March 18, 2025

Vivian Kinder Jones, 76, resident of Sikeston, Missouri, died Tuesday, March 18, 2025 while at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born April 20, 1948 in Jackson, Missouri to the late Oliver and Lucille Haynes Kinder. She leaves behind three sisters, Dora, Ethel and Ann, as well as one brother, Ronald.

Vivian was strong in her faith. She visited...

March 18, 2025

Mother Mary Mack was born on April 18, 1954, in Blytheville, Arkansas to Minerva Mack and Arthur Mack. She was raised by her mother and stepfather, James (Bull) Cooper. She graduated from Scott County Central High School.

Mother Mary Mack was a faithful member of the New Hope Ministries under the leadership of Bishop Larry & Pastor Louise White and served...

March 17, 2025

Kamarlius LaCarrr Smith, affectionately known as “Boo Boo”, was born Thursday, July 12, 1979 in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of Jackie Smith and Calvin Robinson. He was one of five children. He is preceded in death by three daughters, Kilani, Kamora, and Karena, his father, Calvin Robinson, his maternal grandparents, Tom and Dorothy Smith, his nephew, Chris Smith, and his...

March 13, 2025

Calvin Lafayette Campbell, affectionately known as Pete, was born April 3, 1951 in Henson, Missouri to Wayman McElroy and Helen Campbell.

In addition to his parents and his wife, Edna Campbell, he is preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Lee Campbell, five sisters, Geraldine McElroy, Tina Campbell, Dyrnell Campbell, Sylvia Campbell, and Angela Campbell, four brothers-in- law, Luther Murray, George...

February 23, 2025

Ora Lee Walker was born August 29th (30th) 1942 to Excel and Mary Walker in Turrell, AR. She departed this life on Sunday, February 23, 2025 in Sikeston, MO.

Ora Lee gave her life to Christ at an early age. She was a long-time member at B.B. Memorial Church where she was an active choir member. She later joined Mt. Pisgah...

February 18, 2025

Lorene Mhoon Coleman, 83, passed on Tuesday, February 18, 2025 at 4:22 A.M. at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston, MO. She was born June 24,1941 in Arkansas to the late Ivery D Mhoon of Crawfordville, AR and Druesilla (Anderson) Mhoon of Carroll, AR. Her parents were married for 63 years.

Lorene was the first born of thirteen children. She is...

February 15, 2025

Beverly Cross, 71, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Saturday, February 15, 2025 in Sikeston, Missouri. She was born May 7, 1953 in Wolf Island, Missouri to the late Homer Timothy Cross, Sr. and the late Mildred Gibson Cross. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brother, Ralph Edward Cross, her sister, Roxie Hicks, two brothers-in-law,...

February 14, 2025

Mr. Ronald Christopher Kent, of Ozark, Alabama, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025. He was born on December 17, 1970, in Charleston, Missouri, the son of Alice Lynn Curry-Kent and Albert Kent. 

In his early years Ronald gave his life to Christ. As he continued on his journey in life, his first job in life was...

February 13, 2025

Thomas Eugene Johnson, 60, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Thursday, February 13, 2025 while at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born July 19, 1964 in Tiptonville, Tennessee to the late Thomas Eugene Huggins and Johnnie Mae Johnson Rowe of Charleston. In addition to his father, he is preceded in death by his stepfather, Hernando D. Rowe,...

February 9, 2025

LuVera Gardner, 86, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Sunday, February 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born May 22, 1938 to the late Thorton and Mattie Henson Gardner.

Friends may call Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:00 noon until funeral hour of 1:00 P.M. at Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church in...

February 6, 2025

Frank “Donald” Ingram, 94, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born March 27, 1930 in Charleston to the late Frank Ingram and the late Alfreda Scott Rodgers. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son, Roderic Ingram, his brothers, Jack Ingram,  ...

February 1, 2025

Charles A. Smith, 57, affectionately known as Howard, resident of Farmington, Missouri, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, died Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Parkland Health Center in Farmington. He was born April 14, 1967 in Charleston to the late Hellius Curtis and the late Ruth Ann Smith Sanford. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his...

January 22, 2025

Ellis June Gregory, affectionately known as Snow and Big E, was born May 18, 1955 in Bell City, Missouri to the late Frank June Gregory and Beatrice Wallace Holland.

Ellis was s devoted, hard working family man who was a jack of all trades. Ellis loved spending time with his family, fishing, and farming. He worked on...

January 17, 2025

Leanna Yarber McElmurry, 91, resident of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, died January 17, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Cape. She was born June 22, 1933 in Caruthersville, Missouri to the late John Yarber and Helen Cook Cummings.

She loved the Lord. Leanna was a Mother of the church and a member of the Missionary Society at New Bethel...

January 13, 2025

Kotase Landry Brown, affectionately known as Dre by all who loved him, was born March 2, 1987. The son of Willie and Virginia Frazier Brown, Dre was born in Charleston, Missouri.

Dre was baptized at an early age. He attended and sang in the choir at Bethlehem Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston under the leadership of Reverend...

January 9, 2025

Phyllis Tucker-Wells, 75, died January 9, 2025.  She was born August 27, 1949.

Friends may call Saturday, January 25, 2025 at 11:00 A.M. until the funeral hour of 12:00 noon at Fervent Prayer Church, located at 10512 East 38th Street in Indianapolis, IN 46235.

Friends may also call Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at 11:00 A.M....

January 3, 2025

Steven Ray Allen, born July 10, 1949 in Norris City, Illinois, passed away on January 3, 2025 at his residence in Sikeston, Missouri, where he resided with his love, Shirley Thornton. He was the son of John B. Allen and Helen E. Allen who preceded him in death.

Steve faithfully served in the United States Army during...

January 3, 2025

David Lee Baker was born on January 6, 1957, to Wallee (Henry) Baker in Advance, Missouri. He was the fifth of six children and grew up in Bell City, Missouri, where he graduated from Bell City High School in 1976.

After high school, David worked at Arvin Automotive in Dexter, Missouri, until 1984, when he chose to...

January 1, 2025

Woodrow Anderson, Jr., 68, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born August 13, 1956 in Luxora, Arkansas to the late Woodrow Anderson Sr. and Pearllean Maggie Howard. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Roxie Anderson, his brother, Tony Anderson,...

December 31, 2024

Alvis Pollard was born October 6, 1956 in East St. Louis, Illinois to Willie and Odessa Pollard. His parents and two siblings, Michael Pollard and Veronica Matthews, have preceded him in death.

Dedicated to his family, he was an amazing father who taught his kids the importance of integrity and facing challenges head-on. He also imparted essential...