OBITUARIES

Jan 7, 2025

Opal May Kiefer, 100, went to be with Jesus on January 7,2025.  She was born October 12,1924 to Charley and Gertrude Leggett.  She grew up in a loving family with her brother, Raymond, and sisters, Audrey Faye and Jane Day.

She happily married Leon ‘Frog’ Kiefer on November 19, 1955 after a very short six weeks of...

Jan 6, 2025

Elizabeth Henrietta Dirnberger (Kluesner), 97 of New Hamburg, Missouri passed peacefully on Monday, January 6, 2025 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  She was born May 8, 1927 in St. Joseph, Tennessee, daughter of John Henry and Elizabeth Reischman Kluesner.  She and Earl Dirnberger were united in marriage on June 21, 1947 in New Hamburg.  He preceded...

Jan 6, 2025

Freeda Waggoner, daughter of the later Johnie Pruett and Mary (Osburn) Pruett was born on June 22, 1936 in Aquilla, Missouri and departed her life on Monday, January 6, 2025 at Winchester Nursing Center in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 88 years.

Mrs. Waggoner was a homemaker and former owner and operator of Waggoner’s Market in...

Jan 5, 2025

Roberta Childers, daughter of the late Loren Thomas Mitchell and Audrey (Talbert) Mitchell was born on August 31, 1945 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed her life on Sunday, January 5, 2025 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff at the age of 79 years.

She was a former Baker at Wonder Bread and a...

Jan 4, 2025

Chaffee, Missouri- Glenda Faye Bullinger, age 88, of Chaffee, Missouri entered the presence of the Lord on January 4, 2025. She was born in Chaffee on April 06, 1936, to Violet Cox Green Hampton and Joseph William Green. She was loved by her stepfather Jason Hampton. Glenda married Norman Gene Bullinger, her loving husband and life travel partner, on...

Jan 4, 2025

Carolyn Price, daughter of the late David Cox and Marion (Beiser) Cox was born on September 26, 1952 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life on Saturday, January 4, 2025 at her residence in Chaffee at the age of 72 years.

On June 27, 1970 she was united in marriage to Travis Price in Jackson, Missouri.  ...

Jan 4, 2025

Barbara Louise Harris, 88, went to be with the Lord on Saturday Jan 4, 2025. Barbara was a long-time resident of Oran, Missouri, but has lived in Gordonville for the last 9 years.  She was married to Wesley Harris, for 59 years, before he died 10 years ago on Jan 4, 2015.

Barbara was the first of...

Jan 2, 2025

Ervin Belcher, son of the late Leroy Belcher and Della England Toliver was born on November 18, 1936 in New Sulphur Springs, West Virginia and departed his life on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his home in Morley, Missouri at the age of 88 years.

Mr. Belcher was the owner and operator of Creative Properties LLC and...

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 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

Due to the Inclement Weather the Dee Laster Service is Rescheduled for Saturday, January 11, 2025

Dee Ann Laster, 70 of Scott City, Missouri died Thursday, January 2, 2025 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  She was born May 27, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, MO to Cletus Frank and Opal “Dee” Kalkbrenner...

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...

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...