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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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Darlene Kay Tuschhoff

Darlene Kay Tuschhoff

Nov 29, 2022

Darlene K. "Kay" Tuschhoff, 83, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022, at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis.

She was born September 19,1939, in Peoria, Illinois, to Raymond Clifford and Josephine Margaret Beasley Guittar. She earned her cosmetology license from Liberty Beauty School in Peoria.

Kay and Harold Tuschhoff were married June 1,...

Sandra Faye (Dunn)  Fann

Sandra Faye (Dunn) Fann

Nov 28, 2022

Sandra F. Fann, age 72, of Jackson, passed away, Monday November 28, 2022 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born November 13, 1950, in Cairo, Illinois the daughter of Clyde Virgil "CV" and Dorothy Fuller Dunn. She and Gary Don Fann were married June 9, 1979. He preceded her in death on July 16, 2013. Sandra...

Freeman Herman Sebastian

Freeman Herman Sebastian

Nov 28, 2022

Freeman Herman Sebastian, 94, formerly of Jackson, most recently of Cape Girardeau, left this world the way he did most everything - in a quiet, dignified manner on Monday, November 28, 2022, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born November 20, 1928, near Whitewater, Missouri, son of Hugo Henry and Amanda Wilhelmina Fluegge Sebastian....

Joann C. (Degraaf)  Bremer

Joann C. (Degraaf) Bremer

Nov 26, 2022

JoAnn C. Bremer, 89, of Grand Rapids, Michigan, passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  Earlier this year, JoAnn moved to Cape Girardeau, to live near her daughter.

The fourth of nine children, JoAnn was born October 28, 1933, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, to John and JoHanna Maat DeGraaf.

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Anna (Allen)  Hopkins

Anna (Allen) Hopkins

Nov 24, 2022

Anna M. Louise Hopkins, 89, of Sikeston passed away November 24, 2022 at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born December 13, 1932 in Egypt Mills, daughter of Otis and Daisy Stroder Allen. She and James Hopkins were married November 6, 1970. He passed away April 2, 1976. Anna was a 1951 graduate from Lutesville High School....

Doris Lucille (Skaggs)  Elkins

Doris Lucille (Skaggs) Elkins

Nov 22, 2022

Doris Lucille Elkins, 87, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, November 22, 2022 at her home. She was born June 6, 1935, in Aurora, Missouri, daughter of Harry Elmer and Dora Ethel Gardener Skaggs. She and Murphy Eugene Elkins were married. He passed away October 25, 1987. Doris was a switchboard operator for Missouri Department of Mental Health for 30...

Dylan L. Abbott

Dylan L. Abbott

Nov 21, 2022

Dylan Lee Abbott, 32, of Sedgewickville, Missouri, passed away Monday, November 21, 2022, after a courageous battle with cancer, surrounded by his family, at his home.

He was born June 8, 1990, in Cape Girardeau, to Harry Lee and Jacqueline “Jackie” Pohlmann Abbott.  He and Lindsey Mayfield were married September 21, 2013, at Little Whitewater Baptist Church...

Mary Elizabeth (Little)  Rosenberg

Mary Elizabeth (Little) Rosenberg

Nov 20, 2022

Mary E. Rosenberg “Aunt Orange”, 93, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022, at the Jackson Manor Nursing Home.

She was born May 22, 1929, in Nolensville, Tennessee, to Horace and Leona Stone Little.  She was of the Baptist faith.

Mary had multiple occupations during her career, and was the first to admit that...

Ashley Alexis (Mclemore)  Buell

Ashley Alexis (Mclemore) Buell

Nov 16, 2022

Ashley Alexis Buell, 33, of Jonesboro, Arkansas, formerly of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022, at St. Bernard’s Medical Center in Jonesboro.

She was born September 30, 1989, in Cape Girardeau, to Steven and Carol Little McLemore.  She and Joshua Buell were married June 5, 2010, in Jackson.  They have recently been residing in Jonesboro, where...

Richard Earl Welter

Richard Earl Welter

Nov 16, 2022

Richard E. Welter, 69 of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, November 16, 2022 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau after sustaining injuries from an automobile accident. He was born February 20, 1953 in St. Louis to Elmer J. and Shirley Anderson Welter. Richard was a 1972 graduate of Cape Central High School in Cape Girardeau. In 1973...

Roger Scott Mccullough

Roger Scott Mccullough

Nov 14, 2022

Roger Scott McCullough, 67, of Jackson, passed away Monday, November 14, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center.

Roger was born September 30, 1955, son of the late Dudley and Mary (Flanagin) McCullough. On August 7, 1976, he married the love of his life, Judy Ann Filer, who preceded him in death on September 13, 2013.

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Jennifer A Anderson

Jennifer A Anderson

Nov 10, 2022

Jennifer Audrey Anderson, age 80, of Jackson passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at St Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

A graveside service will be 1:00 pm, Monday, November 14, 2022 at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson.

Claueda (Moran)  Barks

Claueda (Moran) Barks

Nov 8, 2022

Ann C. “Claueda” Barks, 80, of Oak Ridge, passed away Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at her home.

The second of three children, Claueda was born May 7, 1942, in Oran, Missouri, to Clyde W. and Nellie M. “Marie” Hosea Moran.

She attended school in Oran.  Her first church home was Messler Baptist Church, where she...

Judith Jewell (Dickerson)  Jaco

Judith Jewell (Dickerson) Jaco

Nov 7, 2022

Judith Jewell (Dickerson) Jaco, 95 of Jackson passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at Southeast Hospital.

She was born June 23, 1927, in Jackson, daughter of Clarence Alvin and Willie L. “Della" Reynolds Dickerson.  She was a 1945 graduate of Jackson High School.

Judy and Cletus J. Jaco were married October 26, 1946 and were...

Melvin W. Riehn

Melvin W. Riehn

Nov 7, 2022

Melvin W. Riehn, 93, of Millersville, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at his home.

He was born December 16, 1928, in Kurreville, Missouri, to Fred and Sarah Niswonger Riehn.  He was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School.  He and Betty J. Jones were married May 6, 1950, in Millersville.

Melvin was a lifelong...

Phyllis Farrow

Phyllis Farrow

Nov 7, 2022

Phyllis Fay Farrow, age 72, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, November 7, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born June 28, 1950, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Isaac Harry and Katie Elizabeth Mott Driskell. She was a 1968 graduate of Cape Central High School. Phyllis and Wesley W. "Junior" Farrow Jr. were married April 7,...

James Edward (Jim Ed)  O'Neal

James Edward (Jim Ed) O'Neal

Nov 6, 2022

Surrounded by his loving family, James Edward "Jim Ed" O'Neal, 87, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022, at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 16, 1935, in Gordonville, Missouri, to Glenn Edward and Hazel Statler O'Neal. He and Elizabeth "Liz" Hitt were married March 18, 1955, at the Baptist Church in Arbor, Missouri. They resided...

Joshua Cody (Dickey)  Dickey

Joshua Cody (Dickey) Dickey

Nov 4, 2022

Joshua Cody Dickey, 37, of Cape Girardeau, passed away, Friday, November 4, 2022 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born April 1, 1985, son of Michael and Linda Ziegler Dickey. Joshua had been a medical marijuana grower for the past 10 years. He had a love for music and enjoyed playing the guitar and...

Vernell (Fellows)  Seabaugh

Vernell (Fellows) Seabaugh

Nov 3, 2022

Ima Vernell Seabaugh, 91, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, November 3, 2022, at the Jackson Manor Nursing Home, where she resided since September.  She was previously a five-year resident of the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

Vernell was born November 16, 1930, in Lixville, Missouri, to Harvey Hobert and Rada Statler Fellows.  She was a 1948 graduate...

James "Jim" Frederick Craiglow

James "Jim" Frederick Craiglow

Oct 31, 2022

James "Jim" F. Craiglow, 62, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, October 31, 2022, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. Jim was born July 11, 1960, in Cape Girardeau, son of William and Velma (McLard) Craiglow. Jim and Marilyn Miller were married June 4, 1992, in Cape Girardeau. Jim entered the United States Air Force August 21, 1980, and...

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