Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kennett, Missouri
Ronald Harrison Crittendon
Jan 22, 2026
Ronald Harrison "Ronnie" Crittendon, son of the late Elza Crittendon and Pauline Bradshaw Crittendon, was born on August 7, 1944, in Campbell, Missouri and departed this life on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 81 years 5 months 15 days.
Ronnie had worked at Trinity in Caruthersville in the maintenance department.
Survivors include his wife,...
Jimmie Dean Phillips
Jan 21, 2026
Jimmie Dean Phillips, son of the late Jesse Phillips and Elsie Childers Phillips, was born on Friday, October 17, 1947, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Wednesday, January 21, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 78 years 3 months 4 days.
Jimmie was a retired employee of Noranda Aluminum having worked there as...
Lisa Biggs Clark
Jan 20, 2026
Lisa Biggs Clark, born on September 19, 1963, in Kennett, Missouri, daughter of the late Bill Biggs and Linda Grogan Biggs, passed away on January 20, 2026, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was a beloved member of her community and a cherished friend to everyone who had the privilege of knowing her.
Lisa's remarkable career...
Jerris Woodard
Jan 16, 2026
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Jerris Woodard, a beloved member of the Kennett community and a dedicated Playground Attendant at Masterson Elementary School, passed away peacefully on January 16, 2026, at NHC Healthcare of Kennett. Born on November 9, 1931, in Kennett, Missouri, Jerris was the daughter of the late Joe Wilson and Nell Curtis Wilson. She touched the lives of many through...
Sam Williams
Jan 10, 2026
Charles Sampson Williams, Jr., son of the late Charles Sampson Williams, Sr. and Marion Brooks Williams, was born on Thursday, September 19, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, January 10, 2026, at St. Francis Park Assisted Living in Kennett at the age of 79 years 3 months 22 days.
Sam Williams was a 1964 graduate of...
Annette Parr
Jan 9, 2026
Tresa Annette Parr, a woman of immense heart and vibrant spirit, departed this world on Friday, January 9, 2026. Born on Wednesday, June 29, 1960, to Bonnie Parr Isaac and the late Zack Parr, Sr., Annette was a pillar of strength, love, and joy for her family and all who knew her.
Annette was best known for her selflessness and wonderfully...
Phyllis Pelts
Jan 7, 2026
Phyllis was born on March 18, 1942, in Kennett, MO, to Goldie Jones. She was preceded in death by her mother, her brother, Murel Jones, and her husband of 40 years, Ronald "Ron" Pelts.
Phyllis attended school in Kennett, MO. She was active in several activities such as band, cheerleading, and basketball. After graduating from Kennett High School in 1960, she...
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...
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