Powell Funeral and Cremation

10/29/2026

Please help us in honoring the memory of Chris Wilburn.

Chris Anthony Wilburn, son of the late Bill Wilburn and Norma Jean Johnson Wilburn, was born on Monday, February 10, 1958, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Monday, October 26, 2026, at his daughter's residence at the age of 68 years 8 months 16 days.

Chris is survived by two daughters, Shauna Cunningham of Kennett, Missouri and Leisa Gonzalez & husband, Ignacio of Nashville, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Keragan Hall & husband, Logan of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Karson Cunningham of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Keaton Cunningham of Kennett, Missouri; two great-granddaughters, Hadley Emmons & Phoebe Kate Emmons, both of Jonesboro, Arkansas, a niece, Angela Wilburn of Dexter, Missouri and best friend who was like a brother, Tommy Cook of Kennett, Missouri, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, a brother, Kenny Joe Wilburn, a sister, Rebecca Ledbetter and his fiancée, Cheri Childers.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett. Visitation will begin at 11:30 a.m. and continue until the time of service. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett.

Serving as pallbearers will be Danny Burr, Ray Gorman, Riley Cook, Roger Pritchett, Karson Cunningham and Daren Cunningham. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Kinder, Richard Crouch, Tommy Norman, Jimmy Dale Gilmer and Tommy Cook.

Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

10/20/2026

Please help us in honoring the memory of Tony Hood.

Tony Hood, son of the late Louise Johnson, was born on Tuesday, August 20, 1963, in Hayti, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, October 17, 2026, at his residence in Hayti, Missouri, after a long fight with cancer. He was surrounded by his loving family and is now at peace, free from suffering and pain.

Tony was a retired supervisor with the Pemiscot County Road & Bridges. He was a man whose life was deeply rooted in family. Those who knew him will remember the strength he showed throughout his illness and the love that remained close around him until the end.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Jones Hood, with whom he made his home in Hayti. He also leaves behind his sons, Matthew Hood and his wife, Kimberly, of Deering, Missouri, and Jeremy Hood and his wife, Brittany, of Kennett, Missouri. His memory will also be cherished by his grandchildren, Brody and Aubrey Kate Hood of Deering, Missouri, and Dawson and Ashlyn Geohagan and Antonio Hollywood, all of Kennett, Missouri.

Tony is also survived by his sisters, Judy Welch & husband, James of Henderson, Arkansas, Rebecca Hughes of Ash Flat, Arkansas, and Tammy Buchanan of Gosnell, Arkansas. He held a special bond with his cousins Lewis Hunt of Leavenworth, Kansas, Randy Hunt of Jackson, Tennessee, and Chuck Hunt of Savannah, Tennessee, who were like brothers to him. He is further survived by his aunt, Brenda Hunt of Steele, Missouri, who was like a mother to him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, his grandparents, his brother, Danny Johnson, his sister, Melba Jean Johnson, who died in infancy; and his sister, Wanda Kinkade.

Memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett. Visitation will begin at 1:00 p.m. and continue until the time of service.

Tony’s life was a blessing to those who loved him, and his memory will remain in the hearts of his family for years to come. He will be deeply missed and lovingly remembered.

Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

10/20/2026

Please help us in honoring the memory of Keith "Moose" Blades

Keith "Moose" Blades, son of the late Frank Blades and Mary Virginia Moody Blades, was born on Monday, December 31, 1962, in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at the Aspire Health and Rehab of Advance at the age of 63 years 9 months 8 days.

Keith is survived by his sons, Dustin Blades & Jimmy Blades, both of New Jersey; brothers, Mickey Boatwright of Sikeston, Missouri & Randy Edwards of Kennett, Missouri, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank Blades and Mary Virginia Moody Blades and a brother, Daniel "Boaty" Boatwright.

Memorial service will be held at a later date.

Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

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10/07/2026

Please help us in honoring the memory of Ricky Lee Morgan.

Ricky Lee Morgan, son of the late J. P. Morgan and Dorothy May Kinnison Morgan, was born on Friday, July 8, 1949, in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at Piggott Community Hospital in Piggott, Arkansas at the age of 77 years 2 months 26 days.

Ricky had worked for Emerson Electric in Kennett retiring after 35 years of service and was a member of the Southside Baptist Church in Kennett. He will be remembered as an individual who never met a stranger. He genuinely liked people and had many interesting conversations every time he would go anywhere.

He is survived by his wife, Melissa Dubar Morgan, of their home in Kennett, Missouri. He also leaves his daughter, Sandy Casey and her husband, Charlie, of Manila, Arkansas, his stepson, Gary Dubar and his wife, Courtney, of Kennett, Missouri, and his grandchildren, Christopher Clark, Morgan Clark, and Hailey Wyrick and her husband, Brice. He is further survived by his great-grandchildren, Caleb Clark, Delaney Wyrick, and Adeline Wyrick and his brother, James Morgan of Rives, Missouri, and his sister, Cathy Clausel of Ramer, Tennessee.

He was preceded in death by his father, J. P. Morgan; his mother, Dorothy Kinnison Morgan; his daughter, Vicky Morgan; and his sister, Betty Pritchett.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett with Brother Doug Clinton officiating. Visitation will begin at 2:00 p.m. and continue until the time of service. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett.

Pallbearers will be George Bulison, Duane Denison, Mark Jackson, Jim Morgan, Travis Morgan, Tom Ryan.

Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

09/30/2026

Please help us in honoring the memory of Joan A. Jones.

Joan A. Jones, 78, of Steele, Missouri, Passed away on September 29, 2026, at Heritage Nursing Center.

Joan was born May 15, 1948, in Tucson, Arizona, to Herbert and Lucile Perrydore. She married Larry Paul Jones on April 1, 1966, and together they raised two sones, Paul ad Jeff.

Joan and Larry owned and operated a trucking business, where Joan kept the books and handled the financial side of the business. She had a longtime interest in genealogy and enjoyed researching and preserving her family's history. She was also involved with the United Daughters of the Confederacy. Her grandchildren held a special place in her life, and she treasured being involved in their lives and activities. In later years, Joan and Larry enjoyed camping together, almost always with their dogs along for the trip.

She is survived by her husband, Larry Paul Jones, two sons; Paul (Patti) Jones of Senath, Missouri, Jeff (Melisa) Jones of Steele, Missouri, six grandchildren; Katie Jones and her fiancé Josh Whitton of Castle Rock, Colorado, Clint (Christan) Jones of Senath, Missouri, Jessica (Dallas) Shands of Arbyrd, Missouri, Maegan (Larry) Wood of Cardwell, Missouri, Maegan Brees and her fiancé Justin Brimhall, of Steele, Missouri, Annabeth (Chad) Wineland of Jonesboro, Arkansas, eight great-grandchildren, Christopher Paul Jones, Fisher Shands, Cypress Shands, Ridge Shands, Jaklyn Wood, Kynlee Wood, Hazel Blaire Brimhall, Vada Mae Brimhall, one brother; Troy Perrydore of Sweetwater, Texas, as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Herbert and Lucille Perrydore, two brothers; Herbert "Herbie" Perrydore, Dennis Perrydore, and her grandson; Jake Jones.

Visitation will be held Sunday, October 4, 2026, from 12:00 pm to 1:00 pm at Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett, Missouri. A graveside service will immediately follow at Memorial Gardens with Brother John Dunavant officiating.

In lieu of flowers, the family request that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

09/24/2026

Please Help us in honoring the memory of Carol Jean Morgan.

Carol Jean Morgan, daughter of the late Jeff Brooks and Hazel Moser, was born on Wednesday, March 5, 1947, in Senath, Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at the NHC HealthCare in Kennett at the age of 79 years 6 months 15 days.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett with Pastor Mark Kailbourn officiating. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and continue until the time of service. Burial will follow in Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett.

Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

09/24/2026

Please help us in honoring the memory of William Lee McIntyre.

William Lee McIntyre, son of the late Deffie McIntyre and Annie Lee Townsend McIntyre, was born on Thursday, March 5, 1959, and departed this life on Friday, September 18, 2026, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff at the age of 67 years 6 months 13 days.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett. Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. and continue until the time of service. Burial will follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Hayti, Missouri.

Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

09/21/2026

Please help us in honoring the memory of Larry Wages.

Larry (Sam) Ray Wages, son of the late Eber Hoyt Wages and Mary Lou Morphis Wages, was born on Monday, February 20, 1950, in Pontotoc, Mississippi and departed this life on Friday, September 18, 2026, at National Health Care in Kennett at the age of 76 years 6 months 29 day.

Sam had worked for area cotton gins. He served his country during the Vietnam War in the U. S. Army. His hobbies included fishing and hunting especially rabbit hunting. He loved being outdoors, but his first love was to his wife and family.

On January 7, 1984, he was united in marriage to Sharon Charlene Hicks. She preceded him in death on December 20, 2021.

He was the loving father of Samatha Waddell & husband, Jacob of Holcomb, Missouri, Kristy Musgrove & husband, Jeffery of Southaven, Mississippi, Steven Wages of House Springs, Missouri; beloved grandfather of Beckett & Wes Waddell, Andrew & Alex Moore, and Hunter Wages; dear brother of Debra Mace of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Hicks Wages, his parents, Eber Hoyt & Mary Lou Wages and sisters, Charlotte Ellis & Patricia Brown.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 23, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett with Pastor Michael Burke officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 a.m. and continue until the time of service. Burial will follow in Mounds Cemetery in New Madrid, Missouri.

Serving as pallbearers will be Jacob Waddell, Alex Moore, Andrew Moore, Jeffery Musgrove, Jeremy Allgood, & Steven Wages.

Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

09/21/2026

Please help us in honoring the memory of Kathy Louise Sheard.

Kathy Louise Sheard, daughter of the late Ernest Wright and Lounette Blackburn, was born on Saturday, September 12, 1964, and departed this life Monday, September 12, 2026, at her residence in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 62 years 2 days.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 27, 2026, at 1:00 p.m. at the Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett. Visitation will begin at 12:00 p.m. and continue until the time of service. Burial will follow in the United Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery in Gobler, Missouri.

Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.

09/21/2026

Please help us in honoring the memory of Teressa Lufcy.
Teressa Lufcy

T​eressa Yvette Lufcy, of Kennett, MO, was born on December 18, 1957, and peacefully went to rest on September 12, 2026, at the age of 68 years with her beloved daughters by her side.

Teressa grew up on a farm, where her childhood was filled with adventures, memories, and stories that stayed with her throughout her life. She attended school in Rector, Arkansas, and carried with her the simple joys that came from growing up surrounded by family and country life. She loved football and was a devoted St. Louis Rams fan until they moved back to Los Angeles, at which point she quickly transferred her loyalty to the New Orleans Saints. She loved music and enjoyed going to concerts, with Dolly Parton and Tina Turner holding a special place in her heart. She had a particular fondness for all things Pioneer Woman, made the best chocolate cake, and could make a really good margarita. Christmas was especially important to Teressa. She loved making the holiday special for her family and created traditions and memories that will continue to be cherished. She also enjoyed a good debate, particularly when it came to politics, and some of her favorite arguments were with her son-in-law, Matt. Above all else, Teressa was deeply loving and devoted to her family. She would do anything for the people she loved, often putting their needs before her own and willingly going without if it meant someone else had what they needed. Her love was generous, steadfast, and unconditional. She will be remembered not only for the things she loved, but for the way she made the people around her feel loved.

Teressa is preceded in death by her parents, Gene and Rosalee Edwards; her siblings Gary Fox, Donna Edwards, and Tommy Edwards; and her favorite niece Lisa Edwards.

She is survived by her husband of 44 years John Lufcy of Kennett; daughters Ashley (Matt Bibbs) and Jeana Lufcy, both of Kennett; along with 5 grandcats and 3 granddogs.

A visitation will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 4:00 - 6:00 pm at Powell Funeral Chapel in Kennett.

Powell Funeral & Cremation Services, Kennett is in charge of arrangements.