Gary Lee Hess
Apr 16, 2026
Gary Lee Hess, age 71, passed away Thursday, April 16, 2026, at his home in Charleston, Missouri.
Visitation and services are being planned for a future date.
At Gary's request, the family kindly requests in lieu of flowers, plants and gift items that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38015.
Iris Vivian (Poe) Jackson
Apr 13, 2026
Iris Vivian Jackson
(December 25, 1923 - April 13, 2026)
Iris Vivian (Poe) Jackson, age 102, affectionately known as "Tod", died Monday, April 13, 2026, at Hubble Creek Nursing home in Jackson, Missouri.
Mrs. Jackson was born December 25, 1923 in Canalou, Missouri, to the late Lester Hugh and late Florence Emma (Robinson) Poe and was raised in Charleston, MO.
On February 19, 1943,...
Luther Betts, Jr.
Apr 13, 2026
Luther Betts, Jr., age 70, formerly of Charleston, MO, passed from this life, Monday, April 13, 2026, at the St. Francis Medical Center in Peoria, Illinois.
Complete obituary information is pending.
Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. until the funeral hour at noon, Saturday, April 25, 2026, at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston, MO.
Interment will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery...
Dennis Edgar Hurley
Apr 6, 2026
Dennis Edgar Hurley, 85, died Monday, April 6, 2026, at his home near Charleston, MO.
Dennis was born July 24,1940, at the family home in Charleston, MO, to Charles Edgar Hurley and Hazel Hunt Hurley. Growing up he worked on the family’s row crop and dairy farm where he developed a love for agriculture and the people within it. Dennis graduated...
Johnnie Dale Brown
Apr 6, 2026
Johnnie Dale Brown, age 67, died Monday, April 6, 2026, at the home of his sister, Vanessa Brown, in rural East Prairie, MO.
Born February 14, 1959, in Mississippi County, MO, to the late Riley Brown and Mamie Ruth Ketchum Brown, he had lived in Mississippi County most of his life.
Survivors include his son, John Brown, Jr., of Morehouse; his daughter,...
Jessie Allen Magee
Apr 4, 2026
Jessie Allen Magee, a wonderful son, was born to Richard Magee and Shelia Hyde Magee, in Andrews, TX, on July 20, 1981, and passed from this life, Saturday, April 4, 2026, at his home in Diehlstadt, MO, surrounded by his loving family.
Jessie is survived by his mother and stepfather, Shelia and Mike Bowles; his sons, Jayden Magee and Jordan Magee;...
Maxine Lee Halford Bird
Apr 3, 2026
Maxine Lee Halford Bird, was born in Reyno, Arkansas on November 27, 1928, to John B. Halford and Nannie Parker Halford. She passed away peacefully on April 3, 2026, in Sikeston, Missouri.
Maxine called rural New Madrid County home for most of her 97 years of life. She was a graduate of Kewanee High School and attended Southeast Missouri State College....
Trinity Houseman Smedley
Apr 1, 2026
Trinity Lauren Houseman Smedley
November 19, 1988 — April 1, 2026
Trinity Lauren Houseman Smedley was born on November 19, 1988, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, in Biloxi, Mississippi., Trinity lived a vibrant life and was deeply loved by those who knew her.
She was an active member of Center Pointe Church in Ocean Springs, where...
Dottie Dimple Uthoff
Mar 30, 2026
Dottie Dimple Uthoff, age 87, of East Prairie, MO, died Monday, March 30, 2026, at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
Born June 2, 1938, in Mississippi County, MO, to the late James Alonzo Harris and Frances Irene Ivy Harris, she had lived in East Prairie and the Dogwood Community a number of years and had attended the First...
Michael Patrick Johnson
Mar 28, 2026
Michael Patrick Johnson, age 45, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his home in Benton, MO.
He was born August 13, 1980, at South County Hospital in St. Louis, MO, to Theresa Jean Allen (Kevin) Garrison and the late Donald Patrick Johnson, Sr. Along with his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James and Barbara Nolen...
Virginia L. Cox Wimberley
Mar 24, 2026
Virginia Wimberley, 90 of Milan, TN, went to be with her Lord, Tuesday, March 24, 2026.
Born Willie Virginia Lee Cox on August 18, 1935, to Clinen Cox and Zella Mae Davis Cox in Clay County, Arkansas, Virginia was one of six girls and a son born to Clinen and Zella. Her parents and four of her sisters, Jan Wilson, Geri...
Johnny Ray Hillhouse
Mar 21, 2026
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Johnny Ray Hillhouse, age 79, of Charleston, MO, on Saturday, March 21, 2026.
Having lived in Mississippi County his entire life, Johnny was born August 30, 1946, at Cairo, IL, to the late Ray Baker Hillhouse and Nelsene Brewer Hillhouse. Johnny was a lifelong farmer and owned and operated JR...
Christina Butler White
Mar 20, 2026
Christina Lynne Butler White, age 74, formerly of Charleston, MO, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2026.
She was born on April 21, 1951, in Cairo, Illinois, and spent her childhood in Charleston, Missouri. She later made her home in San Antonio, Texas, where she spent the majority of her adult life. It was there that she met and married John...
Daniel Wilson Wise
Mar 19, 2026
Daniel Wilson Wise, age 88, died Thursday, March 19, 2026, at his home near Anniston, MO, surrounded by his family.
Born March 20, 1937, at Cape Girardeau, MO, to the late Luther Wilson Wise and Imogene Edmonds Wise, he grew up in the Illmo/Fornfelt area and attended school there graduating in 1955 from what is now Scott City High School. He...
Jen'O Lee Richards
Mar 19, 2026
Jen’O Lee Richards, of Sikeston, Missouri was born September 3, 1937, at Matthews, Missouri, in New Madrid County, to the late Lawrence Everett Silverthorn and Leola Roach Silverthorn. She departed this life peacefully, Thursday, March 19, 2026, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center, at the age of 88.
Jen’O was devoted member of the Matthews Christian Church for many years and later...
Carol M. Haifley
Mar 17, 2026
Carol Madrue Haifley, age 73, of Benton, MO, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston, MO.
Born February 3, 1953, at Muncie, IN, to the late James Henry Brandenburg and Karen Christine Pflueger Brandenburg, she grew up in Hamilton, IN and went on to receive her nursing degree. She practiced as a Licensed Practical Nurse...
Dannel Marie King
Mar 14, 2026
Dannel Marie King, age 56, formerly of Sikeston, MO, died Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the University of Missouri Hospital in Columbia, MO.
A celebration of life is being planned for a future date.
McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com
Darlene Thurman Williams
Mar 14, 2026
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Joyce Darlene Thurman Williams, 85, of Charleston, MO, died Saturday, March 14, 2026, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO.
Born July 17, 1940, at Anniston, MO, to the late Lindsay P. “Boydie” Thurman and Bertha Ann Littrell Thurman, Darlene grew up in Anniston and attended the Anniston grade schools. She went on to attend Charleston High School...
Kenneth Wayne Story
Mar 13, 2026
Kenneth Wayne “Ken” Story, of Sikeston, MO, passed peacefully into the arms of his Lord and Savior on March 13, 2026, at the age of 59.
Ken was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, veteran, brother and uncle, his life was marked by dedication to his country and deep love for his family.
He was the kind of man who could turn an...
Orlando Maurice Lee, Jr.
Mar 7, 2026
Orlando Maurice Lee Jr. 💙 was born on September 8, 2000, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Orlando Maurice Lee Sr. and Colinthia Lampkin Williams. He departed this life on March 7, 2026.
Orlando was a loving husband to his wife, Simya Harris Lee, and a proud father to his beautiful daughter, Unyla Denise Lee. He also leaves behind an unborn child who...
