Johnny Ray Hillhouse
Mar 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Johnny Ray Hillhouse, age 79, of Charleston, MO, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Having lived in Mississippi County his entire life, Johnny was born August 30, 1946, at Cairo, IL, to the late Ray Baker Hillhouse and Nelsene Brewer Hillhouse. Johnny was a lifelong farmer and owned and operated JR...
Daniel Wilson Wise
Mar 19, 2026
Daniel Wilson Wise, age 88, died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at his home near Anniston, MO, surrounded by his family.
Born March 20, 1937, at Cape Girardeau, MO, to the late Luther Wilson Wise and Imogene Edmonds Wise, he grew up in the Illmo/Fornfelt area and attended school there graduating in 1955 from what is now Scott City High School. He...
Jen'O Lee Richards
Mar 19, 2026
Jen’O Lee Richards, of Sikeston, Missouri was born September 3, 1937, at Matthews, Missouri, in New Madrid County, to the late Lawrence Everett Silverthorn and Leola Roach Silverthorn. She departed this life peacefully, Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center, at the age of 88.
Jen’O was devoted member of the Matthews Christian Church for many years and later...
Carol M. Haifley
Mar 17, 2026
Carol Madrue Haifley, age 73, of Benton, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston, MO.
Born February 3, 1953, at Muncie, IN, to the late James Henry Brandenburg and Karen Christine Pflueger Brandenburg, she grew up in Hamilton, IN and went on to receive her nursing degree. She practiced as a Licensed Practical Nurse...
Dannel Marie King
Mar 14, 2026
Dannel Marie King, age 56, formerly of Sikeston, MO, died Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO.
A celebration of life is being planned for a future date.
McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com
Darlene Thurman Williams
Mar 14, 2026
DARLENE WILLIAMS
Joyce Darlene Thurman Williams, 85, of Charleston, MO, died Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.
Born July 17, 1940, at Anniston, MO, to the late Lindsay P. “Boydie” Thurman and Bertha Ann Littrell Thurman, Darlene grew up in Anniston and attended the Anniston grade schools. She went on to attend Charleston High School...
Kenneth Wayne Story
Mar 13, 2026
Kenneth Wayne “Ken” Story, of Sikeston, MO, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on March 13, 2026, at the age of 59.
Ken was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, brother and uncle, his life was marked by dedication to his country and deep love for his family.
He was the kind of man who could turn an...
Orlando Maurice Lee, Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Orlando Maurice Lee Jr. 💙 was born on September 8, 2000, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Orlando Maurice Lee Sr. and Colinthia Lampkin Williams. He departed this life on March 7, 2026.
Orlando was a loving husband to his wife, Simya Harris Lee, and a proud father to his beautiful daughter, Unyla Denise Lee. He also leaves behind an unborn child who...
Grace E. Bone Blaylock
Mar 3, 2026
Grace Ellen Bone Blaylock, age 84, of Charleston, MO, died Tuesday, March 3, 2026, at the Bertrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bertrand, MO.
Born August 12, 1941, at Wolf Island, MO, to the late Everett Bone, Sr. and Patty Mae Glass Bone, Grace grew up in a farming family in Mississippi County. Grace was a graduate of Charleston High School...
Beth Riley Mann
Mar 2, 2026
Celebrating the Life of
Sarah Elizabeth "Beth" Riley Mann
February 1, 1949 — March 2, 2026
Sarah Elizabeth "Beth" Riley Mann, 77, of Sikeston, Missouri, died Monday, March 2, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born February 1, 1949, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Albert Chilion "Dub" Riley and Edna Louise Masterson Riley....
Marshall Dean Pullen
Mar 2, 2026
Marshall Dean Pullen, who proudly introduced himself as “Marshall Dean Pullen, the first, the one and only, the big boy,” age 16, of Sikeston, Missouri, was welcomed into the arms of his Heavenly Father on Monday, March 2, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
From the very beginning, Marshall kept everyone on their toes. Born April 11, 2009, in Cape Girardeau,...
Patsy Louise Keasler
Feb 27, 2026
Patsy Louise Keasler, of Sikeston, MO, daughter of the late Melvin White and Virginia Ruth (Cleveland) White, was born on July 22, 1933 in Como, Missouri. She went to her Heavenly home on Friday, February 27, 2026 at the age of 92 years.
She is survived by her sons, Barry (Deborah Gail) Killian of Sikeston, MO and Bruce (Sharon) Killian of...
Donna Faye Evans Forbey
Feb 26, 2026
Donna Faye Evans Forbey, age 76, of Bloomfield, MO, died Thursday, February 26, 2026, at Mercy-Southeast Hospital in Dexter, MO.
Born April 8, 1949, to the late William Norton “Dude” Evans and Lois Lovella Frix Evans, Donna grew up in East Prairie and attended East Prairie Schools. When living in East Prairie, she attended the First Christian Church. She and Jim...
Wanda Basinger Hinshaw
Feb 26, 2026
Wanda Louise Basinger Hinshaw, daughter of the late Delbert and Ida (Jackson) Basinger, was born on July 11, 1953 in Canalou, Missouri. She went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at the age of 72 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Danielle Krapf, and son-in-law, Stanley Krapf of Silsbee, Texas, her sisters, Mae Stokes of Sikeston, Missouri,...
Claud Harrison Russell
Feb 26, 2026
Claud Harrison RussellJune 2, 1947 – February 26, 2026Claud Harrison Russell, age 78, formerly of Mississippi County, MO, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 26, 2026, at his home in Sikeston, MO, surrounded by his loving family.
A Life of Faith and Hard WorkBorn on June 2, 1947, in East Prairie, MO, to the late James Harrison...
Mary Elizabeth Tolbert Banks
Feb 25, 2026
Mary Elizabeth Tolbert Banks, age 86, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her home near Sikeston, MO.
Born December 22, 1939, at Sikeston, MO, to the late Rev. Kelly Tolbert and Bertha King Tolbert, she grew up in the Sikeston area and later lived in Edwardsville, IL for several years before returning to Sikeston. An ordained minister of the Gospel, Mary...
Nola Jean Braswell Chadd
Feb 25, 2026
Nola Jean Braswell Chadd, age 67, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at her home in Sikeston, MO.
She was born April 17, 1958, at Flat River, MO, to Earl Frederick Braswell and Erma Jean Bodimer Braswell. Nola was lover of rock music, especially the band “KISS”- Nola marched to the beat of her own drum.
For the past six years, Nola had...
David H. Sawyer
Feb 25, 2026
David Horace Sawyer, age 72, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026, at his home in Sikeston, surrounded by his loving family.
Born December 1, 1953, at Risco, MO, to the late Harice Sawyer and Cleola Evans Sawyer, he had lived in Sikeston most of his life and retired from Noranda after many years of service. He attended the Crowe Methodist Church near...
Camden Nicholas Watson Allgier
Feb 24, 2026
Camden Nicholas Watson Allgier, age 43, of New Madrid, MO, now rests in the arms of his Savior.
Born September 30, 1982, at Cape Girardeau, MO, to William Michael Allgier and Laura Adele Riley, Camden was a lifelong resident of New Madrid and member of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church. A 2001 Graduate of New Madrid County High School, Camden attended...
Karen Hequembourg Clevidence
Feb 23, 2026
Karen Ann Hequembourg Clevidence, age 83, formerly of East Prairie, MO, died Monday, February 23, 2026, in Las Vegas, NV, where she had resided that last few years.
Born on October 22, 1942, in Cairo, Illinois, to Lorene and Frank Hequembourg, Karen grew up with a love for both learning and music. At Charleston High School, she proudly served as a...
