Ruth McBride, daughter of the late William Prentiss Roberts and Letha Mofield Roberts, was born on June 12, 1928 in Dexter and departed this life on February 19, 2017 at the Southeast Health of Stoddard County at the age of 88.
Mrs. McBride was an insurance adjuster for All State, and was a resident of Dexter.
On January 20, 1953, she was united in marriage to Bob McBride in Piggott, Arkansas. Mr. McBride preceded her in death on February 4, 1997.
She is survived by two sons, Bob McBride of Waukegan, Illinois and Gary and his wife Brenda McBride of Waukegan, Illinois; by one daughter, Bonnie and her husband Roy Stafford of Dexter; by one brother, Walter Roberts of St. Louis; by one sister, Fleecie Boone of Flint, Michigan; by nine grandchildren, Ryan McBride, Mike McBride, Kate Johnson, Tiffany McBride, Taylor McBride, Molly Mooty, Amy McBride, Tony Stafford and Kevin Stafford; by 13 great-grandchildren and three great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband and parents she was preceded in death by six brothers, Bob Roberts, James Roberts, Doyle Roberts, William Roberts, Marvin Roberts and Dave Roberts and by one sister, Belva Arnold.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, February 24, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, February 24, 2017 at 11:00 A.M.
Interment will be conducted at a later date in Hagy Cemetery.
Jim Alvis Gaines, son of the late Alvis Freeman Gaines and Lula Crain Gaines, was born on July 2, 1943 at Pontiac Michigan and departed this life on February 19, 2017 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 73.
Mr. Gaines was a member of the Southwest Church of The Nazarene. He was a former brick mason working in construction. His interests included, pro stock, muscle cars, and drag racing at Sikeston. He loved music and taught himself to play the guitar.
He met his wife, Ruth Mason, at Elder’s Manufacturing in Dexter. They were united in marriage on January 31, 1964 at Dexter, Missouri. Ruth survives of the home.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, James Kevin Gaines of Dexter, Missouri, Kenny Wayne Gaines (Brenda) of Grand Island, Nebraska; by one daughter, Debbie Speer (Norm); by one brother, Gary Lee Gaines of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by one sister, Sue Gaines Palmet of Georgia; by four grandchildren, Amanda and Shane Speer, Jada and Lily Grace Gaines.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Olivia Jane Gaines.
Friends may call at the Rainey Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
Funeral Services will be conducted on Wednesday, February 22, 2017 at the Rainey Mathis Funeral Chapel at 1:00 PM with Ron King officiating.
Interment will follow at the Dexter Cemetery.
Leroy Hoosier, son of the late Elmer Hoosier and Doris Miller Hoosier, was born on October 27, 1941 in Bell City, Missouri and passed away on Sunday February 19, 2017 at the Monticello House in Jackson, Missouri at the age of 75.
Mr. Hoosier was a Veteran of the United States Marine Corp and had served in the Vietnam War. He was a former employee of MEMC Electronic Materials in St. Peters, Missouri and was a resident of Bloomfield.
On November 14, 1986 he was united in marriage to Susy Williams in Bloomfield. Mrs. Hoosier survives of the home in Bloomfield.
Survivors include two sons, Brian Wilcox and wife Kim of Advance, Missouri, Shannon Hoosier and wife Pam of Wentzville, Missouri ; by two daughters, Cindy Wilcox of Delta, Missouri and Patricia Matousek of St. Charles, Missouri; by one brother, James “Sonny” Hoosier of Ridge Farm, Illinois; by one sister, Wanda Daniel of Bell City, Missouri; by eleven grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Bobby Hoosier and one sister, Linda Hatley.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday February 23, 2017 from 9:30 A. M. until 11:00 A. M.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Thursday February 23, 2017 at 11:00 A. M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter
with Rev. Eddie Miller officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veteran Cemetery in Bloomfield.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery Assistance League, 17357 Stars & Stripes Way, Bloomfield, Missouri 63825.
Margie Ann Mathis of Dexter, daughter of the late Ralph and Fanny Siler Griffy, was born in Bloomfield, Missouri on December 24, 1938, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on February 19, 2017, at the age of 78 years, 1 month and 26 days.
Mrs. Mathis had lived in the Bloomfield and Dexter areas all of her life. She had worked and retired from Elder's Manufacturing where she was a seamstress.
On December 28, 1960, she married Donald Mathis in Dexter, Missouri.
Surviving are her husband, Donald "Daddy Jack" Mathis of Dexter; one son and wife, Dale & Lori Mathis of Bernie; one daughter and husband, LaDonna & Steve Riney of Puxico; four grandchildren and spouses, Renee & Jeremy Holt of Puxico, Sarah McDonald of Bernie, Chris & April Riney of Puxico, Daniel Mathis of Bernie; seven great grandchildren, Kayla Holt, Hunter Holt, Tristyn McDonald, Alyssa Cowan, Hunter Cowan, Meghan Riney, Brooklynn Riney, and two more on the way; one sister, Linda Hallmark of Wappapello; and one sister-in-law, Betty Griffy of Nixa, Missouri. Many nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survives.
She was preceded in death by three sisters and four brothers.
Friends may call on Tuesday, February 21, 2017, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, February 22, 2017, at 10:00 a.m. at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Rev. Larry Tucker of Matthews officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
Watkins & Sons Funeral Service
573-624-3548
Evelyn Diaz of Kansas City, daughter of the late Carl Edgar and Opal Clara Hawley Needham, was born in Essex, Missouri on November 2, 1927, and passed away at the North Kansas City Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri on February 19, 2017, at the age of 89 years, 3 months and 17 days.
Mrs. Diaz grew up in Essex, lived in St. Louis from 1946 to 1990, then moved to Dexter for a short time, she then moved to Sullivan, Missouri to be close to her family and then to Kansas City. She had worked in garment manufacturing and was a member of the Women's Amalgamated Garment Union.
Surviving are one daughter, Deborah Keller of St. James, Missouri; two sons, Don Jordan of Florida, Doug Jordan; six grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; and one sister, Maxine C. Roberts of St. Peters, Missouri. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Morris.
Friends may call on Thursday, February 23, 2017, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Graveside services will be held on Thursday, February 23, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at the Bloomfield Cemetery with with Rev. Steve Tippen of Bloomfield officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bloomfield Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
