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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August 7, 2022

Tommie Earl Newsom, 74, resident of Lilbourn, Missouri died Sunday, August 7, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  He was born July 14, 1948 in Tate County, Mississippi.

Friends may call Saturday, August 13, 2022 from 11:00 A. M. until the funeral hour of 1:00 P.M. at First Baptist Church of New Madrid...

August 5, 2022

Laventral Vantez Robinson, affectionately known as Tez, 39, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, died Friday, August 5, 2022 in his home. He was born November 3, 1982 in Charleston to Anthony Augustus Jones of Silverdale, Washington and Frances Robinson Modicue of Charleston, Missouri.

In 2001, he graduated from Charleston High School in Charleston, Missouri,...

July 31, 2022

Lillian Leshon Scott, affectionately known as Shonda, died Sunday, July 31, 2022, while at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 16, 1977 in Charleston, Missouri, to Barbara Sharp Jones of LaCenter, Kentucky and Alvin Scott of Charleston, Missouri.

Shonda spent her early years attending school in Charleston,...

July 27, 2022

Ola Mae Johnson Owens, 92, resident of Charleston, Missouri died on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 in her home.  She was born December 28, 1929 in Luxora, Arkansas to the late Benjamin and Georgia Tate Johnson.

Ola Mae was a member of Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church and served on the Mother’s Board.  She enjoyed attending church and...

July 25, 2022

Josephine Ulmer Hightower, 70, resident of Charleston, Missouri died in her home on Monday, July 25, 2022.

Friends may call Saturday, August 6, 2022 from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour of 1:00 P.M. at Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Arthur Cassell officiating.  Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery with the Williams Funeral Homes...

July 18, 2022

Billy Mack Wade transitioned to his heavenly home on July 18, 2022 at the age of 86 years.

Billy was born on May 16, 1936, to the union of Albert and Zella (Sheppard) Wade in Jackson, MO.  He attended Lincoln grade school in Jackson, MO and was a graduate of Jackson Senior High School where he was...

June 29, 2022

Willis Oliver McCleary was born February 11, 1959, in Wyatt, Missouri, to Edward Earl and Marilyn Lee Bankhead-McCleary. Willis was educated in the Wyatt Public Schools where he attended Washington Elementary School, Charleston Junior High School, and graduated from Charleston High School, Class of 1977. Immediately after graduating from high school, Willis embarked on a career in the United States...

June 28, 2022

Leonard C. Gallion, 74, affectionately known as L.C., died on June 28, 2022, while at Regional Medical Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. He was born March 19, 1948 in Itta Bena, Mississippi to the late J.C. Gallion and Elouise Jefro Fullilove. He graduated from East Prairie High School in East Prairie, Missouri. He would further his education by attending Southeast Missouri...