Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kennett, Missouri

James Allan Benson

James Allan Benson

Apr 20, 2024

James Allan Benson, son of John (Dub) Benson and the late Juanita Bowling Benson, was born on Tuesday, September 15, 1959, in St. Louis, MO and departed this life on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at Mercey Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau at the age of 64 years 7 months 5 days. Allan worked as an EMT and Paramedic for many...

Herbert Donald Ratty

Herbert Donald Ratty

Apr 13, 2024

Herbert Donald Ratty, son of the late Donald and Kate Ratty was born Sunday, June 6, 1951 in Kankakee, IL. Herbert passed at his residence in Kennett, MO. on April 13, 2024. Survivors include his wife Margie, daughter; Charlette Ratty, son; John Stiles, sister; Diane Ratty, sister-in-law; Char Day, brother-in-law; Rusty Watts, niece; Missy McNabb, grandchildren, and other relatives and...

Jonathan Lamar Beal

Jonathan Lamar Beal

Apr 4, 2024

Jonathan Lamar Beal (AKA) Lil'man, was born December 28th, 1987, in Kennett, Missouri to the union of Sammy and Mary Callaway. He attended school in Kennett, Mo. He loved to sing and spend time with family and friends. He loved playing basketball with his friends. He also was a cook. He spent as much time with his children. Jonathan departed...

Minice Hidle Huffman

Minice Hidle Huffman

Mar 31, 2024

Minice Hidle Huffman, son of the late Minice Butler Huffman and Clara Chevallier Huffman, was born on Monday, February 2, 1953, in Jonesville, LA and departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Hertiage Nursing Center in Kennett at the age of 71 years 1 month 29 days. Hidle was a farmer and country boy at heart. He spent...

Jackie Doyle Pickard

Jackie Doyle Pickard

Mar 27, 2024

Jackie Doyle Pickard, son of the late Doyle Pickard and Earnestine Wilburn Pickard, was born on Saturday, October 29, 1955, in Kennett and departed this life on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his residence at the age of 68 years 4 months 29 days. He was united in marriage to Cynthia Lynn Webb. She preceded him in death on January...

Lee Richard Heise

Lee Richard Heise

Mar 21, 2024

Lee Richard Heise, son of the late Fred Heise and Opal Cleveland Heise, was born on Tuesday, February 22, 1949, in St. Louis and departed this life on Thursday, March 21, 2024, at his resident at the age of 75 years and 28 days. Lee was a retired employee of Noranda Aluminum, Inc. having worked there for 36 years. He...

Wilma Jean Konieczka

Wilma Jean Konieczka

Mar 15, 2024

Wilma Jean Konieczka, daughter of the late Joe Floyd Skaggs and Dorothy Marie McCain Skaggs, was born on Sunday, October 26, 1958, and departed this life on Friday, March 15, 2024, at her residence at the age of 65 years 4 months 20 days. Survivors include a son, Randy Skaggs of Carbondale, IL; a daughter, Ashlee Hall of Kennett; brother,...

Christina Lynn Crocker

Christina Lynn Crocker

Mar 12, 2024

Christina Lynn Crocker, daughter of the late Billy and Linda Chase, was born on Saturday, April 28, 1979, and departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 44 years 10 months 14 days. Survivors include four sons, Tommy Rouse, Austin Rouse, Joseph Rouse & Gunner Rouse, all of...

Jerry Loyd Clark

Jerry Loyd Clark

Mar 12, 2024

Jerry Loyd Clark, son of the late Loyd Adrion Clark and Grace Ella Parish Clark, was born on Tuesday, November 10, 1964, in Brinkley, Arkansas and departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence at the age of 59 years 4 months 2 days. Jerry was united in marriage to Tammy Cross Clark. She preceded him in...

Donna Kay Wilson

Donna Kay Wilson

Mar 8, 2024

View Funeral Webcast Donna Kay Wilson, a resident of Kennett, was born on Thursday, February 12, 1970, to Jessie and Patricia Swinney Sr, and departed this life on Friday, March 8, 2024, at her residence at the age of 54 years and 25 days. Survivors include both parents, husband; Ron Mear, daughters; Krista Rasberry, Audria Wilson, son; Brian Wilson, brothers;...

Susan Kay Kelley

Susan Kay Kelley

Mar 3, 2024

On Sunday, March 3, 2024, Susan Kay (White) Kelley, aged 63, passed away peacefully at her home in Kennett, Missouri. She was born on June 16, 1960, in Cardwell, Missouri. to James Albert and Edith Alene (Rice) White. Susan's favorite hobby was listening to YouTube music videos and texting with her children and grandchildren. She loved visiting thrift stores, yard...

David Gilbert Lashley

David Gilbert Lashley

Mar 2, 2024

David Gilbert Lashley, son of the late Paul Lashley and Mary Webster Lashley, was born on Wednesday, December 4, 1974, in Ironton, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, March 2, 2024, at his residence at the age of 49 years 2 months 29 days. David was united in marriage to Cynthia "Cindy" Lillane England. She preceded him in death...

Michael Wayne Fields

Michael Wayne Fields

Feb 24, 2024

Michael Wayne Fields, son of the late James Wayne Fields, Sr. and Evelyn Darlene Cowgill Fields, was born on Friday, December 26, 1975, in Kennett and departed this life on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at West Tennessee Healthcare Jackson-Madison County General Hospital in Jackson, TN at the age of 48 years 1 month 29 days. Survivors include a stepdaughter, Shelly...

Ronald Fitzgerald Spiva

Ronald Fitzgerald Spiva

Feb 23, 2024

View Funeral Webcast Ronald Fitzgerald Spiva, son of Geneva Nancy Spiva and the late Willie C. Spiva, was born on Tuesday, December 22, 1970, in Lambert, Mississippi and departed this life on Friday, February 23, 2024, at his residence at the age of 53 years 2 months 1 day. Ronald enjoyed detailing cars, doing yard work, listening to rap music...

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...