OBITUARIES

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

William Coomer

William Coomer

Apr 15, 2025

William Coomer, son of the late Rufus Coomer and Alma (Wondel) Coomer was born on July 27, 1936 in Arbor, Missouri and departed his life on Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 88 years.

He was a former truck driver for ABF Trucking for 50 years, member of the Lake Girardeau...

Bennie McClain

Bennie McClain

Apr 15, 2025

Bennie Dale McClain, 75 of Scott City, Missouri formerly or Oran, Missouri died Tuesday, April 15, 2025 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born January 10, 1950 in Chaffee, Missouri to Millard Allan and Myrtle May Hubbard McClain. He married Brenda Kain on December 7, 1985 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, she survives of the home.

He had...

Patricia Salger

Patricia Salger

Apr 14, 2025

Patricia A. Salger, 63 of Jackson, Missouri died Monday, April 14, 2025 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born September 7, 1961 in Jefferson County, Missouri to Edward Elmer Faenger and Imogene Marie Klump Jennings. She married Donald “Donnie” Salger and he preceded her in death.

She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church and the Lutheran...

Stephen Michael Broughton

Stephen Michael Broughton

Apr 14, 2025

Stephen Michael Broughton, son to the late Robert Eugene and Barbara (Peterson) Broughton was born on March 14, 1955 in Arkansas and departed this life on April 14, 2025 at his home in Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 70years.

He was a carpenter/cabinet maker with S&W Wood Products.

Stephen married Margaret “Margie” Edwards on February 8, 2010 in Benton, Missouri. She...

John V Flynn

John V Flynn

Apr 10, 2025

John Vernon Flynn, lovingly known as Johnny, 79, of Jackson, MO and formerly of Scott City, MO passed away on April 10, 2025 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born on October 17, 1945 in Cape Girardeau to William V. and Wanda (Hartsoe) Flynn.

Johnny graduated from lllmo Scott City High School in 1963. He attended...

Shawn Christopher Kinder

Shawn Christopher Kinder

Apr 9, 2025

Shawn Christopher Kinder

Shawn C. Kinder, son of the Claude J. Kinder, Jr. and Glenda Faye (Eaker) Kinder was born on February 1, 1972 in Chaffee, Missouri and departed his life on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 at his home in Glenallen, Missouri at the age of 53 years.

On February 15, 1997 he was united in marriage to Natalie Leible in Perryville,...

Peggy S. Daniels

Peggy S. Daniels

Apr 8, 2025

Peggy Sue Daniels, 76, of St. Peters, MO and formerly of Scott City, MO passed away peacefully on April 8th, 2025 at Lake St. Louis Hospital. She was born on August 18, 1948 in Berkeley, MO to Dorothy Newlin Fowler and Albert "Jay" Fowler. She graduated from Berkeley High School in 1967. She worked as a nurse's assistant in both...

Harold J. Uelsmann

Harold J. Uelsmann

Apr 8, 2025

Harold Uelsmann, son of the late Harry Uelsmann and Erma (Held) Uelsmann was born on February 6, 1935 in Scott City, Missouri and departed his life on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at his home in Scott City at the age of 90 years.

He was a Veteran of the United States Army serving as an expert sharp shooter and Veterans Honor...

Arvella Robert

Arvella Robert

Apr 8, 2025

Arvella M. Robert, 100 of Scott City, Missouri died Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was born March 24, 1925 in Commerce, Missouri to Benjamin and Olivia Regina Scherer LeDure.

She married Pius F. Robert on May 1, 1945 in Kelso, Missouri. He preceded her in death on February 1, 2015.

She was owner/operator with...

Allan Otto Enderle

Allan Otto Enderle

Apr 6, 2025

Allan Enderle, son of the late Chester Enderle and Olga (Schroder) Enderle was born on December 7, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 73 years.

No services at this time. Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapels assisting with arrangements.

John Merit Allen

John Merit Allen

Apr 6, 2025

John Merit Allen, son of the late Jack Allen and Margaret (Asbell) Allen was born on February 24, 1941, in Fulton, Kentucky and departed his life on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 84 years.

He was a former Math Teacher at New Madrid County R-1 School District and after retirement...

Tracy Irene DeBrock

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...