Jul 3, 2025

Melissa J. Mikels Moore, age 49, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior at 2:02 p.m., on Thursday, July 3, 2025, at her home in Sikeston. She was surrounded by her loved ones as she was welcomed into the arms of her Savior after a courageous battle with cancer.  Melissa was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister,...

Jul 1, 2025

Jamie Allen, age 45, passed away at her home near Charleston, Tuesday, July 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born December 10, 1979, at Schenectady, NY to the late Charles Riley and Patricia Sanders, she would later move to Jacksonville, FL where she attended the University of North Florida and was awarded her bachelor of arts...

Jul 1, 2025

Paula Bryant Harper, age 81, of Sikeston, died Tuesday, July 1, 2025, at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Born July 9, 1943, in Cairo, IL, to the late Paul Bryant and Stella Mae Clayton Bryant, she grew up in Charleston and later attended cosmetology school.   She would become one of the most sought out...

Jul 1, 2025

Sandra Kay Donehoo "Sandy", a resident of East Prairie, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025 at the age of 72 at Mercy Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was a beloved mother, mother in law, grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, remembered for her warm spirit, generous heart, and unwavering love for her family.

She was born to...

Jun 30, 2025

Michael Eugene Adams, of Ozark, MO formerly of Sikeston, MO and Charleston MO, was born February 9, 1973, and passed away on June 30, 2025, at the age of 52, as the result of an automobile accident in rural Christian County, MO.

On August 4, 2011, Michael and Ashley Wade Hall were united in marriage in Orange...

Jun 30, 2025

Steven Calvin King, 64, of Perryville, Missouri passed away Monday, June 30, 2025, at his residence.

Steve was born in Lucy Lee Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Cloyce and Mary (Prater) King on January 11, 1961, he was 64 years old. He attended Bernie High School and Southeast Missouri State University getting a BS degree in...

Jun 29, 2025

Norma Jean Jones Evans, age 65, a resident of Sikeston, died Sunday, June 29, 2025, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.

Norma Jean Evans of Portageville, MO, Born February 23,1960 was set free and called home by the Lord on June 29,2025.

She is preceded in death by her parents Irma Holmes, and...

Jun 28, 2025

Phillip Wayne "Phil" Morgan, age 70, formerly of Charleston, MO, passed away peacefully early Saturday, June 28, 2025, at his home in Sikeston, MO.

Born January 15, 1955, at Wyatt, MO, to Billy Joe "Joe" Morgan and Faye Sims Morgan, Phil grew up in Charleston and attended Charleston Schools.    Beginning at the age of 17, Phil followed...

Jun 27, 2025

A Tribute to a Remarkable Life.

James Louis Grisso was a cherished soul who touched the lives of everyone he encountered.  His presence was one of unwavering kindness, laughter, and love…a light that could brighten even the darkest of days.

He was born May 30, 1950, and on June 27, 2025, he made his heavenly...

Jun 27, 2025

John David Fisher, II, age 31, of East Prairie, passed away Friday, June 27, 2025.

Born November 4, 1993, in Sikeston, MO, to John David Fisher and Terri Lynn Upchurch, John David lived most of his life in East Prairie. He joined the Army National Guard right after high school.  He then decided to make over the...

Jun 23, 2025

Jimmy Showmaker

James (Jimmy) Richard Showmaker, son of the late E.J. Showmaker and Catherine Rose Duenne Showmaker, died Monday, June 23, 2025.

He was born December 17, 1967, at Sikeston, MO.  Jim loved playing games, cards and doing word searches and spending time with his family and friends.  Jimmy also enjoyed a good cheeseburger and...

Jun 19, 2025

Larry Hershal VanPool, aged 69, of Jackson, MO, passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025.

He was born in Wyatt, MO on July 1, 1955, to the late Wilber Hershal and Betty Lou (Bishop) VanPool.

Larry was a student at Sikeston Senior High School and was wed to Carol Dean Northcott on December 31, 1975.

Jun 18, 2025

Paula Diane Cross, age 68, of Charleston, MO, died Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at the St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

Born November 27, 1956, at Granite City, IL, to the late James Randy Black and Mildred Geraldine Jones Black, she had lived in Charleston a number of years.

She was married to...

Jun 18, 2025

Rodney Dale Emery, 86, of Sikeston, Missouri, passed away peacefully on June 18, 2025.

Born on June 1, 1939, in Island Falls, Maine, to John Albert Emery and Delia Marie Chasse Emery, Rodney lived a life full of adventure, service, and love for his family.

Rodney proudly served in the United States Army from 1956...

Jun 17, 2025

Elijah Eugene Campbell, age 72, died Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at his home in Sikeston, MO, surrounded by his loving family.

Born November 11, 1952, at Canton, OH, to the late Elijah Campbell and Iva Lamp Campbell, he had lived in Sikeston a number of years and for over 45 years worked as an auto body repairman....

Jun 14, 2025

Timothy Wayne Morrison, age 63, died Saturday, June 14, 2025, at his home in Sikeston, MO.

Born May 8, 1963, at St. Louis, MO, to the late Howard Douglas Morrison, Sr. and Joyce Ann Dietz, he attended Kelly High Schools and at a young age went to work as a meat cutter for the Piggly Wiggly at...

Jun 14, 2025

Terry Lynn Sprinkles, age 68, passed away peacefully in her home on June 14, 2025, in East Prairie, MO, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Terry was born on April 26, 1957, to Garland and Kitty (Tousky) Nelson in Cairo, IL, and resided in Charleston, M0, during the majority of her childhood.  On December 5, 1977, she...

Jun 10, 2025

Shelby Jean Little, age 82, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 10, 2025, at 9:15 pm at the Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews, MO.  She was surrounded by her loved ones as she was welcomed into the arms of her Savior.

Shelby was born in Providence, KY on September 14,...

Jun 6, 2025

Danny Allen Presson, age 85, died Friday, June 6, 2025, at his home in Charleston, MO.

Born July 27, 1939, in Dunklin County, MO, to the late William Clarence Presson and Flora Irene Smith Presson, he had lived in Charleston most of his life and was a member of the New Bethel Baptist Church.  For a number...

Jun 4, 2025

Kenneth O'Neal Bartlett passed away June 4, 2025. He was born in Bell City, MO on December 1, 1945, to the late Bennie & Marian Bartlett. He graduated from Anniston High School in 1963 and completed a Welding Training Program soon after. On August 20, 1967, he married Jean (Belk) Bartlett at New Bethel Baptist Church in rural Charleston....