All Obituaries

Betty Jean Barbre Mowery, 78, of New Madrid, passed away September 14, 2019 at her daughter's home in New Madrid.  She was born June 20, 1941, to the late Fred and Goldie M. Summers Barbre. In New Hampshire in 1959, she was married to Edward "Bud" Mowery, Sr,  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by six brothers and four sisters. Survivors include: 3 daughters and sons-in-law:   Darla Mae and Teddy Harralston, Lilbourn, Carol Sue and...

George R. "Bud" Hartwell, 100, of New Madrid, MO., passed away September 13, 2019 at the New Madrid Nursing Center, in New Madrid. He was born September 17, 1918 in Hayti, MO., to the late Edker and Jewell Scott Hartwell.  He was married to Cleona Weeks Hartwell, who preceded him in death.  He was later married to Mildred Halford, who preceded him in death in 2011. He was a WWII Veteran and served in the Army Air Force.  He was a successful businessman in the...

Karen Elizabeth Hunter Bunch, 54, of New Madrid, Missori, passed away September 12, 2019 in New Madrid. She was born January 12, 1965 in St. Louis and was adopted by Martha Henry Hunter, of New Madrid and the late Gallivan Hunter. She attended the Immaculate Conception Grade school and graduated from New Madrid Central in 1983. In addition to her father Gallivan, she was also preceded in death by; her grandparents, Whitson and Mildred Henry and Tom Furg and May...

Raymond Treece, Sr., 80, passed away August 29, 2019 at his home in New Madrid. Born July 18, 1939, in Conran, MO., to the late Paul and Anna Baker Treece. On December 27, 1958, in New Madrid, MO., he married Shirley Staffey, who survives of the home. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by, one infant daughter, Lynette Marie Treece, one brother, Bill Treece, and two sisters, Bonnie Green and Roxene Treece In addition to his wife, he is also survived by: two sons and...

Vickie Marie Johnson entered into this world on November 1S, 1961 to the loving union of Willie (Bill) Henderson and Lou Ella Henderson. She was born in LaForge and grew up in New Madrid Missouri. Vickie attended New Madrid High school before it was combined to New Madrid County Central High. She resided in St. Louis Missouri until her death at 9:00 p.m. on August 30, 2019. Vickie had 1 son Ronterreal Henderson, and was united in marriage to her devoted husband and best friend Lawrence...

Barbara Ann Jackson, 76, of Commerce, MO., passed away at her home August 16, 2019.She was born August 8, 1943, in Parma, MO., to the late Charlie and Blythe Lawrence. Survivors include: her husband, Bennie Jackson, of the home, one daughter, Christy Ramsey of Scott City, MO., one son and daughter-in-law, Cliff and Tessa Jackson of Sikeston, MO., four sisters, Lorene Townsend of Parma, MO., Thelma and husband Bobby Tatum of Batesville, AR., Geraldine and husband Glen Atchley of Weir,...

 Karen Lee Cook departed this world for her heavenly home on Aug. 17, 2019, at the age of 68.    Born Dec. 28, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, she was the daughter of the late Guy George and Lelia Mae Haubold Turner.    On June 12, 1970, at Evergreen Missionary Baptist Church in Marston, she was married to Calvin Cook, who preceded her in death on July 28, 1994.    Karen was the most selfless, loving, kind hearted soul that anyone could have ever met. She...

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On February 12, 1956 Anthony “Bubbie” Sims was one of 8 children he was born in Osceola, Arkansas to Ruth Dorsey and Tommy Sims. On July 19, 2019 he was granted his wings and was preceded in passing by mother Ruth Dorsey, brother Lee Boyd Jackson, and 2 sisters Evonne Sims and Cassandra Johnson.   Bubbie accepted Jesus Christ as his Lord and Savior on October 31, 1976 at 2nd Baptist church in Columbia, MO. He later joined Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church in Lilbourn, MO...

James Russell Bristol               Russell Bristol, 87, of Van Buren, Missouri, passed away June 15, 2019 at the Velma Dowdy Assisted Living Center in Van Buren.               On August 9, 1931 he was born in Van Buren, MO., to the late Jerry “Jay” Bristol and Nancy (nee Lyons) Bristol. On April 2, 1949, in Hardy, AR., he married Gladys Marie...