Zomial Donny Ezell
Sep 2, 2026
Zomial Donny Ezell, age 73, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, at his home in Jackson, MO surrounded by his loving family.
On February 14, 1953, in Gideon, MO he was born to the late Harley Ezell and Ruby Mae Sipes.
Donny was a 1971 graduate of Portageville High School and went on to college to obtain a Bachelor of Education...
Rick L. Hartle
Sep 1, 2026
Richard “Rick” L. Hartle, 71, of Jackson, passed away Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis.
Born July 3, 1955, in St. Louis, he was the son of Leslie “Les” and Violet “Vi” Fellows Hartle. He was a graduate of Meadow Heights High School and Trendsetters Cosmetology School.
Rick’s life partner was James E. “Jim” Crites. Jim passed away...
Michael "Mike" Onderdonk
Sep 1, 2026
Michael “Mike” Onderdonk, age 83, passed away on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at his home in Millersville, MO surrounded by family.
On August 14, 1943, in Belgique, MO he was born to the late Albert and Bertine Fuytinck Onderdonk.
After graduating from high school, Mike enlisted in the United States Army. During his tour in Vietnam, he was awarded the Vietnam Service...
Charles Morris Ireland
Aug 30, 2026
Charles Morris Ireland, 85, passed away on August 30, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau. He was born on August 24, 1941 in Cape Girardeau, MO to the late Mary L. (Corbin) Schroeder Fritzen. He was raised by his grandparents Charles and Mildred Corbin.
Charles was married to Alice (McPherson) Ireland on August 2, 1971, at Eisleben Lutheran Church...
Steven Ray Shepherd
Aug 30, 2026
Steven Ray Shepherd, 81, of Jackson, Missouri went home to be with Jesus, Sunday, August 30th. He was born December 9th, 1944, to the late G. Leo and Juanita E. (McAda) Shepherd in Joplin, Missouri.
On August 30th, 1999, Steve married his beloved wife, S. Elaine (Lyerla) Shepherd. Together, they shared a beautiful twenty-seven years together.
As a minister, Steve dedicated his...
Lawrence "Bub" Wilbur Kesterson Jr.
Aug 28, 2026
Lawrence "Bub" Wilbur Kesterson Jr., 81, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, surrounded by family at Heartland Care and Rehab Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born November 15, 1944, to the late Lawrence Wilbur Kesterson Sr. and Ruth Irene (Durbin) Kesterson in Portageville, Missouri.
Lawrence was a man who worked tirelessly to provide for his family....
Sandra K Brown
Aug 25, 2026
Sandra Kay Brown, 63, of Scott City, passed away on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at Hubble Creek in Jackson, MO. She was born September 7, 1962, to Elmer Brown and the late Shirley Ann (Koeberl) Brown.
Sandra had a wonderful sense of humor and was always known as the baby of the family. She made friends easily, cared deeply for those...
Norma Ann Higginbotham
Aug 24, 2026
Norma Ann Higginbotham, of Jackson, MO, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2026, at St. Francis Health Center in Cape Girardeau MO. She was born in St. Louis to the Late Herbert H. and Mary Beatrice (Adams) Kroeger. She married Jimmy "Jim" Alexander Campbell Higginbotham on December 4, 1954, in St. Louis.
She was survived by her children, Sherry Higginbotham, Mike...
Charolyn Robison
Aug 24, 2026
Charolyn Dian Robison, 81, of Cape Girardeau, sadly passed away on August 24, 2026 with her kids by her side. Born on March 3, 1945, in Paragould, AR to Earl & Bernice Lambert Bramlett. Charolyn grew up in Cardwell, MO where she graduated high school. She furthered her education at SEMO in Cape Girardeau and graduated in 1967.
She and James...
Dianna F. Reynolds
Aug 24, 2026
Dianna Faye Reynolds, 80, of Jackson, passed away Monday, August 24, 2026, at Ratliff Care Center in Cape Girardeau.
She and her twin brother, Danny, were born July 15, 1946, in Cape Girardeau to the late Earl T. and Ruby I.(Johnson) Conrad. Danny said he was a gentleman and let her go first.
Dianna was a graduate of Jackson High School, class...
Charles Gordon Younce
Aug 23, 2026
Charles Gordon Younce Sr., age 78, passed away at his home on Sunday, August 23, 2026, in Cape Girardeau, MO.
He was born on November 17, 1947, to Charles Richard and Genevieve Dailey Younce.
He was a graduate of Dahlgren High School and attended Automotive Collision Technician College focusing on auto body and collision repair.
On August 26, 1968, in Cherryville, MO he...
Orville Fluegge
Aug 20, 2026
Orville Leonard Fluegge, 89, of Jackson, MO passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2026 at St. Francis Medical Center. He was born to the late Robert and Martina (Peetz) Fluegge. He married Loretta Saupe on January 1,1961, at Zion Lutheran Church in Pocahontas. Orville was a Co-Owner of Pocahontas Lumber for 55 years, and later in life, a motorcoach driver....
Fern Mildred Hoffman
Aug 16, 2026
Fern Mildred Hoffman, 94, of Jackson, passed away Sunday, August 16, 2026, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau.
She was born September 11, 1931, in New Wells, to Albert E. and Alma (Koch) Zwosta. She and Milton Harold Hoffman were married April 26, 1953. They had been married 68 years when Milton passed away February 15, 2022.
Fern was baptized and...
John Svendsen
Aug 15, 2026
John Warren Svendsen, age 51, of Cape Girardeau, passed away, Saturday August 15, 2026 in his home. He was born December 22, 1974 in Hollywood California to the late Dennis and Johnnie Svendsen. He met Judith Robertson in Fairfield, California and were married June 24, 1995.
A humble, simple man, who had a love of music (classic Rock), history, and especially...
Terri Lea Berkbigler
Aug 15, 2026
Terri Lea Berkbigler, age 37, passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2026, at her home in Friedheim, MO.
On May 20, 1989, in Cape Girardeau, MO she was born to Terry and Lanitta Hogan Berkbigler.
Terri was a bright and beautiful soul; she knew the lyrics to almost every song and a movie quote ready for any conversation.
She was a veterinary technician...
Ronald Lee Koehler
Aug 15, 2026
Ronald Lee Koehler, age 82, passed away on Saturday, August 15,2026 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, MO.
On March 4,1944 in Cape Girardeau, MO he was born to the late Charles “Bud” and Gusta Wedekind Koehler.
Ronald married his best friend, Norma Jean Deimund on February 11, 1966, and she preceded him in death on March 9, 2021.
Ronald...
Ronnie Beck
Aug 14, 2026
Lt. Ronnie L. Beck, age 84, passed away on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Hubble Creek Care Facility in Jackson, MO.
On November 15, 1941, in Hayti, MO he was born to the late Elmer and Mary Waldron Beck.
Ronnie married Esther Henson on April 17, 2009, in Centerville, TN.
Ronnie was a retired Lieutenant with the Missouri State Highway Patrol where he...
Gilbert "Gib" Urhahn
Aug 13, 2026
Gilbert Gregory Urhahn, 91, of Jackson, MO, passed away on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born on March 6, 1935, on a farm near Sikeston, MO to the late Matthew and Magdalen (Berghoff) Urhahn.
He grew up in Cape Girardeau, where his family owned a restaurant. He spent his early years helping...
Ted "Teddy Bear" Farrow
Aug 13, 2026
Ted William “Teddy Bear” Farrow, age 68, passed away surrounded by family at his home on Thursday, August 13, 2026, in Jackson, MO.
On October 5, 1957, in Cape Girardeau, MO he was born to John and Fannie Abernathy Farrow.
Ted was a lifelong timber cutter, who continued to carry on his family’s business of timber cutting until his retirement. He was...
Naida Wills
Aug 11, 2026
Naida I. Wills, 81, of Millersville, MO passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2026 at Chateau Girardeau. She was born to the late Lloyd and Sarah Smith. She married the love of her life, Adrain Wills on August 8, 1964 at Caney Fork Baptist Church in Millersville, MO.
She was proud homemaker and exceptional cook. Known to made the best fried...
