Jan 18, 2026

Luther Avery Durflinger, age 76, formerly of New Jersey, died Sunday, January 18, 2026, at his home in East Prairie, MO.

Complete obituary information is pending.

A celebration of life will be held at a later date.

McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston, MO, is in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may...

Jan 17, 2026

Sandra Kay VanPool, of Sikeston, MO., went to be in heaven Saturday, Jan. 17, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was 81.

She was born Aug. 28, 1944, in Peoria, Il, to the late Lester Earl and Loretta Elliott. On June 15, 1962, she married Charles Edward VanPool, who preceded her in death on April 22,...

Jan 13, 2026

J.D. Bearden, age 101, died Tuesday, January 13, 2026, at his home in Sikeston, MO.

Born July 2, 1924, at Patch 13, Pittsburg, IL, to the late Roy and Leatha Harrison Bearden, J.D. grew up in the Fayette County, IL area and where he completed his high school education in 1942.  Drafted into the U.S. Army on...

Jan 12, 2026

Sheila Vinson Harrison

Sheila Vinson Harrison, age 67, passed away Monday, January 12, 2026, at her home in Charleston, surrounded by her family.

She was born November 29, 1958, at Charleston, to the late Melvin Curtis Hedge and Bertha Allene Vinson.  She was a very strong woman like her mother Bertha Hedge.  She loved fishing,...

Jan 12, 2026

JAMES ELGIN 'J.E.' PARKER

Mitch Albom says it best with his expression on loss and enduring love- "Death ends a life, not a relationship."

James Elgin "J.E." Parker crossed the rainbow bridge from his home in Charleston, MO, at 4:43 p.m., Monday, January 12, 2026, surrounded by those who love him most.

With...

Jan 11, 2026

Carter Page Fenton, D.O., a well-known family practitioner and former resident of Charleston, Missouri, passed away peacefully January 11, 2026, at The Chateau Girardeau, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Dr. Fenton, the son of Drs. Thomas Page Fenton and Alouise Carter Fenton, was born April 25,1943 in Wyatt, Missouri.

He practiced medicine in Charleston, Oran, Chaffee...

Jan 11, 2026

Nina B. Harris Heppe, age 92, longtime Charleston business and community leader, passed away early Sunday, January 11, 2026, at the home of her son near Sikeston, MO.

She was born March 23, 1933, in the Texas Bend community, north of Charleston, MO, the daughter of Estel and Florence Haley Harris.  She graduated from the Diehlstadt High...

Jan 11, 2026

Larry Everly Jr., known to many as "Doc," passed away on January 11, 2026, at the age of 61. He was born on July 19, 1964, and lived a life shaped by hard work, strong opinions, and a deep love for his family.

He spent much of his life farming and working the land, but fishing was...

Jan 9, 2026

Perry Lynn Holt, 72, passed away on January 9, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Born May 22, 1953, to Travis and Patricia Gail Botkin Holt. In 1980, Perry married the love of his life, Kelley Jo Hill. Together the they raised two sons, Andy Holt and Benjamin Tyler (Gloria) Holt.  Perry was...

Jan 9, 2026

Gracie Delk Wilkerson, age 86, of Bertrand, MO, died Friday, January 9, 2026, at the Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston, MO.

Born June 23, 1939, at Bertrand, MO, to the late Harold Vance Delk and Mary Aline Cogdill Delk, she had lived in Bertrand her entire life where she had attended the First General Baptist Church (now...

Jan 9, 2026

Deanna Lovett Howard, born December 26, 1941, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and aunt, passed away surrounded by love January 9, 2026 at the Anna Mae Owen Residential Hospice House in Murray, KY.

Foremost, Deanna was a devoted Christian with a fervent desire for Christ and His teaching. She loved Christ above all and it...

Jan 8, 2026

Doris Ruth Laughlin, age 98, died Thursday, January 8, 2026, at her home in Sikeston, Missouri.

Born May 26, 1927, at Morehouse, MO, to the late John Russell Crosno and Bessie Mae Simers Crosno, she was raised in the Morehouse area and was a graduate of Morehouse Schools.  She would then go on to receive her education...

Jan 7, 2026

Dana Brown Partaker, born on February 27, 1975, in Sikeston, MO, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on January 7, 2026 at age 50 in Rogersville, MO while in hospice care.

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Here is Dana's obituary in her own words:

"I lived a life marked by resilience, humor, and fierce love. Known...

Jan 5, 2026

Alan English Smith, passed away on January 5, 2026, in Shreveport, Louisiana. He will be remembered as a thoughtful, jovial, and fun-loving man whose curiosity and joy for life left a lasting impression on everyone who knew him.

Above all else, Alan cherished his family. His children were the center of his world, and his love for...

Jan 3, 2026

Carl Wayne Napier, age 88, of Sikeston, MO, died Saturday, January 3, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Born April 17, 1937, at Portageville, MO, to the late Mack Napier and Mary Magdalene Porter Napier, he had lived in Sikeston most of his life where he was employed as a driver with ABF...

Jan 2, 2026

Paula Louise Faris, aged 73, passed away peacefully on January 2, 2026, in St. Louis, MO, surrounded by members of her loving family.

She was born on April 10, 1952, in Wyatt, MO, to Reverend Paul Faris and Dorothy (Herndon) Faris. Paula was a proud resident of Charleston, MO, where she graduated high school and made her...

Jan 1, 2026

Teresa Dianne Beasley O'Guin, age 68, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at her home in Millersville, MO, surrounded by her loving family.

Born October 13, 1957, at Bertrand, MO, to the late Jerry C. Beasley and Joyce E. Jobe Beasley, she had lived in Bertrand most of her life where she was a member of Cornerstone...

Dec 30, 2025

Dorothy Morgan McDowell, age 92, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at her home in Charleston, Mo.

Born October 2, 1933, at Datto, Arkansas, the youngest of ten children to the late Clarence Everett Morgan and Pearl Elizabeth Fears Morgan, she had lived in Charleston most of her life and was a member of the United...

Dec 29, 2025

Clarence Lee Jones, age 69, formerly of Bertrand, MO, died Monday, December 29, 2025, at his home in St. Peters, MO.

Clarence Jones was born February 13, 1956, to the late William Harrison Jones and Dorothy Laverne Wallace Jones.  He had lived in Mississippi county most of his life, most recently living in the St. Louis, MO...

Dec 28, 2025

William Joseph "Bill" Patterson, age 76, of Sikeston, MO, died Sunday, December 28, 2025, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO

Born on October 17,1949, by Mother Shelia 'Rae' Vitale.  William known as Bill will be following his wife Tammy Pagano into the hereafter where they will live together again and despite being separated might rekindle...