Jo Ann Jameson, daughter of the late Claude Moore and Ruth McClain Moore, was born on April 9, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas and departed this life on February 24, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 72 years.
Mrs. Jameson was a former seamstress for Paramount Hat Factory in Dexter and a resident of Dexter.
On October 8, 1977, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Danny Jameson. Mr. Jameson survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Joseph Jameson and wife Rachel of Dexter, Jackie Cooper and wife Cheryl of Cape Girardeau, and Jeremy Cooper and wife Rayette of Colorado Springs, Colorado; by her brother, Dale Aldin of Cherry Valley, Arizona; and by eight grandchildren.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, J. R. Aldin.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Friday, February 28, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Joe Payne officiating.
Interment will follow in the Sparkman Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Kenneth D. Minton, son of the late Roy Minton and Sarah Meade Minton was born on February 19, 1930 at rural Dexter and departed this life in the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center on February 22, 2020 at the age of 90.
Mr. Minton was a member of the Pleasant Grove Community Church, he was the owner of Kenneth Minton Farms, a former board member of the Dexter Memorial Hospital, a former board member of First Midwest Bank and First Commercial Bank.
He loved cattle farming, old broken fences and chasing cows. He loved hunting ducks, geese and deer. He cleared thousands of wooded acres from Dudley to Powe. The office at Kenneth Minton Farms was affectionately known as “The Ranch”.
He was united in marriage to Revalee Barker on December 22, 1950 at Piggott, Arkansas. Mrs. Minton survives of the home in Dexter.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Ken Minton (Blanchie) of Dexter: by one daughter, Kay Barnes (Bobby) of Bernie: by three grandchildren, Michelle Barnes, Michael Barnes and Kyle Minton: by three great grandchildren, Hunter Barnes, Melissa Barnes and Adriana Minton.
He was preceded in death by his parents, by one son, Kenneth Dale Minton: by one granddaughter, Melissa Sue Barnes: by his brother, Keith Minton: by his sister, Aurellia Jennings.
Friends may call at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M, Tuesday, February 25, 2020.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A. M., Wednesday, February 26, 2020 in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Paul Pierce officiating.
Interment will follow in the Sycamore Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Leslie “Les” R. Fields, son of the late James “Jack” and Darlene Fields, was born June 16, 1940 and departed this life February 22, 2020 at the age of 79.
Les was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a brick mason for the majority of his adult life, retiring at the age of 62. He was a loving Husband, Brother, Father and Grandad. He was an avid fisherman who received as much joy from fishing as from watching his grandkids bringing in a catch.
All the children in his life knew him as Grandad. Dozens upon dozens of eggs, sausage and biscuits have been cooked over the years as no child was left hungry at his house. He was quick to smile, would listen quietly if needed and find humor in the simplest things.
On January 19, 1990 he began a life with Ruth Ann Northcutt-Fields whom survives their home.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kelly Fields-Wilburn and her husband Patrick of Bloomfield, by one son, Scotty Northcutt and his wife Heather of Dexter; by his grandchildren, Tyler McBride and his wife Dana of DePere, Wisconsin, Seth McBride and his wife Jillian of Dexter, Scotty Andrew Fields and his wife Jasmine of Dexter, Jason Fields of Bloomfield, Gavin Northcutt and his wife Michelle, Jadyn and Courtney Northcutt of Dexter, and Dylan Wilburn of Poplar Bluff; and by his great-grandchildren, Lilly, Landon, Grayson, Payten, Wyatt, Leyton, Keegan, Hayden, Hailey, and Jordan.
Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by one son, Scott Brian Fields; three brothers, Jim, Don and Jerry; and one sister, Patsy.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, February 25, 2020 at 12:00 p.m.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Phyllis J. Dowdy, daughter of the late Thebert Coleman and Marjorie Lane Coleman, was born on May 15, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on February 17, 2020 at Bloomfield Living Center in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 73 years.
Mrs. Dowdy was a former activity director for Crowley Ridge Care Center and a home health care provider. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Church in Dexter and a former Sunday school teacher. She was a former member and past state officer of the Missouri Young Farm Wives Association.
On July 1, 1967, in rural Dexter, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Johnie Dowdy. Mr. Dowdy survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Jon Ryan Dowdy and wife Dawn of Dexter; by her sister, Kathy Coleman of Dexter; by two grandchildren, Jessica Lesley and Michaela Shafer; and by three great-grandchildren, Liam Shafer, Levi Shafer and Lillian Elliott.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Friday, February 21, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Tom Potter officiating. Interment will follow in the Armstead Dowdy Cemetery in Dexter.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Winona Ann Morgan, daughter of the late Roger Ream and Alice Hewitt Lightfoot, was born on March 5, 1935 in Aurora, Illinois and departed this life on February 17, 2020 at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 84 years.
Mrs. Morgan was a member of the First Christian Church in Dexter. She was a former bank teller, seamstress, and office manager but she was mostly a homemaker.
On May 28, 1953, in Aurora, Illinois, she was united in marriage to Robert Morgan. Mr. Morgan preceded her in death on February 5, 2006.
She is survived by two sons, Ronald Morgan of Dexter and Ralph Morgan of Bloomfield; by two daughters, Raydean Hendrix and Robin Rieffer, both of Bloomfield; by six grandchildren; and by eight great-grandchildren.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, February 22, 2020 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Michael Williams officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
