Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kennett, Missouri
Jessie Hickman
Oct 8, 2025
Jessie Floyd Hickman, a beloved husband, father, and friend, was born on Monday, May 22, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 58 years 4 months 17 days.
A skilled automobile mechanic and auto body repairman, Jessie was truly a jack of all trades. His talents...
Polly Foreman
Oct 8, 2025
Polly Foreman, a resident of Caruthersville, was born on Wednesday, July 7, 1965, in Hayti, Missouri and departed this life on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at Southgate Living Center in Caruthersville, Missouri.
Arrangements are pending.
Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.
Edwin Jayce Crose
Sep 27, 2025
Edwin Jayce (EJ) Crose, infant son of Crystal Rose Crose, was born on Monday, September 15, 2025, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Arbyrd, Missouri at the age of 12 days old.
EJ is survived by his mother, Crystal Rose Crose of Arbyrd, Missouri; his big sister, Luna Rose Crose; his grandfather, William...
David Glen Patton
Sep 22, 2025
David Glen Patton, son of the late Glen Patton and Gloria Hogue Fuller, was born on Saturday, August 1, 1962, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Monday, September 22, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro at the age of 63 years and 21 days.
David will be remembered for his dedication to his community...
Wanda Gail Talley
Sep 18, 2025
Wanda Gail Talley, daughter of the late James Ausie Young and Hope Emily King Young, was born on Thursday, February 12, 1942, in Blytheville, Arkansas and departed this life on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at her residence at the age of 83 years 7 months 6 days.
Wanda was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend. She was an active member...
Noma Fisher
Sep 15, 2025
Noma Fisher, daughter of the late Jim Tom Fisher and Katie Elizabeth Harris Fisher, was born on Monday, August 19, 1935, and departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2025, at her daughter's residence in Springfield, MO at the age of 90 years 1 month.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, September 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Cedar...
Timmy Plunk
Sep 15, 2025
Timmy Gene Plunk, son of the late Otis A. Plunk, Sr. and Mary Lucille York Plunk, was born on Tuesday, March 11, 1958, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Monday, September 15, 2025, at NHC of Kennett at the age of 67 years 3 months 4 days.
Survivors include a brother, Dr. Otis Plunk, Jr. and wife, Kim of...
Janet "Janie" Linn Goodwin
Sep 11, 2025
Janet "Janie" Linn Goodwin, daughter of the late Jim and Anna Bruce, was born on Wednesday, September 9, 1959, in Memphis, Tennessee and departed this life on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 66 years, 2 days.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, who enjoyed spending time...
Jermaine Lee Finley
Sep 10, 2025
Jermaine Lee Finley, son of Betty Finley and the late Halbert Sutton, was born on Monday, August 8, 1983, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro at the age of 42 years 1 month 2 days.
Survivors include his mother, Betty Finley; his daughter, Ryleigh Finley; his son, Jacob...
Hearesteen McGraw
Sep 10, 2025
Hearsteen Campbell McGraw was born to Jim and Syless Campbell on February 29th, 1935, in Friars Point, Mississippi. She peacefully transitioned on September 10th, 2025, at her home in Kennett, Missouri, at the age of 90. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Willie McGraw, Sr, eight brothers, four sisters, and her grandson.
Growing up in Mississippi, she...
Ricky Dwight Ford
Sep 4, 2025
Ricky Dwight Ford, son of the late Sidney Ford and Agnes Bell Ford, was born on Sunday, August 15, 1954, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Friday, September 5, 2025, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 71 years 20 days.
Survivors include a sister, Alice Ford of Kennett, Missouri and nieces, nephews, other relatives and many...
Sheila Ann Cooper
Aug 27, 2025
Sheila Ann Cooper, daughter of the late Charles W. Cooper and Dorthy A. Caples, was born on Tuesday, August 26, 1958, in Chicago, Illinois and departed this life on Wednesday, August 27, 2025, at Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Missouri at the age of 67 years, 1 days.
Sheila, with a personality larger than life, was loved by many. Besides spending...
Janet Mcadams
Aug 16, 2025
Janet McAdams, a resident of Caruthersville, was born on Sunday, February 3, 1963, and departed this life on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 62 years 6 months 13 days. Arrangements are pending. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.
Maudrice Orlando Daniels
Aug 13, 2025
Maudrice Orlando Daniels, son of Dorothy Drake and Lee James Daniels, was born on Wednesday, December 6, 1989, in Kennett and departed this life on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at his residence at the age of 35 years 8 months 7 days.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Chapel in...
Robert Warren Stevens
Aug 13, 2025
On August 13, 2025, Robert "Bob" Stevens passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Born on May 31, 1941, in Flint, Michigan, to Everett and Sophia Stevens, Bob lived a life defined by kindness, generosity, and devotion to his family. On August 16, 1980, Bob married the love of his life, Betty (Rasberry) Stevens. Together, they built a home filled...
Melinda Sue Wellington
Aug 11, 2025
Melinda Sue Wellington, daughter of Teddy Wayne Nelson, Sr. and Shirley Evelyn Brown, was born on Thursday, September 11, 1969, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, August 10, 2025, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 55 years 10 months 30 days.
Melinda was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. On...
Gary Wayne Miller
Aug 6, 2025
Gary Wayne Miller was the son of the late Elvis Miller and Delola Gertrude Boyt Miller. He was born on Thursday, May 27, 1937. He departed this life on Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at his residence in Piggott, Arkansas. He was 88 years, 2 months and 10 days.
Survivors include: His beloved wife of 68 years, Sue Ann Miller of Piggott,...
Scott Branum
Aug 4, 2025
With deep love and profound sadness, we announce the passing of Nathan Scott Branum, a devoted husband, proud father and grandfather, cherished brother, loyal friend, and true Kennett native. Scott passed away peacefully at his home in Kennett, Missouri after a courageous battle with pancreatic cancer, on the morning of August 4, 2025, surrounded by those who loved him most....
Lester Ray Selvidge
Aug 4, 2025
Lester Ray Selvidge, son of Callie Ann Carson and Lester Smith, was born on Tuesday, May 7, 1957, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Monday, August 4, 2025, at NHC of Kennett at the age of 68 years 2 months 28 days.
Les was a brick mason his entire life, finishing hundreds of beautiful homes across 25 states. He...
David Anthony Smith
Jul 31, 2025
David Anthony Smith, son of Peggy Lou Cantwell Smith and Personal Eugene Smith, was born on Monday, August 16, 1982, in Memphis, TN and departed this life on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 42 years 11 months 15 days.
David loved his wife and family. He enjoyed Freddy Krueger, older country music and...
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