Funeral Homes in Sikeston, MO

Facts about the city

• Some of the notable people born here have been: Kenny Hulshof (politician), James Wilder (american football player and athlete), Charlie Babb (american football player), , Blake DeWitt (baseball player), Eric Hurley (baseball player), Morgan Strebler (magician), and Coleman Lannum (film producer and actor).

Sikeston /ˈsaɪkstən/ is a city located both in southern Scott County and northern New Madrid County, in the U.S. state of Missouri. It is situated just north of the "Missouri Bootheel", although many locals consider Sikeston a part of it. By way of Interstate 55, Interstate 57, and U.S. Route 60, Sikeston is close to the halfway point between St. Louis, Missouri and Memphis, Tennessee and three hours from Nashville, Tennessee. The city is named after John Sikes, who founded it in 1860. It is the principal city of the Sikeston Micropolitan Statistical Area, which consists of all of Scott County, and has a total population of 41,143.As of the 2010 census, the city population was 16,318, making it the fourth-most populous city in Missouri's 8th Congressional district (map) behind Cape Girardeau, Rolla, and Poplar Bluff and just ahead of Farmington. Before the 2010 census, it had been the second-most populous city in the district.

Sikeston Obituaries

It was disclosed on August 28th, 2018 that Gerald Wayne Rister passed away in Olive Branch, Mississippi.  Rister was 73 years old and was born in Sikeston, MO.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Gerald Wayne's life.

It was revealed on July 26th, 2018 that Ann Merrick (Bell) passed away in Palm Harbor, Florida.  Ms. Merrick was 97 years old and was born in Sikeston, MO.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Ann's life.

It was noted on July 18th, 2018 that Carol L Vielhak (White) passed away in Sikeston, Missouri.  Ms. Vielhak was 74 years old and was born in Blytheville, AR.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Carol L's life.

It was disclosed on June 22nd, 2018 that Lewis Dean Jr Anderson passed away in Orlando, Florida.  Anderson was 73 years old and was born in Sikeston, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Lewis Dean Jr's life.

It was noted by Peoria Journal Star on May 10th, 2018 that Carole A Palmer (Tarvin) perished in Havana, Illinois.  Ms. Palmer was 84 years old and was born in Sikeston, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Carole A's life.

It was written by Peoria Journal Star on March 26th, 2018 that Nina Uftring (Harris) passed away in Washington, Illinois.  Ms. Uftring was 69 years old and was born in Sikeston, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Nina's life.

It was disclosed on March 15th, 2018 that Mark Patterson Johnson passed away in Sikeston, Missouri.  Johnson was 48 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Mark Patterson's life.

It was revealed on December 29th, 2017 that Richard Aaron Wolf passed on in Sikeston, Missouri.  Wolf was 95 years old and was born in Philadelphia, PA.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Richard Aaron's life.

It was revealed on November 29th, 2017 that Angela Kay Shuffit (Blackburn) died in Nashville, Arkansas.  Ms. Shuffit was 65 years old and was born in Sikeston, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Angela Kay's life.

It was reported by South West Times Record on November 8th, 2017 that Patricia "Diane" Gilbert (Gilbert) passed on in Clarksville, Arkansas.  Ms. Gilbert was 73 years old and was born in Sikeston, MO.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Patricia "Diane"'s life.

History

Other features in the park include the display of a 50-ton M60 battle tank, an F-4 Phantom jet fighter plane, and a 105mm Howitzer cannon. US Highway 61 bisects the city and runs parallel with the original route, Kingshighway, which remains a major artery in the Sikeston-Miner Area. Along the cobble stoned Front Street includes the shade and historic ambiance of American Legion Park and Sikeston's Historic Depot, which houses a historic museum, an art gallery featuring local artists' work, and a cultural center displaying traveling exhibits from national museums. The park, with a brick walkway and monument, pays homage to the brave men and women who sacrificed life and limb to make our country great. There are several fine antique shops, a Bed and Breakfast Inn, and a number of the area's beautiful and historic homes, as well as an El Camino Real Historic Marker identifying the city's link to Spain all along the historic avenue.