Ann Vaught, daughter of the late Charles Columbus Wing and Lillie Howarth Wing, was born on September 21, 1921 in Pocasset, Oklahoma and departed this life in the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau on October 19, 2013, at the age of 92.
She was a former seamstress for Elder Manufacturing in Bloomfield and a resident of Dexter.
She is survived by two sons and their wives: Billy and Maria Vaught of Bryceville, Florida, Danny and Mary Vaught of Orange Park, Florida: by two daughters and their husbands: Lavona and Raymond Lunbeck of Sikeston, Cathy and Brad Williams of Dexter: by two sisters, Murlene Gilbow of Murphysboro, Tennessee and Louise James of Sikeston: by nine grandchildren, Dana Byers, Thomas Vaught, Sara Lorusso, Raymond Lunbeck Jr., Sherry Carlton, Elizabeth Mothershead, Kevin Williams and Amy Backus: by ten great-grandchildren, Rebecca Byers, Sophie O’Neal, Zachery Lorusso, Meghan Mothershead, Madison Mothershead, Katie Williams, Anna Williams, Keri Williams, Jera Backus and Jagur Backus.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, James Russell Vaught, one grandson, Michael Lunbeck: by three brothers, Charles Wing Jr., William Howarth Wing and James Wing: by two sisters, Virginia Tharp and Irene Causbie.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M., Tuesday, October 22, 2013.
Funeral services will then be conducted at 10:30 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Preston Owens officiating.
Interment will follow in the Sikeston Memorial Gardens Cemetery.
Jewell Bell was the oldest of nine children, born July 23, 1932, in Parma, Mo. to the late Lester Marion and Rachel Cardella (Barton) Stephens. She died on Oct. 18, 2013 at the age of 81.
She was the granddaughter of the late James Pendleton and Sarah Jane (Shaw) Barton and Henry Lee and Alpha Adeline (Gwaltney) Stephens.
On Jan. 29, 1949, she married Steve Vernon Bell in Piggott, Ark., who survives of the home.
Mrs. Bell was a member of the Risen Church in Dexter. She attended Risco Schools. A long time member of Beta Sigma Phi Sorority since 1967, she reached the eligibility of Torch Bearer Degree, receiving both the Silver and Golden Circle honors.
Jewell loved to travel and traveled extensively around the world. As a member of the Missouri Delta Unit Airstream Club, she traveled throughout the United States.
She and her husband, Steve, were pioneers in the development of the Cable TV industry.
Above all, Jewell loved her family and friends.
In addition to her husband Steve, she leaves to cherish her memory: her son Steve Vernon Bell II and wife Janet of Dexter; three daughters, Janet Lynn Heuring of Dexter, Linda Gaye Cooper and husband Barry of Dexter, and Margaret Jo Ellen Bell and companion Dale Brame of Van Buren; four brothers, Jerry Stephens of Clearwater, Florida, Gary Stephens and wife Dian of Bowling Green, Ky., JR Stephens and wife Dorothy of Malden, and Lindel Stephens and wife Suzette of Parma; three sisters, Betty Bernice Williams and husband Bill of Wildwood, Mo., Wanda Stephens of Scottsdale, Ariz., and Hazel Floyd of Shell Knob, Mo.; sister-in-law, Loy Stephens, of Bethalto, Ill.; and seven grandchildren, Eric Heuring and wife Emily, Lori Bishop and husband Kevin, Brandi Juden and husband Andrew, Brandon Church and wife Cheyenne, Kristina Bell, Julianna Bell and Dylan Acevedo; seven great-grandchildren; Anna, Lydia, Luke, Charles Avery, Brittany, Aiden and Jacey; one great-great grandchild, Caiden; and many neices and nephews.
She was preceded in death by one grandson; Christopher Gerald Heuring; one brother, Homer Darrel Stephens; one brother-in-law, Jim Floyd; and one sister-in-law; Gwen Stephens.
Visitation will take place on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from noon until 3 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, Oct. 20, 2013, at 3 p.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joshua Carpenter officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Eric Heuring, Brandon Church, Kevin Bishop, Dylan Acevedo, Cody Branch and Jon Rust.
Lorene Kennett, daughter of the late Charles Phillips and Lissie Cox Phillips was born on November 8, 1930 in Bloomfield, Missouri and departed this life at the Close To Home Nursing in Matthews, Missouri on October 18, 2013 at the age of 82.
Mrs. Kennett was a member of the Risen Church in Dexter, Gardening Club, P.E.O. in Hardin, Missouri, and a resident of Dexter.
On September 25, 1949 she was united in marriage to William Nathan Kennett in Piggott, Arkansas. Mr. Kennett preceded her in death on January 7, 2004.
Survivors include one son, Randal Kennett of Hardin, Missouri; by two daughters, Phyllis Christensen of Naples, Florida and Norma Inafuku of Houston, Texas; by three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; by a longtime companion, Delmar Lane of Dexter; by two brothers, Charles Phillips of Bloomfield and Dean Phillips of Rural Bloomfield, Missouri; one sister, Novella Kingree of Dexter; one sister-in-law, Betty Phillips; and by many nieces and nephews.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Byron Phillips and Orin Phillips.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, October 20, 2013.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Monday, October 21, 2013 at 10:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Joshua Carpenter officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bloomfield Cemetery.
Memorials may be donated to the Alzheimer’s Association, 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63123-3253. Envelopes will be provided at the Funeral Home for memorials.
She had lived in Miami, Florida and Decatur, Illinois before moving to Dexter in 1992. She had worked as a house keeper and attended the Church of Christ.
On June 13, 1969, she was married to Forest Henderson, Jr in Decatur, Illinois. He preceded her in death on February 5, 1995.
Surviving are her companion, Leon Rackley of Dexter; one son, Kenneth Henderson of Ironton, Missouri; three daughters, Doris Melvin and Janice Lewis both of Dexter, Missouri, Georgianna Hillman of Puxico, Missouri; many grandchildren; three sisters, Joyce Stanley of Decatur, Illinois, Janet Halsey of Fairbury, Illinois and Doris Strickland of Dexter. Other relatives and many friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Patricia Henderson, and one brother, George Hott.
Memorial services will be held at 1:00 PM on Saturday, October 19, 2013, at the Watkins and Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri.
Interment will be at a later date in the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, 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
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James R. Bolin Sr., son of the late Gracie Lucas, was born in Hornersville, Missouri on July 31, 1936, and passed away at is home in Puxico, Missouri on October 14, 2013, at the age of 77 years, 2 months and 20 days.
He had lived in the Puxico area all of is life. He enjoyed fishing.
He was married to Shirley O'Neal on August 9, 1970. She preceded him in death on September 1, 1995.
Surviving are his stepfather, Ernest Jackson of Dudley, Missouri; three sons, James Bolin, Jr., Jimmy Bolin and Leroy Parker, all of Puxico, Missouri; two daughters, Anita Parker of Dexter, Missouri, and Tina Bolin of Alton Missouri, eight grandchildren; seven great greatchilden; and one brother, Ernie Jackson of Louisiana. Other family and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by 1 brother, Jesse Bolin, and 1 sister-in-lawm, Mary Bolin.
Visitation will be held on Thursday October 17, 2013 after 12:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday October 17, 2013, at 1:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Chapel in Puxico, Missouri with the Rev. James Hagy of Dexter, Missouri officiating.
Interment will follow in the Rock Hill Cemetery near Puxico, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Puxico in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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