Obituaries

J B Goforth of Caruthersville, MO was born September 28, 1944, to Jake “J.C” and Idell Goforth at Ripley, Tennessee. He passed away on May 2, 2022, at the Southgate living Center in Caruthersville, MO. He was 77 years, 7 months, and 4 days of age. He was preceded in death by his parents: Jake and Idell (Modlin) Goforth, beloved wife: Lillian Pauline Goforth, 2 sons: Marvin Richard McCloud and Lillian Lorene Massengil, one grandson: T J McCloud, and one sister: Martha Norwood...

Shirley (Smith) Burkeen, 80, was born April 9, 1942 in Potosi, MO to Louis Wesley Smith and Hattie Moss Smith. Shirley lived near Potosi, MO in a place referred to as Tiff Diggins, near Rabbit Holler. She passed from this life on April 28, 2022 in Cordell, OK. She married Roy Burkeen...

Margaret Euell, age 84, passed away peacefully and went home to rest with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on February 7, 2022, in Sugar Land, Texas. While the early stages in her long battle with Alzheimer’s progressed slowly and allowed her to continue to enjoy life with family and friends, the final stage was mercifully short. Her faith always comforted her, as summed up by words in ‘Tis So Sweet to Trust in Jesus, one of the many hymns she so loved:...

Jessie James Wilbourn was born September 8, 1960 in Hayti, MO. Jessie gained his wings April 19, 2022 at Southgate Nursing Center in Caruthersville, MO. Jessie was preceded in death by his wife, Clarissa Wilbourn, father, Earl Wilbourn, son, Micheal Wilbourn, daughter, Tanisha Wilbourn, two sisters, Earline Tillman and Joann Evans, three brothers, David, James Earl (Puddin’) and Darren Wilbourn, and one grandson, Keyshawn Spates...

Opal Marie Yarbrough Howell was born August 27, 1930 in Holland, MO to William Earl Yarbrough and Opal Loraine Garrett Yarbrough. Ree passed away on April 26, 2022 in Piggott, AR at the age of 91. When Ree was young, she would chop and pick cotton here in the Missouri Bootheel. After that was done, they would then load up and travel out to California, where they would pick grapes, hops and other crops. Her first “real” job was at Laundry and Linen Supply in Fresno, CA at the age of 16...

Brenda Diane Inman Truelove Ball was born on November 11, 1943, to Aaron and Fay Inman at Braggadicio, MO. She passed away April 28, 2022, at Jonesboro, AR. She was 78 years, 5 months, and 17 days of age. She was preceded in death by her parents: Aaron and Estes Fay (Tilmon) Inman, one son: Michael Truelove, and husband: Ralph Ball...

Claudine (Parrott) Jackson, 98 years, 9 months, and 11 days of age, passed away on Wednesday April 27, 2022. She was born on July 16, 1923, in Holland, MO. The daughter of the late Connie Alonzo, and Morning Lindy “Lindy Lou” (Williams) Parrott. Claudine married Ulysses “Less” Jackson on January 08, 1942, in Caruthersville, MO, he preceded her in death on April 25, 1997. ...

Agnes Vuton Gilmore was born to the late Sherman and Audrey Hedges on August 29, 1940, in Wardell, MO. She passed away on April 16, 2022, at Southgate Living Center in Caruthersville, MO. She was 81 years, 7 months, and 18 days of age. She was preceded in death by her parents: Sherman and Audrey (Savage) Hedges, husband: Lewis Wayne Gilmore Sr., one daughter: Kristen Gilmore, one grandson: Josh House, one great grandson: Gatlin Gilmore, and one sister, Evelyn Johnson...

William Clark (Corkey) Hunt was born July 2, 1937 in Hayti, MO. He passed away Tuesday, April 19, 2022, in Hayti, MO. He was 84 years, 9 months, and 17 days of age. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara (Smith) Hunt, parents, William and Elizabeth (Nave) Hunt, great granddaughter, Annistyn Rackley, and great grandson, Joe Carter Hall...

Walter Ray Turner was born October 8, 1956, in Hayti, MO. He passed away at his home in Kennett, MO., April 9, 2022. He was 65 years, 6 months, and 1 day of age. He was preceded in death by his wife: Nancy Ellen Rhodes Turner, and his parents: Walter and Edith Christine Turner...

Charles Ray “Charlie” Middleton was born on July 18, 1957 in Hayti, MO to Roy Middleton and Wanda Hooper Middleton. He passed away on April 7, 2022 in Steele, MO at the age of 64. He was united in marriage to Teresa Ann Galbraith Middleton in Steele, MO on August 20, 1976...

Ike Lee Higgins Jr. was born on November 25, 1934 in Delaware, AR to Willie Ike Higgins and Edna Fay Higgins. He passed away on April 5, 2022 in Blytheville, AR at the age of 87. He was united in marriage to Willie Gargus Higgins on March 28. 1954 in Blytheville, AR...

Bonnie Catherine Boren, 92, of Blytheville, passed away Thursday, March 10, 2022 at St. Bernards Medical Center in Jonesboro. Catherine was born in McCrory, AR to Benjamin and Margaret Miller Pollard. She was a former member of Gosnell Pentecostal Church of God and was a current member of Bethany Baptist Church. ...

Rose Wanda Hedge Andrews was born on March 2,1927 to Rosa Davis and Doc Hedge in Hayti, MO. She passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022, at the age of 95 in Oxford, MS. Wanda grew up in Hayti, MO where she met her future husband, J.D. Andrews, and they married in 1948. ...

Miss Hannah Ruth Cooper of Hayti. MO. was called to her heavenly home at 10:05 a.m., Wednesday, February23, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was 68 years, 3 months, and 14 days of age. She was born November 9, 1953, in Hughes, AR to the late Willie B. and Ernestine Cooper. She was preceded by her parents, two brothers, Charlie, and J.B. Cooper, and one sister, Charlene Cooper...

Oather Don “Junior” Brown, age 74, a sheep and cattle farmer and longtime resident of Geiger, AL, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 10, 2022. The oldest child of the family, he was known as Junior by family and friends. Funeral services will be 3:00 pm Sunday, March 13, 2022 at Geiger First United Methodist Church with Rev. ...

Imogene Cooper Cochran was born on October 16, 1928 in Oak Ridge, MO to Carl Cooper and Nellie J. Cooper. She passed away on March 8, 2022 in Jackson, TN at the age of 93. She was of the Methodist faith. Imogene enjoyed being outside and loved birds and beautiful flowers. She also loved to sing...

Carol Henry was born June 1, 1965 in Plaquemine, LA to Richard St. Romain and Bobbie Jean Drane St. Romain. She passed away on February 27, 2022 in Manila, AR at the age of 56. She was preceded in death by her father, Richard St. Romain and a brother, Pooney St. Romain...

Jackie Marie Burton Cavitt was born November 4, 1956 in Cooter, MO to J.D. Burton and Fredda Mae Forsythe Burton. She passed away on March 2, 2022 in Steele, MO at the age of 65. She was united in marriage on July 16, 1988 in Cooter, MO to Rick Leon Cavitt, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her parents J.D. and Fredda Mae Burton, two sisters, Linda Shelton and Debra Burton...

Mary Christine Crews, 74, of Memphis, TN passed away peacefully March 1, 2022 after a battle with cancer, surrounded by her sisters. She was born December 25, 1947 in Steele, MO to Vernon and Mable Crews, the youngest of the eight children. Mary was a member of the First Baptist Church in Steele and a graduate from Steele High School in 1966. ...

Rose Wanda Hedge Andrews was born on March 2,1927 to Rosa Davis and Doc Hedge in Hayti, MO. She passed away peacefully on March 4, 2022, at the age of 95 in Oxford, MS. Wanda grew up in Hayti, MO where she met her future husband, J.D. Andrews, and they married in 1948. ...

Roy Edward Selvidge, 86, passed from this world on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in Fort Smith, AR. Born on January 29, 1936, in Marked Tree, AR to Robert and Alice Selvidge, Roy was the only boy for many years in a family of four (who he would say were ornery) sisters. ...

Brenda Kay (Shielly) “Bryan” Heidemann, 82, of Patterson, MO, passed away Saturday, February 26, 2022, at Southeast Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born in Steele, MO, February 9, 1940, to parents B.H. and Mary Francis “Copeland” Shielly. Brenda was a loving mother, sister, and friend. ...

John Wesley Beals was born on June 16, 1955 to the late Ida Mae and John Wesley Beals. He was born and raised in St. Louis, MO where he was known for being a loyal friend and his great landscaping and carpentry skills. John had a great love for his family, particularly his brothers and sisters...

Margie Louise Quinn of Caruthersville, MO was born to Edward and Edna Kilburn on November 26, 1944, at Oran, MO. She passed away on February 28, 2022, at Great River Medical Center in Blytheville, AR. She was 77 years of age. She was preceded in death by her parents: Edward Lee and Edna (Shiegel) Kilburn, one brother: Bobby Kilburn, and one sister: Corrine Kilburn...

Edward Lloyd Pruiett, aged 87, of Sikeston, MO, formerly of Forrest City, AR passed from this life to heaven on Thursday March 3, 2022 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO. He was born January 5, 1935 in Caruthersville, MO to the late Jethro and Grace Dunavant Pruiett...

Nedra Jean (Briley) aka Casey Jones, 78 passed away on Tuesday February 22, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. She was born on December 23, 1943, in Blytheville AR. The daughter of the late Claude & Ruby (Collier) Briley. She was 78 years 1 month and 30 days of age...

Leroy Borders departed this life Monday, February 21,2022 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, MO. He was born December 15, 1952, in Hayti, MO, to Gertrude Borders and Wayne Hardy. He was the eldest of the 14 children. He graduated Hayti High School in 1970 and moved to Elkhart, IN, where he attended college. Leroy was employed by the City of Elkhart Street Department until his untimely car accident...

Hazel Lee Holmon was born November 15, 1920 in Gaineville, AR. She was the daughter of Neamo Patrick and Lily Belle Shepard Patrick. She departed this life on February 22, 2022 at Southgate Living Center in Caruthersville, MO. She was 101 years old...

John Harvey Figgins was born in Benton, MO on November 4, 1936. He departed this life in Cookeville, TN on February 22, 2022 at the age of 85. He was the son of the late Knox Figgins and Velma Robinson Figgins. He attended the Caruthersville Schools, graduating in the High School Class of 1954...

Patsy Ann Malin Ferrell was born December 25, 1933 in Malden, MO. She departed this life at her home in Caruthersville, MO on February 19, 2022 at the age of 88 years, 1 month and 24 days. She was the daughter of Ponder and Naomi Malin of Caruthersville. She attended Stuttgart High School and was a graduate of the class of 1951. On October 25, 1952 she was united in marriage to Leonard T. “Buck” Ferrell of Caruthersville...

Erica Nicole Ferrell was born April 26, 1985 in Hayti, MO. She was the daughter of Lisa Hyman and Tommy Moore. She departed this life in Caruthersville, MO on February 19, 2022. She was 36 years old. Erica was a 2013 honor graduate from Caruthersville High School...

Lisa Ann Bowlby was born January 19, 1965 in Memphis, TN. She was the daughter of Frank Bowlby and Shelby Garrison Bowlby. She departed this life February 20, 2022 in Caruthersville, MO. She was 57 years old. Lisa graduated from Caruthersville High School...

Nedra Jean (Briley) aka Casey Jones, 78 passed away on Tuesday February 22, 2022, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, AR. She was born on December 23, 1943, in Blytheville AR. The daughter of the late Claude and Ruby (Collier) Briley. She was 78 years 1 month and 30 days of age...

David Edward “Eddie” Cowles, 68, of Hornersville, MO died Wednesday, December 8, 2021 in Kennett, MO. Eddie was born in Dyersburg, TN and graduated from Caruthersville High School in 1971. He was the son of the late Geraldine Cook of Caruthersville, MO and the late Charles Edward Cowles Sr. of Dyersburg, TN...

Joyce Marie Armstrong was born February 4, 1957 in Hayti, MO to Cornelius and Gladys Dixon. Her parents preceded her in death. On July 4, 1985, Joyce married the love of her life, Eddie Armstrong. Joyce was a very sweet and kind person, she was a very good mother, wife, grandmother and great grandmother. She was family oriented. She loved her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren...