Shelby Funeral Home

01/15/2026

Crysta Lynn Tadlock, age 33, passed away on January 14, 2026, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO. She was born on February 4, 1992, to Paul Tollison and the late Bonnie Tadlock. Crysta was formerly employed at the Flying J Truck Stop in Matthews, Missouri, where she was

01/09/2026

We want to thank everyone who serves in law enforcement across the United States. Many may not realize that law enforcement is made up of far more than just police officers. It includes police, sheriffs, coroners, conservation agents, court investigators, park rangers, federal agents, baliffs, prosecutors, and judges.

These men and women have sworn to uphold the laws of our great nation. They serve with honor, courage, and dedication—often at great personal sacrifice. We are grateful for their commitment to justice, order, and the freedoms we enjoy every day.

Thank you to all the men and women of law enforcement who proudly serve and protect this country. 🇺🇸

01/09/2026

Barbara Jean Bobby Wicker, age 96, of East Prairie, MO, formerly of Anniston, MO, passed away Tuesday, January 6, 2026, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, MO. She was born April 21, 1929, in Anniston, to the late Charles Andy Calhoon and Hattie Mae Thurman Calhoon. Barbara was employed

01/09/2026

Frances Louise Hickman, age 80, a resident of Matthews, MO, passed away Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Annies Garden Nursing Facility in Sikeston, MO. She was born December 21, 1945, in Mississippi County, MO, to the late Henry Williams and Mary Wilson Williams, and retired from Falkoffs in Sikeston, w...

01/09/2026

Phyllis Diane Russell-Edwards, age 71, passed away Thursday, January 1. 2026, at her home in East Prairie, MO. She was born September 2, 1954, in East Prairie, to the late Joe Russell and Mattie Mae Smith Russell and had been employed at Brown Shoe Co. in Charleston, MO. She enjoyed

01/09/2026

Joyce Kay Scruggs, age 72, passed away Thursday, January 1, 2026, at her home in East Prairie, MO. She was born August 8, 1953, in Wyatt, MO, to the late Jesse Lee Davis and Letha Mae Littrell Davis. She retired following thirty-five plus years of service with the East Prairie

01/01/2026

Modena M. Skaggs, age 95, passed away on December 26, 2025, at the Bertrand Nursing Center in Bertrand, Missouri. She was born on February 26, 1930, in East Prairie, Missouri, to the late William and Mary Adams Fleming. Modena was united in marriage to Robert Skaggs, who preceded her in

01/01/2026

Geneva Lois Hutchison Chambers, born August 24, 1929, went to be with the Lord on December 28, 2025. Born in Tilene, KY, she moved to the Anniston area as a young child where she eventually met and married her high school sweetheart, Shirley Ross Chambers. They were married 76 years

12/27/2025

Albert Glenn Harper, age 82, formerly of East Prairie, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews, MO. He was born August 20, 1943, in Brownwood, MO, to the late Wade Harper and Lillian Cora Pearson Harper. Albert worked as a timber cutter and

12/27/2025

Melissa Kate Riley, age 56 of East Prairie, MO, passed away Wednesday, December 17, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born May 2, 1969, in Charleston, MO, to the late Leon Sterling and Emma Sterling, who survives of Sikeston, MO. Melissa was a homemaker

11/28/2025

Kathleen Marie Kathy Patrick Bell, age 65, of Cape Girardeau, MO and formerly of East Prairie, MO, passed away Sunday, November 23, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born July 15, 1960, in Cairo, IL, to the late Robert H. Patrick and Dorthy Staggs

11/11/2025