Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kennett, Missouri

Shelly Elaine Spencer

Shelly Elaine Spencer

Jun 11, 2025

Shelly Elaine Spencer, youngest daughter of the late Newuil Daniel Winters and Alberta Marie Winters (Arthurs)was born on Monday, August 26th, 1963, in Ohio and departed this life on Wednesday, June 11th, 2025, at her residence in Qulin. MO at the age of 61 years. 9 months, and 16 days. On July 12th, 1988, she was united in Marriage to...

Anita Gardner

Anita Gardner

Jun 9, 2025

Anita (Nita) Gardner, age 72, entered into the eternal presence of the Lord on Tuesday, June 9, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR Anita was born on October 25, 1952, in Little Rock, AR to Arthur and Willie Mae Finch. She accepted Christ at an early age at St. Paul Missionary Baptist church under the pastoral leadership of...

Micky Lee Ward, Jr.

Micky Lee Ward, Jr.

Jun 9, 2025

Micky Lee Ward, Jr. was born July 8, 1984, to Micky Ward and Daphne (Busby) Ward, in Paragould, Arkansas. He departed this life on June 9, 2025, at the age of 40 years, in Warrensburg, Missouri. Survivors include: His Parents: Micky & Peggy Ward and Daphne & Larry Pirtle His children: Zeblyn Crum and Layla Houseman and 2 granddaughters: Novalee...

Michael Lynn Hobbs

Michael Lynn Hobbs

Jun 9, 2025

Michael Lynn Hobbs, son of the late J. B. Hobbs and Anna Myers Hobbs was born on Sunday, February 3, 1963, in Kennett, MO and departed this life on Monday, June 9, 2025, at his residence in Piggott, AR at the age of 62 years 4 months 6 days. Michael was an employee of St. Bernards Behavioral Health in Jonesboro....

Brenda Miller Joiner

Brenda Miller Joiner

Jun 7, 2025

Brenda Miller Joiner, daughter of the late Elvis and Gertrude Miller, was born on Tuesday, September 5, 1944, and departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at the age of 80 years 9 months 2 days. She leaves behind her beloved husband, Billy Ray, two daughters Dena Ammons (Rob), Tena Reynolds, a grandson Travis Ammons, a granddaughter Annie Reynolds,...

Betty Jean Nixon

Betty Jean Nixon

Jun 7, 2025

Betty Jean Nixon, daughter of the late Alvin Eugene Roberts and Betty Jo Shrum Roberts, was born on Saturday, July 1, 1961, in Flint, Michigan and departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025, at her residence in Campbell, MO at the age of 63 years 11 months 6 days. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend,...

David Paul Sears

David Paul Sears

May 23, 2025

David Paul Sears, son of the late Cecil Sears and Patricia Garrett Sears, was born on Monday, November 7, 1955, in St. Louis and departed this life on Friday, May 23, 2025, at the Campbell Healthcare & Senior Living Center in Campbell. He was a sandblasting operator for many years. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather, who loved...

Carey Dale Weaver

Carey Dale Weaver

May 22, 2025

Carey Dale Weaver, son of Jack Weaver and the late Judy Henson Weaver, was born on Wednesday, March 31, 1971, in Paragould, AR and departed this life on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at his residence in Holcomb at the age of 54 years 1 month 22 days. Carey was many things to many people, a transmission technician, a tinkerer and...

Dré Anthony Beaman

Dré Anthony Beaman

May 15, 2025

Dré Anthony Beaman of Dyersburg, Tennessee was born on July 1, 1998, and departed this life on May 15, 2025, at the age of 26 years old. He is survived by his mother, Brandy James and his stepfather, Brian James; five sisters, Alyssa Hebert, Rachel Neal, Madelynn James, Hazelynn James and Ivy James; four brothers, Caleb Hebert, Brandon James, Zane...

Elizabeth Ann Hess

Elizabeth Ann Hess

May 13, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Hess, daughter of Marvin and Geneva (Polly) Barnett, was born on Sunday, February 24, 1980, in Hayti, MO and departed this life on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Southgate Living Center in Caruthersville at the age of 45 years 2 months 19 days. Elizabeth Ann Hess was a loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and friend. Her survivors include her...

Offie Jane Willard

Offie Jane Willard

May 10, 2025

Offie Jane Willard, daughter of the late Charlie and Dollie Williams, was born on Sunday, July 31, 1949, in Biggers, Arkansas and departed this life on Saturday May 10, 2025, at NHC, Kennett, Missouri at the age of 75 years, 9 months, and 10 days. Offie is survived by two daughters; Dollie Laden (Blaze), Gracie Midkiff (Kelby), nine grandchildren; Trevor...

Ladonna Faye "Fireball" Jackson

Ladonna Faye "Fireball" Jackson

May 9, 2025

LaDonna Faye "Fireball" Jackson, daughter of the late Lawrence Ray Fields and Virginia Lee Riley Fields, was born on Saturday, April 21, 1951, in Wardell, MO and departed this life on Friday, May 9, 2025, at her residence in Hayti, MO at the age of 74 years and 18 days. On January 8, 1972, she was united in marriage to...

Rickey Lee Adams Sr.

Rickey Lee Adams Sr.

May 2, 2025

With profound sadness, we announce the passing of Rickey "Rick" Adams Sr., a beloved father, grandfather, brother, and friend from Kennett, Missouri. Rick departed this life on Friday, May 2, 2025, at Puxico Nursing and Rehab in Puxico, MO, at the age of 56. His final moments were spent peacefully, surrounded by his family, listening to "Free Bird." Rick entered...

Cora Lee Pulliam

Cora Lee Pulliam

Apr 29, 2025

Cora Lee Pulliam, aged 77, of Kennett, MO passed away on Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN surrounded by her loved ones. She was a loving and devoted mother, a cherished grandmother, and a dear friend to many. Cora was born in Clarksdale, MS on Thursday, October 30, 1947, to Jimmy & Eula Mae...

Herman Lee Brown, Jr.

Herman Lee Brown, Jr.

Apr 28, 2025

Herman Lee Brown, Jr., son of the late Herman Lee Brown, Sr., and Charlie Mae Jones Brown, was born on Monday, December 7, 1953, in Senath, Missouri and departed this life on Monday, April 28, 2025, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 71 years 4 months 21 days. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 10,...

Carol Carpenter

Carol Carpenter

Apr 25, 2025

Carol Carpenter, daughter of the late Leonard Stockton and Opal Nadine Moore Stockton, was born on Wednesday, March 3, 1948, in Dunklin County, Missouri and departed this life on Friday, April 25, 2025, at NHC of Kennett at the age of 77 years 1 month 22 days. Carol was a homemaker, who loved spending time with her family especially with...

Debra Covington

Debra Covington

Apr 25, 2025

Debra Ann Covington, daughter of the late Clifton Anthony and Beatrice Hendrix Anthony, was born on Thursday, February 9, 1967, in Forrest City, AR and departed this life on Saturday, April 26, 2025, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff at the age of 58 years 2 months 17 days. Debra was united in marriage to Cell...

Jack Wilson Mccain

Jack Wilson Mccain

Apr 19, 2025

Jack Wilson McCain, son of the Woodrow McCain and Lola Chamberland McCain, was born on Friday, September 1936, in Kennett, MO and departed this life on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at his residence at the age of 89 years 15 days. Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. at the Samuel T. Adams...

Tarry Lynn Barton

Tarry Lynn Barton

Apr 19, 2025

Tarry Lynn Barton, daughter of Kenneth Patton and the late Linda Avants Patton, was born on Friday, September 21, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, April 19, 2025, at her residence at the age of 62 years 6 months 29 days. Tarry was a homemaker. She was a loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother, sister and...

Margot Anne Astrachan

Margot Anne Astrachan

Apr 18, 2025

View Funeral Webcast Margot Anne Astrachan passed away peacefully on Friday, April 18, 2025, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, MO. She was born January 4, 1937, in Memphis, TN, to Dorothy (Kadushin) and Jack Klein. She was the beloved wife of Jack Astrachan for fifty-six years, and mother of Michael Astrachan. She had one brother, Dr. Marvin Klein, of...