Obituaries

Everly-Rose Hankins, beloved daughter of Scott and Jennie Hankins of Dexter, Missouri was born on February 11, 2021 in St. Louis, Missouri. Everly-Rose graced the world showing everyone she was a fighter defying the odds of Trisomy 18. Everly-Rose was a precious little angel, bringing hope, joy and happiness to everyone she touched throughout the nine months and nine days of her life. She went to be with our Lord on Saturday, November 20, 2021...

Bonnie Mae “Tess” Bomar, daughter of the late Cecil Ray Kilgo and Every Jewel Beasley Kilgo, was born on January 30, 1943, in Gideon, Missouri, and departed this life on November 20, 2021, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 78 years. Funeral services were conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on November 23, 2021. Interment followed in the Bernie Cemetery...

Dixie Lee Lowe, daughter of the late Andrew Knotts and Mary Hopkins Knotts, was born on September 13, 1920, in Campbell, Missouri, and departed this life on November 14, 2021, in Kansas City, Missouri at the age of 101. Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Saturday, November 20, 2021, from 10:00 a.m. ...

John “John John” William Atkinson IV, son of John Atkinson III and Courtney Hufford Atkinson, was born on January 1, 2004, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed his life on November 10, 2021, in Bernie, Missouri, at the age of 17. Funeral services were conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, November 16, 2021. Interment followed in the Bernie Cemetery...

Alice Delores Jarrell, daughter of the late Everett and Ossie Hall, was born on January 20, 1930, in Fisk, Missouri, and departed this life on November 12, 2021, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 91 years. Mrs. Jarrell was the former co-owner of Jay’s Music Company in Dexter. ...

Virginia Settles Lemar was born on September 7, 1937 in Coleman, Georgia, and departed this life on November 8, 2021, at the Bloomfield Living Center, at the age of 84. The oldest of three daughters, Virginia was born to Alfred Loraine Settles and Christine Elizabeth Gilmer (Bennett). Virginia was predeceased by her two sisters, Eleanor Adams and Anna “Ruth” Johnson...

Ronald Lee Cox, Sr., age 81, a long time resident of Dexter, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021.  He entered this life March 16, 1940, in Aid, Missouri, the son of Paul and Marguerite (Baker) Cox. He is preceded in death by his parents; sister, Connie Bean; and brother-in -law, Willard Bean...

Bobby Dale Bennett, 58, of Zalma, passed away November 11, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.  He was born March 24, 1963 in Advance, the son of Norman and Liz Burkman Bennett. Bobby had been a truck driver for over 30 years.  He liked attending auctions. More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his family.  His favorite thing was to go on ATV rides with his grandchildren, who he adored. ...

Kyran Link Mitchell, the son of Charles Mitchell of Dexter and Angel Dodson Mitchell of Essex, was born on February 29, 2012, at Poplar Bluff and departed this life on November 14, 2021, in Dexter, at the age of 9. Visitation will be conducted at the Richland High School Gymnasium on Thursday, November 18, 2021, from noon until 3 p.m. ...

Chester Abbott Jr., son of the late Chester Abbott Sr. and Betty Myers Abbott, was born on December 6, 1941, in Dudley, Missouri, and departed this life on November 11, 2021, in Davisville, Missouri, at the age of 79. Funeral services were conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, November 13, 2021. Interment followed in the Oak Ridge Cemetery, in rural Bloomfield...

Scottie Eldon Pendegrass, 82, of Wappapello, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, November 09, 2021, at his home in Wappapello, Missouri. Scottie was born on May 13, 1939, to the late Alma and Elvie Pendegrass in Broseley, Missouri. Scottie is survived by his brother Sonny Pendegrass, and the Bancroft family, Sandy Bancroft, Kara Little, Cherie Markham, Joe Bancroft, and grandchildren Jared Hull, Josh Hull, Levi Little, Dustin Moore, Tyler Moore, Crystal Burkes, Shay Bancroft, and Jordan Bancroft. ...

Bobby Dale Bennett, 58, of Zalma, passed away November 11, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau.  He was born March 24, 1963 in Advance, the son of Norman and Liz Burkman Bennett. Bobby had been a truck driver for over 30 years.  He liked attending auctions. More than anything he enjoyed spending time with his family.  His favorite thing was to go on ATV rides with his grandchildren, who he adored. ...

Doyle Ray Duncan, son of the late Ray Duncan and Dorothy Blevins Duncan, was born on February 2, 1940, in Grayridge, Missouri, and departed this life on November 4, 2021, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 81 years. Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, November 12, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, November 12, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery...

Gary Leon Zimmerman, son of the late Basil Zimmerman and Vera Juanita Inman Schoolcraft, was born on January 6, 1956, in San Marcos, Texas, and departed this life on November 1, 2021, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 65 years. A memorial service was conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, November 8, 2021. Interment followed in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

Fannie Geraldine “Jerry” Coburn, daughter of the late Floyd Davis and Bessie Rogers Davis, was born on March 11, 1936, in Cardwell, Missouri, and departed this life on November 3, 2021, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 85 years. Graveside services were conducted at Dexter Cemetery on Monday, November 8, 2021...

Delores “June” Hurst, daughter of the late William “Frank” and Mildred Parsley Blankenship, was born on October 29, 1940, in Morton, Illinois, and departed this life on November 5, 2021, in Jackson, Tennessee, at the age of 81 years. Funeral services were conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Interment followed in the Sadler Chapel Cemetery...

Linda Lovins, 71 of Bernie, Missouri passed away November 6, 2021 at Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Visitation will be held Friday, November 12, 2021 at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, from Noon until 2 p.m. Funeral Services will then be conducted at 2 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Chalk Bluff Cemetery, Rural Dexter, Missouri. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting the family with arrangements...

Coach Morris Lester Karnes, 70 passed away October 28, 2021 in Cape Girardeau, Mo.  Visitation was held November 1, 2021 at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie.  Funeral services were conducted on November 2, 2021 at 4 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie.   Burial in Bernie Cemetery.  Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of arrangements...

Jerome “Jerry” Roger Jaeger, the son of Richard and Celia Jaeger was born on February 10, 1935, in Villard, Minnesota and departed this life on November 4, 2021, at the Cypress Point Nursing Facility in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 86. Mr. Jaeger was a veteran of the United Stated Air Force. ...

Calvin Clayton Hartsfield, 82 of Malden, passed away on Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Aspire Senior Living in Malden. Calvin, son of Clayton Henry and Mamie Belle Lawfield Hartsfield, was born on Sunday, January 15, 1939 in Blytheville, Arkansas. He was Owner of Southside Auto Sales of Malden since 1960.  He was a member of the First Christian Church in Malden and a member of the Centerline Christian Car Club...

Coach Morris Lester Karnes, 70 passed away October 28, 2021 in Cape Girardeau, Mo.  Visitation was held November 1, 2021 at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie.  Funeral services were conducted on November 2, 2021 at 4 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie.   Burial in Bernie Cemetery.  Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of arrangements...

Thomas Bernard Mekan, 68, passed away October 24, 2021 at Arcadia, California. Visitation was Monday, November 1, 2021 from noon until 2 p.m. at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie. Funeral services were conducted at 2 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel. Interment followed in Dexter Cemetery. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements...

Kylee M. Dawson, D.O. age 30, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 30, 2021, afternoon, surrounded by family and love at UPMC Hospital in Pittsburgh from complications of Cystic Fibrosis. Born September 18, 1991, Kylee was one of four children born to Dr. ...

Jerry Lee Craft 79 of Bernie, passed away October 20, 2021 at Cape Girardeau, Mo.   No services are being planned at this time.  Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.

John Louis Steven Stanford II, son of John Stanford and Pam Stephens Treat, was born on June 4, 1982, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on October 21, 2021, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 39. Funeral services were conducted at Westwood Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff on Sunday, October 24, 2021. Interment followed in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

Tony Hicks, son of the late Hurley Hicks and Maybelle Allred Hicks, was born on October 22, 1946, in Ramseur, North Carolina and departed this life on October 23, 2021, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 75. No services are being planned. Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements...

Reva J. Raymo, daughter of the late Cecil Waggoner and Edith Perry Waggoner was born on January 27, 1941, in Pyletown, Missouri and departed this life on October 22, 2021, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 80. A graveside service was conducted on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, in the Sycamore Cemetery in Dexter...

Edward Allen Edmonds, son of the late Arvil Edward Edmonds and Mildred Deloris McDonald Edmonds was born January 20, 1950 in Daniels, Maryland and departed this life on October 24, 2021 at his home in Bernie, after fighting a long battle with cancer...

Richard Lee Davis, son of the late Alro Truman Davis and Georgia Mae Lane Davis, was born on October 1, 1943, in Granite City, Illinois, and departed this life on October 17, 2021, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 78. Funeral services were conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, October 24, 2021...

Emogean Mays, age 95, passed away on October 25, 2021 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter, MO. She was born on June 12, 1926 in Sandy Ridge, AR. to the late Floyd and Eva Pivas Bell. On November 3, 1947 in Marston, MO. she married Dick Mays who preceded her in death on April 12, 2003...

George Verlan Beacham, of Bernie, passed away October 15, 2021 at his home at the age of 86. Visitation was held Monday, October 18, 2021 from 9 a.m. till 10:30 a.m.  in the Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie.  Funeral services were conducted at 10:30 a.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie.  Graveside services were conducted at Dunklin County Memorial Gardens in Kennett, Missouri, at 2 p.m. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements...

Carol Eilene McRoy, daughter of the late Donald and Virginia Hulsey Reiter, was born on July 25, 1943, in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on October 17, 2021, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 78 years. Funeral services were conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, October 19, 2021. Interment followed in the Dexter Cemetery...

Eileen Gail Gibson, daughter of the late Herman Woodall and Lillie Debois Woodall, was born on December 3, 1947, in Lincoln County, Tennessee, and departed this life on October 14, 2021, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 73 years. Funeral services were conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, October 18, 2021. Interment followed in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

Randolph “Randy” Dale Williams, 54 of Bernie, Missouri passed October 11, 2021 at his home in Bernie.  Memorial services will be conducted at New Beginnings Christian Outreach, 43382 Highway 25, Malden, Missouri on Saturday, October 16, 2021 starting at 1:00 P.M. ...

Phyllis Ann Morgan, daughter of Elbert Eugene Morgan and the late Mary Ruth Morgan, was born on May 14, 1949, in Jeffersonville, Indiana, and departed this life on October 15, 2021, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape, Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 72 years...

Deborah Jean Cossey, daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson McGowen and Pansy Eloise McGowen, was born on November 9, 1951, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and departed this life on October 8, 2021, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 69. Funeral services were conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Interment followed in the Dexter Cemetery...

Brenda Lee Pruitt, daughter of the late Robert Dean Fotsch and Effie Jane Metropolis, was born on December 19, 1951, in Chicago, Illinois, and departed this life on October 9, 2021, in Fenton, Missouri, at the age of 69. Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, October 15, 2021, from 2:00 p.m. ...

Carol Ann McGowen, daughter of the late William Rath and Patricia Gowins Rath, was born on July 13, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life on October 7, 2021, in Puxico, Missouri, at the age of 65. Funeral services were conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, October 11, 2021. Interment followed in the Hobbs Chapel Cemetery in Puxico...

Gary G. Putnam, son of Vivian Perry Putnam-Johnson of Bernie, Missouri, and the late Glen Putnam, was born on May 9, 1945, in Lindsay, California, and departed this life on October 6, 2021, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 76. Funeral services were conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, October 11, 2021. Interment followed in the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter...

Ouida Jean Bowie-Whicker, age 92, of Puxico, Missouri, passed in the presence of family on Thursday, Oct. 07, 2021, at Puxico Nursing and Rehab in Puxico. She was born May 27, 1929, in Greenbrier, Arkansas, daughter of the late Elihue B. and Eva V. Bowie...

Lela Pauline Gregg Allen was born on April 23, 1931, at Hackleburg, AL, in Marion Co. She was the tenth of twelve children. On September 10, 1949, she was united in marriage to her high school sweetheart, Clyde Thomas “Sonny” Allen, in Piggott, AR. He preceded her in death on July 28, 2021...

Ruth Annette Carter, age 81, of Topeka, KS, formerly of Cardwell, the widow of Mr. Paul Carter, passed from this life Monday, October 4, 2021, at the Aldersgate Village Assisted Living Center in Topeka. Born in Dudley, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Lois Morgan Woolard. ...

Lynn E. Lang, 80 of Dexter, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Winchester Nursing Home in Bernie, Missouri. Lynn, daughter of Robert E. and Lorraine A. Ameling Harris, Jr., was born on Thursday, June 5, 1941 in St. Louis, Missouri. She received her Bachelor’s Degree in Education from Southeast University and was a Kindergarten Teacher for Malden, having taught for over 25 years. ...

Sharon Michelle Trammell (Burke), daughter of the late James and Marguerite Burke, was born October 6, 1958, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life at her home in Dexter on September 27, 2021, at the age of 62. She and Jay Trammell met when they were in Junior High, and dated 7 years before they were united in marriage on September 25, 1982, in Dexter, Mo. ...

Donald Enderton, 56 of Bernie, passed September 26, 2021.  Visitation was conducted in Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Monday, October 4, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. till 10:30 a.m.  Funeral services were held at 10:30 a.m. in the Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie.  Interment followed in Bernie Cemetery.  Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is in charge of arrangements...

Glenda Bell Martin passed away September 27, 2021 in Springfield, Illinois at the age of 73. Visitation will be Saturday, October 9, 2021 from 1 p.m. until 2 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie at 2 p.m. Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is in charge of all arrangements...

Benjamin Franklin Hayes, the son of Frank and Gail Rounsaville Hayes of Festus, was born on January 6, 1975, in Livingston, Montana and departed this life on October 2, 2021, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 46. Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri on Friday, October 8, 2021, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, October 8, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Hagy Cemetery...

Robert C. “Bobby” Crow Jr., son of the late Robert C. Crow Sr. and Helen Cox Crow, was born on January 15, 1958, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on September 30, 2021, in Wappapello, Missouri, at the age of 63 years. Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, October 9, 2021, from 9:30 a.m. until 11 a.m. A memorial service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 11 a.m...

Kenneth Wayne “Kenny” Hickson Jr., son of Kenneth Hickson Sr. and Jelane Hopkins Hickson, was born on September 17, 1965, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on September 26, 2021, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 56 years. Funeral services were conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, October 1, 2021. Interment followed in the Bloomfield Cemetery...

Linda Faye White, daughter of the late Hanley Tilley and Nina Foster Tilley, was born on October 11, 1949, in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life on September 25, 2021, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 71 years. Funeral services were conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Wednesday, September 29, 2021. Interment followed in the Bernie Cemetery...