Jul 24, 2024

Michael Dean Woods, age 51, of Bertrand formerly of Anniston, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis.

Born December 18, 1972, at Wyatt, MO, to James "Jimmy" (Martha) Woods and Cheryl Ann Linhart (David) Carter, he had lived in Mississippi County most of his life and was a member of the Elm...

Jul 23, 2024

Barbara Jean Harper Yancy, age 67, of Sikeston, died Tuesday, July 23, 2024, at Delta South Nursing Center in Sikeston.

Born May 2, 1957, at Cairo, IL, to the late Leland Fletcher Harper and Hester Willadean Templeton Harper, she grew up in the Bridges community of rural Mississippi County and was a 1976 graduate of Charleston High...

Jul 23, 2024

Rhonda Denean Ward, age 56, of Bertrand, Mo., went to be with her Lord on July 23, 2024.

Born Dec. 23, 1967, in Morrilton, AR., Rhonda loved her family and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed taking mission trips with the church. She was a member of Mt. Calvary Missionary Baptist Church of Sikeston.

Jul 21, 2024

Jefferey Dale Pendergrass, age 51, formerly of Bertrand, died Sunday, July 21, 2024, at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro, AR.

Jeff was born August 27, 1972, at Sikeston, MO, to Brenda Kay Terrell Pendergrass who survives, and the late Roger Dale Pendergrass.  He had lived in Bertrand most of his life and was active in school...

Jul 16, 2024

Lisa Kay McKinley Brown, age 62, of East Prairie, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at the Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews, Mo.

Born February 14, 1962, at St. Louis, MO, to the late William Elgin "Bill" McKinley and Barbara Jean Ray McKinley, she was a 1980 graduate of East Prairie High School and had lived in...

Jul 16, 2024

Leroy James Blasingain, Sr., age 67, a resident of East Prairie, died Tuesday, July 16, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Born August 26, 1956, at Wolf Island, MO, to the late James Leroy Blasingain and Ruby Lee Ricketts Blasingain, he had lived in East Prairie his entire life.  For over 50 years, he was employed with Marshall...

Jul 15, 2024

Elisha Williamson made her transition on the afternoon of July 15, 2024, at the age of 34. Born and raised in Sikeston, Missouri, Elisha spent her life surrounded by family and friends who cherished her deeply.

Elisha was a sweet, beautiful soul whose passion for family, fitness, music, animals, and faith in God was evident in everything...

Jul 15, 2024

Jul 14, 2024

Linard Jerome Thomas, age 42, entered into his Eternal reward, Sunday, July 14, 2024, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Born August 24, 1981, at Charleston to Annie Margaret Thomas and Jerome Bell, of Charleston.  Also surviving is his brother, Chedowry (Tiffani) Thomas; three sisters, Tuna Larice Bell of Georgia, Jemisha (Juan) Evans of Charleston and Jareissa Dawn (Devon)...

Jul 13, 2024

Ruth Lynn Estes, age 94, of Bertrand, died Saturday, July 13, 2024, at the home of her son and daughter in law, in Sikeston.

She was born November 17, 1929, at Cooter, MO, to the late James Lafate Richardson and Martha Irene Cain Richardson.  She was one of six children.  She lived most of her life in...

Jul 12, 2024

Phillip Daniel Blackman, age 71, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home near the Dogwood Community.

Born January 6, 1953, at Cape Girardeau, to the late James Albert "Jim" Blackman and Daisy Blanche Maxwell Blackman, he had lived in the Dogwood area his entire life and was a 1971 graduate of East Prairie High School.   Phil...

Jul 12, 2024

BILLY LLOYD BORDERS, age 85, died Friday, July 12, 2024, at his home in East Prairie.

Born May 20, 1939, at Charleston, MO, to the late George Dewey Borders and Nancy Oscille Fowler Borders, he had lived in Charleston most of his life until 2020, when he moved to East Prairie to be near his daughter.  He...

Jul 10, 2024

Lucy Myrtle Dorris Slaven, formerly of Charleston, MO, departed from this life to her heavenly home with the Lord, July 10, 2024, at the Beloved Care Assisted Living Center in Gilbert, AZ.

Lucy was born August 14, 1941, at Charleston, MO, to the late James and Rose Shankle Dorris and was of Pentecostal Faith.  In addition to...

Jul 10, 2024

Donna Rae Carter, 73, passed away peacefully at her home in Charleston, Wednesday, July 10, 2024, following a long hard fought battle with cancer.

She was born April 19, 1951, in Cairo, IL., to the late Charles Bural and Ann Marie Helms Samons. After High School, Donna pursued her career as a hairstylist, serving her community for...

Jul 10, 2024

John Walley Groesbeck, age 89, of Sikeston, passed away at Missouri Delta Medical Center on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

He was born January 9, 1935, at Loyalton, CA, to the late John William Groesbeck and Ruth Etta Morgan Jones and was the stepson of Harry Leroy Jones.   He was raised in Salem, IL before moving to Sikeston....

Jul 6, 2024

Margaret Jane Morrow, age 93, formerly of Bertrand, died Saturday, July 6, 2024, at Arbors of WestRidge Place Senior Living Center in Sikeston, MO.

Born August 31, 1930, at Double Springs, AL, to the late Claude Williams and Nova Lee Jackson Williams, she had lived in Mississippi County a number of years and attended Shady Acres Church...

Jul 4, 2024

Grace Elizabeth Ray, age 85, died Thursday, July 4, 2024, at her home in Morehouse.

She was born April 11, 1939, in California, to the late Melvin Graham and Epsie Mae Graham.  Having lived in Morehouse the past several years, she was a loyal, hardworking, determined woman. She loved grooming her yard and working in her flowers....

Jul 2, 2024

Billy Gene Vaughn, age 71, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his home in Diehlstadt, surrounded by his family.

Born April 23, 1953, New Madrid, MO, to the late Joseph Miller "Jim" Vaughn and Dorothy Mae Wyatt Vaughn, he was a 1973 graduate of Charleston High School.   No stranger to hard work, Billy was employed at Steward...

Jun 29, 2024

Donald "Don" Edmonds, a cherished friend and family member, passed away peacefully at his home in Columbia, Tennessee, on June 29, 2024, at the age of 73.

Born on December 17, 1950, in Cairo, Illinois, to Ray Cleman Edmonds and Florence Pobst Edmonds, he was a graduate of Charleston High School and earned his bachelor's degree from...

Jun 25, 2024

Hebrews 11:6- "Without faith no one can please God. Anyone who comes to God must believe that He is real and that He rewards those who truly want to find them."

Toleitha Darlene Forrest-Campbell, age 65, of Sikeston, MO, claimed her Heavenly promise as she entered in to the arms of her Savior, Tuesday, June 25, 2024....