George Allan Frye of Dexter, son of the late George Sharpe and Myrtle Marie Northsworthy Frye, was born in Detroit, Michigan on August 14, 1954, and passed away at his recent home with his wife in Dexter, November 5, 2019, at the age of 65 years, 2 months and 22 days.
George had lived in Cumberland, Maryland before moving to Missouri in 2006. George enjoyed visiting with people and he worked as a brick layer for years.
On July 12, 1978 he married Suzanne Kay Greene in Detroit, Michigan.
Surviving are his wife, Suzanne Frye of Dexter; five sons, Ronald Allan Greene, Randy James Frye, David Nathaniel Frye, Joseph Michael Frye all of Dexter; Daniel Elijah Frye of Bloomfield; eight grandchildren; one great grandchild; one brother, Keith Myers of Florida; two sisters, Tracie Myers and Luanne Frye. Other relatives and many friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother John Wayne Frye.
Memorial service will be held at a later date, with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
Michael James Kennedy, son of Shirley Kennedy of Dexter and the late Amos James Kennedy was born on February 27, 1954 in Van Buren, Missouri and departed this life on November 8, 2019 at his residence in Dexter at the age of 65.
Mike was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served during the Vietnam era, and was stationed in Jacksonville, Arkansas. He had worked as a project manager for Orbit Valve. Most recently he had worked at Locust Street Florist, where he brightened everyone’s day, delivering flowers. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dexter and was also a member of the Dexter Eagle’s lodge where he volunteered doing their book work.
Besides his mother, Shirley, he is survived by two brothers, Terry Kennedy of Puxico, Missouri and Ben Kennedy of Bernie, Missouri; by two sisters, Patricia Sharp of St. Peters, Missouri and Melanie Shake of Matthews, Missouri and by many nieces, nephews, relatives and friends.
A graveside memorial service will be conducted on Thursday, November 14, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, with Rev. Dennis Ward officiating.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Barbara Ann Hill daughter of the late James “Shorty” Moore and Grace Ann Moore was born in Weatherford, Texas on June 21, 1937 and departed this life at Unity Health Hospital in Searcy, Arkansas on November 7, 2019 at the age of 82.
Mrs. Hill was a homemaker and had worked at Arkansas Nursery. She was of Baptist Faith and a resident of McCrae, Arkansas.
She was first united in marriage to Oven Ray Hill. He preceded her in death in 1975. She then was with Quitman Jack Brigman Jr., her common law husband of many years, he preceded her in death on September 27, 2014.
Other survivors include one son, Ricky Fuston of Walnut, Mississippi; by three daughters, Joann Garcia of Ripley, Mississippi, Beverly Ritcheson of Corpus Christi, Texas and Tina Bridges of Dexter, Missouri; by one sister, Maxine Jordan of Dallas, Texas; by Fifteen Grandchildren and Twenty Two Great-Grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents and her two husbands, by three brothers, Frank, Charles and Junior; by two sisters, Juanita and Shirley.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home on Tuesday, November 12, 2019 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M.
Funeral services will then be conducted at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie.
Interment will follow in Smith-Stevenson Cemetery in Rural Dexter, Missouri.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of all arrangements.
Clyde Richard Timberlake, son of the late Cyrus Benjamin Timberlake and Annie Mary Walker Timberlake, was born in Stone County, Arkansas on July 8, 1933 and departed this life in Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on November 8, 2019 at the age of 86.
Mr. Timberlake was a Veteran of The United States Army. He later worked as an Insurance Underwriter for Shelter Insurance Company. He belonged to Bernie Masonic Lodge #573 and attended River of Life Church in Rural Dexter, Missouri and was a resident of Bernie.
He was united in marriage to Beulah Marie James in Bernie, Missouri on November 26, 2016. Mrs. Timberlake survives her husband in their home in Bernie.
Other survivors include two step-sons, Danny James & Jayne of Dexter, Missouri, LeRoy James & Ange of Kansas City, Missouri; by three step-daughters, Beverly & Connie Dockins Lintz of Bernie, Missouri, Debbie Jones of Jefferson City, Missouri and Allison Williams & Wayne of Bernie, Missouri; by Several Grandchildren and Numerous Great-Grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.
There are no services being planned at this time, In respect of Mr. Timberlake's wishes.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Donald Hutchcraft, was born on October 19, 1932 and departed this life on November 3, 2019 at Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Missouri at the age of 87 years.
Mr. Hutchcraft was a former employee of Purolator in Dexter, Missouri. He was a member of the Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witness and a resident of Dexter.
On December 11, 1970, in Washington, Illinois, he was united in marriage to Beunah Pippins. Mrs. Hutchcraft preceded him in death on June 25, 2012.
He is survived by his step-daughter, Judy Passini of Mansfield, Texas; by his grandson, Robert Orrill of Mansfield, Texas; and by his close friends, Charles and Mary George.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, November 11, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Monday, November 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m.
Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
