Paul Eugene Green
Jun 29, 2026
Paul Eugene Green (Big Daddy), 77, passed away on Monday, June 29, 2026, in Cape Girardeau, MO, surrounded by loved ones.
Paul was born in Greenfield, Ohio on June 1, 1949, to Edward and Nancy Collette Green. However, he lived most of his childhood in Aurora, IN. He attended Aurora High School where he was an exemplary, multi-sport student athlete, lettered...
Rev. Ronald W. Shrum
2026
Ronald Wilburn Shrum, was born July 28, 1938, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Wilbern Clarence Shrum and Jane Elizabeth Brown Shrum, and departed this life June 29, 2026, in Sikeston, Mo.
Ronald preached his first sermon at age 15, and his last sermon at age 83. He graduated high school in 1959 and that same year was ordained to...
Jamie Small
Jun 25, 2026
James Brackston “Jamie” Small, III, age 68, of Charleston, MO., died Thursday, June 25, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO surrounded by his wife, Brenda, daughter, Catherine, son, JB, and his daughter-in-law, Sydney. Then to be woken up by his mother, father, brother and special pups Cali and Lola Bell in heaven with our Lord and Savior Jesus...
Bobbie Gene (Jean) Robinson
Jun 22, 2026
In Loving Memory of Mrs. Bobbie Jean Robinson
Mrs. Bobbie Jean Robinson was born on December 31, 1954, in Benton, Mississippi, in Yazoo County, to the late Jessie and Christine Moton.
She was raised in East St. Louis, Illinois, and later spent many years living in Los Angeles, California. For more than a decade, she made Charleston, Missouri, her home, where she...
Layla A’Yanna Smith
Jun 18, 2026
Layla A’Yanna Smith, beloved infant daughter of April Tipler and Larry Smith was born January 14, 2026. Layla was 5 months and 4 days old.
Layla brought immense joy to her family in her short time of being with them. Her presence was like a tiny flame that lit up the lives of all she touched from day one from the...
Jennifer Renee Martinez
Jun 9, 2026
Jennifer Renee Millsap Martinez, age 49, of Jonesboro, AR, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at Flo and Phil's Hospice House (St. Benard's) at Jonesboro, AR.
Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston, MO.
Velma Louise Graham
Jun 9, 2026
Velma Louise Harris Graham, age 89, of Sikeston, MO, died Tuesday, June 9, 2026, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.
Born November 1, 1936, at Covington, TN, to the late Rev. J.W. Harris and Willie Gladys Harris, she and her husband were stationed at Camp Lejeune, NC for a number of years while he served in the U.S....
Oscar Allen "Bud" Smith
Jun 7, 2026
Oscar Allen “Bud” Smith, age 75, of Morehouse, MO, died Sunday, June 7, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Jefferson in Festus, MO.
Born June 2, 1950, in Sikeston, MO, to the late Oscar Smith, Sr. and Maryel Smith Neal, he was a U.S. Marine having served from 1969-1973 during the Vietnam era. He was the recipient of three purple hearts. For a...
Patricia Kay Harris
Jun 7, 2026
Kay Harris
Patricia Kay Stinson Harris, age 76, passed away Sunday, June 7, 2026, at her home in Wyatt, MO, surrounded by her loving family.
Born September 30, 1949, at Catron, MO, to the late George Stinson and Audrey Jackson Stinson, she had lived in Wyatt most of her life and was a member of the Elm Street Baptist Church near Charleston....
Deidre Ellis Reed
Jun 6, 2026
Deidre "Dede" Fisher (Ellis) Reed, age 76, of Charleston, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026.
She was born on August 3, 1949, in Cairo, IL to the late Joseph and Loiselle (Fisher) Ellis. Growing up in Charleston, Dede enjoyed spending time at her grandfather's confectionary, Ellis's. There she enjoyed his famous baked ham sandwiches and homemade ice cream. She graduated from...
Thomas Eugene Austin
Jun 5, 2026
Thomas Eugene “Tom” Austin, was born September 26, 1947, in Murphysboro, Il to the late Lloyd and Ruth Elmore Austin, and passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at his home in Sikeston, MO, surrounded by his family.
A 1965 graduate of Murphysboro High School, Austin served a tour in Vietnam as a combat engineer in 1968-1969. He continued serving his country...
Marjorie Lee Baker
Jun 4, 2026
Marjorie Lee Baker, 93, of East Prairie, died Thursday, June 4, 2026, at the Bertrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Marjorie was born September 20, 1932, in the Whiting Community of Mississippi County, MO, to the late Clarence A. and Lena Marten Baker. A 1950 graduate of East Prairie High School, Marjorie was a lifelong resident of East Prairie and a longtime member...
Shirley Stallings Anderson
Jun 3, 2026
Shirley Stallings Anderson, age 90, of Charleston, MO, died Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Ratliff Nursing Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Born January 11, 1936, at Charleston, MO, to the late Marshall Oliver Stallings and Nellie Kathryn Feezor Stallings, her entire world revolved around creating a warm, loving home. Shirley’s dedication to her family was limitless. She loved unconditionally, gave selflessly,...
James Doyle Edwards
May 31, 2026
Cowboy Edwards
James Doyle “Cowboy” Edwards, age 89, of Sikeston, MO, died Sunday, May 31, 2026, at the New Madrid Living Center in New Madrid, MO.
Born July 1, 1936, at Catron, MO, to the late Aaron Edwards and Helen Morgan Edwards, he had lived in Sikeston most of his life where he was employed as an appliance repairman with Lewis Furniture...
Retired Major Christy Jane Merrick
May 29, 2026
In Loving Memory of U.S. Army Major (Retired) Christy J. Merrick
Honoring a Distinguished Life of Service
It is with heartfelt sadness that we share the passing of U.S. Army Major (Retired) Christy J. Merrick, who left us on May 29, 2026, at the age of 75 after a brief battle with cancer. Christy was not only a respected military leader but...
Phil Clubbs
May 26, 2026
Phillip Gene Clubbs, age 76, of East Prairie, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 26, 2026, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri.
He was born May 10, 1950, in Parma, Missouri, to the late Arthur Carner Clubbs and Virginia Mae Williford Clubbs. He was of the Baptist faith.
Phillip married Sandra Lee Smith Clubbs on April 10, 1981, and she survives...
Jeffrey L. Brashear
May 25, 2026
Jeffrey Lee Brashear, age 62, of Benton, MO, formerly of Sikeston, MO, died Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.
Born August 8, 1963, in Sikeston, MO, to Herman Eugene Brashear and Emma Jane Bolin Brashear Taylor, he was a 1981 graduate of Sikeston High School and a member of Heartland Harvest Church of God of...
Eddie Hicks
May 24, 2026
Eddie Hicks
Charles Edward “Eddie” Hicks, age 74, of Ellsinore, MO and formerly of East Prairie, MO, died Sunday, May 24, 2026, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Born May 3, 1952, at East Prairie, MO, to the late Charles Randolph Hicks and Ruth Louise Parker Hicks, he was a 1970 graduate of East Prairie High School....
Theresa Marie Greer
May 22, 2026
Theresa Marie Jones Greer, age 56, of Wilson City, MO, fell asleep in death, Friday, May 22, 2026, peacefully in her home.
Theresa was born September 14, 1969, in Charleston, MO, to Ethel “Polly” Williams and Jael Lawrence. She was a very healthy baby born into a family of 12 children. Nine boys, Ray Anderson, Willie Anderson, George Williams, Melvin Williams,...
Dorothy Mae Taylor
May 22, 2026
Dorothy Mae Taylor, age 82, died Friday, May 22, 2026, at her home in Morehouse, MO.
Born October 31, 1943, at Paragould, AR, to the late Orville McIntosh and Flora Mae Jenkins McIntosh, she grew up in Arkansas but had lived in Sikeston and Morehouse, MO most of her life.
Surviving are her sisters, Jessie Tyra and Joann Taylor; and several nieces...
