Apr 12, 2024

Ruth Nunn Reeves, age 89, of rural Charleston, died Friday, April 12, 2024, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Born January 26, 1935, at Anniston, MO, to the late Otha Nunn and Gertie Smith Nunn, she was a 1952 graduate of Anniston High School where she had played on the basketball team.  Having lived...

Apr 8, 2024

Brent Edward Hayton tragically left us on April 8th, 2024 (Ashland, Ohio)

He has left behind his loving parents, Sandra Hower and Chuck (Lisa) Hayton; His children Bryce Hayton and Logan Graffice,and one granddaughter, Ariella Hayton all of OH.

His sisters and brothers. Jodee (Andy) Kershchner and family of Ohio, Leo T Hoffman Jr. and...

Apr 6, 2024

Christopher Dylan Vinson, age 28 of Charleston, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, Charleston, in rural Mississippi County, MO.

Chris was born October 23, 1995, in Austell, Georgia, to Shawna Vinson Murray who survives of Charleston and Timothy Parker who survives of Georgia.  He had lived in Charleston all of his life.  Chris loved fishing, the outdoors, music...

Apr 6, 2024

Rocky Bruce Walker, age 72, died Saturday, April 6, 2024, at his home in rural Charleston.

Born April 16, 1951, at Sikeston, MO, to the late Alferd LeRoy Walker and Winona Evonne McAdoo Walker, he had lived in Mississippi County his entire life. Rocky was engaged in farming his entire life, as well as being employed with...

Apr 5, 2024

Evelyn Champion Koster, age 94, of Paducah, Kentucky passed away at 4:40 a.m. Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Ray & Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center.

Evelyn was born on May 10, 1929, to the late Willie Robert Graves and Mary Hazel Bellew Graves.  Evelyn was a graduate of Bandana High School in Ballard County and was...

Apr 4, 2024

Jerry Don Naile, age 86, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at his home in Bertrand.

Born March 21, 1938, at Braggadocia, MO, to the late Aubrey Estel Naile and Helen Hampton Naile, he had lived in Bertrand most of his life.  First employed with the Brown Shoe Company, he was later employed for a number of years...

Apr 4, 2024

Frank Russell "Buz" Sutherland, III, of Sikeston, formerly of Charleston, died Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Mercy-Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born December 3, 1949, to the late Frank Russell Sutherland, Jr. and Daisy Barfield Sutherland.  On March 24, 1984, he married Tammy Carolyn Beaty, his loving wife of 40 years.

Buz was...

Apr 4, 2024

Wendell A. Griswell, age 60, passed away peacefully at his home in Sikeston, Thursday, April 4, 2024, surrounded by his family.

Born April 16, 1963, at Vanduser, MO, to the late W.A. Griswell and Hazel Baker Griswell, he had lived in Mississippi a few years, but returned to Sikeston where he lived most of his life.  He...

Apr 2, 2024

William Chester "Bill" Smith

Bill was born on April 26, 1968, to Troy Arthur Smith and Sue (Hunt) Smith in Charleston, Missouri.  Bill passed on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO, after a battle with cancer.

He is survived by his mother, Sue Smith of Charleston; sisters, Alice (Joel)...

Apr 1, 2024

Judith (Judy) Dale Evans Still, beautiful and beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, and friend passed away at her home in Bertrand, Missouri on April 1, 2024 at the age of 70.

She passed peacefully in her home with her children by her side as well as her loyal fur grandbaby Gizmo.

Judy was born...

Mar 29, 2024

Charles Alvin "Chuck" Baker, age 67, of Sikeston, went to be with Jesus, Friday, March 29, 2024, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, surrounded by his family.

Charles was born April 3, 1956, in Cairo, Il, to the late Homer Lee and Carolyn Tousky Baker and was a 1975 graduate of Charleston High School. He...

Mar 28, 2024

Edith Lough

Nora Edith Lough, age 97, of rural Bertrand, died Thursday, March 28, 2024, at Memory Lane of Dexter Skilled Nursing.

Born January 12, 1927, at Arlington, KY, to the late William Lindsey and Alma Woodward Lindsey Elliott, she had lived in Mississippi County most of her life.  For many years she was a...

Mar 26, 2024

Harlen Bruce Terrell, age 91, a resident of Bertrand, MO, died Tuesday, March 26, 2024, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.

Born December 30, 1932, in Bertrand, to the late Marshall Terrell and Inola Baker Terrell, he had lived in Bertrand most of his life where he was a member of the Church of God...

Mar 26, 2024

Liam Dale Patrick was born on March 25, 2024, at 4:21 a.m., to Emyleigh Pendergrass and Nicholas Patrick.

Liam was 1lb. 3oz.

He passed away in his mother's arms on March 25, 2024, at 10:08 p.m.  Liam lived 18 hours with his mom, dad and grandmother by his side.

Surviving are his aunts...

Mar 25, 2024

Mozelle Nellie Mays Hager, age 98, died peacefully at her home in Sikeston, Monday, March 25, 2024.

Born September 2, 1925, at Red Oak, OK, to the late William Jesse Mays and Willie Clemmie Victoria Mize Mays, she was of Baptist belief and was a member of the Order of the Eastern Star, having served in many...

Mar 24, 2024

Jonnie Lee Fennell, was born April 18, 1948, in the Pinhook Community of Mississippi County, MO to the late Huriah Fennell, Sr. and Rosie Lee Whitney Fennell.  He was a very hard working man and a hard loving father. That passed on a lot of skills and talent to his fabulous 5 children. Also his faith was strong as...

Mar 22, 2024

Larry Wayne Coffer, age 80, died Friday, March 22, 2024, at his home near East Prairie, MO.

Born December 19, 1943, at Anniston, MO, to the late Rev. Bradley Coffer and Mabel Lucille Holdiness Coffer, he was a 1962 graduate of Anniston High School and had lived in Mississippi County his entire life. Larry was a mechanic...

Mar 21, 2024

Dale Harris

Robert Dale Harris, son of Thelma Oudia May Spray and Robert James Harris, was born October 27, 1949, in Cairo, Illinois and made his transition to his heavenly home on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Dale's journey was completed at his home in Charleston, Missouri surrounded by family and loved ones.

On February 10,...

Mar 16, 2024

Robert Charles (Bob) Jackson was born to his loving parents Marshall Charles Jackson and Martha Burke Jackson on December 16, 1933, in Sikeston, Missouri.

At the age of 90, Bob passed away peacefully at his home in rural Charleston, Missouri on March 16, 2024.

In Bob's younger years you could find him on the basketball...

Mar 13, 2024

DERRICK BLAINE WILKERSON, Age 60, of Bertrand, MO, died Wednesday, March 13, 2024.

Born October 4, 1963, at Sikeston, MO, to the Gracie Delk Wilkerson, who survives, and the late Billy Joe Wilkerson, Sr., Derrick was a 1982 graduate of Charleston High School.  Derrick was a kind and loving person.   He had lived in Bertrand his entire...