Obituaries

Sep 12, 2020

Nelson Fred “Shorty” Sewing, 91, of Friedheim, passed away at home Saturday, September 12, 2020, the same home in which he was born and baptized.

Born September 8, 1929, Nelson was the fourth child of Robert Herman and Lydia Clara Grossheider Sewing, and called the family farm his home from his birth to his death.

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Sep 10, 2020

Douglas Ray Schreiner, 60, of Jackson, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Giradeau.

He was born December 9, 1959, in Cape Girardeau, to Ray and Lillian Scholl Schreiner.  He and Lynn Burns were married January 4, 2015, at St. Paul Lutheran Church in Jackson.

Doug was a longtime active member...

Sep 9, 2020

Gary Allen Davis, 46, of Jackson and formerly of Crump, died Wednesday, September 9, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center.

He was born November 18, 1973, in Ft. Sill, Oklahoma.

Gary was a 1992 graduate of Delta High School.  He was a carpenter by trade, working many years for Carpenters Local 1770 in Cape Girardeau....

Sep 9, 2020

Pauline Melinda Filla, 70, of Cape Girardeau passed away Wednesday, Sept. 9, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Pauline was born April 28, 1950, in Washington, Missouri, to the late Maurice and Leona Frederick Filla.

Pauline graduated from the University of Colorado with two degrees. She moved from Colorado with her family,...

Sep 8, 2020

William L. “Bill” Green, 89, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at the home of a daughter in Bloomfield, Missouri.

Born February 28, 1931, in Midway, Kentucky, to Jesse J. and Sally Carter Green, he was one of nine children.  He was a graduate of Midway High School.  He met Nan Carpenter on a blind...

Sep 8, 2020

Thomas S. “Tom” Miller, 87, of Millersville, passed away Tuesday, September 8, 2020, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

Born July 31, 1933, in Millersville, to Thomas B. and Mildred I. Stearns Miller, he was one of four children.  Tom married Jo Diane Wise and they had three children, Beverly, Dana, and Thomas J.  He...

Sep 7, 2020

Kathryn W. Kemper, 93, of Altenburg, Missouri passed away Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, at her home.

She was born Jan. 25, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, daughter of Joseph C. and Aileen Howell Woodbury.

After her first marriage, Kathryn lived in St. Louis for 25 years and worked for Paramount Pictures, a travel agency, several family...

Sep 4, 2020

James C. “Jim” Harris, 77, of Jackson, passed away Friday, September 4, 2020, at Advance Nursing Center in Advance, Missouri.

He was born April 27, 1943, in St. Louis, to Roger “Hap” and Christine Settle Harris.  He and Cheryl Harris were married April 29, 1966, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  Their union was blessed with three children, Kim,...

Sep 3, 2020

John Thomas “Tom” Brice, age 83 of Jackson passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020 at the Villas of Jackson.

He was born July 20, 1937 at the old St. Francis Hospital on Good Hope Street in Cape Girardeau, the son of Ira F. and Angela Sciortino Brice.

He and Maxine Elizabeth Brice were married December...

Sep 3, 2020

Alan Kenneth “Rack” Jones, age 87, of Millersville passed away Thursday, September 3, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Dec. 23, 1932, in Cape Girardeau County, Missouri, son of Tony and Vonnie Eddleman Jones.  He and Irene Wunderlich were married April 19, 1952, in Cape Girardeau.  She preceded him in death...

Sep 2, 2020

David Earl Young, age 83 of Jackson passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born September 19, 1936, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Earl and Lucille Craig Young. He married Anita "Louise" Pavish on June 4, 1960 in Wood River, Illinois. They were married 51 years at the time...

Aug 30, 2020

Marilyn McDowell Bollinger, 87, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, August 30, 2020, at the Monticello House in Jackson.

She was born February 4, 1933, in Jackson, Missouri, to William Paul and Blanche Irene Morton McDowell.  She had five siblings, Virginia, Pauline, Phyllis, Jerry, and Harold.

Marilyn attended grade school in Fruitland and was a 1951...

Aug 25, 2020

Fern Olive Lange, 88, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, August 25, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born September 16, 1931 in the State of Kansas, daughter of Columbus F. “Lum” and Cora R. Nelson Crader.  She and Richard F. Lange were married January 15, 1947, in Arkansas.

Fern was...

Aug 24, 2020

Terry Lynn Cattron, 60, of Jackson, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020, at his home.

He was born November 13, 1959, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, to Lowen and Clara Burton Cattron.

Terry was a graduate of Jackson High School.  He worked several years at Midwest Engines in Cape Girardeau and later owned and operated Terry’s...

Aug 22, 2020

Paula Sue Bridges Smith, 71, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born October 12, 1948, in Cape Girardeau, to Paul and Lillian Brennan Bridges.

Paula was a 1967 graduate of Cape Central High School.  She was a beautician at Kathleen’s Beauty Shop...

Aug 21, 2020

Jimmie D. Smith, 77, of Jackson, passed away Friday August 21, 2020 at his home in Jackson.   He was born August 23, 1942, in Senath, Missouri, to William “Bill” and Gladys Dye Smith. He and Sandra Jean Mungle were married November 27, 1982, in Jackson.

Jimmie served honorably in the U.S. Army from 1960 -1963, during the...

Aug 18, 2020

Earl W. Stovall, Jr., 88, of Jackson, Missouri passed away Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at Southeast Missouri Hospital.

He was born November 12, 1931, in Jackson, Missouri, son of Earl W. and Mattie D. Morton Stovall Sr. He and Verna A. Raymer Farmer  were married January 23, 1976 in Warren, Arkansas.

Earl was a lifelong...

Aug 17, 2020

Barbara J. Farquhar, 90, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, at the Chaffee Nursing Center in Chaffee, Missouri.

Barbara was born April 5, 1930 in Chicago, Illinois, to Henry and Lucille Gladish Ochs.  She and John M. Farquhar were married October 2, 1960, in Houston, Texas.

Barbara graduated from Cape Central High...

Aug 14, 2020

Elza Seabaugh, 83, of Jackson, passed away Friday, August 14, 2020 at Heartland Care and Rehab in Cape Girardeau.

He was born November 29, 1936 in Bollinger County, son of Truman and Ivd Crites Seabaugh. He and Sharon Ervin were married January 1, 1984, she survives.

Elza worked for Cupples Manufacturing in St. Louis before...

Aug 12, 2020

Don Wesley Sander, 70, of Sikeston, Missouri, formerly of Jackson, passed away Wednesday, August 12, 2020, at his home.

He was born May 28, 1950, in Gordonville, Missouri, to Edwin W. and Ida F. Wessel Sander.  He was baptized and confirmed at Zion Lutheran Church in Gordonville, Missouri.

Don attended the Gordonville Grade School and...