OBITUARIES

Jul 24, 2023

Curtis “Beatle” Keesee, son of the late Lawrence Keesee and Vivian (McDaniel) Keesee was born on June 8, 1948 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Monday July 24, 2023 surrounded by family at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 75 years.

He was of the Baptist faith...

Jul 24, 2023

Roy William “Muleskinner” Moore, Sr., 86 of Benton, Missouri died Monday, July 24, 2023 at his home.  He was born December 12, 1936 in Charleston, Missouri to Connie Lawrence and Ethel T. Burkett Moore.  He married Frances “Becky” Hensley on May 20, 1956 in Benton, Missouri.  She preceded him in death on June 6, 2022 after 66 years of...

Jul 22, 2023

Karl Richard Ketchum, son of the late Thaddeus and Sally Ketchum was born on November 19, 1960 in Detroit, Michigan and departed his life on Saturday, July 22, 2023 at the St. Francis Medical Center Emergency Room in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 62 years.

Karl was the owner and operator of Tatmandu Tattoo Shop...

Jul 21, 2023

Louise Seiler, daughter of the late Otto and Elizabeth (LeDure) Vetter was born June 11, 1928 in Commerce, Missouri and departed her life on Friday, July 21, 2023 surrounded by family at the Capetown Senior Living Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 95 years.

On June 13, 1949 she married Herbert Seiler in Benton,...

Jul 20, 2023

Wanda Anita Daugherty, daughter of the late Noal and Izada (Holman) Cowell was born November 25, 1931 in Lamar, Arkansas and departed her life on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 91 years.

On August 11, 1951 she married W.M. “Billy Mac” Daugherty Sr. He preceded...

Jul 16, 2023

Amick – Burnett Funeral Chapel

Scott City, Missouri

Chaffee, Oran, Benton

Margaret  Cahill

Margaret Cahill, daughter of the late James Cupples and Jeanie (Brown) Cupples was born on March 8, 1938 in Paisley, Scottland and departed her life on Sunday, July 16, 2023 at the Aspire Senior Living Center in Advance,...

Jul 14, 2023

Kenneth Paul Hamilton Sr., son of the late Herschel Carl and Alfreda Mae (Dickerson) Hamilton was born January 2, 1943 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Friday July 14, 2023 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, at the age of 80.

He is survived by one son: Kenneth (Jeanette Hamilton Jr.; one sister: Linda...

Jul 14, 2023

Amick – Burnett Funeral Chapel

Scott City, Missouri

Chaffee, Oran, Benton

Missouri

Shirley Rose Eifert

Shirley Rose Eifert, daughter of the late  Oscar and Nola Burton Vaughn was born on June 13, 1937 in Fornfelt, Missouri and departed her life on Friday, July 14, 2023 at the Nasareth Nursing...

Jul 8, 2023

Laura Helen Smith, daughter of the late Floyd and Ella (Ruessler) Brotherton was born on April 27, 1941 in Old Appleton, Missouri and departed her life on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Chateau Girardeau Nursing Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 82.

Mrs. Smith loved quilting, puzzle books, dancing, watching westerns, planting flowers...

Jul 8, 2023

Richard Steven Freeman II

Richard Steven Freeman II, son of the late Steven Freeman and Deborah (Jeff Darnell) Freeman was born April 12, 1981in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on July 8, 2023 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri at the age of 42.

On January 30, 2021 he married Lillian...

Jul 8, 2023

Darlene Marie Tallman, daughter of the late William Robert Martin and Beulah Faye Held was born on January 14, 1955 in South Haven, Michigan and departed her life on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 68 years.

She was a homemaker, member of the Father’s Arms...

Jul 4, 2023

Richard Guinter, 60 of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at his home.   He was born January 14, 1963 in Sparta, New Jersey to Raymond and Louise Wilson Guinter.  He married Paula Kay Ostendorf on December 20 1994 in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Richard had previously worked at Dana.  He loved music and cats, was a loyal...

Jun 26, 2023

Billy Gene Baugher II, 62 of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Monday, June26, 2023 at his home.  He was born May 28, 1961 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Billy Gene and Mary Francis Devore Baugher.

He is survived by his companion of 37 years, Crystal Tankersley of Cape; his father, Billy Baugher of East Cape, Illiinois; a son,...

Jun 25, 2023

Dorothy Marie Brown

Dorothy Marie Brown, daughter of the late Herbert Peter and Clara (Glueck) Enderle was born on June 1, 1949 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at her home in Jackson, Missouri at the age of 74 years.

On November 16, 1991 she was united in...

Jun 23, 2023

Shelby “Skip” Lance Steger, son of the late Leo “Bud” and Vera (Owens) Steger was born January 27, 1953 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence in Kelso, Missouri at the age of 70 years. He was veteran of the United States Air Force and had served during the Vietnam War....

Jun 23, 2023

Lorie Ann Tanner, daughter of the late Larry and Lara (Skelton) Clover, was born January 30, 1963 in Anna, Illinois and departed her life on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 60 years.

She is survived by two daughters: Brandy (Derek Riegert) Patterson of Scott City, Missouri,...

Jun 22, 2023

Melvin Charles Johnson, son of the David Howard Johnson and Patsy Ann (Surface) Johnson was born July 19, 1976 in Chaffee, Missouri and departed his life on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 46 years.

Apart from his mother, he was survived by three brothers: David (LaDonna) Johnson...

Jun 22, 2023

Patty Ann Glastetter, daughter of the late Everett and Claudine (Cambron) Christoff was born May 4, 1953 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Southeast Hospital at the age of 70.

On October 5, 1974 she married Larry Glastetter in Cape Girardeau, Missouri who survives the home.

Patty...

Jun 20, 2023

Harland J. Davis, son of the late Edgar Davis and Jane (Hester) Davis was born on August 29, 1937 in Granite City, Illinois and departed his life on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 85 years. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force (Airman 2nd Class), and...

Jun 20, 2023

William Aaron Keesee, son to the late William M and Mary Edith Lindeman Keesee was born on Jan. 24, 1938 in Grays Point, Missouri and departed this life on June 20, 2023 at his home in Scott City, Missouri at the age of 85years.

He married Shirly Mae Goetz on Feb. 16, 1966 and she preceded him...