Robert Wayne Sanders, son of the late Marion Sanders and Ammie Autrey Sanders was born on February 3, 1926 in Hagerville, Arkansas and departed this life on May 7, 2013 at the Golden Living Center in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 87 years.
Mr. Sanders was the Central Head Custodian at Dexter Public Schools for many years, and a resident of Dexter.
On July 3, 1948 he was united in marriage to Florence Mildred Swallows in Piggott, Arkansas. Mrs. Sanders survives of the home in Dexter.
Besides his wife, survivors include two sons, Dennis Wayne Sanders and wife Irma of Dexter, and Kenneth Lynn Sanders and wife Joyce of Dexter; by one brother, James Sanders of Peru, Indiana; also by four grandchildren, two step-grandchildren, three great-grandchildren, and three step-great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ray Sanders and Delbert Sanders; and by one sister, Elisa Boze.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 4:00 until 6:00 P.M. Wednesday May 8, 2013.
Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday May 8, 2013 at 6:00 P.M. at the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter with Rev. Kenneth Biggs officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Peggy L. Rangel, daughter of the late Grover Mosley and Juanita Webster Mosley, was born on August 6, 1940 in Blytheville, Arkansas, and passed away on May 4, 2013 at her residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 72 years.
Mrs. Rangel was a member of the Living Water Worship Center in Dexter and retired from Federal Mogul in Dexter.
On May 25, 1958, she was united in marriage to Toby Rangel in Blytheville, Arkansas. Mr. Rangel survives of the home.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Rodney Rangel of Perryville, Missouri and Randy Rangel of Sacramento, California; by one daughter, Laura Cahow of Advance, Missouri; by two brothers, Gerald Mosley of Dexter and Ralph Mosley of Laredo, Texas; by two sisters, Muriel Dirden of Dexter and Pat A. Davul of Fresno, California; and by six grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, May 9, 2013 from 10:00 A.M. to 12:00 Noon.
Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, May 9, 2013 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel at 12:00 Noon with Rev. Jim Hook officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Melvin Eugene Zimmerman, son of the late John Ernest Zimmerman and Nora Ethel McGowen Zimmerman was born in Bernie, Missouri on September 6, 1923 and departed this life at his residence in Bernie, Missouri on May 3, 2013 at the age of 89.
Mr. Zimmerman was a Veteran of the United States Army having served in World War II. He had Owned and operated MFA Service Station in Bernie, Missouri for several years, had also farmed and was a member of the Bernie Church of Christ.
He was united in marriage to Pansy Leona Raybron in Malden, Missouri on July 15, 1942. Mrs. Zimmerman survives her husband in their home in Bernie.
Other survivors include, two sons, Darrell Zimmerman and Mike Zimmerman both of Bernie, Missouri: by two daughters, Sharon Durham of Bernie, Missouri and Judy Watkins of Paducah, Kentucky; by two brothers, Lloyd Zimmerman and Harold Zimmerman both of Bernie, Missouri; by one sister, Geraldine Blackman Sturges of Campbell, Missouri; by 13 grandchildren and 21 great-grandchildren. Also by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by one son, Roger Zimmerman in 1993; by one grandson, Daniel Eugene Zimmerman; by two brothers, Hershel Zimmerman and Howard Zimmerman; by three sisters, Dimple Miller, Pearl Mickey and Marjorie Zimmerman.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Sunday, May 5, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.Funeral services will be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie, on Monday morning starting at 11:00 A.M. with Stan Dauck officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Arthur "Bernard" Pixley, son of the late Melvin W. Pixley and Gertrude H. Williams Pixley, was born on August 15, 1920 in Advance, Missouri and passed away on May 3, 2013 at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Facility in Dexter at the age of 92 years.
Mr. Pixley was a resident of Dexter and owned and operated Pixley's Body Shop in Dexter for several years, while also maintaining a small farm where he enjoyed raising horses and cattle. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Dexter where he served as Sunday School Superintendent for several years and was also a dedicated supporter of The Light For The Lost Ministries. He served in the United States Army during World War II and was a member of the Kenady-Hanks American Legion Post #59 in Dexter. It was his military service that allowed him a wonderful trip to Washington, D.C. in 2007 as a World War II Veteran.
As Mr. Pixley spent his last days at the Cypress Point Nursing Facility, he stole the hearts of all who met him. His caregivers are among those who will miss him the most.
He is survived by three stepdaughters, Mary Miranda of Dexter, Missouri, Linda Taylor of Dexter, Missouri and Janell Walden of Lake Havasu City, Arizona; by two sisters, Drucille Ayers and Betty Brannock, both of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and by numerous grandchildren, great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren, also by many other relatives and friends.
On January 9, 1964, he was united in marriage to Eunice Jarrell Martin in Bernie, Missouri. She preceded him in death on February 23, 2009.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a spouse, Mary Beckham Pixley; by two sons, Jimmie Pixley and Dale Pixley; by two stepsons, Russell Martin and Allen Martin; by two sisters, Joan Williams and Wilma Stovall; and by one brother, Lyman Pixley.Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, May 6, 2013 from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 7, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Petty and Rev. Mike Kohlbaker officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with full military honors.
Jeremie Lynn Johnson, son of Leon Johnson and Barbara Ann Thornton Johnson, was born in Dexter, Missouri on May 15, 1979 and departed this life in Sikeston, Missouri on April 28, 2013 at the age of 33.
Mr. Johnson had been going to college to complete his Associate Degree, he attended Bread of Life Ministry in Parma and was a resident of Parma.
Survivors include two daughters, Essance Diamond Danyel Cain and Ebony Ann Johnson both of Kansas City, Missouri; by his parents Leon and Barbara Johnson of Parma, Missouri; by two brothers, Mark Daniel Johnson and Dominque Thornton, both of Parma, Missouri; by one sister DaQuiya Holmes of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; also by other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Parma Community City in Parma, Missouri on Saturday, May 4, 2013 from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 P.M.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Parma Community Center starting at 1:00 P.M. Pastor Carl Williams officiating.
Interment will follow in the Simmons Cemetery, Rural Catron, Missouri.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
