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 noted by Current Local on April 22nd, 2021 that Delmar Leroy Evans passed on in Sikeston, Missouri.  Evans was 79 years old.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Delmar Leroy's life.

It was reported by Current Local on December 24th, 2020 that Joe Murray Wetton died in Sikeston, Missouri.  Wetton was 71 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Joe Murray's life.

It was disclosed on April 4th, 2020 that James Carl Moore passed on in Sikeston, Missouri.  Moore was 78 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor James Carl's life.

It was reported by Tyler Morning Telegraph on October 16th, 2019 that William Pleas "Bill" Malcolm perished in Tyler, Texas.  Malcolm was 91 years old and was born in Sikeston, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor William Pleas "Bill"'s life.

It was written by Peoria Journal Star on March 26th, 2019 that Bobbie S Curtis (Estes) passed away in Edelstein, Illinois.  Ms. Curtis was 87 years old and was born in Sikeston, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Bobbie S's life.

It was noted on August 28th, 2018 that Gerald Wayne Rister died in Olive Branch, Mississippi.  Rister was 73 years old and was born in Sikeston, MO.  Send flowers to express your sympathy 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 share your condolences and honor Ann's life.

It was noted on July 18th, 2018 that Carol L Vielhak (White) died 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 reported on June 22nd, 2018 that Lewis Dean Jr Anderson perished 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 written by Peoria Journal Star on May 10th, 2018 that Carole A Palmer (Tarvin) passed away in Havana, Illinois.  Ms. Palmer was 84 years old and was born in Sikeston, MO.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Carole A's life.

History

These six majestic pillars are a stately reminder of the city's religious heritage and the beautiful First Methodist Church which was erected in 1879 and tragically destroyed by fire in 1968. It was here that oceans and rivers once ran free, and cypress swamps, marshes and bayous covered the ground. By way of Interstate 55, Sikeston is close to the halfway point between St. Although Sikeston was only a small village during the Civil War, its position on the railroad and the King's Highway gave it importance. US Highway 61 bisects the city and runs parallel with the original route, Kingshighway, which remains a major artery in the Sikeston-Miner Area.