Graylon Adams
April 1, 2026
Graylon Adams, 64, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born January 26, 1962 in Cairo, Illinois to the late Eddie Adams and Geneva Hughes Adams of Mounds, Illinois.
Friends may call Friday, April 10, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at the Williams...
Dirrick Adams
March 29, 2026
Dirrick Adams was born on April 16, 1972, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Mose Chapman and Alice Adams Ray and Joe Ray, Jr. Dirrick was one of thirteen siblings, seven boys and six girls.
Dirrick accepted Christ at a young age under the leadership of Elder Norris T. Pullen of Bell City, Missouri Church of God in Christ, where he played the...
Jesse Owens
March 28, 2026
Jesse Lee Owens was born on August 12, 1955, in Prescott, Arkansas, to Eugene and Ola Mae Johnson Owens. He passed away peacefully, Saturday, March 28, 2026, at the age of 70 years, eight months, and sixteen days at Aspire Living Center in East Prairie, Missouri.
Jesse was known for his laid-back and easygoing nature. He was usually a quiet man...
Willie Bill Bradley
March 20, 2026
Willie B. Bradley, Jr. 76, of Lilbourn, Missouri died Friday, March 20, 2026 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born July 7, 1949 in Gary, Indiana to the late Willie B. Bradley Sr. and the late Marie Paul of Gary, Indiana.
He was a retired agriculturist and farmer. His hobbies were growing and tending to his...
Melvin Neal
March 16, 2026
Melvin Joseph Neal, affectionately known as Patch or Kane, peacefully passed away at his home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on Monday, March 16, 2026, at the age of 69. Born on December 19, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, he was the beloved son of the late Billy Joe Swan and Betty Jean Neal.
Melvin was a known legend. He served in the...
Etoy Jackson
March 15, 2026
Etoy Jackson, born on July 3, 1948, in Helena, Arkansas to Mose and Lillie Smith Jackson, passed away on March 15, 2026, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He lived a full life marked by dedication, kindness, and connection with those around him.
At the age of ten, Etoy relocated to Chicago, Illinois, where he attended public...
Charles Rowe
March 11, 2026
Charles Edward Rowe, 74, a resident of Howardville, Missouri, passed away on March 11, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on May 12, 1951, in Catron, Missouri, to the late Jettie B. Rowe and Margaret Allen McCorkle Rowe.
He was a devoted member of First Baptist Church in Howardville, where he faithfully served as a...
Johnny Lee Campbell
February 27, 2026
Johnny Lee Campbell, 70, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Friday, February 27, 2026 at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born May 16, 1955 in Henson, Missouri to the late Eddy Monroe and the late Helen Campbell.
Friends may call Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at Mercy Seat...
Sandra Ramsey
February 17, 2026
Sandra Gail Ramsey, 72, resident of East Prairie, Missouri, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026. She was born November 23, 1953, in Tiptonville, Tennessee, the daughter of the late Charlie Ramsey and Helen Jarrett, one of four children.
She was educated in Charleston Public Schools, graduating from Lincoln High School. Sandra enjoyed putting together puzzles, fishing and gardening.
Sandra is survived by one...
Amelia Wilson Craven-Morgan
February 17, 2026
Amelia Wilson Craven-Morgan, 94, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at her home. She was born January 26, 1932 to the late Willie Wilson and the late Johnnie Mae McMann Wilson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sons, William Craven, Jr., Ronald Craven and Raymond Craven, and her siblings, Willie Jean...
Mattie Lee Sims Jones
February 12, 2026
Mattie Lee Sims Jones was born October 15,1935 in Perthshire, Mississippi to Henry Sims and Henrietta Thames Sims Bronner. She was the second child of fourteen children.
She gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was baptized by Reverend Thomas Bronner.
Her family moved to St. Louis, Missouri and later relocated to Sikeston, Missouri.
Throughout her life, Mattie loved church...
Andrew Thomas, Jr.
February 7, 2026
Andrew Thomas, Jr., 65, resident of Lilbourn, Missouri, died Saturday, February 7, 2026 while at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born November 21, 1960 in Lilbourn to the late Andrew and Clementine Terry Thomas, Sr.
Friends may call Friday, February 27, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 11:00 A.M. at Pilgrim’s Rest Missionary Baptist...
Doris Jean Pope
February 1, 2026
Doris Jean Whitfield Pope was born on September 26, 1942 in Gray Ridge, Missouri to Gennet Whitfield and Charline Whitfield Mead. She was the second oldest of 12 siblings, six boys and six girls. In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by five brothers, Robert Whitfield, Ronald Mead, Albert Mead, Larry Mead and Albert Charles Whitfield, four...
Melvin Burgess
January 24, 2026
Melvin (Wayne) Burgess was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, family leader, and friend. Melvin transitioned from this life on January 24th, 2026 surrounded by love. He was born June 18, 1967 to William (Po T.) McKinney and Bertha M. Burgess in New Madrid County, Missouri.
Melvin was a man known for his strength, quiet wisdom, and deep love for his family....
Percy White, Jr.
January 4, 2026
We are sad to announce the homegoing of Mr. Percy White, Jr.
Percy White, Jr., 80, resident of Sikeston, Missouri, died Sunday January 4, 2026 at his home. He was born November 15, 1945 in Matthews, Missouri to the late Percy and Nellie Mae Hamilton White, Sr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his brothers, Alonzo...
Daryn Easton
January 1, 2026
Daryn Easton, 57, resident of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died April 6, 2026 in his home. He was born March 27, 1969 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Dutch Pickett and Leora Easton Hamilton of Charleston.
Friends may call Saturday, April 18, 2026 from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour of 1:00 P. M. at the United Methodist Church in Charleston, Missouri...
Esther Jean Winston
December 28, 2025
Esther Jean Winston was born April 5, 1950 in Scooba, Mississippi to the late Clarence and Jenner Wills Winston of Haywood City, Missouri, where she loved most of her life before moving to Sikeston, Missouri. Esther died Sunday, December 28, 2025, peacefully at her home. She was 75 years old.
She leaves behind her daughter, Falisha(Thomas Miller) Winston, two grandsons, Tayden...
Annie Rodgers Hamilton
December 28, 2025
Annie Lou Rodgers Hamilton, 74, resident of Sikeston, Missouri, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, was born March 27, 1951 in Henson, Missouri to the late David Lawrence Rodgers and the late Alfreda Scott Rodgers.
Throughout her lifetime, she maintained and nurtured her personal relationship with God. She was a member of St. John Missionary Baptist Church in Sikeston, Missouri under the leadership...
Sidney Charles Dixon
December 1, 2025
Sidney Charles Dixon, affectionately known as Charles, was born January 2, 1953 in Charleston, Missouri to Sidney Dixon and Mabel Bankhead Thomas. Charles was one of six children. He loved his five sisters very much and was always willing to do what he could to help them.
He was a graduate of Charleston High School in Charleston, Missouri. For a while,...
Shirley Jean Kirkwood Haynes
November 24, 2025
Shirley Jean Kirkwood Haynes, 65, died Monday, November 24, 2025 in Fort Worth, Texas. She was born January 16, 1960 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Theoda and Ora Lee Coleman Kirkwood.
Friends may call Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston, Missouri. Interment will follow...
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