August 22, 2023

Nona was the fourth of seven girls born to the late Roy and Levator Brewster on November 14, 1926 in Marvell, Arkansas.  She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age and was baptized at the Baptist Church at Big Lake near Charleston, Missouri.  Nona married Lommie Lane Sr. in 1946 to which three children were...

August 17, 2023

Percy L. Ivy, 83, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died Thursday, August 17, 2023. He was born January 3, 1940 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Elder Berry B. and Lula (Scaife) Ivy.

He attended Lincoln School in Charleston, Missouri.

He married the love of his life, Annie Jane Branigan on May 22, 1976 at Church...

August 14, 2023

Jacqueline Deone Grissom Wilson, affectionately known as Jackie, was born May 28, 1970 in Hughes, Arkansas to Earl Lee Grissom, Sr. and Dorothy Lee Jackson Grissom. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her bonus parents, Jerry and Ollia Shephard, her paternal grandparents, Fred and Mary Grissom, Sr., and her maternal grandparents, George Shephard and...

August 13, 2023

Stevenson Lamont Moore, 53, resident of Covington, Georgia, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, died Sunday, August 13, 2023. He was born May 6, 1970 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Franklin Rice and Ella Mae Moore of Charleston.

A visitation will be held Tuesday, August 22, 2023 from 5:30 P.M. to 6:30 P.M. at the Bowden Civic Center...

August 10, 2023

Henry Eckles, Jr., resident of Sikeston, Missouri, died Thursday, August 10, 2023. He was born May 27, 1966 in Dundee, Mississippi to the late Henry Eckles, Sr. and the late Murlean Gladney Eckles.

He confessed his love for Christ and was a member of Green Memorial Church of God in Christ in Sikeston, Missouri. He was a...

August 5, 2023

Lisa Faye Gilmore Hampton, daughter of Willie “Baby Ray” Gilmore and Bernice Scott Gilmore was born October 13, 1960 in New  Madrid, Missouri.

Lisa confessed Christ as her Savior at an early age and was baptized in Conroe, Texas.

She attended public schools in New Madrid, Missouri and was a 1979 graduate of New Madrid...

August 4, 2023

Reginald E. Wilkins was born August 29, 1975 in Chicago, Illinois to George and Ida Stevens Wilkins.

His family relocated to southeast Missouri in 1982 and he began his formal education at Lee Hunter Elementary. He grew up in Haywood City, Missouri where he attended Scott County Central High School before moving to Washington, Missouri. He brought...

July 27, 2023

Elliott Alexander Dugan, Jr., affectionately known as Snookie, resident of Charleston, Missouri, died July 27, 2023 at Tri-Star Skyline Medical Center in Nashville, Tennessee. He was born March 6, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to the late Elliott Dugan, Sr. and the late Ethel Dugan Moore.

He was a 1967 graduate from Charleston Public Schools in Charleston, Missouri....

July 9, 2023

Richard Lynn Anderson, affectionately known as Ricky, a dedicated Army Veteran and retired Fire Captain departed this life at the young age of 54 on July 9, 2023 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.  He was born December 9, 1968 to Dorothy Horrell Anderson and Andrew “Porter” Anderson. He leaves behind so many cherished memories that...

July 7, 2023

Raymond Jackson, affectionately known as “Lil' Raymond” or “Ray J” was born November 26, 1976 in Hayti, MO to the late Barbara Jean Marsh and Raymond Charles Bledsoe. He was preceded in death by his parents, Barbara Marsh and Raymond Bledsoe; grandparents, Henry Finley, Clatteea (Bledsoe) Thomas and Floyd Thomas; and one sister, Pertice Jackson. Raymond received Christ as...

July 7, 2023

Mrs. Elsie Fannie McGill Betts, known to her loved ones as Elsie, peacefully passed away on July 7, 2023, at the age of 93 in Buena Park, California surrounded by family. She was born on February 27, 1930 in Henson, Missouri. She was the only child of the late Sally Fannie McGill and Raymond McGill. She was raised by...

July 1, 2023

Fabian (Fabo) Cortez Henderson was born November 7, 1988 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He was the oldest of six children.

Fabian confessed in Christ at an early age. He graduated from New Madrid County Central in 2007.

Fabian worked at multiple jobs in his lifetime and landed at Magnitude 7 Metals...

June 23, 2023

A former Southeast Missourian…born and raised in a small town located in the boot hill area has transitioned on to a brighter home of peace. Micheal Hill was born on November 16, 1961 to the proud parents of the late Mary “Hackney” Wiley and Robert Wiley, Sr. in North Lilbourn, Missouri. Micheal is the second youngest of eight bundles...

June 17, 2023

Gilbert Gerard Lampkin was born October 2, 1952 to the late Robert Sr. and Bertha Lampkin. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by six brothers, Alonzo Hoover, Sr., Roy Lee Lampkin, Roger Lampkin, Terry Lee Lampkin, Willie Randle, Jr., and Dwight Randle, and one sister, Gathella Lampkin. Gilbert graduated from Charleston Sr. High School in 1972....

June 16, 2023

Missionary Bernice Pullen, also known as Mother Pullen, was born on May 15, 1929 in Augusta, Arkansas to Elmo and Hosiea Currie who both preceded her in death. This loving and fruitful union produced five handsome boys and five beautiful girls. Mother Pullen was the seventh child of ten children.

Mother Pullen completed her elementary education in...

June 8, 2023

Omagene Gillespie, 84, of Charleson, Missouri died Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Sikeston Convalescent Center, in Sikeston, Missouri. She was born July 8, 1938 in Wyatt, Missouri to Ida Dunigan and later cared for by Jencie Horton Burnett.

She graduated from Lincoln High School in Charleston, Missouri. On April 26, 1958, Omagene was united in marriage to...

June 8, 2023

Michael Todd Washington Williams, resident of Cairo, Illinois, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, died Thursday, June 8, 2023. He was born April 6, 1973 in Charleston, Missouri to the late Eula Mae Washington.

Michael is a 1991 graduate of Charleston High School in Charleston, Missouri.

He was a hardworking man who wore many hats. Michael was...

June 5, 2023

GaWain Edward Bates. 64, died Monday, June 5, 2023 at his home in Charleston, Missouri. Affectionately known as Wayne, GaWain E. Bates, son of the late Charles Bates and Erma Pierce-Bates of Chicago, Illinois. He was born September 18, 1958 in Charleston.

Wayne graduated from Austin High School in Chicago, Illinois. He was a security guard for...

June 5, 2023

Wardell Coleman, Jr., affectionately known as Bo, was born November 3, 1970 in Charleston, Missouri. Wardell departed this life on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 52 years, four months, and 28 days. He is preceded in death by his father, Wardell Coleman, Sr. and oldest brother, Minister...

June 4, 2023

Donald “Wayne” Newson

Devoted son, brother, and father

Donald Wayne Newson, 57, died Sunday, June 4, 2023 at Missouri Delta Medical Center with his family by his side. He was preceded in death by his brother, Freddie Newson; maternal grandparents, Jessie Sr. and Annie B. Newson; aunts, Mary A. Newson, Jessie L. Farr, and Patricia...