Shelby Funeral Home

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

10/22/2025

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Beverly Ann White, age 73, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025, at her home in East Prairie, Missouri. She was born December 21, 1951, in Benton, Kentucky, to the late Joseph Milburn Green and Lillian Mattie Thweatt Green. Beverly was dedicated to education at an early age, graduating from South

10/22/2025

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Ronald Eugene Yarbro, age 66, passed away Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at his home in East Prairie, MO. He was born January 30, 1959, in Charleston, MO, to the late Joe Yarbro and Lucille Gertie Faire Yarbro and retired from Alan Wire in Sikeston, MO, following 20 years of service.

10/22/2025

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Peggy Jean Nolen, age 75 of East Prairie, MO, passed away Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, MO. She was born March 30, 1950, in the Deventer community of Mississippi County, MO, to the late Vernon Nolen and Louise Parr Nolen. She had worked at

10/22/2025

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Tommy Gene Martin, age 73, passed away at 320 a.m. on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, at his home in East Prairie, MO. He was born November 26, 1951, in Lafe, AR, to the late Gerald Martin and Wilma Coots Martin. Tommy was an over-the-road truck driver for many years as

10/22/2025

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Drucella Ann Burton, 86, passed away on September 19, 2025. She was born May 25, 1939, in Mississippi County, MO to the late Herman and Alta Smith Ward. On January 3rd, 1959, at the First Baptist Church, she married Jerry Neal Burton. He preceded her in death on November 19,

10/12/2025

In honor of National Farmers Day, we extend our deepest condolences to the Essner family.

Gerard Essner was a devoted husband, loving family man, and a man of deep faith. He honorably served his country as a United States Army Veteran, retiring as a Sergeant First Class (E-7) after 27 years with the Missouri Army National Guard. During his distinguished career, he faithfully deployed in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom with the HHC 1140th Engineer Battalion out of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, from 2004 to 2005.

Beyond his military service, Gerard was a proud farmer—committed to his land, his community, and the values that define rural America. Tragically, his life was taken while doing what he loved, due to a senseless act of violence.

On this National Farmers Day, we honor Gerard’s life, service, and enduring legacy. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Essner family during this difficult time.

09/13/2025

Robert Johnson Bob Aters, age 83, a resident of East Prairie, MO, passed away Monday, September 8, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born November 15, 1941, at Sugar Tree Ridge in New Madrid County, MO, son of the late Charles August Gus Aters

09/13/2025

Dusty Earl Baker, age 45, formerly of East Prairie and Anniston, MO, passed away Thursday, September 4, 2025, in Belleville, IL. He was born January 22, 1980, in Charleston, MO, to the late Donald Baker and Brenda Sprinkles Baker and had worked in construction. Dusty is survived by his loving

09/13/2025

Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Sister, Aunt, and Friend Ruby Lorene Jones, lovingly known as Grandma Ruby, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy of unconditional love, strength, and warmth that touched everyone who had the privilege of knowing her. Ruby was born o...