All Obituaries

Jeffery Robert Dorris was born in Hayti, Missouri, on December 8, 1961.  He was the son of Hume Dorris and Wilma Dunagan Dorris. He departed this life on April 9, 2026, at his home in Braggadocio, Missouri.  He was 64 years old. Jeff attended school in Caruthersville, Missouri, and graduated from Caruthersville High School. He was united in marriage to Paula Jean Cheramie in Hayti, Missouri, on March 12, 2026. Jeff worked as a trucker for many years and also spent time working ...

Jimmy D. Smith was born in Selmer, Tennessee, on August 8, 1971.  He was the son of Jimmy D. Smith, Sr. and Sharon Ann Smith. He departed this life in Memphis, Tennessee, on April 9, 2026.  He was 54 years old. Jimmy spent 30 years as an over-the-road truck driver.  Before getting into the trucking business, he worked in construction. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and being outdoors.  He was known for cracking lots of jokes.  He cherished his time with family ...

Barbara Ann Combs was born December 20, 1937, in Micola, Missouri.  She was the daughter of Fred James Franklin and Lucille Young Franklin. She departed this life in Franklin, Tennessee on March 13, 2026. She was 88 years old. Barbara graduated from South Pemiscot High School and then went on to get her B.S. in education.  She continued to pursue education, getting her masters, her specialist and then was working on her doctorate when her health began to fail. She taught in the ...

Shawn Michael Hagan was born in St. Louis, Missouri, on March 4, 1962. He was the son of Wayne E. Hagan and Margaret Louise Koch Hagan. He departed this life at his home in Caruthersville, Missouri, on March 7, 2026. He was 64 years old. On August 18, 1992, in Caruthersville, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Alice Bowman. They celebrated 33 years of marriage. Shawn loved having fun. He enjoyed having water gun fights, playing poker and spades and watching T.V., especially law and ...

Levonne Hamilton-Loman was born on November 22, 1953, to the late Booker T. Hamilton and Bobbie May Peoples.  Levonne departed this life on March 3, 2026, at Pemiscot Memorial Hospital in Hayti, MO.  She attended Caruthersville Public School. Levonne was employed at multiple places such as Brown Shoe Factory, Tipton Box Factory for over 20 years. Then she retired from Mid-South Home Health.  Levonne leaves behind to cherish her memories to her children; one daughter: Debra ...

Harold Lester Mathenia was born in Caruthersville, Missouri, on November 16, 1938. He was the son of the late James Isom Mathenia & Melvina Wright. Harold departed this life in Zephyrhills, Florida, on February 27, 2026, at the age of 87. He attended the South Pemiscot schools, graduating from South Pemiscot High School. Harold was inducted in the United States Air Force in May 1957, and received his Honorable Discharge at the Blytheville AFB on July 31, 1978, after serving his ...

Barbara Ann Carter was born on July 11, 1932, in Steele, MO, the first of six children to Henry Lee & Lucille Wall Carter.  She went to be with her Lord on February 23, 2026, at the age of 93 years and 8 months.  Barbara attended high school at the Ursuline Academy in Arcadia, Missouri. After graduating, she attended university where she received her degree.  After college, she was married to Bob McElroy until his death.  Later, she married Ed Busby where she ...

Joe Frank Parrott was born in Hardin County, Tennessee, on April 2, 1932. He was the son of James Andrew Parrott and Elsie Leora Hollingworth Parrott. He departed this life at John J. Pershing Veterans Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on February 22, 2026. He was 93 years old. On June 16, 1951, in Piggott, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Geneva Holland. She was the love of his life and they were happily married for 69 years. She preceded him in death. On November 14, 1952, in St. ...

Raenita Lea Berry was born November 16, 1955, in Hayti, Missouri.  She was the daughter of I.G. Manley and Louise Weaver Manley. She departed this life at home on February 21, 2026.  She was 70 years old.  On April 20, 1973, in Caruthersville, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Henry Berry.  They celebrated 53 years of marriage. Raenita worked for many years at Prescription Drug Store but retired so that she could take care of grandkids.  Being ...

Wanda Lee Gale was born July 6, 1928, in Campbell, Missouri.  She was the daughter of John and Cecil Ward.  In 1945, she graduated from Campbell High School. On May 26, 1946, in Caruthersville, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Mr. John M. Gale.  Wanda worked as the bookkeeper for J.C. Penny for 16 1/2 years.  She went home to be with her Lord, Sunday, February 15, 2026, around 7:40 in the evening.  Preceding her in death were her husband, John, her ...