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 reported by Current Local on April 22nd, 2021 that Delmar Leroy Evans died in Sikeston, Missouri.  Evans was 79 years old.  Send flowers to share your condolences and honor Delmar Leroy's life.

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

It was written on April 4th, 2020 that James Carl Moore perished in Sikeston, Missouri.  Moore was 78 years old.  Send flowers to express your sympathy and honor James Carl's life.

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

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

It was noted 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 sympathy and honor Ann's life.

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

History

It is also home to the city's oldest park, Malone Park, and the historic Methodist Church Columns. Also in Historic Downtown Sikeston are centuries-old structures which house a variety of retail shops, restaurants and service businesses. The Sikeston-Miner Area was again touched by the war during World War II when the Harvey Parks Airport, now the Sikeston Municipal Airport, served as a flight training school for pilots entering the US Army Air Corps. The Sikeston-Miner Area, then known as the "Big Prairie," was described as "a delightful spot interspersed with beautiful groves resembling small islands in a lake." At the beginning of the 20th century, the Little River Drainage District was formed to reclaim the land. 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.