Obituaries
In Memory of Laura Jane Pirtle
June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Laura Jane Pirtle, daughter of the late William L. Lee and Mary Bolerjack Lee was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on January 2, 1945 and departed this life at Southeast Health of Stoddard County, Dexter, Missouri on June 2, 2018 at the age of 73.
Mrs. Pirtle was a Homemaker, attended First General Church of Bloomfield, Missouri and was a resident of Dexter, Missouri. She loved spending time with her family, playing games, fishing and Sunday dinners with her brothers. She also had a passion for crafting and gardening.
In 1965, she was united in marriage to Dick McKuin and with this marriage they had three daughters. She was then united in marriage to Tom Pirtle in Carroll Co., Eureka Springs, Arkansas on March 19, 1993. Mr. Pirtle preceded his wife in death on November 29, 2001.
Survivors include two daughters, Lindy Parker & husband Kevin of Dexter, Missouri and Sandy Siems & husband Clay of Stuttgart, Arkansas; by three brothers, Robert Lee, Don Lee and Author Lee all of Bernie, Missouri; by four granddaughters, Erin Siems, Hallie Siems, Taylor Miller & husband Caleb and Caitlin Roe & husband Nick; she was anxiously awaiting the arrival of a great-grandson, Tucker Rhett Miller and a great-granddaughter Parker Jade Roe; also by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents and her husband, by one daughter, Cindy McKuin; by one brother, Bill Lee.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M.
A Memorial Service will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Blake Brown officiating.
Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Last Updated on June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vaig/In-Memory-of-Laura-Jane-Pirtle
In Memory of Patsy Sherman
June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Patsy Proffer Sherman, 85, of Dexter, formerly of Advance, Missouri, passed away Friday, June 1, 2018, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.
She was born May 27, 1933, in Sturdivant, Missouri, the daughter of Elvin and Jessie Walker Proffer.
Patsy was a 1951 graduate of Advance High School. She had been a homemaker. She was a member of Advance First Baptist Church. Patsy loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed cooking and flowers.
Patsy and Harold “Charles” Sherman were united in marriage Sept. 8, 1951, in Dexter, and he preceded her in death Oct. 11, 1996.
Survivors include a son, Keith (Rhonda) Sherman of Dexter; a daughter, Pamela (Mike) Turpin of Holstein, Iowa; two brothers, Robert Proffer of Godfrey, Illinois, and Jackie Proffer of Garlin, Texas; three grandchildren, Kim McCoy, Derek Sherman and Daniel Turpin; and three great-grandchildren, Logan, Preston and Maddux McCoy.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband and a sister.
Visitation will be held from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. today at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance.
A funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. today at the chapel, with Rev. Brad Sherman officiating. Burial will follow at Morgan Memorial Park in Advance.
Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association or the Stoddard County Children’s Home.
Last Updated on June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vai7/In-Memory-of-Patsy-Sherman
In Memory of Virginia Lee Summers
June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Virginia Lee Summers, daughter of the late Phillip Dees and Josie Myers Dees was born on November 3, 1943 in Chaffee, Missouri and departed this life on June 2, 2018 at the Sikeston Convalescent Center at the age of 74.
Mrs. Summers was a home-maker, member of the Gospel Assembly Church in Dexter and was a resident of Dexter.
She was united in marriage to Bill Summers on October 27, 1961 in Dexter. Mr. Summers preceded her in death on January 23, 2014.
She is survived by one son, Greg Summers of Dexter; by one daughter, Gina and husband Jerry Elder of Republic, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Nena and husband Eric Shanafelt, Logan Elder and Chase Elder.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Dees and by two sisters, Ruth Ann Scott and Eunice Busby.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. (NOON).
A short memorial service will be conducted on Wednesday, June 6, 2018 at Noon in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter.
Last Updated on June 04th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vai1/In-Memory-of-Virginia-Lee-Summers
In Memory of Crystal Dawn Riddle
June 01st 2018 by Dee Loflin
Crystal Dawn Ward Riddle, 29 of rural Bernie, Mo passed into eternity in the arms of Jesus on May 29, 2018, after a short struggle with cancer.
Crystal was born on July 27, 1988 in Rhylander, Wisconsin to Joseph Paul Ward and Carolyn Faye Hayes. She is survived by her parents and her step-father, Donald R. Hayes.
On May 14, 2009, Crystal was united in marriage to Jordan Lee Riddle in Corning, Arkansas. The highlight of Crystal’s life was when their daughter, Faith Elizabeth Riddle, was born on December 10, 2010, who is now 7 years of age.
Crystal is survived by her husband, Jordan; her daughter Faith; her step-son Noah L. Riddle of Dexter; her mother, father, and step-father; two brothers, Bobbie Ward and Gary Ward; two half-sisters, Samantha Ward and Sara Ward; four step-sisters, Sandra Bryant, Angie Sweeza, Amy Gonzalez and Deana Embrey; by her maternal grandmother, Joyce Faye Trout; by her maternal step-grandmother, Josephine Trout of Malden; by father-in-law and mother-in-law, Jeff and Charlotte Riddle of Dexter; by her special niece, Rae-Ann. Many uncles, aunts, cousins, and friends mourn her passing and will miss her dearly.
Crystal was preceded in death by her maternal grandfather, Dean Trout; paternal grandfather, Bobbie Ward and paternal grandmother, Kathy Ward.
Visitation will be on Saturday, June 2, 2018 at the Lighthouse Christian Church in Dexter from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. Services will be conducted at 1:00 PM on Saturday at the Lighthouse Christian Church. Interment will follow at the Dexter Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
Last Updated on June 01st 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vahr/In-Memory-of-Crystal-Dawn-Riddle
In Memory of Maggie Howell
June 01st 2018 by Dee Loflin
Maggie M. Howell, daughter of the late George Hugh Shelton and Cora Mae Harnbarger Shelton was born on May 7, 1918 in Piggott, Arkansas and departed this life on May 31, 2018 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 100 years.
Mrs. Howell was a former store clerk for Stovall’s Department Store in Dexter and also was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter.
On July 2, 1966, she was united in marriage to Wilson Howell in Dexter. Mr. Howell preceded her in death in 1983.
Survivors include; two sons, Jerry Wayne Barks and Daniel Bruce Barks both of Dexter; by two daughters, Peggy Laird of Wappapello and Rosetta (Rosie) Robertson of Dexter; by twenty-one grandchildren, bunch of great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two sons, Ronnie Lee Barks at infancy and George Oliver Barks; by three daughters, Elizabeth Ann Barks at infancy, Betty Tanner and Rita Jones; by one sister, Virgie Neal; by two brothers, Claude Shelton and Matthew Shelton; by two half-brothers, Orville Glass and Phillip McDaniel.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home on Sunday, June 3, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.
Services will be conducted on Monday, June 4, 2018 at 1:00 PM in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Biggs officiating. Interment will follow at the Armstead Dowdy Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
Last Updated on June 01st 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vahq/In-Memory-of-Maggie-Howell
