OBITUARIES

Jul 8, 2023

Darlene Marie Tallman, daughter of the late William Robert Martin and Beulah Faye Held was born on January 14, 1955 in South Haven, Michigan and departed her life on Saturday, July 8, 2023 at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 68 years.

She was a homemaker, member of the Father’s Arms...

Jul 4, 2023

Richard Guinter, 60 of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Tuesday, July 4, 2023 at his home.   He was born January 14, 1963 in Sparta, New Jersey to Raymond and Louise Wilson Guinter.  He married Paula Kay Ostendorf on December 20 1994 in Chesapeake, Virginia.

Richard had previously worked at Dana.  He loved music and cats, was a loyal...

Jun 26, 2023

Billy Gene Baugher II, 62 of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Monday, June26, 2023 at his home.  He was born May 28, 1961 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Billy Gene and Mary Francis Devore Baugher.

He is survived by his companion of 37 years, Crystal Tankersley of Cape; his father, Billy Baugher of East Cape, Illiinois; a son,...

Jun 25, 2023

Dorothy Marie Brown

Dorothy Marie Brown, daughter of the late Herbert Peter and Clara (Glueck) Enderle was born on June 1, 1949 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life on Sunday, June 25, 2023 at her home in Jackson, Missouri at the age of 74 years.

On November 16, 1991 she was united in...

Jun 23, 2023

Shelby “Skip” Lance Steger, son of the late Leo “Bud” and Vera (Owens) Steger was born January 27, 1953 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Friday, June 23, 2023 at his residence in Kelso, Missouri at the age of 70 years. He was veteran of the United States Air Force and had served during the Vietnam War....

Jun 23, 2023

Lorie Ann Tanner, daughter of the late Larry and Lara (Skelton) Clover, was born January 30, 1963 in Anna, Illinois and departed her life on Friday, June 23, 2023 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 60 years.

She is survived by two daughters: Brandy (Derek Riegert) Patterson of Scott City, Missouri,...

Jun 22, 2023

Melvin Charles Johnson, son of the David Howard Johnson and Patsy Ann (Surface) Johnson was born July 19, 1976 in Chaffee, Missouri and departed his life on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 46 years.

Apart from his mother, he was survived by three brothers: David (LaDonna) Johnson...

Jun 22, 2023

Patty Ann Glastetter, daughter of the late Everett and Claudine (Cambron) Christoff was born May 4, 1953 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed her life on Thursday, June 22, 2023 at Southeast Hospital at the age of 70.

On October 5, 1974 she married Larry Glastetter in Cape Girardeau, Missouri who survives the home.

Patty...

Jun 20, 2023

Harland J. Davis, son of the late Edgar Davis and Jane (Hester) Davis was born on August 29, 1937 in Granite City, Illinois and departed his life on Tuesday, June 20, 2023 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 85 years. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force (Airman 2nd Class), and...

Jun 20, 2023

William Aaron Keesee, son to the late William M and Mary Edith Lindeman Keesee was born on Jan. 24, 1938 in Grays Point, Missouri and departed this life on June 20, 2023 at his home in Scott City, Missouri at the age of 85years.

He married Shirly Mae Goetz on Feb. 16, 1966 and she preceded him...

Jun 19, 2023

Nancy Pauline Michelsen, daughter of the late Evertt Paul and Agnes (Rowlett) Montgomery was born on October 8, 1940 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed her life on Monday, June 19, 2023 at the age of 82 years.

She was a former co-owner of Michelsen Grocery in Morley, Missouri, Bank teller, but what she enjoyed most of all...

Jun 15, 2023

Stephen Bruce Buck, 70 of Scott City, Missouri died Thursday, June 15, 2023 at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri.  He was born August 9, 1952 in Cape Girardeau to Dorman L. and Georgia Smith Buck. He married Linda Zuck in 1984 and she preceded in him in death.

He worked as a railroad clerk for...

Jun 15, 2023

Wilburn “Leo” Smith, son of the late Wilburn Edward Smith and Rose Marie “Keller” Smith was born May 9, 1946 in Missouri and departed his life on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at his residence at the age of 77 years.

On May 26, 2013 he Married Ruby Edwards in Alabama. She survives.

Also surviving are...

Jun 15, 2023

Joyce "Dink" Fay Howell, daughter of the late Martin Joseph Menz and Mildred Marie (McCormick) Menz was born on August 4, 1942 in Delta, Missouri and departed her life on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at her residence at the age of 80 years.

On December 18, 1965 she Married Charles Elvin Howell. He preceded her in death...

Jun 14, 2023

Lucy Anne Brindley, daughter of the late Harold Todt and late Rita (Margrabe) Todt was born on August 1, 1957 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 at her residence in Oran, Missouri at the age of 65. Two brothers, John Todt and Harold Todt, and one sister, Jane Todt, also preceded her...

Jun 13, 2023

Patricia Spangler, daughter of the late John Gooch and Estella (Tubbs) Gooch was born on January 19, 1961 in Ellsinore, Missouri and departed her life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 in the Stone Bridge Nursing Home in Marble Hill, Missouri at the age of 62 years.

She was a homemaker and a resident of Chaffee, Missouri.

Jun 13, 2023

Richard Lowes, son of Helen J. (Alexander) Lowes and the late Leonard W. Lowes was born on May 19, 1950 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 at a family’s residence in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 73 years. He was the owner and operator of Richard Lowes Construction for several years...

Jun 11, 2023

Earl Murray, son of the late Earl Monroe Murray and Minnie Mae (Grant) Murray born on April 6, 1945 in Doniphan, Missouri and departed his life on Sunday, June 11, 2023 at his residence in Bell City, Missouri at the age of 78 years. He was a chicken farmer for Tyson Foods, of the Baptist Faith, and a Veteran of...

Jun 8, 2023

Arleen Tipsword, 94, went to her Heavenly Home Thursday, June 8, 2023, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born Aug. 11, 1928, to Dan and Maude Huffman on a farm near Randles.

She graduated from Randles High School in 1946 as salutatorian of her class. She married her sweetheart, Henry Cossiboom, in 1946, who came...

Jun 6, 2023

Joseph Franklin Welker, 57 of Scott City died Tuesday, June 06, 2023 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.  He was born to Karen Laverne Welker on December 11, 1965.  He married Rebecca Brannon on November 1, 2020.

He worked for UPS.  Joe was a lifelong floater, Jeep enthusiast and outdoorsman.

He is...