All Obituaries

John Gaddy, Sr, 92, died on September 8th, 2018, in Sikeston, Missouri. He was born on January 31st, 1926, in Conway, Arkansas; son of the late Thomas Gaddy and Laura Sullivan- Gaddy. On October 4th, 1947, in New Madrid, Missouri, he married Mary Johnson - Gaddy, who preceded him in death. He retired from the City of New Madrid in 1987. He was an important member of the community through his volunteering efforts as well as being a member of the Neighborhood Watch. He leaves to cherish...

John Jordan was born December 26, 1947 to Elnora Denwood and John Jordan. He accepted Christ at a young age at the United Methodist Church in New Madrid Mo. He graduated from O'Bannon High School and worked at the United States Postal Service for a number of years. He lived life at the pace he choose. He was a quiet and peaceful person, He truly enjoyed some of the simple pleasures of life, such as his T.V. Guide, coffee and cigarettes. He recommitted his life to Christ before his...

KENNETH RODGERS COPE Kenneth Rodgers Cope, long time resident of New Madrid, passed away peacefully in his sleep  August 16, 2018 at the age of 75. He was born Nov 4, 1942 in Rison, AR to the late Claude and Cloma  Cope. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Bobby John and Boyce, and one sister Annie Bell Locke.  He is survived by his son and daughter in law, Jason and Jenny Cope of New Madrid, two grandsons, Clay Cope and Craig Cope, his sister Ruthie Lee Breech, and...

Melba A. Horton 92, of Sikeston, MO., passed away July 25, 2018 at her home in Sikeston. On February 4, 1926 in Morehouse, MO., she was born to the late, Alice Eva Lockridge and James Allen Farris. She was a member of the United Methodist Church. in addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by; her husband, J.B. Horton, one daughter, Eva Horton Pettus, one brother and two sisters. Survivors include: two daughters, Janelle (husband, Ken) Burch of Sikeston and Karen Horton of...

Harrison Marr, age 98, peacefully passed away at home in Florissant, Missouri on Monday, July 23, 2018.  From his birth in Point Pleasant to his death on Monday he nourished people around him with humor, faith, and love.  He was born June 29, 1920 on a farm to Alexander and Rosie Lena (Duvall) Marr and was the youngest of four children. Farm life provided him with a strong work ethic which he used throughout his life.  After serving in the army, he met the woman who would...

Velma Jean French, 87, died July 16, 2018, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. Born Nov. 25, 1930, in New Madrid, daughter of the late Earl L.W. and Jennie Nadine Morgan Cokenour, she and her husband operated Bill’s Auto Parts for many years. She had been serving as deputy collector in the New Madrid County Collector’s Office until her retirement. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church in New Madrid and the American Legion Auxiliary Unit 595 in New...

Melissa Ann Holland 63, of New Madrid, MO., passed away July 9, 2018 at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born on October 19, 1955 in Dexter, MO., to the late Jackie and Lola Burton Jenkins, Sr. She was a member of the New Life Ministries Church in New Madrid. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by; two sisters, Mary Jeanette Jenkins and Nancy Ann Jenkins. Survivors include; two sons, Billy Holland of Ohio and Michael...

 Bonita Evelyn Watson Shaw, 89, died June 30, 2018, at her home in New Madrid. Born May 13, 1929, in Illinois, daughter of the late Raymond and Bessie Carrell Watson, she was a lifelong member of the First United Pentecostal Church where she served as a Sunday school teacher for many years. She managed the Greyhound bus station until it closed.  Her husband, Gerald Shaw Sr., preceded her in death.  She was also preceded in death by one son, James Watson Jr.; one brother, Paul...

MARTIN ALLEN SPARROW August 6, 1957 - June 4, 2018 My brother Martin (Marty) Sparrow was born on August 6, 1957 at Fayette County Memorial Hospital in Washington Court House, Ohio; the son of Lewis Frederic Sparrow and Irene Frances Pace Sparrow. He was preceded in death by his parents and a sister, Susan Elaine Sparrow Baughn. He leaves behind two sisters, Teresa (Terri) Ann Sparrow Stapleton and Linda Carol Sparrow Venezia; two nephews and four nieces. One nephew, Bradley Paul Mickle...

Richard Luke “Dick” St. Mary, Jr., 84, of New Madrid, passed away June 9, 2018 at the Golden Living Center in New Madrid.                 He was born December 27, 1933 in New Madrid County, MO., to the late Richard Luke and Clara Mitchell St. Mary, Sr. On March 1, 1955 in St. Louis he was married to Carol Schuerenberg St. Mary, who survives of the home. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and  a...