David Herbert Berry, son of the late B. C. Berry and Alice Davis Berry was born on November 25, 1928 in Grayridge, Missouri and departed this life on October 23, 2016 at his residence in Essex, Missouri on October 23, 2016 at the age of 87.
Mr. Berry was a farmer and mechanic at Case IH in Sikeston, Missouri. He was a member of the Essex Church of Christ in Essex, Missouri.
On June 4, 1954, he was united in marriage to Gladys Robinson in Benton, Missouri. Mrs. Berry survives of the home in Essex.
Besides his wife, he is survived by his son; David H. Berry Jr of Kennesaw, Georgia; by one brother, Leslie Earl Berry of Dexter, Missouri.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 from 10:00 AM to 10:45 AM.
A graveside service will then be conducted on Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at 11:00 AM in the Hagy Cemetery with Herman Morse officiating.
Larry M. Sizemore of Dexter, son of the late Lemuel and Lorraine Goff Sizemore, was born in St. Louis, Missouri on May 23, 1949, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau on October 18, 2016, at the age of 67 years, 4 months and 25 days.
Larry had moved from St. Louis to Dexter thirty years ago. He had been a self employed carpenter and painter. He enjoyed drawing and art, music, swimming and was a train enthusiast.
He was engaged to Maggie Barks and was to be married on October 22.
Surviving are his fiance', Maggie Barks of Dexter; three daughters, Cheryl Marlow of Puxico, Missouri, Laura Hicks of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Karen Robertson of East Alton, Illinois; six grandchildren and one great grandson.
Other relatives and many friends also survive. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his aunt & uncle, Delores and Albert Schuenhoff.
Visitation on Saturday, October 22, 2016, from 1:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services were held on Saturday, October 22, 2016 at 3:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri.
Private interment will be at a later date with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
Evelyn Earline Atchison, daughter of the late Howard Cache Mott and Katherine Bargery Mott was born in Caruthersville, Missouri, August 22, 1934 and departed this life in Cypress Point Healthcare in Dexter, on October 19, 2016 at the age of 82.
Mrs. Atchison had worked at Brown Shoe Company of Bernie, Missouri for 35 years. Later she ran Magnolia Inn and Old Matt’s Guest House for her dear friend, Mary Fears. She was a member of Word of Faith Family Church of Bernie, Missouri.
Survivors include two sons, Stanley David Atchison of Bernie, Missouri and Terry Gene Atchison of Essex, Missouri; by two daughters, Carol Evelyn Walker of Bernie, Missouri and Deborah Ann Johnson of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, James Mott of Caruthersville, Missouri and Bobby Mott of Hayti, Missouri; by three sisters, Peggy Rowell, Patricia Guest and Melba Faulkner all of Caruthersville, Missouri; by ten grandchildren and one granddaughter; also by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents, by two brothers, Jerry Mott and Cletus Mott; also by one sister, Annie Carlton.
Visitation was held at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Sunday, October 23, 2016 from 1:00 P.M. until 2:00 P.M.
Funeral services were conducted at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dale Hartle officiating.
Interment was in Bernie Cemetery. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Craig Bolin, the son of Roger Bolin and Sherry Leathers Bolin of Dexter was born on September 7, 1974 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on Wednesday, October 19, 2016 at his residence in rural Dexter at the age of 42.
Mr. Bolin was a 1993 graduate from Dexter High School and worked as a Stoddard County Deputy for 10 years before becoming Head Jail Administrator.
He was united in marriage to Kimberly Richards on July 1, 1995. Mrs. Bolin survives of the home in Dexter.
Besides his parents and wife, he is survived one son, Blake Bolin of Dexter; one daughter, Natalie Bolin of Dexter; by one brother, Shane Bolin of Jackson; and by maternal grandmother, Joyce Leathers.
Arrangements will be made at a later date by Rainey Mathis Funeral Home.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. at the St. Joe General Baptist Church. Interment will follow at the Triplett Cemetery.
Thomas Earl Rodgers was born on September 30, 1956 at Wyatt, Missouri and departed this world on Tuesday October 18, 2016 at the age of 60, in his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Tom was a resident of Dexter, Missouri. He was of the Christian faith and retired from being self-employed at Tom's MTM and Tom's Towing. He was a jack-of-all-trades who loved his children and grandchildren more that anything. Tom had a passion for helping others and enjoyed motorcycles and laughing with his loved ones.
Tom is survived by his wife of almost 30 years, Pat Rodgers of Dexter, his children, Heather Tidwell & husband Shae, who he treated like a son, of Dexter, Kristina Stone of Sikeston, Candice Rodgers of Malden, Thomas Brewer of Morley, Jerry Brewer of East Prairie, David Jones of Charleston, and Shawna Rodgers of Florida, fifteen grandchildren, Sierra Skelton, Hallie Skelton, Trinity Stone, D. J. Jones, Prestyn Tidwell, Kaylar Tidwell, Jayce Tidwell, Bentley Slayton, Christian Arment, Sara Brewer, Timothy Brewer, Jacob Brewer, Jerry Lee Brewer, Josh Rodgers and Jon Rodgers; three sisters, Ann Harris of Charleston, Sue Hunt of East Prairie, and Linda Peddie and husband Bruce of Wickliffe, Kentucky and one brother, Allen Rodgers and wife Carol of Charleston. Also many family members, loved ones and many he considered as his own children and grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Rowland & Hallie Rodgers, one brother, Rowland "Son" Rodgers, Jr. and one grandson, Quintine Schmidt.
Friends and family may gather to celebrate his life on Thursday, Oct. 20th from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. and Friday until time of services at 1:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
