Frederick Chappell

Frederick O’ Donald Chappell Obituary

Frederick O’Donald Chappell was born June 21, 1969 to Charles Johnson and late Emma Johnson and Vernell Long.

He attended Charleston School and was involved in football and track during his time there. After graduating in 1988, he relocated to Sikeston, MO where he remained until his passing.

Frederick loved his family, cooking, and the Kansas City Chiefs. His barbecue and fish were family favorites, and he jokingly considered himself “Chef Boyardee,” certain that no one could outcook him. He enjoyed hosting Super Bowl parties, cheering on the Chiefs, and talking football with anyone who would listen.

Frederick also shared a very special bond with his mother-in-law, Earma Walker, whom he loved dearly until her passing.

Frederick was preceded in death by two daughters, B’Anca Chappell and Erica Owens Jarvis; one sister, Shalonda Sinks Chappell; two grandsons, Zyiir Flye and Messiah Mitchell.

Frederick leaves a lifetime of cherished memories with his wife, Rochelle Chappell, with whom he shared more than 35 years.

He is also survived by his five sons, Tori (Shannon) Rose of Sikeston, Travon Mitchell of Sikeston, Fred (Rain) Chappell of Poplar Bluff, DeAngelo Barnhill of Cape Girardeau, and Tyrell Duckworth of St. Louis; three daughters, Michel‘le Flye of Sikeston, LaTavia Flye of Sikeston, and Kyeisha Mitchell of St. Louis; four brothers: Antonio (Schmekia) Chappell of Charleston, Wayne Chappell of Charleston, Martez Corbitt of Charleston, and Turrell (Ruby) Corbitt of Miami, FL; two sisters, Teressa Chappell of Charleston, and Shannon Corbitt; and four bonus brothers, Mike Brown, Demetrius Straughter, Danny Long, and Tyrone Mack.

Frederick also shared a special relationship with four cousins whom he loved like brothers and sisters: LaTonya Murray, Terrence Murray, Kerry Moore, and Richard Bell.

He leaves to cherish his memory eighteen grandchildren: Abby, Trenton, Elijah, Zuri, Zoey, Davion, Tylan, Tyson, Tytan, Amari, Genesis, TaKyra, Tyrell Jr., Koraye, Elijah, Jade, Kayden, and Kyrie; and one great-grandchild, Malani, all of whom he loved dearly.

Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour at noon, Saturday, October 10, 2026, at the United Methodist Church, 1700 E. Marshall Street, Charleston, MO.

Interment will immediately follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Charleston under the direction of the McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston.

Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com