Blanton Kenneth King, son of the late Herman King and Edith Proffer King, was born on March 31, 1921 in Bloomfield, Missouri and departed this life on June 28, 2015 at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 94.

Mr. King was a member of the Oak Ridge General Baptist Church in rural Bloomfield.  He had worked as a farmer and was a resident of Advance, Missouri.

He was first united in marriage to Edith Nadine Bush.  Mrs. King preceded him in death in 1999.  He was then married to Vaneta King on June 8, 2002 in Bloomfield, Missouri, who survives at their residence in Advance. 

In addition to his wife, he is survived by one son, Kenneth King and wife Wanda of Jackson, Missouri; by one daughter, Diana Fowler and husband Larry of Festus, Missouri; by two brothers, Nerman King of Bloomfield, Missouri and Michael King of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by three sisters, Oma Cagle of Advance, Missouri, Wilda Mae Armes of Bloomfield, Missouri and Velma Reinisch of Dexter, Missouri; and by six grandchildren, Chris Fowler, Timothy Fowler, David Fowler, Kenneth Ray King, Michael Blanton King and Lori Hosh; and by twenty-one great-grandchildren.

Besides his first wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Dorothy Ann Smothers and by brother, Herbert King and by brother, Blanton King .

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, June 30, 2015 from 6:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. with comments being made by family and friends from 7:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 

Funeral services will be conducted at the Oak Ridge General Baptist Church in rural Bloomfield on Wednesday, July 1, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Diana Fowler, his daughter officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Oak Ridge Cemetery.

 

Dexter, Missouri - Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home has graciously set-up on their website a place to share your thoughts and memories of Carson Head.

Carson passed away on Friday, June 26th at the age of nine.  Carson's wonderful grandparents Paul and Mary Douglas are from Dexter and Linda and Paul Head live in Sikeston, Missouri.

If you would like to share your thoughts and memories and sign the guestbook please go towww.mathisfuneralhomes.com or CLICK HERE.
Visitation will be held on June 29, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home located at 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN  38119.
 
Carson’s Celebration Ceremony will take place at Highland Church of Christ on June 30, 2015 at 1:00 PM at 400 North Houston Levee Road, Cordova, TN  38018.
 
In lieu of flowers the family would be honored to have you support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by making a donation in Memory of Carson.

Naman Caldwell, son of the late Overton Alexander and Orpha L. Caldwell was born in  Stoddard County, Missouri on November 7, 1919, and passed away at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on June 27, 2015, at the age of 95 years, 7 months and 20 days.

Mr. Caldwell had been a Bus driver for the Puxico School District  and attended the Egypt Church near Puxico. He enjoyed being active in the Mingo Saddle Club, Mingo Tractor Club and was a member of Mel's Diner.

On February 1, 1939 he was married to Rita Watson near Puxico, MO. She preceded him in death on April 27, 2006.

Surviving are two two sons and daughters-in-law, Larry and Darlene Caldwell of Imperial, MO, Garry and Carolyn Caldwell of Peveley, MO; two daughters and son-in-law, Gayle and John Miller of Hecker, Illinois, Trenna Hale of Festus, MO; six grandchildren; ten great grandchildren. One sister: Maxine Shoat of Dexter, Missouri Other friends and relatives also survive.

He was preceded in death by three brothers Grover, Delmer and Gene Caldwell, one sister Audrey Stewart, one son-in-law Charles Hale and one granddaughter Renee Lucas.

Friends may call from 5:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, June 29, 2015, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday June 30, 2015, at 1:00 PM at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Puxico, Missouri with the Rev. Wayne Burchett of Puxico officiating.

Interment will be in the Puxico Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri with Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Puxico, Missouri in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to St. Judes Childrens Hospital. PO Box 1000 Dept. 142 Memphis, TN. 38101-9908
Online register book is available at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com.

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Carson Elizabeth Head, age 9, went on to Heaven to have her tea party with Jesus on Friday, June 26, 2015. She passed away at her home; surrounded by her family, after a long courageous battle with osteosarcoma. Carson was diagnosed with osteosarcoma on March 7, 2014, the day before her 8th birthday. In her true princess warrior spirit, Carson fought up until the very end.
 
Carson was born on March 8, 2006 in Memphis, Tennessee to parents Michael and Paula Head. Carson is survived by her parents, Michael and Paula; her sister Chandler; her brother Cameron; her paternal grandparents, Paul and Linda Head of Sikeston, Missouri; and her maternal grandparents, Paul and Mary Douglas of Dexter, Missouri.
 
Visitation will be held on June 29, 2015 from 5:00-8:00 PM at Memorial Park Funeral Home located at 5668 Poplar Avenue, Memphis, TN  38119.
 
Carson’s Celebration Ceremony will take place at Highland Church of Christ on June 30, 2015 at 1:00 PM at 400 North Houston Levee Road, Cordova, TN  38018.
 
In lieu of flowers the family would be honored to have you support St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital by making a donation in Memory of Carson.
http://giftfunds.stjude.org/Carson_Elizabeth
 

Carson Elizabeth Head passed away on June 26th, 2015 at the age of nine. She was born March 8, 2006.

Daughter of Michael and Paula Head.

The family wishes any memorials be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. An account has been set up in Carson’s name.

Visitation is Monday, June 29th from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Memorial Park Funeral Home, 5668 Poplar Avenue in Memphis, Tennessee.