Robin Renee Abraham

Sep 29, 2026

Robin Renee Abraham was born on April 28, 1965, in Hayti, Missouri. She departed this life on September 29, 2026, at Mercy South Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri, surrounded by her son Devon and nephews Lilo and Jon. Throughout her sixty-one years, Robin shared love, laughter, and compassion with those around her.

A graduate of Hayti High School, Class of...

Dennis Greg Lowry Sr.

Sep 29, 2026

Dennis Greg Lowry Sr., beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on September 29, 2026, at the age of 65. Born on November 22, 1960, to Elmer Lowry Sr. and Ruby Raidt, in St. Louis, MO, Dennis spent his life in Hayti, MO, where he cherished every moment with his family and community. A proud veteran of the United...

Sonny Allen McDaniel

Sep 29, 2026

Sonny Allen McDaniel, 67, of Huffman, departed this life at his home on Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2026He was a lifelong resident to the Huffman community. Known by his family and friends as "Sundown" or "Papaw" Mr. McDaniel was born Aug. 23, 1959, in Blytheville, AR, to the late Henry McDaniel and Louis Knight.

He worked for Bush Canning and Bunge/ Viserion Grain...

Dewanda Whitaker

Sep 26, 2026

Dewanda Delois Whitaker was the daughter of Mrs. Diane Marie Whitaker and Mr. Leroy Whitaker. She was born on June 28, 1978, in Hayti, Missouri, and passed away on September 26, 2026, in Hayti, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mrs. Diane Marie Whitaker, Mr. Leroy Whitaker; grandparents, Mrs. Emma Thompson and Mr. Clarence Thompson Sr. Mrs. Viola...

Wanda Faye Cagle

Sep 21, 2026

Wanda Faye Cagle, 79, of Wardell, MO, passed away on the 21st of September in Jonesboro Ar. after an extended illness. She was born on July 4, 1947, in St. Louis, MO.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lloyd Newcomb; her mother, Lena Eunivee Lacey; and her brothers, Lloyd Newcomb, Donald Newcomb, Gerald Newcomb, Nolan Newcomb, and Duncan...

Shon Kobie Allin Birdwell

Sep 15, 2026

Shon Kobie Allin Birdwell, a remarkable young man who defied the odds, passed away peacefully on September 15, 2026, at the age of 24. Born on August 27, 2002, in Missouri, Shon began his journey with a serious heart condition that came with a shortened life expectancy. However, true to his resilient spirit, he outlived the expectations set before him,...

Rayburn Stokes "Coach" Whitener

Sep 13, 2026

Rayburn Stokes “Coach” Whitener

March 26, 1942 – September 13, 2026

Rayburn Stokes “Coach” Whitener was born March 26, 1942, the son of the late Rayburn and Margarete McGuire Stokes. He graduated from the University of Mississippi in 1964, beginning a life and career that would take him from the football fields of Missouri to the coaching ranks of Texas and, eventually,...

Gayla Middleton

Sep 11, 2026

Gayla Middleton, 77, of Hayti, Missouri, was born on June 23, 1949, in Wardell, Missouri. She passed away peacefully on September 11, 2026, in Kennett, Missouri, surrounded by the love of her family.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles and Ollie Mae Barymon, and 4 siblings, Donald Barymon, Peggy Hooker, Shelby Hawlett, and Charlene Barymon.

Gayla was...

Wendell Louis Hoskins

Sep 11, 2026

Wendell Louis Hoskins was born July 26, 1941, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Charley Louis Hoskins and Eva Lou Brigance Hoskins.He passed away peacefully at his home in rural Steele, Missouri, on September 11, 2026, at the age of 85.Wendell was a successful farmer and businessman, having started his career with a 20-acre farm and a rented store building in the...

Wanda May Avis

Sep 11, 2026

Wanda May (Samford) AvisMay 15, 1938 - September 11, 2026

Wanda May Samford Avis, age 88, was a lifelong resident of the Steele and Holland area. She was born on the family farm, a place that held generations of family history, memories, and love. Later in life, Wanda returned to that same farm with her husband, Carl, where they retired and...