Charley Bone

SIKESTON - Charley J. Bone, 58, formerly of East Prairie, died at 3:15 p.m. May 18, 2004, at his home.

Born July 22, 1945, in Sacramento, Calif., son of the late A.L. and Estella Gertrude Davis Johnson, he was a member of the Mercy Seat Baptist Church in Charleston.

On Sept. 5, 1998, he married Darlene Preyar who survives of the home.

Other survivors include: one stepson, Eric Steven Williams of Michigan; one stepdaughter, Felisha Deneen Beauchamp of Chicago; and three stepgrandchildren.

He was preceded in death by one brother, Earl Miller; and one sister, Ida A. Hall.

Graveside services were conducted at 2 p.m. today at the Armer Cemetery near Bertrand with Dr. Rick Ramsey officiating.

Pallbearers were: Jason Thomas, Brian Ditto, Billy Joe Thomas, Junior Oliver and Charles Overton.

Shelby Funeral Home of East Prairie was in charge of arrangements.