Linda Faye Schroeder, daughter of the late Herman Liggett and Iva Workman Liggett was born on August 18, 1939 at Bell City and departed this life in the Wilshire at Lakewood Care Center at Lee’s Summit, Missouri on April 20, 2012 at the age of 72.
Mrs. Schroeder was a home-maker and resident of Lee’s Summit, formerly of Dexter.
She was united in marriage to Tom Schroeder, he preceded her in death.
Survivors include two sons, Dennis Bain and Stephen Bain, both of Pana, Illinois: by four daughter’s, Regina Harris of Witt, Illinois, Lisa Bain, Kelly Walden and Christa Henry all of Lee’s Summit: by one brother, Marlin Liggett of Hazelwood: by four sisters, Zilpha Abernathy of Perryville, Barbara Earlene Merick of Bloomfield, Patsy Umfleet of Advance and Juanita Fisher of Dexter: by13 grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Jerry Liggett.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday, April 23rd, 2012, at 10:30 a.m., in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Greg McGhee officiating. Interment followed in the Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Bobie Lee Beck, son of the late, Robert Lee Beck and Ruby Ramsey Beck was born on November 15, 1943 in Flint, Michigan and departed this life on April 27, 2012 at the Missouri Southern Health Care in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 68 years.
Mr. Beck was a former factory worker for many years and a resident of Bernie.
Survivors include one son, Randell Beck and his companion Misty Reynolds of Dexter; by two daughters and son-in-laws, Renea DeProw and Ron of Dexter and Tina Taylor and Craig of Spring, Texas; two brothers, Timothy Dale Beck of Bernie, Missouri and Roger Beck of Arnold; by eight grandchildren, Logan Rogers, Kirsten Beck, Tyler Chafin, Randell Lee Jasper Beck, Harley Beck, Reanna Pugh, Alicia Simpson, and Bradley Helmore.
Friends may call from 6 until 8 p.m, Monday, April 30, 2012 at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie. Memorial graveside services will be conducted at 11 a.m., Wednesday May 2, 2012 in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with full military honors.
Della Wooten, daughter of the late T.B. Walker and Willie Mae Kelly Walker was born on November 2, 1943 at Wilson, Arkansas and departed this life in her residence near Essex, Missouri on April 24, 2012 at the age of 68.
Mrs. Wooten was a homemaker and resident of rural Essex.
She was united in marriage to Dale E. Wooten on December 31, 1959 at Hayti. Mr. Wooten survives of the home near Essex.
Other survivors include one son and daughter in law, Delbert and Cindy Wooten of Malden; by two daughters, Eloise "Sue" Dauer and husband, Andrew of Labadie
and Ella Dix of Dexter; by one brother, J.B. Walker of Boaz, Alabama; by one sister, Nancy Stratton of Boaz, Alabama; by nine grandchildren and ten great grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Kelvin Edward Wooten; by three sisters, Onie Lou Petty, Margie Jo Wooten and Dorothy Ann Pate.
A memorial service will be conducted at 10 a.m., Friday, April 27, 2012 at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter with the Rev. Tim Russell officiating.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Vane L. Lindsay, age 68, died Friday, April 20, 2012 at his home in Creston, Missouri, under Hospice care, with his family at his side.
Vane Lamar Lindsey, only son of Helen P. (Williams) and J. Myrl Lindsay. was born January 3, 1944 in Poplar Bluff. Vane graduated from Bernie High School, and then graduated with a degree in sociology from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro; followed by the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis with an Associate Arts degree in Mortuary Science.
On March 25, 1972, Vane married Mary Ann (Precht) in Mexico, Missouri. After graduation, Vane was employed by funeral homes in Missouri before purchasing the Keating-McKasson (Lindsay) Funeral Home in Creston in 1972. Eventually, he purchased other funeral homes in Murray, Lorimor, Afton, and also built a funeral home in Corning. He owned and operated Lindsay Memorials and Ojibway Farms where he raised registered purebred Limousin cattle.
He was a member of the First Christian Church, Crest City Masonic Lodge, Za-Ga-Zig Shrine, Eagles, and Creston Aviators.
Vane is survived by his loving wife, Mary Ann of Creston; his mother, Helen P. Lindsay of Creston; two sons, Andrew Lamar Lindsay (Jean) of Allen, Texas, and Lamar Paul Lindsay (Stacey) of Salem, Oregon; three grandchildren, Shianne Eve, Nora Beth Helene, and Calum Lamar Lindsay; uncle Leroy Williams (Doris) of Bernie; brother-in-law and sister-in-law, James N. and Edwina F. Clark, many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Vane was preceded in death by his father, J. Myrl Lindsay, in 1989 and grandson, Shawn Patrick Kelley in 2009.
Friends may call from 10 a.m. until 1:30 p.m., Saturday, April 28, 2012 at the First Christian Church in Bernie. Funeral services will then be conducted at 1:30 p.m., at the First Christian Church in Bernie with the Rev. Todd Allen officiating. Interment will follow at Rucker Cemetery near Williamsville.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Mrs. Triplett had lived in Essex most of her life. She was a member of the South Pleasant Valley General Baptist Church near Dexter and was a member of the Eastern Star.
On March 27, 1950, she was married to Jasper Junior Triplett in Bernie. He preceded her in death on April 11, 2001.
Surviving are one daughter, Carolyn Sue Taul-Remmert and husband, Robert Remmert of St. Charles; three grandchildren; seven great grandchildren; one sister, Evelene Metcalf of Crane. Other family and friends also survive her.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Imogene Williamson, four brothers, Clifford, Herbert, Alvin, and Clarence Hunt.
Visitation will be from 5 until 8 p.m., Wednesday, April 25, 2012 at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter.
Funeral Services will be held at 11 a.m., Thursday, April 26, 2012 at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter with the Rev. Harold Carter officiating.
Interment will be in the Triplett Cemetery near Dexter with Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
