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Edna L. (Smith) Statler
Jan 11, 2022
Edna Louise Smith-Statler, 93, of Cape Girardeau passed away Tuesday, Jan. 11, 2022, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau surrounded by her family.
She was born Dec. 6, 1928, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Francis F. and Elsie L. Barber Smith. She and the Rev. Earl G. Statler married June 2, 1948. He preceded her...
Steven James Walker
Jan 9, 2022
Steven James Walker, 43, of Jackson, passed away at his home on Sunday, January 9, 2022.
He was born November 9, 1978, in St. Louis, to his loving parents, Daniel James and Sheryl Metzger Walker. He had one brother, Eric Walker. He was united in marriage on June 29, 2013, to his beloved Megan Day Walker. He...
Joyce Bernice (Burger) Schmitz
Jan 9, 2022
Joyce Bernice Schmitz, 81, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Joyce was born May 30, 1940, to Lester Charles and Stella (Park) Burger in Cape Girardeau. She and Richard L. Schmitz were married July 26, 1958, in Collinsville, IL and they had three children. Joyce was a former member...
Rev. Terry Culberson
Jan 8, 2022
The Rev. Terry Culberson, 77, of Friedheim went to be with the Lord Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, peacefully at his home with family. Those who knew him as pastor felt the love he showed them from a Shepherd's heart and came to know God by his profound ability to minister and teach the word. He graduated from Central Bible...
Shirley Jean (Sides) Kester
Jan 8, 2022
Shirley J. Kester, 76, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
She was born March 6, 1945, in Neelys Landing, Missouri, to Raymond and Onis Clingingsmith Sides. She and Lloyd E. Kester were married July 12, 1969, in Bollinger County, Missouri. Four children were born to their union,...
Inez (Seabaugh) Statler
Jan 6, 2022
Inez Statler, 95, of Jackson passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at the Country Place Assisted Living Center in Scott City, Missouri. She was born June 20, 1926 in Sedgewickville, Missouri the daughter of Judes and Myrtle Caroline Statler Seabaugh. She and Donald J. Statler were married December 21, 1946 in Sedgewickville. He preceded her in death on August...
George "Mac" Miller
Jan 5, 2022
A burial service for George “Mac” Miller of Millersville was held Saturday, Jan. 8, 2022, at Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson. There will be a celebration of life for Mac and Sue to be announced later.
Mac, 86, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, Jan. 5, 2022. He was born on June 11, 1935, son of George and...
Gary Riggs
Jan 5, 2022
Gary Riggs, 68, of McClure, Illinois passed away Wednesday, January 05, 2022 at his home.
He was born August 25, 1953 in Olmsted, Illinois, son of William Henry and Elsie Geraldine Schierbaum Riggs.
After graduating from Jackson High School he moved to St. Louis where he became an excellent locksmith for the area. In 2015...
Opal Amanda (Lange) Klaproth
Jan 3, 2022
Opal Lange Klaproth, 89, of Jackson passed away Monday, Jan. 3, 2022 at Monticello House Home in Jackson. She was born Feb. 25, 1932, on the family farm near Tilsit, the daughter of August Otto and Wilhelmina “Minnie” Louise Werner Lange. She and Bobbie “Bob” Lee Klaproth were married Dec. 2, 1951, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit. He...
Samuel Lloyd Green
Jan 2, 2022
Samuel L. "Sam" Green, 83, of Jackson, passed away at the home of his daughter, Sunday, January 2, 2022. He was born April 10, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri, son of William and Josephine Freeman Green. He and Melba "Jolene" Thorne were married September 28, 1957. She passed away September 18, 2006. Sam and Jolene moved from St. Louis...
Robbie Kirk Robertson
Jan 2, 2022
Robbie Robertson ,60, of Cape Girardeau passed away January 2, 2022 at Life Care Center. He was born November 15, 1961, in Orlando, Fla., son of William G. Robertson and Vera Polk in Orlando, Fla.. Robbie was born and spent most of his life in Fla, he worked on the scallop boats, Robbie loved to be fishing and enjoyed...
Dwayne Whitlock
Jan 1, 2022
Roger "Dwayne" Whitlock, 84, formerly of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, January 1, 2022 at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.
Dwayne was born February 10, 1937, to Roger M Whitlock and Wilma Dodd in Raleigh, Illinois. He and Loretta Ratledge were married May 29, 1959 in Pontiac, Michigan. She survives.
Dwayne was inducted...
Betty Jane Tanner
Dec 31, 2021
Betty Jane Tanner, 88, of Cape Girardeau, passed away peacefully Friday evening, December 31st, at her son's home in Cape. She was born May 27, 1933, in Bragg City, Missouri, daughter of Corbet and Theodoshia Rainwater. She and Eugene Tanner were married September 9, 1948 in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death October 24, 1992. Betty spent much...
Gabriel "Gabe" Alexander Mandry
Dec 29, 2021
Gabriel Alexander "Gabe" Mandry, 31, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021, near Nashville, Tennessee, in an automobile accident.
Gabe was born August 3, 1990, in Anchorage, Alaska, to Kevin and Emily Friedrich Mandry. He and Samantha Purifoy were married October 11, 2014, in an outdoor ceremony at the home of a cousin, near Allenville,...
Garry Dean Smith
Dec 26, 2021
Garry Smith CHAFFEE, Mo. Garry Dean Smith, 85, of Chaffee passed away Sunday, Dec. 26, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau. He was born June 13, 1936, in Jackson, son of George H. and Nellie M. Schreiner Smith. He and Sharon Elizabeth Schwartz were married June 22, 1957. She passed away Dec. 10, 1986. He and Joyce Sullinger...
Charles Richard Ross
Dec 25, 2021
Charles Richard "Dick" Ross went to Heaven for Christ's birthday celebration December 25, 2021. Dick was born January 14, 1943, in Albany, Missouri to Thornton and Golda (Siddens) Ross. He had a brother, Bill of Fenton, Missouri and a sister, Mary Shepard of Jackson, Missouri. He was married to Marica (Ashlock) and they had five children, Kris (Danita) of...
Terry Lee Godwin
Dec 25, 2021
Terry Lee Godwin, age 72, of Jackson passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, peacefully at his home after a battle with cancer. He was born Sept 12, 1949 in Cape Girardeau, the son of John E. and Lillian Probst Godwin. Terry was a graduate of Jackson Sr. High School. He entered the United States Air Force on October 12,...
Don Darnell
Dec 20, 2021
Donald “Don” Darnell, 91, of Jackson passed away Monday December 20, 2021, at St. Francis Medical Center.
Don was born January 19, 1930, to Stella Boucher in Bush, Illinois.
He and Goldie M. Green were married November 22, 1956, at New Salem Methodist Church in Daisy, Missouri. She passed away February 13, 2018, after 61...
Robert Cord
Dec 20, 2021
Robert A. "Bob" Cord, 98, of Fruitland, passed away, Monday, December 20, 2021, at the Jackson Manor Nursing Home in Jackson. He was born December 27, 1922, in St. Louis, MO, son of J.O. and Martha Larsen Cord. He married Iris S. Guess July 6, 1946. She passed away November 3, 2010. Bob graduated in the 1940 class of...
Glenn Edward Darnell
Dec 14, 2021
Glenn Edward Darnell, 57, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday December 14, 2021, at his residence.
He was born March 8, 1964, to Donald and Goldie Green Darnell.
Glenn attended New McKendree United Methodist Church. He especially enjoyed coloring and spending time with his family.
Glenn is survived by his father Don; a sister,...
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