Mar 6, 2022

John Thomas “Lafayette” Hightower, 65, affectionately known as Laffy, was born to Mr. Cecil B. and Mrs. Mable Hightower on March 18, 1956 in Charleston, Mssouri.  He left to get his reward on Sunday, March 6, 2022 while in his home.  He is preceded in death by his parents, two sons, John and Gemane, three sisters, Carrie, Polly, and...

Feb 21, 2022

James Davis, Jr., affectionately known as J.D., was born May 3, 1951, in Stephens, AR, to the union of James Davis, Sr., and Tessie Davis.  James attended the Stephens School District, graduated from Carver High School, and continued his education at the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education.  During...

Feb 19, 2022

Clintayzia DeJanae Nashay Clark, affectionately known as Dunna, 23, resident of Cape Girardeau, Missouiri died February 19, 2022 in Charleston, Missouri.  She was born January 22, 1999 in Sikeston, Missouri to Clintrus “Mook” Clark of Charleston, Missouri  and Betty “BJ” Moore of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

She attended Charleston Public Schools.

Dunna was a good person...

Feb 8, 2022

Jullie Mae Boldes, 81, a resident of Charleston, Missouri, was called to rest on February 8, 2022 in Sikeston, Missouri. She was born May 8, 1940 in Tupelo, Mississippi to James A. and Julia James Harris.

Jullie loved helping people. She was a certified nurses’ aid, and worked at Charleston Manor for over 20 years until her...

Feb 8, 2022

Southern Jones, Jr., 77, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in his home.  He was born January 26, 1945 in Tiptonville, Tennessee to the late Southern Jones, Sr. and Arzalia Haley Jones. He was one of 13 siblings.

Southern attended Grand Avenue Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Charleston, Missouri where he had a strong faith...

Feb 6, 2022

Hattie Mae Nelson died Sunday, February 6, 2022 in her home in Charleston, Missouri.  She was born September 17, 1948 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late T.A. Williams and Elnora Cobbs Ware.

She attended Lincoln School in Charleston, Missouri.

Hattie enjoyed taking care of others and meeting their needs.  She found satisfaction in her chosen...

Jan 31, 2022

Irvin Laroy Blair was born November 11, 1957, to the proud parents of Mamie Blair and Arthur Louis Carter. Irvin was preceded in death by his parents, Mamie Blair and Arthur Louis Carter, his son, Telly Blair, his brother, Charles Blair, and his sisters, Lisa Blair and Valencia Smith.

Irvin accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior,...

Jan 24, 2022

Shyree Adrianna Pullen was born December 24, 1992 to the late Sharla Rosanna Pullen  and Pierre Jackson in Little Rock, Arkansas.    She accepted Christ at an early age, and was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Melrose Park, IL, under the leadership of the late Pastor Harry McNelty.  After moving to Aurora, IL, Shyree ...

Jan 22, 2022

Stephanie Rochelle Cannon, 41, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  She was born October 11, 1980 in Hayti, Missouri to the late Roosevelt Hill and Gladys Dixon.

She attended House of Refuge Church under the pastorage of Elder Monroe Davis. After his passing, she attended Glory...

Jan 21, 2022

Gene Arrington was born July 2, 1942 in Portageville, Missouri to the late Luvenia Tate Arrington and “Sonny” Wesley Arrington Sr.  He was a graduate of Central High School in Hayti, Missouri.  Gene departed this life on Friday, January 21, 2022.

Gene confessed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Marston,...

Jan 10, 2022

Ethel Marie Pettigrew was born on February 12, 1944 in Wilson City, Missouri to Thomas Pettigrew and Jettie Mae Archie Pettigrew-Napier.

Ethel accepted God as her Savior early in life and was a member of Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church under pastor Reverend T. R. Tyus and found her final church home at Ollie Grove Missionary Baptist...

Jan 4, 2022

Gloria Verline Hopkins, 26, was found Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in her home in Carbondale, Illinois.  She was born January 9, 1995 to Michell Hackney of Marion, Illinois and Wilbert Barber of Champaign, Illinois.

Gloria graduated from Marion High School in 2013 in Marion, Illinois.  She would further her education by obtaining her phlebotomy certification.

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Dec 31, 2021

J D Wilson, Jr., affectionately known as Bill, died Friday, December 31, 2021 in his home in Bertrand, Missouri.  He was born July 4, 1948 in Osceola, Arkansas to the late J D Wilson, Sr. and Veatrice Crider Wilson.

He attended Lincoln School in Charleston, Missouri.

J D loved working on the farm. It was...

Dec 9, 2021

Shirley Jean (Clemons) Johnson was born June 20, 1953 in Charleston, Missouri to Manuel Clemons and Margrett (Dickson) Clemons. She was one of nine siblings, three boys and six girls. Her husband Jimmy Johnson, her parents, two brothers: Herbert Clemons and Willie Clemons, three sisters: Geneva Clemons, Laura Louise (Clemons) Browning, Martha Ann (Clemons) Green, six brothers-in-law, and one...

Dec 6, 2021

Sidguordney Jacques Straughter, affectionately known as “Sid”, was born April 19, 1989 in Sikeston, MO to Tamara Straughter and Vernon Evans.  She is preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon Haynes and Tobias Moore, one sister , Kimyata “Nu-Nu” Haynes, maternal grandparents, Wilma Jean Straughter and Billy Gene Oliver.

Sid started her journey called life being raised...

Nov 27, 2021

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Hershel Banks, 30, resident of Austell, Georgia, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, died Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.  He was born November 25, 1991 in St. Louis, Missouri  to Michael Banks of Austell, Georgia and to the late Joyce Riley.

Hershel lived most of his life...

Nov 24, 2021

Delores Jean Sharp Scott, 78, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Delta South Nursing Care & Rehabilitaion Services in Sikeston, Missouri.  She was born March 12, 1943 in Dorena, Missouri to the late Monroe and Louise Coleman Sharp.

Friends may call Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at Opportunity...

Nov 23, 2021

Roddy Pierce, affectionately known as Geely, 61, resident of Charleston, Missouri died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in his home. He was born March 9, 1960 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Paul Winbush and Rovine Crider Pierce.

Roddy graduated from Charleston High School, Class of 1978.  While there, he enjoyed playing basketball.  He was at his best...

Nov 20, 2021

Laylani Aliszae LaShaye Cody, 6 months of age, gained her heavenly wings Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born May 5, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri to Aaron Cody of Malden, Missouri and Mercedez Resonno of New Madrid, Missouri.

Friends may call Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 11:00 A.M....

Nov 14, 2021

Judia Theresa Redman, 86, affectionately known as Ms. Judy, died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  She was born September 2, 1935 in New Madrid, Missouri to the late Milton and Blanche Alston White.

She attended O’Bannon High School in New Madrid, Missouri and graduated in 1952 at the age of...