OBITUARIES

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

Dana Mark Zimmerman

Dana Mark Zimmerman

Jun 7, 2025

Dana Mark Zimmerman

Mark Zimmerman, son of the late Frank Otis and Eloise (Deweese) Zimmerman was born on August 3,1954 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at DePaul Hospital in Bridgeton, Missouri at the age of 70 years.

He served in the United States Navy from 1978 – 1996 retiring as Chief Warrant Officer II...

Christopher David Anthony

Christopher David Anthony

Jun 7, 2025

Christopher David Anthony, son of Kathern Anthony of Oran, Missouri and the late David Earl Anthony, was born on January 2nd, 1966 in Union City, Pennsylvania and departed his life on Saturday June 7th, 2025 at his home in Oran at the age of 59 years.

After graduation from Oran High School in 1984, he joined the United States Navy. And...

Billy Felton Lockhart

Billy Felton Lockhart

Jun 4, 2025

Billy Lockhart, son to the late Howard Harrison and Linnie Naomi Chew Lockhart was born on May 3, 1940 in Clinton, Arkansas and departed his life on June 4, 2025 at Fontainbleau Lodge in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 85 years.

He united in marriage to Virginia Louise Griswell on April 20, 1963 in Sikeston, Missouri. Billy and Virginia...

Mary Lauren Cavaness

Mary Lauren Cavaness

Jun 4, 2025

Mary Cavaness, daughter of the late Donald Krauch and Evelyn (Payne) Krauch was born on August 17, 1955 in Bethesda, Maryland and departed her life on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 in the Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 69.

On November 18, 1972 she was united in marriage to Kenneth Paul Cavaness at Scott Airforce Base....

Sheila Modglin

Sheila Modglin

May 31, 2025

Shelia Modglin, daughter of the late Leon and Edith Chiles Schaefer was born on March 23, 1940 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life on Saturday, May 31, 2025 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 85 years.

On July 22, 1956 she was united in marriage to Bill Modglin in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mr....

Craig Haskell Ramsey

Craig Haskell Ramsey

May 27, 2025

Craig Ramsey age 63 of Chaffee, Missouri made his journey to heaven, May 27, 2025. Born January 23, 1962 in Dexter, Missouri at Poe Clinic to the late Juanita (May) Ramsey.

Craig grew up in Dexter until he and Colleen made their home in Chaffee. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and a great provider for his family. His passions...

Rodney Scheper

Rodney Scheper

May 27, 2025

Rodney David Scheper, son of the late Tick Scheper and Zelma (Blattel) Scheper was born on September 25, 1946 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Tuesday, May 27, 2025 at St. Francis Medical Center Emergency Room in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 78 years.

He was a retired Engineer for Union Pacific Railroad, affiliated with St....

Donald Baker

Donald Baker

May 26, 2025

Donald Baker, son of the late Edward Baker and Sarah (Lee) Baker was born on February 16, 1956 in Artesia, California and departed his life on Monday, May 26, 2025 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 69 years.

As a retired truck driver, Donald loved sharing stories of the road and the American landscape. He...

Edgar Sills

Edgar Sills

May 25, 2025

Edgar Floyd Sills, age 82, passed away on Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Memory Lance Care Center of Dexter in Dexter, MO.

On March 7, 1943, in Brosley, MO he was born to the late Leonard and Geraldine Stone Sills.

He married Vesta Louise Sills on August 3, 1968, who preceded him in death in 2020.

Floyd was of the protestant faith.

Before his...

Olga Lance

Olga Lance

May 25, 2025

Olga Virginia Lance, daughter of the late Theodore Gulley and Opal (Rubel) Gulley was born on April 2, 1926 in Illmo, Missouri and departed her life on Sunday, May 25, 2025 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, Missouri at the age of 99 years.

On December 3, 1943 she was united in marriage to Charles Lance. He preceded her in death...

Glida Isenhower

Glida Isenhower

May 22, 2025

Glida Belle Isenhower, age 77, passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at the Hunter Acres Caring Center in Sikeston, MO.

On June 12, 1947, in Sikeston, MO she was born to the late Albert and Viola Walker Pixley.

On January 11, 1996, she was united in marriage to Danny Isenhower who has preceded her in death.

Glida was of the Pentecostal faith.

In...

Michael Alan McMunn

Michael Alan McMunn

May 17, 2025

Michael “Mike” Alan McMunn

Mike McMunn, son of the late Leslie McMunn and Ruby (Martin) McMunn, was born on December 5, 1956, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed his life on Saturday, May 17, 2025, accidentally in Panama City, Florida, at the age of 68 years.

Mike graduated from Dexter High School in 1975 and went on to work with his parents in...

Rosie Lelia Fritz

Rosie Lelia Fritz

May 16, 2025

Rosie “Sissy” Fritz, daughter of the late Pearl and Alma Riley Probst was born on May 16, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life for a heavenly birthday party on Friday, May 16, 2025 at her residence in Morley, Missouri at the age of 82 years.

She was affiliated with New Life Christian Center in Morley, had a strong...

Elmer Paul Enderle

Elmer Paul Enderle

May 15, 2025

Elmer Enderle, son of the late Leo Enderle and Dora (Glastetter) Enderle was born on September 27, 1934 outside of Kelso, Missouri and departed his life on Thursday, May 15, 2025 in the Chaffee Nursing Center at the age of 90 years.

He was the owner and operator of Enderle Construction and Vina-Stone Manufacturing. Mr. Enderle was a member of St....

Carolyn Rose Clayton

Carolyn Rose Clayton

May 15, 2025

Carolyn Rose Cambron-Clayton of Scott City, Missouri completed her earthly journey passing in her sleep Thursday May 15 while surrounded by her caring family.

Carolyn is survived by the love of her life, James E. Clayton, whom she married on March 2, 1957. Being a mother was her passion as she and her husband have three children, Linda (husband Gary Springs),...

Jerry Thomas

Jerry Thomas

May 14, 2025

Jerry Michael Thomas, son of the late Virgil and Mary Thomas was born November 30th 1948 in Wyatt Missouri and departed his life on Tuesday May 14th 2025 at Willow Creek care facility in Delta Colorado at the age of 76 years.

He attended Charleston high School and was self-employed.

He was United in marriage to Beverly Parish and they lived in...

Hermine Simmons

Hermine Simmons

May 14, 2025



Hermine Simmons, daughter of the late Philip and Ludmilla Hodl was born on January 17, 1942 in Austria, then moved with her family to Germany at age three. She departed her life on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 83 years.

She was a former employee of Thorngate in Chaffee and...

David Keith Shoemaker

David Keith Shoemaker

May 11, 2025

David Keith Shoemaker, age 67, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025 at his home in Jackson, MO.

On September 12, 1957 in Advance, MO he was born to the late Jim Shoemaker and Verb Kennedy Shoemaker.

He married Vicky Shoemaker on July 9, 1980 in Perkins, MO.

David was of the Baptist faith.

David was employed by Manac Trailers, until his health forced...

Maxann Eftink

Maxann Eftink

May 5, 2025

Maxann Eftink, daughter of the late Wiliard E. Floyd and Martha J. (Pride) Floyd was born on August 4, 1958 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed her life on Monday, May 5, 2025 at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 66 years.

Mrs. Eftink was a former employee of Cape Girardeau Wal-Mart and resident of Sikeston,...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Tula Fowler

Jacqueline "Jackie" Tula Fowler

May 5, 2025

Jacqueline “Jackie” Tula Fowler, passed away peacefully on May 5, 2025, at the age of 95 at Chaffee Nursing Center.

Jackie was born in Akron, Ohio August 6, 1929 to Virgil C. Shell and Hazel H. Cooper Shell. She met her husband, Herman Fowler, at Chaffee High School after he returned from WWII and they married on December 1, 1948. Jackie...