All Obituaries

Benjamin Lawrence Crider was born August 27, 1983 to Tracy Crossfield of New Madrid, Missouri  He gained his angel wings at the age of 42 on June 3, 2026 at Missouri Delta Medical Center, surrounded by all of his loved ones.  Ben was a fighter from birth, he had his fair share of health problems and physical disabilities- but that never got him down. Ben was an absolute miracle and solid proof of God’s love. Ben lived in New Madrid most of his life and attended New Madrid ...

Joyce Ann Julian loving daughter, wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and friend passed away peacefully April 24, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. Born December 31, 1941 in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Nellie and Lloyd Sweat. She was united in marriage on January 30, 1965 to the late Donald Julian. They enjoyed 52 years of marriage before his death in 2017. They raised 2 sons out of this marriage Mark Julian (Jennie) of New Madrid, MO. And Tommy and Tracy Julian of ...

Martha Ann (Fields) Gill passed away April 26th, 2026 at her home in New Madrid at the age of 61 years. She was born June 6, 1964 in Lilbourn, MO to the late Earl and Betty (Flanagan) Fields. She was married to James “Eddie” Gill and he preceded in death.  She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters Nikki Hinklin (David) of Risco, MO and Tabitha Fields of New Madrid, MO. Her grandchildren James Riddell and Ethan Gipson.  Her sisters Donna Sue Fields, Janice ...

Willie Ross Jr passed away April 24, 2026 at Springs of Broadway Care Center in West Memphis, AR at the age of 68. Willie was born Feb 21, 1958 in New Madrid County, MO to the late Willie Ross Sr and Bobbie Riggins.   Visitation will be Saturday May 9, 2026 from 11am to 1pm at Richards Funeral Home in New Madrid, MO. With funeral service following at 1 pm..

Jason Matthew Smith, born January 8, 1975 at Sikeston Hospital, passed away on April 9, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and strong family ties. Jason was known for his outgoing personality and great sense of humor. He had a way of making people feel comfortable and bringing smiles to those around him. He was a proud graduate of New Madrid County Central High School and went on to further his education at Nashville Auto Diesel College.  He is survived by his father, ...

Shirley (Fowler) Patterson of New Madrid, MO passed away April 1, 2026 at Hubble Creek Nursing Center in Jackson, MO. Preceding her in death were her parents, and beloved husband Ronnie Eugene Patterson, her sisters and her in-laws. Ronnie and Shirley married May 26, 1964. They had two daughters, Lisa (Charlie) Brown of Jackson and Sue Ellen (Dave) Ertz of New Madrid, MO. She had several grandchildren Garrett (Kailey), Natalie, Gabriel Brown, Kris (Kayla) Lyons, Brady Swims, Kylie and Colton ...

Edwin Murray “Hot” Phillips, 98, of New Madrid, MO, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family. He was a man known by many, and by many names: Buddy/Bud: By his late parents William and Dorothy Phillips, as well as his three siblings who preceded him in death – Dick, Anne, and Dorothy. Hot: By his beloved wife and better half of over 60 years, Ruth. Daddy: By his five children – Edwin (Susan), Linda (the late Mark “Sput”), Mark (Theresa), ...

Mary Lee Jines, 93,  passed away March 10, 2026 at the New Madrid Living Center in New Madrid, MO. Lee was born September 2, 1932 to the late  Byron D’Celis and Opal Clubb D’Celis. Lee grew up in McGee, MO. On November 1, 1947, she married the love of her life, Louie Jines, they resided in Parma, MO. On September 19, 1948, Lee and Louie were gifted with a daughter, Janis Gale Jines. Lee and Janis started a cleaning service that covered a large area from Parma, Malden, ...

OBITUARYCharles Curtis “Charlie” Hatley, 95, died on February 13, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born at home on May 1, 1930, in Benton County, Tennessee near Camden to Willam M. Hatley and Mae (Moore) Hatley. The family moved to New Madrid County near Gideon when he was 8 years old.  He graduated valedictorian of his class at Gideon High School in 1949 and attended Southeast Missouri State College majoring in History for three years before joining the United ...