Powell Funeral Home, Steele, MO

Powell Funeral Home, Steele, MO Leigh Ann Powell, Owner

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06/03/2026

Services for 86 year old Jerry Lynn “PaPa” Atkinson of Steele, Missouri will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Powell Funeral Home in Steele with Brother William Mitchell King, Jr. officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm and continue until service time. Burial will be in Number Eight Cemetery in Cooter, Missouri.
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Jerry Lynn “PaPa” Atkinson was born on August 20, 1939 in Blytheville, Arkansas to James Hugh Atkinson and Thelma Ruth Jones Atkinson. He passed away on June 2, 2026 in Steele, Missouri at the age of 86.
He was a veteran of the U.S. Army and had been employed as a farm worker. He was a tinkerer who enjoyed fixing and repairing. He also enjoyed gardening and walking the streets of Steele. He adored his grandbabies and had a special little peanut song he sang to them. His great grandchildren called him “Old PaPa”.
He was preceded in death by his parents and:
Two sisters: Glenda Smith and Debra Atkinson
Four brothers: Ronald Atkinson, Billy Atkinson, Terry Mac Atkinson, and Edward Atkinson.
Survivors include:
One daughter: Patricia Atkinson of Blytheville, Arkansas
Three grandchildren:
Carrie Doucette of Blytheville, Arkansas
David Hill of Columbia, Missouri
Jessica DeVaughn of Blytheville, Arkansas
Four siblings:
Norma Hinton of Virginia
Larry Atkinson of Texas
Alvin Atkinson of Blytheville, Arkansas
Tressia Tucker of Blytheville, Arkansas
Five great grandchildren:
Ambria Hatley, Colten Hill, Callum DeVaughn, Gracie Elliott, and Heidi Hill
And many other relatives and friends

05/28/2026

Services for newborn Weston Wayne Whittington will be held Saturday, June 6, 2026 at 10:30 am at the Pentecostal Church of God at 119 Smith Street in Steele, Missouri with Rev. Gary Andrews, Sr. officiating. Visitation will be held Friday, June 5 from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm, also at the Pentecostal Church of God in Steele. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele.

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Weston Wayne Whittington was born into Heaven on Monday, May 25, 2026 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Zachary Wayne Whittington and Malan Lynette Whittington.

He is survived by:

His parents, Zachary Wayne Whittington and Malan Lynette Whittington of Cooter, Missouri

Grandparents:

Bobby Wayne Whittington and Linda Lou Whittington of Steele, Missouri
Michael Lee Brewer and Audra Lynette Brewer of Clifton, Texas

Great grandfather:

Robert Stanley Gibbons of Clifton, Texas

Three uncles:

Michael Brewer and Montana Brewer, both of Clifton, Texas
Kyle Hurley of Kentwood, Michigan

One aunt:

Morgan Hurley of Kentwood, Michigan

And a host of many other relatives

He was preceded in death by:

One brother:

Kayson Michael McNaught

Great grandparents:

Jackie Lee Whittington and Wanda Lou Whittington
Hubert Edward Morris and Helen Januita Morris
Elmer Lee Brewer and Rebecca T. Brewer
Fonia Lou Gibbons

05/27/2026

Services for 80 year old Sue Clifton of Kennett, Missouri, formerly of Cooter, Missouri will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Pathway Church of God in Blytheville, Arkansas with Pastor Danny Rigney officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm and continue until service time. Burial will be in Number Eight Cemetery in Cooter, Missouri.
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Sue Adkisson Clifton was born on February 10, 1946 in Blytheville, Arkansas. She passed away on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 in Kennett, Missouri at the age of 80.
Sue was a 1963 graduate of Armorel High School in Armorel, Arkansas. She was a member of the Pathway Church of God and enjoyed playing bridge with her Thursday Bridge ladies.
She was united in marriage on May 9,1963 in the Number Eight Community to Carl C. Clifton, who preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her parents, one son, Lee Clifton, and one brother, Charlie Adkisson.
Survivors include:
One daughter: Carla Leggett and Russell of Gosnell, Arkansas
Two granddaughters:
Caitlin Leggett Ginardi and Nick of Cabot, Arkansas
Loren AshLee Clifton of Steele, Missouri
Two great grandchildren: HarLee White and Embree White of Steele, Missouri
Her daughter-in-Law: Michelle Lorren Clifton of Steele, Missouri
And other relatives and friends

05/26/2026

No services are planned at this time for 52 year old Tracy Ann Finnell of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, formerly of Steele, Missouri, who passed away on May 20, 2026 in Poplar Bluff.
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Tracy Ann Finnell was born on October 9, 1973 in Honolulu, Hawaii to Jemmy Finnell and Vicki Jarred Glidewell. She passed away on May 20, 2026 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 52.
She was preceded in death by her father and one brother, LaDon Glidewell, and one nephew, Michael Inman.
Survivors include:
Her mother: Vicki Glidewell of Steele, Missouri
Two brothers: Josh Finnell and Timmy Finnell
One sister: Laurie Ruminer of Half Moon, Arkansas
And many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends

05/21/2026

Graveside services for 53 year old Angie Alexander of Southaven, Mississippi, formerly of Cooter, Missouri, will be held Saturday, May 23, 2026 at 3:00 pm at Number Eight Cemetery in Cooter with Rev. Dave Lewelling officiating. Visitation will be held at Powell Funeral Home in Steele, Missouri beginning at 1:00 pm and continuing until time to leave for service.

Angela “Angie” Alexander was born on October 23, 1972 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Timothy “Tim” Alexander and Lynda Orchard Alexander. She passed away on May 19, 2026 in Southaven, Mississippi at the age of 53.
Angie graduated from Cooter High School and then went on to Arkansas State University to earn her Master’s Degree in Education. She was employed as a school teacher, an occupation that she loved. She also loved her students.
She was preceded in death by her father, Tim Alexander.
Survivors include:
Her mother: Lynda Alexander of Southaven, Mississippi
Two brothers:
Jason Alexander and Brooke of Cooter, Missouri
Tyler Alexander and Ashley of Jonesboro, Arkansas
Her niece and nephews:
Madison Warren, Ethan Alexander, Jace Alexander, Hudson Alexander, and Harrison Alexander
And many other relatives and friends

05/20/2026

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time for Angie Alexander formally of Cooter, Mo. Angie Alexander passed away on May 19, 2026 in Southaven Mississippi at the age of 53. Powell Funeral Home is in charge of services.

04/27/2026

Memorial services for 68 year old Deryl Lee Murphree Miller of Braggadocio, Missouri will be held Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at 11:00 am at Powell Funeral Home in Steele, Missouri with Rev. John Brown officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and continue until service time.

Deryl Lee Murphree Miller was born on April 30, 1957 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama to Jimmy and Ruby Murphree. She passed away on April 27, 2026 in Kennett, Missouri at the age of 68.

She was a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was an excellent grandmother who loved her children and grandchildren very much. She also enjoyed flowers and playing games.

She was united in marriage to Tommy Morris Miller in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.

She was preceded in death by her parents and one sister, Mary Jane Kersey.

Survivors include:

Her husband: Tommy Miller of Braggadocio, Missouri

One son: Christopher Lee Miller of Deering, Missouri

One daughter: Brandy Miller of Steele, Missouri

One daughter-in-law: Tish Miller of Deering, Missouri

Three grandchildren: Lane Miller, Cody Miller, and Chase Miller

Three sisters-in-law:

Connie Barber of Jonesboro, Arkansas

Pat Tinsley of Georgia

Carolyn Rothwell of Kansas City, Missouri

And many other relatives and friends

04/04/2026

Services for 58 year old Thomas Andrew Bolan, Jr. of Caruthersville, Missouri will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Powell Funeral Home in Steele, Missouri with Rev. David Lewelling officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm and continue until service time. Burial will be in Little Prairie Cemetery in Caruthersville, Missouri.

Thomas Andrew Bolan, Jr. was born on April 18, 1967 in Springfield, Missouri to Thomas Andrew Bolan, Sr. and Laura Goss Houston. He passed away on April 4, 2026 in Hayti, Missouri at the age of 58.
He had been employed as a farm worker and also did many odd jobs. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and watching cowboy shows and westerns. He loved his children and grandchildren and really enjoyed aggravating them.
He was united in marriage to Angela Moore Bolan on February 11, 2000 at Kinfolks Ridge, Missouri. She preceded him in death.
He was also preceded in death by his parents, and five siblings: Katherine Metz, Wesley Wells, Richard Wells, Doris Kay Crittenden, and Joe-Dean Wells.
Survivors include:
Seven children:
Thomas Murphy of Cooter, Missouri
Wayne Murphy of Cooter, Missouri
Holly Bolan of Steele, Missouri
Marjorie Moore of Lebanon, Missouri
Anita Fultz of Caruthersville, Missouri
John Moore of Marion, Arkansas
Tasha Quertomous of Caruthersville, Missouri
Eight siblings:
Henry Bolan of Cottonwood Point, Missouri
Robert Bolan of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Donnie Bolan of Richland, Missouri
Terry Wells of Caruthersville, Missouri
Christopher Houston of California
Kathleen Bolan of Portageville, Missouri
Patricia Wells of Caruthersville, Missouri
Beth Lancaster of Nashville, Tennessee
Eighteen plus grandchildren
Three great grandchildren
And many other relatives and friends

03/27/2026

Graveside services for 59 year old Anthony M. “Tony” Daniel of Byrnes Mill, Missouri will be held Saturday, March 28, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Number Eight Cemetery in Cooter, Missouri with Rev. Matthew Collier officiating. Visitation will be held at Powell Funeral Home in Steele, Missouri beginning at 1:00 pm and continuing until time to leave for cemetery. Tony Daniel passed away on March 24, 2026 at his residence in Byrnes Mill.

Anthony Murrell “Tony” Daniel was born on March 24, 1967 in Memphis, Tennessee to Jimmy Murrell Daniel and Linda King Daniel. He passed away on March 24, 2026 in Byrnes Mill, Missouri at the age of 59.
He had been employed as a truck driver and in lawn care.
He was united in marriage to Judy Crawford Daniel on February 19, 1992 in Blytheville, Arkansas.
He was preceded in death by his parents, one brother: Timothy Daniel, and one sister: Diane Tindall.
Survivors include:
His wife: Judy Daniel of Byrnes Mill, Missouri
Children:
Jon Howell of Byrnes Mill, Missouri
Joshua Daniel and Valene of Eureka, Missouri
Kenneth Daniel of Byrnes Mill, Missouri
Amanda Norton and Ethan of Pevely, Missouri
Two sisters:
Pamela Toms and James of Olive Branch, Mississippi
Tonya Jackson and Doyle of Steele, Missouri
Twelve grandchildren
And many other relatives and friends

03/21/2026

Services for Ruth Ann Lawrence of Steele, Missouri will be held Tuesday, March 24, 2026 at 11:00 am at Powell Funeral Home in Steele with Rev. Clifford Britt officiating. Visitation will begin at 10:00 am and continue until service time. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele.
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Ruth Ann Lawrence was born on September 8, 1946 in Tuckerman, Arkansas to William Rogers and Maude Hartwick Rogers. She passed away on March 21, 2026 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 79.
She had been employed as a hairdresser. She had also worked as a secretary and had been employed at the office of the Mississippi County Clerk in Blytheville, Arkansas.
Ruth Ann had attended Tyler Baptist Church and had been a member of the Steele Chamber of Commerce. She enjoyed music, gardening and working in her yard, and was a wonderful cook. She always put others before herself, and did all she could for everyone. Being a mother and grandmother was what she loved most of all.
She was united in marriage to Robert F. “Bobby” Lawrence, who preceded her in death.
She was also preceded in death by her parents and:
One son: John Mark White
Siblings:
Junior Rogers, Gene Rogers, Jamie Rogers, Ben Rogers, Laura Harpain, and Gladys Crews
Survivors include:
Three children:
Phillip White and Stephanie of Gosnell, Arkansas
Deborah Chabino and Joe of Sedalia, Missouri
Joseph White of Steele, Missouri
One sister:
Kay Johnson of Paragould, Arkansas
Five grandchildren:
Jacob Adair, Ally Adair, Abby Adair, Brynnan White, and Brooke White
One great grandson:
Jett Cobb
And many other relatives and friends

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122 E. Main Street
Steele, MO
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