Marilyn Joann Williams

Marilyn Joann Williams

April 22, 2026

Marilyn Joann Williams was born January 11, 1943, in Lexington, Missouri to Frederick and Zella Josephine Williams. She was one of three girls. Her mother died shortly after her birth. Her grandmother, Odessa Prather Morgan and grandfather Thomas, raised all three girls in a loving home together.

Marilyn was born in Lexington near Kansas City, Missouri. Her family later moved to...

Michael Hubrin

Michael Hubrin

August 14, 2026

Michael “Mike” Lynn Hubrin was born on July 21, 1963, to the late Nathan Hubrins and Suzanna Norwood Hubrins. He was one of sixteen children, born into a large and loving family of nine boys and seven girls.

Mike was a 1982 graduate of Malden High School. He was of the Baptist faith and had his own personal relationship with the...

Terriona L. Pulley

Terriona L. Pulley

August 6, 2026

Terriona Pulley, 29, resident of Sikeston, Missouri, died August 6, 2026 while at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born December 18, 1996 to Lewis Wiggins and Roshanda Pulley.

A visitation will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at Green Memorial Church of God in Christ in Sikeston with...

John Gaddy, Jr.

John Gaddy, Jr.

August 1, 2026

John Gaddy, Jr., 76, resident of New Madrid, Missouri, died August 1, 2026 while at Southgate Living Center in Caruthersville, Missouri. He was born June 26, 1950 in La Forge, Missouri to the late John Sr. and Mary Alice Gaddy.

A visitation will be held Saturday, August 22, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at Mt...

Clarence Lawrence

Clarence Lawrence

July 18, 2026

Clarence Lawrence, 69, resident of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Saturday, July 18, 2026 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape. He was born October 26, 1956 to the late J.L. and Betty Parker Lawrence.

A visitation will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 10:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 11:00 A.M. at Opportunity Church of God in Christ in Charleston...

Ronnie Lee Johnson Davis

Ronnie Lee Johnson Davis

July 12, 2026

Ronnie Lee Davis, affectionately known as Ronnie Johnson, 70, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Sunday, July 12, 2026 at his home. He was born June 11, 1956 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Earnest and Guy Eula Johnson.

A visitation will be held Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 12:00 noon until the funeral hour of 1:00 P.M. at Perry Chapel A.M.E....

DeAndre Betts

DeAndre Betts

July 6, 2026

With profound sadness and heartfelt love, we announce the passing of DeAndre Betts, who departed this life on July 6, 2026, at the age of 36.

DeAndre was born on February 21, 1990, to Selma McCaster. Early in life, he was lovingly adopted and raised by Ollie Betts, whose unwavering love, guidance, and devotion gave him a nurturing home and a...

Patricia "Trina" Freeman

Patricia "Trina" Freeman

June 29, 2026

Patricia Gilmore Freeman, 66, resident of New Madrid, Missouri, died June 29, 2026 while at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. She was born September 9, 1959 in New Madrid to the late Willie and Bernice Scott Gilmore.

A visitation will be held Saturday, July 11, 2026 at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at New Madrid...

Glenda Briggs

Glenda Briggs

June 22, 2026

Glenda Lane Briggs, 76, of Upper Marlboro, Maryland, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Bowie Springs Assisted Living Facility in Bowie, Maryland. An esteemed speech pathologist and educator, Glenda was born on December 19, 1949, in Cairo, Illinois, to the union of the late Leondas “Lee” Lane, Sr. and the late Millie Graham Lane.

Glenda grew up and lived...

Roy Langdon Morgan

Roy Langdon Morgan

June 18, 2026

Roy Langdon Morgan, age 85, of Charleston, Missouri, departed this life on June 18, 2026.

Roy was born on July 28, 1940, in Tunica, Mississippi, to the late Rev. John K. Morgan and Fannie L. Morgan. He lived a life marked by love for his family, resilience, and a deep appreciation for the relationships he built throughout the years.

He was preceded...

Eddie Lee Shepherd

Eddie Lee Shepherd

June 14, 2026

Eddie Lee Shepherd born October 22, 1953 in Charleston to Robert Lee Shepherd and Mattie Lee Wilson Shepherd. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, Floyd Wade and Robert Shepherd, Jr., and one sister, Shirley Erwin.

He graduated from East Prairie High School in East Prairie, Missouri in 1970.

In 1972, Eddie moved to Flint, Michigan....

Earnestine Anderson

Earnestine Anderson

June 9, 2026

Earnestine Williams Anderson affectionately known as (Tine) was born on September 25, 1942 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Johnnie Lee and James Lula Clark Williams. She was the oldest of ten children, five boys and five girls.

On June 9, 2026, she was called to glory at the age of 83 years, eight months and nine days at Mercy Hospital...

Larry Long

Larry Long

June 7, 2026

Larry Cornell Long was born on September 9, 1954, to Cornell and Ruthie Mae (Treadwell) Long.He was the firstborn of Cornell and Ruth Mae Long and the firstborn grandson of Joe and Hattie Treadwell.He departed this life on June 7, 2026, at his home, surrounded by loved ones.He accepted Jesus Christ at an early age, but it was during the...

Paul McClain

Paul McClain

May 31, 2026

There is a time for everything and a season for every activity under the Heavens. -Ecclesiastes 12:13

Paul Edward McClain, Sr. was a loving man of the Lord. He was born to Jeffella and Martin McClain in Portageville, Missouri 80 years ago on November 21, 1945. On May 31, 2026 after living a glorious life for the Lord, he was called...

Belinda Minner

Belinda Minner

May 26, 2026

Belinda Ann Minner, affectionately known as Mema, was born September 29, 1960 to Ezal and Willie Mae Cammon Triblett. Her life was marked by an extraordinary commitment to family, community, and service, leaving a legacy of love and compassion that touched all who knew her.

As the oldest of her siblings, Belinda embraced a role beyond that of a sister, becoming...

Terry Hicks

Terry Hicks

May 25, 2026

Terry Lynn Hicks, known affectionately as “Papa” to those closest to him, passed away on May 25, 2026, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Born on September 26, 1949, in New Madrid, Missouri to Shirley Hicks and Rose Gray, Terry lived a life full of dedication, love, and a sharp sense of style that made him stand out...

Limmie D. Pulliam

Limmie D. Pulliam

May 19, 2026

Limmie Demetrus Pulliam was born January 10, 1976, in Kennett, Missouri. He was the tenth of ten children to Virgie Mae and Limmie D. Pulliam, know to family as “Junior” or “Jun” and to the world at large as Limmie or “Lim”. His spirit departed this realm on May 19, 2026, in Houston, Texas.

Beloved by many as an internationally acclaimed...

Richard Lee Williams

Richard Lee Williams

May 18, 2026

Richard Williams, affectionately known as “Worldwide,” was born on July 15, 1953, in New Madrid, Missouri, to Renet Williams and Richard Giles.

Richard “Worldwide” was raised in New Madrid, Missouri, where he built lifelong friendships and unforgettable memories. He attended New Madrid Elementary School and graduated from New Madrid High School in 1972. He later furthered his education by completing some...

Willie G. Brooks

Willie G. Brooks

May 10, 2026

Willie George Brooks was born September 19th, 1944, in Choctaw, Alabama, to Joseph Brooks and Eva Edna O’Field Brooks.

He attended Choctaw County School and graduated. He received Christ at an early age and was baptized at John the Baptist Church in Choctaw County, Alabama.

After leaving Alabama, he moved to New York, where he found employment. Later, he moved to Detroit,...

Juanita "Neat" Jefferson

Juanita "Neat" Jefferson

May 9, 2026

Juanita "Neat" Jefferson was born on October 5, 1934, in Birds Mill Missouri, to the union of Henry and Lovey Treadwell. She was the fourth eldest of ten children born to this loving family.

Juanita received her education at Birds-Mill District #4 School, where she began building the strong values and caring spirit that would guide her throughout her life.

Juanita later...