Apr 14, 2023

James Roy White, Jr. died Friday, April 14, 2023, at Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews, Missouri. He was born December 21, 1933, in Cairo, Illinois to the late James Roy White, Sr. and the late Myrtle Alice McAnally White.

He...

Apr 13, 2023

Florence Lee Brown was born on March 22, 1928 in Wyatt, Missouri to Lucinda Greer Crenshaw and W.T. Crenshaw. She was the third of nine children. Her parents preceded her in death, as well as her children, Jesse Brown, Jr. (Everlean), Ruby Mootry (Wilbur, also known as Sammy), Harold Brown (Jackie), and James E. Brown.

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Apr 4, 2023

Sylvester Ray, 73, resident of Sikeston, Missouri, formerly of Bell City, Missouri, died April 4, 2023 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 3, 1950 in Bell City, Missouri to the late Joe Henry Ray and the late Katie Mae Isom Ray. He attended Bell City Public Schools in Bell City, Missouri during his teen years. He...

Apr 3, 2023

Ronnie Hubrins was born May 16, 1962 in Lilbourn, Missouri, the son of Nathan and Suzanna Norwood Hubrins, who both preceded him in death. He was one of 16 children, nine boys and seven girls. He is preceded in death by one son, Angelo Hubrins, four brothers, Robert, Eddie, Nathan, and Earnest Hubrins, and three sisters, Everlena Jones, Airlean Williams,...

Mar 26, 2023

Marshall Lavon Duke was born September 10, 1981 in St. Louis, MO to Bridget Davis Delaney of Nashville, TN.

He graduated from Jennings High School in Jennings/St. Louis, MO in 2000. He later attended Paul Quinn College in Texas and Lincoln University in Missouri as a star football lineman.

Marshall was all about the party-life...

Mar 15, 2023

Mrs. Terry Lynn Taylor was born January 16, 1960 in  Hamilton, Bermuda.  She had three brothers and two sisters.  Terry is preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Phyllis Kreiser.

She attended Jefferson Davis Jr. High School and Nathan Bedford Forest High School.  Unfortunately, Terry had to quit high school in order to work and help...

Mar 3, 2023

Alma Gaye Price McEachern, 63, resident of Charleston, Missouri, formerly of Macon, Georgia, died Friday, March 3, 2023 at her home in Charleston, Missouri.  She was born August 7, 1959 in Macon Georgia to the late Al Price and the late Patricia Monday.

She was a graduate of Dougherty County High School in Albany, Georgia.

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Mar 2, 2023

Clover Bankhead Williams, 69, resident of Lilbourn, Missouri, formerly of East Prairie, died Thursday, March 2, 2023 at Clearview Care Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  She was born May 1, 1953 in Murphysboro, Illinois to the late Johnnie Bankhead and the late Annie Pearl Cole Bankhead.

Clover was a member of Greers Chapel Missionary Baptist in Sikeston, Missouri...

Feb 27, 2023

Ron Diante Williams, 31, resident of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, died Monday, February 27, 2023 while at his home. He was born October 1, 1991 in Sikeston, Missouri to Mark Williams and Angela Coopwood Williams both of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

At an early age, Ron gave his life to God and was baptized at Cornerstone Baptist Church in...

Feb 22, 2023

Willis Visor, 77, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was born May 28, 1945 in Batesville, Mississippi to the late Lura and Alzadie Kuykendall Visor.

He worked at G&H Home Furnishings in Charleston, Missouri during the 80’s until he retired in 2006. While...

Feb 18, 2023

Irene Parker was born November 29, 1930, in Driver, Arkansas to Lonnie and Arree Branch Parker.  She was one of thirteen children. She departed her earthly journey on Saturday, February 18, 2023, in Sikeston, MO.

She married Johnnie Long Sr., March 7, 1953.  To this union nine children were born.  Sister Irene Long accepted Christ as her...

Feb 15, 2023

Robert Halliburton, affectionately known as Anthony, 60, resident of Charleston, Missouri died February 15, 2023 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born December 14, 1962 in Halls, Tennessee to the late Helen Halliburton.

He graduated from Ripley High School in Ripley, Tennessee in 1982.

Robert loved God and recently gave his...

Feb 12, 2023

Our Beloved Mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, Lelia V. Wade departed this life to be with the Lord on the morning of Sunday, February 12, 2023.

Lelia was born to Maude Bankhead and Alonzo Bankhead on January 9, 1935, in Wyatt, Missouri. Affectionately known as L.V., she was the third of seven children.  Lelia spent her early...

Feb 11, 2023

Ruth Betts Simpson, 93, resident of Bourbonnais, Illinois, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, died in her home Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was born September 30, 1929 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Elijah Betts and Louise Thomas Betts.

She graduated from Charleston Public Schools in 1947 in Charleston, Missouri.

Ruth grew up serving and loving...

Feb 10, 2023

Roy Lee Johnson, 61, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Friday, February 10, 2023 at Charleston Manor Skilled Nursing Facility. He was born July 16, 1961 to the late Jerry Ware and Odessa Jennings Johnson. He attended Charleston Public Schools in Charleston, Missouri. On September 11, 1979, he enlisted in the United States Army. While there, he served as a Cannon...

Jan 30, 2023

William Thomas Taylor was born December 26, 1956 in Wyatt, Missouri to Eugene Taylor, Sr. and Eva Mae Starks Taylor. William departed this life January 30, 2023, which is also the same day his father died 24 years earlier, at the age of 66 years, one month, and five days. He was the second oldest of eight children. At the...

Jan 28, 2023

Leon Bradley, Jr. was born January 9, 1934 in Osceola, Arkansas to Leon Bradley, Sr. and Mary Bradley Hunt. He was one of nine children; one brother and seven sisters. His parents and all of his siblings have preceded him in death.

Leon accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with Mount Hope Baptist Church...

Jan 28, 2023

Ollie Mae Betts , affectionately known as Duke, was born February 12, 1956 in Cape Girardeau to Robert Betts and Ethel Eggleston Weakley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her step-father, Don Weakley, her brother, Robert Betts, and her sisters, Phyllis Betts and Lenora Beal.

She gave her life to Christ at...

Jan 25, 2023

Chillis Johnson, Jr. affectionately called CJ, was born August 13,1950 in Portageville, MO to Chillis Johnson Sr. and Bertha Mae Smith. At the age of 72 years and 12 days, Chillis answered the call of the Almighty God and departed this life Wednesday January 25, 2023.

He attended elementary and Junior High School in Howardville, MO and...

Jan 23, 2023

Theotis Robinson was born July 24, 1964 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Lee and Lucy Carter Robinson.

He graduated from Cape Central High School in 1981. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. When he returned home, he became self-employed as a carpenter. Working with his hands was his gift. He did things such...