OBITUARIES

Apr 12, 2025

Apr 11, 2025

Madonna Lee Keeling

Madonna Lee Keeling of Bloomfield, Missouri was born on July 9, 1955, to the late Jack and Elizabeth (Atchison) Carter in Dexter, Missouri, and passed away on April 11, 2025 in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 69.

Madonna spent most of her life traveling the world as a ride operator in the carnival industry. She was of the...

Apr 6, 2025

Wilma Joyce Biggerstaff

      Wilma Joyce Biggerstaff of Wappapello, Missouri, daughter of the late Orbie and Georgia Lela May (Jones) Manning, was born September 22, 1938 in Arkansas and passed away on April 6, 2025 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 86 years old.

      Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, and she found comfort and strength in her relationship...

Apr 1, 2025

                     

      Phyllis Dale Oliver of Cape Girardeau, Missouri was born on June 30, 1939 to the late Rufus and Freida (Collier) Crain in Bell City, Missouri, and passed away on April 1, 2025, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 85.

      Phyllis lived in Southeast Missouri for the majority of her life, and enjoyed watching movies and television, especially mystery and...

Mar 31, 2025

Lester Fern Scowden, the son of the late Clinton and Ruth (McConnaughhay) Scowden, was born on February 21, 1944 in Grayridge, Missouri and passed away on March 31, 2025 at the age of 81 years old.



      He lived most of his life in this area then moved to St Louis and lived there for 30 plus years. He was a high...

Mar 29, 2025

Karen Lee Baker

      Karen Lee Baker was born May 11, 1946 in Wisconsin to the late Leroy and Esther (Anderson) Baker, and passed away on March 29, 2025, in Essex, Missouri at the age of 78 years old.

      Karen lived in many places including Wisconsin and Illinois, and lived in this area for 20 years before she passed. She was an amazing...

Mar 29, 2025

Thomas Lee "T.L." Jarrell

      Thomas Lee "T.L" Jarrell, of Dudley, Missouri, was born on February 22, 1925, in Dudley, Missouri to the late James and Evelyn (Hutchcraft) Jarrell, and passed away on March 29, 2025, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 100 years old.

           

      On August 9, 1943, T.L. Jarrell and Mildred Kennedy were united in marriage in Bloomfield, Missouri...

Mar 17, 2025

Nancy Jean Skillings Buttry, a loving and joyful mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away on March 17, 2025, at age 81 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

She was born on August 29, 1943, in Waynesville, Missouri, to parents Dr. Vernon Skillings and Zelma “Jackie” Abbott Skillings.

Nancy lived most of her life in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Puxico, Missouri, where she graduated...

Mar 7, 2025

Donald "Don" Roy Mallory

      Donald "Don" Roy Mallory of Dexter, Missouri was born on November 4, 1936, in Dudley, Missouri, to the late John Henry Melvin and Irene (Runyon) Mallory, and passed away on March 7, 2025 in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 88.

      On September 2, 1956, Don Mallory and Nellie Lyons were united in marriage, and she survives of...

Mar 7, 2025

Johnnie Dale Johnson was born January 25, 1953, in Gideon, Missouri to the late Charlie Otis and Tommie Marie (Rodgers) Johnson, and passed away on March 7, 2025, at Mercy South in St Louis.

      Johnnie lived in this area since 2004 with his longtime girlfriend, Pamela Kay Smart. He retired from grain work in 2004 and continued his life enjoying rabbit hunting,...

Feb 27, 2025

Carol Ann Vails of Puxico, Missouri was born on October 15, 1938 in Waterman, Illinois to the late Harold and Anna Belle (Sloniker) Wilkin, and passed away on February 27, 2025 in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 86. 

 

 

 

Carol is survived by her husband of 64 years. Carol and George Vails were united in marriage November 5, 1960 in Sycamore,...

Feb 19, 2025

 Jimmy Dale Thompson

Jimmy Dale Thompson, son of the late Herschel and Violet (Brewer) Thompson, was born on April 1, 1946, in Collinwood, Tenn., and departed this life to be with his heavenly father on February 19, 2025, at the age of 78 years.

Mr. Thompson attended New Bethel General Baptist Church in Dexter and was a resident of Dexter. During his...

Feb 9, 2025

 J.L. Learue

 J.L. Learue was born on December 20, 1931, in Matthews, Missouri, to the late Walker Herman and Lilly (Clayton) Learue, and passed away on February 9, 2025, in Wappapello, Missouri at the age of 93.

 J.L. was a member of the United States Navy until his retirement in 1969, and spent the majority of his life in Southeast Missouri, apart...

Feb 8, 2025

 Crystal Dawn Cupp

 Crystal Dawn Cupp was born on August 29, 1975 in Kennett, Missouri to Mary (Belts) Bevill and the late Jon Bevill, and passed away on February 8, 2025, in Puxico, Missouri at the age of 49.

 Crystal was loved immensely by her family. She was a caregiver, a fighter, and she never gave up. Crystal enjoyed crafting, gardening, being...

Feb 5, 2025

 Calvin Ray Dellinger

 

 Calvin Ray Dellinger was born on March 30, 1965, in Gibson City, Illinois, to the late John and Irma (Mallory) Dellinger, and passed away on February 5, 2025, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 59 years old.

 On November 20, 2019, Calvin and Sherry Parks were united in marriage in Bloomfield, Missouri, and she survives of the...

Feb 4, 2025

 Joe Wayne Jackman

 

 Joe Wayne Jackman was born on April 12, 1937 in Ardeola, Missouri, to the late Ollie and Lillian (Warren) Jackman, and passed away on February 4, 2025 in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 87.

 On April 12, 1955, Joe Jackman and Mary Hawk were united in marriage in Hernando, Mississippi and she survives of the home.

 

 Joe was a...

Feb 1, 2025

Mary Delia Hayes, 77, of Dexter, MO., passed from death to eternal life on Saturday, February 1, 2025. Born on October 16, 1948 in El Paso, TX., to Mercedes and Lydia Jimenez, Mary enjoyed her childhood in the company of her siblings, Roland and Irene. She met and married the love of her life, Delbert Hayes, in 1967, and they...

Feb 1, 2025

 Elizabeth "Bess" Riggs

 Francis Elizabeth "Bess" Riggs was born March 23, 1927, in Stoddard County, Missouri to the late James and Leatha (Martin) O'Dell, and passed away on February 1, 2025, in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 97.

 On September 6, 1968, Eldon Riggs and Elizabeth O'Dell were united in marriage in Scott City, Missouri and were married until his passing...

Jan 30, 2025

Elaine Wilthong 

September 20, 1935-January 30, 2025 

 

Glenda Elanie Wilthong graced this world with her presence for 89 remarkable years. She passed away on Thursday, January 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends, leaving a legacy that will continue to inspire others to come. 

Elaine was born on September 20, 1935, in Paragould Arkansas. She graduated from Oak Grove High School and...

Jan 15, 2025

 Thelma Joyce Bostic was born on December 28, 1945, in Parma, Missouri to the late Hollis and Margie (Nance) Mathis, and passed away on January 15, 2025, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 79 years old.

 

 On November 13, 1987, Cecil Bostic and Thelma Mathis were united in marriage in Bloomfield, Missouri, and he preceded her in death on...