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08/25/2025

Phyllis Ann Hester, age 69, passed away on August 19, 2025, in Jackson, Tennessee. She was born December 12, 1955 in Advance, MO to the late Robert RF and Laura Neldon Lane. On November 21, 1986, she married Robert Hester, who preceded her in death on December 12, 2023. Phyllis

08/22/2025

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Michael Doyle Curry, age 46, died August 18, 2025 in Stoddard County, MO. He was born August 7, 1979 in Sikeston, MO, son of Doyle Wayne Curry Jr. and Deba Sue Cobb-Farrenburg. Michael worked as a carpenter for Schaffers. He enjoyed spending time with his kids and going fishing. In

08/22/2025

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Carla Marie Thompson-Scott was born on August 25th, 1964 in Kankakee, Illinois to Maxine Price and Robert Thompson. She lived her life wholeheartedly and fully. She lived and loved the lord and the people shes met on her journey. From having her first and only child in 1995, to marrying

08/22/2025

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Barbara Charmaigne Landers, age 79, passed away August 17, 2025, in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born October 11, 1945, in Morehouse, MO, daughter of the late Clyde Lorell Crider and Willie Lorene McGerity. She married Howard Lee Landers on October 31, 1963. He survives of the home. Barbara is

08/22/2025

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Lori Michelle West, age 57, passed away August 20, 2025 at her home in Morley, MO. She was born September 14, 1967 in Lible, AR, daughter of the late Gene Annesser and Rosemary Witt-Annesser. Lori had worked for Rells non-emergency transport. She loved spending time with family, especially her grand...

08/04/2025

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Michael Lynn Bennett, age 70, passed away August 2, 2025 at his home in New Madrid, MO. He was born November 12, 1954 in Truman, AR, son of the late Melvin Haw Bennett and Melba Jean Hampton-Bennett. Michael was a maintenance worker for Noranda Aluminum for 32 years before retiring.

07/25/2025

Rodney Lee Phillips, age 65, passed away July 24, 2025, in Chaffee, MO. He was born May 11, 1960 in Elgin, Illinois to Sherman Vick and Katherine Nadine Bacchus Phillips. Rodney had a deep love for his family, especially his grandchildren. His craftsmanship was commendable his paintings were so life...

07/24/2025

Keith Allen Kirk was born June 19, 1964 in Kennett, Missouri and passed away on July 22, 2025 at Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston at the age of 61. He was the second child of Jesse B. and Carol Hillis Kirk. He was a 1982 Graduate of Sikeston Senior

07/22/2025

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Larry Dean Arnold, age 83, passed away July 16, 2025 at Delta South Nursing Care in Sikeston, MO. He was born September 25, 1941 in Lancaster, OH, son of the late Lewis Arnold and Audrey Robinett-Arnold. Larry was a member of Concordia Lutheran Church, had worked for Malone Hyde 21

07/11/2025

Rickie Raye Hampton, age 66, passed away July 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by loving family in Sikeston, MO. He was born December 27, 1958 in Sikeston, MO, son of the late Wesley Eugene Hampton and Susan Pearline Couch-Hampton. Rickie was a member of Millersville Christ Gospel Church he

07/10/2025

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Gary Lee Foote, age 74, passed away July 3, 2025 at his home in Sikeston, MO. He was born November 6, 1950 in Sikeston, MO, son of the late George Foote and Lila Goetz-Foote. Gary served 4 years in the U.S. Navy during the Vietnam War, served 2 years in

07/10/2025

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Christine Smith, age 90, passed away July 7, 2025 at her home in Sikeston, MO. She was born January 15, 1935 in Ridgley, TN, daughter of the late Flaudie White and Lillian Spence-White. On November 27, 1951 she was married to Floyd Smith, he preceded her in death. Christine was