Funeral Homes in Sikeston, MO

Facts about Sikeston, Missouri

• 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 revealed on July 26th, 2018 that Ann Merrick (Bell) died 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 written 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 express your sorrow and honor Carol L's life.

It was reported on June 22nd, 2018 that Lewis Dean Jr Anderson passed on 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) 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 noted by Peoria Journal Star on March 26th, 2018 that Nina Uftring (Harris) died 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 noted on March 15th, 2018 that Mark Patterson Johnson passed on in Sikeston, Missouri.  Johnson was 48 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor Mark Patterson's life.

It was written on December 29th, 2017 that Richard Aaron Wolf passed away 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 disclosed 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 written by South West Times Record on November 8th, 2017 that Patricia "Diane" Gilbert (Gilbert) died in Clarksville, Arkansas.  Ms. Gilbert was 73 years old and was born in Sikeston, MO.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Patricia "Diane"'s life.

It was written by South West Times Record on September 10th, 2017 that Maudie Summers (Sartar) perished in Van Buren, Arkansas.  Ms. Summers was 62 years old and was born in Sikeston, MO.  Send flowers to express your sorrow and honor Maudie's life.

History

At one point, Thompson robbed a bank in Charleston, Missouri to pay men and buy arms and supplies. Today, more than 200 small earthquakes are recorded in the New Madrid Seismic Zone each year. 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 original gated entrance to Harvey Parks Airport now serves as the entrance to the city's Veterans' Park. It is the principal city of the Sikeston Micropolitan Stastistical Area, which consists of all of Scott County and has a total population of 41,143.

When the first settlers came to the region, they were welcomed by a wild and varied landscape.