Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kennett, Missouri

Amanda Jones Davis

Amanda Jones Davis

Feb 20, 2024

Amanda Jones Davis, daughter of the late Clifford Hale Jones and Pamela June Folkes Jones, was born on Tuesday, June 21, 1966, in East St. Louis, IL and departed this life on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at the Monticello House in Jackson, MO at the age of 57 years 7 months 30 days. Amanda was the office manager for Empire...

Raymond Purtee

Raymond Purtee

Feb 12, 2024

Raymond Purtee, a resident of Kennett, was born on Wednesday, October 19, 1960, in Los Angeles, CA and departed this life on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Campbell Healthcare & Senior Living at the age of 63 years 3 months 24 days. Raymond had many occupations but mostly worked in construction and roofing. He was considered a jack of all...

Chester "Sambo" Smith

Chester "Sambo" Smith

Feb 6, 2024

Chester Ray "Sambo" Smith, son of the late Chester Andrew Smith and Alice Sanders Smith, was born on Wednesday, February 20, 1957, in Hayti and departed this life on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at Pemiscot Memorial Health Systems in Hayti at the age of 66 years 11 months 17 days. On November 29, 1990, in Wardell, MO he was united...

Johnnie Fry Metcalf

Johnnie Fry Metcalf

Feb 2, 2024

Johnnie Lynn "Fry" Metcalf, son of the late Thomas Metcalf and Etta Faye Hackworth Metcalf, was born on Sunday, December 26, 1965, in Kennett and departed this life on Friday, February 2, 2024, at his residence in Hornersville. Survivors include his son, Michael McDonald; long-time friend, Theresa Taylor of Hornersville; caregiver, Sage Phillips of Hornersville, other relatives and many friends....

Damien Shawn Tinsley

Damien Shawn Tinsley

Jan 31, 2024

Damien Shawn Tinsley, son of the late Dennis Tinsley and Abigail Braman, was born on Wednesday, February 15, 1978, and departed this life on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau at the age of 45 years 11 months 16 days. Survivors include his daughter, Tehya Williams & her husband, Dameon of Kennett; sister, Carrie Green...

Bertha Lee Taylor

Bertha Lee Taylor

Jan 29, 2024

Bertha Lee Taylor, a resident of Rector, AR, was born on Monday, October 15, 1928, in Como, Mississippi and departed this life on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Rector Nursing & Rehab at the age of 95 years 3 months and 14 days. Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2024, beginning at 1:00 p.m. at Powell Funeral Chapel...

Damon Harold Richardson

Damon Harold Richardson

Jan 29, 2024

Damon Harold Richardson, son of Judy Cook Richardson and the late Glen Estel Richardson, was born on Thursday, March 9, 1961, in Misawa, Japan and departed this life on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau at the age of 62 years 10 months 20 days. Damon was a farmer and member of the First Baptist...

Billy Conn Hamlett

Billy Conn Hamlett

Jan 28, 2024

Mr. Billy Conn Hamlett, a life well-lived and deeply cherished, departed this world on January 28, 2024, at the age of 81. Born on July 3, 1942, in Hornersville, MO, to Troy and Aline Hamlett, his legacy is carried forward by his devoted wife of 58 years, Barbara Faye Hamlett, and his loving sons, Byron and Roger (Erica). He is...

Jason Lee Finley

Jason Lee Finley

Jan 26, 2024

Jason Lee Finley was born September 30th,1976 to the late Walter Finley and Alberta Finley in Kennett MO. He departed this life January 26th, 2024, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. He is preceded in death by 1 brother, Jonas Finely, 5 uncles, Curtis Lee Brown, Willie Brown, David Finely, Virgil Finley and Henry Finley. 3 aunts Brenda...

Mattie Adaway

Mattie Adaway

Jan 25, 2024

Mattie Adaway, a resident of Senath, was born on Tuesday, November 19, 1957, and departed this life on Thursday, January 25, 2024, at Senath South Health Care Center at the age of 66 years 2 months 6 days. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett. Powell Funeral &...

Trisha Latoria Marie Mcintyre

Trisha Latoria Marie Mcintyre

Jan 23, 2024

Trisha LaToria Marie McIntyre was born April 1, 1981 to Richard Lee Jones and Patricia Ann McIntyre in Hayti, Missouri. Trisha was known to others by Bosshogg, Tisha, or Phen Phen. She had a very special relationship with the Lord. She gave her life to Christ at a early age. Trisha belonged to St. James Word of Faith in Hayti,...

Kimberley Renee Brooks Higgins

Kimberley Renee Brooks Higgins

Jan 22, 2024

Kimberley Renee Brooks Higgins, daughter of the late Lee and Jane Brooks, was born on Monday, February 25, 1963, in Kennett and departed this life on Monday, January 22, 2024, at her home in Kennett. Survivors include daughter, Leah Jo (Aaron) Waynick of Kennett; son, Jed Johnson of Jackson; granddaughters, Ella Kate Waynick, Emry Lynn Waynick, Jalynn Johnson; sisters, Becky...

Kimberly Diane Clayton

Kimberly Diane Clayton

Jan 21, 2024

Kimberly Diane Clayton, daughter of Doris Lloyd Kellum and the late Paul Edward Kellum, was born on Saturday, December 19, 1970, in Dexter and departed this life on Sunday, January 21, 2024, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston at the age of 53 years 1 month and 2 days. Survivors include her mother, Doris Lloyd Kellum of Portageville; son,...

Joe Wayne Riggs

Joe Wayne Riggs

Jan 20, 2024

Joe Wayne Riggs, son of the late Taft Riggs and Violet Capell Riggs, was born on Sunday, October 26, 1941, in Bragg City and departed this life on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at NHC HealthCare in Kennett at the age of 82 years 2 months 25 days. Joe, a graduate of Deering High School, had owned and operated Joe Riggs...

Viola Mae Bryant

Viola Mae Bryant

Jan 20, 2024

View Funeral Webcast Viola Mae Bryant, a former resident of Kennett, was born on Sunday, December 26, 1965, in Kennett to Sharon Bryant Toy and the late Nathaniel Austin. She departed this life on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 58 years and 25 days. Funeral Services will be held...

Coranell Cumpton Brock

Coranell Cumpton Brock

Jan 18, 2024

CoraNell Cumpton Brock, 81, of Kennett, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Benards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR on January 18, 2024. She was born on July 25, 1942, in Kennett, MO to Clettus and Annie Pruett Cumpton. She had recently expressed her readiness for the Lord to call her home. Those prayers were answered just in...

Dan Carlisle

Dan Carlisle

Jan 13, 2024

Dan Carlisle gained his angel wings on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett. He was born on Tuesday, July 22, 1941, to William Carlisle and Mary Vandergriff Carlisle in Mayfield, KY. On December 22, 1963, he was united in marriage to Judy Potts in Mayfield, KY. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Carlisle...

Laverne Hudson

Laverne Hudson

Jan 9, 2024

Laverne Hudson, daughter of the late King Mitchell and Eddie Mae Mitchell, was born on Friday, February 13, 1959, and departed this life on Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro AR at the age of 64 years 10 months 28 days. Survivors include sons; George (Sonia) Mitchell, Brian (Jessica) Mitchell, Augustus Mitchell, Johnathon (Erin) Mitchell, daughters;...

Linda Sue (Bowling) Strother

Linda Sue (Bowling) Strother

Jan 4, 2024

Linda Sue (Bowling) Strother was born on Monday, March 13, 1944, in Bragg City, Missouri to the late Oscar and Marie (Jones) Bowling and she departed this life on Thursday, January 4, 2024, at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett at the age of 79 years 9 months 22 day. She was married to her surviving husband, Jimmie Strother on September...

Richard L. Simmons

Richard L. Simmons

Jan 1, 2024

Richard L. Simmons, son of the late Joseph Daniel Simmons and Eddie Pauline Connell Simmons, was born on Monday, March 26, 1945, and departed this life on Friday, January 5, 2024, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould at the age of 78 years 9 months 10 days. Arrangements are pending. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge...