Charlie Robert Ross, son of the late James Franklin Ross and Margaret Julie Ann Howard Ross was born in Dardenelle, Arkansas on October 14, 1932 and departed this life at his residence in Campbell, Missouri on October 9, 2014 at the age of 81.
Mr. Ross was the Owner of Charlie Ross & Sons Trenching Service. He was a member of Church of God in Parma, Missouri.He was united in marriage to Elsie Vernell Cobb in Morehouse, Missouri on October 3, 1953.
Survivors include, his wife, Vernell Ross of their home in Campbell, Missouri; by one son, Jonathan Wayne Ross & wife Jacki of Malden, Missouri; by two daughters, Patricia Ann Martin & husband Robert of Campbell, Missouri and Sharon Elizabeth McClain & husband Danny of Malden, Missouri; by four sisters, Margaret Ellen Jenkins of Sikeston, Missouri, Carolyn Holyfield of Bell City, Missouri, Jewel Tankersley of Campbell, Missouri and Linda McClain of Malden, Missouri; by eleven grandchildren and 27 great-grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by two sons, David Robert Ross and Charles Franklin Ross; by five brothers and four sisters.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Friday, October 10, 2014 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, October 11, 2014 at 2:00 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie, Missouri.
Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Ellis was raised around LaValle and Parma, Missouri, and moved to Morehouse in 1963. He was a mechanic and owned and operated Bill's Standard Station, Bill's Garage, and The Game Room. He also had a fireworks stand for many years. Mr. Ellis was a volunteer fireman in Morehouse, Missouri. He served in the US Army and was a former member of the Masonic Lodge .
On November 3, 1955, he was married to Shirley Ann Perrigan in Bloomfield, Missouri. She preceded him in death on December 6, 2008.
Surviving are two sisters, Norma Hoskins of Morehouse and Margaret Baker of Dexter; one brother, Ed Ellis of Parma; companion and care giver, Nancy Kindle; one step daughter, Denise Dunn of Wichita, Kansas; one stepson, Michael Stalnacker; three step grandchildren, Jamie Kindle of Sikeston, Jessica Parrish of Wichita, Kansas and Colby Parrish of Harrisonville, Missouri. Many nieces, nephews, and many, many friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by one sister, Daisy Breece and two brothers, Paul and Dale Ellis .
Friends may visit Friday, October 10, 2014, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Morehouse, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, October 11, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Morehouse, Missouri with the Rev. Amos Johnson of Sikeston, Missouri officiating.
Interment with be in the Bernie Cemetery in Bernie, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Morehouse in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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Raydine Harris, son of the late Elick Harris and Laura Haysten Harris, was born on January 3, 1945 in Hommond, Indiana, and passed away at his residence in Bloomfield on October 5, 2014 at the age of 69.
Mr. Harris had worked in maintenance at Tyson Foods, Inc. in Dexter and was a veteran of the United States Army.
On July 13, 2001, he was united in marriage to Peggy Christian in Bloomfield, Missouri. Mrs. Harris survives of the home.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Brian Keith Harris of Dexter; by two daughters, Amy Lynn Ledbetter of Bloomfield and Regina Baker of Ohio; by two brothers, Larry Harris of Bloomfield and James Harris of Dexter; by two sisters, Donna Baum and Patsey Hays, both of Dexter; and by seven grandchildren.
Besides his parents, one son, Raymond Elick Harris, preceded him in death.
A memorial service will be held at a later date. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Dexter is handling arrangements.
Mr. Brown had lived in Dudley and Broseley, Missouri all his life. He had been a farmer and was a member of the Oliver Tractor Collectors Club.
On April 5, 1970, he was married to Patricia Woods and she preceded him in death.
Surviving are one daughter, Stacey Hardcastle of Broseley, Missouri; three grandchildren, Staci, Cody & Cory Hardcastle of Broseley; and two great grandchildren, Jazlyn & Evelynn Hardcastle of Broseley. Other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by two sons, Steve Brown & Johnny Brown; one brother, Verlin Brown and one sister, Sue Brown.
Friends may call on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, after 10:00 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, October 7, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. in the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with the Rev. Kenneth Biggs of Dexter officiating.
Burial will be in the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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She had lived in Morehouse most of her life. She attended the First General Baptist Church in Morehouse, Missouri.
On December 3, 1976 she was married to Stanley Edwin Harmon in Morehouse, Missouri.
Surviving are her husband, Stanley Harmon of Morehouse; two sons, Carl Gene Harmon of Warrior, Alabama and Edwin Harmon of Morehouse; three daughters Charlotte Jones and Sharon Burns of Dexter and Carla Eaton of Gardendale, Alabama; nine grandchildren; six great grandchildren; twelve great great grandchildren; two sisters Connie Dock Smith and Judy Gosnell Greene both of Morehouse; and one brother, Robert Gosnell of Dexter. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one brother, Ronald Gosnell.
Friends may visit on Monday, October 6, 2014, from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at the First General Baptist Church in Morehouse, Missouri, with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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