Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kennett, Missouri
Phyllis Pelts
Jan 7, 2026
Phyllis J. Pelts, of Overland Park, Kansas, formerly of Kennett, Missouri, was born on Tuesday, March 18, 1942, and departed this life on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Overland Park Regional Medical Center at the age of 82 years 9 months 20 days.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 11, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. at the First Baptist...
Johny Wayne Black
Jan 6, 2026
Johny Wayne Black, son of Rickie C. Black and the late Carolyn F. Cotner Black, was born on Sunday, January 4, 1976, in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 50 years 2 days.
He was employed with the Greenbrier Rail Services in Kennett.
On November 7, 2020,...
Braeden Williams
Dec 31, 2025
Braeden Williams, lovingly known as “Bubbs,” and “Bwill” was born on April 29, 1999, in Fayetteville, Arkansas. He passed away on December 31, 2025, at his home in Kennett, Missouri.
Braeden was deeply loved and will be forever cherished by his parents, Tiffanie and Ricky Jamison, and Kevin and Mindy Williams. He leaves behind his two favorite girls Eliza &...
Catherine Vance-Smith
Dec 31, 2025
Catherine Vance-Smith, daughter of Lawrence Austin and Katie Vance, was born on Saturday, May 29, 1971, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, in Kennett at the age of 54 years 7 months 2 days.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 10, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett. Visitation...
Deborah Jones
Dec 27, 2025
Deborah Jones, a resident of Kennett, was born on Wednesday, January 25, 1956, and departed this life on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the NHC Healthcare in Kennett at the age of 69 years 11 months 2 days.
Arrangements are pending.
Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.
James Charles Allen
Dec 23, 2025
James Charles Allen, son of Patsy Mosley James and the late Charles Allen, was born on Thursday, September 27, 1962, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Tuesday, December 23, 2025, at St. Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock, Arkansas at the age of 63 years 2 months 26 days.
Jim was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. He...
Fred Patterson
Dec 22, 2025
Fred Junior Patterson, son of the late Sam Wells and Ruthie Stone, was born on Tuesday, February 10, 1959, in Pemiscot County, Missouri and departed this life on Monday, December 22, 2025, at his residence in Kennett, Missouri at the age of 66 years 10 months 12 days.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m....
Brenda Stockton
Dec 17, 2025
Brenda Stockton, a resident of Kennett, was born on Sunday, August 29, 1965, and departed this life on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at her residence at the age of 60 years 3 months 19 days.
Memorial services will be held at a later date.
Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.
Barbara Castell-Godair
Dec 17, 2025
Barbara Casteel-Godair, daughter of the late Clarence Casteel and Billie Jo Kelley Casteel, was born on Wednesday, June 9, 1954, in Tipton, Tennessee and departed this life on Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Regional One Health Center in Memphis at the age of 71 years 6 months 8 days.
Barbara was devoted to her family as a loving mother, grandmother, sister...
Tammy Lynn Harden
Dec 13, 2025
Tammy Lynn Harden, daughter of Terry Wilkerson and the late Ledoris Davis Wilkerson, was born on Thursday, April 2, 1964, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, December 13, 2025, at St. Louis University Hospital at the age of 61 years 6 months 11 days.
Tammy was devoted to her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister...
Linda Kay Pazanowski
Dec 12, 2025
Linda Kay Pazanowski, daughter of the late Oris Birmingham and Eva Clark Birmingham, was born on Monday, August 20, 1956, in Flint, Michigan and departed this life on Friday, December 12, 2025, at NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro, at the age of 69 years 3 months 23 days.
Linda enjoyed being with her family especially spending time with her grandchildren...
Barbara Ann Wilkins
Dec 10, 2025
Barbara Ann Wilkins, daughter of the late Clifford Keating and Milva Christain Keating, was born on Monday, July 21, 1952, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Wednesday, December 10, 2025, at her residence in Hornersville, Missouri at the age of 73 years 4 months 20 days.
Barbara was devoted to her family as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister...
Rodney Lawless
Dec 9, 2025
Rodney Glen Lawless, son of the late Homer Lawless, Jr. and Bonnie Sue Smith Lawless, was born on Wednesday, August 1, 1962, in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 63 years 4 months 8 days.
He was the Owner and Operator of Rodney Lawless...
Mark Joseph Pelts
Dec 2, 2025
Mark Joseph Pelts, 70, of Kennett, Missouri and Orange Beach, Alabama died on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his home in Kennett. He was born June 27, 1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the first of three children to Joe Don and Patsy Ann Pelts. He and Carol Prance were married September 22, 1979.
Mark grew up in Caruth and Kennett, surrounded by...
Melva Jean Foster
Nov 28, 2025
Melva Jean Foster, daughter of the late Melvin Lee Copeland and Nancy Almarea Holifield Copeland, was born on Wednesday, August 19, 1936, in Rector, Arkansas and departed this life on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott at the age of 89 years 3 months 9 days.
Jean was a retired employee of Emerson Electric in Kennett. She...
Johnny Brooks
Nov 25, 2025
Johnny Lane Brooks, a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at the Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett, Missouri. Born on September 30, 1950, in Senath, Missouri, Johnny made a lasting impact through his career and personal life, leaving behind a legacy of love and service.
Johnny worked for over 25 years as an electrical...
Jerel Anthony
Nov 21, 2025
Jerel Vanta Anthony son of Mary Ann Anthony & Jerry Williams was born May 19, 1984, in Hayti MO. He departed his life on November 21, 2025, at Heritage Care Center in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 41 years, 6 months, 3 days.
Jerel enjoyed spending time with his family, rapping and making up lyrics to every song he...
Randy Greene
Nov 16, 2025
Randy Greene, a resident of Parma, was born on Sunday, January 9, 1966, to the late Ray LeeVaugh Greene and Joyce Myricks Greene and departed this life on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his residence at the age of 59 years 10 months 7 days.
Arrangements are pending.
Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond Sawyer
Nov 10, 2025
Raymond L. Sawyer, son of the late Virgil and Narcissus Sawyer, was born Tuesday, November 21, 1950, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and departed this life on Monday, November 10, 2025, at NHC Healthcare, Kennett, Missouri at the age of 74 years, 11 months, 21 days.
Survivors include his wife of the home, Rebecca Sawyer, two daughters; Rachel Sawyer, Rae Lynn Sawyer,...
Jan Kidwell
Nov 10, 2025
Jan Kidwell, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence in Kennett, Missouri, on November 10, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on May 12, 1961, in Chadbourn, North Carolina, Jan's life was marked by her unwavering devotion to her family and her friends.
Jan enjoyed making crafts, especially crocheting special items for her family...
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