Michael Ray Peterson, Sr., son of the late Lew Fryer and Evelyn Smith Fryer, was born on Saturday, September 3, 1966 in Logan, Utah and departed this life on Friday, October 8, 2021 at the South Mississippi County Regional Medical Center in Osceola, AR at the age of 55 years, 1 month and 5 days. Survivors include long-time companion, Laura Halford of Kennett; daughter, Tabitha Godfrey & husband, Mark of Columbus, Nebraska; step-son, Michael Halford & wife, Grace of Kennett; step-daughters, Hayley Halford & husband, Nikota and Leah MacArthur, all of Kennett; brothers, Ronnie, Chris, David, & Jimmy Fryer, all of California; sisters, Donna Russell and Patty Elder, both of Spokane, Washington; other relatives and many friends. Visitation will be held on Monday, October 11, 2021 from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.