OBITUARIES
Obituaries in Scott City, Chaffee, Benton, Oran, and Surrounding Areas in Missouri
Laverne Catherine Wilhelm
Jun 13, 2026
LaVerne Catherine Dirnberger Wilhelm
With hearts full of gratitude for a life beautifully lived, our beloved matriarch, LaVerne Catherine Dirnberger Wilhelm, 99, peacefully entered into her eternal home with the Lord on Saturday, June 13, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family. Her unwavering faith gives us comfort in knowing that she is now at peace in the presence of...
Clarence Wylie Curtis
Jun 13, 2026
Clarence “Slim” Curtis, son of the late Leo Wylie Curtis and Newell Mary Michelson Curtis was born on January 13, 1935 in Hagarville, Arkansas and departed his life on Friday, June 12, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 91 years.
He retired from RB Potashnick and a member of the Oran Baptist Church....
Marilyn Ann Hampton
Jun 11, 2026
Marilyn Ann Hampton
Marilyn Ann Hampton, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, was born October 15, 1939, in Coon Rapids, Iowa, and stepped peacefully into the arms of her Savior on June 11, 2026, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was 86 years young.
Marilyn lived her life with a warmth that could fill a room and a...
Gerald Sebastian
Jun 9, 2026
Gerald Sebastian, son of the late Herman Sebastian and Louise (Young) Sebastian was born on December 11, 1950 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Tuesday, June 9, 2026 at Jackson Manor Healthcare in Jackosn, Missouri at the age of 75 years.
Mr. Sebastian was a Veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Allenville Community...
Diane Sue Menz
Jun 5, 2026
Diane Menz, daughter of Doris (Dannenmueller) Glastetter and the late Ralph Glastetter, was born on June 8, 1959 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life on Friday, June 5, 2026 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 66 years.
Mrs. Menz was a homemaker, a member of the Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran, and...
James "Larry" Isaacs
Jun 4, 2026
James “Larry” Isaacs, son of the late Fearl and Elma “Juanita” Emerson Isaacs was born on September 27, 1944 in Scott County, Missouri and departed his life on Thursday, June 4, 2026 at his residence in Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 81 years.
He was a former High School English Teacher in Southeast Missouri Schools. After his retirement he spent...
Tommy McCulley, Jr.
Jun 3, 2026
Tommy McCulley, Jr., son of the late Tommy McCulley, Sr. and Lucille (Eads) McCulley, was born on February 2, 1966, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and departed this life on Wednesday, June 3, 2026, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 60.
Tommy dedicated many years of service as a Shift Supervisor at Buzzi Unicem in Cape Girardeau....
Billy McMillan
Jun 1, 2026
Billy Ray McMillan, son of the late Oliver Scott “Bud” McMillan and Helen “Ruth” Adkins was born on October 13, 1938 in Johnson County, Arkansas and departed his life on Monday, June 1, 2026 at Chaffee Nursing Center Rehabilitation in Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 87 years.
He was a former employee at West Lake Quarry. Later in his career...
Richard Schiwitz
May 30, 2026
Richard Schiwitz, son of the late Henry Martin Schiwitz and Ella Dean (Freeman) Schiwitz was born on June 21, 1953 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed his life on May 30, 2026 at his sister's residence in Benton, Missouri at the age of 72 years.
He was a former Chief Engineer with Marquett Transportation for over 40 years, member of the Morley...
Eugene Hindman
May 26, 2026
Eugene J Hindman, son of the late Eugene Hindman and Geneva (Eldridge) Hindman was born on September 6, 1939 in Chaffee, Missouri. Eugene departed this life on Tuesday, May 26, 2026 peacefully at his home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 86 years.
Mr. Hindman graduated from Chaffee High School in May of 1958. After having worked for his...
Marilyn Ritter
May 25, 2026
Marilyn Yvonne Ritter
Marilyn Yvonne Ritter, daughter of the late Mary Evelyn Gossett and James Ellis Reeves, was born on March 27, 1953 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed her life on Monday, May 25, 2026, at the Sikeston Convalescent Center at the age of 73 years.
She worked at the Brown Shoe Company in Charleston, Missouri for many years before becoming a...
Margaret Stroup
May 23, 2026
Margaret Marie Stroup
Margaret Marie Stroup, daughter of the late Gilbert Earl Cobb and Emma Lou (Perdue) Cobb was born on May 23, 1947 in Gideon, Missouri and departed her life on May 23, 2026 at her residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 79 years.
Mrs. Stroup was the owner/operator of Kiddie Korner Daycare in Bloomfield, Missouri for more than...
Logan Todt
May 20, 2026
Logan Todt, son of Vance Todt and Tammy ( Glastetter ) Todt was born on January 15, 1991 at Cape Girardeau, Missouri
He ended his life on earth, only to begin his journey with the Lord, on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, in Scott City, Missouri at the age of 35 years.
Along with his parents, Vance and Tammy Todt of Oran, he...
Billy Joe McClain
May 20, 2026
Billy “Chappy” McClain
Billy Joe McClain, son of the late James Stewart McClain and Minnie (McGowin) McClain was born on December 13, 1941 in Marked Tree, Arkansas and departed his life on Wednesday, May 20, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 84 years.
He was formally an Iron Worker for Local #396 in St. Louis,...
Pamalia Lee Rorai
May 19, 2026
Pamalia Rorai, daughter of the late William Hannah and Pearlene (Davis) Linhart was born on July 29, 1956 in East Prairie, Missouri and departed her life on Tuesday, May 19, 2026 at her residence in Cape Girardeau at the age of 69 years.
She formally worked in Residential Health Care until her retirement. Mrs. Rorai was a lifelong member of the...
Stephen Ray Kerby
May 16, 2026
Stephen Ray Kerby, son of the late Otto “Joe” Kerby and Jewel (Hodgkiss) Kerby was born on July 29, 1953 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Saturday, May 16, 2026 at his residence in Benton, Missouri at the age of 72 years.
He was a former employee on the River Boat and Napa Auto Parts in Cape for...
Earl Eugene Bennett
May 13, 2026
Earl Bennett, son of the late Elvin Eugene Bennett and Shirley Bennett was born on April 6, 1964, in Hot Springs, South Dakota and departed his life on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 62 years.
On November 21, 2008 he was united in marriage to Kim Beussink in Jackson, Missouri. Mrs. Bennett survives of...
Melissa Kay Ulmer
May 11, 2026
Melissa Kay (Medley) Ulmer
Melissa Kay Ulmer, daughter of the late Gary Medley and Bobbie (McBride) Medley was born on March 30, 1978 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life on Monday, May 11, 2026 at Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 48 years.
On July 13, 1996 she was united in marriage to Randy Ulmer in...
Bobby Staggs
May 10, 2026
Bobby Joel Staggs III
Bobby Staggs III, son of Terri (Emmanuel) May of Jackson, Missouri and Bobby J. Staggs Jr., of Paragould, Arkansas was born on September 17, 1996, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Sunday, May 10, 2026 at his residence in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 29 years.
On July 22, 2017 he was united...
Ruth Ann Slinkard
May 7, 2026
Ruth Ann Slinkard
Ruth Ann Slinkard, daughter of the late Bill Slinkard and Peggy (Harmon) Slinkard was born on January 24, 1953 in Chaffee, Missouri and departed her life on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 73 years.
Ms. Slinkard was a former employee of Proctor and Gamble for several years...
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