Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kennett, Missouri

Janet Mcadams

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

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...

Robert Warren Stevens

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

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....

Gary Wayne Miller

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...

Scott Branum

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

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....

David Anthony Smith

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...

Joe Barton

Joe Barton

Jul 21, 2025

Joe Barton, son of the late Robert Barton and Patsy Jo Myers Barton, was born on Wednesday, December 6, 1967, in Kennett and departed this life on Monday, July 21, 2025, at National Healthcare in Kennett at the age of 57 years 7 months 15 day. Joe was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. Survivors include his longtime companion,...

Robert Humbert

Robert Humbert

Jul 19, 2025

Robert Humbert, a resident of Kennett, was born on Tuesday, November 15, 1955, and departed this life on Saturday, July 19, 2025, at NHC of Kennett at the age of 69 years 8 months 4 days. Arrangements are pending. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

David "Havoc" Sample

David "Havoc" Sample

Jul 15, 2025

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of, David “Havoc” Sample, who peacefully departed on July 15, 2025, at the age of 52 years in Kennett, Missouri. Havoc, son of Kenneth Sample and Debra McElwrath Sample, was born on Wednesday, November 22, 1972. He was an extremely loving and proud father to two daughters, Keona Madison Sample...

Keith Dwayne Cole

Keith Dwayne Cole

Jul 11, 2025

Keith Dwayne Cole, son of the late William Cole and Lois Sweat Cole, was born on Friday, February 25, 1966, in Obion County, Tennessee and departed this life on Friday, July 11, 2025, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 59 years 4 months 16 days. Keith was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He was...

Betty Gatlin

Betty Gatlin

Jul 1, 2025

Betty Gatlin, a resident of Kennett, daughter of Daniel Williams and Frances Lovelady was born on Tuesday, January 28, 1958, and departed this life on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, her residence at the age of 67 years 5 months 4 days. Family will hold a memorial service at a later date. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge...

Shane Ellis

Shane Ellis

Jun 28, 2025

Shane Ellis, son of the late Daniel Ellis and Anna Hopkins Ellis, was born on Friday, January 3, 1969, in Winter Haven, Florida and departed this life on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 56 years 5 months 25 days. Shane's survivors include a daughter, Cheyanna Johnson & Lexi of Poplar Bluff, MO;...

Adam Neal Camp

Adam Neal Camp

Jun 27, 2025

Adam Neal Camp, a resident of Caruthersville, was born to Norman and Mary Camp, on Friday, March 5, 1965, in St. Louis, MO, and departed this life on Friday, June 27, 2025, at the Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti at the age of 60 years 3 months 22 days. Adam is survived by son; Corey Camp, daughter; Amber (Heath) Horvath,...

Timothy Wayne Ozbun

Timothy Wayne Ozbun

Jun 22, 2025

Timothy Wayne Ozbun, son of Eugene Ozbun, Sr. and Margaret Luttrull Ozbun, was born on Monday, February 20, 1978, in Kennett, MO and departed this life on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the Arkansas Methodist Hospital in Paragould at the age of 47 years 4 months 2 days. Tim was known by many for his love of anything John Deere...

Billy Joiner

Billy Joiner

Jun 19, 2025

Billy Joiner, son of the late Oran Glenn Joiner, Sr. and Chlodine Joiner, was born on Friday, November 5, 1943, and departed this life on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the age 81 years 7 months 14 days. Bill was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Brenda, with whom he shared 62 wonderful years together. He leaves behind two...

Tisha Ann Hyde

Tisha Ann Hyde

Jun 14, 2025

Tisha Ann (Brown) Hyde, 45, of Kennett, Mo passed away on Saturday, June 14th at NHC Healthcare in Kennett, Mo. Tisha was born on July 7th, 1979 in Kennett, MO, the daughter of Steve and Lisa Brown. She graduated from Kennett High School in May of 1998. She dedicated her life to health and childcare, taking on the role of...

Lamar Anthony White

Lamar Anthony White

Jun 12, 2025

Lamar White (Lil’Heart) of Blytheville AR passed away on June 12th, 2025. He was born on July 24th, 1964, to father Charles and mother Clara White. He graduated from Blytheville High School. Upon graduating he enrolled in the US Army where he was enlisted for a few years. His career then expanded for many years as a steel worker. Lamar...

Robert Powell

Robert Powell

Jun 11, 2025

View Funeral Webcast Robert Edward Powell, son of the late David and Elsie Reynolds Powell was born on Tuesday, February 19, 1946, in Wilson, Arkansas and departed this life on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 79 years 3 months 23 days. Robert was a retired employee of Kennett Board of Public Works...