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Randy Ross
Jul 19, 2025
Robert “Randy” Ross, age 63, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 19, 2025, leaving a legacy of compassion, humor, and unwavering love for his family.
Born June 14, 1962, in Cape Girardeau to the late James Edward Ross and Teddy Joyce Ross (Hughes), Randy lived a life rooted in service and care.
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George "Duke" Leroy Howard
Jul 18, 2025
George "Duke" Howard, 89, of Cape Girardeau passed away Friday, July 18, 2025, at Mercy Southeast in Cape Girardeau.
He was born on August 26, 1935, in Palmyra, son of Hiram and Elsie Davis Howard. Duke and Janice Acord were married on September 11, 1965, in St. Louis. They were married for 52 years when she passed...
Boyd R Slemmer
Jul 15, 2025
Boyd R. Slemmer, 72, of Gordonville passed away Tuesday, July 15, 2025, at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee.
There will be a private family service. McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family by clicking on the tribute wall tab above...
James Curtis Alexander
Jul 14, 2025
James C. Alexander, age 78, of Gravois Mills, passed away July 14, 2025, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Warrensburg. He was born March 21, 1947, in Hammond, Indiana, a son of the late James H. and Helen (Cook) Alexander.
On June 4, 2011, at The Apostolic Church, he was united in marriage to his surviving wife,...
Larry Joe Smith
Jul 12, 2025
Larry Joe Smith, 82, of Jackson passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his daughter's home.
He was born October 19, 1942, in Kennett, son of Albert and Edith Bailey Smith. He and Wanda Dycus were married on June 7, 1960.
Larry had a passion for vintage automobiles and still owned an old Model A....
Eugenia "Gina" Michelle Cureton
Jul 12, 2025
Eugenia "Gina" Cureton, 32, of Patton passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at her mother's home in Millersville.
She was born on November 24, 1992, in Perryville, daughter of Edward Cureton and Shelley Johnson Williams
Gina graduated from Meadow Heights high school in 2011. She was employed by her mother at Crossroads in Sedgewickville and...
Tony A. Moore
Jul 12, 2025
Anthony “Tony” A. Moore, 72, of Oak Ridge, passed away Saturday, July 12, 2025, at his home.
Tony was born November 29, 1952, in Cape Girardeau, to Fred A. and Frances “Pat” Diamond Moore. He and Marilyn Wilhelm were married November 26, 1972, at St. John’s United Church of Christ near Fruitland.
Tony attended Nell...
Kirk L. Henrickson
Jul 11, 2025
Kirk L. Henrickson was born September 9, 1948, in Willmar, Minnesota, and passed away July 11, 2025, in Cape Girardeau Missouri. A beloved husband, father, brother, and grandfather, Kirk lived a life marked by compassion, a sense of duty, and an unwavering commitment to uplifting those around him.
After graduating from Willmar High School and Willmar Community...
Joann Rose (Stoverink) Ulrich
Jul 9, 2025
Joann Rose Ulrich, 88, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2025, at Monticello House in Jackson.
She was born May 16, 1937, in Laflin, Missouri, to Joseph and Florence Vandeven Stoverink. She and William "Bill" R. Ulrich were married April 12, 1958. Three children were born to their union: Bob, Randy, and Stephanie. They had been...
Lane Peerman Mcclard
Jul 8, 2025
Lane Peerman McClard, 88, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, July 8, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
He was born October 6, 1936, in Jackson, son of George Dayton McClard and Edna Williams.
Lane graduated from Jackson High School in 1954 and honorably served in the Missouri National Guard from 1955 to...
Jim W. Wills
Jul 7, 2025
Dr. James W. “Jim” Wills, 71, of Jackson valiantly fought an 11-month battle with pancreatic cancer. He passed away Monday, July 7, 2025, at his home.
Born April 1, 1954, in Cape Girardeau to Dr. Thomas David “T.D.” and Pauline “Polly” Wells Wills, Jim was the youngest of three children.
He was a 1972 graduate...
Gail Denise (Unterreiner) Lichtenegger
Jul 7, 2025
Gail Denise (Unterreiner) Lichtenegger was born August 28, 1957, at Perry County Memorial Hospital to Raymond and Dorothea (Layton) Unterreiner. She was baptized, received first Holy Communion, and was confirmed at Christ the Savior Church in Brewer, MO. Gail was joined in marriage to James at Christ the Savior Church on June 24, 1978. She was an active member...
Christina Louise (Proffer) Day
Jul 4, 2025
Christina "Tina" Day, 51, of Jackson valiantly fought a 14-month battle with Glioblastoma. She passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, at her home in Fruitland.
Tina was born October 1, 1973, in Cape Girardeau, to Brenda Proffer. She was a 1992 graduate of Chaffee High School.
Tina and Dean Day were married September 29, 2012,...
Larry Miller
Jul 4, 2025
Larry Keith Miller, 80, was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at his beloved Two Bar M Ranch in Neely's Landing, surrounded by his loving wife Patricia "Patty" Miller and grandson Christopher Watson. It was fitting that we lost a true patriot who embodied the enduring spirit of the American West, a 21st-century cowboy, on the...
Clara (King) Ahrens
Jul 2, 2025
Clara Ahrens, 88, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, July 2, 2025, at Chateau Girardeau.
She was born on July 8, 1936, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Elmer King and Meta Voshage Fiehler. At the age of two, she was lovingly raised by Henry and Laura Voshage.
Clara was baptized on August 30, 1936, by the...
Doyle Oehl
Jun 28, 2025
Doyle M. Oehl, 73, of rural Jackson, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, while doing what he loved – farming.
He was born August 29, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, to Marlen E. and Lorene F. Rose Oehl. He was baptized at Trinity Lutheran Church in Friedheim. He was an eight-grade graduate of St. Paul Lutheran School and...
Mary Sue (Ritter) Niemann
Jun 28, 2025
Mary Sue Hampton Niemann 91, passed Saturday June 28, 2025, at The Chateau Girardeau, Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Born August 10, 1933, to Clarence “Brick” and Mabel Kurre Ritter. Sue graduated from Jackson High School and Southeast Missouri State University. She earned her master’s degree in elementary education.
Sue married Chuck Hampton August 11, 1957, in...
Marian (Mccormick) Martin
Jun 24, 2025
Marian "Candy" Frances Martin, 75, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at her home.
She was born on June 15, 1950, in Santa Rosa, California, daughter of William Benard and Margaret Louise Daugherty McCormick. She and Gerald Joe Martin were married on August 28, 1999. They were married nearly 19 years when he passed away...
Donna M. Young
Jun 23, 2025
Donna M. Young, 54, of Fredericktown, Missouri, formerly of Jackson, passed away Monday, June 23, 2025, in Cape Girardeau.
She was born December 11, 1970, in Cape Girardeau, to Larry Lee and Saundra Stearns Young.
She was a 1989 graduate of Jackson High School, and a member of Bethel Assembly of God Church in Cape...
Clarence Steven (Henry) Henry
Jun 22, 2025
Clarence Henry, 71, of Millersville passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at his home.
He was born on September 12, 1953, in Bloomfield, son of Clarence and Georgia Henry. He and Laura O'Neill were married on December 1, 1975, in Bloomfield. They had been married for 36 years when she passed away on February 4, 2016.
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