Bob Shaw, son of the late Carl Steven Shaw and Milbert “Mimi” Sanders Shaw, was born on August 3, 1928 in Parma, Missouri and departed this life on October 23, 2015 at his residence in Highland, Illinois at the age of 87.
Mr. Shaw was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ. He was a master brick layer, a former resident of Dexter and a veteran of the United States Navy serving during World War II.
On December 29, 1943, he was united in marriage to Nelda Lee Crain. Mrs. Shaw preceded him in death on October 24, 2002.
He is survived by two sons, Robert “Pete” Shaw and his wife Amanda of Tulsa, Oklahoma and James Rand Shaw and his wife Donna of Highland, Illinois; by eight grandchildren; and by fifteen great-grandchildren.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Carl Shaw, Jr.; and by one sister, Jean Ann Grissom.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, October 28, 2015 at 1:00 P.M.
Interment will follow in the Sadler Chapel Cemetery in Dexter.
The family requests that donations be made to Bootheel Youth Camp, c/o Church of Christ, 1014 North One Mile Road, Dexter, MO 63841; Crowley's Ridge College, 100 College Drive, Paragould, AR 72450 or Children's Homes, Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450.
Clayton Aaron Wilson, son of Chesley Wilson and Katie Jones Wilson of Dexter was born on May 12, 1975 at Cape Girardeau and departed this life near Sikeston on October 24, 2015 at the age of 40.
Clayton was a member of the Millersville Christ Gospel Church, a Blow Mold Technician at Cott Beverage’s in Sikeston and a resident of Sikeston.
He was united in marriage to Amanda Hampton on July 11, 2014 at Bloomfield. Mrs. Wilson survives of the home.
Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by two daughters, Torri Schmidt (Jeremy) of Dexter and Sierra Wilson of Fredericktown: by one grand-son, Jeremy Schmidt Jr. and a grandchild on the way: by one step-son, Heath McCain 2nd of Sikeston: by two step-daughters, Hannah Henderson and Hallie McCain both of Sikeston: by two sisters, Jo Anna Strickler and Patti Leathers both of Dexter: by his biological mother, Tammy Moore of Advance: by three half-brothers, Jeremy Johnson of Jeffersonville, Indiana, Raymond Johnson of Essex and Richard Johnson of Advance: by one half-sister, Jennifer Crader of Advance: by his maternal grandmother, Ruby Jones of Dexter.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, October 26, 2015 from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, October 27, 2015 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel Dexter with Rev. David Wilson, Rev. Jeff Clark and Rev. Larry Matthews officiating.
Interment will follow in the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield.
Richard W. Alexander, son of the late Douglas Alexander and Betty Creed Benjamin Alexander, was born on April 15, 1948, in Malden, Missouri and departed this life on October 20, 2015 at SoutheastHEALTH in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 67.
Mr. Alexander was retired from the United States Navy. He worked at Faurecia as a line worker and was a resident of Dexter.
On December 27, 1996, he was united in marriage to Lois Williams. Mrs. Alexander survives of the home.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Jennifer Niedbalski of Jackson, Missouri; by one step-daughter, Angie Williams of Dexter, Missouri and by one brother, David Alexander of Malden, Missouri.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, October 22, 2015 from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M.
Funeral services will follow in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Kenneth Biggs officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Mrs. Ham had lived in Bloomfield all of her life. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Bloomfield. She had worked as a waitress at Tucker's Restaurant in Bloomfield and was an active member of the Dexter Eagles Ladies Auxiliary. She enjoyed dancing, sewing and crocheting.
On October 18, 1952, she was married to W. A. "Bill" Ham in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on October 11, 1997.
Surviving are three daughters, Vicki L. Bridges of Bloomfield, Missouri, Danita "Nita" A. Bedell of Nassau Bay, Texas, Denise A. Moline of Houston, Texas; five grandchildren, eight great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; and her special friend, Robert Kirkland of Dexter.
Other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by one sister, Deloris Mae Gwin in 1992 and one brother, James Lee Gwin in 1989.
Friends may visit from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, October 21, 2015, at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, October 22, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri with the Rev. Kenneth Biggs of Dexter officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bloomfield Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri. Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri in charge of all arrangements.
A Dinner celebration of Shirley's life will be held at 5:00 p.m. at the Dexter Eagles Aerie.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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Betty Jackson, daughter of the late Harry Litzler and Marguerite Ostoff Litzler, was born on May 17, 1932 in Dudley, Missouri and departed this life on October 17, 2015 at Mulberry Manor in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 83.
Mrs. Jackson was a member of the Liberty Hill General Baptist Church in Aid, Missouri where she was the former treasurer and clerk. She was a former employee of Fram Filter in Dexter, a homemaker, farmer, cake decorator, gardner and belonged to the Aid Extension Club. Her family was a former Stoddard County Farm Bureau Farm Family of the Year.
On May 26, 1951, she was united in marriage to John D. Jackson in Piggott, Arkansas. Mr. Jackson survives of the home in Dexter.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, David Jackson and his wife Marilyn of Dudley, Missouri and Steven Jackson and his wife Tammie of Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters, Patricia Vandeven and her husband John from Bloomfield, Missouri and Pam Stuever and her husband Jim of Dexter, Missouri; by one sister, Donnis Gant of Dudley, Missouri; by eight grandchildren, John Isaac Vandeven, Kris Vandeven, Jennifer Hartlein, Erin Brown, Julie Richardson, Stephanie Jackson, Amy Irvin and Michael Irvin; and by nine great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Ulys Litzler.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, October 20, 2015 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Funeral services will follow in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Lester Clayton officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
The family requests memorials be made to the Liberty Hill General Baptist Church, 12760 County Road 420, Dexter, Missouri 63841 or Relay for Life of Stoddard County, 106 Farrar Drive, Suite 104, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701.
