Mildred Arlene Hopkins, daughter of the late William Marion Potter and Iva Arminta Bivens Potter, was born on April 26, 1927 and departed this life on October 15, 2019 at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 92 years.
Mrs. Hopkins was a former piece maker for Elder Manufacturing in Bloomfield, Missouri and a resident of Bloomfield. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Bloomfield, the Order of the Eastern Star, the Rebekah Lodge and the West Antioch Extension Club.
On February 25, 1967, in Bloomfield, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Howard Hopkins. Mr. Hopkins preceded her in death on September 26, 2015.
She is survived by her son, Mark Hopkins and wife Lorayni Weiche of Kingman, Arizona; by two daughters, Lannis and Earl Hancock of House Springs, Missouri, Gail and Lynnie Cookson of Puxico, Missouri; by one brother, Jerry Potter of Purcell, Oklahoma; by eight grandchildren; and by ten great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Carroll Potter; and by four sisters, Louise Dresser, Marilyn Hanger, Wanda Ruth Michaels and Maryanne Griffith.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from 9:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Margie Morgan, daughter of the late Georgie Thomas Midkiff and Katherine Davis Midkiff, was born on December 14, 1940 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on October 17, 2019 at the Dexter Living Center in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 78 years.
Mrs. Morgan was a former sewing machine operator for Inland Shoe in Advance, she was a former maintenance employee for Tyson Food in Dexter and a resident of Dexter.
On June 19, 1993, in Dexter, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Densil Morgan Sr. Mr. Morgan preceded her in death on December 15, 2008.
She is survived by three sons, John Stephens Jr. of Oklahoma, Tony Stephens of Dexter and Virgil Freeman of Oak Ridge; by two step-sons, Denny Morgan and Aurther Morgan, both of Dexter; by four sisters, Kay Hughes of Advance, Donna Ray of Morehouse, Mary Buckley and Melinda Hensley, both of Sikeston; by thirteen grandchildren; and by many great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her step-son, David Morgan; by two brothers, Robert Midkiff and Thomas Midkiff; and by two sisters, Teresa Grisham and Bonnie Maddox.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, October 21, 2019 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Monday, October 21, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ray Rowland officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Marcus Emory Norden, son of Michael J. Norden Sr. and Donna Karen Kennedy Norden, was born in Washington, Missouri on May 9, 1974 and departed this life at his residence in Bernie, Missouri on October 18, 2019 at the age of 45.
Mr. Norden had worked at Federal Mogul and Ames True Temper. Recently he was employed by Bootheel Regional Planning Commission in Dexter, Missouri. He was a member of Malden General Baptist Church and a resident of Bernie.
Survivors include his parents, Michael and Donna Norden of Bernie, Missouri; one son, Brennen Norden of the home in Bernie, Missouri; by two daughters, Aiden LeeAnn Norden of Ozark, Missouri and Blakely Bradshaw of Piggott, Arkansas; by one brother, Michael J. Norden Jr. & wife Robin of Bernie; by one sister, Tracie Cobb & husband Jeromy of Bernie, Missouri; also by other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by one brother in infancy, Troy Ray Norden.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Tuesday, October 22, 2019 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Funeral services will then be conducted at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Willard Preston Palmer, the son of Walter Lee Palmer and Zella Myrtle Hamilton Palmer, was born on December 18, 1933 near Catron, Missouri and departed this life on October 15, 2019 at his residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 85 years, 9 months and 27 days. He was united in marriage to Arvilla Dean Murphy at Frank Clay, Missouri on July 31, 1953 and to this union two children were born; Deana Sue and Penny Danette.
He is survived by his wife, Arvilla Palmer of their home in Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters, Deana Sue Palmer and Penny Danette Palmer Haughey and son-in-law, John William Haughey and by two grandsons, William Jacob Haughey and Joshua Palmer Haughey, all of Olathe, Kansas; by his brother, Norman Palmer of Franklin, Indiana; by three sisters, Faye Miller of Malden, Missouri, Neoma Gibson of Shoals, Indiana and Leona Downs of Franklin, Indiana; and by several nieces, nephews, great-nieces & nephews, great-great-nieces and nephews and some great-great-great-nieces.
He was preceded in death by his parents, by three sisters, Ethel Cecil, Vesta Hardin, Betty Lou Spane Boner and by three brothers, Nelson Palmer, Charles Palmer and James Palmer.
Preston served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1958 as an MTR Operator. He worked as a plumber, carpenter, farmer and for 20 plus years as an Insurance Agent and Staff Manager. In the late 1970’s he felt the call to preach and became a Pastor and an Ordained Elder in the Church of the Nazarene. He pastored for 20 years. Preston loved God, the Church, his Family and Friends very much.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, October 17, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted at the First Church of the Nazarene in Dexter on Friday, October 18, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Palmer and Rev. Douglas West officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Ida Joan (Vandeven) Rowland, 78, Poplar Bluff, MO, died on October 8, 2019 at her home.
Visitation will be 10am to 12pm on Saturday, October 19, at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 123 N. 8th St, Poplar Bluff, MO 63901, where the Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 12pm.
In lieu of flowers, contributions are suggested to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or to St. Vincent DePaul Food Pantry, 213 S. Broadway St., Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.
Ida was born December 3, 1940 to Edward and Dorothy (Elfrink) Vandeven and was raised in Bloomfield, MO.
She was preceded in death by her parents, a brother Kenny Vandeven, her sister Kathleen Barr and her grandson Robert Thomas Rowland.
Ida is survived by her 7 children and their families. They are; her son John (Theresa) Rowland and their children John Paul, David and Claudia; her daughter Susan (Jim) Moser and their children Trey and Sean; her daughter Beth Aguirre and her children Alex (his daughter Izzy) and Austin; her son David (Jerri Ann) and their children Ashley (Kyle) Aubuchon, Amber Maples, Annaleese Williams, and Chloe; her son Steve (Monica) Rowland and their children Wyatt, Gage, Kennedy and Blaise; her son Rob (Tara) Rowland and their children Stephen, Lauren and Nik; and her son Kenny (Amy) Rowland and their children Jeff, Sophia and River. Ida is also survived by her brothers Dale Vandeven and John (Trish) Vandeven and many nieces and nephews.
Ida raised her family in Poplar Bluff, MO and was an active volunteer in the community.
While raising her family Ida was a very active member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church serving on many different boards and committees of the church. She was active in Birthright. She was the director of the Child Concern Center and sat on their board for many years. Ida also spent many years volunteering at St. Vincent DePaul Food Bank. In 1986, after many years of baking in her home and with a desire to be a financial support to her children’s college educations she started her own bakery, The Rowland Stollen. Ida’s hard work made this business a great success and asset to the community. Mom’s greatest joy was our family. Our family would like to give special thanks to Diane Vert for the many years of love and care she gave to our mom.
Arrangements will be conducted by Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapels. Visit our website at amick-burnettfuneralchapels.com for online condolences.
