OBITUARIES

May 15, 2024

Mildred Alene Tramel Moudy, daughter of the late Cecil Tramel and Ruby (Dollman) Tramel was born on September 11, 1931, in Belleville, Arkansas. She went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, from the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri, at the age of 92 years.

High school sweethearts, she, and Bobby Tom (B.T.) Moudy...

May 14, 2024

Paul Joseph Backfisch, son of the late Charles William Backfisch and Delphine Bertha (Glastetter) Backfisch was born on August 1, 1944 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Tuesday, May 14, 2024 at the Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 79 years.

He was a former employee of Kelso Milling...

May 14, 2024

Rodney Cole Patterson, son to the late Ronald and Tina Lou Jones Patterson was born on January 22, 1958 in Oxnard, California and departed this life on October 2, 2024 at Heartland Care and Rehab Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 66 years.

He is survived by two sisters, Robin Patterson of Chaffee and...

May 11, 2024

Leona Christine Stoffregen, daughter of the late Charles Fisher and Birdie Cobb was born on June 17, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed her life on Saturday, May 11, 2024 at her residence in Advance, Missouri at the age of 68 years.

She was the former owner and operator of Leona’s Diner in Delta and Advance...

May 11, 2024

Kevin Eugene Eftink, 57, of Park Hills, Missouri formerly of Chaffee, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2024 with family at his side.  He was born August 3, 1966 to Eugene and Jerralee (Gosche) Eftink.

In 1980 he graduated 8th grade from St. Ambrose Catholic School and was a 1984 graduate of Delta High School.

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May 10, 2024

Susan Kay Gockel, daughter to the late Richard Gordon and Mary Sue (Welker) Hink was born on September 18, 1960 in Cape Girardeau and departed her life on May 10, 2024 at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 63 years.

She married Joseph Edmond Gockel, Jr. on January 21, 1988. He preceded...

May 8, 2024

Mildred Marie Smith, daughter of the late Dayton and Syble (Browning) Moore was born on November 26, 1936 in Randles, Missouri and departed her life on Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at her son’s residence in Benton, Missouri at the age of 87 years.

She was a former employee at Senior Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and the...

May 7, 2024

Beverly James, daughter of the late Sherman Arvie and Opal Jane Blue Vessells was born on September 20, 1957 in Chaffee, Missouri and departed her life on May 7, 2024 peacefully at her home in Chaffee, Missouri at the age of 66 years.

She was an administrative assistant at Cape Girardeau Physicians Associates for many years where...

May 5, 2024

Rick Stoffel, son of Nancy June Huff Stoffel of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and the late William Donald Stoffel was born on April 26, 1957 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at his residence in Cape Girardeau at the age of 67 years.

Mr. Stoffel was a former employee of Auto...

May 5, 2024

Mary Ann Halter, 77, of Sikeston, MO passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, Sunday, May 5, 2024 at her home. She was born January 26, 1947 to Leonard and Jackie (Alexander) Lowes in Cape Girardeau, MO.

On January 8, 1966 she married Andy Halter, Jr. at Old St Vincent Church in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was...

May 1, 2024

John Lee Moll, 69 of Scott City, Missouri died Wednesday, May 1, 2024 at his home. He was born June 7, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Lee R. and Lillian Anna Seyer Moll.  He married Patricia Sue Noland on October 29, 1982.

He was a heavy equipment operator for IUOE Local 513.

He is...

Apr 30, 2024

James “Rick” Phillips, son of Katherine “Granny” Bacchus Phillips of Chaffee and the late Sherman Vick Phillips was born on January 20, 1950 in Elgin, Illinois and departed his life on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and the age of 74 years.

Rick was a former Welder with...

Apr 29, 2024

Anna Lou Welker, daughter of the late William James and Fatima Margarete (Oliver) Walker was born on December 29, 1942 in McGee, Missouri and departed her life on Monday, April 29, 2024 at her residence in Sturdivant, Missouri at the age of 81 years.

She was a 1960 graduate of Greenville Highschool, former manager at Wal-Mart in...

Apr 27, 2024

Pearl Beatrice Gowins, 85 of Wichita Falls, Texas formerly of Scott City died Saturday, April 27, 2024. in Wichita Falls, Texas.  She was born May 12, 1938 in Illmo, Missouri to Edward and Ellen Smith Martin.

She is survived by a daughter, Lee Ann (Douglas) McDaniel and a brother, Gene (Jackie) Martin of Scott City; grandchildren, Elizabeth...

Apr 25, 2024

Dustin Timothy Smith, son of David Smith and Vicki (Hente) Smith was born on May 18, 1987 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in Scott City, Missouri at the age of 36 years.

Dustin enjoyed working out, fishing, spending time with family and friends.

Survivors include his parents,...

Apr 24, 2024

Beverly Ann Rice, 74 of Benton, Missouri died Wednesday, April 24, 2024 at her home.  She was born November 26, 1949 in St. Louis, Missouri to Harrison and Jerry Nunn Williams.  She married Roger Rice and he preceded her in death on December 2012

She is survived by a brother, Rick (Fiance’ Teresa Miller) Williams of Benton,...

Apr 20, 2024

Larry Edward White, son to the late William “Ed” and Dessie Jones White was born on April 19, 1953 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on April 20, 2024 at his home in Chaffee, Missouri surrounded by his loving family at the age of 71 years.

He married Connie Sue Johnson on April 10, 1997 and...

Apr 20, 2024

Danny Joe Brock

Danny Joe Brock, son of the late Wade Spencer Brock and Jackie (Pattengill) Brock was born on June 24, 1950 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Saturday morning April 20, 2024 at his residence in Benton, Missouri at the age of 73 years.

Danny was a self-employed farmer and...

Apr 10, 2024

Scott Michael Pobst, son to the late A.J. and Orilla Amanda (Scheeter) Pobst was born on July 2, 1962 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life surrounded by his loving family on April 10, 2024 at his home in Oran, Missouri at the age of 61 years.

Scott was a service technician for Halter Gas Company...

Apr 8, 2024

Sylvia Faye Schott, daughter to the late Ollie and Iona (Sparks) Vivrett was born on July 13, 1947 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on April 8, 2024 at her home in Oran, Missouri at the age of 76 years.

She was a homemaker in her own home and Jehovah Witness.

Sylvia married...