OBITUARIES

Jan 2, 2025

Norma Wondel, daughter of the late Cecil Lape and Wilma (Nance) Lape was born on March 17, 1947 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at her residence in Chaffee at the age of 77 years.

She was a former Registered Nurse at Saint Mary’s Health Center for several years.

Jan 2, 2025

Chris Shannon Hampton, son of Kathleen (Bolton) Hampton and the late Norman Henry Hampton was born on March 23, 1957 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He gained his wings on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his residence in Chaffee at the age of 67 years. We know he was reunited with his beloved pup, Cedar.

He was a...

Jan 1, 2025

Paul Essner, son of the late Leo Essner and Rosa (Urhahn) Essner was born on June 4, 1936 in Benton, Missouri and departed his life on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 88 years.

He was a life long farmer and was employed and retired...

Dec 31, 2024

Norma Darlene Spies, 78 of Scott City, Missouri died Tuesday, December 31, 2024 at the Jackson Manor in Jackson, Missouri.  She was born February 3, 1946 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Norman and Farrell Cronenbold Lufcy.  She married Rulen G. Spies on May 20,1967 in Benton, Missouri and he preceded her in death on November 17, 2021.

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Dec 30, 2024

Marilyn Deola Sadler

Marilyn Sadler, daughter of the late Jess Brumit and Florence (Douglas) Brumit was born on August 29, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed her life on Monday, December 30, 2024 at her residence in Oran, Missouri at the age of 74 years.

She was a former Licensed Practical Nurse at Cape...

Dec 30, 2024

Gloria “Gayle”  Wright, 83 of Scott City, Missouri died Monday, December 30, 2024 at her home.  She was born May 21,1941 in Dudley, Missouri to Charles and Jesse Crank Ashbaugh.  She married was to Donald Wright on June 29, 1963.

She is survived by her husband, Donald; two daughters, Leslie (Greg) Compass of Scott City and Kim...

Dec 29, 2024

Wanda Lee Gordon, 72 of McClure, Illinois died Sunday, December 29,.2024 at the St.  Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Visitation will be from 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm on Monday, March 24, 2025 at Father's Arms Fellowship Church.

Memorial service will be at 6:00 pm on Monday, March 24, 2025 at the church...

Dec 28, 2024

Brandon Gene Bond, son of the late Gary Gene Bond and Beverley Kay Hargraves Bond was born on April 26, 1974 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Saturday, December 28, 2024 at his home in Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 50 years.

He was a former welder for Greenbrier Company in Jackson, Missouri...

Dec 27, 2024

Loyd Lee Tipsword, 84 of Scott City, Missouri died Friday, December 27, 2024 at Chateau Girardeau, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born November 9, 1940 in Litchfield, Illinois to Lloyd and Lilly Pearl Hale Tipsword.

He was a journeyman for Sprinkler Company. He attended Wesleyan Cornerstone Church where he met and married Arleen Huffman in 1985 and she preceded him...

Dec 26, 2024

Helen Knight Ham passed away on December 26,2024 at age of 94 at Barathaven Assisted Living Center in Dardenne Prairie, Missouri.  Daughter of the late George and Edith (Baker) Knight, she was born Helen Annette Knight on May 7, 1930 in Bernie, Missouri. Her family moved between many southeast Missouri towns before settling in Illmo, Missouri. Helen graduated from...

Dec 26, 2024

Dortha White, daughter of the late Charles August Baker and Joy (Shell) Baker was born on November 2, 1935 in Zalma, Missouri and passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee at the age of 89 years.

She was a former clerk at Florsheim Shoe Company and co-owner of Tim’s Food...

Dec 26, 2024

Garrett Leo Bradshaw passed away peacefully in his parents’ arms on the night of December 26, 2024. Garrett was born at 10:35 p.m. and met the eyes of Jesus shortly after. His short time on earth was full of a lifetime of love.

Garrett was the son of Austin and Lyndsie (Robert) Bradshaw of Kelso, MO. He...

Dec 25, 2024

Ruth “Ruthie” Eftink Spies, daughter of Verneda Hopper and the late Clyde Eftink was born on July 16, 1962 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life on December 25, 2024 at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee at the age 62 years.

She was a former waitress at Cracker Barrel in Cape Girardeau over 20 years,...

Dec 25, 2024

Patsy Ann Toombs, daughter of the late Melvin Surface and Viola (Lusk) Surface was born on December 23, 1945 in Delta, Missouri and departed her life on Wednesday, December 25, 2024 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 79 years.

Mrs. Toombs was a former employee of Florsheim Shoe Factory...

Dec 24, 2024

Orville “Jack” Rehak, 92 of Oak Ridge, Missouri died Tuesday December 24, 2024 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born March 5, 1932 in Stanley, North Dakota to Edward Andrew and Alice Franek Rehak. He married Jean Ann Metheny on August 4, 1960 in Fort Belvoir, Virginia. He worked for Procter & Gamble for twenty-six years. He was veteran of...

Dec 20, 2024

Marilyn Brown November 23, 1938 - December 20, 2024

Marilyn L. Brown

Marilyn Brown, daughter of the late Orville “Sprad” Gearing and Irene Mary “Wright” Gearing was born on November 23, 1938, in Illmo, Missouri and departed her life on Friday, December 20, 2024, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 86....

Dec 19, 2024

Ann Culbertson, 89 of Jackson, Missouri died Thursday, December 19, 2024 at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri.  She was born February 28, 1935 in Fornfelt, Missouri to the late Orville F. and Essie Marie Curry Burns. She married Eugene Culbertson on October 12, 1951. He preceded her in death on April 2, 2008.

Ann was...

Dec 19, 2024

Terry Robinson

Terry Robinson, son to James Robinson and the late Hazel (Hamby) Robinson was born on September 23, 1955 in Dexter, Missouri and departed his life on Thursday, December 19, 2024 at his home in Wappapello, Missouri at the age of 69 years surrounded by his wife and children.

He was united in marriage...

Dec 16, 2024

Chryl Carter, daughter of the late Bevrly “Sonny” Linhart and Mary Elizabeth (Fowler) Linhart was born on September 28, 1956 in East Prairie, Missouri and departed her life at her residence in Scott City on Monday, December 16, 2024 at the age of 68 years.

Mrs. Carter was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Life Care Nursing Center...

Dec 15, 2024

Lowell Gaylord Spane passed away on December 15, 2024 at the age of 81 surrounded by his family. Gay was born on October 23 1943 to Juanita Crowe-Spane and Lowell Dwart Spane in Perkins, Mo.

The eldest of 3 children and is survived by sister Janet (Terry) Wessel and brother Randy (Connie) Spane of Chaffee, Mo. At...