Ricky Merchen
, Missouri
Ricky Lee Merchen was born in Yakima Washington on September 6 1968. He was the son of Dorothy Griggs. He departed this life at his home in Caruthersville Missouri on July 28 2026. He was 57 years old. Rick proudly served his country in both the United States Army and the Marines. He entered the United States Marines in Boise Idaho. During his service he received the Rifle Sharpshooter Badge National Defense Service Medal Pistol Marksmanship Badge Sea Service Deployment Ribbon With 1 Star the Good Conduct Medal and the Southwest Asia Service Medal with Bronze Star. He received his honorable discharge at Camp Lejeune North Carolina on October 13 1991. During his service in the United States Army he received the Army Lapel Button the Army Good Conduct Medal and the Air Assault Badge. He received his honorable discharge at Fort Campbell Kentucky. On September 21 1992 in Pocatello…
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Joyce Sellers
, Missouri
Joyce Ann Sellers was born in Steele Missouri on April 26 1948. She was the daughter of Woodrow and Maydell Arnold Whitehead. Joyces family was her pride and joy. She loved being able to cook for everyone. Her specialties were ovenbaked barbque chicken biscuits and banana pudding. She is survived by her husband William Sellers of Caruthersville Missouri three sons Floyd Sellers Leigh of Sardis Tennessee William Sellers Angie of Springfield Missouri and Roger Sellers Doris of Dyersburg Tennessee seven grandchildren Joshua Samantha Nick Elijah Kama Matthew and Jake 14 great grandchildren Felix Theodore Olive Violet Elijah Kinsley Ella Jo Neyland Nolan Malachi Korin Sean Charles and Lettie eight siblings Randy Whitehead Jim Whitehead Alberta Sawyer Donna Hudson Della Whitehead Nita Freeman Regina Hughes and Jenna May Allen and other relatives and many friends. She was preceded in death by her parents two sisters Diane Whitehead and Loretta Whisnant three…
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Lori Britton
, Missouri
Lori Ann Britton was born in Hayti Missouri on July 26 1961. She was the daughter of Russell Waldron and Sue Harker Waldron. She departed this life at her home in Hayti Missouri on August 16 2026. She was 65 years old. Lori was a lady that loved her family. She enjoyed baking with cakes and pies being her favorites. Her house was always spotless. She was the type of lady that you could always depend on. In addition to loving her family Rusty her dog was very special. She is survived by one daughter Jennifer Britton twin boys Kevin Britton and Kerry Britton eight grandchildren Kimberly Clark Kaitlon Clark Keithlin Clark Kyle Clark Beverly Britton Wesley Britton Cameron Britton Ryleigh Bishop six great grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents one brother David and three sisters Carolyn Debbie and Sandy. Be…
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Betty GodfreyShannon
, Missouri
Betty Jean GodfreyShannon 64 born in Lexington KY to the late Mary Elizabeth and John Bradley Godfrey Sr. passed in Jonesboro Arkansas on August 13 2026. Although her biological name was Betty many knew her by BJ. BJ had a genuine love for people. She was a bundle of joy and a breath of fresh air with a warmth that could brighten any room she entered. It was only fitting that throughout her life she found herself in roles that allowed her to serve encourage and connect with others. Whether she was teaching Sunday School working as a substitute teacher or serving others through retail BJ truly enjoyed being around people. She had an especially tender place in her heart for children and found great joy in teaching loving and encouraging them. BJ was known and loved for many things but above all she loved her daughter and cherished her…
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Sheila Brown
, Missouri
August 3, 2026
Sheila Ann Brown was born in Caruthersville Missouri on February 28 1946. She was the daughter of Paul Hooker and Edna Mae Dodd Hooker. She departed this life on August 4 2026 at her home in Caruthersville Missouri. She was 80 years. She graduated from Caruthersville High School She then continued her education receiving her nursing degree as an R.N. On November 4 1964 in Caruthersville Missouri she was united in marriage to Harvey Brown. He preceded her in death. Sheila was a very dedicated nurse. She worked in the hospital setting before moving into home health. She then became the administrator of the Caruthersville Nursing Center. She was not just the administrator but was involved in all aspects of the center. She loved the residents and the employees. She is survived by two daughters Angela Renee Ricketts and Jann Christi Moore and her husband Tim three sisters Brenda Lott…
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Jr. Ronald Barber
, Missouri
Ronald Wayne Barber Jr. was born in Chicago Illinois on April 19 1978. He was the son of Ronald Wayne Barber Sr. and Freda Lee Barber. He departed this life in Caruthersville Missouri on July 24 2026. He was 48 years old. Wayne was a man that valued family above all else. He and Daphne provided a safe loving home not only for their own children but to many foster children. He also loved and was loved by the residents at Southgate Nursing Center where he was the supervisor of the house keeping department. He loved movies and especially horror movies. He always dressed up and played Santa at Christmas every year but Halloween was his favorite holiday. He is survived by his wife Daphne Barber of Caruthersville MO his mother Freda Barber of Steele MO twelve children Kayla Barber Malik Nunn of Caruthersville MO Samantha Barber LaFell Oliver of…
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Adrin Hunt
, Missouri
was born in Hayti Missouri on October 31 1992 to Albert Adrin Hunt and Leticia Wiley both of Caruthersville Missouri. He passed away on Saturday August 1 2026. Adrin attended Caruthersville High School where he graduated in 2011. While in High School Adrin enjoyed playing Basketball. Adrin was preceded in death by his Father Albert Adrin Hynt Sister Adricia Tionna Hunt Grandmothers Mattie Davis and Victoria Harris Grandfathers Willie C. Robinson and William H. Davis. He leaves to mourn his loving Mother Leticia Wiley his Children Amya Cooper Essence Northern Raegan Luster Amylan Hunt Amariyen Hunt Adrin Hunt Jr. Myion Kirby one Brother Trentez HuntNelson one Sister Keisha McIntyre and a special Niece Imani Hunt and a host of Aunts Uncls Nephews Cousins and Friends. White designers choice bouquet was purchased for the family of Adrin Deshawn Hunt by The Agnew Family. Please accept our condolences we are praying for…
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