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...
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
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
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
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
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
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
June 14, 2026
Eddie Lee Shepherd, 72, resident of Charleston, Missouri died Sunday, June 14, 2026. He was born October 22, 1953 in Charleston to the late Robert Lee Shepherd and the late Mattie Lee Wilson Shepherd.
A visitation will be held Monday, June 22, 2026 at the Williams Funeral Chapel in Charleston from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
Marquis Pratcher
May 3, 2026
Marquis Pratcher, 47, resident of New Madrid, Missouri, died May 3, 2026 at his home. He was born January 13, 1979 in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Aron Pratcher and Rosetta Short Pratcher of New Madrid.
Friends may call Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 12:00 noon at Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Marston, Missouri with Pastor Frye officiating. Interment will...
Ronald Carter
April 25, 2026
It is with deep sadness that the family of Deacon Ronald Carter announces his passing on April 25, 2026, at the age of 75. He passed away peacefully at home in New Madrid, Missouri, surrounded by his family.
Born on June 1, 1950, in Dyersburg, Tennessee, Ronald was the son of Rev. E.D. and Mrs. Frances Carter. He grew up in...
Alice Dixon
April 24, 2026
Alice Louise Dixon, born November 29, 1950 in Charleston Missouri to Mabel Thomas and Sidney Dixon. Alice was a graduate of Charleston High. Upon graduating she worked as a postal worker for several years in the Chicago area before returning to Charleston where she worked as a nursing aid and medical technician. Alice dedicated many years to the Charleston Manor...
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