James "Pot" Anderson, son of the late Albert Andrew Anderson and Nettie Blagg Anderson was born on October 10, 1921 in Bernie and departed this life on July 7, 2017 at the Dexter Living Center at the age of 95.

Mr. Anderson was a Veteran of the United States Army serving in World War 2.  He was a graduate of Dexter Senior High School and played football at Southeast Missouri State University.  He was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Dexter.  He worked in construction and was well known for his woodworking designs and creations.

On August 5, 1948, he was united in marriage to Evlyn Sisler in St. Louis, Missouri.  Mrs. Anderson preceded him in death on July 21, 1999.

He is survived by two daughters, Lisa Thrower and husband Tom of Dexter and Elenor Evans and husband Dale of Dexter; by three grandchildren, Daryn Evans, Tony Thrower and Erica Thrower and by five great-grandchildren, Addie Thrower, Micah Cisco, Jackson Thrower, Daniel Evans and Lauren Evans.

Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Marvin Russell Anderson and by two sisters, Opal Montgomery and Nina Arnold.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, July 14, 2017 from 10:30 A.M. until 12:30 P.M.  

Funeral services will then be conducted on Friday, July 14, 2017 at 12:30 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Williams officiating.  

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

In lieu of flowers the family requests all memorials be made to the First Christian Church, 224 East Stoddard St., Dexter, MO 32841 OR 18 Fore Life, c/o Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, MO 63841 OR Alzheimer's Association, 9370 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis, MO 63132-3253.

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.