OBITUARIES

Jun 19, 2023

Nancy Pauline Michelsen, daughter of the late Evertt Paul and Agnes (Rowlett) Montgomery was born on October 8, 1940 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed her life on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the age of 82 years.

She was a former co-owner of Michelsen Grocery in Morley, Missouri, Bank teller, but what she enjoyed most of all...

Jun 15, 2023

Stephen Bruce Buck, 70 of Scott City, Missouri died Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri.  He was born August 9, 1952 in Cape Girardeau to Dorman L. and Georgia Smith Buck. He married Linda Zuck in 1984 and she preceded in him in death.

He worked as a railroad clerk for...

Jun 15, 2023

Wilburn “Leo” Smith, son of the late Wilburn Edward Smith and Rose Marie “Keller” Smith was born May 9, 1946 in Missouri and departed his life on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at his residence at the age of 77 years.

On May 26, 2013 he Married Ruby Edwards in Alabama. She survives.

Also surviving are...

Jun 15, 2023

Joyce "Dink" Fay Howell, daughter of the late Martin Joseph Menz and Mildred Marie (McCormick) Menz was born on August 4, 1942 in Delta, Missouri and departed her life on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at her residence at the age of 80 years.

On December 18, 1965 she Married Charles Elvin Howell. He preceded her in death...

Jun 14, 2023

Lucy Anne Brindley, daughter of the late Harold Todt and late Rita (Margrabe) Todt was born on August 1, 1957 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at her residence in Oran, Missouri at the age of 65. Two brothers, John Todt and Harold Todt, and one sister, Jane Todt, also preceded her...

Jun 13, 2023

Patricia Spangler, daughter of the late John Gooch and Estella (Tubbs) Gooch was born on January 19, 1961 in Ellsinore, Missouri and departed her life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in the Stone Bridge Nursing Home in Marble Hill, Missouri at the age of 62 years.

She was a homemaker and a resident of Chaffee, Missouri.

Jun 13, 2023

Richard Lowes, son of Helen J. (Alexander) Lowes and the late Leonard W. Lowes was born on May 19, 1950 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at a family’s residence in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 73 years. He was the owner and operator of Richard Lowes Construction for several years...

Jun 11, 2023

Earl Murray, son of the late Earl Monroe Murray and Minnie Mae (Grant) Murray born on April 6, 1945 in Doniphan, Missouri and departed his life on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at his residence in Bell City, Missouri at the age of 78 years. He was a chicken farmer for Tyson Foods, of the Baptist Faith, and a Veteran of...

Jun 8, 2023

Arleen Tipsword, 94, went to her Heavenly Home Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 11, 1928, to Dan and Maude Huffman on a farm near Randles.

She graduated from Randles High School in 1946 as salutatorian of her class. She married her sweetheart, Henry Cossiboom, in 1946, who came...

Jun 6, 2023

Joseph Franklin Welker, 57 of Scott City died Tuesday, June 06, 2023 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.  He was born to Karen Laverne Welker on December 11, 1965.  He married Rebecca Brannon on November 1, 2020.

He worked for UPS.  Joe was a lifelong floater, Jeep enthusiast and outdoorsman.

He is...

Jun 3, 2023

Amonell Welter, daughter of the late August Martin and Pauline Elizabeth (Schwach) Martin was born on May 2, 1925 in Blomeyer, Missouri and departed this life, surrounded by her daughters on Saturday, June 3, 2023 at her residence in Jackson, Missouri at the age of 98 years.

She was a homemaker, a previous (over 50 year) member...

Jun 2, 2023

Gina Marie Gilliam, daughter of the late Rita Lee Gilliam was born on June 11, 1966 in Blair, Nebraska and departed her life on Friday, June 2, 2023 at her residence in Morley, Missouri at the age of 56.

Survivors include her husband, Rick Cowell of Morley; three brothers, Nick (Cynthia) Gilliam of Oran, Mark (Vicki) Gordon...

May 31, 2023

James Andorff, 74 of Sikeston, Missouri died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at Hunter Acres in Sikeston, Missouri.

Graveside service will be at 10:00 am on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at Lightner Cemetery in Scott City.

May 29, 2023

Evelyn Ruth Ricketts, daughter of the late Edward Lee Cruce and Marion Heflin Cruce was born on July 27, 1948 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life on Monday, May 29, 2023 at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 74 years.

She was of the Pentecostal faith, Certified Nursing Assistant...

May 29, 2023

Mary Lillian Kluesner, 72 of New Hamburg, Missouri died Monday, May 29, 2023 at Hunter Acres Care Center in Sikeston, Missouri.  She was born September 3, 1950 in Cape Girardeau to Norbert Peter and Arabella Stella Menz Kluesner.

She is survived by two brothers, William (Teri) Kluesner and Norman (Dianna) Kluesner of New Hamburg and numerous nieces...

May 28, 2023

Betty Walton, daughter of the late Wilson Windeknecht and Lorene Sides Windeknecht was born on April 17, 1935 in Cape County and departed her life on Sunday, May 28, 2023 at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 88 years.

She was affiliated with the First United Methodist Church in Chaffee, former employee...

May 24, 2023

Andrew Michael “Smacky” Essner, 65, passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at his home in New Hamburg following a courageous battle with cancer.

Born Sept. 17, 1957, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, son of Corona “Coonie” Bucher Essner of New Hamburg and the late Leon Essner, he was a 1976 graduate of Thomas W. Kelly High School in...

May 24, 2023

Louis Gene Keller, son of the late Kenneth Keller and Linda (Thurman) Keller was born on December 23, 1959 in Monmouth, Illinois and departed his life on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 in Bowling Green, Missouri at the age of 63 years.

He worked for several years in the Laborers Union as a Construction Industry Contractor.  Louis was...

May 23, 2023

Marietta Jane Graviett passed away on May 23, 2023 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born on August 27, 1929, in Oran, Missouri to Paul and Irmina Gosche Pobst. She married Billy Lee Graviett on May 11, 1948 at Guardian Angel Church in Oran. Bill passed away on Oct. 25, 1997. She was also know...

May 21, 2023

Wilma Crader, daughter of the late Henry John and Marzella Sheppard Dudley was born on July 25, 1920 in Madison County, Missouri and departed her life on Sunday, May 21, 2023 at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 102 years.

On November 10, 1938 she was united in marriage to Willard L....