Joe Eddie Anderson, 78, resident of Charleston, Missouri died Thursday, July 13, 2017 in Charleston, Missouri. He was born January 18, 1939 to the late Ernest Bell and Arlee Anderson Wade.

Joe had been employed with the Charleston R-1 School District since 2003. He spent most of his time in the Maintenance Department. However, the last few years he worked as the Crossing Guard. Joe took pleasure in talking and interacting with the children.

He loved the Lord and enjoyed attending church. Joe was ordained as a Deacon and a Trustee at St. Mark Missionary Baptist Church in Charleston, Missouri. Listening to gospel music and attending gospel concerts were two of his favorite things to do.

Joe served his country honorably in the United States Army.

On January 18, 1997, Joe married Rosalyn Hall. She survives of the home.

Joe was a good man. He loved people, to dress well, to dance and to fish. He will be missed by all who knew him.

In addition to his wife, he leaves to cherish his memories, one son and one daughter-in-law, Edwin and Sharon Bell of Indiana, five daughters and one son-in-law, Debra and Robert Keller of Crete, Illinois, Gennesha Robinson of Joliet, Illinois, Charnette Williams of Sikeston, Missouri, Shatavia Hall of Memphis, Tennessee, and Shayla Hall of Charleston, Missouri, seven brothers, Walter Brewer, Arnold Brewer, Floyd Wade, and Sechrone Wade of Charleston, Missouri, Leonard Brewer of Cleveland, Ohio, Sevand Brewer and Lloyd Wade III of Columbia, Missouri, seven sisters, Gloria Scott of Bertrand, Missouri, Brenda Rodgers, Francine Triplett, Gwendolyn Wade, and Rochelle Fitzgerald of Charleston, Missouri, Glenda Clay of Ballwin, Missouri and Regina Johnson of St. Louis, Missouri, his stepfather, Lloyd Wade, Jr. of Charleston, Missouri, 14 grandchildren, 12 great grandchildren, and 1 great great grandchild, nephews, nieces, other relatives, and friends.

Friends may call Saturday, July 22, 2017 from 12:00 noon until the funeral hour of 1:00 pm at Mercy Seat Missionary Baptist Church with Pastor Floyd Wade of St. Matthew Full Gospel Missionary Baptist Church officiating. Interment will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery in Charleston with full military honors.

Norma Jean Miller Bradley, 89 of Cave-In-Rock, IL died on July 4, 2017.

She was born in Clarkton, MO on December 17, 1927 to Amon and Florence (Bailey) Miller.

She is survived by her daughter, Judy (Rick) Turner of Cave-In-Rock, IL; son, Terry (Connie) Bradley of Bourbonnais, IL; sister, Sue Glenn (Dexter); brother, Bob Miller; five grandchildren, Brad Beasley, Ashely McGill, Andrea Bradley, Andy (Christina) Bradley and Courtney Bradley; eight great-grandchildren and five great-great-grandchildren.

Norma is preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Ernest Bradley, Jr.; son, Mark William Bradley; parents, Amon and Florence (Bailey) Miller; brother, Amon Miller Jr.

Norma will be missed by her family and her two beloved dogs, Lady and Boy.

Hardin County Funeral Service, Cox Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.

As per her wishes she has been cremated and a graveside service was held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, July 8, 2017 at Raleigh Masonic Cemetery in Raleigh, IL.

Officiating the service was Rev. Gary Grace.

Donnia Baum daughter of the late James Dillion and Laura Hester Dillion was born on January 13, 1940 in Corning, Arkansas and departed this life on July 1, 2017 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston at the age of 77.

Mrs. Baum was a home-maker and a resident of Dexter.  She was also a member of the Eagles in Dexter.

She was united in marriage to Felix Baum and he preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son, Jim Bailey of Dexter; by one brother, Larry Harris of Bloomfield; by one sister, Patsey Hayes of Dexter; by one grandchild, Angela Barker of California and by two great-grandchildren, Johnna Baum and Judith Barker.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Rainey-Mathis Funeral Homes in Dexter.

John Moore, son of the late Glen Edwin Moore Jr. and Rachael Jones Moore was born on February 18, 1951 in Cincinnati, Ohio and departed this life at his residence in Dexter, Missouri on July 8, 2017 at the age of 66 years.

 

Mr. Moore was a former plant manager for Paramount Headwear in Dexter and former human resources manager at Tyson Foods in Dexter for the past twenty-six years.  John was a member and active at the Risen Church in Dexter where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher.  He also served on numerous boards in the community.

 

On December 31, 1994, he was united in marriage to Janet Christian in Bloomfield, Missouri.  Mrs. Moore survives of the in Dexter.

 

Besides his wife, survivors include three sons, Tyler Christian and Andrew Moore both of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Garrett Christian and wife Kacey of Dexter; one daughter, Sarah Moore of Dexter; by one brother, Glen Moore and wife Wanda of Lawrenceville, New Jersey; by his mother-in-law, Jeanne Triplett of Dexter; also by his sister-in-law and care giver, Sheryl Fowler of Dexter.

 

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth Moore.

 

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 1:00 until 3:00 P.M. Wednesday, July 12, 2017.  

Funeral services will then be conducted on Wednesday at 3:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Greg McGhee and Rev. Jeff Roth officiating.  

Interment will follow in the Chalk Bluff Cemetery in Dexter.

Vern Doyle Pollock, born January 1, 1937 ascended to heaven on July 7, 2017.

Vern was a beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend to everyone he met. Raised in Desoto Missouri by his special aunt Bessie Stroup, growing up he was an accomplished athlete in football, basketball and track. Upon graduation from Desoto High School, he enlisted in the United States Navy.

While stationed overseas, Vern became the youngest Navy serviceman to play quarterback in The Japan Bowl. After his dedicated service, He attended the University of Minnesota before earning his BS and MS degrees from Southern Illinois University in Carbondale, Illinois. Following graduation from SIU, Vern began his teaching and coaching career at Carbondale High School. During his tenure at Carbondale Vern achieved many milestones but none more significant than the establishment of the playoff system for high school football in Illinois. Following a brief stint in Massac County, Vern ended his storied career at Eldorado High School.

Vern excelled all his life as an athlete, coach and mentor. The culmination of his achievements was induction into the First Class of the Desoto High School Distinguished Graduates Hall of Fame, Southern Illinois Football Coaches Hall of Fame, Carbondale Community High School Athletic Hall of Fame, and Illinois High School Coaches Association Hall of Fame.

Vern dedicated his life to serving as a mentor for the youth he was entrusted with developing. His passion was working with and being a role model for children. He took this role very seriously and strived to make a difference for every child he met.

In Vern's eyes, his greatest achievement is the family that survives him. His wife Jean Pollock, son Dan (Monta) Pollock, daughter Stacie Masters (Kevin) and the loves of his life, his grandchildren Cody Pollock, Peyton Pollock, Brodie Pollock, Brett Pollock, Emma Masters and Elana Masters. For the last 15 years Vern felt very blessed to have 2 stepdaughters Sharlotte Gunn and Stephanie Morris and four additional grandchildren Darrick Milligan, Rachel Milligan, Jakeb Carter and Malia Gunn to love and support. Vern also leaves behind his beloved sisters Barbara Bunzel, Joann Malone, Glenda Garner and a brother Michael Gray.

Vern was preceded in death by his parents Story Pollock and Grace Walker, beloved Aunt Bessie Stroup, brothers Ralph Pollock, Karl (Butch) Thieret and Kenneth Thieret and his wife of 41 years Helen Pollock.

Vern's presence was felt throughout every school he worked at, every game, meet or competition he coached and every event he attended. He filled every room with laughter, and a spirit and lust for life that cannot be duplicated or forgotten. In his time on earth he touched and was instrumental in changing the course of many lives. His memory will live on through those who he loved and those who loved him and his legacy is unending.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children Research Hospital and will be accepted at the high school and the church.

Funeral Services will be at 11:00 am Wednesday, July 12, 2017 at the Eldorado First Baptist Church with Rev. Roger Lipe and Rev. Aaron Phelps officiating.

Visitation is 3-7 pm Tuesday at the Eldorado High School Commons.

Condolences and expressions of sympathy may be sent to the family via the website www.colonialterracefuneralhome.com