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...

December 6, 2021

Sidguordney Jacques Straughter, affectionately known as “Sid”, was born April 19, 1989 in Sikeston, MO to Tamara Straughter and Vernon Evans.  She is preceded in death by two brothers, Vernon Haynes and Tobias Moore, one sister , Kimyata “Nu-Nu” Haynes, maternal grandparents, Wilma Jean Straughter and Billy Gene Oliver.

Sid started her journey called life being raised...

November 27, 2021

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Hershel Banks, 30, resident of Austell, Georgia, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, died Saturday, November 27, 2021, at Northside Hospital in Atlanta, Georgia.  He was born November 25, 1991 in St. Louis, Missouri  to Michael Banks of Austell, Georgia and to the late Joyce Riley.

Hershel lived most of his life...

November 24, 2021

Delores Jean Sharp Scott, 78, died Wednesday, November 24, 2021 at Delta South Nursing Care & Rehabilitaion Services in Sikeston, Missouri.  She was born March 12, 1943 in Dorena, Missouri to the late Monroe and Louise Coleman Sharp.

Friends may call Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at Opportunity...

November 23, 2021

Roddy Pierce, affectionately known as Geely, 61, resident of Charleston, Missouri died Tuesday, November 23, 2021 in his home. He was born March 9, 1960 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Paul Winbush and Rovine Crider Pierce.

Roddy graduated from Charleston High School, Class of 1978.  While there, he enjoyed playing basketball.  He was at his best...

November 20, 2021

Laylani Aliszae LaShaye Cody, 6 months of age, gained her heavenly wings Saturday, November 20, 2021 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.  She was born May 5, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri to Aaron Cody of Malden, Missouri and Mercedez Resonno of New Madrid, Missouri.

Friends may call Saturday, December 4, 2021 from 11:00 A.M....

November 14, 2021

Judia Theresa Redman, 86, affectionately known as Ms. Judy, died Sunday, November 14, 2021 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  She was born September 2, 1935 in New Madrid, Missouri to the late Milton and Blanche Alston White.

She attended O’Bannon High School in New Madrid, Missouri and graduated in 1952 at the age of...

November 7, 2021

Ada M. Brazier Harris, 91, died Sunday, November 7, 2021 in Chicago, Illinois.  She was born May 25, 1930 to the late Leonard and Clara Brazier.

Graveside services will be held  Friday, November 12, 2021 at 12:00 noon in Spencer Heights Memorial Cemetery in Mounds, Illinois with Pastor Samuel Gibson officiating.  The Williams Funeral Homes of Charleston...

November 4, 2021

Willie B. Small, Jr., 61, resident of Cairo, Illinois, died Thursday, November 4, 2021 in his home surrounded by family. He was born January 1, 1960 in Lilbourn, Missouri to the late Willie B. Small, Sr. and Eletha Morris Small of Lilbourn, Missouri. Friends may call Saturday, November 13, 2021 from 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 1:00 P.M....

October 28, 2021

Ernest G. Tate, affectionately known as Fred, 72, resident of Wilson City, Missouri died Thursday, October 28, 2021, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on September 5, 1949 in Cliftonville, Mississippi to the late Less Tate and Sallie Reed Orr.

Ernest loved the Lord.  He served as the Head Usher at Ollie...

October 20, 2021

Florence Jean (Brown) Dixon was born on Tuesday, July 4, 1950, in Charleston, Missouri to Willie Pearl (Crafton) Brown and Willie “Snow” Brown. Florence was one of five children: two boys and three girls. She was the middle child that kept everyone on their toes. She was the true life of the party (of our family), she cherished close...

October 17, 2021

Nina Ronnette Tate-Boyd, 52, resident of Sikeston, passed away peacefully, Sunday, October 17, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri with her children by her side.  She was born February 5, 1969 in St. Louis Missouri to the late Ervin Tate Sr. and Eva-Nell First of Fort Dodge, Iowa.

Nina attended Beaumont High School located in...

October 15, 2021

Walter Charles Spence, Jr., affectionately known as Bommie, 70, passed away peacefully Friday, October 15, 2021 at home with his wife holding his hands and by his side. He was born March 11, 1951 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Walter and Dorcas Betts Spence. Friends may call Saturday, October 23, 2021 at Opportunity Church of God in Christ...

October 10, 2021

Alfonso Harton was born November 28, 1943 in Braggadocio, Missouri to the late William and Lela Jones Harton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two brothers, W.L. Harton, and Wilbert Harton, and two sisters, Ethel Mae Rush, and Twila Fay Chisem.

He was a former member of the Trinity Church of Deliverance...

October 9, 2021

Mose Perry was born January 26, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Lucille Mack.

Mose resided at the Horton Foster Home located at 618 Vine Street in Charleston, Missouri.

He moved there from the Sikeston Regional Center on January 15, 1988.  During this time, he was shown so much love and kindness.

October 6, 2021

Freddie Lee Gentry was born into life in West Memphis, Arkansas on August 2, 1945 to John L. Gentry and Ruthie Mae Robinson Gentry. He departed this life on October 6, 2021 at Southgate Rehabilitation and Nursing Facility in Metropolis, Illinois  at the age of  76 years, two months, and four days.

Mr. Gentry surrendered his life...