September 4, 2021

Thomas L. Moore, son of  Edward and Florabell Moore, was born June 15, 1931 in Charleston, Missouri.  He was one of 11 children.  His parents, five brothers, and four sisters have preceded him in death.

Thomas attended school in Charleston and was self-employed as a carpenter.

On March 7, 1965, he married Barbara Moore.  Six...

August 27, 2021

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Sonya Marie Wallace Miles, 61, affectionately known as "Sandra", resident of Charleston, MO, transitioned to her heavenly home on August 27, 2021 in Sikeston, MO.  She was born June 9, 1960 in Wyatt, MO to Evelyn Wallace and the late John Oscar Miller, Jr.

She was a 1978 graduate of Charleston...

August 15, 2021

Priscilla Ann Johnson Haynes, affectionately known as Scilla, resident of Charleston, Missouri died Sunday, August 15, 2021 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born August 25, 1971 in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Luther Murray and the late Ethel Lee Hines.

She loved and developed her own personal relationship with God.

Priscilla...

August 9, 2021

Cornise Gillespie passed away at NEA Baptist Hospital on August 9, 2021 at the age 77.

Cornise is predeceased by his mother Zelma(Love)Gillespie, father, Clem Gillespie, two brothers Bobby Gillespie, Sam Gillespie, and one sister Irene Gillespie.

Cornise is lovingly remembered by his five children, Cornise "J.P." Gillespie, Jr. of Jonesboro, AR, Monique(Jason)White, Hermitage, TN,...

August 9, 2021

Minerva Grissom, 61, died Monday, August 9, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri.  She was born on January 9, 1960 in Jaywye, Missouri to the late Tom and Mattie Johnson.

She was the seventh of twelve children and was known as “Framon” to her family.  She was also preceded in death by four brothers (Tom,...

August 3, 2021

Leon G. Nelson, Jr., resident of Charleston, Missouri died Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  He was born August 15, 1973 in Charleston, Missouri to Leon G. Nelson Sr. of Sikeston, Missouri and Hattie Williams Nelson of Charleston, Missouri.

Leon was a 1991 graduate of Charleston High School in Charleston Missouri....

July 23, 2021

Grady D. Perkins, 62, affectionately known as Fuzzy, resident of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died July 23, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born February 5, 1959 in La Belle, Missouri to the late David and Lucille Johnson Perkins. He graduated from Lilbourn High School in Lilbourn, Missouri in 1977. While there, he played on...

July 16, 2021

Zamecka LaToya Jennings was born on June 24, 1985 in Sikeston MO, the daughter of the late Charles Ray Jennings and the late Henrietta Roberson. Zamecka grew up in the church and believed in God. He gave her the strength to endure cancer and still live her life to the fullest. She was always a daddy’s girl. He instilled in...

July 1, 2021

Louis Macklin, 83, died Thursday, July 1, 2021 at St. Luke’s East Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri. He was born April 6, 1938 in East Prairie, Missouri. He was the proud son of Harrison and Emma Epps.

He attended East Prairie High School in East Prairie, Missouri.

Louis was a faithful member of The Oasis...

June 29, 2021

Bertha Mae Nelson, 84, resident of Parma, Missouri, died Tuesday, June 29, 2021 at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri.  She was born June 14, 1937 in Catron, Missouri to the late Frank Dawkins and Inora Littleton (John) Nelson.

She attended school in Catron, Missouri and was a member of House of Prayer in...

June 27, 2021

Our dad, the man, the myth, the legend, Deacon James L. Baker, 88 years young, of Wilson City, passed away and entered the ancestral plane June 27, 2021. He was the youngest of five children, born January 25, 1933 to Clay and Lucy Baker, in Wilson City, MO.

At the age of 17, James Baker relocated to...

June 26, 2021

Brian Lamont Visor, Sr., affectionately known as BDOUGH, died Saturday, June 26, 2021 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  He was born March 5, 1977 in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Percy Visor, Sr. and Doretha Harton Visor of Charleston, Missouri.

He graduated from Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, class of 1995. ...

June 17, 2021

William Ranson, 75, was called from his earthly home to eternity on Thursday, June 17, 2021 at his home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri surrounded by his family and friends.  He was born June 24, 1945 in Holly Ridge, Mississippi to the late Florence Maiden Ranson and Tyree Thomas.  He was one of nine children.

He attended public...

June 12, 2021

Rachael Denise Lampkin, affectionately known as Niecy, 59, died Saturday, June 12, 2021 at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri.  She was born August 27, 1961 in Diehlstadt, Missouri to the late Mack Powell and the late Gathella Lampkin.

Rachael was graduate of Charleston High School, class of 1979.

She was a member of Perry...

June 12, 2021

Herman Conrad Straughter, 73, resident of Charleston, Missouri died Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  He was born February 17, 1948 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Marshall Ewing and Ardell Walker Straughter.

Herman was a graduate of Soldan High School in St. Louis Missouri. After graduation, he enlisted in the...

June 6, 2021

Clarence James Williams, affectionately known as Pumpkin, 61, died Sunday, June 6, 2021 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born January 9, 1960 in Chaffee, Missouri to the late Wince Lee Williams and Ossie Lee Braxton Williams.

Clarence graduated from Scott County Central High School in 1978.  He enlisted in the United States...

June 4, 2021

Faye Wells, 68, peacefully departed this earthly life on June 4th, 2021 in St. Louis, MO. Faye was born in Parma, MO to the loving parents of Ezell and Amanda Thatch, who preceded her in death. She was united in marriage to Tommy Wells on September 4th, 1978 and he survives.

Also surviving are her five children,...

June 2, 2021

Lee Arthur Treadwell was born to Dorothy Mae Treadwell and Leroy Johnson on October 4, 1959 in Charleston, Missouri. Minister Lee Arthur Treadwell departed this life on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at the age of 61 years, seven months, and 29 days.

He is preceded in death by his step-father, Wardell Coleman, Sr. He graduated from Charleston...

May 31, 2021

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Adria Sheree Brewer, affectionately known by her friends as Dria, 33, a resident of Cape Girardeau, MO, passed away on May 31, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO, with her mother by her side. She was born on July 26, 1987 in Sikeston, MO to Amanda Brewer of Cape...

May 28, 2021

Ruby Jean Townsend, affectionately known as Lil Sis, was born August 27, 1942 in Tiptonville, Tennessee to the late John Ralph and Bessie Davy Hart. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two sons, Robert Charles Townsend and Lawrence Calvin Townsend, and one daughter, Nicholetta Rochelle Townsend, five brothers, James Hart, John Ralph Hart, Jr.,...