February 15, 2020

Ernestine Wells,  78, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died, February 15, 2020, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born June 30, 1941 in Deeson, Mississippi to the late Charlie and Ocie Harris Johnson.

Ernestine accepted Christ at an early age and was of the Baptist faith.  She had a personal relationship with God...

February 11, 2020

Tommie Lee Wiggins, Jr., affectionately known as Joe Rock, 54, resident of Charleston, Missouri was found February 12, 2020 in his home.  He was born September 3, 1965 in Shelby, Mississippi to Tommie Wiggins, Sr. and Rosetta Leaks-Ingram.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. at Serenity Funeral Home, 1638 Sycamore...

February 8, 2020

Nannie Mae McCluney Williams, 83, resident of Raytown, Missouri,  formerly of Charleston, Missouri died Saturday, February 8, 2020 at Truman Medical Center-Lakewood in Kansas City, Missouri.  She was born April 25, 1936 in Center Ridge, Arkansas to the late Earnest McCluney and Hattie Odelia Canady.

Nannie accepted Christ at an early age and was a member of...

February 8, 2020

Cynthia LaVerne Burrell-Redd, 47, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died February 8, 2020 at her home.  She was born October 26, 1972 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Curtis Burrell and Nazareth and Earl Baker of Haywood City, Missouri.

She attended Scott County Central High where she was a member of the 1990 graduating class.   She later attended...

February 2, 2020

Edward Lee Graham, Sr., 59, resident of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, died February 2, 2020 in Marston, Missouri.  He was born March 20, 1960 in Hayti, Missouri to the late Clarence and Alberta Reed Graham.

Edward, affectionately known as "Abe" loved landscaping, helping others and listening to his favorite blues singer, Johnnie Taylor.  Abe enjoyed life to the...

February 2, 2020

Major Eugene Reed was born May 25, 1970 in Hayti, Missouri to Curtis Louden and Linda Kaye Reed Burton.  As the eldest of three children, he was a protective son and big brother, especially of his sister.

He was a very strong willed and courageous child with a gentle heart.  As an adolescent, he loved Bruce Lee...

January 25, 2020

Edwin Clement "E. C."  Beasley, 81, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Saturday, January 25, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  He was born April 18, 1938 in Tunica, Mississippi to the late Alfonsa and Beulah Demby Beasley.

He was a former member of West End Missionary Baptist Church in Sikeston, Missouri, where he sung...

January 23, 2020

Leona Yarber Burkley, affectionately known as "Nonnie,"  86, resident of Sikeston, Missouri died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  She was born September 26, 1933 in Tipton, Tennessee to the late Willie and Betty Ann Thompson.

She attended Charleston Public Schools and was a high school graduate.

Leona was...

January 16, 2020

Carl Pritchard, 84, resident of Charleston, Missouri died, Thursday, January 16, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  He was born June 10, 1935 in Hickman, Kentucky to the late William and Annie Zirkle Pritchard.

He was a member of House of Prayer World Outreach Center in Charleston, Missouri.  Carl was very religious and was...

January 14, 2020

Marale Darnell Verner, 44, resident of St. Louis, Missouri died Tuesday, January 14, 2020 in St. Louis, Missouri.  He was born October 15, 1975 to Freddie Warren and Felecia Verner in Sikeston, Missouri. Marale was the first born to both parents. He is preceded in death by his father and his grandparents, L.T. & Margie Wiggins of Sikeston, Missouri...

January 13, 2020

William Lee, Jr., 72 resident of Paducah, Kentucky formerly of Charleston, Missouri died Monday, January 13, 2020 at his home.  He was born May 28, 1947 in Charleston, Missouri to the late William and Bertha Lee.

He was a member of the 1967 Graduating Class of the Charleston High School in Charleston, Missouri where he played football...

January 4, 2020

Emma Lue Head-Lewis was born July 30, 1947 in Skene, Mississippi to Clayton Willie Lee and Lenora Jones Head.  Her parents, one brother, Welton Jones Smith and six sisters, Ruth, Blanchie Mae, Louise, Mary, Martha and Bernice have all preceded her in death.

She attended McEvans School in Shaw, Mississippi.

Emma was united in Holy...

January 4, 2020

Bernice Scott Gilmore, 81, resident of New Madrid, Missouri died on January 4, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born March 25, 1938 in Conrand, Arkansas to the late Algen and Essie Bruce Scott.

She confessed hope in Christ at an early age and was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church...

January 1, 2020

Jettie Mae Daniel, affectionately known as "Peanut", 89, resident of Lilbourn, Missouri died, January 1, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  She was born March 12, 1930 in Marianna, Arkansas to the late James and Louise Hicks.

Jettie confessed hope in Christ at an early age and always attended church.  Upon relocating from Marianna,...

December 30, 2019

John Turner, 29, resident of Columbia, Missouri, formerly of Sikeston, Missouri died December 30, 2019 in Fayette, Missouri.  He was born July 22, 1990 in Sikeston, Missouri to Rose Faulkner of Sikeston, Missouri and John Turner of Haywood City, Missouri.

John attended Sikeston High School in Sikeston, Missouri and was employed at Tyson Food in Dexter, Missouri...

December 30, 2019

Tomazine Moore, 93, died Monday, December 30, 2019, at her daughter's home in Florissant, Missouri, due to long-term complications from a stroke. She was born June 29, 1926 in Cash, Arkansas to the late George and Hattie Harris.

To the union of her first marriage to Warren G. Fisher, Sr., who preceded her in death in 1961,...

December 30, 2019

Eugene Bishop, 91, resident of New Madrid, Missouri, died Monday, December 30, 2019 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born June 16, 1928 to the late Henry and Janie Bishop.

Eugene was educated in the public schools of Lilbourn, Missouri. He graduated from high school in Sikeston, Missouri.

Eugene was inducted...

December 30, 2019

Maurice Lionel Butler, affectionately known as "Markie D", 52, resident of Charleston, Missouri died December 30, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  He was born March 12, 1967 in Charleston, Missouri to the late  Willie Jarrett and Maedine Butler.

He accepted Christ as his Lord and Savior at an early age while attending...

December 29, 2019

Martha Green, 72, resident of Charleston, Missouri died December 29, 2019 at the Charleston Manor Nursing Facility in Charleston, Missouri.  She was born December 21, 1947 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Manuel and Margrett Dickson Clemons.

Martha attended Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston, Missouri where she confessed her hope in Christ at a young...

December 26, 2019

Lonnie Charles Taylor, 68, resident of Howardville, Missouri died Thursday, December 26, 2019 in his home.  He was born on June 20, 1951 in Lilbourn, Missouri to the late Louis and Louise Taylor. He was the third of twelve children.

Lonnie Taylor accepted Christ as his personal Savior on April 15, 2004 at Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist...