Obituaries

Missy LeCroy

SIKESTON — Melissa Annette “Missy” LeCroy, 55, died Sept. 6, 2024, at her daughter's home in Sikeston. Private family services will be held. McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.
Bob Simpson

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Charles Robert “Bob” Simpson, age 86, passed away Sept. 6, 2024, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau. He was born Jan. 12, 1938, in Renick, Missouri, son of the late Denzil Simpson and Rose Lee Martin Simpson. Bob was a member of Sikeston First Christian Church since 1964 where he was an Elder Emeritus. He worked as a Civil Engineer for the Missouri Department of Transportation for 40 years...
Randy Witt

MORLEY, Mo. — Randy W. Witt, son of Carolyn Ann Cathey Witt of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and the late Orvel W. Witt, was born on Feb. 7, 1968, in Cairo, Illinois, and departed this life on Sept. 6, 2024, at his residence in Morley at the age of 56 years...
Norman Travis

SIKESTON — Norman Lee Travis, age 74, of Sikeston died Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born Sept. 28, 1950, at Perkins, Missouri, to the late Eugene Travis Jr. and Norma Standley Fitzgerald, he had lived in Sikeston most of his life and had been a commercial truck driver until his retirement...
Bryan Crites (9/9/24)

SIKESTON — Bryan Crites, age 66, went to be with the Lord on Sept. 7, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones. He was born Feb. 10, 1958, to Allen S. Crites and Shirley M. Crites in Sikeston. He is survived by the love of his life of 35 years, Brenda Underwood Crites; one son and daughter-in-law, Branston (Annie) Keefer; his mother, Shirley M. ...
Joan Hutson (9/6/24)

BERTRAND, Mo. — Joan Ellen Bagby Hutson, age 81, passed away on Sept. 5, 2024, at the Bertrand Nursing and Rehab Center in Bertrand. She was born on Nov. 10, 1942, in Sikeston, Missouri, to the late Joseph Woodrow Sr. and Pearl O. Hodges Bagby. She is survived by one son, Richard Allen (Olivia) Smith of Benton, Missouri; three daughters, Lesia Ellen Smith (Joe) Thornton of Sikeston, Deborah Ann Smith of Bertrand and Cindy Kay Hutson (Randy) Chandler of Kevil, Kentucky; one brother, Joseph Woodrow Bagby Jr. ...
Jeremy Nall (9/6/24)

SIKESTON — Jeremy Lee Nall, 42, died Sept. 5, 2024, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 8 at the McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston where funeral services will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, Sept. 9. Scott Sutton will officiate...
Thomas Brashear (9/3/24)

ORAN, Mo. — Thomas Brashear, son of the late Clarence “Pack” Brashear and Sherma (Nation) Brashear, was born on March 2, 1951, in Sikeston, Missouri, and departed his life on Monday, Sept. 2, 2024, at the Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 73 years...
Darlene Ring (9/3/24)

SIKESTON — Darlene Ring, 69, died Aug. 26, 2024, at her home in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
Christine Miller (9/3/24)

SIKESTON — Flora Christine Lambert Miller, 96, was called home in a peaceful sleep Friday, Aug. 30, 2024. She was the first child born to the late Reno and Flora Mae Hunter Lambert on Dec. 1, 1927, in Birmingham, Alabama. Christine worked several years at White Castle in St. ...
Russell Krebs (9/3/24)

WAPPAPELLO, Mo. — Russell Edward Krebs, age 89, of Wappapello passed away Aug. 25, 2024, at his home, surrounded by family. Russell was born Jan. 27, 1935, in New Madrid County, Missouri, to the late Carl Edward and Bongene Simpson Krebs of New Madrid, Missouri...
James Scales Jr. (9/3/24)

SIKESTON — It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of James Everett Scales, Jr., who left this world on Aug. 21, 2024, in Georgia. He was born Nov. 18, 1948, in Missouri. The family welcomes all who knew and loved him to express condolences and share memories. The impact James made on his family, friends and country will forever be cherished and remembered with deep respect...
Earnestine Hamilton (9/3/24)

SIKESTON — Earnestine (Carter) Hamilton, 84, passed away on Thursday, Aug. 29, 2024, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston surrounded by family. She was born on Oct. 21, 1939, in Senatobia, Mississippi, to the late Earnest and Donnie Mae (Davis) Carter...
Earl Cheek (9/3/24)

MORLEY, Mo. — Earl Edward Cheek, age 80, passed away Aug. 29, 2024, at his home in Morley. He was born Aug. 5, 1944, in Lutesville, Missouri, son of the late Clarence Eward Cheek and Belvia Elnora Robins Cheek. Earl was a member of Miner Baptist Church and a veteran of the U.S. Army, having served during the Vietnam War...
Bruce Bryant (9/2/24)

SIKESTON — Bruce Jean Bryant, 86, died Sept. 1, 2024, at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Loretta Magee (9/2/24)

BERTRAND, Mo. — Loretta Wallace Magee, 89, died Sept. 1, 2024, at the Bertrand Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bertrand.
Loretta Mitchell (8/30/24)

MINER, Mo. — Loretta Lynn Mitchell, 71, died peacefully on Aug. 28, 2024, at home surrounded by family. She was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend who will be missed for her zest for life, optimism, compassion and creativity. Born Jan. 3, 1953, in Du Quoin, Illinois, Lori grew up in Christopher and Ava, Illinois...
Glenn Hatley (8/30/24)

SIKESTON — Glenn Dale Hatley, 79 years of age, passed away on Aug. 29, 2024, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was a beloved father, husband and grandfather (papa) who will be deeply missed by his family, church community and all who knew him...
Suzanne Hartlein (8/30/24)

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Lois “Suzanne” Hartlein, 77, died Aug. 29, 2024, at the New Madrid Nursing Center in New Madrid. Visitation is from noon until service time at 3 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1 at First Baptist Church in Portageville, Missouri, with Jim Bidwell officiating...
Greg Day (8/30/24)

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Willis “Greg” Day, 64, died Aug. 28, 2024, at Mercy South in St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation is from 10 a.m. until service time at noon Monday, Sept. 2 at First Church of God with the Rev. David Dittman officiating. DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville is in charge of arrangements...
Christine Miller (8/30/24)

SIKESTON — Flora Christine Lambert Miller, 96, died Aug. 30, 2024, at her home in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at the McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston.
Thurman Kimball (8/30/24)

SIKESTON — Thurman Kimball, 83, died Aug. 30, 2024, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston.
Ivy Booker (8/30/24)

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Ivy Marie Booker, 82, died Aug. 30, 2024, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.
Molly Evans (8/29/24)

BLODGETT, Mo. — Molly Rose Wade Evans, was taken home to a place without pain and suffering on Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024. Molly was born second daughter, fifth child of the late Rice William Wade and Anna Lucille Reynolds Wade on Jan. 5, 1939, at home in Luxora, Arkansas.
Mary Ann Malone (8/29/24)

SIKESTON — Mary Ann Malone, age 90, of Sikeston passed away into Jesus’ arms, Wednesday, Aug. 28, 2024, surrounded by her loving family at the Delta South Nursing Center in Sikeston. Mary Ann was born June 19, 1934, at East Prairie, Missouri, to the late Webb Kenneth DeField and Roxie Lee Majors DeField.
Carolyn Galemore (8/27/24)

SIKESTON — Carolyn Kay Galemore, age 72, passed away on Aug. 27, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was born on July 1, 1952, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to the late James and Alberta “Dorothy” Moulder Galemore.
Jason Vermillion (8/27/24)

SCOTT CITY, Mo. — Jason Lavern Vermillion, 44, died Aug. 24, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. There will be no services. McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston, Missouri, is in charge of arrangements.
Nancy Jones (8/27/24)

SIKESTON — Visitation for Nancy Skrabala Jones, 60, who died Aug. 8, 2024, will be from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 at St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in Sikeston. Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston is in charge of the arrangements...
Ricky Alvey (8/26/24)

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Floyd Richard “Ricky” Alvey, 69, died Aug. 25, 2024. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until the funeral hour at noon Wednesday, Aug. 28 at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston, Missouri. The Rev. Dawn Walters, pastor of the First Church of God in East Prairie, will officiate...
Allen Basinger (8/26/24)

SIKESTON — Allen Ray Basinger, 68, died Aug. 24, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Arrangements are incomplete at McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston.
David Demeree (8/24/24)

CHAFFEE, Mo. — David Timothy Demeree, 58, died Aug. 10, 2024, at his home in Chaffee. Arrangements are being made for burial with full military honors at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri. McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston, Missouri, is in charge of arrangements...
Ronnie Hannah (8/24/24)

SIKESTON — Ronald Kevin “Ronnie” Hannah, 62, died Aug. 23, 2024, at his home in Sikeston. No services are scheduled. McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.
Marsha Tremaine (8/24/24)

JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. — Marsha Ann (Evans) Tremaine, 78, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, died July 30, 2024, at her home. Graveside services will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 31 at the family plot in the Oak Grove Cemetery at Charleston. McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston in charge of arrangements...
Kevin Bollinger (8/24/24)

BENTON, Mo. – Kevin Lee Bollinger, 58, passed away Aug. 21, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, surrounded by his loving family. He was born Jan. 9, 1966, to Donald Lee and Sandra “Sonnie” Urhahn Bollinger. He and Carol Sue Daume married October 17, 1992...
Jerry James (8/23/24)

SIKESTON — Jerry Leon James, age 75, passed away Aug. 21, 2024, at his home in Sikeston. He was born Oct. 30, 1948, in Sikeston, son of the late Otis M. James and Irene Mae Greer-James. Jerry was owner and manufacturer of Jerry James Trailers since 1983 and the owner of Jerry James Melons since 1970...
Carolyn Cobb (8/23/24)

SCOTT CITY, Mo. — Carolyn Jan Cobb, age 80, passed away on Aug. 21, 2024, at Country Place in Scott City. She was born on April 12, 1944, in Sikeston, Missouri, to the late Claudius Harold and Dorothy May Johnson Clark. On May 24, 1963, in New Madrid, Missouri, she married Decalvis “Dee” Cobb, who preceded her in death on April 6, 2019...
John Pfeffer (8/22/24)

NEW MADRID, Mo. — John Pfeffer, 81, died Aug. 19, 2024, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Graveside services will be conducted at 1 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 25 at the Portageville Cemetery with the Rev. G.L. Keene and the Rev. Mike Kitchen officiating...
Shirley Partin (8/22/24)

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Shirley Partin, 86, died Aug. 20, 2024, at Baptist Hospital Medical Center in Little Rock, Arkansas. Visitation will be from noon until service time at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24 at First Baptist Church in Portageville with the Rev. Tim Abernathy officiating...
Betty Butler (8/21/24)

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Betty Jo Butler, 92, died Aug. 19, 2024, at Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Missouri. Services were conducted at noon Wednesday, Aug. 21 at First United Methodist Church in Portageville with the Rev. Scott McQuay officiating. Burial was in the Mounds Park Cemetery with DeLisle Funeral Home of Portageville in charge of arrangements...
James Sheriff Jr. (8/21/24)

SIKESTON — James Ray Sheriff Jr., 70, died Aug. 20, 2024, at the Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 1 p.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 26 at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston, Missouri. Keith Cook will officiate...
Rosemary Smith (8/20/24)

SIKESTON — Rosemary Dixon Smith was called to rest Aug. 17, 2024, while a patient at Clearview Nursing Center in Sikeston. Born June 9, 1934, she was the 11th of 13 children to the late Ozark and Essie Martin Dixon. She received her education in the Thompson Bend and Charleston School Systems...
Howard Stafford (8/20/24)

SIKESTON — Howard Blane Stafford, age 94, of Sikeston passed away peacefully on Aug. 16, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 13, 1930, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and lived there with his parents, Blane and Oma Stafford, until he graduated from high school. ...
Gary Dunn (8/20/24)

SIKESTON — Gary Lynn Dunn, age 70, passed away on Aug. 17, 2024, at his home in Sikeston. He was born on Aug. 18, 1954, in Circle City, Missouri, to the late Velma Roberts Dunn. He served in the United States Navy. He is survived by three sisters, Shirley Davis of Bertrand, Missouri, Donna Roberts Turpin of Bertrand and Earlene Gill of St. Louis, Missouri; two brothers, Thomas Duane Harris of Sikeston and Kevin Roberts of Lamar, Missouri...
Rebecca Lorenz (8/20/24)

MATTHEWS, Mo. — Rebecca A. Lorenz, 72, died Aug. 20, 2024, at the Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews. Graveside services will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 in the Matthews Cemetery. Burial will follow under the direction of the McMikle Home of Sikeston, Missouri...
Carole Mayes (8/20/24)

MALDEN, Mo. — Carole Mayes, daughter of the late Glendale Teeters and Irene Corn Teeters, was born on Sunday, Dec. 18, 1938, in Clarkton, Missouri, and departed this life on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, at her residence in Malden at the age of 85 years, 8 months...
Donald Hamby Sr. (8/19/24)

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Donald Eugene Hamby Sr., 70, died Aug. 18, 2024, at his home in Charleston. Graveside services were conducted at 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 23 at the Oak Grove Cemetery. Burial will follow under the direction of the McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston.
Jack Vanpool Sr. (8/19/24)

SIKESTON — Jack Melvin Vanpool Sr., age 63, passed away Aug. 14, 2024, at his home in Sikeston. He was born Aug. 17, 1960, in Kansas City, Kansas, son of the late Betty Ann Vanpool. He was raised by his grandparents, the late Paul and Catherine Vanpool...
Lacey Hanks (8/19/24)

MINER, Mo. — Loren Lacey Hanks, 53, died Aug. 15, 2024, at his home in Miner. Private family services will be held at a later date. McMikle Funeral Home of Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.
Martha Shankle (8/19/24)

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Martha Jean Finley Shankle, 81, died Aug. 18, 2024, at her home. A private family service will be held at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston. The Rev. Joe Mooney, pastor of the First Christian Church of Charleston, will officiate...
Robert McGee Jr. (8/19/24)

SIKESTON — Robert McGee Jr., 43, died Saturday, Aug. 17, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri. Born Jan. 20, 1981, he was the son of Freida McGee of Smithfield, North Carolina, and the late Robert McGee. In addition to his mother, survivors include: his siblings, Bobbie (Thomas) Harms of Mississippi; Pamela (Tucson) Biggs of North Carolina; Angela (Derek) Markin of Mississippi; Charolett (Allen) Wells of Missouri; Russell (Fernanda) McGee of California; and children, Logan, Riley and Corban; and a host of nieces, nephews and many friends.. ...