Obituaries

George R. Jordan was born September 17, 1943, in Selmer, Tennessee, to John and Alcie (George) Jordan. He departed this life May 18, 2023, at the age of 79. He was preceded in death by a brother, John Jordan, and sister, Carrie Lewis. He is survived by his wife, Irene, of 52 years, of their home at Senath; sons, David (Christie) Jordan of Jonesboro, Ark., Mark (Jamie) Jordan of Paragould, Ark.; three granddaughters, Hannah Jordan of Jonesboro, Halle and Chandler Kate Jordan of Paragould; and sister, Sandra (Dennis) Green of Kennett, Mo.. ...

Marie Hilton, of Malden, passed away Sunday, May 21, 2023 at Winchester Place in Bernie, Mo., at the age of 100 years. Funeral services were under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Malden. Online condolences may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Anne Adele Hardin Metheny was born Saturday, July 21, 1945, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and departed this Monday, May 22, 2023, at NHC National HealthCare in Kennett, at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 1 day.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jack and Bernice Hardin, and her husband, Larry...

Jo Crow, 87, of Metamora, Illinois, passed away at 8:20 p.m. Thursday, May 11, 2023 at Hallmark Healthcare of Pekin, Ill. She was born July 13, 1935, in Blytheville, Ark., to Clarence and Myrtle Johnson Williamson.  She married Ernest Wesley Crow in Lincoln, Neb., June 4, 1960.  He passed away Sunday, May 14, 2023.  She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Walter D. Williamson; and her nephew, Duane Williamson...

Bill Clevenger, 91, of Kennett, Missouri, slipped away from this world March 14, 2023, in Jonesboro, Ark., after a brief illness. He leaves behind his children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, other family members and dear friends that cherished the time and love that Bill gave...

Elizabeth Rose Carver, daughter of the late Fred Singer and Dorothy Singer (who adopted her) was born April 21, 1942, in Joliet, Illinois, and departed this life May 16, 2023 at the age of 81 years. Elizabeth married Dan Carver who preceded her in death. Elizabeth was of Kennett and passed away at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Ark...

Holcomb ~ Kevin “Pork Chop” Lee Nelson, 57, of Holcomb, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 17, 2023 at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, Mo. Kevin, son of Joseph Garlin and Nancy Bullinger Nelson, was born Wednesday, December 29, 1965 in Kennett, Mo...

Margaret Jane Johnson, 79, of Paragould, Arkansas, formerly of Cardwell, Mo., the widow of Tonie Johnson, passed from this life Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at the Manila Nursing Center. Born in Coshocton, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Whitey and Lois Alexander Volk...

Gary L. Statler, 74, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023 at his home near Patterson. He was born January 14, 1949 in Kennett, Mo., the son of Robert Statler and Nellie (Barnes) Statler. Gary had lived near Patterson for many years and was a retired electrician. He was a Vietnam Veteran, serving in the U.S. Army from 1969 to 1971. He was married to Patty Jo Sikes December 22, 1968 in Kennett, and she passed away July 15, 2003...

Retha Groves, daughter of Offie Jane Willard and the late Jessie Laden, was born Tuesday, April 22, 1969, in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life Saturday, May 13, 2023, at her residence in Kennett, at the age of 54 years and 21 days. Survivors include three sons, Jeff Laden and his wife, Kristy, of Kennett, Trask Laden and his wife, Jessica, of Kennett, Roland Tijerina of Jonesboro, Ark.; mother, Offie Jane Willard of Kennett; sisters, Dollie Laden and Gracie Midkiff, both of Kennett; grandchildren, Chase, Levi, Jaelyn, Kenadee, Jeffery and Hunter; other relatives and many friends.. ...

Susan “Susie” Rutledge, 59, of Myrtle, Missouri, formerly of Malden, passed away Friday, May 5, 2023 at Ozark Healthcare in West Plains, Mo. Funeral services, under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Malden, were held Friday, May 12, 2023...

Louise  Jones, 89, of Hornersville, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 9, 2023. Louise served Senath-Hornersville Schools for 46 years.  She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Mervel “Champ” Jones; daughters, Melinda Miller and Nancy Robitsch; granddaughters, Jennifer (Daniel), Kathleen, and Candace (Josiah); great-granddaughter, Hannah; and beloved brothers, sisters, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews and cousins...

Marianell Branum Fink, 89, of Hornersville, Missouri, passed from this life Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at NHC HealthCare in Kennett. Born in Winter Haven, Fla., she was the daughter of the late Ernest and Vinnie Palmer Branum, and was a graduate of Hornersville High School. ...

Stacy Renee Williams, 38, of Cardwell, Missouri, passed from this life Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Ark.  Born in Paragould and a lifelong Cardwell resident, she was the daughter of the late Charles Henry and Linda Ruth McCarty Williams. Stacy was a 2003 graduate of Southland High School and enjoyed coloring, listening to audio books, watching animes and everything that had anything to do with cats.  She was a Christian and had attended Calvary Full Gospel Church in Cardwell. . ...

Shirley Hays, 86, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Monday, May 1, 2023 at Winchester Place in Bernie, Mo. Funeral services under the direction of Landess Funeral Home and Crematory in Malden are set for Thursday. Online condolences may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Hayley Dawn Flood was born on July 23, 1992, in Kennett Missouri, to Martha Constant and Dennis Hollowell. She departed this life on Sunday, February 12, 2023, at Sacred Heart Hospital in Pensacola Fla., surrounded by family. In addition to her parents, Hayley leaves behind four children, Leo, Zane, Abel, and Mattie; four siblings, Marha Riddick, Anthony Flood, John Flood, and Gabrielle Flood; along with many nieces and nephews.  She was a devoted sister and proud aunt...

Kenneth Dale Wagster passed from this life April 21, 2023. He was born May 9, 1950 to Vyron Wagster and Trellis (Campbell) Wagster.  He always looked forward to deer season so he could get the Big One. He was always telling funny stories and keeping everyone laughing and entertained! He will be missed by all his family and dear friends. ...

Barbara Lanier Livonia, our beloved mother, laid down her cross in exchange for her crown on April 22, 2023 after 81 years of life. Barbara is known for her sweet, beautiful smile and kind-hearted spirit. She was gifted in art and shared her special vision of the world through her paintings. Barbara loved people from all walks of life and loved to travel and explore creation...

Out of the foothills of the Ozarks, from the Boston Mountain range, in a little town called Dutch Mills, Ark., came a little girl named Mary Ellen Venable. Her parents were Bill and Anna Venable, and her little sister is Anna Ruth Munnerlyn. She grew up loving the outdoors and helping her daddy with the farm work. ...

Vernon Edward Wilson, 69, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Vernon, son of RV and Mavis Simpson Wilson, was born Wednesday, May 6, 1953 in Hayti, Mo. On November 20, 1978 in Memphis, Tenn., he was united in marriage to Patricia Permenter. She survives...

Sharon Alleen Price Naughton, daughter of the late Paul Wallace Price and Ella Alleen Vessell Price, was born Friday, December 26, 1941, in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life on Wednesday, April 12, 2023, at NHC of Kennett at the age of 81 years, 3 months and 17 days...

Barbara Ann Carner, 78, of Kennett, Missouri, passed away Friday, April, 14, 2023 in Jonesboro, Ark. Barbara was born August 3, 1944, in Kennett, to the late Rufus and Jewell (Seymore) Hutsell. Barbara had worked as a nurse for 32 years at the hospital and nursing homes in Kennett. She loved to fish and crochet.  She loved her many pets...

Alexander ”Alex” Milburn Hopkins, the son of the late Dr. F.G. Hopkins and Lena Beverly Hopkins Willard, formerly of Gideon, Mo., was born April 23, 1943, in Little Rock, Ark. Mr. Hopkins died Monday, April 10, 2023, at his residence, at the age of 79 after a long battle with cancer. ...

Jason Alan Simms, 41, of Mena, Arkansas, passed away unexpectedly on April 6, 2023.  Jason was born in Kennett, Mo. on April 26, 1981 to Jackie and Darlene Simms. While Jason grew up in Holcomb, Mo., he eventually settled in Mena. Throughout his life, Jason developed a love for cooking while working for various restaurants and had a dream of one day owning his own. In 2019, with the opening of Fully Baked Cafe, that dream came true...

Allen Ray Caldwell, of De Soto, Missouri, passed away Monday, April 10, 2023. He was 74 years old and of Christian faith. Allen was born on June 18, 1948, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., to Kenneth Ray Caldwell and Willa Jean Ladd Caldwell of Holcomb, Mo.  He graduated from Campbell High School in 1966. He was a member of the U.S. Army and a Vietnam veteran. He also farmed with his father for many years. ...

Gaylon Darrell Williams, 82, of Senath, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 5, 2023 at his residence in Senath. Gaylon was born January 17, 1941, in Senath, to the late Bert Williams and Myrtle (Warf) Williams. Gaylon married Beverly Brock October 25, 1963 in Memphis, Tenn.  Beverly preceded him in death October 6, 2018...

Donnie Lee McMillian, 83, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away March 20, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born March 3, 1940 to Woody and Nora McMillian in Malden, Mo. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Mary McMillian; two sons, Donnie Lee McMillian, Jr., Timothy McMillian and wife, Catrina; four grandchildren, Amber and Catherine McMillian, and Madison and Alex McMillian all of Springfield; two brothers, Bob and Deborah McMillian of Richardson, Texas, Steve McMillian of Red Oak, Texas; and numerous nieces and nephews.. ...

Mary Lou Kirby, 74, of Kennett, Missouri, passed away March 30, 2023 at National HealthCare in Kennett. Mary Lou, the daughter of the late G.W. Phelps and Juanita (Creed) Holt, was born September 16, 1948 in Paragould, Ark. Mary Lou was a dedicated Registered Nurse and earned the rank of Second Lieutenant in the United States Army Academy of Health Services...

Bryce William Hogan, 36, of Springfield, Missouri, formerly of Campbell, Mo., passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Funeral services under the direction of Landess Funeral Home were held Monday. Online condolences may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Vickie Diane Masters, daughter of the late Harold and Lillian Burton Clark, was born August 18, 1946, in Kennett, Missouri, and passed away March 18, 2023, in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 76 years. She married Mike Masters November 28, 1970 in Senath, Mo...

Charles Thomas “Tommy” Crunk, 75, of Kennett, Missouri, passed away March 22, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Tommy, son of the late J. Thomas “Tom” Crunk and Thelma L. (Trout) Crunk, was born November 12 1947 in Perryton, Texas...

Charley Wayne Brooks, 68, of Malden, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 22, 2023 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Mo. Funeral services, under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell, will take place on Saturday. Online condolences may be made to landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Linda May Tabor, 77, of Kennett, Missouri passed away March 23, 2023 in Kennett. Linda, daughter of the late Stanley Damesworth and Bonnie (Jackson) Damesworth, was born January 23, 1946 in Gleason, Tenn. Linda married Bob Tabor May 22, 1971 in Hayti, Mo...

Mary Sue Hazel, 77, of Kennett, Missouri, passed away March 17, 2023 at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. Mo. Mary, daughter of the late Dewey Bradley and Mary (Petty) Bradley, was born May 28, 1945 in Kennett. Mary married Johnny Joe Hazel February 17, 1963. Johnny preceded her in death November 21, 2005...

Gerald Pleasant, 91, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Monday, March 13, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Mo. Thursday services for Mr. Pleasant are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made at landessfh2@yahoo.com or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Kenneth Ray “Ken” “Peewee” Harris, was born in Malden, Missouri Wednesday, February 11, 1942, to the late Jess Willis Harris and Alberta Matilda Williams Harris.  He departed this life Tuesday, March 7, 2023 at the age of 81 years and 26 days.  Ken was retired from Federal Mogul and was a farmer. After his retirement he made medical deliveries. He was a member of Second General Baptist Church in Malden and was attending Semo Community Church in Malden.  ...

Jerry Glen Mays, 72, of Richmond, Missouri, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Jerry was born September 17, 1950, in Scott County, Mo., the son of Carl Edward and Nova O’Dell (Morris) Mays. He was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Barnett of Malden June 5, 1970; she survives of the home...

Jeannie Paskel, 70, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Sunday, March 5, 2023 at her residence in Campbell. Friday services are under the direction of Landess Funeral Home of Campbell. Online condolences may be made to landessfh2@yahoo.com, or on the website at landessfuneralhome.com...

Darrell D. Wilburn, 73, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2023 at his residence in Campbell. Darrell, son of H. B. and Thelma Wasson Wilburn, was born Friday, July 29, 1949 in Holcomb, Mo. He was a graduate of ASU with a Specialist Degree in Education.  He served as FFA Teacher, Principal and Superintendent for Holcomb School for a total 24 years and Superintendent for Campbell School for four years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Campbell and the Campbell Rotary Club.. ...

Norma Louise Staggs, 72, of Paragould, Arkansas, formerly of Arbyrd, Mo., passed from this life Thursday, March 2, 2023, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Ark.  Born in Kennett, she was the daughter of the late Theo and Edna Lou Richardson Staggs, and was a 1968 graduate of Arbyrd High School. Norma helped her father with the family business, Staggs Auto Sales, in Arbyrd for many years. Norma enjoyed a life of leisure watching movies, television programs and listening to her vast collection of various music albums. ...

Tonya Gale Fry, 51, of Campbell, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at her daughter’s residence in Clarkton, Mo. Landess Funeral Home of Malden is in charge of the services on Sunday, March 5th. Online condolences may be made online at landessfh2@yahoo.com, or on the website at www.landessfuneralhome.com...

Marye Lou Cole, 83, of Kennett, Missouri, passed away Thursdays, March 2, 2023 at her residence in Kennett. Marye Lou, daughter of the late Stanley Williams and Ruth (McDaniel) Williams, was born August 22, 1939 in Arbyrd, Mo. On August 1, 1959, in Walnut Ridge, Ark., she was united in marriage to James “Jingo” Cole...