James Jackson
October 20, 2025
James Melvin Jackson, 67, resident of Bradley, Illinois, died Monday, October 20, 2025. He was born February 20,1958 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Harrison and Mary Jackson Sr.
He received his formal education in Charleston and graduated from Charleston Senior High School. He was a former employee at Caterpillar in Montgomery, IL and Utley Trucking Company in Steele Missouri.
James “Melvin”...
Vera Lee Kizer-Davis
October 18, 2025
Vera Lee Kizer-Davis, 85, resident of West Des Moines, Iowa, formerly of Cairo, Illinois, died Saturday, October 18, 2025 while at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born March 16, 1940 in Charleston, Mississippi to the late Herman and Laura McClellan Marshall.
Friends may call Saturday, November 1, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of...
Liza Lofton
October 12, 2025
Liza Mae Lofton, aged 91, passed away peacefully on October 12th, 2025 at her daughter’s home in Huntsville, AL, after a battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Born on May 13, 1934 to James and Mary Farr in Morehouse, Missouri alongside her fraternal twin sister Lila Mae. They were 2 of 16, and the only girls in the family.
Liza will be remembered...
Robert Hollomon
October 6, 2025
Robert A. Hollomon, 79, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Tuesday, October 6, 2025 at his home. He was born March 29, 1946 to the late Hozie Hollomon and Inez Tate Ellis.
Friends may call Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at the Williams Funeral Chapel in Charleston.
Eddie Moon
October 4, 2025
Eddie Moon, 73, resident of Sikeston, Missouri, died Saturday, October 4, 2025 at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. He was born October 14, 1951 in Turrell, Arkansas to the late Ivery D. Mhoon and Druesilla Anderson Mhoon.
Friends may call Saturday, October 18, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at St. John Missionary Baptist Church in...
Mario Williams-West
September 21, 2025
Mario Demond Williams-West was born June 27, 1979 in Chaffee, Missouri to Undra West and Berneice Williams West.
He was a strong believer in Christ. Mario maintained his own personal relationship with God. He knew the bible and wouldn’t hesitate to talk about it. Talking and being around others brought him much joy. He truly enjoyed spending time with family and...
Keon T. Chavers
September 14, 2025
Keon Terrall Chavers, 37, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, transitioned to eternal rest on September 14, 2025.
Keon was born in Chicago Heights, Illinois, at St. James Hospital. He spent his early years in Chicago Heights before making Southeast Missouri his home for most of his life. A proud graduate of New Madrid Central High School, Class of 2007, Keon went on...
Craig Walker
August 11, 2025
Craig Steven Clint Walker, 66, died Monday, August 11, 2025 at Heartland Care and Rehab Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born June 6, 1959 in Diehlstadt, Missouri to the late Mose Walker, Sr. and the late Alice Robinson Walker.
Craig attended Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston, Missouri during his younger years. He was baptized and began enjoying...
Baron Betts
August 7, 2025
Baron Jose Betts, affectionately known as "Uncle B," was born on December 10, 1968, in Charleston, Missouri. He was the son of Charles Betts and Verna Goodin Barr. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sisters, Varonda Betts and Felicia Betts.
In his younger years, he relocated to California. After completing his eighth grade year at...
Eric Lawrence
July 15, 2025
Eric Lawrence, Sr., 60, affectionately known as “KeKe”, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Tuesday, July 15, 2025 in the comfort of his home. He was born May 12, 1965 in Charleston, Missouri to the late James Clark and the late Verlene Lawrence.
Friends may call Saturday, July 26, 2025 at 12:00 noon until the funeral hour of 1:00 P.M. at Opportunity...
Hazel Ann Clemons
July 8, 2025
Hazel Ann Burns Clemons, 79, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Tuesday, July 8, 2025 peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 29, 1946 in Belle Glade, Florida to the late Willie and Lillian Copes Burns.
A visitation will be held Friday, July 18, 2025 at 12:00 noon until the memorial service begins at 1:00 P.M....
Kelvin Jerome Hill Sr.
June 28, 2025
At the age of 62 years, Kelvin Jerome Hill, Sr., one of our heroic United States Navy Veterans, passed away on June 28, 2025 in Orlando, Florida. Over the years, he experienced multiple illnesses which lead to this incurable end result. His transition to heaven was peaceful with his immediate family at his hospital bedside. Kelvin will truly be missed...
Louise Jones Simmons
June 23, 2025
Louise Jones-Simmons was born May 16, 1941, in Frenchmans Bayou, Arkansas to the late Robert and Irene Murphy Jones.
In addition to her father and mother, she is preceded in death by her husband, Bufford Simmons, her brothers: Robert Jones Jr. (Pig), Kansas City, KS, Willie Jones (Bud), Chicago, IL, Eddie Jones, Detroit, MI, Robert Jones, Detroit, MI, L.C. Jones, Chicago,...
Willetta Nelson
June 17, 2025
Willetta Faye Nelson was born February 21, 1962 in New Madrid, MO to the late Oscar Nelson Jr. and the late Laura Nelson (Bartlett). She was also preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Oscar Nelson and Virgie Nelson, maternal grandparents Louis Bartlett and Rosie Lee Bartlett and siblings, Maria Joyce Nelson, Alfonzo Nelson, Gwendolyn Nelson and Terry Nelson. Willetta...
Alyce Michelle Horrell
June 4, 2025
Alyce Michelle Horrell, 62, affectionately known as Michelle, died Wednesday, June 4, 2025. She was born February 13, 1963 to the late Leo Clemons and the late Dorothy Gail Horrell Anderson.
A funeral service will be Saturday, June 21, 2025 at 2:00 P.M. at the Bowden Civic Center in Charleston, Missouri with Pastor Lusajo Kasyupa of Grand Avenue Seventh Day Adventist...
Adrias Smith
June 2, 2025
Adrias Demarcus Smith was born December 13, 1984 to Joyce Ann Smith and Archie Winford, Sr. in Hayti, Missouri. He confessed his life at an early age.
He is preceded in death by both parents, four brothers, and one sister.
On Monday, June 2, 2025 while at his home in New Madrid, Adrias transitioned to his heavenly home at the age of...
LeRoy Braden
May 28, 2025
LeRoy Braden, age 88, transitioned from this life to his eternal home on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, in his home. He was born March 18, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert and Joan Shelton Braden. He was raised by his grandparents, Walter and Ellen Braden.
LeRoy attended and graduated from Pearl High School in Nashville, Tennessee.
Upon graduation, LeRoy enlisted in...
Remona "Susie" Jones Easton
May 27, 2025
Remona Ann Jones Easton, affectionately known as Susie, was born October 23, 1967, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Ozell Jones and Joyce Jones Washington of Charleston, Missouri.
She was a member of Nail Ministries for 17 years. She loved the Lord. She was a free spirit who was non-confrontational. She was on the Usher Board and proudly wore her...
Ollie Jean Robinson
May 19, 2025
Ollie "Jean" Starnes Robinson was born January 8, 1958 in Tunica, MS to the late Cleve Starnes and Ollie Mae Brown Starnes.
Jean accepted Christ as her Lord and Savior at an early age and was baptized as a teenager under the leadership of Pastor Frank Jones at Travelers Rest M.B. Church. She then joined West End Missionary Baptist Church, and...
Agnes Bostic Cooper
May 18, 2025
Agnes Bostic Cooper was born Friday, October 1, 1943 in New Madrid, Missouri to the late Reverend L.B. Bostic and Pearlean King Bostic. She was one of eight children born to this union.
Agnes was a member of Shiloh Baptist Church under the leadership of Pastor Darren Horrell but was appointed as a Church Mother under Pastor Nathan Johnson. Agnes loved...
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