Obituaries
Geneva Merryman, 90, of Cape Girardeau, and formerly of Olive Branch, died Monday, Nov. 4, 2024, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, Mo.
She was born on June 10, 1934, in Dorena, Mo., the daughter of Hubert and Dot Latomandeer Merryman.
She was a proud discharged veteran of the United...
Larry Joe Dunkin Sr. (Joe), 77, of Karnak was welcomed into the arms of Jesus at 1:28 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Baptist Health in Paducah, Ky., with family by his side after a short but hard-fought battle with an illness.
He was born on Oct. 15, 1947, in Balcom, the son of Lee and Lessie...
Robert M. “Bob” Hansil, 66, of rural Dongola (the Wetaug community) passed away Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at 11:29 p.m. at his home.
He was born on Sept. 17, 1958, in Greenville, S.C. He was the son of Jewell Joseph Hansil and Mary Anita Baumheuter Hansil.
On Sept. 11, 1981, he was united in...
Shelby Kay Rushing, 77, of Dongola, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at her home.
She was born on Nov. 13, 1946, in Dongola, the daughter of Charley B. and Agnes M. Brust Johnson.
She married Kenneth Rushing on Jan. 26, 1963. She and Kenneth enjoyed 57 years together. He preceded her in death on Feb...
Hazel M. Reichrath, 88, of Anna, died Thursday, Oct. 31, 2024, at Integrity Healthcare of Anna.
She was born on Jan. 7, 1936, the daughter of George and Julia Flick.
She married John L. Reichrath in 1960. He preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 1988.
She is survived by her son, Gary Reichrath of...
Rosemary Cates, 75, of Cobden, went home to her Lord and Savior Friday, Oct. 25, 2024.
She was born on Nov. 16, 1948, in Cobden, the daughter of Leslie and Mary Ann Dangbar George.
She married Robert C. “Bob” Cates on July 5, 1977. He preceded her on Sept. 29, 1988.
She is survived by her sisters...
Wayne L. Douglas, 86, of Anna, died Tuesday, Oct. 29, 2024, at his home, surrounded by his family.
He was born on April 24, 1938, in Karnak, the son of Claud C. and Birdie Bunch Douglas.
He married D. Darlene Eiselmeirer on May 1, 1960, in Cape Girardeau. They shared over 64 wonderful years...
James Michael (Jim) Helm of Dongola returned to God on Nov. 2, 2024, while in hospice care at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Jim was a proud 1965 graduate of Dongola High School. He attended Southern Illinois University Carbondale and graduated from the School of Business in 1971...
Michael H. Maguire, 72, of Cape Girardeau, unexpectedly passed away Monday, Oct. 21, 2024, at his home.
Michael was born on Feb. 3, 1952, in Greensburg, Ind., the son of Daniel and Mary Ann Koors Maguire. He was a 1970 graduate of Tipton High School in Tipton, Mo.
He and Sheila Hoss were married...
Rose Key Menees, 72, of Jonesboro, died Saturday, Oct. 26, 2024, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
She was born on Dec. 5, 1951, in St. Louis, Mo., the daughter of James Robert and Mary Katherine Lambert Menees.
She loved watching television and movies and loved her dog.
She is...
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