All Obituaries

JERIS ELAINE MERIDETH GOETZ  Jeris Elaine Merideth Goetz of Sikeston, MO Born November 13, 1937 in Dunklin County MO to Owen E. Merideth and Dorothy C. Menz Merideth She went to be with her heavenly family on July 13, 2021. On Jan. 2, 1955, she married Francis Cleophas Goetz, who preceded her in death on Dec. 28, 1997. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Francis Owen Goetz and Ricky Delaine Goetz. She was survived by two brothers, Carl (Annabelle) and Dale (Donna)...

Dwayne Lee Whitworth   Dwayne Lee Whitworth, New Madrid, MO-Dwayne Lee Whitworth was born September 20, 1966 in St. Louis, MO to Donna and David Whitworth.  Dwayne went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2021 at St. Francis Medical Center.  He was united in marriage on November 2, 2012 in Marston, MO to Donna Sue Whitworth.  Dwayne was a pillar of the community.  He dedicated his life to serving others. He began his law enforcement career in 1996 working with Cape...

Joan M. DesChamp , NEW MADRID, Mo. — Joan Marjorie Branum DesChamp was born March 9, 1940, in Kennett, Missouri, to Mary and Charles O. Williams. Joan went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 7, 2021, at her residence in New Madrid. She was united in marriage on Nov. 10, 1957, in Kennett, to Tommy Eugene Branum. From this union, two children were born, son Ricky Branum and daughter Patty Branum White. Joan and her family farmed with Branum Farms, until her husband’s death on Aug....

Jimmy Dale Davis Jimmy Dale Davis passed away June 30, 2021 at Delta South Care Center in Sikeston, MO at the age of 68 years. He was born March 7, 1953 to the late Lester and Cynthia Chadwell Davis.  He was married to Kristy Johnson Davis, and she preceded him in death October 2, 2013.  He was a member of the New Madrid Eagles Aerie 4206 and a beloved Bingo Caller for the American Legion Post 595 (New Madrid), American Legion Auxiliary Unit 595, and New Madrid Eagles Club for...

Charles E Blair was born May 24th 1953 Minnie Blair and Ulysses Jones,  who preceded him in death.  he accepted Christ at an early age and attended Pilgrim Rest Missionary Baptist Church until the time of his departure to his Heavenly home.  He attended Howardville Elementary School,  and the Lilbourn high school where he graduated  in 1972.  he was a superb basketball player. After graduation he moved to Saint Louis Missouri and then to Gary, Indiana, ...

Jimmy Edward Kimball, 64, of New Madrid, Missouri, passed away June 15, 2021 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO. On August 6, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, he was born to the late Buster and Vunda Sue Kimball. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by one brother, Gary Kimball and one sister, Patty Norman. On May 7, 1983, in Lilbourn, MO., he was married to Robin Cooper Kimball, who survives of the home. He was an employee of Noranda...

N.J. Nowell, 95, of New Madrid, Missouri, passed away May 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by family and loved ones.He was born June 9, 1925, in Caruth, Missouri to the late Obed Nowell and Pearl Wagster Nowell.In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by; two sisters, Virginia Carpenter and Betty Thompson, two brothers, Bob Nowell and Bill Nowell, and one daughter, Teresa Medlock.  Mr. N.J. was member of the Methodist church and the Methodist Men's group.  He...

James "Ricky" Pierson, 73, of New Madrid, passed away May 20, 2021 at the New Madrid Nursing Center in New Madrid.Ricky was born November 16,1947 in Hickman, KY., to the late Charles Bilderback and Billie June Black.On September 7, 2016 he was united in marriage to Leslie Pierson, who survives of the home.  In addition to his wife Leslie, he is also survived by; one son, Joseph Chappell of Dexter, Missouri, two sisters, Cathey Jackson of Matthews, Missouri and Diedre Pipkin of New...

Johnny Guy Harrison passed away May 10, 2021 at the age of 52. He was born March 11, 1969, in Sikeston, Missouri to Richard Guy Harrison and Sherry Martin Jordan. In addition to his parents, he is also survived by; 3 children, five grandchildren, other relatives and many friends.

Sammie Green Robinson was born on August 10, 1940, in Carroll Co., MS, to the late Anaise and the late Nettie Anthony Green. She confessed a hope in Christ at an early age, and remained faithful until God called her home. She passed away, peacefully, on May 2, 2021, at the age of 80, in the home of her loving caregivers, Ben and Ida Syas. Sister, as she was so affectionally called, really enjoyed travelling, spending time at church, and being around family and friends.  On October...