Dec 7, 2019

Raymond Horace Craven was born December 27, 1954 in Wyatt, Missouri to his loving parents, William and Amelia Wilson Craven.  His father, William, grandparents, and his brothers, Ronald "Ricky" Craven and William "Al" Craven have all preceded him in death.

He was educated in the public schools of Charleston, Missouri and graduated from Charleston High School, Class...

Nov 27, 2019

Louis Grant Nelson, 80, affectionately known as "Stovepipe" resident of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died November 27, 2019  at his home.  He was born October 13, 1939 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to the late J. T. Nelson and Elner Miller.

He was a graduate of Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau, Missouri,  class of 1959.

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Nov 27, 2019

Ronald Lee Lyons, Sr., 49, resident of Indianapolis, Indiana, former of Charleston, Missouri, died November 27, 2019 at his home.  He was born March 6, 1970 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Robert Lyons and Lue Alice Thompkins Lyons of Charleston, Missouri.

He attended Charleston High School where he was active in football and received a scholarship...

Nov 26, 2019

Mrs. Katie Ruth Lee, 80, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died November 26, 2019 at her home.  She was born February 15, 1939 in Vanduser, Missouri to the late William and Annie Jefferson Kellum.

Katie attended Buck Ridge School and later served as a Teacher for the Benton Head Start in Benton, Missouri.  She later obtained her Certified...

Nov 23, 2019

Lloyd "Gene" Washington,  52, resident of Milwaukee, Wisconsin, formerly of Sikeston, Missouri died November 23, 2019 at his home.  He was born October 3, 1967 in Sikeston, Missouri  to Florida B. Washington Reeves of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and the late  Perry Moore.

He attended Sikeston Senior High School and Smith Chapel United Methodist Church in Sikeston, Missouri as...

Nov 20, 2019

Makesha Gipson Watson, 45, resident of Sikeston, Missouri, died November 20, 2019 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born February 7, 1974 in Haywood City, Missouri to the late Eugene and Wanda Dean Gipson Harris.

She attended Scott County Central Public Schools where she was a member of the graduating Class of 1994.  Makesha...

Nov 5, 2019

James  Greer, 71, resident of Wilson City, Missouri died November 5, 2019 at the East Prairie Nursing Center in East Prairie, Missouri.  He was born July 9, 1948 in Wyatt, Missouri to the late George Lester Greer and the late Susie Mae Hearns Jackson.

James loved being with his family and friends. He battled sickness most of...

Nov 5, 2019

Marietta Warfield, 76, affectionately known as Rita, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died November 5, 2019 at the Sikeston Convalescent Center.  She was born  April 18, 1943 in Bell City, Missouri to the late Betty Lee Simmons and Johnny Gustavia Warfield.

Rita graduated from Sikeston Senior High School and attended Lincoln University (Missouri) where she majored in Elementary...

Oct 31, 2019

John Edward Hart, Jr., 79, affectionately known as "Moochie," resident of Charleston, Missouri, died October 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born October 6, 1940 in Tiptonville, Tennessee to the late John Edward Hart, Sr. and the late Bessie Davy Hart.

John confessed his hope in Jesus Christ at an early age...

Oct 31, 2019

Patricia Ann Curry Foulks, 53, affectionately known as "Trish",  resident of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died, Thursday, October 31, 2019 at the home of her daughter in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  She was born January 12, 1966 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to the late Robert Carter, Sr. and Pearlie Curry Johnson.

Trish was a graduate of Job Corps in...

Oct 31, 2019

Elvy Willie Moore McGaughy, 46, resident of Homestown, Missouri died, Thursday. October 31, 2019 at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  He was born September 13, 1973 in Hayti, Missouri to the late Willie Moore and Geraldine McGaughy Ellis of Homestown, Missouri.

He attended North Pemiscot Public Schools.  He loved drawing and designed the school...

Oct 28, 2019

Willie Ann Randolph, 65, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died, Monday, October 28, 2019 at her home.  She was born August 30, 1954 in Portageville,  Missouri to the late Lawrence and Evelena King Strickland.

She attended the Portageville Public Schools.

Upon moving to Sikeston, Missouri she joined Powerhouse of God Church, where she remained a member...

Oct 21, 2019

Eddie Ray Moore, 57, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Monday, October 21, 2019 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  He was born July 21, 1962 in Waco, Texas to the late Jimmie Lee Moore, Sr. and the late Pamelia Eckles.

He was a graduate of Sikeston High School in Sikeston, Missouri and later became...

Oct 13, 2019

Samuel Dwayne Warfield, 65, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died October 13, 2019 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  He was born May 19, 1954 in Sikeston, Missouri to Bernice Warfield Howard of Sikeston, Missouri and the late Samuel R. James.

He attended Sikeston Senior High School in Sikeston, Missouri.

He loved playing...

Oct 13, 2019

Private First Class Andre’ Dennis was born Nov. 15 th , 1988 in Cape Girardeau Mo to Yvette Y Dennis and was granted his angel wings on Oct 13 th , 2019. Private Dennis confessed his love for Christ at the tender age of seven where he was baptized, sang in the youth choir & played his saxophone which...

Oct 10, 2019

Aline Allen, 64, resident of Columbia, Missouri, entered into eternal rest on October 10, 2019 at Universal Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. She was born June 12, 1955 in East Prairie, Missouri.

Aline was a 1974 graduate of Charleston High School. A wonderful and loving daughter and sister. She contributed her heart of kindness and beautiful smile to...

Oct 10, 2019

Dantwan Aaron O'mar Johnson, Sr., 34, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Thursday, October 10, 2019 at St. Francis Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.  He was born February 23, 1985 in Sikeston, Missouri to Sandra (Lee) Vaughn of Sikeston, Missouri and Michael Simmons of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Dantwan attended Sikeston Senior High School.  He was engaged to Jessica Mitchell...

Oct 2, 2019

Pauline Hamilton, 75, resident of Charleston, Missouri died October 2, 2019 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  She was born June 28, 1944 in Ridgely, Tennessee to the late Willie D. Williams and the late Mary Ella Johnson Hopson.

She was united in marriage to Charles Hamilton in Charleston, Missouri and was a full time wife...

Oct 1, 2019

Thelma Hill West Tanksley, 85, resident of Sikeston, Missouri, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  She was born November 23, 1933 in New Madrid, Missouri to the late Otis and Eula Mae  Hill.

She accepted Christ at an early age and became a member of West End Missionary Baptist Church...

Sep 28, 2019

Alberta Moody Gardner, 95, formerly of Sikeston, Missouri, died September 28, 2019 at her home in Columbia, Missouri.  She was born January 17, 1924 in Holly Grove, Arkansas to the late Frank and Lady Gaye Johnson Moody.

She was a long time member of West End Missionary Baptist Church and Traveler's Rest Missionary Baptist Church, both in...