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Nellie Christine (Varner)  Randol - Lipp

Nellie Christine (Varner) Randol - Lipp

Jun 22, 2025

Nellie Randol Lipp, 87, of Jackson passed away June 22, 2025, at The Villas of Jackson.

She was born on February 12, 1938, in Soddy-Daisy, Tennessee, to James Russell and Grace Gertrude Smith Varner. She married Mike Randol on May 26, 1961, and they had two sons: Mark and James. Mike passed away on April 8, 1974,...

Ina Marie (Barnes)  Brown

Ina Marie (Barnes) Brown

Jun 22, 2025

Ina Marie Brown, 74, of Altenburg, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Auburn Creek in Cape Girardeau.

She was born on August 3, 1950, in Lesterville, Missouri, daughter of Joseph Jewell and Willow Faye Pogue Barnes.

Ina was one of a kind-a woman with a heart too big for this world and a stubborn...

Truman Dale Petzoldt

Truman Dale Petzoldt

Jun 19, 2025

Truman D. Petzoldt, 80, of Cape Girardeau formerly of Oak Ridge passed away Thursday, June 19, 2025, at the Lutheran Home.

He was born on September 21, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, son of Rito Henry and Nelta Clara Ludwig Petzoldt.

His first marriage was to JoAnn Sauerbrunn on October 1, 1966, at Oak Ridge Baptist...

Ralph James Craig

Ralph James Craig

Jun 18, 2025

Ralph J. Craig Sr,, 74, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Wednesday, June 18, 2025, at his home.

He was born on January 19, 1951, in Cape Girardeau, son of Tom and Beulah Bowerman Craig. He and Wanda R. Schweppe were married on July 22, 1972.

Ralph graduated from Cape Central High School in 1969. After...

Richard R. Conley

Richard R. Conley

Jun 17, 2025

Richard R. Conley, 81, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Southeast.

He was born on July 20, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, son of William and Virginia Crader Conley. He and Patricia Randol were married on August 1, 1964.

Richard was a member of the Immaculate Conception Church in Jackson and...

Lucy Jeanette (Riley)  Adkisson

Lucy Jeanette (Riley) Adkisson

Jun 11, 2025

Lucy Jeanette Riley Adkisson, 78, of Jackson formerly of East Prairie passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. Her loving family surrounded her as she went to her heavenly home.

She was born June 20,1946, to the late Clifton and Earlene Nolen Riley in Deventer, Missouri on the family farm....

Dale M. Myers

Dale M. Myers

Jun 11, 2025

After a recent diagnosis of multiple myeloma, Dale M. Myers, 87, of Jackson, met Christ, his Lord and Savior.  Dale passed away Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born August 8, 1937, in Old Appleton, Missouri, to Paul J. and Hester Frissell Myers.  He and Judith Daume were married...

Helen Lee (Southard)  Seabaugh

Helen Lee (Southard) Seabaugh

Jun 6, 2025

Helen Lee Seabaugh, 84, of Jackson passed away Friday, June 6, 2025, at her home.

She was born on April 5, 1941, in Cape Girardeau, daughter of Herman and Roberta Gross Southard. She and Ardell Seabaugh were married on April 29, 1962, at New McKendree United Methodist Church in Jackson. They were married 56 years when he...

Ruth Naomi (Brown)  Walker

Ruth Naomi (Brown) Walker

Jun 2, 2025

R uth Naomi Walker, 91, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, June 2, 2025, at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau. She was born October 11, 1933, in Cape Girardeau, to Frank and Mary Elizabeth O'Howell Brown. She and David Earl Walker were married July 27, 1950, in Cape Girardeau. They had been married 62 years when David...

Mark W. Preusser

Mark W. Preusser

May 31, 2025

Mark Wayne Preusser, 69, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Saturday, May 31, 2025, at Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri.

Mark was born November 19, 1955, in Cape Girardeau, to Nelson V. and Marian E. Popp Preusser.  He was baptized and confirmed at Trinity Lutheran Church in Shawneetown.   He and Mary Lou Gilliland were married June 16,...

Joan Elizabeth Falcetti

Joan Elizabeth Falcetti

May 30, 2025

Joan Elizabeth Falcetti, 82 of Jackson, formerly of Imperial, Missouri, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025 at the Villas of Jackson.

She was born June 7, 1942 in Arcadia, Missouri to Lando and Arminta Bird. She and Richard “Dick” Falcetti were married July 14, 1962, in Imperial, Missouri.  They had been married 53 years when Dick passed...

Kenneth E Abernathy

Kenneth E Abernathy

May 28, 2025

Kenneth E. Abernathy, 89, of Jackson passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at his home. He was born on February 8, 1936, in St. Louis, to Linus and Bertha Hermina Voges Abernathy. He and Mary Lou Fronabarger were married on October 4, 1958, at Oak Ridge Baptist Church. Kenny graduated from Jackson High School in 1953 and dedicated eight...

Pearl "Jim" James Kester

Pearl "Jim" James Kester

May 28, 2025

Pearl James "Jim" Kester, 91, of Jackson passed away Wednesday May 28, 2025, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau. He was born on January 9, 1934, in Friedheim, son of Ferdinand and Mary Bequette Kester. He and Norma Koenig were married August 14, 1970. Jim was inducted into the United States Navy on March 2, 1953, and...

Glen W. Birk

Glen W. Birk

May 25, 2025

God needed someone to till the earth, grow crops and tend his animals to help feed his people, so he made farmers and on May 25, 2025, one such farmer, Glen Birk, was called to his eternal home.

Born in Tilsit, August 21, 1935, the third son to Martin and Martha [Best] Birk, Glen learned early to...

Joan (Roberts)  Hillier

Joan (Roberts) Hillier

May 23, 2025

Joan Hillier, beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed into the presence of the Lord on May 23, 2025, at the age of 85.

Born on June 24, 1939, Joan was preceded in death by her parents, Opal and Myrl Roberts. Joan lived a life filled with love, resilience, and devotion to her family and friends.

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Betty L (Schwach)  Bishop

Betty L (Schwach) Bishop

May 23, 2025

Betty L Bishop has a change of address. She has entered into the presence of God. She took her final journey to His home in Glory with her Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, May 23, 2025. She was preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Ethel C. and James E. "Breezy" Wiseman and husband, Paul J. Bishop, who...

Mattie Lee (Goza)  Clippard

Mattie Lee (Goza) Clippard

May 22, 2025

Mattie Lee Goza Clippard, 93, of Jackson passed away Thursday, May 22, 2025, at The Villas of Jackson. She was born the youngest of four children on January 9, 1932, in Jackson, daughter of Robert and Nadine Criddle Goza. She and Bob Elwood Clippard were married on September 9, 1950, in Piggott, Arkansas. They were married for 73 years...

Sherry Kay (Harris)  De La Cruz

Sherry Kay (Harris) De La Cruz

May 21, 2025

Sherry De La Cruz, 77, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at her home. She was born on October 10, 1947, in Boone, Iowa, daughter of Richard Lewis and Helen Nichols Harris. She and Dr. Danilo De La Cruz were married on April 29, 1972. They were married for 48 years when he passed away on...

Betty Jo (Jones)  Riehn

Betty Jo (Jones) Riehn

May 16, 2025

B etty Jo Riehn, 95, of Millersville, passed away Friday, May 16, 2025, at her home. The fifth of nine children, Betty was born December 23, 1929, in Millersville, to Samuel D. and Opal A. "Allyne" Wise Jones. She was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School. She and Melvin Riehn were married May 6, 1950, at the courthouse...

Esther Elizabeth Cook

Esther Elizabeth Cook

May 15, 2025

Our beloved mother and grandmother Esther E. Cook, 86, of Jackson, went home to be with the Lord Jesus Thursday, May 15, 2025, at her home in Jackson, Missouri. Born September 28, 1938, in Randles, Missouri, to the Rev. Hiram Widner and Marie Lee Johnson Smith. Esther was one of eight children. She was a graduate of Buckhorn School...

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