OBITUARIES

Obituaries in Scott City, Chaffee, Benton, Oran, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri

Charles Lee Crowden

Charles Lee Crowden

Sep 26, 2025

Charles Lee Crowden, age 92, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, MO.

On December 13, 1932 in Lamar, AR he was born to the late John and Mildred Brown Crowden.

Charles served his country in the United States Army.

He married the love of his life, Edna, on December 3, 1955 in Mississippi 

Before retirement,...

Connie Jean Dobbs

Connie Jean Dobbs

Sep 26, 2025

Connie Jean Harlow-Dobbs, age 65, passed away on Friday, September 26, 2025 at her home in Oran, MO.

On February 24, 1960 in Sikeston, MO, she was born to the late Julius and Florence Willis-Harlow.

She married the love of her life William Dobbs on April 8, 1975 in Sikeston, MO.

Connie had been employed by Drury Mid America for 20 years as...

Velma Janie August

Velma Janie August

Sep 20, 2025

Velma Jane “Janie” August

Velma Jane August, daughter of the late Alfred Krieger and Laura Catherine (Hopke) Krieger was born on February 5, 1939 in Illmo, Missouri and departed her life on Saturday, September 20, 2025 at her residence in Scott, Missouri at the age of 86 years.

She dedicated much of her career to accounting and clerical work. Later in life,...

Qasim Algansawy

Qasim Algansawy

Sep 17, 2025

Qasim “Al” Alganzawy, son of the late Razrk Alganzawy and Fgre (Aziz) Alganzawy was born on July 7, 1966 in Samawah, Iraq and departed his life on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his residence in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 59 years.

Al was a Veteran of the Army and moved to the United States in 1993.

Survivors include his...

Kenneth Essner

Kenneth Essner

Sep 17, 2025

Kenny Essner, son of Gussie (Hagan) Essner and the late William Essner was born on May 16, 1964 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at Mercy Southeast Healthcare in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 61 years.

He was a former employee of Wal-Mart Super Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and a member...

Judy L. Crain

Judy L. Crain

Sep 17, 2025

Judy Crain, daughter to the late Melvin and Viola Sylvia Lusk Surface was born on July 14, 1947 in Delta, Missouri and departed her life on September 17, 2025 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 78 years.

She married George Crain and he preceded her in death on Dec. 12, 2020. Judy formally worked for...

Dorothy Kunz

Dorothy Kunz

Sep 16, 2025

Dorothy Kunz, daughter of the late Arthur Earnest Clymer and Nora Bell (Peel) Clymer was born on March 2, 1932 in Commerce, Missouri and departed her life on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at her residence in Pevely, Missouri at the age of 93 years.

She was a former Certified Nursing Assistant with Ascension-Alexian Brothers Health for several years before retiring.

In 1953...

Janet Carroll

Janet Carroll

Sep 8, 2025

Janet Kenkel Carroll went to be with the Lord on September 8, 2025. She will be greatly missed by those who knew her. Janet was born on November 5, 1940, in Dexter, Missouri to Michael Litzler and Louise Clara Backfisch Litzler Glastetter. She married Paul Anton Kenkel in 1958 and had six children. As a stay-at-home mom, she had to...

Mia Kaye Anglin

Mia Kaye Anglin

Sep 7, 2025

Mia Kaye Anglin, was born on November 28, 1966 in Chaffee, Missouri to Diana McCormick and the late Thomas Foulk. She passed away on Sunday, September 7, 2025 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 58 years.

She was employed at Schaefer’s Electrical Company in Scott City, member of the New Life Fellowship Church in Delta,...

Ira "Lee" Sadler

Ira "Lee" Sadler

Sep 6, 2025

Ira “Lee” Sadler, 83, of Chaffee, Missouri passed away Saturday, September 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by family. Lee was born January 1, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri to Ira and Edna Sadler.

He and Ruth Ann Baert were married on Oct. 16, 1961 in Chaffee.

Lee was employed 44 years by Spartech in Cape Girardeau. He was an avid bowler,...

Larry Mohney

Larry Mohney

Sep 4, 2025

Larry Willard Mohney, loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend, departed this life on September 4, 2025 after a courageous battle with cancer. Larry was born August 28, 1941, in Climax, MI to Willard Sr. and Elizabeth (Kiewiet) Mohney. As one of eleven children, Larry spent his early years growing up and working on the family farm, which helped shape...

Paul "Rick" Huff

Paul "Rick" Huff

Sep 4, 2025

Paul Richard “Rick” Huff, 72 of Benton, Missouri died Thursday, September 4, 2025 at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born November 3, 1952 in Marble Hill, Missouri to Rev. Dale and Vera Nell Stone Huff. He married Lisa Diane Walls on March 4, 2006.

He was a member of Unity Baptist Church in Benton, Missouri.

He is survived...

Tina Marie Marlow

Tina Marie Marlow

Aug 25, 2025

Tina Marie Marlow, age 67, passed away on Monday, August 25, 2025 at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, MO.

On September 29, 1957in St. Louis, MO she was born to the late Jerry and Helen Enloe Marlow.

She was a certified nursing assistant until her retirement in 2019.

Tina was of the Baptist faith and had previously attended Connection Point in Jackson,...

Arion Patterson

Arion Patterson

Aug 23, 2025

Arion Lamar Patterson, age 21, passed away on Saturday, August 23, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center  in Cape Girardeau, MO.

He was born on August 24, 2003, to Brandy Tanner Patterson in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Arion was a 2023 graduate of Scott City High School. He was active on the Scott City Ram’s football team where he wore #17. He had...

Donna K. Bucher

Donna K. Bucher

Aug 22, 2025

Donna K. Bucher

Donna K. Bucher, age 78, of New Hamburg, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family. She was born on August 3, 1947, and throughout her life she found joy and purpose in nature, health, and simple living. Married for 61 years to her sweetheart Joe.

Donna had a special way of connecting with the outdoors. She...

Leslie Robinett

Leslie Robinett

Aug 20, 2025

Leslie Don Robinett, 37 of Poplar Bluff, Missouri died Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She was born August 19, 1988 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Donnie and Cynthia Jacquinet Robinett.

 She is survived by her parents Cyndi and Donnie Robinett and her older sister Laura Robinett.

The family and friends of Leslie would like to invite everyone...

James R. Sindle

James R. Sindle

Aug 17, 2025

James Roy Sindle, 79, of Oran, was called to heaven by his Lord and Savior and reunited with the love of his life, Suzanne Sindle, on August 17, 2025.

He is survived by four daughters, Sarah (Cash) Kinney, Theresa (Joe) Shoemaker, Rebecca (Darin) Woods, and Hannah (Andy) Gadberry; by twelve grandchildren, Cashus (Lisa) Kinney, Wyatt (Alaina) Kinney, Jacob (Miranda) Shoemaker, Samuel...

Doris Moss

Doris Moss

Aug 16, 2025



Doris Deborah Moss, age 91, passed away on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at her home in Jackson, MO, surrounded by her family. She was born on August 1, 1934, in Holland, MO to the late Daniel and Helen Thurmond Cope. On September 2, 1964, in Jackson, MO, she married Gerald Edwin Moss who preceded her in death on January 25,...

Mary Carter Phipps Lewis

Mary Carter Phipps Lewis

Aug 10, 2025

Mary Carter Phipps Lewis, daughter of the late Luther Carter and Carrie Kinsall Carter was born on December 27, 1932 in Hornersville, Missouri and departed her life on Sunday, August 10, 2025 at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 92 years.

She was a homemaker, of the Methodist faith, and a resident of Scott City, Missouri.

On...

Angie Holtzhouser

Angie Holtzhouser

Aug 9, 2025

Angela “Angie” Holtzhouser, 73 of Scott City passed away surrounded by family Saturday morning, August 9th 2025 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born August 15th, 1951, to Tessie and Richard Thompson in Martin, Tennessee. She married Larry Joe Holthouser in New Madrid on December 21st, 1986.

Angie was a witty, strong-willed woman with a kind heart...