Obituaries

Apr 7, 2020

Donna Lee Dockins, 81, of Jackson, met her Lord and Savior, on Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born August 25, 1938, in St. Louis.  Donna’s paternal grandmother resided in Jackson, so her father, James L. “Pat” Malone, often brought Donna to Jackson.  She learned to love the community,...

Apr 6, 2020

The family of the late Richard Sides has scheduled the following memorial arrangements:   A visitation will be held from 9 to 10:30 a.m., Saturday, June 27, 2020, at Shawnee Hills Baptist Church, 1204 Brandom Street, in Jackson, Missouri.  The Rev. Don Estes will officiate a memorial service at 10:30 a.m., immediately followed by military honors.

Beloved husband,...

Apr 5, 2020

Robert Daniel Huffman, 65, of Jackson passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020 at Southeast Hospital.

He was born June 9, 1954, in Lutesville, son of Robert Amos and Lela Genice Crader Huffman.  He and Karla Sue Brown were married May 10, 1979 in Jackson.

Dan was a 1973 graduate of Leopold High School. He honorable...

Apr 5, 2020

Beloved Jackson elementary school teacher, Ellen L. Lewis, 65, of Jackson, unexpectedly passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at her home.

She was born October 1, 1954, in Cape Girardeau, to Leonard N. “Lefty” and Louise A. Morton Swan.  She and Howard Lewis were married October 22, 1977, at St. John’s Lutheran Church in Pocahontas, also the...

Apr 4, 2020

Robert “Bro. Bob” Poe, 76 of Burfordville Mo., died April 4,2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center Cape Girardeau Mo.

He was born September 5, 1943, in Cape Girardeau, to Everett and Eula (Scott) Poe.  He and Aline Newell were married June 28, 1963, in Millersville, Missouri.  During their wonderful 56 years together, they enjoyed spending time with...

Apr 2, 2020

Anthony Lloyd Babbs, 39, of Fulton, Kentucky, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.

Anthony was born September 24, 1980, in Cahokia, Illinois the son of Vickie Babbs.

Loving survivors include his mother, Vickie Babbs of Fulton, Kentucky, the love of his life, Shannon Moore and...

Apr 2, 2020

Esther G. Slaughter, 98, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Thursday, April 2, 2020, at her home.

She was born January 18, 1922, in Gordonville, Missouri, to Ben and Agusta Eggiman Willa.

Esther attended the former Campus School and graduated from cosmetology school.  On a blind date in 1941, she met R. O. “Jack” Slaughter.  Shortly...

Apr 1, 2020

Bobby Jean Wendel, age 86, of Jackson passed away Wednesday April 1, 2020 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born July 3, 1933, near Tilsit, son of Martin Henry and Nelda Elizabeth Kasten Wendel. He and Barbara Lee Schreiner were married August 2, 1952.  She survives.

Bobby graduated from Jackson High School....

Mar 30, 2020

Homer Greening, 86, of Jackson, passed away Monday, March 30, 2020, at Southeast Hopsital in Cape Girardeau.

One of three children, Homer was born December 17, 1933, in Monroe County, Missouri, to Frederick and Nadine Dooley Greening.

He was a graduate of Hannibal High School in Hannibal, Missouri.  He was a corporal in the U.S....

Mar 29, 2020

Karen L. Borgfield Vogelsang, 65, of Houston, Texas, formerly of Jackson, passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020, at her home in Houston.

She was born April 11, 1954, in Cape Girardeau, to Kenneth and Peggy Martin Borgfield.  She was a graduate of Jackson High School and attended SEMO University.

Karen resided the past 40 years...

Mar 28, 2020

Brent Allen Parker, 56, of St. Louis, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Saturday, March 28, 2020, at Green Park Nursing Home in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was born September 30, 1963 in Cape Girardeau, to Billy Ray and Mary Ann Menz Parker. Brent married Cheryl Asher April 28, 2001. They had been married only seven years...

Mar 27, 2020

Gary E. Arnzen, 53, of Jackson, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020, at his home.

He was born September 17, 1966, in St. Charles, Missouri, to Ralph and Judy Summers Arnzen.  He and Belinda Wooten were married September 4, 1999, in Jackson.

Gary graduated from Scott City High School and served honorably in the U.S....

Mar 25, 2020

Elvira Engert, 93, of Oak Ridge passed away Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born March 2, 1927 in Tilsit, Missouri daughter of  Otto F. and Wilhemina Baer Werner. She and Edward E. “Cut” Engert were married September 24, 1950 in Frohna, Missouri.  He passed away April 14, 2006.

Mar 24, 2020

Helen Pearl Seabaugh, often affectionately known as “Aunt Pearl”, passed away Tuesday, March 24, 2020, in Scott City.

She was born November 28, 1928, in Bollinger County, Missouri, to Edward and Sarah Crites.  She was a graduate of the former Sedgewickville Grade School.

Pearl and Elmer L. “Luke” Seabaugh were married December 24, 1946.   Six...

Mar 22, 2020

Janice Cittadino Lovekamp age 73, of Jackson passed away on Sunday,  March 22, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born December 23, 1946 in New Orleans, Louisiana to Sam “Toby” and Lucille Smith Cittadino.   Janice and John Lovekamp married on October 15, 1977 in the parish of Saint Tammany Louisiana. She and...

Mar 21, 2020

Gary Bruce Pender, age 61, of Jackson passed away, Saturday, March 21, 2020 at the Life Care Center in Cape Girardeau.

He was born November 25, 1958 in Cape Girardeau son of Robert H. and Anna Marie Graham Pender. Gary married Brenda Brotherton December 22, 1995.

Gary was a graduate of Cape Central High School...

Mar 21, 2020

Ruby Maxine Fellows age 83 of Jackson passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at her home.

She was born June 26, 1936 in Sedgewickville, Missouri to Jesse James and Metta Elva Barks Loberg. Maxine married Edward “Bud” Fellows July 3, 1954 at the Sedgewickville Methodist Church.

Maxine graduated from Jackson High School in 1953. She...

Mar 20, 2020

John K. Kinder, 68, of Jackson, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

Visitation is from 10 to 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

The funeral is at 11 a.m., Wednesday, March 25, 2020, at the funeral home, with the Rev....

Mar 19, 2020

Known by family and friends as an avid lover of dogs, Breanna Ashley Wade , 20 , of Cape Girardeau, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020.

She was born December 10, 1999, in Greenville, Texas.

Breanna was a 2018 graduate of Scott City High School.  Later the same year, she received her certification as a...

Mar 18, 2020

With family by her side, Gospel music playing in the background, and the 23rd Psalm being read to her, Bonnie Sue Allen, 80, of Jackson, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, March 18, 2020, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born April 27, 1939, in Canalou, Missouri, to Cleadth “Bud” and Beulah Cullins Newman.  She...