Powell Funeral Home, Steele, MO

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

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01/28/2026

Services are incomplete at this time for Lela Pankey of Steele, Mo. Lela Pankey passed away January 27, 2026 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 68. Graveside services will be held weather permitting. Time and date will be announced when available.

Lela Joann Priddy Pankey was born on August 18, 1957 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Hiram Priddy and Shirley Doran Priddy. She passed away on January 27, 2026 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 68.

Lela was a fun-loving person who enjoyed shopping and loved her animals.

She was preceded in death by her father, Hiram Priddy, and two brothers, Tony Priddy and Jerry Priddy. She was also preceded in death by one nephew, Ben Baxter.

Survivors include:

One son, Martin Pankey of Steele, Missouri

Her mother, Shirley Priddy, also of Steele

One granddaughter, Madelyn Pankey of Steele

One sister, Lisa Baxter, and one brother, Sharkey Priddy, both of Steele

One nephew, Nicholas Priddy of Cooter, Missouri and one niece, Zaylynn Hastings, of Steele

And other relatives and friends

01/15/2026

Visitation services for 45 year old LaDon Glidewell of Steele, Missouri will be held Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Powell Funeral Home in Steele from 4:00 pm until 6:00 pm.

LaDon Edward Glidewell was born on January 16, 1980 in Blytheville, Arkansas to Larry D. Glidewell and Vicki L. Jarred Glidewell. He passed away on January 14, 2026 in Blytheville, Arkansas at the age of 45.

He had been employed with ANSP and Pemiscot County as a road grader operator. He was a very straight forward man who loved giving advice. He was a fan of the 90's and horror movies, and enjoyed building horror movie props.

LaDon was preceded in death by his grandparents, his father, and one brother, Larry Glidewell, Jr.

He is survived by:

His mother, Vicki Glidewell of Steele, Missouri

His girlfriend, Amanda Crowell of Steele, Missouri

Two sons:

Christopher Connell of Steele, Missouri
Draven Glidewell and Maria of Malden, Missouri

Five sisters:

Tracy Finnell of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Laurie Ruminer and Mark of Half Moon, Arkansas
Olivia Glidewell of Steele, Missouri
Laura Harris and Frankie of Finley, Tennessee
Sheila Lemon and Todd of Sarasota, Florida

One aunt:

Lila Faye Holmes of Steele, Missouri

Two step children: Michael Dewitt and Bryanna Crowell

Three grandchildren:

Damien Glidewell, Raylan Glidewell, and Re*****on Glidewell

One step grandchild: John Michael Dewitt

And many other relatives and friends

01/15/2026

Services for Brenda Pierce of Senath, Missouri will be held Friday, January 16, 2026 at 10:00 am at Powell Funeral Home in Steele, Missouri with Rev. Chad Fisher officiating. Visitation will begin at 9:00 am and continue until service time. Burial will be at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele.

Brenda Shirlene Archer Pierce was born on September 25, 1953 in Holland, Missouri to Hubert Archer and Jearline Hensley Archer. She passed away on January 14, 2026 in Senath, Missouri at the age of 72.

She was a member of the Greater Refuge Pentecostal Church in Senath and was very avid in her faith. Music was a huge part of her life and she loved listening to gospel music. She also loved books, shopping, and high heeled shoes. Brenda was a hilarious person, with a sense of humor like no other.

She was united in marriage to Olan Pierce on June 6, 1976 in Nashville, Tennessee. He preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her parents and:

Four brothers:

James Archer, Claude Archer, Larry Archer, and Mervin Archer

One son: Brian Pierce

One grandson: Alan Pierce, Jr.

One great grandson: Griffin Fisher

Survivors include:

Five children:

Marsha Fisher and Allen of Blue Springs, Missouri
Alan Pierce and Shanna of Senath, Missouri
Gina Tash and Charles of Mascot, Florida
Michael Pierce and Danita of Poplar Bluff, Missouri
Brent Pierce and Amanda of Senath, Missouri

Seventeen grandchildren

Twenty great grandchildren

And many other relatives and friends

01/15/2026

Services are incomplete at this time for LaDon Glidewell of Steele, Missouri who passed away on January 14, 2026 at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville, Arkansas.

01/15/2026

Services are incomplete at this time for Brenda Pierce of Senath, Missouri, who passed away on January 14, 2026 at her residence at the age of 72.

01/15/2026

Services for 73 year old Charles Jumper of Steele, Missouri will be held Monday, January 19, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Powell Funeral Home in Steele with Rev. Donnie Riley officiating. Visitation will begin at noon and continue until service time. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele.

Charles Ruben Jumper was born on March 19, 1952 in Hayti, Missouri to Frank Jumper and Glenda Kelly Jumper. He passed away on January 12, 2026 in Steele, Missouri at the age of 73.

He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps and had always been employed as a truck driver. He enjoyed hunting and fishing and never backed away from a fight.

Charles was preceded in death by his parents and:

Two brothers: Johnny Jumper and Frankie Jumper

One sister: Angel K. Jumper

Three sons: Charles Jumper, Jr. and Chucky Jumper, Larry Jumper

One grandson: Jaydon Jumper

He is survived by:

Five children:

Denise Jumper of Mississippi
Frank D. Jumper of Steele, Missouri
Brenda K. Jumper of Steele, Missouri
Sandy Ward of Paragould, Arkansas
Tyler Jumper of Wilson, Arkansas

Five siblings:

Perry Jumper of Steele, Missouri
Brenda Brothers of Alabama
Bobby Jumper of Caruthersville, Missouri
Susie Jumper of Alabama
Lisa Jumper of Florida

Thirteen grandchildren

And many other relatives and friends

01/13/2026

Services for 84 year old Martha Rorie of Caruthersville, Missouri will be held Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 2:00 pm at Powell Funeral Home in Steele with Rev. Don Tims, Jr. officiating. Visitation will begin at 1:00 pm and continue until service time. Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele.

Martha Jane Phelps Rorie was born on June 3, 1941 in Caruthersville, Missouri to Julian Phelps and Laura Leatherwood Phelps. She passed away on January 11, 2026 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 84.

She was employed by Brown Shoe Company and retired from there.

Martha was united in marriage on January 14, 1967 to Loyd Rorie, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents and:

Three brothers: Bob Phelps, James Phelps, and Charles Phelps

One daughter: Aida Lynn Plummer

Four half-siblings: Ruth Ann, Darla, Hope, and Bill

She is survived by:

Two sons:

Paul Plummer of Cottonwood Point, Missouri
Loyd Rorie II of Deatsville, Alabama

One daughter:

Amanda Rorie and Robert Young of Holland, Missouri

One grandson: Macklin Kash Young

Five siblings:

Teresa Forbus and Ronnie of Steele, Missouri
Mary Forbus of Caruthersville, Missouri
Betty Nelson of Goobertown, Arkansas
Wayne Phelps of Caruthersville, Missouri
Dennis Phelps and Connie of Independence, Louisiana

Two half-siblings: Jerry Dee and Carolyn

And many nieces, nephews, extended family, and friends

01/13/2026

Graveside services for 80 year old Larry Freeman of Sharon, Tennessee, formerly of Cooter, Missouri, will be held Friday, January 16, 2026 at 1:00 pm at Mt. Zion Cemetery in Steele, Missouri.

Larry Aubrey Franklin Freeman was born on March 27, 1945 in Cooter, Missouri to Aubrey Freeman and Sylvia Burns Freeman. He passed away on January 10, 2026 in Jackson, Tennessee at the age of 80.

He served his country in the U.S. Army and the National Guard. He was employed as a welder and machinist.

He was united in marriage to Della Mae Whitehead Freeman in Caruthersville, Missouri on December 16, 1968.

Larry was preceded in death by his parents, and two brothers, Wayne Freeman and Tony Freeman.

Survivors include:

His wife of 57 years: Della Mae Freeman of Sharon, Tennessee

Two daughters:

Tabatha Freeman of Sharon, Tennessee
Sarah Garner of Gleason, Tennessee

Four grandsons

One granddaughter

Three sisters:

Sandra Greenwood of Alabama
Joy Miller of Alabama
Barbara Fountain of Alabama

Ten great grandchildren

And many other relatives and friends

01/13/2026

Services are incomplete for Charles Jumper of Steele, Mo. Charles Jumper passed away January 12, 2026 at River Oaks Care Center in Steele at the age of 73.

01/12/2026

Funeral services for Kay Jeanine Ganus will be held Tuesday at 4:00 pm at the Powell Funeral Home in Steele. Kay passed away January 11, 2026 in Jonesboro, Arkansas at the age of 60. Rev. Jamie Riley officiating

Mrs. Kay Jeanine Ganus of Cooter, Missouri passed from this life and entered into the arms of Jesus on January 11, 2026 at the age of 60.
She died peacefully at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House in Jonesboro, Arkansas with her family surrounding her.
Kay Ganus was born on August 23, 1965 in the family home in Cooter, Missouri to Elverta and Gerald Ganus.
Kay Ganus made the profession of faith at the Gobler Faith Pentecostal Church, where she professed that she wanted to be a Christian and accepted Jesus as her personal Savior.
Mrs. Ganus was preceded in death by:
Her father, Gerald D. Ganus
Two infant siblings, Sandra Ganus and Floyd Dale Ganus
One brother-in-law, Lee Adams
And her paternal and maternal grandparents
Those left to mourn her passing are:
Her son, Dustin Ballard of Blytheville, Arkansas and his wife, Kylie
One grandson, Aiden Arnold
Her wonderful mother, Elverta Ganus of Cooter, Missouri
Six sisters:
Sherry Riley and Donnie of Blytheville, Arkansas
Glenda Adams of Brandon, Mississippi
Eva Riley and James of Cooter, Missouri
Valerie Gann and Vernon of Cave City, Arkansas
Melinda Burns and Sam of Soddy Daisy, Tennessee
Trina White and Mark of Armorel, Arkansas
Kay leaves behind her nieces and nephews, who loved her and will miss her dearly
Kay has many cousins, aunts, uncles, and friends who will grieve her passing and truly miss her

01/12/2026

Services are incomplete for Martha Rorie of Steele, Mo. Martha Rorie passed away January 11, 2026 at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

01/11/2026

Services are incomplete at this time for Larry Freeman of Sharon, Tennessee formerly of Cooter, Mo. Larry Freeman passed away January 10,2026 at Jackson Madison Hospital in Jackson Tennessee at the age of 80

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