Kevin Lynn Maddox, son of Robert C. Maddox of Essex, Missouri and Virginia Cobb of Chaffee, Missouri, was born on April 25, 1973 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on October 27, 2015 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 42.
Mr. Maddox had worked as a farm laborer and was a resident of Essex, Missouri.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Bethany Stanberry Maddox of the home; by two sons, Austin Maddox and Tyler Maddox of Essex, Missouri; by one daughter, McKenzie Maddox of Essex, Missouri; by one brother Steven Cruse of Sikeston, Missouri; by one half -brother, Chad Michael Maddox of Gray Ridge, Missouri; by his maternal grandmother, Edith Cobb of Dexter; and by his paternal grandparents, C. L. and Vivian Maddox of Essex, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by one brother Bobby Carl Maddox and by one half -brother, Robert James Maddox.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, October 29, 2015 from 10:00 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Graveside services will follow at 11:00 A.M. at Dexter Cemetery.
Oleta Hicks, daughter of the late Homer Stumbaugh and Rosie Freeman Stumbaugh, was born on April 5, 1935 in Lamar, Arkansas and departed this life on October 26, 2015 at her residence in Essex at the age of 80.
Mrs. Hicks worked for the Richland School District as a secretary for thirty-four years.
On December 24, 1954, she was united in marriage to Cecil Hicks in Yuma, Arizona. Mrs. Hicks preceded her in death on September 16, 2015.
She is survived by one son, Keith Hicks and his wife Evelyn of Essex, Missouri; by one daughter, Sheryll Page of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; By one sister, Loreta Watson of Wappapello, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Nick Cozby, Katie Cozby, Ryan Hicks and Ashley Hicks; by three great-grandchildren, Lily Cozby, Ryker Cozby and Hudson Daugherty; by one step-grandson, Luke Patrick; and by one step-great-grandson, Finn Patrick.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Erma Hemphill.
A graveside service will be conducted at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on Friday, October 30, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. James Malloy and Rev. Ronnie Ledbetter officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery.
The family requests that memorials be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, P. O. Box 1000, Dept. 142, Memphis, Tennessee 38101-9908 or the Stoddard County Children's Home Memorial Tribute Fund, P. O. Box 164, Dexter, Missouri 63841.
Arrangements are under the direction of the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
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.
