Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Kennett, Missouri
Tori Miller Crucani
May 28, 2026
Tori Miller Crucani, a resident of Kennett, Missouri was born on Friday, June 4, 1976, and departed this life on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at her residence at the age of 49 years 11 months 24 days.
Arrangements are pending.
Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements
Sherry McDaniel
May 24, 2026
Sherry Blossom McDaniel, daughter of the late Jay and Barbara Bishop, was born on Saturday, May 11, 1968, in Aurora Illinois and departed this life on Sunday, May 24, 2026, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center at the age of 58 years 14 days.
Her survivors include her son, Justin Bishop of Farmington, sisters; Tonya Bishop of Poplar Bluff, Tina Deen...
Wayne Fletcher
May 23, 2026
Wayne Fletcher, a dedicated farmer and respected veteran, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 23, 2026, at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Born on Tuesday, August 28, 1945, in Arkansas, Wayne devoted his life to the land and the community, working tirelessly for many area farmers throughout his career.
Wayne's commitment to his family was the cornerstone of his life....
Sidney Denham, Jr.
May 17, 2026
Sidney Denham, Jr., affectionately known as “Goose” was born September 9, 1948 in New Orleans, Louisiana to the late Sidney Sr, and Ethel Mae Denham. Sidney was a Marine Veteran, hardworking man, loving husband, grandfather, dad, and brother. He was a big fan of the Dallas Cowboys and the LA Lakers.
He leaves behind his wife of 58 years Vivian Denham,...
Markita Jo Thompson
May 14, 2026
Markita Jo Thompson, a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and cherished member of her community, passed away on May 14, 2026, in Memphis, Tennessee. Born on November 15, 1956, in Kennett, Missouri, Markita lived a life marked by dedication, kindness, and a steadfast sense of purpose.
A proud graduate of Senath-Hornersville High School in the Class of 1974, Markita went on...
Rickie Mitchell
May 14, 2026
Rickie Mitchell, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 14, 2026, at his residence in Kennett, Missouri at the age of 74 years 10 months 19 days. He was born on Monday, June 25, 1951, in Watervliet, Michigan to the late James Mitchell and Genelda Green Mitchell.
Rickie dedicated many years to working in area grocery...
Della Lou Roark
May 11, 2026
Della Lou Roark, daughter of the late William Rex Pinkard and Buelah Campbell Pinkard, was born on Wednesday, April 8, 1959, in Columbia, Missouri and departed this life on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti at the age of 67 years 1 month 3 days.
Her survivors include her son, Timothy Pinkard of Malden, Missouri; her brother,...
Michael Parr
May 9, 2026
Gary Michael Parr, son of Judy Clevenger Parr and the late Gary Ronald Parr, was born on Wednesday, June 28, 1961, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, May 9, 2026, in Nashville, Tennessee at the age of 64 years 10 months 11 days.
Michael had worked as a hairstylist for many years.
His survivors include his mother, Judy Parr...
Myrl Frederick
May 9, 2026
Myrl Eugene Frederick, son of the late Ival R. Frederick and Clara Griffin Frederick was born on Tuesday, May 29, 1934, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, May 9, 2026, at the Baptist Memorial Hospital in Paragould, Arkansas at the age of 91 years 11 months 9 days.
Myrl was an auto mechanic having worked in the Kennett...
Davon Stewart
Apr 29, 2026
Davon Stewart, a resident of Kennett, son of Bobby Stewart and Tifany Barton, was born on Wednesday, August 9, 2006, and departed this life on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, at the Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti at the age of 19 years 8 months 20 days.
Davon was loved by many. He was a devoted son, brother, and boyfriend whose presence...
Alan Jones
Apr 28, 2026
Alan Jones, a respected cotton and peanut farmer, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at Baptist Memorial Hospital in Paragould, Arkansas. Born on June 11, 1964, in Senath, Missouri, Alan lived a life marked by a steadfast commitment to excellence in all he undertook.
Alan’s work as a farmer was characterized by his unwavering determination and wholehearted effort; anything...
Jimmy Lee Baldock, Sr.
Apr 10, 2026
Jimmy Lee Baldock, Sr., son of the late James Baldock and Vida Hall Baldock, was born on Tuesday, December 8, 1953, and departed this life on Friday, April 10, 2026, at his residence in Holcomb, Missouri at the age of 72 years 4 months 2 days.
His survivors include a son, Jimmy Lee Baldock, Jr. of Marion, IL; a daughter, Misty...
Kelley Lynn Shultz
Apr 8, 2026
Kelley Lynn Shultz, a resident of Kennett, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, with her devoted partner, John Smith, by her side.
Born Kelley Lynn Letcher on Tuesday, June 8, 1965, in Madison, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of James Leroy and Judith Grace Letcher. In 1977, her family moved from Mentor, Ohio, to...
Murle Eugene Lewis, Jr.
Mar 18, 2026
Murle Eugene Lewis, Jr., son of Beverly Smart Reeves and the late Murle Eugene Lewis, Sr., was born on Wednesday, Friday, April 18, 1980, in Orlando, Florida and departed this life on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at his residence in Clarkton, Missouri at the age of 45 years 11 months.
Survivors include his mother, Beverly Reeves of Clarkton, Missouri; brother, Matthew...
David Lee Mitchell
Mar 17, 2026
David Lee Mitchell, son of the late Willie Del Mitchell and Joann Eakins Brown, was born on Saturday, July 30, 1966, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at his residence at the age of 59 years 7 months 18 days.
David was devoted to his family as a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend....
Aaron Duane Gunnells
Mar 8, 2026
Aaron Duane Gunnells, son of the late Gayle Gunnells and Sylvia Scott, was born on Thursday, August 23, 1962, in Potosi, Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, March 8, 2026, at NHC of Kennett at the age of 63 years 6 months 16 days.
Aaron had worked at the local Walmart in the Vision Center, in law enforcement and 17...
Michael Ray Freeman
Mar 7, 2026
Michael Ray Freeman, son of the late Nathan R. Freeman and Dovelue Young Freeman, was born on Tuesday, August 28, 1956, in Gideon, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, March 7, 2026, at the Gideon Health Care Center in Gideon at the age of 69 years 6 months 10 days.
Michael had been self-employed in the construction industry for many...
Patricia Lee Roetzel
Feb 11, 2026
Patricia Lee Roetzel, daughter of the late Leon Essmyer and Carlene Fisher Essmyer, was born on Wednesday, October 10, 1951, and departed this life on Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at her residence in Kennett at the age of 74 years 4 months 1 day.
She was a homemaker who was devoted to her family.
Survivors include her husband, Rockey Roetzel of their...
Joshua Finley
Feb 10, 2026
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It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Joshua Lee Finley, who departed this life on February 10th at the age of 47 years 25 days. In the arms of his wife with love, Josh left behind a legacy of kindness, strength, and compassion that will live on in the hearts of all...
Chi Won Seaman
Feb 7, 2026
Chi Won Seaman, daughter of the late Pak Myeong Guk and Han Ok Soon, was born on Tuesday, January 13, 1950, in Seoul, Korea and departed this life on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff at the age of 76 years 25 days.
She was a devoted mother, grandmother, sister and friend.
On July...
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