Robert Wesley Ervin
Jul 13, 2026
Robert “Bob” Wesley Ervin, 72, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, July 13, 2026, at his home.
He was born December 2, 1953, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Loyd Ray Ervin and Wilma Alleen (Shirrell) Ervin.
Bob graduated from Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau and attended one year of college at Southwest Baptist College in Bolivar, Missouri. In 1975,...
Odis "Junior" Rubel
Jul 13, 2026
Odis “Junior” E. Rubel, 84, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026, at Villas of Jackson.
He was born on March 30, 1942, in Menfro, Missouri, to Odis A. and Erna M. (Fritsche) Rubel.
Junior attended College High School. He honorably served six years with the 1140th Engineer Battalion of the Missouri National Guard in Jackson and was a...
Greg Hecht
Jul 12, 2026
Greg Hecht, 56, passed away Sunday, July 12, 2026, at his home in Jackson, surrounded by the love of his family, leaving behind a legacy of courage, kindness, and unwavering devotion to those he loved most.
He was born September 1, 1969, in Alton, Illinois, to Robert “Bob” and Charlotte Saupe Hecht. He was confirmed at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Altenburg,...
Linda Jane Thompson
Jul 12, 2026
Linda Jane Thompson, age 77 of Jackson passed away, Sunday, July 12, 2026 at the Villas of Jackson.
Linda was born October 25, 1948, the daughter of Homer and Lela Stevens Rainwater.
Linda was a graduate of Fox High School in Arnold, Missouri. She worked for River Eagle Distributing Company in Cape Girardeau for many years. She attended New McKendree United Methodist...
Carl James Holmes
Jul 10, 2026
On the morning of July 10, 2026, the world said goodbye to Carl James Holmes, lovingly known as “Papaw”. Born on October 6, 1949, in Piggott, Arkansas, Carl’s life was one filled with adventure, music, laughter, and an unwavering love for the people around him.
Although he was born in Arkansas, Carl spent much of his childhood growing up in Chicago,...
Blane Mitchell Milde
Jul 9, 2026
Blane Mitchell Milde, age 45, of Jackson passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026 at his home.
He was born February 10, 1981 in Cape Girardeau to Frank A. Milde Jr and Janet Sue Lilly Milde.
Blane attended school at Immaculate Conception Catholic School in Jackson and later Notre Dame High School in Cape Girardeau. He was a sixth generation farmer and was...
William Gordon Scott
Jul 9, 2026
William Gordon “Scotty” Scott, age 61, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at his home in Cape Girardeau, MO.
On July 2, 1965, in Cape Girardeau, MO he was born to the late Artie and Betty Jane Plumb Scott.
Scotty was a sweet and kind soul. He was a devoted son and brother to his family, but most of all a...
Brenda J. Randol
Jul 9, 2026
Brenda J. Randol, 81, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, surrounded by her family, at Ratliff Nursing Center in Cape Girardeau.
She was born June 10, 1945, in Friedheim, Missouri, to Norbert and Luella Blechle Berkbigler. She was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She was baptized and confirmed at St. Maurus Catholic Church in Biehle, also the...
Lloyd "Pete" Richard Allen
Jul 9, 2026
Lloyd Richard "Pete" Allen, 76, passed away Thursday, July 9, 2026, at his home in Millersville.
He was born January 3, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, to Lloyd B. and Lola Mae Guinn Allen.
Pete was a gentle soul with a lot of common sense. He was a member of Christ
Gospel Church near Millersville.
Loving survivors include a sister, Cheryl (Jim) Dudley of Millersville;...
Judy L. Crader
Jul 8, 2026
Jean Lavern “Judy” Crader, age 84 of Jackson, passed away July 9, 2026 at St Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
She was born June 30, 1942 in Aurora, Indiana the daughter of Roy F. and Henrietta M. Goodpaster Lawrence. She and Charles W. “Jake” Crader were married July 6, 1963.
Judy worked as a nurse’s aide at Chateau Girardeau in Cape...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...
