Obituaries
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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Kay Xayarath
Oct 5, 2026
Kay Xayarath, 75, of Marble Hill passed away peacefully at her home Monday, Oct. 5, 2026. She was born July 15, 1951.
Kay is survived by her husband, Vy Xayarath; her children, Thongsy (Brian) Brown, Boutsady (Christian) Xayarath-Young, Mary Xayarath, Kathy (Marcus) Painton and Jesse Xayarath; and her grandchildren.
Kay worked for many years in the restaurant industry before later working for...
Jean Elizabeth Mason
Oct 5, 2026
Jean Elizabeth Mason, 77, of Jackson, MO, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2026 at The Chateau Girardeau. She was born on November 9, 1948 in Cape Girardeau to the late Russell Lee and Dora Carolyn (Clingingsmith) Mason.
Jean enjoyed traveling the world, participating in church activities, and devoting her time to volunteer work and serving others.
Survived by her cousins, Diann...
Nancy Lou Ellis
Oct 4, 2026
Nancy Ellis, a retired employee with IBM, died on October 4, 2026, at the home of Lynn Schlegel. She was 87 and lived in Kirkwood, Missouri. She was the daughter of the late John and Elda Ellis of Jackson, Missouri.
Miss Ellis grew up in Jackson, Missouri and graduated from Jackson High School in 1956. She majored in mathematics and received...
Freda Joan James
Oct 2, 2026
Freda Joan James, age 75, passed away on Friday, October 2, 2026, at the Hubble Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
On December 27, 1950 in Oran, MO she was born to the late Joel C. and Margie Collins Seabaugh.
She was a 1969 graduate of Jackson High School in Jackson, MO.
Joan married the love of her life, Douglas M. James, on December...
James Lynn Boyd
Sep 29, 2026
James Lynn Boyd, age 70, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.
On June 11, 1956, in Cape Girardeau, MO, he was born to the late Thomas and Verna Seabaugh Boyd.
He married the love of his life, Robin Yamnitz on April 16, 1977, at the Lutheran Church in Sedgewickville, MO.
James had been...
Michael Ray Biri
Sep 27, 2026
Michael “Mike” Ray Biri, 69, of Cedar Hill, Missouri, formerly of Jackson, Missouri, passed away September 27, 2026, at SSM Health St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri. Mike had been suffering from a severe stroke since January. Mike was born May 18, 1957, in Cape Girardeau, to Joseph L. and Arlene Abernathy Biri. He was a graduate of Jackson High...
Joy Susan McIntyre
Sep 26, 2026
Joy Susan McIntyre, 87, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 26, 2026, at Hubble Creek Nursing Home in Jackson.
She was born July 27th, 1939, in Sedgewickville, Missouri, to Charley and Dessie Garland Crites.
Joy and Orville L. McIntyre, Sr. were married June 22nd, 1963, in Granite City, Illinois. Through their marriage, Joy became stepmother to Orville’s two sons, Orville “Butch”...
Cletus Leon Borgfield
Sep 25, 2026
Cletus Leon Borgfield, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home on September 25,2026, surrounded by love. He was born on February 7, 1938, in Jackson, Missouri, to Elemer and Agnes (Loos) Borgfield. Cletus graduated from Patton High School in 1955. On June 1, 1957, he married the love of his life, Ethel Grace Gallup, in Patton, Missouri. Together, they...
Reuben James Hunt
Sep 24, 2026
Reuben James Hunt, beloved husband, son and brother, died unexpectedly on September 24, 2026. Born on January 27, 1971 to parents Russell and Arla Hunt. Through his lifetime he lived many different places, including Okinawa, Colorado, and Texas. Known as Reuben to some, and as James to close family and friends, he served a mission in the Cleveland, Ohio mission.
An...
Dorothy Mary Kluesner
Sep 24, 2026
Dorothy M. Morie Kluesner, age 90, passed away on Thursday, September 24, 2026, at the Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, MO.
On August 23, 1936, in Dutchtown, MO, she was born to the late Michael Anthony and Mary Ann “Mayme” Horrell Morie.
Dorothy was a 1955 graduate of Jackson High School in Jackson, MO.
After graduation, she married the love of her life...
Randall "Flash" Flath
Sep 22, 2026
Randy "Flash" Flath, 68, passed away in St. Louis at SSM Health hospital surrounded by his family on Tuesday, September 22, 2026. He was born in Fredericktown, Missouri, on September 9th, 1958 to the late Clifford and Shirley (Kemp) Flath.
He graduated Woodland High School in the class of 1976.
Randy married the love of his life, Michelle on October, 11th, 1997.
Randy...
Vera Dean Mayfield
Sep 20, 2026
Vera Dean Mayfield, age 87, passed away on Sunday, September 20, 2026, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau, MO.
She was the first born of Milford and Estel Rhodes on October 29, 1938, in Crump, MO.
On July 1, 1956, in Sedgewickville, MO she married Ralph E. Mayfield who preceded her in death on October 10, 2017.
Vera attended Crump grade school in...
James Macke
Sep 16, 2026
James Owen Macke, 91, passed away on September 16, 2026 at Independence Care Center in Perryville, MO. He was born in Jackson, MO, on October 22, 1934 to the late Wiley and Esther (Rauh) Macke.
He was survived by his nieces and nephews, John (Sharon) Haertling, Susan McClain, Sally (Bob) Sullivan, and Joyce Macke; and numerous great-nieces and nephews.
He was predeceased...
Jerry Schwab
Sep 11, 2026
Jerry Lee Schwab, son of Arthur “Hatz” Schwab and Nellie Stroder Schwab, was born November 15, 1933, in Cape Girardeau and passed from this life on Friday, September 11, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. He was 92.
Jerry graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1956 with a degree in accounting. He then served in the United...
Diana Beeson
Sep 10, 2026
Diana Marie Beeson, age 80, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026.
On June 11, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri she was born to the late Odell and Doris Eddleman.
She married her high school sweetheart and love of her life, David Beeson on August 31, 1968. He proceeded her in death on October 10, 2001.
Her life touched many. To hear her...
Terry Lee Bollinger
Sep 10, 2026
Terry Lee Bollinger, age 72, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
On November 2, 1953, in Cape Girardeau, MO he was born to the late Billy D. and Martha Hahs Bollinger.
Terry married the love of his life, Cheryl Hartle Bollinger, on November 8, 1974, in Jackson, MO.
Terry had been in the construction...
Carol Hughes Brice
Sep 8, 2026
Carol Hughes Brice, lovingly known as Grammy, Grandma, and Mamaw, passed away peacefully September 8, 2026, at age 83.
Born November 2, 1942, to Arthur F. and Jessie C. Hughes, Carol grew up in Osawatomie, Kansas, then moved to Webster Groves, Missouri, graduating from Webster Groves High School in 1959.
Carol earned her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education from Southeast Missouri...
Kenneth James Wendel
Sep 6, 2026
Kenneth James Wendel, 59, of Jackson, Missouri entered the heavenly kingdom to join his fellow super heros on September 6th, 2026 at Saint Francis Hospital. Born to the late Ray Sr. and Ada (Schlosser) Wendel in Jackson, Missouri.
Super Ken was an organ donor and blessed three individuals upon his passing - a true giver, with a caring soul and larger...
Dorothy M. Horn
Sep 6, 2026
Dorothy May Horn, 87, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2026, at Jackson Manor in Jackson. She was born May 1, 1939, to Henry and Lena (Seabaugh) Maintz, on the Maintz family farm near Oak Ridge, Missouri, land that would later become the Maintz Wildlife Preserve.
Dorothy was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School. On July 12, 1968,...
Margaret Mayfield
Sep 6, 2026
Margaret Ann Mayfield, age 81 of Scott City, MO formerly of Jackson, MO. Passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026, at her home.
She was born on January 14, 1945, to the late Wilson “Woodie” and Grace Abernathy Craft in Cape Girardeau, MO.
Margaret married Lester Mayfield on May 29, 1977, in Fredericktown, MO.
In her early years, she was employed by the...
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