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Recent Obituaries in Jackson & Cape Girardeau, MO

Browse recent obituaries and death notices for the Jackson & Cape Girardeau, MO area. Each tribute honors a life lived and reflects the diverse traditions, cultures, and stories that shape our community.

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Mary Alice Blaylock

Mary Alice Blaylock

Jul 4, 2026

Mary Alice (Statler) Blaylock, age 89, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at her home in Jackson, MO, surrounded by her loving husband and family.

She was born on August 1, 1936, in Sedgewickville, MO to the late Coy Truman and Mildred Bohnenkamp Statler.

On June 5, 1954, at the Sedgewickville Methodist Church she married the Rev. Donald Ray Blaylock.

Mary was...

Judith L. Weber

Judith L. Weber

Jul 3, 2026

Judith L. "Judy" Weber was born on May 13, 1944, in Dickinson, North Dakota, to Stanley and Helen Weber, who preceded her in death. She spent most of her adult life in St. Louis, Missouri, before making her home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, during her final years.

Judy dedicated more than four decades of her life to caring for others as...

Connie Sue Dowdy

Connie Sue Dowdy

Jul 2, 2026

Connie Sue Dowdy passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at 4:30 P.M., surrounded by the family she loved so fiercely. In her final moments, she took flight to the melodies of her favorite artist, Ed Sheeran, leaving behind a legacy of boundless warmth and laughter.

Connie was a selfless and ferociously-loving mother, grandmother, and a true friend to everyone she...

Faith Marie Ervin

Faith Marie Ervin

Jul 2, 2026

Faith Marie Ervin, age 92, passed away surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at her home in Cape Girardeau, MO.

She was born to the late Lewis and Alice Weddington Kenady on May 21, 1934, in Quincy, IL. After her mother passed away at a young age, she was raised by her sister Billye (Bud) Kulman.

Faith spent twenty...

Barbara Lange

Barbara Lange

Jul 1, 2026

Barbara Ann Lange, age 71, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.

On April 19, 1955 in Pontiac, IL, she was born to the late Everett and Pearl Behling Bugge.

Barbara was a 1974 graduate of the Illinois School for the Deaf.

In Normal, IL, on August 16, 1975 she married Aaron Ray Lange.

Before...

Terry Lynn Jones

Terry Lynn Jones

Jul 1, 2026

Terry Lynn Jones, age 61, passed away with his family at his side on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 at his home in Jackson, MO.

On April, 16, 1965 in Kennett, MO he was born to the late Junior L. and Cleta Akers Jones.

As a man of Christian faith, Terry found strength and comfort in his beliefs throughout his life.

He married the...

Gerald Walker Ellis

Gerald Walker Ellis

Jun 28, 2026

Gerald Walker Ellis, 97, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on June 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on October 3, 1928, in St. Louis, Missouri, Gerald was the son of the late Walter Britt Ellis and Bertha (Johnson) Ellis. He grew up in St. Louis alongside his three brothers and one sister. At age seven Gerald...

Eleanor J. Loos

Eleanor J. Loos

Jun 23, 2026

Eleanor J. Loos, 88, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2026, at Jackson Manor Nursing Home, surrounded by loving family.

She was born October 9, 1937, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Nicholas and Flora Warner Ollinger. She was a 1955 graduate of Notre Dame High School in St. Louis. She and Norman H. Loos were married November 22, 1956, in...

Randy Davie

Randy Davie

Jun 22, 2026

Randy Keith Davie, age 74, passed away on Monday, June 22, 2026, at his home in Gordonville, MO, surrounded by family.

On August 27, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, MO, he was born to the late Carl and Lillie Proffer Davie.

He was a 1969 graduate of Cape Central High School.

On April 27, 1974, in Cape Girardeau, he married the love of his...

Gary Richard Hedrick

Gary Richard Hedrick

Jun 21, 2026

Gary Richard Hedrick, 84, passed away June 21st, 2026, at his home while surrounded by his family in Jackson, Missouri.

He was born on February 6th, 1942, in St. Louis, Missouri, son of Calvin and Dorothy (Broadwater) Hedrick.

He graduated from Valley Park Highschool and went on to work as a lab technician for a chemical plant. On July 14th, 1962; Gary...

Bryant Beussink

Bryant Beussink

Jun 18, 2026

Bryant Beussink, age 42 of Jackson passed away, Thursday, June 18, 2026 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Bryant was born on August 6, 1983, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Bradley and Elaine Rhodes Beussink.

A graduate of Jackson High School, Bryant went on to earn his bachelor's degree in Construction Management from Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau....

Joe White

Joe White

Jun 16, 2026

William J. “Joe” White, 80, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau.

He was born January 7, 1946, in East St. Louis, Illinois, to William and Frieda Call White.

Joe retired from Ameren UE in St. Louis. He and Sandra Gillon were married September 14, 2018, at Park Hills, Missouri. They moved to Jackson...

Tamara Lynn Frazier

Tamara Lynn Frazier

Jun 14, 2026

Tamara “Tammy” Lynn Frazier, 68, passed away Sunday, June 14th, 2026, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

She was born February 17th, 1958, in Geneseo, Illinois, to Dwayne and Mary Ann (Anderson) Maeltzer. She was a 1976 graduate of Geneseo High School. She and Donald were married April 16th, 1983. Two daughters were raised between them, Tyra (Gregory)...

Donny Wayne Meyr

Donny Wayne Meyr

Jun 13, 2026

Donny Wayne Meyr, 72, of Cape Girardeau, passed away June 13, 2026, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Born March 1, 1954, in Cape Girardeau, to Marvin H. and Allene B. Grossheider Meyr, Donny was the first of four children.

He was a graduate of Jackson High School and Nashville Diesel College in Nashville, Tennessee.

Donny, Carolyn, and Nancy operated the...

Laura M. Pollard

Laura M. Pollard

Jun 12, 2026

Laura M. Pollard, 58, of Jackson, unexpectedly passed away June 12, 2026, at her home in Fruitland.

Laura was born November 23, 1967, in Cheboygan, Michigan, to Harold Gene and Sharon A. Sloat Harris. She was raised in Afton, Michigan, and graduated from Inland Lakes High School in Indian River, Michigan.

Laura and Paul Pollard were married October 22, 2016, at Cape...

Doris PEGGY M. Hanschen

Doris PEGGY M. Hanschen

Jun 10, 2026

Doris Morene Hanschen (Peggy), of Gordonville, Missouri, arrived at her heavenly home singing praises to her Savior on June 10, 2026, just shy of her 102nd birthday. She passed away in her home, as she requested, in the loving care of her favorite niece, Elaine Riley of Humboldt, Nebraska.

She was born on June 24, 1924, to parents, Fred and Fannie...

Diana Heitman Davis

Diana Heitman Davis

Jun 6, 2026

Diana Heitman Davis, beloved wife, daughter, and friend, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2026, at her home in Bryan, Texas

Diana was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to Arthur Lynn and Rosalie Heitman. She attended schools in the Bootheel and graduated from High School in Fredericktown, Missouri. Her choice for college was Central Methodist College in Fayette, Missouri, where she met...

Michael J. Byrd

Michael J. Byrd

Jun 5, 2026

Michael “Mike” J. Byrd, 81, of Jackson, passed away Friday, June 5, 2026, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born March 24, 1945, in Cape Girardeau, to John and Evelyn Seabaugh Byrd. He was a 1963 graduate of Jackson High School.

Specializing in helicopter mechanics, Mike honorably served in the U.S. Army from October 15, 1963, to September...

Wanda Gaulding

Wanda Gaulding

Jun 4, 2026



Wanda Ann Gaulding, age 90, passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2026, at Hubble Creek Nursing Center in Jackson, MO.

On June 29, 1935, in Hayti, MO, she was born to the late W.C. Clifford Kirby and Carolyn Dale Kirby.

Wanda had spent several years working for License Bureau in Jackson, MO and then later retired from Cracker Barrel.

She loved to smile...

LaDora Sides

LaDora Sides

May 31, 2026

LaDora Sides, 86, passed away Sunday, May 31, 2026, at her home in Jackson.

She was born October 12, 1939, in Fruitland, Missouri, to Archie Lee and Margaret Rose Bullard Bishop. She was a 1957 graduate of Jackson High School. She and Richard Sides were married June 28, 1958, at New Bethel Baptist Church near Pocahontas. Two children were born to...

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