Glendale Eugene Hisaw, of Dexter, was born on July 24, 1939, the last child of Elmer and Mona Irene (Vanpool) Hisaw, and ended his earthly journey on Thursday, September 12, 2019.
A graduate of the Dexter High School class of 1957, Glen was well-known for his lifelong passion for photography. Glen served in the US Naval Reserves, then spent several years in Chicago before returning to the Dexter area. Glen’s working life was spent in the newspaper business, working at both the General Baptist Press and the Dexter Daily Statesman prior to his retirement. Glen accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior on June 9, 2019, and attended Rivers of Life Ministries in Dexter.
On August 23, 1974, Glen married the former Julie Marie Frost, who preceded him in death on October 14, 2018. Glen was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Arlene Bezusko and Mabel Bailey, and three brothers, Wilburn, Ray and Ivan Hisaw.
Glen is survived by his step-son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Brenda Davis of Vienna, Missouri.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Little Flock Cemetery in Vienna Missouri.
Memorial donations may be made to Little Flock Cemetery Association, PO Box 198, Vienna, MO 65582 or Rivers of Life Ministries, 24796 State Hwy 25, Bloomfield, MO 63825.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Freda Mae Henson, daughter of the late William Barber and Ida Randolph Barber, was born on November 3, 1913 in Stoddard County, Missouri and departed this life on September 13, 2019 at her residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 105 years.
Mrs. Henson was a former nurses aid for a hospital in Flint, Michigan. She was a member of Sweet Prospect General Baptist Church in Dexter.
She was first united in marriage to Ralph Hollis. Mr. Hollis preceded her in death on March 24, 1969. She was then united in marriage to Lenard Henson in Flint, Michigan. Mr. Henson preceded her in death.
She is survived by her step-son, De J Henson of Flint, Michigan; by five nieces, Sue Jones Graham of Dexter, Missouri, Brenda Barber Nicolai of Jackson, Missouri, Judy Barber of Kimmswick, Missouri, Maxine Sanders Vaughn of Bloomfield, Missouri and Helen Sanders White of Big Fork, Montana; by her nephew, Carl Sanders of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; and by numerous other dear relatives, friends and caregivers.
Other than by her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Newt Barber and Deon Barber.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ray Rowland and Tim Nicolai officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Deborah Kay Christman, daughter of the Bobby Burch and Wilma Mason Burch of Wappapello, Missouri, was born on January 3, 1964 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on September 12, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 55 years.
Mrs. Christman was a former LPN for the Puxico Nursing Center in Puxico, Missouri. She was of the Baptist faith and a resident of Wappapello, Missouri.
On February 14, 2005, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Bill Christman. Mr. Christman survives of their home in Wappapello.
In addition to her husband and parents; she is survived by three daughters, Lucy Depeluso and husband Michael of Wappapello, Brandy Ross and husband Michael of Bloomfield, Christina Cavenar and husband Tim of Wappapello; by her brother, Bobby Ray Burch, Jr. and wife Kerri of Wappapello; by two sisters, Cheryl Smith of Wappapello and Laura West and husband Terry of Doniphan; by five grandchildren, Kenneth Smith, Chase Sung, Nathan Haught, Cole Hillis and Tanya Cavenar; and by three great-grandchildren, Bently Smith, Lexsi Smith and Lukas Smith.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is in charge of all arrangements.
Betty Jo Lindley, daughter of the late Earl Wood and Cleo Malin Wood, was born on May 20, 1942 in Flint, Michigan and departed this life on September 11, 2019 at St. Louis University Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 77 years.
Mrs. Lindley was a hairdresser for many years and she had worked in the lunch department for Rockwood schools. She was a member of the Bernie United Methodist Church and a resident of Bernie, Missouri.
On February 24, 1962, in Parma, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Melton Douglas Lindley. Mr. Lindley preceded her in death on August 8, 2011.
She is survived by two sisters, Donna Young and husband Glen of Dexter and Barbara Spitzer and husband William of Bernie; by two sisters-in-law, Carrol Lindley of Bernie and Barbara Hohl and husband Kenneth of St. Louis; and by her brother-in-law, Jim Lindley of Parma. She was a dear aunt, cousin and friend and will be missed by many.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Ann Wood.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. and at the Bernie United Methodist Church on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted at the Bernie United Methodist Church on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jayne Markin officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Bernie United Methodist Church, PO Box 850, Bernie MO 63822 or the Susan G. Komen Foundation, Race for the Cure, Dept 41831, PO Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is in charge of all arrangements.
Gary Leon Beacham, son of the late Warren and Wilma Pascal Moore Beacham, was born on April 25, 1946 in Senath, Missouri and departed this life on September 13, 2019 at Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 73 years.
Mr. Beacham was a former Industrial Engineer for Brown Shoe Company, Paramount Headwear and Elders Manufacturing. He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Puxico and a resident of Sikeston, Missouri. Mr. Beacham enjoyed the outdoors, especially deer hunting and crappie fishing and he enjoyed volunteering with the Mingo Swamp Friends.
On June 2, 1973, in Bernie, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Rose Mary Winstead. Mrs. Beacham survives of their home in Sikeston, Missouri.
In addition to his wife, Rose, he is survived by two daughters, Kim Thornbrough and husband Jeff of Sikeston, Missouri and Stephanie Beacham of St. Louis, Missouri; by two grandchildren, Jeffery Thornbrough and Dylan Thornbrough; by his brother-in-law, Jack Biddle of Las Vegas, Nevada; and by many relatives and friends.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Biddle.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, September 15, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Justin Miller officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
