June 17, 2022

Morris Chappell, affectionately known as Maurice, was born March 2, 1957 in Charleston, Missouri to Milton Chappell and Geneva Moore. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Charles Chappell, Curtis Chappell, Frank Chappell and Alfreddie Pettigrew, and two sisters, Ruth Chappell and Emma Lee Chappell-Johnson. Morris graduated from Charleston High School, class of 1975....

June 13, 2022

Perry Anthony Strong was born December 23, 1962 in Detroit, Michigan to Cleophus Strong and Zelda Delora Smith Draper. He was preceded in death by his father and a grandson, Seven Strong.

He attended Cody High School while in Detroit, Michigan.

Perry and Tracy Ross were happily married on October 24, 2022 in a beautiful...

June 10, 2022

Susie Bea Reed Kent was born August 25, 1933 in Noxubee, Mississippi to Albert Reed and Lucille Johnson Reed. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by two daughters, Mary Jean Kent Rodgers and Eilleen Kent, one brother, Joe Lee Reed, two sisters, Sally Mae Orr and Rosie Lee Kent, one granddaughter, Candice Redd,...

June 1, 2022

Nora Fae Boyce, 60, died June 1, 2022 at her home in Charleston, Missouri.  She was born September 17, 1961 in Wyatt, Missouri to the late Griff Bankhead and Bernice Boyce Fisher.

Nora Fae Boyce was born September 17, 1961 in Wyatt, Missouri to the late Shellie “Griff” Bankhead and Bernice Boyce Fisher. She was the first...

May 30, 2022

Jackie Sue McCain was born September 29, 1962, in Charleston, Missouri to the late Clarence Clay and Alma Williams McCain. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Sterling McCain.

Jackie graduated from Charleston High School in 1981.  She was very intelligent, and education was important to her.

She was...

May 25, 2022

Jamarquay Nazarr Clemons was born June 16, 1999 to LaTwila Merriweather and DeCarlos (Tiana) Clemons in Sikeston, Missouri.

He attended Cape Public Schools, and graduated Cape Central High School in 2017. Jamarquay enjoyed basketball. His favorite NBA player was LeBron James, #23. Jamarquay also was a gamer, playing the latest games on Playstation and XBox....

May 21, 2022

Floyd Wade, affectionately known as Goldie, was born February 5, 1951 in New Madrid, Missouri, the son of Goldie and Elnora Johnson Evans.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Thomas Glasgow, and one sister.

He was a graduate of Charleston High School where he played basketball.

Goldie loved...

May 15, 2022

Leola Cothran., daughter of Pleas Starks and Lillie Harris Starks, was born July 20, 1919 in Crawfordville, Arkansas.  She was one of 15 children born to this union, five girls and ten boys.  Her parents, four sisters, and ten brothers have preceded her in death.  Her children, Eddie Starks, Shirley McGill, David Biles, and Donald Biles have also preceded...

May 8, 2022

Limmie D. Pulliam, Sr. was born March 10, 1935, in Sarepta, Mississippi, the 7 th of 8 children born to Howard and Hester Pulliam.

In search of a better way of life, the Pulliams migrated to Missouri in 1941 settling in Steele, Missouri and working as day laborers (chopping beans (big weeding) and chopping and picking cotton). ...

May 1, 2022

Ruth Henry Williams (affectionately known as Flossie), age 90, departed this life on May 1 st , 2022 in Chicago, IL., surrounded by her daughter Beverly Crockwell, granddaughter Kysha Crockwell and great granddaughter Jasmine Vance.

She was born December 30, 1931 to the late George Howard Henry Sr. and Carrie Travis Henry of Bell City, MO.

April 6, 2022

Joe N. Bankhead, Jr., 61, passed away on April 6, 2022, at his home. He was born January 3, 1961, in Wyatt, Missouri to the late Joe Nathan Bankhead, Sr. and Lillian Ann Sloan Bankhead. Joe graduated from Charleston High School in 1979 and furthered his education at the University of Missouri at Columbia (Mizzou) on a National Merit Scholarship....

March 28, 2022

Larry Charles Donnell Walker, affectionately known as Dink, resident of Amory, Mississippi, formerly of Charleston, Missouri died Monday, March 28, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point, Mississippi.  He was born September 8, 1951 in Diehlstadt, Missouri to the late Mose Walker, Sr. and Alice Robinson Walker.

Dink attended Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church during...

March 9, 2022

On March 16th, 1988, Acie Dixon III was born in Sikeston, MO to Acie Dixon Jr. & Shontelle Dixon. Affectionately known as Trey, he lived his 33 years on this earth with determination & confidence.

He began his journey to success at age 11 playing little league football. At 96 pounds, he was one of the smallest...

March 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

February 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...

January 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,...