All Obituaries

Datrae Dontreice Hicks affectionately known as Jawzz was born August 28, 1992 in Sikeston, Missouri to Yolanda Hicks and Willie Burrow. He was preceded in death by his grandfather William McFerren.   Datrae was baptized and confess his love for God at an early age. He graduated in 2011 from New Madrid County Central High School where he played basketball.   Datrae was a wonderful father, son, grandson and brother who loved his family and was loved by his family. Datrae always...

Zella Tucker, 88, formerly of New Madrid, MO., passed away February 10, 2020, at St. Bernard's hospital in Jonesboro, AR. Born August 15, 1931, in Jackson, MI., she was the daughter of the late George and Florence Bolenbaugh.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by; her husband, James W. Tucker, two daughters, Christina Sumner, Kim Jenkins and one great-grandson, Jeremy Lance. Survivors include: her children and their spouses, Rosalie Jenkins of Jonesboro,...

Matthew Everett Campbell, Sr was born September 23rd, 1964 to Girlie Campbell and Jerry Jennings in Portageville, Missouri. He was the oldest of Girlie’s four children, followed by Keith (who preceded him in death as a child), Nicole “Nicky”, and Vikki “Chelle”. His other siblings include Keith, Patricia, Jackie, Marva, Joseph, and Phil. Matthew was raised in church and prayer meetings, and accepted the Lord Jesus as his personal savior, at an early age. He was...

Tony Allen Hampton, 68, of New Madrid passed away January 22, 2020, at the New Madrid Living Center.He was born-Jan 9th 1952 in St.Louis, Mo to the late David & Beulah Hampton. In addition to his parents he was also preceded death by one brother- David Larry Hampton, two sisters- Marvella Hampton and Brenda Masters. He was United in Marriage to Pamela Gail Hampton Hampton, who survives of the home. He is also survived by one step-daughter- Amber Nicole Dawson and step son-in-law Hayden...

Joe Shanks, 90 of LaForge, Missouri, passed away January 21, 2020 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston. He was born March 26, 1929, in LaForge, MO., to the late Welton and Maude Brooks Shanks. On December 26, 1954, he was married to Lee Horner Shanks, who survives of the home. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and served as a medic during the Korean Conflict. In addition to his wife, he is also survived by; Shaun Shanks of Farrenburg, MO., two grandchildren, Lindsay...

LIFE REFLECTIONS Jeffery ("Jeff') Collins was born on April 29, 1978 to Hugh and Lillian Collins in Hayti, Missouri. He departed this life peacefully at his home on January 15,2020. He was a 1996 graduate of Sikeston Senior High School and an employee of Americold Operating Systems in Sikeston, Missouri. Jeffwas a loving father to his adorable children. He demonstrated love and loyalty to family and friends as witnessed by his many nicknames. If you knew him, one of these should...

Samuel M. Barnett, 54 of New Madrid, Missouri, passed away January 20, 2020 at his home in New Madrid. He was born March 5, 1965 in Dexter, Missouri to the late Jimmy Lynn Barnett and Dianna Kasting Barnett, who survives of Sikeston. He was employed at Noranda Aluminum until it closing and he was currently employed at the Southeast Correctional Center. He was a Past Worthy President of 10 years of New Madrid Eagles Aerie # 4206 and was introduced in to the Grand Eagles...

Margaret Sebourn, 75 of Cape Girardeau, MO., passed away January 9, 2020 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born January 29, 1944 in Campbell, MO., to the late John S. and Evelyn Miller Nolen. She was employed for many years at the Bank of New Madrid, until she retired. Survivors include: three sons, James and wife Wendi Sebourn of Cape Girardeau, MO., Kenneth and wife Heather Sebourn of Valrico, FL., Michael Sebourn and Wayne Schwertley of Louisville, KY., two...

Catherine Hayden Dawson Cook, cherished mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, daughter, and wife died peacefully on January 5, 2020 at her home in New Madrid, at the age of 87. Catherine was born August 23, 1932 in Caruthersville, Mo. to the late J.A. “Peck” and Letha Hayden. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband George W. Dawson, Sr., two children, infant son Paul Joseph Dawson and Melissa Dawson Hunter, one sister Ellis Marie Coleman (Kinsey), one...

Mary Sue Hicks, 75 of New Madrid, Missouri, passed away December 31, 2019 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO. On August 3, 1944 in Sikeston, MO., she was born to the late Robert Wells and Faye Gilmore Clark. On November 15, 1991 she was united in marriage to Cecil Hicks, who survives of the home. In addition to her husband, she is also survived by: one son, Eric Lee (wife, Teresa) Moore of Gates, TN., stepchildren, Steven (wife, Lynn) Hicks of Edina, MO., Paul (wife,...