Obituaries

Local Obituaries for Kennett, Missouri

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...

Pamela Brooks Riggs

Pamela Brooks Riggs

Jan 1, 2024

Pamela Brooks Riggs, a resident of Memphis, TN, was born on Monday, January 4, 1982, and departed this life on Monday, January 1, 2024, at her residence in Memphis at the age of 41 years 11 months 28 days. Arrangements are pending. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

James Wesley Ray

James Wesley Ray

Dec 29, 2023

James Wesley Ray, son of the late Raymond and Pauline Carter Ray, was born on Thursday, June 11, 1936, in Holcomb and departed this life on Friday, December 29, 2023, at NHC of Kennett at the age of 87 years 6 months 18 days. James Wesley Ray had been employed by Emerson Electric Company and was a member of Cross...

Donald Earl Burke

Donald Earl Burke

Dec 24, 2023

Donald Earl Burke "Donnie" was born on Sunday, September 17, 1944, the youngest of three sons born to William "Bill" Burke and Pearl Howard Burke. Donnie departed this life on Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett at the age of 79 years 3 months 7 days. Donnie grew up in the small community of Hickory Landing...

George New

George New

Dec 22, 2023

George New, a resident of Kennett, was born on Monday, September 15, 1941, and departed this life on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett at the age of 82 years 3 months 7 days. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

Melisa Mitchell

Melisa Mitchell

Dec 22, 2023

Melisa Mitchell, daughter of Sue Mitchell Schriner and the late Edward Mitchell, was born on Saturday, October 17, 1970, in Springfield, Missouri and departed this life on Friday, December 22, 2023, at Senath South Healthcare at the age of 53 years 2 months 5 days. Arrangements are pending. Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

Darlene Nunnery

Darlene Nunnery

Dec 20, 2023

Darlene Nunnery, daughter of the late James and Mary Sikes, was born on Friday, September 6, 1957, in Waco, Texas and departed this life on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Arkansas at the age of 66 years 3 months 14 days. Darlene had worked as a truck driver, along with her husband. She was a...