September 9, 2022

Robert Eugene Betts was born November 10, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to R B Betts and Mary Mollie Peterson. He was blessed to be raised by Ethelee Weekley who preceded him in death. Robert was also preceded in death by his sisters, Minnie Louise Russell and Phyllis (Pat) Rosetta Betts. Robert was a 1967 graduate of St. Pius High...

September 8, 2022

Edmund Kinte Curry was born on February 20, 1977 in St. Louis, Missouri to Carlton Primm and Irene Curry.

He was a graduate of Cape Central High School.

Ed enjoyed playing video games, dancing, and visiting his friends and family.  Everyone looked forward to and is going to miss those visits from Ed.

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September 7, 2022

Mr. Otis “Corey” Henderson, 51, resident of Bloomington, Illinois passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois. He was born September 10, 1970 in Cairo, Illinois to Otis and Martha Henderson of Cairo, Illinois.

Otis attended Cairo High School and graduated in 1988.  He had several names that he was known...

September 2, 2022

Sumona Lea Wheeler, affectionately known as Boot Nanny, departed this life on Friday, September 2, 2022.  She was born December 3, 1979 in Chaffee, Missouri to Darlene Wheeler of Haywood City, Missouri.

Sumona graduated from Scott County Central High School in 1998.  While there, she was active in basketball and softball.  She would later graduate from Trend...

August 21, 2022

Corey Brooks, 42, of Jackson, Tennessee, was unexpectedly taken away from us August 21, 2022. He was born April 1, 1980, in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Freddy and Delois Brooks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jason Brooks, and his late grandparents, Louis Van Montjoy, Sr., and Katherine Montjoy of Sikeston,...

August 17, 2022

Mrs. Ethel Marie Treadwell Banks was born August 16, 1949 in Point Pleasant, MO to the late Joe and Hattie Johnson Treadwell. On Wednesday August 17, 2022, Ethel was called to a better place as she closed her eyes while at Missouri Delta Hospital in Sikeston, MO at the age of 73 years old. She was one of ten...

August 15, 2022

Bennie Joe Cooper, 68, died Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home in Centralia, Illinois. He was born December 1, 1953 in Dale, Arkansas to the late Wash Cooper and Ida Mae Winters Cooper.

Bennie had a strong relationship with God.  His fondest memories were fellowshipping at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Pinhook, Missouri.

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August 7, 2022

Tommie Earl Newsom, 74, resident of Lilbourn, Missouri died Sunday, August 7, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  He was born July 14, 1948 in Tate County, Mississippi.

Friends may call Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 11:00 A. M. until the funeral hour of 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of New Madrid...

August 5, 2022

Laventral Vantez Robinson, affectionately known as Tez, 39, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, died Friday, August 5, 2022 in his home. He was born November 3, 1982 in Charleston to Anthony Augustus Jones of Silverdale, Washington and Frances Robinson Modicue of Charleston, Missouri.

In 2001, he graduated from Charleston High School in Charleston, Missouri,...

July 31, 2022

Lillian Leshon Scott, affectionately known as Shonda, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, while at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 16, 1977 in Charleston, Missouri, to Barbara Sharp Jones of LaCenter, Kentucky and Alvin Scott of Charleston, Missouri.

Shonda spent her early years attending school in Charleston,...

July 27, 2022

Ola Mae Johnson Owens, 92, resident of Charleston, Missouri died on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in her home.  She was born December 28, 1929 in Luxora, Arkansas to the late Benjamin and Georgia Tate Johnson.

Ola Mae was a member of Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church and served on the Mother’s Board.  She enjoyed attending church and...

July 25, 2022

Josephine Ulmer Hightower, 70, resident of Charleston, Missouri died in her home on Monday, July 25, 2022.

Friends may call Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour of 1:00 P.M. at Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Arthur Cassell officiating.  Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery with the Williams Funeral Homes...

July 18, 2022

Billy Mack Wade transitioned to his heavenly home on July 18, 2022 at the age of 86 years.

Billy was born on May 16, 1936, to the union of Albert and Zella (Sheppard) Wade in Jackson, MO.  He attended Lincoln grade school in Jackson, MO and was a graduate of Jackson Senior High School where he was...

June 29, 2022

Willis Oliver McCleary was born February 11, 1959, in Wyatt, Missouri, to Edward Earl and Marilyn Lee Bankhead-McCleary. Willis was educated in the Wyatt Public Schools where he attended Washington Elementary School, Charleston Junior High School, and graduated from Charleston High School, Class of 1977. Immediately after graduating from high school, Willis embarked on a career in the United States...

June 28, 2022

Leonard C. Gallion, 74, affectionately known as L.C., died on June 28, 2022, while at Regional Medical Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born March 19, 1948 in Itta Bena, Mississippi to the late J.C. Gallion and Elouise Jefro Fullilove. He graduated from East Prairie High School in East Prairie, Missouri. He would further his education by attending Southeast Missouri...

June 25, 2022

Ronald Eugene Scott, affectionately known as Ronnie, died Saturday, June 25, 2022, while at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born January 12, 1968, in Charleston, Missouri, to the late Billy Oliver and Lillian Maxine Scott   Horton.

He had his own personal relationship with God. He believed and called on him during difficult times....

June 22, 2022

Lydell Martin Jackson was born August 24, 1962 in Sikeston, MO to the late Theodore “Teddy” Echols and Mollye (Jackson) Redd. Lydell was one of a total of seventeen children. He confessed Christ at an early age at St. John Baptist Church and later reaffirmed his salvation and faith through Recovery Ministry and In Touch Ministries online services with...

June 22, 2022

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved I’Kera Hill, fondly known as “Peanut”. I’Kera passed away on June 22, 2022 at Memorial Hospital after battling COVID.

I’Kera was born April 29, 2019 to her parents, Isaac Hill III and Katrina Simelton-Hill, in Carbondale, IL. I’Kera loved watching CoCo Melon, playing with her...

June 21, 2022

James Willis, Jr., 58, of Murphysboro, Illinois was called home while at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on Tuesday, June 21, 2022.  He was born September 3, 1963 in Cairo, Illinois to James Willis, Sr. and Mamie Jean Johnson Willis.

He loved the Lord. James was a member of Church of Christ in Mounds, Illinois....

June 20, 2022

Fred R. Rodgers was born December 3, 1955 in Charleston, Missouri to Bryant Rodgers and Amanda Moore Rodgers Butler. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Bryant “Gitty Bug” Rodgers, Jr., Eddie Rodgers, Roy Rodgers, Ray Rodgers, Phil Rodgers, Bobby Moore, L.C. Butler, and Reginald Johnson, his sisters, Olestine Howard, Rosie Graham, Barbara “Sally”...