October 26, 2022

William Thomas Sinks, affectionately known as Weasel, 53, of Charleston, Missouri died October 26, 2022. He was born November 16, 1968 in Charleston to the late William Al Craven and Dorothy Jean Sinks.

He attended Charleston High School in Charleston, Missouri.

William began as a cook and was later promoted to manager at Huddle House...

October 23, 2022

Rodney Rigay Johnson, Sr., 50, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Sunday, October 23, 2022. He was born July 22, 1972 to the late Howard Lee Chisolm and Odessa Jennings Johnson.

Rodney attended Charleston High School before relocating to Michigan and ultimately earning his GED (General Educational Development) diploma. In 2019, he became a Certified Nursing Assistant.

October 19, 2022

Mary Lee Riggin, 87, resident of Charleston, Missouri died October 19, 2022. She was born July 14, 1935 in Wyatt, Missouri to the late Orange and Luella Neal Riggin.

Mary was a member of Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church where she served as an usher.

She enjoyed cooking. She was a great cook and would...

October 16, 2022

Ronald Lewis Conner was born on June 25, 1951 in Bell City, Missouri to the late Roberta Weakley-Conner and Ross Conner Sr. In addition to his parents, his oldest sister, Laverne Conner-Wiseman and brother-in-law, Michael York, preceded him in death.

Ronald was a 1969 graduate of Cape Central High School. He then went on to attend Southeast...

October 11, 2022

Henry Earl Stevens, 75, resident of Haywood City, Missouri died Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born December 6, 1946 in Macon, Mississippi to the late John Henry Stevens and Mary Alice Jones Stevens. Funeral services will begin at 12:00 noon at New Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church in Haywood City, Missouri...

October 11, 2022

Percy Lee Atkins, a long-time resident of Charleston, MO died Tuesday, October 11, 2022, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.  He was born May 01, 1975, in Hayti, Missouri to the late Reverend Leroy Reed and Annie Simmons Reed.

Percy was a barber by trade and a beloved member of the community.  He was...

October 8, 2022

George Kent, Jr., 66, beloved son, father, brother, and grandfather, resident of Charleston, Missouri passed away, Saturday, October 8, 2022 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  He was born June 11, 1956 in Charleston to George Kent, Sr. and Susie Bea Reed Kent.

He was the fifth child born of eleven children.  He attended Charleston High...

September 30, 2022

Bobby Lee Johnson, Jr., was a sharp dresser who knew how to put a smile on your face with a joke or funny story. He kept people rolling in laughter because he could find humor in many of life’s circumstances.

Bobby graduated from Charleston High School with the class of 1975. He continued his education at Southeast...

September 27, 2022

Margaret Evelyn Harris Howard, 53, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Tuesday, September 27, 2022 in Sikeston, Missouri. She was born April 10, 1969 in Sikeston, Missouri to the late Raymond and Betty Smith Harris. In addition to her parents, her daughter, Ophelia Hutton, and her nephew, Frederick Fleming, also preceded her in death.

She attended Charleston High...

September 26, 2022

Mae Alice Tucker was born November 3, 1940, to the union of John Lee Tucker and Louella (Harris) Tucker in Painton, Missouri.  She was the second child of the nine born to the union; six boys and three girls.  She was preceded in death by her father, John Lee, mother, Louella, brothers, Herman Leo and George Lee and one...

September 24, 2022

Beverly June Jones died Sunday, September 25, 2022. She was born May 8, 1961 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Sullivan Cassell and Ardell Walker Straughter. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Robert Lee Straughter, Sherwood Cross, and Herman Straughter, two sisters, Ruth Ann Sanford and  Wilma Jean Straughter, and one grandson, Lamontaye Williams, Jr.

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September 12, 2022

Rodney Jerome Bird departed this life on Monday, September 12, 2022 at Christian Hospital Northeast in St. Louis, MO. He was born June 25, 1973 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Dr. William Bird, Sr. and Rose Mary Lewis Bird.

Rodney was a graduate of Cape Girardeau Central High School, where he was very beloved, and a member...

September 12, 2022

Earnest King McFerren, 65, resident of North Lilbourn, Missouri died  Monday, September 12, 2022.  He was born November 16, 1956 in North Lilbourn to the late Sammie Lee McFerren and Arnell Walker McFerren.

A visitation will be held Friday, September 16, 2022 at Mount Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Lilbourn, Missouri from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M....

September 9, 2022

Robert Eugene Betts was born November 10, 1951 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to R B Betts and Mary Mollie Peterson. He was blessed to be raised by Ethelee Weekley who preceded him in death. Robert was also preceded in death by his sisters, Minnie Louise Russell and Phyllis (Pat) Rosetta Betts. Robert was a 1967 graduate of St. Pius High...

September 8, 2022

Edmund Kinte Curry was born on February 20, 1977 in St. Louis, Missouri to Carlton Primm and Irene Curry.

He was a graduate of Cape Central High School.

Ed enjoyed playing video games, dancing, and visiting his friends and family.  Everyone looked forward to and is going to miss those visits from Ed.

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September 7, 2022

Mr. Otis “Corey” Henderson, 51, resident of Bloomington, Illinois passed away Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Carle BroMenn Medical Center in Normal, Illinois. He was born September 10, 1970 in Cairo, Illinois to Otis and Martha Henderson of Cairo, Illinois.

Otis attended Cairo High School and graduated in 1988.  He had several names that he was known...

September 2, 2022

Sumona Lea Wheeler, affectionately known as Boot Nanny, departed this life on Friday, September 2, 2022.  She was born December 3, 1979 in Chaffee, Missouri to Darlene Wheeler of Haywood City, Missouri.

Sumona graduated from Scott County Central High School in 1998.  While there, she was active in basketball and softball.  She would later graduate from Trend...

August 21, 2022

Corey Brooks, 42, of Jackson, Tennessee, was unexpectedly taken away from us August 21, 2022. He was born April 1, 1980, in Jackson, Tennessee to the late Freddy and Delois Brooks. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Jason Brooks, and his late grandparents, Louis Van Montjoy, Sr., and Katherine Montjoy of Sikeston,...

August 17, 2022

Mrs. Ethel Marie Treadwell Banks was born August 16, 1949 in Point Pleasant, MO to the late Joe and Hattie Johnson Treadwell. On Wednesday August 17, 2022, Ethel was called to a better place as she closed her eyes while at Missouri Delta Hospital in Sikeston, MO at the age of 73 years old. She was one of ten...

August 15, 2022

Bennie Joe Cooper, 68, died Monday, August 15, 2022 at his home in Centralia, Illinois. He was born December 1, 1953 in Dale, Arkansas to the late Wash Cooper and Ida Mae Winters Cooper.

Bennie had a strong relationship with God.  His fondest memories were fellowshipping at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Pinhook, Missouri.

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