Sep 26, 2021

Jessica Maxine Brown, age 39, a resident of Sikeston, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau.

She was born February 8, 1982, in Chaffee, MO, to Anita Kay Brown, who survives of Sikeston and the late Vernon Dale Brown. Jessica had lived in the Sikeston most of her life, and worked at various...

Sep 26, 2021

Donald Wayne Pearson, age 60, formerly of Sikeston, died Sunday, September 26, 2021, at his home at Wappapello.

He was born June 6, 1961 in Sikeston to Carl D. and Lorene McCann Pearson. A graduate of Sikeston High School, Don had worked as a driver for Turner Dairy, a route driver for Burch Foods, and then was...

Sep 24, 2021

Gerrel Frances Baggett Bledsoe Rundles of Cairo, IL, died at her home surrounded by her loved ones on Friday, September 24, 2021.

Frances worked for Cairo Elks Lodge No. 651 for 18 years.  She then worked for Mid South Towing, Teco Barge Line and United Barge Line for 22 years as a cook on the river.

Sep 24, 2021

Baylis Maurice West, age 76, formerly of the Sikeston area, died Friday, September 24, 2021, at his home in Defiance, MO.

He was born September 28, 1944 at Portageville, MO, to the late Elmer and Ola West. He moved to the St. Louis area in 1956 and joined the Navy from 1962-1964. Baylis was stationed on the...

Sep 23, 2021

Christy Rose Wilson, age 31, of Sikeston, died Thursday, September 23, 2021, near Rockview, Mo.

She was born June 30, 1990, in Illinois, to Danny Wilson and Tina Warren of Sikeston, MO.

She is survived by her parents As well as her uncles aunts and cousins.

Private family services will be held.

Sep 23, 2021

John Leon Groves, 37, of Cape Girardeau, died Thursday, September 23, 2021, near Rockview, Mo.

John was born on October 14, 1983, in Cape Girardeau, MO, to the late Jackie Groves and Ruthy (Sackberger) Groves Klein who survives of Cairo, IL.

John enjoyed baseball, which he excelled in as a child. He was an excellent...

Sep 22, 2021

Vivian Grace Davis, age 93, a long time resident of Sikeston, died Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at the Westfield Nursing Center near Sikeston.

She was born April 29, 1928, in Lilbourn, MO, to the late Edward and Polly Ann Hessling. Grace was a member of the Emanuel Missionary Baptist Church of Sikeston, MO. She worked at Jones...

Sep 21, 2021

HAROLD F. BROWN, age 90, of Wappapello, died Tuesday, September 21, 2021, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau.

He was born October 2, 1930, at Dell, Arkansas, to the late Wallace F. Brown and Vera Houston Brown.  Harold retired in 1988 after 35 years from Martin Marietta Gaseous Diffusion Plant in Paducah, KY., He served as deacon...

Sep 20, 2021

LISA CORETTE MARSHALL, age 57, of East Prairie, died Monday, September 20, 2021.

She was born March 17, 1964, in Tennessee, to the late Joe T. Marshall and Beatrice Newberry Marshall.  She had been a resident of the Effie Shurtz Group Home in East Prairie since 2007.

Surviving are her sisters, Ladonna Grissom, Nedia Maxfield;...

Sep 20, 2021

Kevin Miller, 64, of Charleston, longtime area educator, community leader, and church musician, went to be with the Lord Monday, September 20, 2021.

Kevin is survived by his wife Melinda Miller; daughter Jennifer (Daniel) Barnes; granddaughter Hannah Barnes; and beloved brother, sisters, nieces, nephews, great-nieces and nephews, and cousins.

A memorial service...

Sep 20, 2021

EVELYN HEPPE VanWINKLE, age 57, died Monday, September 20, 2021, at her home in Bertrand.

She as born May 20, 1964, at East Prairie, MO, to the late Charles Heppe, Sr., and Linda Northern Heppe, she had lived in Mississippi County most of her life.  She loved spending time with her kids and grandkids and especially going...

Sep 18, 2021

Robert Lenard Merrell, age 56 of Sikeston, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.

He was born August 15, 1965, at Sikeston, to Glenna Jones Merrell, who survives of Sikeston and the late Albert Junior Merrell.   He had lived in Sikeston his entire live and had attended Southeast Missouri State University...

Sep 18, 2021

Commodore "Corky" Butrum, age 66, a resident of Sikeston, died Saturday, September 18, 2021, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.

He was born May 16, 1955, in Wyatt, MO, to the late Marion Lee and Lola Marie Butrum. Corky was a cowboy and never went anywhere without his cowboy hat, he loved horses and was an...

Sep 17, 2021

PAMELA JUNE MCCONKEY, age 63, of Bertrand, MO, died Friday, September 17, 2021, at her residence.

She was born October 30, 1957, in Deventer, MO, to the late Clarence Pemberton and Juanita Bickford Pemberton. Pamela had lived in the surrounding area most of her life. She worked at Johnnie's Drive-In for a number of years and also...

Sep 16, 2021

Darren Keith Cann, 56, Prosecuting Attorney of Mississippi County, MO and a resident of rural Charleston, died Thursday, September 16, 2021 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.

Surviving is his son, Zachary Cann;  his brother, James Gerald "Jimmy" Cann, Jr., brother-in-law, David "Randy" Casey, nephews, Dustin Cann, Randy (Ashley) Casey; niece, Sarah Casey (Jason) French;...

Sep 15, 2021

Ann DeField

Mildred Ann DeField, age 81 of Charleston, died Wednesday, September 15, 2021, at the Estates Care Center at Perryville, MO.

With the help of Dr. Charles Rolwing, Ann was born December 5, 1939, at Charleston, MO, to the late Gerald H. DeField and Erlene Dye DeField.   Upon her graduation from Charleston High School,...

Sep 14, 2021

Kenneth Louis Sneathern was a caring husband, dad, grandpa, poppa Ken, brother, and friend. He went to Heaven to be with his Savior on September 14, 2021 at the age of 78. He battled serious medical issues courageously and with a smile. He was a tough old bird! Ken was surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor...

Sep 13, 2021

Bertrand Mo: Lester Vance Bowles 10/9/41 - 9/13/21

Lester Vance Bowles

Born in Sikeston MO, to R.V. and Delores (Sellers) Bowles on October 9, 1941, as a small boy he helped with his grandfather's portable saw mill which operated between Bertrand and the Commerce area, he then moved with his parents to Liberty MO in...

Sep 13, 2021

Christina Marie Reynolds, age 30, of Poplar Bluff, died Monday, September 13, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 11, 1991, at Poplar Bluff, MO, to Christopher Reed, who survives of Wappapello, and Christy LaDonna Mizell, who survives of Poplar Bluff. Christina was a life-long resident of Poplar Bluff.

In addition...

Sep 10, 2021

John A a r on D uS a bl on On 10 September 2021, John Aaron DuSablon, 52, of Sikeston, MO, passed away at his home. John was the second son born to Arthur B. and Beatrice DuSablon on 27 June 1969 in St. Louis, MO. While John attended Carmi White County High School in Carmi, IL for his first...