Helen Lucille Hampton, 95, of Marble Hill, MO, passed away March 24, 2023 at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born on July 31, 1927 to the late Dale and Ruby (Dolle) Conrad in Sedgewickville, MO. Helen was a 1944 graduate from Patton High School. Helen and Murrell “Cotton” Hampton were united in marriage in May of 1946 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Cotton preceded her in death in 1995 in Anchorage, Alaska. She was of the Presbyterian faith, and was a past member...

Navora Irene Bennett, 72, of Marble Hill, MO, passed away at her home on March 17, 2023. She was born September 23, 1950 to the late Calvin and Georgia (Wiggins) Townsend in Cape Girardeau, MO. Navora was a 1968 graduate of Zalma High School. After high school and a few college clases, she became the book keeper at Zalma High School and remained there until she retired. Navora and Bobby Bennett were united in marriage at their home in Marble Hill, MO, on July 4, 1998.  She was an...

Jason Heath Wilkerson, 37, of Blodgett, MO, passed away on March 16, 2023 in St. Louis, MO. Jason was born on November 7, 1985 in Sikeston, MO, to the late Mary Morefield and Timmy Wilkerson. Jason loved to go fishing anytime he could. He was always there to help the family and any of his neighbors anytime he was able. He worked various jobs feeding livestock over the years and doing whatever job that was needed. Survivors of the home include: his father: Timmy Wilkerson and his...

David “Dave” Matthew Ivey, 57, of Marble Hill, Missouri, passed away on March 10, 2023 at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. He was born on December 12, 1965 to the late John and Ruby Ivey in Chaffee, Missouri. Dave was a high school graduate of Woodland High School. David was a self-employed construction worker, serving the Bollinger County and surrounding areas. He was a motorcycle man to say the least. He loved to ride his motorcycle. Driving fast, popping...

Barbara Joan Jordan, age 65, of Marble Hill, MO, went home to be with the lord on March 5, 2023, at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO. She was born February 4, 1958 in Lutesville, MO. She was the daughter of the late Jimmie and Lela Louise Stratton Herron. Barbara married the Rev. Phillip Jordan on May 5, 1979 at the New Salem Baptist Church. He survives. Barb worked at the hat factory in Marble Hill until its closing. She then retired to be a homemaker and take care of her...

Thelma Colleen Eaker, 95, of Marble Hill, Missouri, passed away March 1, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 3, 1927 to the late Chester and Ruth (Garland) Howard, in Burkburnett, Texas. Colleen was married to Donald Wayne Eaker, who preceded her in death. She and her husband ran numerous tattoo parlors over the years. She had worked for the Wichita Times Harold newspaper, and McGraw Hill making maps. Colleen chose cremation and there will be no services.

Bobby Gene Brown, 79, of Marble Hill, MO, passed away on February 26, 2023 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO.  Bobby was born December 31, 1943 to the late William and Nora (York) Brown in Riesel, Texas. Bobby worked at P&G for 30 years until he retired in 1999. After retiring, he spent time as an over the road truck driver with his son.  He also enjoyed riding a motorcycle in his younger years.  Bobby was a United States Army Veteran. He joined the service on...

  Jacob “Spanky” Lee Long, age 24, of Marble Hill, MO, passed away on February 16, 2023 in Cape Girardeau, MO. Jacob was born on April 22, 1998, at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO to Kim Bonee and was adopted by his grandparents, John and Sheila Long on April 29th 2011. Jacob was a 2017 graduate from Woodland High School in Marble Hill, MO. He was a hydraulic repair technician for HoseMate in Marble Hill, MO. He liked to work on the farm, go mudding and shoot...

On February 15, 2023, Lillian Ruth Painton died of heart failure at her home in Painton, Missouri.  She was 81.  Ruth is survived by her two children, Ted and Jane Painton and four grandsons, Brandon (Amanda) & Brian Hill, Ryan (Caitlin) & Andrew Painton.  She is also survived by three great grandchildren, Wyatt & Lyla Hill of Jackson and six-week-old Kip Painton of Pensacola, Florida.  She often said “when they say grandchildren, they really do mean...

  Joseph Wayne Scherer, 56, of Marble Hill, MO, passed away February 10, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family. Joseph was born July 16, 1966 in Cape Girardeau, MO, to Joseph and Jackie (Methany) Scherer. After spending nearly 6 years together, Joseph and Sandra Faye Sitze were united in marriage on December 5, 2020, in Wappapello, MO, at the New Life Baptist Church. Joseph was a 1984 graduate from Advance High School in Advance, MO . After graduating high...