Ricky Lee Cooper, son of Terry Cooper of Doniphan, Missouri and the late Carolyn Cantrell Cooper was born on February 14, 1964 in Lexington, Missouri and departed this life on June 22, 2017 at his residence in Memphis, Tennessee at the age of 53.

Mr. Cooper worked in Nuclear Medicine at the V. A. Medical Center in Memphis.  He was of the Baptist faith, a member of the Alpha Tau Omega Fraternity and was a resident of Memphis, Tennessee.

Besides his father Terry and step-mother, Evelyn Cooper of Doniphan, he is survived by two brothers, David Cooper and wife Diana of Bloomfield and Steven Cooper and wife Dawn of Louisville, Kentucky.

Friends may call at the Doniphan Methodist Church in Doniphan, Missouri on Saturday July 15, 2017 from 9:00 A. M. until 10:00 A. M.  

A Memorial service will then be conducted at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Kent Wilfong officiating.

Interment will follow at a later date in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.

Edward Alton "Robbie" Robertson, son of the late Oatley Jay Alton Robertson and Fannie Marie Jane Davis Robertson, was born in Lavalle, Missouri on February 24, 1937 and departed this life at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on July 6, 2017 at the age of 80.

 

Mr. Robertson was a United States Air Force Veteran, having retired from Military Service after 22 years.  He then served his community as a Police Officer in Bernie, Malden and Wayne County, and later worked as a Truck Driver until his retirement.  He was a member of American Legion of Malden, Missouri.  He enjoyed yard work and gardening and was a member of Bernie General Baptist Church.

 

He was united in marriage to Hester Lou Edwards in St. Louis, Missouri on May 23, 1962.  Mrs. Robertson preceded her husband in death on January 7, 2017.

 

Survivors include one son, Marcus Eric Robertson of Bernie, Missouri; one daughter, Melanie Elaine Gonia and Husband Ben of Plover, Wisconsin; by three grandchildren, Michelle Robertson, Marcus Robertson Jr. and Starla Williams; by two great-grandchildren, Kristopher and Khaleesi; by one sister, Gracie Williams of Imperial, Missouri; also by other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death other than by his parents and his wife, by one son, Michael Edward Robertson in 1996; by three brothers, Charles Robertson, Freddie Robertson and Louis Robertson.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Saturday, July 8, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  

Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday Afternoon, July 9, 2017 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie with Rev. Steve Fitzpatrick officiating.

Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery with Full Military Honors.  

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Mark Williamson, son of the late Billy Williamson and Wilma Dunn Williamson was born on March 23, 1948 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life at his residence in Essex, Missouri on July 5, 2017 at the age of 69.

Mr. Williamson was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp, a Compliance Director for Louisiana State Board of Contractors and was a resident of Essex.

On July 11, 1970 he was united in marriage to Carla Norman in Essex. Mrs. Williamson survives of their home in Essex.

He is survived by one son, Bradley Williamson and his wife Kristina of Gonzales, Louisiana; by one daughter, Mandy Germann and her husband Josh of Holly Springs, North Carolina; by one sister, Sharon Plutipodis of Essex, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Cody Williamson, Macy Williamson, Caden Germann and Allison Germann; by his caregiver and close friend, Stacy Freeman.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Dean Williamson and one sister, Vicki Jo Williamson.

Graveside services will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. at the Missouri State Veteran Cemetery in Bloomfield.

Arrangements are under the direction of Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.

Robert Kasting, age 79, passed away on July 5, 2017, at Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston, MO.

On February 25, 1961, in Sikeston, MO. he married Shirley Tanner Kasting who survives of the home.

He was a member of North Acres Baptist church in Sikeston, MO. and loved spending time studying the Bible.

Survivors include: two sons and two daughters-in-law, Chuck and Kelly Kasting of Dexter, MO., Bill and Deborah Kasting of Scott City, MO.; one daughter and son-in-law, Sheila and Keith Wynn of Perry, FL.; one sister, Dianna Barnett of Sikeston, MO.; six grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by: one brother, Gary Kasting.

Visitation will be Friday July 7, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of funeral service at 1:00 p.m. at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, MO. with Rev. Charles Woodard, pastor of North Acre Baptist Church in Sikeston, MO., officiating.

Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston, MO.

On line condolences may be sent to www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com

Arrangements under the direction of Nunnelee Funeral Chapel, Sikeston, MO.

Gayle Clayton Jarrell, born October 28, 1942 to Talmadge Clayton and Berniece Owen Clayton in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Gayle was the second oldest of seven children, Boyce W. Clayton, deceased, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Larry Junior Clayton, deceased, of Malden, Missouri, Curtis T. Clayton of Sun City West, Arizona; Carolyn Kay Clayton Leonard of Denver Colorado; Randy Steve Clayton, deceased, of Dexter, Missouri; Morris Trent Clayton, deceased, of Malden, Missouri.

Gayle moved from Blytheville, Arkansas with her parents and older brother to a family farm just three miles outside of Malden, Missouri as a very young child.  She attended school in the Malden school system where she was an above average student and made many lifelong friends and was very popular with her classmates.  She belonged to the Glee Club, played the French horn in the high school band and was a cheerleader all through high school.  

Her senior year of high school she met the love of her life, James F. Jarrell Sr. of Dexter, Missouri who was in the Navy at the time.  Shortly after graduation that year she and Jim were married.  

Gayle moved to Norfolk, Virginia to be with Jim while he served out his stint in the Navy.  Upon discharge from the Navy, Gayle and Jim moved to Phoenix, Arizona where Jim worked as a machine operator for Goodyear and Gayle became a credit manager for Sears & Robuck Company. Gayle and Jim had a son, James F. Jarrell 11 a few years after moving to Phoenix.  

After a period of nine years they decided to move back to Dexter to be closer to friends and family.

Gayle was preceded in death by her husband Jim, and four of her five brothers.  

She is survived by her son James and daughter in-law Lisa Jarrell of Dexter, her brother Curtis Clayton of Sun City West, Arizona, her sister Carolyn Clayton Leonard of Denver, Colorado; Grandson Joshua & Whitney Jarrell of Dexter; granddaughters Ashleigh Armstrong, Cape Girardeau, MO and Caitlin Armstrong Jackson, MO as well as so many wonderful great grandchildren she dearly loved. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and great nephews.  

Gayle has been a lifelong member of the Church of Christ of Malden and Dexter.  She will be remembered always as a beautiful and kind Christian lady.  

Services officiated by Reverend Mother Leslie Stewart.  May you rest in God's House forever and ever. Amen…..

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017, after 9:00 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be in the Sadler Chapel Cemetery near Dexter with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge.