James Lynn Hecht
Aug 2, 2025
James Lynn Hecht, 68, of Jackson passed away Saturday, August 2, 2025, at his home.
He was born on September 26, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, son of Ellis and Dorothy Ruehling Hecht. He and LaRhonda Young were married on March 6, 1982
James graduated from Jackson High School in 1975, where he was recognized as...
Helen Jackson
Aug 1, 2025
Helen Louise Jackson 84 of Jackson, Missouri, peacefully passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at her home.
Helen was born December 26,1940, in Scopus, Missouri, to Sherman William and Elsie Lou Lincoln. She was a graduate of Morley High School and attended Southeast Missouri State University. She and Bill Jackson were married on April 3, 1965, at...
Bob D. Mcmanus
Jul 30, 2025
Bobby D. McManus, 93, of Delta, peacefully passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
Bob was born February 11, 1932, in Crump, Missouri, to Frenton and Pearl Stroder McManus. He was a graduate of Helderman Grade School.
Bob and Retha Ballew were married August 6, 1960, at Second...
Dr. Harry W Pry
Jul 30, 2025
Dr. Harry Winford Pry, 83, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center.
He was born on April 9, 1942, in Bloomfield, son of Prentice E. and Ella Jane Abernathy Pry. He and Dorothy Deimund were married on May 12, 2004.
Harry was a 1960 graduate of Bell City...
Roger Mcmurry
Jul 29, 2025
Celebration of life for Roger Wayne McMurry, a devoted stay-at-home parent who ignited a love of learning and inspired us to learn the art of storytelling.
He was born November 5th in Ironton, Missouri, and passed away July 29th at Jackson Manor.
He met Marguerite Lee at a church retreat in Bolivar, Missouri, while they...
Gerald W. Jones
Jul 28, 2025
Gerald Wayne Jones, 85, of Jackson passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 at his home. He was born January 4, 1940, in Whitewater, MO, to Edgar O. Jones and Kathleen A. Rhodes Jones. He married Clarice McDowell on May 30, 1964 in Doniphan, MO.
Gerald graduated from Jackson High School in 1957. He graduated from Southeast Missouri...
Sharon Diane (Robinson) Mccoy
Jul 28, 2025
Sharon Diane McCoy, 76, of Perryville passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau.
She was born on August 22, 1948, in St. Louis, daughter of Harold and Unice Underwood Robinson. She and Robert McCoy were married on January 11, 1983.
Sharon attended Oak Ridge High School. She began her career...
Ira Cleveland Rush
Jul 28, 2025
Ira C. Rush, 86, of Jackson, passed away Monday, July 28, 2025, at the Monticello House in Jackson. The Rush family is grateful to the staff of the Monticello House for the compassionate care extended to the family during Ira’s residency at the home.
Ira was born May 12, 1939, in Gosnell, Arkansas to Elvis and Ida...
Shannon Mccullough
Jul 25, 2025
Shannon McCullough, 85, of Jackson, passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.
Born June 13, 1940, in Greenbrier, Missouri, to Dudley “Hugh” and Ida “Fern” Miller McCullough, Shannon was the youngest of 11 children. He was raised on Castor River in Greenbrier and was a graduate of Zalma High School. ...
Julia (Koerber) Hoffmeister
Jul 25, 2025
Julia Hoffmeister, 87, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau.
She was born on May 31, 1938, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of George and Ruby Masters Koerber. She and Bill Hoffmeister were married on December 1, 1957, at Hanover Lutheran Church. They were married 67 years when he passed...
Leonard "Lenny" Charles Seiler
Jul 23, 2025
Leonard "Lenny" Charles Seiler, 74, of Friedheim passed away Wednesday, July 23, 2025, at his home.
He was born on November 28, 1950, in St. Louis, son of Leonard G. and Betty M. Stovall Seiler. He and Jeanne Berkbigler were married on July 18, 1970.
Lenny graduated from Oak Ridge High School in 1968 and...
Sarah Aydt
Jul 22, 2025
Dr. Sarah Ann Aydt, beloved physician, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and cherished member of the Cape Girardeau community, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2025. She was born on November 27, 1959, in Cairo, Illinois, to Louis T. Aydt and Elizabeth Archie Aydt.
Sarah was the youngest of three children growing up alongside her sister Elizabeth “Beth”...
Harold Haertling
Jul 21, 2025
Harold Haertling, 85, of Cape Girardeau passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau.
He was born on August 18, 1939, in Jackson, son of Leo Julius and Christine Schmidt Haertling.
Loving survivors include his son, Leo Haertling and sister, Shirley Heise.
Cremation arrangements by McCombs Funeral Home...
Victory "Vic" Arnold Macke
Jul 20, 2025
It is with deep love and sadness that we announce the passing of Victory Arnold "Vic" Macke, age 82, on July 20, 2025, at the Monticello House in Jackson.
Vic was born on June 16, 1943, in Gordonville, Missouri, to Arnold August Macke and Lillian Albertine Niemann Macke. He attended St. Paul Lutheran School in Jackson during...
Randy Ross
Jul 19, 2025
Robert “Randy” Ross, age 63, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, leaving a legacy of compassion, humor, and unwavering love for his family.
Born June 14, 1962, in Cape Girardeau to the late James Edward Ross and Teddy Joyce Ross (Hughes), Randy lived a life rooted in service and care.
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George "Duke" Leroy Howard
Jul 18, 2025
George "Duke" Howard, 89, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Mercy Southeast in Cape Girardeau.
He was born on August 26, 1935, in Palmyra, son of Hiram and Elsie Davis Howard. Duke and Janice Acord were married on September 11, 1965, in St. Louis. They were married for 52 years when she passed...
Boyd R Slemmer
Jul 15, 2025
Boyd R. Slemmer, 72, of Gordonville passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee.
There will be a private family service. McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above...
James Curtis Alexander
Jul 14, 2025
James C. Alexander, age 78, of Gravois Mills, passed away July 14, 2025, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. He was born March 21, 1947, in Hammond, Indiana, a son of the late James H. and Helen (Cook) Alexander.
On June 4, 2011, at The Apostolic Church, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife,...
Larry Joe Smith
Jul 12, 2025
Larry Joe Smith, 82, of Jackson passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his daughter's home.
He was born October 19, 1942, in Kennett, son of Albert and Edith Bailey Smith. He and Wanda Dycus were married on June 7, 1960.
Larry had a passion for vintage automobiles and still owned an old Model A....
Eugenia "Gina" Michelle Cureton
Jul 12, 2025
Eugenia "Gina" Cureton, 32, of Patton passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her mother's home in Millersville.
She was born on November 24, 1992, in Perryville, daughter of Edward Cureton and Shelley Johnson Williams
Gina graduated from Meadow Heights high school in 2011. She was employed by her mother at Crossroads in Sedgewickville and...
