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...
Carolyn Davis
May 17, 2025
Carolyn Randle Davis, 75, resident of Sikeston, Missouri, died Saturday, May 17, 2025 while at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born January 29, 1950 to the late Robert Randle and the late Gladys Robinson. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Jason Randle, and her siblings, Jimmy Randle, Sr.,...
Maggie Horton
May 14, 2025
Maggie Horton, affectionately known as Doll, 67, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at her home. She was born November 14, 1957 in rural Charleston to the late Elbert Horton, Sr. and the late Mary Lee Riggin. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sisters, Beverly Horton, Evelyn Horton, and Carolyn Horton-Lyons,...
Gracie Mae Cox
May 13, 2025
Gracie Mae Cox was born in Horn Lake, MS on March 15, 1937 to Andrew French and Gracie Mae Miller.
Gracie Mae Cox was married to Jessie Cox, who preceded her in death.
She worked as a Childcare Assistant at Hillis Home School-Agers Academy in Memphis, TN. Then she moved from Memphis to New Madrid, MO where she worked as a Personal...
Sandra Scott
April 29, 2025
Sandra Kay Scott was born April 27, 1956 in New Madrid, Missouri to Bernice Scott-Gilmore who preceded her in death.
Sandra was also known as Mema, San, Mama. She was the oldest of four children. Sandra gave her life to Christ at an early age at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in New Madrid. Until her health failed her, Sandra suffered...
Chorice Carter
April 22, 2025
Chorice Carter, affectionately known as Thunder Cloud the Rainmaker, was born June 4, 1946 in Charleston to Climmie Carter Sr. and Cora Bryant Carter.
He was employed by Thrall Cars Manufactor Company in Chicago Heights, Illinois. He was employed until he became disabled. He then relocated back to Charleston, MO
We will miss him saying, “I’m Thunder Cloud, Thunder Cloud, Thunder Cloud...
Augustus Glass
April 21, 2025
Augustus Ceasar Glass departed this life April 21, 2025, at Methodist North Hospital in Memphis, TN at the age of 85. Augustus, fondly known as C-Boy or Gus, was born August 17, 1939, in Victoria, AR, to the late Louis Clarence Glass and Lillian Harber Glass. Ceasar, as his mother called him, grew up in LaForge, MO. He went to...
Dorothy Sikes
April 17, 2025
Dorothy M. Sikes, 98, resident of Portageville, Missouri, died Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Missouri Delta Medical Center of Sikeston. She was born August 16, 1926 to Robert and Minnie Haynes.
She was a longtime member of Zion Rock Baptist Church. Dorothy served as NAACP Chapter #4074 President for over forty years. Dorothy leaves six children, Willie Joe, Otherine, Don, Rose,...
Harold Gillespie
April 12, 2025
Harold Gillespie entered eternal rest on April 12, 2025, at 72. Born on September 12, 1952, to Perry Sr. and Esther Gillespie, Harold lived a life marked by love, generosity, and quiet strength. A proud and devoted Christian, Harold carried a deep belief that love could heal, restore, and overcome all things — a belief he lived out every day...
Shirley Jean Harris Powell
April 3, 2025
Shirley Jean Harris Powell, affectionately known as Chocolate and Shelly Jean, was born December 20, 1948, in rural Charleston, Missouri to Luther Harris and Mary Howard Myles. In addition to her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by her daughter, Marilyn Patterson, her sisters, Beatrice Bell, Murphy Palmer, Flemmie Butler, Aretha Robinson, and Janet Rogers, and a special...
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