Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kennett, Missouri
Mark Joseph Pelts
Dec 2, 2025
Mark Joseph Pelts, son of the late Joe Don Pelts and Patsy Ann Finch Pelts, was born on Wednesday, June 27, 1955, in Jonesboro, Arkansas and departed this life on Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 70 years 5 months 5 days.
Arrangements are pending.
Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of...
Melva Jean Foster
Nov 28, 2025
Melva Jean Foster, daughter of the late Melvin Lee Copeland and Nancy Almarea Holifield Copeland, was born on Wednesday, August 19, 1936, in Rector, Arkansas and departed this life on Friday, November 28, 2025, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott at the age of 89 years 3 months 9 days.
Jean was a retired employee of Emerson Electric in Kennett. She...
Johnny Brooks
Nov 25, 2025
Johnny Lane Brooks, a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2025, at the Heritage Nursing Center in Kennett, Missouri. Born on September 30, 1950, in Senath, Missouri, Johnny made a lasting impact through his career and personal life, leaving behind a legacy of love and service.
Johnny worked for over 25 years as an electrical...
Jerel Anthony
Nov 21, 2025
Jerel Vanta Anthony son of Mary Ann Anthony & Jerry Williams was born May 19, 1984, in Hayti MO. He departed his life on November 21, 2025, at Heritage Care Center in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 41 years, 6 months, 3 days.
Jerel enjoyed spending time with his family, rapping and making up lyrics to every song he...
Randy Greene
Nov 16, 2025
Randy Greene, a resident of Parma, was born on Sunday, January 9, 1966, to the late Ray LeeVaugh Greene and Joyce Myricks Greene and departed this life on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at his residence at the age of 59 years 10 months 7 days.
Arrangements are pending.
Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.
Raymond Sawyer
Nov 10, 2025
Raymond L. Sawyer, son of the late Virgil and Narcissus Sawyer, was born Tuesday, November 21, 1950, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and departed this life on Monday, November 10, 2025, at NHC Healthcare, Kennett, Missouri at the age of 74 years, 11 months, 21 days.
Survivors include his wife of the home, Rebecca Sawyer, two daughters; Rachel Sawyer, Rae Lynn Sawyer,...
Jan Kidwell
Nov 10, 2025
Jan Kidwell, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully at her residence in Kennett, Missouri, on November 10, 2025, after a brief illness. Born on May 12, 1961, in Chadbourn, North Carolina, Jan's life was marked by her unwavering devotion to her family and her friends.
Jan enjoyed making crafts, especially crocheting special items for her family...
Kathy Darlene Emery
Nov 5, 2025
Kathy Darlene Emery, daughter of the late Don Emery and Mary Emery, was born Tuesday, January 29, 1963, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at her residence in Kennet at the age of 62 years 9 months 8 days.
Kathys unconditional love for her children, mom, and daddy shined through like no other. Her beautiful...
Joyce Vandiver Dinkins
Oct 30, 2025
Margie ‘Joyce’ (Vandiver) Dinkins, born on December 27, 1937, died on October 30, 2025, at her home in Kennett, MO surrounded by her loving husband of 72 years, Wayne U. Dinkins and children Deborah Dinkins, Stephen Dinkins, and Anna Dinkins Daly. She was the beloved eldest daughter of Homer and Nova ‘Holt’ Vandiver who proceeded her in death. Joyce was...
Edward Oneil Lamar
Oct 28, 2025
Edward Oneil Lamar, a beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on October 28, 2025, at the NHC of Kennett. He was born on December 27,1947, in Brinkley, Arkansas, and was a proud U.S. Army veteran who served as a Specialist E-4 in the 101st Screaming Eagles during the Vietnam War. During his service, Edward was honored with several...
Julius Helton
Oct 25, 2025
Julius Helton, son of the late Ivie and Lilian Helton, was born on Friday, January 29, 1937, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at NHC of Kennett at the age of 87 years 11 months and 27 days.
Julius was a retired employee of Emerson Electric after many years of service. He was a loving...
Rickey Delane Helton
Oct 23, 2025
Rickey Delane Helton, son of Julius Helton and Helen Kennedy Helton, was born Saturday, January 3, 1959, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Thursday, October 23, 2025, at his residence in Kennett at the age of 66 years 9 months 20 days.
Rickey was a loving father, grandfather, brother and friend. He had been employed with Emerson Electric of...
Norman Harold Shelby
Oct 16, 2025
Norman Harold Shelby, son of the late Norman Shelby and Bessie Goff Shelby, was born on Thursday, July 20, 1939, in Wardell, Missouri and departed this life on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 86 years 2 months 27 days.
His survivors include a son, Robin Shelby of...
Eddie Burgess
Oct 13, 2025
Eddie Gene Burgess, son of the late Wilburn Eugene Burgess and Mary Emma Hamlett Burgess was born on March 12, 1951, at Holcomb and departed this life on October 13, 2025, at the age of 74 years 7 months and 2 days.
Carolyn and Eddie were married on February 10, 1969. Eddie was 17 and Carolyn was 15. Just babies their...
Irene Lowrance
Oct 12, 2025
Irene Lowrance, a resident of Kennett, daughter of Fred and Pearl White was born on Monday, March 28, 1955, and departed this life on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Flo & Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 70 years 6 months 15 days.
Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.
Janette Hatchel
Oct 12, 2025
Janette Helms Hatchel, a resident of Kennett, departed this life on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at the Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, Missouri at the age of 69 years.
She will be greatly missed by her children; Kevin (Katrina) Robertson, Keith Robertson, William (Monica) Hatchel and Christy Hatchel, her mother; Clarencene Helms VanVuuren, stepfather; Maynard VanVuuren, sister; Melissa VanVuuren, brothers; Gleen...
Za'Marion Taylor
Oct 9, 2025
Zamarion Taylor, a resident of Raytown, Missouri, formerly of Kennett, was born on Sunday, October 17, 2004, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life on Thursday, October 9, 2025, in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 20 years 11 months 23 days.
Arrangements are pending.
Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.
Jessie Hickman
Oct 8, 2025
Jessie Floyd Hickman, a beloved husband, father, and friend, was born on Monday, May 22, 1968, in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, October 8, 2025, at the age of 58 years 4 months 17 days.
A skilled automobile mechanic and auto body repairman, Jessie was truly a jack of all trades. His talents...
Polly Foreman
Oct 8, 2025
Polly Ann Foreman was born on Wednesday, July 7, 1965, in Hayti, Missouri to the late Mattie Bell Foreman and Willie West Sr. God called her home October 8, 2025, at Southgate Living Center in Caruthersville, Missouri. Polly put a tough fight after having a stroke about 3 years ago.
Polly was a pretty outgoing type of person to be around...
Edwin Jayce Crose
Sep 27, 2025
Edwin Jayce (EJ) Crose, infant son of Crystal Rose Crose, was born on Monday, September 15, 2025, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, September 27, 2025, in Arbyrd, Missouri at the age of 12 days old.
EJ is survived by his mother, Crystal Rose Crose of Arbyrd, Missouri; his big sister, Luna Rose Crose; his grandfather, William...
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