Obituaries

Oct 6, 2021

Maxine Rose Nolte, age 97, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, October 6, 2021, at the Monticello House in Jackson.

She was born September 25, 1924, in Jackson, daughter of Fred and Francis Milde Koch.  She and Ernest Martin Nolte were married April 14, 1944.  He passed away April 2, 1997.

Maxine was a graduate of...

Oct 3, 2021

Allen Mitchell Abernathy, 66, of Jackson passed away Sunday, Oct. 3, 2021, at his home. He was born Nov. 9, 1954, in Zalma, Missouri, son of Marvin and Haley Slaughter Abernathy. Allen served in the U.S. Navy. Loving survivors include a son, Nicholas Abernathy of Jackson; two daughters, Angie (Billy) Piercey of Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, and Haley (Robert Topps) Abernathy of...

Oct 3, 2021

Scott Carter Toll, 57, of Jackson passed away at The Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau after a long courageous battle with cancer on Sunday, October 3, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born January 4, 1964, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, son of Jack and Marilynne Anne Baker Toll. He and Lisa Stamp were married on January...

Oct 1, 2021

Donna R. Palmer, 87, of Jackson, Missouri, formerly of Monette, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 1, 2021, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

She was born March 16, 1934, in Taft, California, to Joe and Edith Long Kenney.  She and Hubert Palmer were married January 7, 1953, in Joplin, Missouri.  They had been married 64 years...

Sep 30, 2021

Allen Lane Peetz, 54, of Jackson passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born January 29, 1967, in Cape Girardeau, son of Edwin “Junior” and Elsie Nitsch Peetz.

Allen was a 1985 graduate of Jackson High School.  He graduated from Kirkwood Community College in Cedar Rapids, Iowa...

Sep 30, 2021

Virginia M. Cashion, 77, of Hendersonville, Tennessee, formerly of Scott City, Missouri, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Life Care Center of Old Hickory in Nashville, Tennessee.

She was born August 10, 1944, in Bollinger County, Missouri, to the Rev. William “Willie” and Pearl Eaker Stratton.  She was first married to Jimmy Lee Williams.  They had...

Sep 29, 2021

Cynthia Lynn Greco, 56, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at her home. She was born December 5, 1964, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Leroy and Ruth Kaufman Hahn. Cindy was a 1983 graduate of Jackson High School. Her enjoyment in life came from caring for her great niece and great nephews. Cindy played a vital part...

Sep 28, 2021

On Tuesday, September 28, 2021, JESUS called sweet, spunky, and loud Chelsea Taylor Dye to be home with HIM. No one who knew her or loved her was ready for this, but GOD is always in control and has the plan. Chelsea came into this world at 10:44 p.m., on Wednesday March 24, 1993, at Southeast Hospital in Cape...

Sep 28, 2021

Patricia "Patty" Irene Skelton Matlock, 68, of Pocahontas, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the Jackson Manor. (If you asked her, she was forever 29).

She was born November 28, 1952, in Gordonville, Missouri to the Evelyn Skelton Dake and was raised by her grandmother, the late Pearl Skelton. Patty graduated from Jackson High School in...

Sep 28, 2021

Alberta Louise Dougan, 75, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at the Villas of Jackson.

The third of three children, Alberta was born November 5, 1945, in Cape Girardeau, to Albert H. and Dorothy Probst Macke.

Alberta and R. Neil Dougan were married July 17, 1971.  They had been married nearly 50 years...

Sep 27, 2021

Anna Darline Swope, 74, of Sikeston, Missouri passed away Monday, September 27, 2021 at her home. She was born June 6, 1947, in East Prairie, Missouri, daughter of Roy McVay and Annabell McElreath Swope. Darline attended Kelly High School and later graduated from nursing school. She worked many years as an LPN at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston....

Sep 27, 2021

Kenneth Julius Ruff, 91, of Jackson, passed on to his reward of eternal life Monday September 27, 2021, at Chateau Girardeau Rehabilitation Center.

Kenneth was born December 9, 1927, in Wartburg, Illinois to Theodore William and Dorina Estella Straub Ruff.  His parents moved to Red Bud, Illinois to enable him to attend Waterloo High School.  He was...

Sep 25, 2021

Ronnie Sullivan, 69, of Benton, Missouri, formerly of Las Vegas, NV died September 25, 2021, at St. Franics Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO. There will be no memorial visitation or memorial services held. Ronnie's family entrusted McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson with her final arrangements. Memorial contributions to the family are appreciated. To make an...

Sep 25, 2021

Freda J. Stover, 89, of Jackson passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021, at the Monticello House in Jackson surrounded by her family. She was born November 28, 1931, in LaForge, Missouri, daughter of Aubrey Lee and Beulah Robinson Glidewell. She and Herschel "Doc" Stover were married January 10, 1949, in Tunica, Mississippi. He passed away September 28, 2005. Freda...

Sep 24, 2021

Cecelia I. Bender, 89, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Friday, September 24, 2021, at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was born November 2, 1931, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Herbert and Barbara Exler Borchelt. She and Arthur J. Bender were married on May 27, 1956. He passed away July 22, 2007. Cecelia attended grade school at Egypt...

Sep 22, 2021

Norma E. Sewing, 95, of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

She was born November 27, 1925, in Cape Girardeau, to Leo and Amanda I. Meyer Peetz.  She was baptized and confirmed at St. James United Church of Christ in Tilsit, Missouri.

Norma and Walter M. Sewing were united...

Sep 22, 2021

Allyn Dale Penny, 68, formerly of Jackson, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Levering Regional Health Care in Hannibal, Missouri.

Allyn was born August 15, 1953, to Patty J. Brooks, in Oregon.

Allyn’s childhood nickname was “Smiley”, and his sweet smile will be missed by all who were fortunate enough to know him.

Sep 15, 2021

On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Tarl E. Luhring, 29, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away in an automobile accident near Paducah, Kentucky. He was born March 26, 1992, in Gainesville, Florida, to Mark and Darla Jo Poston Luhring. He and Amanda Burnett were united in marriage October 15, 2015, on a destination wedding in Ruskin, Florida. Tarl was a...

Sep 15, 2021

Virginia Lee Hutson, 93, of Jackson, Missouri passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the Lutheran Home.

She was born April 28, 1928, in Burfordville, Missouri daughter of Arbon and Opal Rhodes Slinkard. She and Robert Odney “Bob” Hutson were married April 27, 1949.They were married 56 years when he passed away July 11, 2005.

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Sep 11, 2021

Dorothy “Dottie” V. Eaker, age 83, of Cape Girardeau was granted peace when she entered her eternal home on Sept. 11, 2021. Dottie had spent the last 10 months in a skilled nursing facility.

Dorothy was born in Painton, Missouri, daughter of Charles and Hattie Head. She graduated from Bell City High School in 1956 and moved...