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...
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...
Robert Lee Evans
November 16, 2025
Robert Lee Evans, 68, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Sunday, November 16, 2025 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born March 19, 1957 in Drew, Mississippi.
Arrangements are forthcoming in Mississippi with Johnson and Scott Mortuary of Cleveland, Mississippi in charge of arrangements.
Dwayne Banks
November 14, 2025
Commander Dwayne Banks, U.S. Navy Retired, 55, resident of Marston, Missouri, died Friday, November 14, 2025 while at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born December 30, 1969 in Lilbourn, Missouri to the late Andrew Banks and Glendell Timms Hamilton of Marston.
A visitation will be held Friday, November 28, 2025 at 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. at...
Melvin Steward, Sr.
November 14, 2025
Melvin Lee Steward, Sr., was born on December 22, 1964 to the union of Edgar Lee, Jr. and Pearline Marshall in Sikeston, MO. He was the oldest of five siblings and was preceded in death by his father and both sets of parental grandparents.
Melvin confessed his faith in God in the early 1980’s at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in...
Demarlo Deshea Steward
November 13, 2025
Demarlo Deshea Steward, 43, resident of Jefferson City, Missouri, formerly of Lilbourn, Missouri died Thursday, November 13, 2025 while at St. Mary’s Hospital in Jefferson City. He was born January 11, 1982 in Hayti, Missouri to the late Allen Rand and Betty Steward of Lilbourn.
Friends may call Friday, November 28, 2025 at 12:00 noon until the funeral hour of 1:00...
Grover "Curtis" Simpson
November 12, 2025
Grover Curtis Simpson, affectionately known as Curtis, was born February 22, 1950, in Charleston, Missouri to Hubert and Ruth Betts Simpson. They both precede him in death.
A graduate of Charleston High School in Charleston, Missouri, he not only excelled academically but also on the basketball court. The love for the sport remained over the years.
Curtis’ deep personal relationship with God...
Derrick Augustus Glass
November 7, 2025
Derrick Augustus Glass, 64, resident of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2025 while at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born December 25, 1960 in New Madrid, Missouri to the late Augustus Glass and Verneda Rush Glass.
Friends may call Saturday, November 29, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at New...
Patricia Ann Gross
November 7, 2025
Patricia Ann Gross, 71, resident of Sikeston, Missouri, died Friday, November 7, 2025 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born June 21, 1954 in Bell City, Missouri to the late Phillip and Pearlean Segers Gross.
Friends may come Saturday, November 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at Green Memorial Church of...
Melvin Johnson
November 4, 2025
Melvin Earl “Buck” Johnson transitioned to glory on November 4, 2025 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri surrounded by his family.
Melvin was born January 3, 1963 in Scott County, Missouri to Reverend Roosevelt and Mrs. Helen Gene Johnson. Melvin accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized under the leadership of Reverend Frank Jones at Greer's...
Larry Jesse Davis
October 31, 2025
Larry Jesse Davis, 72, resident of Portageville, Missouri, died Friday, October 31, 2025 at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, Missouri. He was born July 2, 1953 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Jesse and Floatee Evans Davis.
Friends may call Sunday, November 23, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at Life Changers Restoration Ministries located at...
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