Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kennett, Missouri

Ernest Roy Pflueger

Ernest Roy Pflueger

Dec 30, 2024

Ernest Roy Pflueger, son of the late John Franklin Pflueger and Dorothy Ollie Duckworth Pflueger, was born on Tuesday, March 7, 1939, in Lilbourn, MO and departed this life on Monday, December 30, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 85 years 9 months 23 days. On December 22, 1956, in Kennett he was...

Dwayne Gibbs

Dwayne Gibbs

Dec 29, 2024

Dwayne Gibbs, a resident of Kennett, was born on Tuesday, December 19, 1967, and departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff at the age of 57 years 10 days. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 18, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett....

Waymon Manuel, Jr.

Waymon Manuel, Jr.

Dec 29, 2024

Waymon Manuel, Jr., a resident of Kennett, was born on February 13, 1952, and departed this life on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at the Portageville Health Care Center in Portageville at the age of 73 years 10 months 16 days. Arrangements are pending. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

Billy Joe Reeves

Billy Joe Reeves

Dec 28, 2024

Billy Joe Reeves, son of the late Leroy Reeves and Frances Lyell Reeves, was born on Wednesday, March 22, 1961, in Hayti, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at the Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould at the age of 63 years 9 months 6 days. Billy was employed at Martin Sprocket and Gear in Paragould....

Frances Marie Smith

Frances Marie Smith

Dec 28, 2024

Frances Marie Smith, daughter of the late Fred Angotti and Delpha Mansfield Angotti, was born on Thursday, March 25, 1943, in Hollywood, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, December 28, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 81 years 9 months 3 days. Frances was a homemaker and member of the Coon Island...

Michael Scot Hony

Michael Scot Hony

Dec 20, 2024

Michael (Scotty) Hony, son of Brenda Hyde was born Sunday, January 21, 1979, in Kennett, Mo. and departed this life on Friday, December 20, 2024, at the age of 45 years and 11 months. He is survived by his mother, Brenda Hyde, stepdad; Glen Hyde of Kennett, MO, daughter; Channah Davidson of Dunlap, TN., brother; Christopher (Tisha) Hyde of Holcomb,...

Sonja Lanell Stanton

Sonja Lanell Stanton

Dec 16, 2024

View Funeral Webcast Sonja Lanell Stanton, daughter of Huey James Marrow and Eva Jean Graham, was born on Saturday, April 12, 1975, in Kennett, MO and departed this life on Monday, December 16, 2024, in Pensacola, Florida at the age of 49 years 8 months 4 days. Sonja, a native of Kennett, was an US Army Veteran, having served her...

Harold Junior Rushing, Ii

Harold Junior Rushing, Ii

Dec 12, 2024

Harold Junior Rushing, II, son of the late Harold Junior Rushing and Sandra Lynn Mills Rushing, was born on Sunday, July 30, 1967, in Hayti and departed this life on Thursday, December 12, 2024, at his residence in Rector, AR at the age of 57 years 4 months 13 days. On December 31, 1984, in Piggott, AR he was united...

Roger Wilburn

Roger Wilburn

Dec 10, 2024

Roger Wilburn, son of the late Willie and Linnie Marie Wilburn, was born on Tuesday, October 27, 1953, in New Hope, Alabama. He departed this life on Tuesday, December 10, 2024, at his residence in Pine City, Missouri at the age of 71 years 1 month 14 days. He is survived by a son; Chris Wilburn, brothers; John (Tammy) Wilburn...

Barbara Faye Hamlett

Barbara Faye Hamlett

Dec 10, 2024

Barbara Faye (Boone) Hamlett, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and teacher, passed away peacefully on December 10, 2024, at the age of 81. She was born on March 14, 1943, to Herdle A. and Nyna F. Boone in Bragg City, Missouri. Barbara was preceded in death by her devoted husband of 58 years, Billy Conn Hamlett, who passed earlier this...

Marcus Scherer

Marcus Scherer

Dec 7, 2024

Marcus Scherer, son of William Scherer and Paula Seabaugh Scherer, was born on Wednesday, September 22, 1982, in Cape Girardeau and departed this life on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 42 years 2 months 15 days. Marcus had been employed with ARI in Marmaduke, AR as a welder. He served in the...

Gary Don Nixon

Gary Don Nixon

Dec 4, 2024

View Funeral Webcast Gary Don Nixon, son of the late Lee Edward Nixon and Alma Jean Gargus Nixon, was born on Sunday, April 22, 1951, in Gideon and departed this life on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at the NEA Baptist Memorial Hospital in Jonesboro at the age of 73 years 7 months 12 days. Gary was a family man who...

Tracey Ellis Cole

Tracey Ellis Cole

Nov 29, 2024

Tracey Ellis Cole, son of the late Ellis Franklin Cole and Gladys May Bounds Cole, was born on Monday, May 23, 1960, in Hornersville, MO and passed away peacefully at his residence in Bragg City surrounded by his family on Friday, November 29, 2024, at the age of 64 years 6 months 6 days. Tracey had been employed by TMK...

Willie Charles Childress, Jr.

Willie Charles Childress, Jr.

Nov 26, 2024

Willie Charles Childress, Jr., son of the late Willie Charles Childress, Sr. and Annie Sue Jones Childress, was born on Wednesday, May 25, 1949, in Braggadocio, MO and departed this life on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at the Regional One Health - Medical Center in Memphis at the age of 75 years 6 months 1 day. Survivors include a son,...

Robert Lee Easley

Robert Lee Easley

Nov 21, 2024

Robert Lee Easley, son of the late Hoover Easley and Ada Elizabeth Watkins Easley, was born on Tuesday, September 23, 1958, in Kennett and departed this life on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at his residence in Marmaduke, AR at the age of 66 years 1 month 29 days. Survivors include the mother of his children, Cindy Conder of Marmaduke, AR;...

Billy Glenn Hatchel

Billy Glenn Hatchel

Nov 16, 2024

Billy Glenn Hatchel, son of the late Jimmy Hatchel and Lissie Peery Hatchel, was born on Thursday, July 6, 1950, in Huffman, AR and departed this life on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at the Mercy Heart Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 74 years. Billy Glenn Hatchel was a retired heavy equipment operator. He was a United States...

Philisha Renee Stewart

Philisha Renee Stewart

Nov 12, 2024

Philisha Stewart, daughter of Doris Johnson and the late Maurice Braxton, was born on Monday, September 8, 1975, in Kennett and departed this life on Tuesday, November 12, 2024, at her residence at the age of 49 years 2 months 4 days. Philisha is survived by her husband, Joseph Stewart of their home in Kennett; sons, Joseph Stewart, Jr. and...

Gary Wayne King

Gary Wayne King

Nov 11, 2024

Gary Wayne King, son of Billy King and the late Margaret Kelley King, was born on Thursday, October 3, 1968, in Hayti and departed this life on Monday, November 11, 2024, at the West Tennessee Healthcare Dyersburg Hospital in Dyersburg at the age of 56 years 1 month 9 days. Survivors include daughters, Chelsea King & Jacob Brown of Ripley,...

Vicky Renae Stracener

Vicky Renae Stracener

Nov 9, 2024

Vicky Renae Stracener, daughter of the late Jimmy and Yvonne Jones, was born on Friday, September 24, 1965, in Pascagoula, Mississippi and departed this life on Saturday, November 9, 2024, at her residence at the age of 59 years 1 month 16 days. Vicky is survived by her long-time companion, Tommy Stracener of Kennett; son, Shane Stracener & Megan Book...

Kay Francis Cooper

Kay Francis Cooper

Nov 5, 2024

Kay Francis Gilmer Cooper entered this world on August 1, 1934, the third child born to Odell Tommy Gilmer Lee with the providence and protection of God raised by her loving grandparents Fred and Jennie Gilmer, two of the founding members of Northside Missionary Baptist Church. Kay’s zestful and lively spirit mingled with her unequivocal advocacy for equity whether it...