Juell Wray, daughter of the late Otis Yocham and Bessie Wallace Yocham was born on October 8, 1925 in Peel, Arkansas and departed this life on February 20, 2018 at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 92 years.

She was a homemaker and was a member of the New Bethel General Baptist Church in rural Dexter, Missouri.

On April 12, 1942, she was united in marriage to Rev. Clifford Wray in Ozark County, Missouri.  He preceded her in death on May 2, 2016.

Survivors include: two sons, Bobby Wray of Wichita, Kansas and David Wray of Dexter, Missouri; by one daughter-in-law, Teresa Overall of Dexter, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Brian Wray, Christina Riehl, Jason Wray, Garrett Wray, and Heather Ryan; by three great-grandchildren, James Wray, Scarlett Ryan and Bonnie Ryan.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Phillip Wray; by one granddaughter, Melissa Wray; by one brother Nuell Yoacham and one sister, Gene Jones.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, February 23, 2018 from 1:00 to 2:30 PM. 

Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, February 23, 2018 at 2:30 PM in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Gerald Hart officiating. 

Interment will follow at the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.

Kevin Wayne Mitchell, son of the late Lowell VanMatre and Patricia Clay was born on June 25, 1969 and departed this life on February 15, 2015 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 48 years.

Mr. Mitchell was a resident of Springfield, Missouri.

Survivors include: one brother, Scott Mitchell; by grandparent, Madeline Hague Clay of Dexter; by two Uncles, Thomas Clay of Dexter and Raymond Davis of Bell City.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by grandparent, Frank Farish Clay and one Uncle, Mike Clay.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 1:00 to 2:00 PM. 

Services will be conducted on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tim Russell officiating. 

Interment will follow at the Dexter Cemetery.

Vernon Abernathy, son of the late Edward and Myrtle Boyd Abernathy, was born in Advance, Missouri on May 10, 1929, and passed away at his home near Puxico, Missouri on February 21, 2018, at the age of 88 years, 9 months and 11 days.

He had lived in St. Louis and moved to Puxico in 1966. He was a member of the Christ Gospel Church in Millersville and was attending the Duck Creek Baptist Church near Puxico. He had worked for Hubert Browning Trucking, and farmed most of his life. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and working in his shop.

On May 23, 1952, he was married to Dortha Dunning in Marble Hill, Missouri.

Surviving are his wife Dortha Abernathy of Puxico; two daughters & husbands, Bernadean (Miles) Anselm of Poplar Bluff, Debbie (George) Strombach of Puxico; one grandson & wife, Ben (Sally) Hancock of Puxico; one granddaughter & spouse, Danielle (Esther) Steinman of Seattle, Washington; three great grandchildren, Ezra Steinman, Avery and Addison Hancock; two sisters, Rosemary (Eldon) Stroup of Puxico, Betty Lou Poe of Brownwood. Other relatives and many friends also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Vernas Abernathy and Hubert Browning and one sister, Lucille Walker.

Visitation will be Monday, February 26, 2018, after 10:00 am at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico until time for services at 1:00 pm at the funeral home chapel with Bro. Buck Cruse of Puxico officiating.

Interment will be in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with full military honors. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Puxico, Missouri in charge of arrangements.

Kevin Graham, 56, of 741 Mill Street, Carrier Mills, IL died Monday February 19, 2018 at 6:20 pm in St. Vincent's Hospital in Evansville, IN.

Memorial services will be held Saturday February 24, 2018 at 1 pm at Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL. Visitation will be held Saturday after 11 am until service time. Richard Graham will officiate and Burial will be in Dogwood Cemetery in Dogwood, MO at a later date. Felty Funeral Home in Carrier Mills, IL is assisting the family with the arrangements.

He was born on March 11, 1961 in Aurora, IL to the late Gerald Graham and Sadie (Burns) Graham Jenkins.

He married the former Gina Nolen on October 2, 2001 and she survives.

Kevin was a entrepreneur of sorts, he was a retail business owner, he was fond of his music and electronics. He loved movies and laughter but most importantly he loved the time he shared with his grandchildren.

He is survived by Wife: Gina Graham of Carrier Mills, IL; 4 Children: Kristy (Phillip) Dunn of Carrier Mills, IL; Brandon (Brittney) Burrow of Sikeston, MO; Mike (Diana) Wamble of Dexter, MO and Laura (Cliff) Dombrow of Carrier Mills, IL; Brother: Richard (Beth) Graham of Carrier Mills, IL; Sister: Dawn (Mike) Davis of Carrier Mills, IL; 8 Grandchildren: Chase & Peyton Dunn; Brayton & Blakelyn Burrow; Taylor & Cameron Dombrow and Emma and Rhett Wamble; several nieces, nephews and cousins.

He was preceded in death by his parents and Brother: Colin Graham.

Mildred Louise McRoy of Bloomfield, daughter of the late James H. and Comilla Tedder Bowling, was born in Cooter, Missouri on June 12, 1928, and passed away at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri on February 20, 2018, at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 8 days.

Mrs. McRoy had lived in Bloomfield, Missouri most of her life. She had attended the Baptist Church.

On October 4, 1947, she was married to Calvin C. McRoy in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on August 1, 2012.

Surviving are son, Jim McRoy of Farmington; one daughter, Sue Hampton of Bloomfield; one daughter-in-law, Brenda McRoy of Bloomfield; eight grandchildren; nine great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren and one sister, Mary Jo Mynatt of Memphis, Tennessee. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son, Gene McRoy; one daughter, Mary Jines and six siblings.

Visitation will be held on Friday, February 23, 2018, after 11:00 am at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield until time for services at 1:00 pm at the funeral home with the Rev. Dwight Hensley of Bloomfield officiating.

Interment will be at 10:00 am on Monday, February 26 in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Missouri in charge of arrangements.