Obituaries
In Memory of Evelyn Irene Jones
February 15th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Evelyn Irene (Mansbridge) Jones, Age 94 of Poplar Bluff, formerly of Puxico, MO passed away Tuesday, February 13th, 2018 at Oakdale Assisted Living in Poplar Bluff, Mo.
Daughter of the late Fred Hinton Mansbridge and Cora Cecilia (Untiedt) Mansbridge. She was born on October 23rd, 1923 in Fisk, Mo.
On January 26, 1946 she was marries to Harold E. Jones in Poplar Bluff. He preceded her in death on October 20th, 2011. They lived in Nebraska and Iowa and returned to Puxico, MO area in 1963. They lived there until moving to Poplar Bluff in 2011. They were members of the United Methodist Church. She was a homemaker and loved cooking and taking care of her family. She loved gardening, bird watching, crocheting and spoiling her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Surviving are two daughters Sandra Kay Deprew of Malden, MO, Carolyn and Bob Fisher of Poplar Bluff, MO; one son, John and Pat Biltof of Mountain Home, Arkansas; five grandchildren, Jeremy Asher of Malden, Will and Jill Asher of Bernie, Aaron and Chris Asher of Bernie, Jessica and Joel Murphy of Poplar Bluff, and Bobbie Jo and Heath Lance of Omaha, Nebraska; fourteen great grandchildren, Erika, Kynlee, Chad, Logan, Mason, Nolan, Austin, Mackenzie, Natalie, Reese, Weston, Gavin, Brooklyn and Grayson.
She was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Kay Jones and siblings Herbert and Flora Lee Mansbridge, Margaret and Bob Pleis, Ruth and Cleo Leach, Gail and Anna Lea Mansbridge.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 18th at Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, MO from 6 to 8 p.m., Family at 5 p.m.. Funeral services will be Monday, February 19th at 10 am in the Funeral Home with burial at the Puxico Cemetery with Bishop Kent Miller officiating.
Last Updated on February 15th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9qm/In-Memory-of-Evelyn-Irene-Jones
In Memory of Adam Eddie Newell, Sr.
February 15th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Adam “Eddie” Newell, Sr. of Bloomfield, son of the late Adam Lee and Bertha Nancy Jaco Newell, was born near Jackson, Missouri on October 8, 1955, passed away at his home near Bloomfield on February 13, 2018, at the age of 62 years, 4 months and 5 days.
Eddie had lived in the Bloomfield area most of his life. He had worked as a truck driver for 35 years and was of the Pentacostal faith. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle and loved being a truck driver.
On June 18, 1994, he was married to Wanda Jane Whipple in Leora, Missouri.
Surviving are his wife, Wanda Jane Newell of Bloomfield; four sons & spouses, John & Angie Newell of Bloomfield, Joeye & Una Newell of LaClede, Illinois, Adam & Chelsie Newell of Bloomfield, Terry Thomas of Bloomfield; four daughters & spouses, Tina & Darren Rodgers of Scott City, Amanda & Andy Chism of Bloomfield, Niomie & Kieth Zoellner of Friedheim, Breanna & Finney Eddington of Texarkana, Arkansas; nineteen grandchildren, Nathan, Joeye, Jr., Lonnie, Kamyron, Maybree, Clayton, Kayson, Trinydee, Tiylee, Olliver, Tiffany, Ricky, Louis, Chelsey, Andy, Bella, Macey, Tate, Kylie; one brother & wife, Ronald “Dale” & Donna Newell of Bloomfield. Other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one sister, Nancy Lee Newell, and father-in-law Abie Whipple.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, February 17, 2018 after 10:00 a.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield until time of service at 1:00 p.m. with the Rev. Robert Poe of Jackson officiating.
Interment will follow in the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield in charge of arrangements.
Last Updated on February 15th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9qk/In-Memory-of-Adam-Eddie-Newell-Sr
In Memory of Betty June Beaird
February 15th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Betty June Beaird, daughter of the late John V. Young and Gwendolyn “Daisy” Powell Young was born on June 13, 1933 in Parma, Missouri and departed this life on February 10, 2018 in Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 84.
Mrs. Beaird was Retired from Veteran’s Administration where she was in Civil Service. She was a resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
She was united in marriage to Eulen Beaird in Parma, Missouri on May 18, 1952. Mr. Beaird preceded his wife in death on May 5, 1998.
Survivors include one son, David Beaird & wife Mary Ellen of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by one brother, John David Young of Brighton, Illinois; by one sister, Joy Corlew of Godfrey, Illinois; by three grandchildren, Justin Beaird & wife Rebecca, Jared Beaird & wife Elizabeth and Megan Beaird; by five great-grandchildren, Colby Beaird, Nora Beaird, Ellison Beaird, Layton Beaird and Harlan J. Beaird; also by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents and her husband, by one son, Kenneth Beaird; by one sister, Suzanne Griggs.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Friday, February 16, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie starting at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements
Last Updated on February 15th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9qj/In-Memory-of-Betty-June-Beaird
In Memory of Richard Duwane Parker
February 15th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Richard Duwane Parker, 50, of Marion, formerly of Crab Orchard, passed away at 9:37 AM, Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at his home.
Richard was born on December 18, 1967 in Joliet to Glen Leslie and Charlene (Schram) Parker. He married Sheila Jennings in Marion.
He was a jack of all trades. He was mechanically inclined and a skilled carpenter who loved helping anyone who needed it. Richard was a compassionate man who would give you the shirt off his back and often performed his work at no charge-.
In his spare time, he enjoyed watching NASCAR events and was a fan of the Chicago Cubs.
Survivors include - Wife- Sheila Parker of Marion, Son- Glen Parker and wife Lana of Walnut, MS, Daughter- Olivia Parker of Dexter, MO, Step children:, Ashley Clark of Benton, Amanda Jennings, David Jennings and Dustin Jennings all of Marion, Grandchild- Amelia Parker of Dexter, MO, Grandchildren- Leah and Harley Jennings of Marion, Mother- Charlene Parker of East Moline, IL, Sister- Pava Taylor of Williamsburg, IA, Sister- Glenda Iossi and husband David of Bettendorf, IA, Nieces and nephews: Lanae Lepesky, Hannah Hollis, Anthony Mallary, Parker Iossi and Best Friend - Kelly Smith of Marion.
He was preceded in death by his father, grandparents and several aunts and uncles.
A memorial service will be held at a later date officiated by Rev. Gary Porterfield. Inurnment will be in Mt. Pleasant (Poordo) Cemetery. Arrangements were made at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home in Marion.
Memorial donations are suggested to the American Heart Association and will be accepted at Mitchell-Hughes Funeral Home/ 800 N. Market St./ Marion, IL 62959.
Last Updated on February 15th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9qf/In-Memory-of-Richard-Duwane-Parker
In Memory of Anna Lea Goodboo
February 15th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Mrs. Anna Lea Goodboo was born July 28, 1949 in Dexter, Missouri, the daughter of Cyril and Dorothy Marchant.
Anna Lea attended Flint Community Schools and attended First United Church. She loved arts and crafts, bingo, and watching HGTV Property Brothers. She enjoyed spending time with her family.
Anna Lea leaves to cherish her memory: daughter, Andrea Kent (Jeremy Purcell); son, Randy (Allison) Randall Jr.; grandchildren, Deovada kent, Gavaughny Mims, Lydell Kent II, Hailey Randall and Hayden Randall; brothers, Jeffery (Jennifer) Marchant and Cyril Marchant Jr.; sisters, Emma (Wayne) Razer and kathy (Vernon) Christian; a host of other relatives and riends including special friends, Keith (Debbie) Garrison, Donnie (Tonya) Chaffin and Sonja Smith.
Mrs. Anna Lea Goodboo was preceded in death by: husband, Harold Eugene Goodboo; parents, Cyril and Dorothy Marchant; father of her children, Randy Randall Sr.
Memorial Services were held at 3:00 p.m. Saturday, February 10, 2018 at the First United Church in Flint, Michigan with Pastor Kirk Bodem officiating.
Last Updated on February 15th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9qa/In-Memory-of-Anna-Lea-Goodboo
