OBITUARIES
Obituaries in Scott City, Chaffee, Benton, Oran, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Tracy Irene DeBrock
Apr 5, 2025
Tracy Irene DeBrock, 56 of Oran Died unexpectedly on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her home
She was born on June 28, 1968 in Cape Girardeau to Gene and Lou Ella Adkins Jeffries. Tracy grew up surrounded by a large family, she had three brothers and six sisters.
She and Wayne DeBrock were married on January 11, 1991 and he survives of...
David Lee Dean
Apr 1, 2025
David Lee Dean
David Lee Dean, son of the late Estel Belvins and Mary Dean was born on November 20, 1962 in Huntington, West Virginia and departed his life on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at his home in Rockview, Missouri at the age of 62 years.
He was a former Carpenter around the Scott County area and a Veteran of the United...
Willard Mason Griggs
Mar 31, 2025
Willard Mason Griggs, Sr., son of Ludie and Lorine Nipper Griggs was born on July 20, 1939 in Tupelo, Mississippi and died March 31, 2025 in Poplar Bluff, MO.
He was an accomplished musician, having worked in many venues in the St. Louis area. He was also a self-employed car dealer and master mechanic.
In addition to his parents, Willard was preceded...
Corona "Coonie" Essner
Mar 26, 2025
Corona Henrietta Bucher “Coonie” Essner, 93, passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Born Sept. 18, 1931, in New Hamburg, daughter of the late Philip and Leocadia Dirnberger Bucher, she graduated from Benton High School. Her life was marked by unwavering dedication to her faith, family and community, as she served in various...
Charles Douglas Kilpatrick
Mar 21, 2025
Doug Kilpatrick, son of the late Charles Kilpatrick and Doris Kilpatrick was born on January 20, 1948 in Texas and departed his life on Friday, March 21, 2025 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 77 years.
He was a former Director of Operations for Frito Lay Inc. and a current resident of Cape Girardeau,...
Shirley Hefner
Mar 21, 2025
Shirley Ann Hefner passed away peacefully on March 21, 2025 at Mercy Hospital Southeast, while holding the hands of her granddaughters, a wonderful way to enter Heaven.
She was born in rural Cape Girardeau County on the family farm, February 8th, 1943, to Tom and Altha (Withers) Fenimore. Shirley attended Oak Valley Elementary School and graduated from Delta High School. She...
Kathy Lea Pinkerton
Mar 20, 2025
Kathy Lea Pinkerton
Kathy Lea Pinkerton, daughter of the late Obie Hendrickson and Doris (Brown) Fulton was born on April 14, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed her life on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at her residence in Chaffee at the age of 61 years.
She was a former caseworker at the Safe House for Women, avid St. Louis Cardinals Fan,...
Claudia Ellen Marion
Mar 20, 2025
Claudia Ellen Kelley-Marion
Claudia Marion, daughter of the late James Leo Kelley and Kathryn (Jones) Kelley was born on July 10, 1938 in Banner, Kentucky and departed her life on Thursday, March 20, 2025 Monticello House in Jackson, Missouri at the age of 86 years.
She was a former Certified Nursing Assistant at Pyramid Global Hospitality and affiliated with Cape Bible Chapel...
Dody Menz
Mar 15, 2025
Dody Menz of Scott City Missouri passed away on March 15th of 2025
Her father, Roy Menz preceded her in death. She is survived by a large family, including her mother, Maria Menz, her daughter Kelsie Ramos and son Conner Donaldson, and sisters Cara Huckstep and Lena Upchurch. Additionally she is survived by 5 grandchildren Payton, Brayden, Brody, Lainey and Elijah...
Kristi Michelle Birdwell
Mar 14, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce, Kristi Michelle Birdwell, born on June 13th, 1982, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri was unexpectedly sent to her eternal home on March 14th, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Survived by her husband, Justin Birdwell of Portageville, Missouri. Justin & Kristi got married on June 25th, 2011. They had a love like no other, and loved each other...
Doris Ann Tucker
Mar 11, 2025
Doris Tucker, daughter of the late Eugene “Bud” Dumey and the late Cora (Schaefer) Dumey was born on January 8, 1928 in Chaffee, Missouri and departed her life on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at Sherbrooke Village in South County, Missouri at the age of 97 years.
Ms. Tucker worked in the garment industry for several years in the St. Louis area...
Marian Clymer
Mar 11, 2025
Marian Jane Clymer, age 87, went home to her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, March 11, 2025 at the Lutheran Home Hospice. She was born to Lester Bryan and Thecla Clara Westrich Knight on December 28, 1937 in New Hamburg, Missouri on the family farm. She married her childhood sweetheart Curtis Junior Clymer on March 18, 1955, and they were married...
Evelyn McClintock
Mar 7, 2025
Evelyn Maxine McClintock, daughter of the late Clarence Oscar O’Neal and Myrtle Marie (Kinder) O’Neal was born on April 26, 1926 in Fornfelt, Missouri and departed her life on Friday, March 7, 2025 at her residence in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 98 years.
She was a teacher for a total of 39 years, serving 17 years at Braggadocio...
John Adams
Mar 7, 2025
John David Adams, son of the late Vernon Earl Adams and Florence Naomi (Surina) Adams was born October 28, 1962 in Bonne Terre, Missouri. He departed his life on Friday, March 7 at his residence in Scott City, Missouri at the age of 62 years, surrounded by family and friends.
Mr. Adams was a former river deck hand. He loved to...
Brenda Joyce Lair
Mar 7, 2025
Brenda Lair, daughter of the late Robert Lair and Viola (Poole) Lair was born on September 23, 1949 in Scott City, Missouri and departed her life on Friday, March 7, 2025 at the Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 75 years.
Mrs. Lair was a former Quality Engineer for several companies and was currently working at...
Melba Louise Ferrell
Mar 4, 2025
Melba Louise Ferrell
Melba Louise Ferrell, beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 94. She was born on August 31, 1930, in Diehlstadt, Missouri, to the late Howard and Floy (Dozier) Kirkpatrick.
A longtime resident of Benton, Missouri, Melba was a woman of deep faith...
Daniel Franklin Ross
Mar 4, 2025
Daniel Franklin Ross, son of the late David Tellman Ross and Zizie (Sanders) Ross was born on March 3, 1945 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his residence in Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 80 years.
Mr. Ross was a former employee of Scott County Highway Department. He was an avid outdoors...
James Szepanski
Mar 4, 2025
James Szepanski, son of the late John Robert Szepanski and Elizabeth (Ebert) Szepanski was born on April 7, 1963 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed his life on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at his residence in Jackson, Missouri at the age of 61 years.
Jim went to college in Cape Girardeau. He was in TV production then moved to radio sales....
Michael Casey
Mar 1, 2025
Michael Casey, passed away on Saturday March 1st 2025 at his residence in Cape Girardeau Missouri unexpectedly at the age of 32.
He was the most kind hearted, caring, and loving soul. He lit up any room he walked into. His smile was contagious. Michael was an amazing Daddy and friend. He made friends anywhere he went. His pride and joy...
Ronald Dean Wooldridge
Mar 1, 2025
Ronald Dean Wooldridge
Ron Wooldridge, son of the late Gladys Wooldridge and Veona Moore Wooldridge was born on November 26, 1946 in Chaffee, Missouri and departed his life on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his residence in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 78.
He served as a Staff Sergeant (SSG) E-6 in the U.S. Army and was a Veteran of...
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