November 29, 2022

Willie D. Johnson, Jr., 62, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Missouri Delta Medical Center.  He was born February 28, 1960 in Indianola, Mississippi to Willie D. Johnson, Sr. of Memphis, Tennessee and Rosetta Short Pratcher of New Madrid, Missouri.

He attended elementary school in Marston and junior high in Howardville.  Willie entered...

November 28, 2022

Carolyn Jean Hamilton West was born August 27, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Annie Mae LaFont Hamilton and Robert Hamilton Sr. She was one of five children.

She graduated from Lilbourn High School, Lilbourn, MO in 1970. Carolyn confessed faith in Christ and joined First Baptist Church, Howardville, MO. Her favorite scripture were Psalm 93, 94 &...

November 26, 2022

Bonnie Sue Sutton, 65, resident of Antioch, Tennessee died November 26, 2022 at her home. She was born September 26, 1957 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Bonnie Ray Sutton and Wilmetine Nesby.

She graduated in 1975 from Charleston High School in Charleston, Missouri.

Bonnie worked many years until her retirement from Bethany Rehabilitation Center...

November 25, 2022

Adrienne Charisse Snow, affectionately known as “Suga Momma”, 16, resident of Charleston, Missouri died Friday, November 25, 2022 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She was born June 20, 2006 in Sikeston, Missouri, the daughter of Julius Kent and Selmanique Snow both of Charleston.

She was the oldest of her four siblings, and the oldest twin by ten...

November 14, 2022

Laura Ann Pulliam was born in Hayti, Missouri on March 22, 1959. She was the third child born to Limmie D. Pulliam, Sr. and Virgie M. (Moore) Pulliam. Laura transitioned from earthly life on November 14, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Laura accepted Christ at the early age of 12 years old. She...

November 4, 2022

Doris Jean Gant, 65, died Friday, November 4, 2022 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born November 13, 1956 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Sylvester Gant and Annie D. Gardner Hines.

She graduated in 1975 from East Prairie High School in East Prairie, Missouri.

Doris had a personal relationship with God. She attended Bethlehem...

October 31, 2022

Mary Lewis-Long, 72, died Monday, October 31, 2022 at her home in Marston, Missouri. She was born March 12, 1950 to the late James Lewis Sr. and Florence Moore Lewis in West Memphis, Arkansas. She was one in a family of seven siblings, one was her twin sister.

Mary was raised by her late Aunt Fannie who...

October 26, 2022

William Thomas Sinks, affectionately known as Weasel, 53, of Charleston, Missouri died October 26, 2022. He was born November 16, 1968 in Charleston to the late William Al Craven and Dorothy Jean Sinks.

He attended Charleston High School in Charleston, Missouri.

William began as a cook and was later promoted to manager at Huddle House...

October 23, 2022

Rodney Rigay Johnson, Sr., 50, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Sunday, October 23, 2022. He was born July 22, 1972 to the late Howard Lee Chisolm and Odessa Jennings Johnson.

Rodney attended Charleston High School before relocating to Michigan and ultimately earning his GED (General Educational Development) diploma. In 2019, he became a Certified Nursing Assistant.

October 19, 2022

Mary Lee Riggin, 87, resident of Charleston, Missouri died October 19, 2022. She was born July 14, 1935 in Wyatt, Missouri to the late Orange and Luella Neal Riggin.

Mary was a member of Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an usher.

She enjoyed cooking. She was a great cook and would...

October 16, 2022

Ronald Lewis Conner was born on June 25, 1951 in Bell City, Missouri to the late Roberta Weakley-Conner and Ross Conner Sr. In addition to his parents, his oldest sister, Laverne Conner-Wiseman and brother-in-law, Michael York, preceded him in death.

Ronald was a 1969 graduate of Cape Central High School. He then went on to attend Southeast...

October 11, 2022

Henry Earl Stevens, 75, resident of Haywood City, Missouri died Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born December 6, 1946 in Macon, Mississippi to the late John Henry Stevens and Mary Alice Jones Stevens. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 noon at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Haywood City, Missouri...

October 11, 2022

Percy Lee Atkins, a long-time resident of Charleston, MO died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.  He was born May 01, 1975, in Hayti, Missouri to the late Reverend Leroy Reed and Annie Simmons Reed.

Percy was a barber by trade and a beloved member of the community.  He was...

October 8, 2022

George Kent, Jr., 66, beloved son, father, brother, and grandfather, resident of Charleston, Missouri passed away, Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  He was born June 11, 1956 in Charleston to George Kent, Sr. and Susie Bea Reed Kent.

He was the fifth child born of eleven children.  He attended Charleston High...

September 30, 2022

Bobby Lee Johnson, Jr., was a sharp dresser who knew how to put a smile on your face with a joke or funny story. He kept people rolling in laughter because he could find humor in many of life’s circumstances.

Bobby graduated from Charleston High School with the class of 1975. He continued his education at Southeast...

September 27, 2022

Margaret Evelyn Harris Howard, 53, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in Sikeston, Missouri. She was born April 10, 1969 in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Raymond and Betty Smith Harris. In addition to her parents, her daughter, Ophelia Hutton, and her nephew, Frederick Fleming, also preceded her in death.

She attended Charleston High...

September 26, 2022

Mae Alice Tucker was born November 3, 1940, to the union of John Lee Tucker and Louella (Harris) Tucker in Painton, Missouri.  She was the second child of the nine born to the union; six boys and three girls.  She was preceded in death by her father, John Lee, mother, Louella, brothers, Herman Leo and George Lee and one...

September 24, 2022

Beverly June Jones died Sunday, September 25, 2022. She was born May 8, 1961 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Sullivan Cassell and Ardell Walker Straughter. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Lee Straughter, Sherwood Cross, and Herman Straughter, two sisters, Ruth Ann Sanford and  Wilma Jean Straughter, and one grandson, Lamontaye Williams, Jr.

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September 12, 2022

Rodney Jerome Bird departed this life on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 25, 1973 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Dr. William Bird, Sr. and Rose Mary Lewis Bird.

Rodney was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School, where he was very beloved, and a member...

September 12, 2022

Earnest King McFerren, 65, resident of North Lilbourn, Missouri died  Monday, September 12, 2022.  He was born November 16, 1956 in North Lilbourn to the late Sammie Lee McFerren and Arnell Walker McFerren.

A visitation will be held Friday, September 16, 2022 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Lilbourn, Missouri from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M....