Obituaries

Bettina Moxley (1/11/25)

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Bettina Sterrett Moxley, age 70, of rural Charleston died Friday, Jan. 10, 2025, at the Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Born May 9, 1954, in Frankfurt, Germany, daughter of Robert Montgomery Sterrett and Betty Thompson Sterrett, Bettina grew up in a military family having lived in Colorado, Oklahoma and Okinawa, Japan.
Shirley Wyatt (1/11/25)

MEDINA, Tenn. — Shirley Jean Gibson Wyatt, 87, formerly of Charleston, Missouri, died Jan. 10, 2025, at her home in Medina. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14 at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston. The Rev. Gary Morris will officiate...
Glenda Lomax (1/10/25)

CARUTHERSVILLE, Mo. — Glenda Charlene Lomax, age 71, passed away on Jan. 5, 2025, at Southgate Living Center in Caruthersville, Missouri. She was born on July 25, 1953, in Sikeston, Missouri, to the late J.B. and Helen Lumert Lomax. She retired in 2014 after 25 years as an LPN nurse at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston...
Glenda Lomax (1/9/25)

Caruthersville, MO. — Glenda Charlene Lomax, age 71, passed away on Jan. 5, 2025, at Southgate Living Center in Caruthersville, Missouri. She was born on July 25, 1953, in Sikeston, Missouri, to the late J.B. and Helen Lumert Lomax. She retired in 2014 after 25 years as an LPN nurse at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Lomax, one cousin, Terry Miller and one grandchild, Clayton Kennard...
Horace Eastman (1/9/25)

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo.— Horace Lee Eastman, 88, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, died Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at the Lutheran Home. He was born Oct. 27, 1936, in Marion, Illinois, to Donald Guy and Emma Katherine LaBotte Eastman. He and Robbie Marshall were married May 6, 1961, at East Prairie, Missouri. He served in the Navy from 1955 to 1959. He was the owner of H&R Electronics for more than 48 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. He was a member of Cape County Cowboy Church...
Jeremy Taylor (1/9/25)

BERTRAND, Mo. — Jeremy Don Taylor, 53, died Jan. 6, 2025, at his home near Bertrand, Missouri. Private burial will be held. McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston, Missouri, is in charge of arrangements.
John Moore (1/9/25)

CHARLESTON, Mo. — John William Moore, known to most as “JW” of Charleston, Missouri, 91, died Jan. 5, 2025. Visitation will be held Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at 9:30 a.m. at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston. Funeral services will be held at 10:30 a.m. in the McMile Chapel with Rev. Gerald Collier and Rev. Beth Allen officiating.A graveside service will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery near Charleston...
Janice Cook (1/9/25)

Janice Marie Cook, 64, died Dec. 21, 2024, in Portageville, Missouri. Funeral was held Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at the DeLisle Funeral Home Chapel. Rev. Dewayne Roberts officiated the burial at the Mounds Park Cemetery.
Barbara Jacobs (1/8/25)

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Barbara Ann Jacobs, 80, died Jan. 5, 2025, at New Madrid Living Center in New Madrid. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville, Missouri. Burial will be in the Evergreen Cemetery at New Madrid...
David Lee Baker (1/8/25)

SIKESTON — David Lee Baker was born on Jan. 6, 1957, to Wallee (Henry) Baker in Advance, Missouri, and died Jan. 3, 2025. He was the fifth of six children and grew up in Bell City, Missouri, where he graduated from Bell City High School in 1976. After high school, David worked at Arvin Automotive in Dexter, Missouri, until 1984, when he chose to serve his country by joining the United States Navy. ...
Glenda Bullinger (1/7/25)

CHAFFEE, Mo. — Glenda Faye Bullinger, age 88, of Chaffee entered the presence of the Lord on Jan. 4, 2025. She was born in Chaffee on April 6, 1936, to Violet Cox Green Hampton and Joseph William Green. She was loved by her stepfather, Jason Hampton. Glenda married Norman Gene Bullinger, her loving husband and life travel partner, on June 9, 1956. All preceded her death...
Roberta ‘Bert’ Childers (1/7/25)

WAPPAPELLO, Mo. — Roberta “Bert” Childers, daughter of the late Loren Thomas Mitchell and Audrey (Talbert) Mitchell, was born on Aug. 31, 1945, in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed her life on Sunday, Jan. 5, 2025, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 79 years...
Donna Morgan (1/6/25)

SIKESTON — Donna E.Morgan, affectionately known as “Honey,” passed away on Thursday, Dec. 12, 2024, at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston surrounded by family. She was born on Jan. 3, 1945 in Essex, Missouri, to the late Isaiah and Joyce (Maxey) Marks. She was educated in the Essex school system and was employed for many years as a ward clerk at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston...
Elaine Stafford (1/6/25)

SIKESTON — It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ruth Elaine Stafford, lovingly known as "Gigi," at the age of 97. She passed away peacefully at home on Dec. 25, 2024, surrounded by her devoted children, Kay Marsh and David Maddox. A celebration of Elaine’s extraordinary life will be held on Saturday, Jan. 11, 2025, at 11 a.m. at First United Methodist Church in Sikeston, Missouri...
Geneva Freeman (1/4/25)

SIKESTON — Geneva Farmer Freeman, 89, died Jan. 4, 2025, at her home in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until the funeral hour at 1 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 9 at the McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston. Burial will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston...
Marcia Boatwright (1/4/25)

WARDELL, Mo. — Marcia Lee Boatwright, 90, died Jan. 3, 2025, at St. Louis, Missouri. Visitation will be from noon until service time at 2 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 7 at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville, Missouri, with the Rev. Julian Larma officiating...
Hazel Shrull (1/4/25)

SIKESTON — Hazel Marie Shrull, 84, died Jan. 4, 2025, at her home in Sikeston. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at noon Wednesday, Jan. 8, 2025, at Mount Calvary Missionary Baptist Church in Sikeston. John Tarter will officiate. Burial will follow at Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston...
Bobby Reed Sr. (1/3/25)

SIKESTON — Bobby Frank Reed Sr., age 91, passed away Dec. 31, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born June 17, 1933, in Harrisburg, Arkansas, son of the late Frank and Inez Schaffer Reed. Bobby was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Sikeston. ...
Charlotte Butler (1/3/25)

SIKESTON — Charlotte Ann Butler, 81, of Sikeston peacefully entered into the arms of her Savior on Jan. 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 11, 1943, in Hayti, Missouri, to Alvin Foster and Omeda Bovett Foster, Charlotte lived a life of unwavering faith, dedicated service and boundless love for her family and community.’...
Virgil Victory (1/2/25)

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Virgil Leon Victory, 62, died Dec. 30, 2024, at his home in Charleston. Visitation will be from noon until service time at 1 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 11 at the McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston. Burial will follow in the Oak Grove Cemetery near Charleston...
Jamie Stewart (1/2/25)

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Jamie Elizabeth Stewart, 62, died Jan. 1, 2025, at Cape Girardeau. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3 at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville with the Rev. Regional Grant officiating. Burial will be in the Portageville Cemetery...
Ruth Ivie (1/2/25)

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Ruth Anne Easter Ivie, 78, died Dec. 31, 2024, at the Ray and Kay Eckstein Hospice Center at Mercy Hospital in Paducah, Kentucky. A celebration of life is being planned for a later date. McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston is in charge of arrangements...
George Earnheart Jr. (1/1/25)

CHARLESTON, Mo. — George Eugene Earnheart Jr., 67, died Dec. 31, 2024, at his home in Charleston. There will be no visitation or funeral services. Private burial will be at a later date. McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston is in charge of arrangements...
Myra Baugher-Gilliland (1/1/25)

SIKESTON — Myra Jane Baugher-Gilliland, age 74, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born on Jan. 23, 1950, to the late Loy Maxine and Mary Adeline Vinson-Baugher. She was a 1968 graduate of the Sikeston Senior High School in Sikeston...
Mike Bonifield (1/1/25)

BELL CITY, Mo. — Mike Bonifield, 64, died Nov. 28, 2024. Arrangements are incomplete at Morgan Funeral Home in Advance, Missouri.
Edward Peppers (12/31/24)

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. — Edward Turner Peppers, 69, died Dec. 6, 2024, at Saint. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Private services will be held. McMikle Funeral Home in Sikeston is in charge of arrangements.
Derek Whitney (12/30/24)

CHARLESTON, Mo. — Derek Eugene Whitney, 48, died Dec. 17, 2024, at his home in Charleston. Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 4, 2025, at McMikle Funeral Home in Charleston.
Bonnie Bilderback (12/30/24)

BERTRAND, Mo. — Bonnie L. Bilderback, 94, formerly of Bernie, Missouri, died Dec. 27, 2024, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston, Missouri.
Anita Gardner (12/30/24)

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Anita Louise Gardner, age 104, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at her home in New Madrid. She was born on Feb. 1, 1920, in Okolona, Arkansas, to the late Fred and Maybell Harris.
Wayne Nall (12/30/24)

CANTON, Miss. — Gordon “Wayne” Nall II, 55, died Dec. 23, 2024, in Fair Oaks Ranch, Texas. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Gluckstadt, Mississippi.
Ruth Elaine Stafford (12/30/24)

SIKESTON — It is with heavy hearts that we share the passing of Ruth Elaine Stafford, lovingly known as "Gigi," at the age of 97. She passed away peacefully at home Dec. 25, 2024, surrounded by her devoted children, Kay Marsh and David Maddox. Elaine’s life began in a way that reflected the strength and resilience she would carry with her throughout her years. ...
Ivory Counts (12/30/24)

EAST PRAIRIE, Mo. — Ivory Joe Counts, 1-month-old infant daughter of Kenneth Todd Counts and Morgan Briann Scott of East Prairie, died Dec. 25, 2024. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until noon Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, at Blessed Assurance Ministries Church in East Prairie, MO. Stanley Triplett, pastor, will officiate assisted by Jamie Powers...
T.R. Thompson (12/30/24)

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — Tony Rodger “T.R.” Thompson, 77, died Dec. 22, 2024, at his home in Portageville. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. until service time at 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 30 at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville with the Rev. Jimmy Johnson officiating...
Bobby Landers (12/27/24)

SIKESTON — Bobby Darrell Landers, age 87, passed away Thursday, Dec. 26, 2024, at his home in Sikeston, surrounded by his loving family. Born March 17, 1937, at Morehouse, Missouri, to the late Richard and Edna Crozier Landers, he was a 1955 graduate of Morehouse High School. ...
Helen Payne (12/27/24)

SIKESTON — Helen Louise Payne, 90, died Dec. 25, 2024, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
Red Lambert (12/26/24)

SIKESTON — Norman Scott “Red” Lambert, age 64, passed away on Dec. 23, 2024. at his home in Sikeston. He was born on Sept. 8, 1960, in Sikeston, to Norman Lambert who survives of the home in Sikeston, and June Davine Sellers Lambert who preceded him in death on Feb. 20, 2024...
Elaine Stafford (12/26/24)

SIKESTON — Elaine Stafford, 97, died Dec. 25, 2024, at her home in Sikeston. Arrangements are incomplete at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston.
Linda Poyner (12/26/24)

MONTGOMERY CITY, Mo. — Linda Jane Poyner, age 58, formerly of Sikeston, Missouri, died Nov. 16, 2024, at her home in Montgomery City, where she had been recovering from surgery for two weeks. Her sudden death came as a shock to family and friends. Linda was born Jan. ...
Dustin Shane Colbert (12/26/24)

LILBOURN, Mo. — Dustin Shane Colbert was born on July 2, 1983, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Pamela Susan Schuerenberg Colbert and David Lee Colbert. He passed away on Thursday, Dec. 17, 2024, at Lilbourn at the age of 41 years, 5 months and 15 days...
Dixie Colbert and Eden Colbert (12/26/24)

LILBOURN, Mo. — Once upon a time, in a world filled with laughter and wonder, there lived two little stars named Dixie Shae and Eden Jade Colbert. With eyes that sparkled like the morning dew and smiles that could light up the darkest room, they touched the hearts of all who knew them. ...
Sherry Phillips (12/23/24)

NEW MADRID, Mo. — Sherry Shelby Phillips, 81, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, surrounded by family at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Sherry was born on May 23, 1943, to Cecil and Violet Shelby. She grew up in New Madrid and attended New Madrid High School, where she was the Christmas Dance queen. ...
Dustin Colbert, Dixie Colbert, Eden Colbert (12/23/24)

LILBOURN, Mo. — Dustin Shane Colbert, 41, and his daughters, Dixie Shae Colbert, 4, and Eden Jade Colbert, 1, died Dec. 17, 2024, in Lilbourn. A celebration of Dustin’s and his daughters’ lives with full honors will be Friday, Dec. 27 with visitation beginning at 11 a.m. followed by memorial service at 1 p.m. at the New Madrid Baptist Church with a procession to Mounds Park Cemetery...
JC Cook (12/23/24)

PORTAGEVILLE, Mo. — JC Cook, 79, died Dec. 19, 2024, at his home in Portageville. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville with the Rev. Wallace Littrell officiating. Burial will follow in the Portageville Cemetery...
Terry Robinson (12/22/24)

WAPPAPELLO, Mo. — Terry Robinson, son to James Robinson and the late Hazel (Hamby) Robinson, was born on Sept. 23, 1955 in Dexter, Missouri, and departed his life on Thursday, Dec. 19, 2024, at his home in Wappapello at the age of 69 years surrounded by his wife and children...
Ann Marshall (12/20/24)

SIKESTON — Glenys "Ann" Marshall, age 66, passed away Dec. 19, 2024, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born June 15, 1958, in Michigan City, Indiana, to Raymond Kelly Marshall Sr. and Glenys Mae Holland (Marshall) Duckworth.
Stass Huff (12/20/24)

CAPE GIRARDEAU, Mo. – Harold “Stass” Huff, 73, died Dec. 18, 2024, at Chateau Girardeau. Visitation will be from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 22 at Ford and Sons Mount Auburn Funeral Home in Cape Girardeau. Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 23 at Unity Baptist Church in Benton, Missouri, with the Rev. Dennis Lowe officiating. Burial will be at the church cemetery...
Robert Winchester (12/19/24)

THE VILLAGES, Fla. — Robert O. Winchester, 85, of The Villages passed away on Dec. 5, 2024. "And I rose in rainy autumn and walked abroad in a shower of all my days." — Dylan Thomas Robert, Bob to his friends, was born Oct. 27, 1939, in Parma, Missouri, to R.E. ...
Charlene Chism (12/19/24)

SIKESTON — Charlene Chism, age 83, died Wednesday, Dec. 18, 2024, at her home in Sikeston. Born Jan. 5, 1941, at Steele, Missouri, to the late Charles Chism and Helen Ottinger Chism, she had lived in Sikeston most of her life and was retired from Gates Rubber Company in Charleston after 20 years of service. Charlene loved her family, especially her grandchildren...
Robert Clay (12/19/24)

MARSTON, Mo. — Robert Allen Clay, 88, died Dec. 17, 2024, at Gideon Care Center. Visitation will be from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Friday, Dec. 20 at DeLisle Funeral Home in Portageville, Missouri, with the Rev. Webb Manley officiating. Burial will follow in the Portageville Cemetery...
Ernest Jones (12/18/24)

SIKESTON — Ernest W. Jones, age 87, passed away Dec. 17, 2024, at his home in Sikeston. He was born June 12, 1937, in Van Buren County, Arkansas, son of the late Oddos Jones and Dettie Brown-Jones. Ernest was a member of Miner Baptist Church and a veteran of the US Army, having served as a Sergeant overseas in Germany. ...