Linda Cuellar, daughter of the late J. W. Willcutt and Ruth Richards Ingram was born on September 28, 1948 in Kansas City, Kansas and departed this life on March 10, 2018 at the Westfield Nursing Center in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 69 years.

Mrs. Cuellar was a home maker and a resident of Sikeston, Missouri.

Survivors include: one son, Robert L. Mitchell (Dorothy) of Dexter, Missouri; one brother Timothy Willcutt of Kansas City, Kansas; by three sisters, Angelique L. Meyers of Edgerton, Kansas, Christine K. Kirkwood of Kansas City, Kansas and Sherry L. Hopkins of Ozawkie, Kansas; two step-grandchildren Hailey and Kali Pennebaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Cuellar; her step-father, Roy L. Richards; two brothers, Jimmy Willcutt and Jerry Willcutt; by one sister, Kimberly Hawley.

A graveside service will be conducted at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 1:30 P.M.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter in charge of all the arrangements.

Wanda M. Morgan of Essex, Missouri, daughter of the late James Silas and Allie Virginia Latham Churchill, was born on March 18, 1930, in Caglesville, Arkansas and passed away at the Bloomfield Living Center in Bloomfield, Missouri on March 16, 2018, at the age of 87 years, 11 months and 28 days.

Wanda married John Howard Corbin and he passed away in 1987, then she married Earnest Morgan and he passed away in 1992.

She had lived most of her life in Essex Missouri, she also lived in the Chicago area for 25 years. She was of the Apostolic faith.

Surviving are three daughters, Belinda Powell of Dexter, Missouri; Teresa Henson of Advance, Missouri; and Carolyn Abbott of Essex, Missouri; seven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren.

Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Helen M. Allen, ten brothers and sisters, and one grandson, Daren Pulliam.

Friends may call on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Rick Breeden of Bloomfield and Bro. Dale Holman of Dexter officiating.

Interment will be in the Essex Cemetery in Essex with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.

Ineta Marie Smith daughter of the late Dick Cox and Macie Cox was born on August 6, 1918 in Stoddard County and departed this life on March 16, 2018 at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter at the age of 99.  She will be celebrating her 100th birthday in Heaven, surrounded by Angels and her friends and family who went before her.

Mrs. Smith was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ.  She was a resident of Dexter and was a home-maker.

She was united in marriage to Cletus Smith.  Mr. Smith preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son, Terry Smith of Ozark, Missouri; by two daughters, Bonnie McKnight of Wappapello, Missouri and Brenda Sifford of Puxico, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Terri Ann Smith, Greg Boyt and Chad Boyt; by three great-grandchildren, Morgan Franklin, Alex Boyt and John Rose.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Debra Rose.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, March 19, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. 

Funeral services will then be conducted on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Arvin Haynes officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

Shirley Ann Brooks 75 at Puxico, Missouri died March 12, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving and caring family. She is at peace after a battle with A.L.S.

Shirley was born April 22, 1942. She was married to her loving husband on December 22, 1956. 61 years past since she and Dickie were united in marriage. They were married in Clarksdale, Mississippi. 

Shirley maintain gainful employment at the Mellinckodt Chemical Company Until her retirement in 1997. She loved her family dearly and she loved spending time with them as they often vacationed in Branson and other destinations. She loved the outdoors as she felt in tune with her Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved animals and was kind to everyone and all of God’s creatures. She loved plants, flowers and she loved working in her yard.

Her prized love was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They meant the entire world to her and brought her sunshine even in the most gloomy of times.

She was a faithful member of the Liberty Hill Baptist Church and everyone that knew her knew that when they saw her she would greet them with a warm greeting and a tight hug.

Leaving to cherish the most precious of memories is her husband, he dickey as well as two children, Debbie (Jerome) Merwin and Robin (Samuel) Lucas; for grandchildren, Shannon (Sabina) McMurty, Rachel (Eric) Allmon, Trish (Scott) English and Kris (Josh) Johnson as well as 11 great-grandchildren. 

She will be missed by all that knew her beautiful and vibrant smile.

Kenneth Lee Simpson, son of Kenneth Simpson of Wappapello, Missouri and the late Barbara Sue Phillips Simpson was born on August 30, 1967 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on March 13, 2018 in the emergency room at the Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter at the age of 50 years.

Kenneth was a truck driver for Republic Services in rural Dexter, Missouri and was a resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He attended the New Life Baptist Church in Wappapello.

Survivors include: his father, Kenneth Simpson of Wappapello, Missouri; daughter, Kayla Simpson of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; brother, Michael Simpson of St. Charles, Missouri and other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be conducted at on Saturday, March 17, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the New Life Baptist Church in Wappapello, Missouri.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter in charge of all arrangements.