All Obituaries

Sister Betty L. Pettigrew was born on September 18, 1944, in Tchula, Mississippi, to the late John Pepper and Luvenia Larry.  She confessed her hope in Christ at an early age and joined St. Paul Missionary Baptist Church.  She later united with Fresh Fire Ministry, where she faithfully served as an usher, Sunday school teacher, and a beloved Mother of the Church. Betty worked as a Head Start teacher and a nurse’s assistant during her early years.  She was known for her ...

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at 12:00 p.m. at Pentecostal Power Church in Caruthersville, Missouri, with Diana Washington officiating. Interment to follow in Evergreen Cemetery in Hayti, Missouri.  Visitation will begin at 11:00 a.m. H.S. Smith Funeral Home in charge of services. 

Michael Morgan Akers was born in Austin, Texas, on December 17,1976. He was the son of Frankie Akers and Iris Moody. Michael departed this life at his home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on May 29, 2026. He was 49 years, 5 months, and 12 days old.  Mike was just a baby when his family moved back to Missouri so that he could grow up around family. He attended schools at R-3, at Caruthersville and then graduated from high school in West Plains, Missouri. He received his BS in graphic arts ...

Betty Jean Morgan was born on September 24, 1933, in Caruthersville, Missouri.  She was the daughter of Cletus Elkins and Edna Treece Elkins. She departed this life, surrounded by family, on May 22, 2026, at her home in Caruthersville. Betty graduated from Caruthersville High School with the class of 1952.  She was a Caruthersville Tiger forever. Betty was united in marriage to Frank Morgan, Sr. on April 15, 1955. They were proud parents to 4 children. She was employed as a ...

Elijah Jessie Davis was born on May 19, 2026, in Jackson, Tennessee, and delivered into the awaiting hands of Jesus Christ. She was the infant daughter of Jeremy Davis and Emily Morgan Davis. Elijah Jessie leaves to cherish her memories, her parents: Jeremy and Emily Davis of Caruthersville; her grandparents: Jessica Morgan of Portageville, Michael Masters of Portageville, Amanda Whitaker of Caruthersville, and Randy Davis of Caruthersville; her great grandmother: Johnnie Morgan; and her ...

Johnie Marvin Linsman, Jr. was born at Cottonwood Point, Missouri, on December 1, 1947. He was the son of Johnie Marvin Linsman, Sr. and Frances Sweat Linsman. He departed this life in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on May 11, 2026. He was 78 years old. On August 13, 1982, in Caruthersville, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Glenda Marie Henson. She preceded him in death. Johnie worked as a welder for Trinity Marine for many years. He loved spending his free time in his shop. He enjoyed ...

Dennis Lynn Rodgers was born in Sikeston, Missouri, on May 29, 1965. He was the son of Dennis “Red” Rodgers and Mary Lynn Melton Ford. He departed this life at his home in Caruthersville, Missouri, on May 9, 2026. He was 60 years old. Dennis proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. On May 28, 2005, he was united in marriage to Jane McGraw. They would have celebrated 21 years of marriage in two weeks. Dennis was a people person, which made his job at Caruthersville ...

Betty Jo Johnson was born in Blytheville, Arkansas, on June 4, 1939.  She was the daughter of Clarence Woodard and Elizabeth Bunn Woodard. She peacefully departed this life, surrounded by her family, at the age of 86 on April 30, 2026, in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Betty graduated from Caruthersville High School with the class of 1958.  On April 11, 1958, she was united in marriage to James Gerald Johnson, Jr.  They built a life that was centered on love, family, and simple ...

Michael Wayne Pietrzykowski was born in South Haven, Michigan, on November 11, 1975.  He was the son of George Lawrence and Pat Pietrzykowski Lambers. He departed this life in Jonesboro, Arkansas, on April 22, 2026.  He was 50 years old. Mike was known for his big personality.  He was very outgoing and a true people person.  He loved being outdoors and enjoyed going to the deer woods.  Mike enjoyed fixing bar-b-que, and he would always be in his shorts and ...