Everett J. Stephens

Everett J. Stephens, 53, of Roanoke, Texas, passed away Monday evening, Oct. 11, 2021 while at Mercy Hospital in Joplin.
Stephens was born on Jan. 31, 1968 in Whiteville, N.C., son of the late Harry Simmons and Ruth Stephens Mack. He graduated from West Columbus High School in Cerro Gordo, N.C. Stephens worked for 12 years at Certified Express as truck driver. Everett was a member of the NRA and collected guns.
On June 25, 2016 in Joplin, Stephens and Michelle Coatney were united in marriage.
Stephens is survived by his wife, Michelle; his son, Jarrett Stephens of Waterbury, Conn.; two step-sons, Joshua Coatney of Pierce City and Blake Winsea (Stephanie) of Girard, Kan.; two step-daughters, Jade Adams  (Michael) of Pierce City and Macy Olinger of Granby; he also was a father to, Devonte Foster, Demitri Foster, Joshua Anderson and Tanikka Robinson; 11 grandchildren; two brothers, Roderick Mack (Natalie) of Killeen, Texas and Harold Simmons of Pittsburgh, Pa.; two sisters, Dwella Hall (Raymond) of Chadbourn, N.C. and Keena Simmons of East Orange, N.J.
Stephens was preceded in death by his parents; step father, Franklin Mack; and grandmother, Blanchie Stephens.
Celebration of life was held from 2-4 p.m. on Monday, Oct. 18, 2021 at Buchanan Funeral Home in Monett. Arrangements have been entrusted to Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett.