Dec 14, 2023

Former First Lady of Missouri, Betty Cooper Hearnes died in Charleston, Mo, on Dec. 14, 2023, surrounded by her family. She served as First Lady of the state of Missouri from 1965 to 1973 while her husband Warren E. Hearnes served as the 46th Governor of Missouri.

She was born on July 24, 1927, in Brinkley, Arkansas...

Dec 11, 2023

KENNETH LEE BRAZEL, age 61, of Charleston, MO, died at his home on Monday, December 11, 2023.

He was born September 17, 1962, in Sikeston, MO, the late Jimmy Brazel and his mother, Aneda Louise Cummins Brazel of Charleston, MO.   Kenneth was a lifetime resident of southeast Missouri.  He was a warehouse worker for several years before...

Dec 11, 2023

BRITTANY DARLENE BEAIRD KEITH, age 37, of Sikeston, died Monday, December 11, 2023, at her home.

She was born August 15, 1986, in Sikeston, MO, to Tammy Beaird.  She was loved by so many in her life.  She was a CNA and took care of many people.  She would do anything for anyone.

She is...

Dec 10, 2023

JOSEPH PARKER RILEY, age 67, a resident of Matthews, MO and formerly of Owensboro, Kentucky, died Sunday, December 10, 2023, at Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews, MO.

He was born March 26, 1956, in Owensboro, KY, the late Joseph Tutt and Laura Eura Riley Barnes.   Joseph attended Murray State University in Murray, Kentucky and later worked...

Dec 9, 2023

Steve Ledbetter Sr. June 24, 1950 - December 9, 2023.

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of George Stephen (Steve) Ledbetter Sr., who left us on December 9, 2023. A resident of Sikeston and formerly of Charleston, he was 73 years old.

Steve Ledbetter was born on June 24, 1950, in...

Dec 7, 2023

Carolyn (Carrie) Jo Poole Henry, age 79, of East Prairie, died Thursday, December 7, 2023, in Ellisville, Missouri.

She was born October 21, 1944, daughter of Geraldine Poole.

Carolyn married Charles Forrest Henry in 1959 and completed her Licensed Practical Nurse training in 1965 before they moved to Valley Park, Missouri. She worked as a...

Dec 5, 2023

Dr. Eleanor Crowell

SIKESTON, Mo. — Dr. Eleanor Sue Thompson Crowell, 83, longtime Sikeston area educator, died Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2023.

She was born Dec. 28, 1939, in Charleston, Missouri daughter of William Hazzard and Edna Mae McElmurry Thompson.

Eleanor taught grade school and middle school for more than 30 years at Ferguson-Florissant...

Nov 30, 2023

William Eugene Graham, Sr, age 68, died November 30, 2023, at his home in rural Sikeston.

Willie was born December 12, 1954, at Chaffee, MO, to the late Alfred Esco Graham and Dorothy Mae Allgood Graham and had lived in rural Sikeston his entire life.    He was a member of the Murray Lane Baptist Church in Sikeston....

Nov 27, 2023

Caleb Edward Cockrell, age 30, of Malden, formerly of Vanduser, died Monday, November 27, 2023, near Essex, Mo.

Caleb was born April 22, 1993, at Portsmouth, VA, to Dana Marie Boze Cockrell who survives and the late John David Cockrell.   He had lived in the Sikeston area a number of years and was a graduate of Scott...

Nov 27, 2023

Peggy Ann Graham Thurman, age 80, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at her home in Charleston.

Born May 25,1943, at Charleston, MO, to the late Joseph Claude "Toots" Graham and Veda Mae Peevyhouse Graham, she had lived in Charleston most of her life.  She was a longtime employee of Charleston R-1 Schools where she worked in the...

Nov 19, 2023

Shannon Marie Brown Adams, age 44, of Sikeston, died Sunday, November 19, 2023, at the home of her mother, following an extended illness.

Shannon was born October 10, 1979, at Chaffee, MO, to Anita Fetters Brown of survives of Sikeston and the late Vernon Dale Brown.  She had lived in Sikeston most of her life. Shannon loved...

Nov 11, 2023

Preston Lee Williams, age 62, passed away, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at his home near Sikeston, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born November 23, 1960, at Kermit, TX, to Vonna Cross Williams Russell, who survives of Sikeston, and the late Howard Glenn Williams. He lived in San Jose, CA until he was nine years old...

Nov 4, 2023

David Curtis Hedge, age 59, a lifelong resident of Mississippi County, died Saturday, November 4, 2023, at his home near Sikeston.

He was born February 15, 1964, at St. Louis, MO, to the late Melvin Curtis Hedge and Bertha Allene Vinson Hedge. He had lived in Charleston most of his life having moved to Sikeston a few...

Nov 3, 2023

Norma Jean (Tee) Marshall Norma Jean Marshall passed away peacefully at her home on November 3, 2023, surrounded by her adoring family. Norma Jean was born October 15, 1929, in Matthews, Missouri to the late Lee and Alma Woodruff Skaggs.  On July 18, 1946, she married the love of her life, the late Buddy Marshall.  When the two of them...

Nov 3, 2023

Mildred Maxine Hartwick Harrington, age 86, of Charleston, died Friday, November 3, 2023, at the Hunter Acres Nursing Center in Sikeston.

Born August 30, 1937, at Dumas, AR, to the late Marvin Clark Hartwick and Mozell Osborne Hartwick, she had lived in Charleston most of her life and had attended the Full Gospel Church in East Prairie....

Nov 1, 2023

Terrance Romel Jones, 44, of Houston, with heavy hearts, we announce his peaceful departure on November 1, 2023, leaving behind a profound legacy and cherished memories.

Terrance was a loving son, uncle, brother, and friend whose soul shone brightly, graced this world on August 10, 1979. Terrance's life was a tapestry of laughter, love, and strength. Terrance...

Oct 30, 2023

Carrie Louise Holman, age 95, of Charleston, formerly of St. Louis, died Monday, October 30, 2023, at the Charleston Manor Nursing Home in Charleston, MO, where she had resided the last few years.

Carrie was born September 24, 1928, in St. Louis, MO, and was then ninth of 16 children of the late Herman Joseph Hodapp and...

Oct 26, 2023

Raymond Ellery Dooley, age 83, died Thursday, October 26, 2023, at his home in Charleston, MO.

Born October 29, 1939, at Marston, MO, to the late Cordy Wallace Dooley and Lillian Dooley, he grew up in Southeast Missouri and moved to Northwest Indiana where he was employed as a heavy equipment operator and especially loved Wood Cutting.  ...

Oct 25, 2023

Mary Louise Nave, age 77, of Sikeston, died Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at Delta South Nursing Center in Sikeston.

Mary was born October 29, 1945, at Gibbon, NE, to the late Jose Louis Garcia and Lucy Redhawk Garcia.  Having lived in Sikeston since 1972, Mary graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau with a degree...

Oct 23, 2023

Ethel Berniece Shaw Harris, age 90, of Sikeston, died Monday, October 23, 2023, at Southeast Health in Dexter, Missouri.

Born December 16, 1932, at Bertrand, MO, to the late William Dewey Shaw and Florence Truett Shaw, she had lived in Sikeston a number of years and was retired from Brown Shoe Company at Charleston.  She was of...