Evert “Ralph” Brown son of the late Joy Brown and Anna Blanche Fearn Brown was born in Powe, Missouri on June, 21, 1925 and departed this life at Ridgeview Nursing Center in Malden, Missouri on May 27, 2018 at the age of 92.

Mr. Brown was a Veteran of the United States Army, and was a farmer.  He was a member of Malden American Legion and also the NRA, and was a member of Bethany General Baptist Church of Rural Campbell, Missouri.

He was united in marriage to Helen Green.  She preceded her husband in Death.

Survivors include one brother, Clifford Ray Brown of Bernie, Missouri; by one niece, Sonja Mays of Bernie, Missouri; also by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death other than by his parents and his wife, by two sisters, Dora L. Nelson and Grace Louise Asbell.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in BERNIE, Missouri, Thursday, May 31, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.  Funeral services will then be conducted at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, May 31, 2o18 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie with Rev. Bryan Johnson officiating.  Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery.  Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

In Lieu of Flowers Memorials may be made to:

Stoddard County Children’s Home

Memorial Tribute Fund

P.O. Box 164

Dexter, Missouri 63841

Thakorbhai M. Patel, son of the late Maganbhai Patel and Gangaben Patel was born on February 16, 1943 in India and departed this life on May 23, 2018 at Southeast Health Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 75 years.

Mr. Patel was a farmer and lived in Dexter, Missouri.

In 1965, he was united in marriage to Bhanuben Patel in India.  Mrs. Patel survives of the home.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Kiritkumar Patel of Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters, Sonal Desai of Greenville, Mississippi and Dharmistha Patel of Charleston, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Honey Patel, Nidli Patel, Tanay Patel, Raj Patel, Krupa Desai and Bhumi Desai.

A prayer will be conducted on Thursday, May 24, 2018 from 5:00 to 7:00 PM at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. A prayer will be conducted on Friday, May 25, 2018 at 9:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to CRY AMERICA (Child Rights and You America, Inc) at this website america.cry.org.

Debra Ann Harlan of Grayridge, daughter of the late James Eugene and Naomi Joyce Ross Dougherty, was born on January 6, 1959, in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away at her home in Grayridge, Missouri on May 24, 2018, at the age of 59 years, 4 months and 18 days.

She had worked as a custodian at the Jackson Schools and moved to Grayridge over thirty years. She enjoyed fishing, dogs and spending time with her grandkids.

On August 4, 1989, she married Michael Harlan in Essex, Missouri.

Surviving are her husband, Michael Harlan of Grayridge; one son, Tommy J. Harlan of Essex; three daughters & husbands, Melody & Justin Davis of Essex, Diane Bardol of Jackson, Deedra & Austin Gardner of Phoenix, Arizona; daughter-in-law, Monika Harlan; ten grandchildren, James, Trevor and Tyler Chaffin, Jacob and wife, Jasmine and Josh Kidd, Kailiegh, Breynley, Conner, Abbey and Lacey Gardner; one great grandchild, Jaxton Kidd; two brothers, Larry Dougherty of Perryville, Larry Carr of Tennessee; three sisters, Toni Parham of St. Louis, Eva Warren and Rhonda Caldwell both of Oklahoma, two sisters-in-law, Lynn Dougherty of Marietta, Oklahoma and Deb Dougherty of St. Louis. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son, Michael T. Harlan; and two brothers, Timothy and Terry Dougherty.

A celebration of life will be held at the home in Grayridge on Sunday, May 27, 2018, at 3:00 p.m.

Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.

James Hancock, 75 of Malden, passed away on Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at his residence in Malden, Missouri.   

James Hancock, the son of James and Mossie Churchill Hancock, was born on Thursday, April 1, 1943 in Dell, Arkansas.

He was the owner and operator of NAPA Auto Parts in Malden for 14 years and a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Malden. James served in the U S Army from August 1966 tru August 1968.

On July 21, 2006 in Piggott, Arkansas he was united in marriage to Bonnie Loyd. She survives.

Other survivors include one daughter, Lori Casselberry and husband David of Malden; two step-sons, David Mitchem and wife Beth of Malden and Scott Mitchem and wife Becky of Bowling Green, Missouri; one grandson, Dustin Casselberry and wife Morgin of Malden; one step grandson, Brandon Marlow and wife Lizzie of Dexter; two great grandchildren, Kaylee & Raegin Casselberry of Malden; one step grandchild, Addison Marlow of Dexter; one sister, Betty Fitch and five brothers, Freddy, Bill, Jimmy, Gilbert & Bobby Hancock..

He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, Jean & Janice

A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Friday, May 25, 2018 at the Landess Funeral Home in Malden with Pastor Jonathan Ross officiating. 

Interment with military honors will be at the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.

At the request of the family NAPA Auto Parts Store photo was used for the photo with the obituary.

Barbara Ann Miller, age 82 passed away on May 16, 2018 at her home in Bloomfield, MO. Born near Thomas, OK February 1, 1936 to Henry and Irene (Nissley) Bender. 

She was united in marriage to Adin C. Miller on October 8, 1959. He passed away on March 27, 2010. They shared lifes joys and sorrows for 50 years. To this union were born three sons and two daughters, Howard and Wife Catherine, with whom she resided since April 2014, Carol and Husband Galen Yoder of Bolivia, Ervin and Wife Carolyn of Gold Creek, Montana, Leanna at home, David Perry and wife Lorretta of KY. 

She was a member of Crowley Ridge Mennonite Church where she faithfully attended while health permitted. 

Also surviving are nineteen grandchildren; seven great-grandchildren; three sisters, Freda of Kalona, IA, Treva of Spencer, WI, and Mary Ellen of Kalona, IA; three brothers, David of Alymer, Ontario, Glen of Auburn, NE and Perry of Kalona, IA; Uncle David Nissley of Illinois; and fifty-one nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Adin; her parents; two Aunts; two Uncles; one brother-in-law and one granddaughter.