January 28, 2023

Ollie Mae Betts , affectionately known as Duke, was born February 12, 1956 in Cape Girardeau to Robert Betts and Ethel Eggleston Weakley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her step-father, Don Weakley, her brother, Robert Betts, and her sisters, Phyllis Betts and Lenora Beal.

She gave her life to Christ at...

January 28, 2023

Leon Bradley, Jr. was born January 9, 1934 in Osceola, Arkansas to Leon Bradley, Sr. and Mary Bradley Hunt. He was one of nine children; one brother and seven sisters. His parents and all of his siblings have preceded him in death.

Leon accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior and united with Mount Hope Baptist Church...

January 25, 2023

Chillis Johnson, Jr. affectionately called CJ, was born August 13,1950 in Portageville, MO to Chillis Johnson Sr. and Bertha Mae Smith. At the age of 72 years and 12 days, Chillis answered the call of the Almighty God and departed this life Wednesday January 25, 2023.

He attended elementary and Junior High School in Howardville, MO and...

January 23, 2023

Theotis Robinson was born July 24, 1964 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Lee and Lucy Carter Robinson.

He graduated from Cape Central High School in 1981. After high school, he enlisted in the United States Army. When he returned home, he became self-employed as a carpenter. Working with his hands was his gift. He did things such...

January 10, 2023

Ronnie Lee Gross, Jr., 31, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born July 25, 1991 in Sikeston, Missouri to Ronnie Lee Gross, Sr. and Wallee Jenkins both of Sikeston.

Friends may call Saturday, January 21, 2023 from 10:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at Green Memorial Church of God...

January 9, 2023

Mother Rutha L. Boyd, 86, died Monday, January 9, 2023 in Sierra Vista, Arizona.  She was born February 12, 1936 in Charleston, MO to the late Rufus and Priscilla Price Lark. She was the 21st of 23 beloved children and devoted her life to the loving service of others.

She was preceded in her home going by:...

January 9, 2023

Cecil R. Smith, 79, formerly of Wolf Island, Missouri, died Monday, January 9, 2023 at his home in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born June 12, 1943 in Wolf Island, Missouri to the late Leon and Thelma Pettigrew Smith.

Visitation will be held Friday, January 20, 2023 from 5:00 P.M. until 7:00 P.M. at the Williams Funeral...

December 24, 2022

Major Combs, 80, died Saturday, December 24, 2022 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born January 31, 1942 in Clarksdale, Mississippi to the late Jeff Combs and Olevie Bell.

There will be no public services.

December 17, 2022

Kenya Kaye Stokes, 44, resident of Memphis, Tennessee, formerly of Sikeston, Missouri, died Saturday, December 17, 2022 at Methodist University Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.  She was born April 7, 1978 in Sikeston to Eddie Lambert and Ethel Stokes both of Sikeston.

She was of the Baptist faith and had her own personal relationship with God.

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December 4, 2022

Francis Montjoy, 58, resident of Huntsville, Texas, died Sunday, December 4, 2022 in her home. She was born September 8, 1964 in East Prairie, Missouri to the late Louis Van Montjoy, Sr. and the late Katherine Dickson Montjoy.

She was a graduate of Sikeston High School in Sikeston, Missouri, class of 1983.

Francis attended Greater...

November 29, 2022

Michael Lamonte Hull, 50, resident of Lavergne, Tennessee died Tuesday, November 29, 2022 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  He was born October 23, 1972 to Viola Hull Ruffin of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

He graduated from Penn Foster High School in Scottsdale, AZ in 1999. He later attended Grand Canyon University in Phoenix, AZ.

Michael was a...

November 29, 2022

Willie D. Johnson, Jr., 62, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Missouri Delta Medical Center.  He was born February 28, 1960 in Indianola, Mississippi to Willie D. Johnson, Sr. of Memphis, Tennessee and Rosetta Short Pratcher of New Madrid, Missouri.

He attended elementary school in Marston and junior high in Howardville.  Willie entered...

November 28, 2022

Carolyn Jean Hamilton West was born August 27, 1951 in Chicago, IL to Annie Mae LaFont Hamilton and Robert Hamilton Sr. She was one of five children.

She graduated from Lilbourn High School, Lilbourn, MO in 1970. Carolyn confessed faith in Christ and joined First Baptist Church, Howardville, MO. Her favorite scripture were Psalm 93, 94 &...

November 26, 2022

Bonnie Sue Sutton, 65, resident of Antioch, Tennessee died November 26, 2022 at her home. She was born September 26, 1957 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Bonnie Ray Sutton and Wilmetine Nesby.

She graduated in 1975 from Charleston High School in Charleston, Missouri.

Bonnie worked many years until her retirement from Bethany Rehabilitation Center...

November 25, 2022

Adrienne Charisse Snow, affectionately known as “Suga Momma”, 16, resident of Charleston, Missouri died Friday, November 25, 2022 at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. She was born June 20, 2006 in Sikeston, Missouri, the daughter of Julius Kent and Selmanique Snow both of Charleston.

She was the oldest of her four siblings, and the oldest twin by ten...

November 14, 2022

Laura Ann Pulliam was born in Hayti, Missouri on March 22, 1959. She was the third child born to Limmie D. Pulliam, Sr. and Virgie M. (Moore) Pulliam. Laura transitioned from earthly life on November 14, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, Arkansas.

Laura accepted Christ at the early age of 12 years old. She...

November 4, 2022

Doris Jean Gant, 65, died Friday, November 4, 2022 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born November 13, 1956 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Sylvester Gant and Annie D. Gardner Hines.

She graduated in 1975 from East Prairie High School in East Prairie, Missouri.

Doris had a personal relationship with God. She attended Bethlehem...

October 31, 2022

Mary Lewis-Long, 72, died Monday, October 31, 2022 at her home in Marston, Missouri. She was born March 12, 1950 to the late James Lewis Sr. and Florence Moore Lewis in West Memphis, Arkansas. She was one in a family of seven siblings, one was her twin sister.

Mary was raised by her late Aunt Fannie who...

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.