Michael Lee Rainey, age 74 of Jackson, TN formerly of Dexter, MO passed away on Saturday, February 22, 2020 in Jackson.
He was born on December 11, 1945 in Poplar Bluff, MO to the late Loyd Gene and Mary Keathley Rainey. He served in the United States Army as a First Lieutenant during the Vietnam War. He worked at the Dexter Memorial Hospital for over 20 years and was an active member and deacon at First Baptist Church in Dexter, MO.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Peggy Rainey Hockman.
He is survived by his wife, Judy Reese Rainey of Jackson, TN, his son Mickey Rainey and wife Emily, his daughter Angie Rainey Roberts and husband David, his sisters Susie Garner and Alice Mosley as well as his nine grandchildren.
The family will receive friends and loved ones on Thursday, February 27, 2020 from 10 a.m. - 12 p.m. at the North Chapel of George A. Smith and Sons in Jackson, TN.
Kathryn Todt, daughter of the late John Emil Dumey and Bertha Bles Dumey was born on March 31, 1932 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, February 23, 2020 at her home on the farm at the age of 87 years.
Kathryn was a former secretary for Division of Children’s Services, Scott County Farm Bureau, and Sikeston Region #9 Developmental Disabilities Council. She was a member of Guardian Angel Catholic Church in Oran.
On June 24, 1952 she was united in marriage to Carl Edward Todt Sr. in Oran who preceded her in death on March 25, 2009.
Survivors include two daughters: Mary Beth Todt of Sikeston, Missouri and Susan Howard (Mark) of Jackson, Missouri; one daughter-in-law, Angela Todt of Cabot, Arkansas; two grandchildren: Stephanie Howard and Tyler Howard; one step-granddaughter, Hannah Plaff; and one step-great-granddaughter, Amelia Plaff.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Carl Edward Jr., two daughters: Sharon and Darlene; by three brothers: Fred, James, and Marvin Dumey; by six sisters: Hermina Compass, Augusta Doghne, Arvella Steimle, Juanita Kern, Erma Grojean, and Mary Paylor.
Knights of Columbus Rosary and Prayer Service will be conducted on Saturday, March 7, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. at the Guardian Angel Catholic School in Oran with visitation following until 12:00 noon.
Funeral Mass will then be conducted at Noon at the Guardian Angel Catholic Church. Interment will follow at the Guardian Angel Catholic Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, Heifer International, or Guardian Angel Catholic School.
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.
