Obituaries
In Memory of Reva McRoy
April 29th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Reva McRoy, was born on November 13, 1939 in Mount Sterling, Iowa and departed this life on April 24, 2019 at Bloomfield Living Center in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 79 years.
Mrs. McRoy was a homemaker, a member of the Dexter Eagles and a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri.
On March 12, 1959 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Bill McRoy. Mr. McRoy preceded her in death on February 5, 2018.
She is survived by two sons, Frank McRoy and Lloyd McRoy, both of Bloomfield, Missouri; by four daughters, Ruth Reynolds of Dexter, Missouri, Judy Ewing of Bloomfield, Missouri, Jo Ann Whittley of Dexter, Missouri and Faye Stitts of Montrose, Michigan; by twenty-two grandchildren and thirty-two great-grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted at the Walker Cemetery, near Bloomfield, Missouri on Saturday, April 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Last Updated on April 29th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcj3/In-Memory-of-Reva-McRoy
In Memory of Gerard Lawrence Tessens
April 24th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Gerard Lawrence Tessens of Bloomfield, son of the late Lawrence A. and Delia Grace Burleson Tessens, was born in Louisville, Kentucky on March 7, 1953, passed away at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri on April 21, 2019, at the age of 66 years, 1 month and 14 days.
Gerard had lived in Bloomfield most of his life. He had worked in drafting at Stites Concrete and retired after 30 years. He then worked in maintenance for thirteen years at the Bloomfield Public Schools. He was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ, he enjoyed history and collecting antiques..
On June 10, 1983, he was married to Shirley S. White in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley Tessens of Bloomfield; two daughters, Laura Tessens of Dexter and fiance' David Powell of Lineville, Alabama, Dana Abston and husband Chance of Oran. Other relatives and friends also survive.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at 11:00 am at the Watkins and Sons Chapel in Dexter with Bro. Jeremy Tucker of Dexter officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter with Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
The family asks that donations be made to the Bootheel Youth Camp, 201 Adams Dr., Dexter MO 63841.
Last Updated on April 24th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vci9/In-Memory-of-Gerard-Lawrence-Tessens
In Memory of Doris Mae Bowling Horn
April 24th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Doris Mae Bowling Horn, daughter of the late Edgar Link and Etta Everhart Mallory, was born on May 14, 1928 in Essex, Missouri and departed this life on April 22, 2019 at the Bloomfield Living Center in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 90 years.
Mrs. Horn was raised by George and Addie Bolin. She was saved at an early age and was of the Baptist faith. She was a former line worker for Elder Manufacturing.
On December 20, 1947, she was first united in marriage to Lee “Bud” Bowling. Mr. Bowling preceded her in death on October 25, 1987. She was then united in marriage to William C. Horn, on March 12, 1992, in Dexter, Missouri. Mr. Horn preceded her in death on November 1, 2010.
She is survived by two sons, Terry Bowling and his wife Debbie of Farmington, Missouri, and Steven Bowling and his wife Needa of Wyatt, Missouri; by two daughters, Beverly O’Daniell of Bloomfield, Missouri, and Pat Boone of Dexter, Missouri; by one brother, George Link of Dexter, Missouri; by two sisters, Charlette Zimmerman of Bernie, Missouri and Bernice Hunt of Columbia, Missouri ; by one step-son, Scott Horn of Dexter, Missouri; by one step-daughter, Judy Shelton of Dexter, Missouri; by twelve grandchildren; by twenty great-grandchildren; and by three great-great-grandchildren.
Besides her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, J.C. Link, Bobby Link and Steven Link; by two sisters, Louise Waggoner and Donnie Barber; and by two sons-in-law, Jim Boone and J.R. O’Daniell.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter on Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Steve Tippen officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bloomfield Cemetery.
\Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Last Updated on April 24th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vci8/In-Memory-of-Doris-Mae-Bowling-Horn
In Memory of Theresa Diane Hicks
April 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Theresa Diane Hicks, age 58, of Poplar Bluff, died Friday, April 19, 2019 at Cedar Gate Healthcare in Poplar Bluff.
Mrs. Hicks was born December 31, 1960 in Saint Louis, MO, daughter of the late Bennie Hicks and Lila Mae Taylor.
She is survived by two daughters: Natasha Hicks of Dexter and Brandy Gholson of Poplar Bluff; two sisters: Delilah Nelson of Springfield, IL and Karen Hicks of Winona, Texas; one brother: Wayne Hicks Poplar Bluff; and five grandchildren: Carter Gholson, Allyson Gholson, Jacob Scarlet, Jace Golden and Grace Golden.
Visitation will begin at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, April 23, 2019 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Qulin.
Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel.
Burial will be in Qulin Cemetery.
Last Updated on April 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vchk/In-Memory-of-Theresa-Diane-Hicks
In Memory of Travis Clay Davis
April 17th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Travis Clay Davis, son of LaDonna Haynes of Matthews, Missouri and the late Ricky Howard Davis, was born on June 17, 1981 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on April 12, 2019 in Jackson, Missouri at the age of 37 years.
Travis had formerly attended the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter, Missouri and was currently affiliated with the Connection Point Church in Jackson, Missouri. Travis worked as a union laborer for Penzel Construction in Jackson and he had just completed his apprenticeship to become a journeyman laborer. He was a member of Union Local #1104.
He is survived by his fiancé, Mandy Fluegge of Sedgewickville, Missouri; by his mother and step-father, LaDonna and Ronnie Haynes of Matthews, Missouri; by his son, Kamdin Davis of Sedgewickville, Missouri; by his daughter, Paisley Eyler of Sedgewickville, Missouri; by two brothers, Justin Davis of Grayridge, Missouri and Eric Davis of Marble Hill, Missouri.
Besides his father, Ricky, he was preceded in death by one brother, Jimmy Lee Mimms.
Friends may call at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter, Missouri on Thursday, April 18, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted at the Lighthouse Christian Center on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Tim Russell and Rev. Mike Jameson officiating.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Last Updated on April 17th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcgv/In-Memory-of-Travis-Clay-Davis
