Bonnie J. Williamson, daughter of the late Floyd Anderson and Alta Wilfong Anderson, was born on June 15, 1934 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on July 1, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 86 years.
Mrs. Williamson was a former receptionist at Janet’s Beauty Salon. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Dexter, Missouri and a resident of Dexter.
She is survived by three sons, Gordon Dean Williamson of Dexter, Missouri, Hal Glen Williamson and wife Theresa of Cypress, Texas, and Gary Douglas Williamson of Fulshear, Texas; by her daughter, Starla Cecil and husband Collin of Sikeston, Missouri; by ten grandchildren, Taylor Cecil, Mychelle Sloan, Matt Williamson, Amber Williamson, Nicole Williamson, Rachel Contreras, Nick Beaher, Amber Beaher, Jeremy Kirkpatrick, and Steven Sloan; and by ten great-grandchildren, Addison Williamson, McKenna Valadez, Danica Sloan, Makenzie Kirkpatrick, Aaron Kirkpatrick, Brad Williamson, Hailey Williamson, Gage Williamson, Keith Beaher, and Carson Beaher.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Dale Anderson; by her sister, Laura Giddens; and by her grandson, Adam Williamson.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, July 5, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Kohlbaker officiating.
Interment will follow in Chalk Bluff Cemetery in Dexter.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Shirley Louise McGowan, daughter of the late William Joseph Nichols and Laura Rose Hendley Nichols in Flint, Michigan on May 20, 1940 and departed this life at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on June 28, 2020 at the age of 80.
Mrs. McGowan was a homemaker, had been a foster parent for many years and was of Church of Christ Faith. She was a resident of Bernie.
She was united in marriage to Jerry Don McGowan in Jackson, Mississippi on February 23, 1957. Mr. McGowan survives in their home in Bernie.
Other Survivors include two sons, Justin McGowan of Dexter, Missouri and Joey McGowan of Bernie, Missouri; by two daughters, Jill McGowan and Mary Beth Johnson both of Bernie, Missouri; by one sister, Sherian Todd of Bernie, Missouri; by fourteen grandchildren and twenty four great-grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents, by one son, Jed Marc McGowan; by five sisters, Virginia Appling, Lavonne Nichols, Cora Wood, Linda Duncan and Gina Parton.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 from 9:30 A.M. until 10:45 A.M.
Graveside Services will be conducted at Bernie Cemetery, Bernie, Missouri on Wednesday, July 1, 2020 starting at 11:00 A.M. Interment will follow.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of all arrangements.
Robert Lee Young Jr. also known to his friends and family as Bob, Bobby, Dad and “GrandBob” died peacefully on June 27, 2020 surrounded by his family at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Facility in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 72.
Bob was born on September 12, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was the youngest of three children born to Robert Lee Young Sr. and Welta Marie Adams Young. He is survived by two sisters Margaret Cox & husband Dennis and Linda Quinn & husband Jerry all of Dexter, Missouri.
Bob married Kimbrala “Kim” Hester Young on April 4, 1980 in Bernie, Missouri. Besides his wife Kim, Bob is survived by his son Chad Young & wife Brandy of Fuquay Varina, North Carolina and his two daughters, Tammy Boyle & husband Darren of Bernie, Missouri and Emilee Camp & husband Brian of Dumas, Mississippi. Daughter-in-law Gloria Young of Bernie, Missouri. He was blessed with four grandchildren, Dylan Young, Jake Young, Lindsey Young and Jesse Johnson, by four step-grandchildren, Sydney Smithee, Kyle Smithee, Jadyn Smithee and Bailey Boyle Tinsley along with six great-grandchildren, Jett Brotz, Twins, Cole and Brooks Johnson, Twins, Maisyn and Eleanor Tinsley and Emmett Tinsley. He is also survived by an uncle, many nieces, nephews, cousins, family and friends.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his oldest son, Todd Robert Young.
Bob was a retired farmer in the Bernie Area. He was fun-loving, a hard worker and enjoyed raising cattle.
Bob was a Christian and attended the Bernie General Baptist Church.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 from 11:30 A.M. until 2:00 P.M.
Funeral services will then be conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Tuesday, June 30, 2020 starting at 2:00 P.M. Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery.
If you wish, Memorials may be made in Memory of Bob to:
Meals on Wheels
c/o Dexter Nutrition Center
33 West Stoddard
Dexter, Missouri 63841
To assist with Covid-19 Pandemic meals in our community or a charity of your choice.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of all arrangements.
Ronnie Edwards, son of the late Leo Edwards and Theresa Larsen Edwards, was born on November 29, 1943 in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on June 24, 2020 at his residence in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 76 years.
Mr. Edwards was a former farmer and he attended the Cowboy Church in Puxico, Missouri.
He is survived by two sons, Ron Edwards II (Tammy) of Dexter and Parish Edwards of St. Peters; by his sister, Charlyn Holt of Dexter; by three grandchildren, Chelsea Edwards, Justin Duncan, and Alan Duncan; and by four great-grandchildren, Gracie Edwards, Rhonnie Hodges, Mason Hodges, and Lacy Duncan.
Private funeral services will be conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, June 26, 2020. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Alvin T. Gibson, son of the late Tom Gibson and Virgie Mae Lanning LaRue, was born on April 13, 1948 in Grayridge, Missouri, and departed this life on June 23, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 72 years.
Mr. Gibson was a former foreman for International Shoe/Brown Shoe in Sikeston Missouri. He attended the Olive Branch Church and was a resident of Matthews Missouri.
He is survived by his son Earl Gibson and wife Margo of Virginia Beach, Virginia and Michael Gibson of Dexter, Missouri; by his sister, Donnie Jeanie Warren and husband Jon of New Bloomfield, Missouri; by his grandson, Brandon Gibson of Louisville, Kentucky, and by his great-granddaughter, Sophia Gibson.
He was preceded in death by his parents, by three brothers, Orville Gibson, Edward Gibson, and Wesley Gibson; by five sisters, Goldie Lafferty, Ada Harper, Sylvia Gibson, Dorothy Dyson, and Evelyn Davis; and by four siblings in infancy.
A private memorial service will be planned for a later date.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
