Billy Joe Pry, son of the late Allen Pry and Edith May South Pry, was born on March 12, 1946 in Hayti, Missouri and departed this life on April 29, 2016 at his residence in Bloomfield at the age of 70. 

Mr. Pry attended the First General Baptist Church in Bloomfield.  He worked as a supervisor for Walker Construction Company of Dexter, was the former Police Chief of Bloomfield and a veteran of the United States Army. 

He is survived by two daughters, Amy Fleming of Benton, Missouri and Simone Pry of Bloomfield, Missouri; by one brother, Jimmy Gallion of Donnelson, Illinois; by three sisters, June Cooley of Fairmont, Illinois, Lula Johnson of Sauget, Illinois and Janie Pry of Ohio; and by three grandchildren, Makayla Fleming, Rebecca Fleming and Marissa Jo Fleming.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Tommy Gallion, Brooksie Gallion and Johnny Gallion.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, May 2, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. 

A memorial service will follow in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel at 7:00 P.M. 

Graveside services will be conducted on Tuesday, May 3, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with Rev. David Wilson officiating.

Thelma Lee Husted, daughter of the late George Harrison and Bessie Myrtle Wakefield White, was born in Senath, Missouri on March 31, 1922, and passed away at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri on April 29, 2016, at the age of 94 years and 29 days.

Thelma had lived most of her life in Parma, Missouri. She was a member of the Parma United Methodist Church and was active in the United Methodist Women.

On April 8, 1962, she married Dr. George W. Husted, M.D. in Parma, Missouri. He preceded her in death on November 30, 1971.

Surviving are one son, George "Gerry" Husted of Parma, Missouri; four grandchildren. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Dolly Leigh; four brothers and three sisters.

Friends may call after 11:00 am on Monday, May 2, 2016, at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Parma, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016, at 2:00 pm at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Parma, Missouri with Rev. Roy Sherfield of Dexter, Missouri officiating.

Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden, Missouri. Watkins & Sons Funeral Home of Parma, Missouri in charge of all arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com.

Carol Francis Stubbs, daughter of the late Leslie Francis and Mildred Owen Francis, was born on July 12, 1937 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma and departed this life on April 24, 2016 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 78.

Mrs. Stubbs had worked as a college instructor, and had taught Sunday School at the First United Methodist Church in Caruthersville, Missouri.

On November 27, 1982, she was united in marriage to Rickey Stubbs in Campbell.  Mr. Stubbs survives of their residence in Dexter.

In addition to her husband, she is survived by one son Craig McDaniel of Dallas, Texas; by one daughter, Dena Schmidt and her husband Andrew of Memphis, Tennessee; by one brother, Lloyd Francis of Ukiah, California; by one sister, Betty Scalf of Kingston, Tennessee; by two grandsons, Jason Gentry and Kevin Gentry; and by three great-grandsons, Thomas Gentry, Chase Gentry and Tanner Gentry.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Jack Francis, Dale Francis, Bob Francis, Bill Francis and Jerry Francis; and by one sister, Eileen Francis.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, April 27, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 

In lieu of flowers the family requests all memorials be made to the Stoddard County ARC, P.O. Box 444, Dexter, Missouri 63841

Randy Copeland, son of the late George Copeland and Opal Totton Copeland, was born on June 15, 1955 and departed this life at SoutheastHEALTH of Cape Girardeau on April 23, 2016 at the age of 60.

He was united in marriage to Tamera Huson on March 26, 1986 at Dexter. Mrs. Copeland preceded him in death on June 11, 2007.

Survivors include two sons, Daniel W. Copeland of Puxico and Shawn Copeland of Poplar Bluff: by three daughters, Kelly Wheatley of Bell City, Michelle Marvel and Candice Robinson both of Dexter: by two brothers, Gary Copeland and Wayne Copeland both of Ellsinore: by thirteen grandchildren and one great-grandchild.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Michelle Lynn Triplett Tilmon, daughter of Keith Triplett and Susan Douglas Tubbs on August 11, 1970 and departed this life on April 21, 2016 at the age of 45 after a final bout with cancer.
 
Mrs. Tilmon grew up in the Kansas City area and graduated from Washington High School.
 
She is survived by her parents, Susan Douglas Tubbs & her step-father, David; by her father, Keith Triplett & step-mother, Laura; by her husband, Marshall Tilmon; by their five children, Kegan, Aubri, Blaydn, Haylee and Mason “Ugene”; she also leaves behind an older daughter, Samantha; one brother, Thadd; three sisters, Mary, Shannon and Jeanette; by her parents-in-law, Henry & Joy Tilmon; Also by her dog Rylee who clung by her side until she left for the hospital; also by other relatives and many friends.
 
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Friday, April 29, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday afternoon, April 30, 2016 starting at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home Chapel, with Rev. Larry Tilmon officiating. 

Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery.  Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.