May 15, 2022

Leola Cothran., daughter of Pleas Starks and Lillie Harris Starks, was born July 20, 1919 in Crawfordville, Arkansas.  She was one of 15 children born to this union, five girls and ten boys.  Her parents, four sisters, and ten brothers have preceded her in death.  Her children, Eddie Starks, Shirley McGill, David Biles, and Donald Biles have also preceded...

May 8, 2022

Limmie D. Pulliam, Sr. was born March 10, 1935, in Sarepta, Mississippi, the 7 th of 8 children born to Howard and Hester Pulliam.

In search of a better way of life, the Pulliams migrated to Missouri in 1941 settling in Steele, Missouri and working as day laborers (chopping beans (big weeding) and chopping and picking cotton). ...

May 1, 2022

Ruth Henry Williams (affectionately known as Flossie), age 90, departed this life on May 1 st , 2022 in Chicago, IL., surrounded by her daughter Beverly Crockwell, granddaughter Kysha Crockwell and great granddaughter Jasmine Vance.

She was born December 30, 1931 to the late George Howard Henry Sr. and Carrie Travis Henry of Bell City, MO.

April 6, 2022

Joe N. Bankhead, Jr., 61, passed away on April 6, 2022, at his home. He was born January 3, 1961, in Wyatt, Missouri to the late Joe Nathan Bankhead, Sr. and Lillian Ann Sloan Bankhead. Joe graduated from Charleston High School in 1979 and furthered his education at the University of Missouri at Columbia (Mizzou) on a National Merit Scholarship....

March 28, 2022

Larry Charles Donnell Walker, affectionately known as Dink, resident of Amory, Mississippi, formerly of Charleston, Missouri died Monday, March 28, 2022 at North Mississippi Medical Center in West Point, Mississippi.  He was born September 8, 1951 in Diehlstadt, Missouri to the late Mose Walker, Sr. and Alice Robinson Walker.

Dink attended Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church during...

March 9, 2022

On March 16th, 1988, Acie Dixon III was born in Sikeston, MO to Acie Dixon Jr. & Shontelle Dixon. Affectionately known as Trey, he lived his 33 years on this earth with determination & confidence.

He began his journey to success at age 11 playing little league football. At 96 pounds, he was one of the smallest...

March 6, 2022

John Thomas “Lafayette” Hightower, 65, affectionately known as Laffy, was born to Mr. Cecil B. and Mrs. Mable Hightower on March 18, 1956 in Charleston, Mssouri.  He left to get his reward on Sunday, March 6, 2022 while in his home.  He is preceded in death by his parents, two sons, John and Gemane, three sisters, Carrie, Polly, and...

February 21, 2022

James Davis, Jr., affectionately known as J.D., was born May 3, 1951, in Stephens, AR, to the union of James Davis, Sr., and Tessie Davis.  James attended the Stephens School District, graduated from Carver High School, and continued his education at the University of Arkansas, Pine Bluff, achieving a Bachelor of Science degree in Music Education.  During...

February 19, 2022

Clintayzia DeJanae Nashay Clark, affectionately known as Dunna, 23, resident of Cape Girardeau, Missouiri died February 19, 2022 in Charleston, Missouri.  She was born January 22, 1999 in Sikeston, Missouri to Clintrus “Mook” Clark of Charleston, Missouri  and Betty “BJ” Moore of Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

She attended Charleston Public Schools.

Dunna was a good person...

February 8, 2022

Southern Jones, Jr., 77, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Tuesday, February 8, 2022 in his home.  He was born January 26, 1945 in Tiptonville, Tennessee to the late Southern Jones, Sr. and Arzalia Haley Jones. He was one of 13 siblings.

Southern attended Grand Avenue Seventh-Day Adventist Church in Charleston, Missouri where he had a strong faith...

February 8, 2022

Jullie Mae Boldes, 81, a resident of Charleston, Missouri, was called to rest on February 8, 2022 in Sikeston, Missouri. She was born May 8, 1940 in Tupelo, Mississippi to James A. and Julia James Harris.

Jullie loved helping people. She was a certified nurses’ aid, and worked at Charleston Manor for over 20 years until her...

February 6, 2022

Hattie Mae Nelson died Sunday, February 6, 2022 in her home in Charleston, Missouri.  She was born September 17, 1948 in Dyersburg, Tennessee to the late T.A. Williams and Elnora Cobbs Ware.

She attended Lincoln School in Charleston, Missouri.

Hattie enjoyed taking care of others and meeting their needs.  She found satisfaction in her chosen...

January 31, 2022

Irvin Laroy Blair was born November 11, 1957, to the proud parents of Mamie Blair and Arthur Louis Carter. Irvin was preceded in death by his parents, Mamie Blair and Arthur Louis Carter, his son, Telly Blair, his brother, Charles Blair, and his sisters, Lisa Blair and Valencia Smith.

Irvin accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior,...

January 24, 2022

Shyree Adrianna Pullen was born December 24, 1992 to the late Sharla Rosanna Pullen  and Pierre Jackson in Little Rock, Arkansas.    She accepted Christ at an early age, and was baptized at the First Baptist Church of Melrose Park, IL, under the leadership of the late Pastor Harry McNelty.  After moving to Aurora, IL, Shyree ...

January 22, 2022

Stephanie Rochelle Cannon, 41, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Saturday, January 22, 2022 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  She was born October 11, 1980 in Hayti, Missouri to the late Roosevelt Hill and Gladys Dixon.

She attended House of Refuge Church under the pastorage of Elder Monroe Davis. After his passing, she attended Glory...

January 21, 2022

Gene Arrington was born July 2, 1942 in Portageville, Missouri to the late Luvenia Tate Arrington and “Sonny” Wesley Arrington Sr.  He was a graduate of Central High School in Hayti, Missouri.  Gene departed this life on Friday, January 21, 2022.

Gene confessed his faith in Jesus Christ and joined Good Hope Missionary Baptist Church in Marston,...

January 10, 2022

Ethel Marie Pettigrew was born on February 12, 1944 in Wilson City, Missouri to Thomas Pettigrew and Jettie Mae Archie Pettigrew-Napier.

Ethel accepted God as her Savior early in life and was a member of Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church under pastor Reverend T. R. Tyus and found her final church home at Ollie Grove Missionary Baptist...

January 4, 2022

Gloria Verline Hopkins, 26, was found Tuesday, January 4, 2022 in her home in Carbondale, Illinois.  She was born January 9, 1995 to Michell Hackney of Marion, Illinois and Wilbert Barber of Champaign, Illinois.

Gloria graduated from Marion High School in 2013 in Marion, Illinois.  She would further her education by obtaining her phlebotomy certification.

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December 31, 2021

J D Wilson, Jr., affectionately known as Bill, died Friday, December 31, 2021 in his home in Bertrand, Missouri.  He was born July 4, 1948 in Osceola, Arkansas to the late J D Wilson, Sr. and Veatrice Crider Wilson.

He attended Lincoln School in Charleston, Missouri.

J D loved working on the farm. It was...

December 9, 2021

Shirley Jean (Clemons) Johnson was born June 20, 1953 in Charleston, Missouri to Manuel Clemons and Margrett (Dickson) Clemons. She was one of nine siblings, three boys and six girls. Her husband Jimmy Johnson, her parents, two brothers: Herbert Clemons and Willie Clemons, three sisters: Geneva Clemons, Laura Louise (Clemons) Browning, Martha Ann (Clemons) Green, six brothers-in-law, and one...