Dec 30, 2023

Warren Tatum Palmer, age 82, of Charleston, died Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau.

Born October 14, 1941, at Louisville, MS, to the late Clinton Lemuel Palmer and Phalor Lenora Jernigan Palmer, he grew up in Mississippi and moved to Missouri at a young age with his family.  After graduating from Anniston High...

Dec 30, 2023

Joseph J. Sauceda, Jr., age 62, of Sikeston, died Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Sikeston.

He was born October 25, 1961, at Sikeston, MO, to the late Joseph J. Sauceda, Sr., and Sophia Martinez, and had lived in Oran a number of years before moving to Sikeston 20 years ago.  He...

Dec 29, 2023

Phyllis Ann Watkins, age 77, of Sikeston, died Friday, December 29, 2023, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born August 6, 1946, at Parma, MO, to the late Charles Ross and Dolly Sanders Ross. She had lived in Sikeston most of her life and had been employed as a nurse aide.

Dec 28, 2023

Betty Jean Busby Tingle, age 86, of Sikeston, died Thursday, December 28, 2023, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.

She was born June 17, 1937, at East Prairie, MO, the late Paul and Florence Bibb Busby.    She had lived in Sikeston a number of years where she was a licensed beautician and had also worked...

Dec 28, 2023

Barbara Janice Walker Haubold, was born December 25, 1943, in Mississippi County, MO to the late William Eugene Walker and Blanche Oliphant Walker and passed to her heavenly home, Thursday, December 28, 2023, at her home in Bertrand.

She grew up in rural Mississippi County and after high school graduation went on to obtain her degree as...

Dec 26, 2023

Richard Edward Cross, age 64, of Sikeston, died Tuesday, December 26, 2023, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.

Born May 1, 1959, at Charleston, MO, to Darlene Thurman Williams who survives of Charleston and the late Edward Cross, he had lived in Charleston most of his life, most recently living in Sikeston.  He had...

Dec 24, 2023

In loving memory of Gerald Fredrick Dyer, affectionately known as Jerry or JD, who peacefully departed this life on December 24, 2023, at the age of 90. Born on November 10, 1933, Jerry leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories.

A devoted family man, Jerry is survived by his three children, Gail Coon (Bob), Rick,...

Dec 23, 2023

Billie Franklin Skelton, 78, went to heaven on December 23, 2023, when he passed away from natural causes in his Charleston home.

Bill was born on September 10, 1945, to Maude and John Skelton in Bloomfield, MO.  When reflecting about his life and the words we would write in his obituary, he laughed, "I was born, I...

Dec 21, 2023

Robert Earl Coffer, age 72, a resident of Miner, MO, formerly of East Prairie, MO, died Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Robert was born October 21, 1951, at Wyatt, Missouri, to the late Earl William Coffer and his mother, Margie Ann Kuykendall.

Surviving is his sister, Delilah Coffer...

Dec 20, 2023

Leta M. Lawrence Wise, age 92, died Wednesday, December 20, 2023, at her home in Sikeston.

She was born October 5, 1931, at Appleton, AR, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Lester Lawrence and had lived in Sikeston a number years.

On November 13, 1948, she married Lindsey Wise who preceded her in death on...

Dec 19, 2023

Mr. Walter Charnell Lewis age 67 of Charleston Missouri, fell asleep in death December 19,2023 at the Charleston Manor in Charleston Missouri.

He was born September 22, 1956 in Wyatt, Missouri to the late Mr. Walter Lee Lewis and Mrs. Mary Alice Lewis. Growing up in Mississippi County, Missouri, he later located to Manitowoc, Wisconsin where he...

Dec 18, 2023

Kay Frances McGee Cross, age 84, of Sikeston, died Monday, December 18, 2023, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.

She was born September 13, 1939, in Vernon, AL, to the late Willie McGee and Leola Dykes McGee. She lived in Mississippi several years where she was a member of the First Baptist Church of West...

Dec 17, 2023

Troy Lee Ditto, age 58, of Benton, MO, died Sunday, December 17, 2023, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born October 30, 1965, at East Prairie, MO, son of Donnie J. Ditto and Patricia R. Manning Ditto, he attended East Prairie Schools and was raised in the Gospel Assembly Church in East...

Dec 16, 2023

Della Mae Ware passed away December 16, 2023, surrounded by her family.

She was born December 17, 1955, in Diehlstadt, MO, to the late Frank Ware Sr. and Elnora Cobb Ware.  Della was a lifelong resident of Charleston where she attended Charleston Schools.  Known throughout Charleston for her love of dancing, cooking and most certainly dressing the...

Dec 14, 2023

Heather Marie Siars, age 40, of Wyatt, died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff.

She was born May 27, 1983, at Charleston, MO, to the late Charles Morrison and Patricia Siars Counts and had lived in Mississippi County her entire life.

Surviving are her children, Caleb Alton...

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...