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Ricky L. Haupt

Ricky L. Haupt

Aug 13, 2019

Ricky Lee “Rick” Haupt, 66, of Jackson, passed away August 13, 2019 at his home.

He was born August 14, 1952, in Cape Girardeau, to Roy and Pauline Reed Haupt. He was baptized at St. Andrew Lutheran Church in Cape Girardeau.  He and Lillian “Lynn” Gosche were married February 14, 1996 in Cape Girardeau.

He...

Kelly L. Blackman

Kelly L. Blackman

Aug 11, 2019

Kelly L. Blackman, 92, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019, at the Missouri State Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau.

He was born December 5, 1926, in Millersville, to Hugh and Lucille Stearns Blackman.  He and Dorothy Watkins were married January 6, 1948 in Jackson.  They had been married 68 years when Dorothy passed away November...

John "Wes" Wesley Jones

John "Wes" Wesley Jones

Aug 11, 2019

John “Wes” Jones, 38, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday, August 11, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

Cremation was accorded by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

A memorial service may be held at a later date. Wes family will be in charge of those arrangements.

Flora Wiseman

Flora Wiseman

Aug 9, 2019

Flora F. Wiseman, 101, passed away Friday, August 9, 2019, at her home in Crump.

She was born November 27, 1917, in Whitewater, to James F. and Emma E. Brase Williams.  Flora survived her five siblings, Mildred Helderman, James “Jr.” Williams, Irene Trentham, John Williams, and Jean Green, who passed away just two days before Flora.

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Emma Jean (Williams)  Green

Emma Jean (Williams) Green

Aug 7, 2019

Emma Jean Green, 86, of Crump passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born March 8, 1933 at Crump, daughter of James F. and Emma E. Brase Williams. She and Ray Clinton Green married August 27, 1955 at Hahn’s Chapel in Marble Hill, Missouri. He died May 7,...

Loustell Ann (Aufdenberg)  Ludwig

Loustell Ann (Aufdenberg) Ludwig

Aug 6, 2019

Loustell Ann Ludwig, age 83, of Jackson passed away Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.

She was born August 2, 1936, near Burfordville, daughter of William A. and Ruby A. Fluegge Aufdenberg, Jr.  She and Joseph Edwin “Joe” Ludwig were married June 1, 1958, at Immanuel Lutheran Church in Tilsit.  They...

Naida Jane (Malcolm)  Allen

Naida Jane (Malcolm) Allen

Aug 5, 2019

Naida “Jane” Allen, 89, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019, in Flower Mound, Texas, where she resided the past several years.

She was born December 2, 1929, in Sikeston, to Wade Taylor and Sarah Elizabeth Adams Malcolm.  She and Bill Allen, also from Sikeston, were married February 5, 1949, in Piggott, Arkansas.  They lived in Christopher, Illinois,...

Glyen Ignatius Brown

Glyen Ignatius Brown

Aug 5, 2019

Glyen Ignatius Brown III, age 53, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Monday, Aug. 5, 2019 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Aug. 26, 1965 in Sacremento, California, son of Glyen I. and Rachel A. Rodway Brown Jr. He married Dawn Michell Griggs August 4, 2004, she survives.

Glyen entered the United States...

Gary Lynn Siebert

Gary Lynn Siebert

Aug 4, 2019

After a long and courageous battle with renal cancer, surrounded by family and friends, Gary Lynn Siebert, 47, of Jackson, formerly of Cape Girardeau, passed away Sunday, Aug. 4, 2019, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born Dec. 1, 1971, in Cape Girardeau, son of John Edward and Nelda Jean Zoellner Siebert.

Gary...

Everett Gene Plunk

Everett Gene Plunk

Aug 3, 2019

Everett Gene Plunk, 83, of Cape Girardeau was called to his eternal rest Saturday, Aug. 3, 2019, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, with his wife by his side and his loving family throughout the week.

Everett was born Sept. 19, 1935, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, son of the late Nova Cecil and Charlotte Rose...

Rev. Richard Combs

Rev. Richard Combs

Aug 2, 2019

Rev. Richard L. Combs, 81, of Jackson, Missouri, was accepted into the loving arms of Jesus, Friday, August 2, 2019, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.  In recent years, Pastor Combs battled multiple health challenges, but through it all, he kept a positive attitude and a contagious smile.

He was born July 29, 1938, in St....

Robert Frederick Toma, Sr.

Robert Frederick Toma, Sr.

Jul 29, 2019

Robert Frederick Toma, Sr., 103, of Cape Girardeau, passed away Saturday, July 27, 2019, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.

He was born August 14, 1915, in St. Louis, to Walter E. and Lillie Elizabeth Speaker Toma.  He was a graduate of Cleveland High School in St. Louis.

Robert and Beulah Standfuss were married May...

Betty Lou (Skinner)  Whittington

Betty Lou (Skinner) Whittington

Jul 29, 2019

Betty L. Whittington, age 90, of Jackson, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at the home of her daughter.

She was born January 21, 1929, in Thompsonville, Illinois to Everett and May V. Moore Skinner. She married John Whittington on July 27, 1949, in Piggott, Arkansas. They had been married nearly 53 years when John passed away...

Melvin Alvin Pohlman

Melvin Alvin Pohlman

Jul 29, 2019

Melvin A. Pohlman, 92, of Jackson, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019, at the Missouri Veteran’s Home in Cape Girardeau.

Melvin was born May 3, 1927, in northern Cape Girardeau County, to Fred and Cora Ruppel Pohlman.  He and Mildred Roth were married January 25, 1951, in Blytheville, Arkansas.  They had been married 61 years when Mildred...

Mary Louise (Smith)  Marshall

Mary Louise (Smith) Marshall

Jul 29, 2019

Mary Louise Marshall, age 86, of Jackson passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Jackson Manor Nursing Home.

She was born July 16, 1933, in Jackson, daughter of Webster and Ada Robinson Smith.  She and Thomas Franklin Marshall were married July 16, 1955 in Sedgewickville.  He passed away December 13, 2001.

Mary was a 1950...

Constance Irene (Sauer)  Detjen

Constance Irene (Sauer) Detjen

Jul 19, 2019

Constance Irene Detjen, 97, of Cape Girardeau, formerly of Friedheim,  passed away Friday, July 19, 2019, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau.

Born May 13, 1922, in Arnsberg, Missouri, she was the only child of Alvin and Cora Stearns Sauer.  She was a graduate of the former Arnsberg grade school.

She and Melvin Elmer...

Tunnie L. Hitchcock

Tunnie L. Hitchcock

Jul 16, 2019

Tunnie L. Hitchcock, 89, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his home.

A private graveside service was held at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery near Pocahontas.

Interment was at New Bethel Baptist Church Cemetery near Pocahontas.

Arrangements made by McCombs Funeral Home and Cremation Center in Jackson.

Donations:

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Patsy (Ross)  Pickett

Patsy (Ross) Pickett

Jul 13, 2019

Patsy Pickett, 74, of Jackson, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019, at the Monticello House in Jackson.

She was born March 19, 1945, in Arkansas, to Sylvester and Marie Mitts Ross.  She was a graduate of Zalma High School.

Patsy resided several years in Sikeston, Missouri, and worked in banking.  She struggled many years with...

Patty J. (Hawkins)  Brooks

Patty J. (Hawkins) Brooks

Jul 9, 2019

Patty J. Brooks, age 88, of Jackson passed away July 9, 2019 at The Villas of Jackson in Jackson.

She was born July 5, 1931 in Blytheville, Arkansas daughter of Thomas Lydle and Gurie Manley Hawkins Sr.

Patty and Dale Penny were married July 1950. In November of 1960 she and Robert Eugene Niblack were...

Ronald James Schwent

Ronald James Schwent

Jul 6, 2019

Ronald James “Cooter” Schwent, 64, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at St. Francis Medical Center, Cape Girardeau, Missouri, surrounded by his family and friends.

He was born to the late Welton T. and Frances “Billie” (nee Link) Schwent on September 14, 1954 in Red Bud, Illinois.

Ron married Marjorie A. Gosche...

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