Jul 31, 2024

Bernice Carlyle Wray, 74, of Kevil, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2024, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Care Center in Paducah.

Bernice was a loving mother and adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She decorated cakes for many years. Later in life she switched to helping her husband, Gary Wray, with his commercial fishing business. Bernice...

Jul 30, 2024

Marsha Ann (Evans) Tremaine

Marsha was born to Dellon and Martha Fox Evans in Charleston, Missouri, on October 2, 1945, and always valued her Mississippi County roots. She moved with her family to Jefferson City in time to graduate from Jefferson City High School and remained in Jefferson City throughout her life. She died at her home...

Jul 28, 2024

Billy Monroe Tanner was born December 21, 1946, in Qulin, Missouri to Elva Atteberry Tanner and Lorne Houston Tanner. He changed his address from this earth to his heavenly home on July 28, 2024. His departure was made from his home in Sikeston, Missouri where he lived with his bride of 56 years.

On July 20, 1968,...

Jul 26, 2024

It is with great heart break that we announce the passing of Michael D. Such of Sikeston, MO and formerly of Aurora, IL, age 50, in the early morning hours of Friday, July 26, 2024.

Born October 19, 1973, at Aurora, IL, to Duane C. Such and Janice Dixon. Michael enjoyed spending time with his wife, Jennifer,...

Jul 24, 2024

Angie O'Guin Winfield

Angelia Ann O'Guin Winfield, age 60, of East Prairie, died Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis.

Born July 8, 1964, at East Prairie, MO, to the late Eugene O'Guin and Shirley Ann Ashley O'Guin, she was a 1983 graduate of East Prairie High School and had lived...

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....