James “Jim” Triplett, son of the late Cecil and Evelyn Eaton Triplett was born on August 12, 1935 in Essex and departed this life on March 21, 2016 at the Southeast Health of Cape Girardeau at the age of 80.
Mr. Triplett was a resident of Dexter and was a self-employed farmer. He loved to go camping, playing golf and spending time with his grandsons. He was a Veteran of the United States Army National Guard.
On November 19, 1960 he was united in marriage to Helen Lawrence in Dexter. Mrs. Triplett survives of their residence in Dexter.
Besides his wife he is survived by one daughter, Kathy Lambdin of Cape Girardeau; by three grandsons, Matthew Lambdin and wife Leni (Fluegge) of Jonesboro, Illinois, Eric Lambdin and wife Malori (Loker) of Wolf Lake, Illinois and Aaron Lambdin of Wolf Lake, Illinois; by two great grandchildren, Emma Lambdin and Clara Lambdin; by one brother Melvin Triplett of Dexter and by two sisters, Jo Ann Freeman of St. Louis, Missouri and Janet Viau of St. Charles, Missouri.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, March 24, 2016 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. George Nite officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
William Arthur Cowgur, son of the late William Cowgur and Viola Hardy Cowgur was born on September 29, 1937 in Bloomfield and departed this life on March 18, 2016 at the Southeast Health of Cape Girardeau at the age of 78.
Mr. Cowgur was retired from the United States Army National Guard and served in Desert Storm. He was a member of the Shawnee Hills Baptist Church in Jackson.
On November 22, 1978 he was united in marriage to Jo Ann Hitt in Bloomfield. Mrs. Cowgur survives of their residence in Cape Girardeau.
Besides his wife he is survived by one son, Ted Cowgur of Cape Girardeau; by two daughters, Shellee Cowgur of Cape Girardeau and Donna Cowgur of Bloomfield; by two brothers, Jack Cowgur of Piggott, Arkansas and Gene Cowgur of Bridgeton, Missouri; by two sisters, Doris McNair and Mary Walpole both of Bloomfield and by two grandchildren, Audree Pilson and Alexis Pilson both of Jackson.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Margaret Abernathy.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 from 12:30 P.M. until 2:30 P.M.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 at 2:30 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Don Estes officiating.Interment will follow in the North Antioch Cemetery.
Mrs. Jackson graduated from Morehouse High School in Morehouse, Missouri in 1952. She had worked at Lucas Florist, Brown Shoe Company and Jackson’s Florist, and she and her husband were also owners of a quick shop in Dexter. She was also a past member of the Dexter Elks Auxiliary.
On May 30, 1952, she was united in marriage to Chestley Wayne Jackson. Mr. Jackson survives of their residence.
She is also survived by two sons, Mark Jackson and wife Susan of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Gary Jackson and wife Shelia of Dexter, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Brandi Reyna, Becky Moore, Travis Jackson, Corey Jackson, Ashlee Jackson, Nichole Clippard and Dwaun Thiele; by thirteen great-grandchildren, Daniel Petty, Skylar Jackson, Adrianna Jackson, Hilary Moore, Kaitlynn Moore, Anasten Jackson, William Jackson, Nora Jackson, Brendin Thiele, Adrian Thiele, Addison, Kate and John Clippard; by three sister in laws, Imogene Tate, Nina Jackson, Iva Gipford and her husband Bill and many nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by five brothers, Jimmy Wyrick, Don Wyrick, Arnold Wyrick, Charles Wyrick and John W. Wyrick and by one sister, Dottie Huls.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, March 21, 2016 from NOON until 2:00 P.M.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Monday, March 21, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel.
Joseph “Joe” Hutchason, son of the late Joe Hutchason and Lulu Darter Hutchason, was born on October 1, 1921 in Essex, Missouri and departed this life on March 16, 2016 at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter at the age of 94.
Mr. Hutchason was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dexter. He had worked for the St. Louis Post Dispatch as a photo engraver and was a resident of Dexter. He was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and the Dexter Bearcats.
He was a veteran of the United States Army and served during World War II. He entered the service in September of 1942 and went to Fort Bliss for basic training; then overseas for one year in the European Theater, North Africa and Sardinia; and then to Fort Sill, Oklahoma as a motor school instructor for approximately one and a half years. He was discharged in November of 1945 with the rank of Sergeant.
He was a member of the Dexter Masonic Lodge #532 and received his sixty-year pin, the Kennady-Hanks American Legion Post #59 in Dexter, the Scottish Rite of St. Louis and the Shriners of St. Louis.
On July 30, 1946, he was united in marriage to Roberta Morris in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Hutchason survives of the home.He is also survived by two sons, Ron Hutchason of Wappapello, Missouri and Morris Hutchason of Florissant, Missouri; by one daughter, Cindy Brake of Paragould, Arkansas; and by thirty-one grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother and five sisters.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, March 20, 2016 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, March 20, 2016 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel at 3:00 P.M. with Dr. Barry Winders officiating.Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Wayne Dale Duley, son of the late John Raymond Duley and Opal Mae Fulkerson Duley, was born on December 8, 1940 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on March 16, 2016 at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 75.
Mr. Duley was self-employed as a computer programmer/engineer and was a resident of Dexter. He was a member and supporter of the Railroad Museum in Poplar Bluff and model trains were his hobby.
He is survived by four sons, Ryan Duley, Erik Duley, Chad Duley and Scott Page all of Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters, Becky Antonacci of Wentzville, Missouri and Gina Marie Page of Marble Hill, Missouri; by one brother, John Duley of Dexter, Missouri; by four sisters, Jo Ann Gibson and Annis Hughes, both of Dexter, Missouri, Janis Duley of Fayetteville, Arkansas and Brenda Eubanks of Bloomfield, Missouri; and by thirteen grandchildren.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, March 18, 2016 from 2:30 P.M. to 4:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, March 18, 2016 at 4:00 P.M. with Rev. Max Downs officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter.
