September 16, 2024

Gwendolyn Elizabeth Dotson Kellum, 68, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Monday, September 16, 2024. She was born January 28, 1956 in Sikeston to Alvin and Dorothy Elizabeth Lyons Dotson.

She graduated from Sikeston High School in 1973 and went on to receive an associate’s degree from Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri. Gwendolyn was an exceptional, hard-working...

September 15, 2024

Martha Magdalene Townsend, the daughter of Robert Lee and Jessie Mae Townsend, was born in Charleston, Missouri. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by three brothers, L.C. Townsend, Henry Townsend, and Edgar Lee Townsend, four sisters, Louisza Townsend, Louise Wells, her twin, Mary Townsend, and Bertha Booker, sisters-in-law, Jennie Mae Townsend, Leo Wells, Dovie Townsend,...

August 20, 2024

Paulette Bledsoe was born on February 23, 1949 in Oran, Missouri to the late Charline Whitfield Mead and Gussie Lee Mead. She was one of 12 siblings, six boys and six girls. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, five brothers, three sisters, and one son.

She accepted Christ and was baptized at an...

August 17, 2024

Rosemary Dixon Smith was called to rest August 17, 2024 while a patient at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston, Missouri.

Born June 9, 1934, she was the 11th of 13 children to the late Ozark and Essie Martin Dixon. She received her education in the Thompson Bend and Charleston School Systems.

She was united in...

August 8, 2024

Mother Corine Mack Moore was born on July 6, 1947 in Blytheville Arkansas to Minerva Mack and Arthur Mack. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, James (Bull) Cooper.

She attended the public school systems of Caruthersville, Steele, Sikeston, and Scott County Central. During those years, her mom took sick, she had to delay her education,...

August 8, 2024

Sonia Rodgers, 67, resident of Charleston, Missouri died Thursday, August 8, 2024 in her home. She was born July 24,1957 in Mound City, Illinois to Orlando Pratt, Sr. and Zepharine Henry McElrath.

Sonia was a woman of great faith and spirituality. She prayed every morning and night. She attended church in her younger years and maintained a...

July 30, 2024

Keith Jerome Adams, born on November 1, 1963, in Lilbourn, Missouri, passed away on July 30, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his wife, son, and family after a battle with pancreatic cancer.

Keith grew up in a large, loving family and enjoyed the camaraderie and fun that came with having many siblings, memories of the family...

July 25, 2024

Tamyra La’triece Greer, affectionately known as Triece or Myra, 39, resident of Jackson, Missouri, died Thursday, July 25, 2024 at her home. The daughter of Anthony S. Greer and Debra Robinson, she was born February 21, 1985 in Carbondale, Illinois.

Tamyra La’triece Greer, affectionately known as Triece, Tree, and Myra, is the daughter of Anthony S. Greer...

July 19, 2024

Morrell Fisher Jr. (Robert), 94, resident of Memphis, Tennessee, died Friday, July 19, 2024. He was born May 31, 1930. He was the last living amongst his siblings.

Mr. Fisher was humble, kind, giving, loving, and truly a blessing. He served in the United States Army from 1951-1953, fought in the Korean War, and received an honorable...

July 15, 2024

Steven Lee Conley, Jr., 32, resident of Sikeston, Missouri, died Monday, July 15, 2024 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born November 27, 1991 in Sikeston, Missouri to Steven Lee Conley, Sr. and the late Grindel Daniel. In addition to his mother, he is preceded in death by his brother, Byron Hill.

He was a laid-back person...

June 29, 2024

Lillie B. Newson passed away peacefully the morning of Saturday, June 29, 2024, with the love of her family surrounding her. She was born December 12, 1945 in Tate County, Mississippi to the late Jessie and Annie B. Woods Newson, Sr.

A Celebration of Lillie’s Life will be held on Saturday, July 6, 2024 with visitation starting...

June 25, 2024

Shirley Ann Turner, 78, resident of Haywood City, Missouri died Tuesday, June 25, 2024 in her home. She was born August 17, 1945 in Springfield, Arkansas to the late Alfonzo Toney and the late Elizabeth Davis.

Visitation is Saturday, July 6, 2024 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at Green Memorial Church of God...

June 20, 2024

Charles Edward Hunter was born March 9, 1968 in Catron, Missouri to Margaret Greer and Robert Patton. His parents and one grandson, Drake Love, III, preceded him in death.

He enjoyed sitting in his utility room, playing his music loud. He loved talking to people and with his kind heart, he was always helping someone in need....

June 13, 2024

Duron Martrel Nunley was born August 13, 1989, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Tamra Renee Egson Nunley and Joe Willie Nunley Jr.

He was a 2008 graduate of Cape Central High School and was employed at Chartwells Compass Group at Southeast Missouri State University.

Duron accepted the Lord as his Savior and was baptized at...

June 10, 2024

Sechrone Wade, affectionately known as Shay to his family, was born November 30, 1957 in Charleston, Missouri to Arlee and Lloyd Wade, Jr. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Joe Anderson and Leonard Brewer.

Sechrone was baptized at a young age and maintained his own personal relationship with the Lord...

June 3, 2024

Jesse Watts, 69, resident of Charleston, Missouri died Monday, June 3, 2024 at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born September 15, 1954 in Sledge, Mississippi to the late Marcella Watts.

Friends may call Saturday, June 15, 2024 from 1:00 pm until 2:00pm at the Williams Funeral Chapel in Charleston, Missouri with Elder Reo...

May 26, 2024

Kerra D. Eckles-Green was born November 10, 1991 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, the daughter of Angela Eckles and Adam Rowe.

Kerra was a loyal viewer of Sunday Service with Traveler’s Rest Missionary Baptist Church in Sikeston, Missouri.

Kerra graduated from Sikeston High School in 2010. She then attended Lincoln University in Jefferson City, Missouri and...

May 24, 2024

Otis Boyce, son of Render Smith Boyce and Reverend Beverly Boyce, was born on March 5, 1933 in Henson, Missouri. He was one in a family of three children, two boys and one girl. His parents, sister, Mary Boyce Seals, and brother, Andrew Smith Wave preceded him in death.

Otis worked for Proctor and Gamble for 25...

May 18, 2024

Long-time educator, mentor, and community leader Bonnie Jean Lane Heard passed away on Saturday, May 18, 2024, at the age of 86 years old. She was born October 15, 1937, to the union of Lonzie Lane and Ella Mae Graham in Wyatt, Missouri, and was raised by Leondas Lane, Sr., and Millie Graham Lane.

Bonnie lived and...

May 15, 2024

Beloved Mother, Grandmother, Sister, and Aunt, Nancy Lee Martin, 82 was born May 4, 1942 in Mississippi County, Missouri to the union of Richard and Meoley (Cassell) Williams.

Nancy grew up in Charleston, Missouri and accepted Christ at an early age. During her emerging adulthood she moved to Chicago, Illinois and completed her secondary education at the...