Dec 20, 2025

Voundis Wayne Stephens, age 91, born June 14, 1934, in Bernie, MO, to James Henry "Jim" Stephens and Sarah Elizabeth Boyt Stephens, was called to God's golden gates and streets of gold, Saturday, December 20, 2025, from his home in Wyatt, MO.

He and his beloved wife, Mary, lived in St. Charles, MO, where they started their...

Dec 19, 2025

Albert Thene Swinney, age 56, of Sikeston, MO, died Friday, December 19, 2025, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Born September 22, 1969, at Springfield, MO, to Edward Swinney and Margaret Forbey Swinney, who survive of Sikeston.  He was a U.S. Air Force Veteran and had lived in Belleville, IL several years before returning to...

Dec 17, 2025

David Allen Willcut, Jr., age 54, passed from this life on December 17th, 2025, at the Daybreak Nursing Center in Sikeston, Missouri. He passed on his Mother's birthday.

David was born on April 29th, 1971, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to David and Lucille Willcut. He had two brothers, William McNece (Bub) and his wife Janet, and James...

Dec 17, 2025

In Loving Memory of

Rontavious Tyrell Clark July 11, 1996 – December 17, 2025

Rontavious Tyrell Clark, lovingly known as "Ron" or "Tay," was born on July 11, 1996, and departed this life on December 17, 2025, at the age of 29. He was a beloved father, son, uncle, grandson, brother, nephew, and friend whose...

Dec 16, 2025

Jim Forbey

James Douglas "Jim" Forbey, age 81, of Bloomfield, MO, died Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Born October 6, 1944, at Cape Girardeau, MO, to the late Archie Forbey and Pearl Mae Ervin Forbey, Jim grew up in Charleston and was raised in the Church of the...

Dec 16, 2025

Kelly H  Barker March 7, 1933 – December 16, 2025

Kelly H Barker died on December 16, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Martin North Hospital in Stuart, Florida.

He was born in Mississippi County, Missouri, to Lonnie Eugene Barker and Clora W. Hopgood Barker and was raised on the Barker Family Home Place in the area...

Dec 16, 2025

Sharon Faye Bruenderman, age 73, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at her home in Sikeston, MO, surrounded by her loving family.

Born November 3, 1952, at Cairo, IL, to the late Herbert Stallings and Cora Marie Allensworth Stallings Simpson, she grew up in the Olive Branch, IL area and moved to Mississippi County with her family...

Dec 15, 2025

Edwin (Ed) McWilliams, age 86, passed away on December 15, 2025, at his home in East Prairie, MO. He was born January 21, 1939, to Edwin L. and Florence McWilliams in St. Louis.

They lived in Brentwood, MO, where he attended school. After graduating, Ed attended Southeast Missouri State University and graduated with a BS in education. He played football at SEMO...

Dec 14, 2025

Cleo "Cowboy" McElroy, age 80, formerly of Blodgett, MO, died Sunday, December 14, 2025, at his home in Diehlstadt, MO.

Born June 25, 1945, at Gray Ridge, MO, to the late James McElroy and Minnie Dean Sweet McElroy, he had lived in Scott County his entire life and had been employed in farming and construction.

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Dec 13, 2025

Jerry Douglas (February 19, 1950 – December 13, 2025)

Jerry Eugene Douglas, a lifelong resident of East Prairie, Missouri, died on December 13, 2025 at the Missouri Veteran's Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family.

Jerry was born on February 19, 1950, in Cairo, IL to the late Verlon Douglas and LaWanda...

Dec 12, 2025

Carolyn Sadie Cogdill Childers, age 80, formerly of Charleston, MO, died Friday, December 12, 2025, at her home in Mobile, AL, surrounded by her loving family.

Born September 12, 1945, at Cairo, IL, to the late George Vernon Cogdill and Sadie Woodard Cogdill, she had lived in Mississippi County most of her life and was an independent...

Dec 12, 2025

Katherine Elaine Boyet Pearson, age 79, of Sikeston, MO, passed away peacefully, Friday, December 12, 2025, at the Bertrand Nursing Center, Bertrand, MO, surrounded by her loving family.

Born April 23, 1946, at Spokane, WA, to the late Raymond Boyet and Mary Bouser Boyet, she had lived in Southeast Missouri most of her life, first in Marston...

Dec 11, 2025

Brenda Mae Laster Mayabb Baker was welcomed into heaven Thursday, December 11, 2025. She was born in Mississippi County on October 12, 1958 to the late Curtis Edward Laster and Yvonne Nolen Laster of Wyatt, MO.

Brenda was of the Baptist faith, growing up she attended church with her Grandma Annette at Wyatt Baptist Church. Later in...

Dec 10, 2025

John Joseph "Joey" Cross, of Wyatt, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on December 10, 2025, at the age of 62, surrounded by his loving family.

Born February 18, 1963, in Cairo, IL to the late John Wayne Cross and Mary Lois Sheckell Cross, Joey lived a life defined by hard work, service to his community,...

Dec 9, 2025

Phil W. Tatum, Jr., age 93, of Anniston, MO, died Tuesday, December 9, 2025, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.

Born September 2, 1932, at Anniston, MO, to the late Phil William Tatum and Ethel A. Krauss Tatum, he had lived in Anniston his entire life and was employed in construction.  He was a...

Dec 8, 2025

Brirdie Mae Clark-Standard, born August 1, 1964, in Charleston, Missouri, the beloved daughter of the late Delmo Dean and Lorine Clark, passed away on December 8, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family.

She attended Charleston Public Schools, where she met the love of her life, Larry Standard. They were united in marriage on October 14,...

Dec 7, 2025

Gerald Eugene McClain

Gerald McClain, age 84, of Charleston, MO went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on December 7, 2025.

Born November 13th, 1941, in Dogwood MO, to the late J.C. McClain and Earline Delk McClain. He grew up in the Bridges Community of Mississippi County and was a 1959...

Dec 7, 2025

Orlando Benny Whalen, was born October 23, 1988, and died December 7, 2025, at the age of 37.

Orlando graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 2005 and made his home in St. Louis where he was employed with Barnes Jewish Hospital.

He was the son of the late Benny Whalen.  His survivors include his...

Dec 6, 2025

Roger Dale Roberts, age 82, of Matthews, MO, died Saturday, December 6, 2025, at Annie's Garden Skilled Nursing Center in Sikeston, MO.

Born October 18, 1943, at Winfield, AL, to the late Claude Owen Roberts and Virginia Avery Roberts, he had lived in the Sikeston area several years and was a retired computer programmer.  He was an...

Dec 5, 2025

Obituary for Daniel Scott "Danny" Cobb

Daniel Scott Cobb, lovingly known as Danny, passed away on Friday, December 5, 2025, at the age of 56.

He was born in DeKalb, IL on October 20, 1969, and was a graduate of East Prairie High School with the class of 1988.

Danny was known for...