All Obituaries

A. A. Miller Alvin Anderson (A.A.) Miller, 94, passed away October 18, 2020, in Sikeston. He was born November 5, 1925. at Punkin Center in Dunklin County, M0., the son of the late Luther Grissom Miller and F lorence Rosy Dees Miller. He farmed in the Marston area for over 40 years and had been self-employed in recyclable metals. He volunteered for military service during World War II and served honorably in the US. Marine Corps, Second Marine Division, from 1943-1947, including during the...

Dorothy J. Riley, (Priggel), age 82 of New Madrid passed away at Sikeston Convalescent Center on October 15, 2020, after a long fight against Alzheimer’s disease. Dorothy was born on March 25, 1938 in Portageville, MO to the late Paul Vincent Priggel and Jane Brands Priggel.  She was united in marriage to Edward Anderson Riley of New Madrid, MO on June 7, 1961 at St. Eustachius Catholic Church in Portageville, MO.  Dorothy is survived by her husband Edward, of 59 years; two...

 Damika Maria Black was born in Sikeston, MO on December 4, 1975 and God called her home on October 11, 2020. Damika confessed to Christ at an early age. She came from the Father and has returned safely to the Father for eternal life. Damika was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents Jettie & James Patterson as well as her paternal grandparents LulaBell & Earl Thompson. She was also preceded in death by aunts Fannie Brown, Debra Thompson & Doris Patterson...

Dorothy Beatrice Brown (Kelley) departed her heavenly home on October 10, 2020, at the age of 72. She was born April 30, 1948, Wardell, MO.  She was the daughter of the late Elmer and Dorothy (Grimes) Kelley. On November 14, 1967 she married Donald Brown and, in the union, they have 3 surviving children; Donald (Sherry) Brown, Bryan Brown, and Ladonna (Randy) Williams all of New Madrid, MO. Our Momma "Bea" can be described in multiple definitions because she was a jack of all trades...

Virginia Ann Lavalle Carlson, 85, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. She was born December 26, 1931 to the late Charles Edward LaValle and Laura Allen Riley LaValle. On December 28,1955 she married Jack Carlson who preceded her in death Oil May 13, 1998. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Laura Christy Carlson, brothers Charles Edward and William David LaValle, and sister, Laura Kathleen LaValle...

New Madrid Mo. James Ras Jones, 89. Passed away Oct. 5. 2020, at the New Madrid Living Center. Born May 24, 1931, in Maynard, Arkansas, he was the son of Late Thomas James and Lora Mae Bemis Jones. He was married to Barbara Seals Jones for 62 years; she proceeded him in death on March 29, 2016. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps and a Purple Heart recipient. He had served the city of New Madrid as an alderman and police officer. He had been commander of the American Legion Post 595 in New...

Larry Wilson Dean passed away October 3, 2020 and his home at Kewanee at the age of 75 years. He was born December 4, 1944 in Hot Springs, AR to the late Lynn W. and Dorothy Wray Dean. He was married to Lillian Spencer Dean and she survives of the home.  In addition to his wife, he is also survived by; son: Timothy Ray and Kimberly Dean, Kemp, TX stepchildren: Raymond Jones, JR., Tennessee, Kathy Hitchcock, Kansas, Mike Jones, Florida, Linda Doherty, Texas,...

Larry Joe Drake, Sr., 70, of New Madrid, Missouri passed away October 3, 2020, at the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born January 24, 1950, in Sikeston, MO., to the late Doyle Eugene and Mary Frances Carter Drake. He was married to Peggy Calton, who survives of the home. He was a self employed mechanic and owner and operator of Joe Drake repairs in New Madrid for 35 years. During his younger years, he loved to drag race, dove hunt, duck hunt, fish, and go for rides in his...

Allie Marie St. Mary, 91, died Friday, September 25, 2020 at New Madrid Living Center, New Madrid, MO.  Born June 27, 1929 in New Madrid, daughter of the late Luke Wathen and Glodine Lamb Wathen, she was a member of Immaculate Conception Church in New Madrid.  On August 28, 1948, she married Steve St. Mary, who preceded her in death on December 31, 2011. They were married for 63 years. Also surviving are four children: Marie (Don) Phillips, Steve (Kathy) St. Mary, all of...

Annie Louise Silmon was born, to the late Pairlee McDanieIs and the late Joseph Holts In Como,Mississippi on October 31,1935. She departed this life on September 8, 2020 at her resident of New Madrid, Missouri. She was a very faithful member of Full Gospel Church in East Prairie, Missouri.Annie was preceded in death by her mother Pairlee McDanieIs, her father Joseph Holts, 2 sons: Willie Joe Kelly, Earnest Kelly, 1 daughter Dianne Kelly, 2 granddaughters: Jasmine Davis, Cassandra Walker, 3...