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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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Alvie J. "Al" Lummus

Alvie J. "Al" Lummus

Apr 13, 2026

Alvie J. “Al” Lummus, 92, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, April 13, 2026, at Chateau Girardeau in Cape Girardeau.

He was born May 6, 1933, in Farrar, Texas, to Dewey E. and Lillie P. (Lively) Lummus. He married Mary Burns Jenkins on June 29, 1991, in Virginia.

Al played high school football in Mexia, Texas. Following graduation, he continued playing football...

Thomas J Baker

Thomas J Baker

Apr 11, 2026

Thomas Jenkins Baker, 80, of Chaffee, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at the Chaffee Nursing Center. Tom lived a life defined by hard work, quiet strength, and a deep devotion to the people he loved.

He was born on December 23, 1945, to Audrey Malone and Albert Baker. He was a proud graduate of Cape Central High School...

Patricia Belle Busey

Patricia Belle Busey

Apr 9, 2026

Patricia Belle Busey 89, of Jackson, passed away Thursday April 9, 2026, at Hubble Creek Skilled Nursing Facility in Jackson. She was born June 30, 1936, in Waterloo, Iowa, to Wilmer and Meryl Ranard Griffith. Patricia married Mr. Jerrel Earl Busey on May 19, 1957, in Waterloo, Iowa and four children were born to their union. Patricia was a 1954...

Wesley Kyle Manuel

Wesley Kyle Manuel

Apr 6, 2026

Wesley Kyle Manuel, age 49, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2026, surrounded by loving family, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Born on June 29, 1976, in Rolla, Missouri, he was the son of Oliver K. and Caroline A. Howk Manuel.

Kyle was a beloved son and brother, known for his witty humor, infectious snickering...

Sue Ann Smith

Sue Ann Smith

Apr 6, 2026

Sue Ann Seay Smith, 85, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Jackson, passed away Monday, April 6, 2026, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born June 9, 1940, in Rector, Arkansas, to E.P. “Pinkney” and Clora Walker Seay. She married the Elmer Lee “Larry” Smith on June 25, 1960, in Rector, Arkansas. They had been married 65 years when...

Randy Louis Statler

Randy Louis Statler

Mar 29, 2026

Surrounded by his loving family and friends, Randy Louis Statler, 71, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2026, at his home near Oak Ridge. Randy courageously fought pancreatic cancer the past 12 months.

Randy was born March 30, 1954, in Cape Girardeau, to Loyd and Viola Bender Statler. He and Sherri Brotherton were married September 8, 1979, at New McKendree Methodist Church...

Glenn Ellis Thompson

Glenn Ellis Thompson

Mar 28, 2026

Glenn Ellis Thompson, 61 of Oak Ridge passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo.

He was born on May 24, 1964, in Oak Ridge, to Nelson Herman and Lois Evelyn Barks Thompson.

Glen was raised on the family farm in Oak Ridge. After graduating High School in Oak Ridge, Glenn continued Farming and taking care...

Paul Francis Drum

Paul Francis Drum

Mar 28, 2026

UPDATE: The family has added a brief visitation at St. John's United Church of Christ prior to the graveside service. Paul F. Drum, 88, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2026, at his home in Fruitland. He was born September 12, 1937, in Millersville, Missouri, to Wilson K. and Viola Stearns Drum. He and Anna Marie (Biri) Gerler were married March...

James Donald Turner

James Donald Turner

Mar 27, 2026

James Donald Turner, 98, of Jackson, passed away Friday, March 27, 2026, at the Hubble Creek Skilled Nursing Home in Jackson.

He was born July 11, 1927, in Oak Ridge to Pier and Ruby (Cotner) Turner. He was a graduate of Oak Ridge High School.

James Donald Turner and Sara Rose Propst were married March 5, 1955, in Jackson. Their union was...

Larry Don Yarbro

Larry Don Yarbro

Mar 24, 2026

Larry Don Yarbro, 63, of Jackson, passed away peacefully at home on March 24, 2026. He was born April 10, 1962 in Chaffee, Missouri, to Larry G. and Donna King Yarbro. Larry Don and Edna Walter were united in marriage on March 6, 1982, in Tilsit, and together they built a life full of love and instilled it into their...

Delia R. Dittmer

Delia R. Dittmer

Mar 22, 2026

Delia R. Dittmer, 88, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, March 22, 2026, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

Born July 17, 1937, in Boone, Iowa, to Lawrence A. and Delia F. Shadle Larson, Delia was one of thirteen children. She was a graduate of Boone High School. She and Clarence R. Dittmer were married November 27, 1954, at Sacred Heart...

Anita June Hahs

Anita June Hahs

Mar 19, 2026

Anita June Hahs, 91, of Jackson, passed peacefully to her heavenly home on March 19, 2026, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

She was born December 7, 1934 near Lilbourn, Missouri to James E. and Evia McKenzie Calhoun. Anita was the oldest of three children.

Anita graduated from Parma High School and then went to work at the Leigh Insurance Agency...

Cathy Jane Overbeck

Cathy Jane Overbeck

Mar 17, 2026

Cathy Jane Overbeck of Jackson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 surrounded by her family at Mercy Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

She was born March 24, 1957, in Cape Girardeau, to Jimmie and Mary Diamond Maglone.

On January 19, 1979, Cathy married David Overbeck in Jackson, and together they built a loving family and had four beautiful children, Matthew,...

Larry Smith

Larry Smith

Mar 17, 2026

Elmer Lee “Larry” Smith, 92, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2026, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born December 20, 1933, in Lowndes, Missouri, to Charley B. and Clemma Hughey Smith. He and Sue Ann Seay were married June 25, 1960, in Rector, Arkansas. Larry enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1954...

Abraham Patrick Feeney

Abraham Patrick Feeney

Mar 15, 2026

Parents, Derek and Rebekah Smith Feeney, of Jackson, are saddened for the loss of their preterm infant son, Abraham Patrick Feeney. Abraham met Jesus on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

In addition to his parents, Abraham is survived by his sisters, Charlotte and Evelynn Feeney.

Survivors of the paternal family include grandparents, Patrick and Bonnie Klaus Feeney of Jackson; aunt, Brittany (James) Hammack...

Betty Sue Borgfield

Betty Sue Borgfield

Mar 15, 2026

Betty Sue Borgfield, age 72, of Jackson, passed away Sunday at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born May 1, 1953, in Cape Girardeau, the daughter of Lrea and Florence Samuel Reid. On May 29, 1971, she married Terry W. Borgfield in Jackson, and together they shared 54 years of marriage.

Betty attended school in Jackson and dedicated many...

David E. Stagner

David E. Stagner

Mar 13, 2026

David Edward Stagner, 62, peacefully passed away into the arms of his Heavenly Father, Friday, March 13, 2026, surrounded by his loving family, at his home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born November 22, 1963, in Cairo, Illinois, to Robert and Carolyn Hughes Stagner. He and Charlotte Clubb were married in September 1989.

David had a master’s degree in business administration and...

John Jeffery Walter

John Jeffery Walter

Mar 12, 2026

John Jeffery Walter, 63, of Jackson passed away Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.

He was born June 8, 1962, in Cape Girardeau, son of Alfred G. “Pop” and Arlene Louise Krueger Walter. John and Valerie “Velvet” Legrand were married April 24, 1982, at Hanover Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau.

John was always “piddling” with something,...

Allie Jeanette Curnell

Allie Jeanette Curnell

Mar 12, 2026

Allie " Jeanette " Curnell, 88 years old of Oak Ridge Missouri, passed March 12, 2026, at her home in the presence of loved ones.

Jeanette was born September 25, 1937, to Father Raymond Clingingsmith and Mother Hazel Schneider. She was a dedicated member of 1st Baptist Scott City Church. She was a loving Mother, Grandmother and Great- Grandmother. She was...

Betty Louise Yount

Betty Louise Yount

Mar 10, 2026

Betty Louise Yount, age 97, passed away Tuesday March 10, 2026 at the Parkland Health Center in Farmington, Missouri. She was the kindest, most unselfish person anyone could meet; a beautiful soul inside and out.

Born in Cape Girardeau, MO on July 6, 1928 daughter of Tony L. “Ted” and Grace B. Seabaugh Dolle. She was a devoted Christian wife, mother,...

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