Mary Ellen Roach, daughter of the late Freeman Fetters and Ellen Holden Fetters, was born on September 25, 1944 in Sikeston, Missouri, and departed this life on November 12, 2020 at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 76 years.
Mrs. Roach was a homemaker and a resident of Sikeston. She was a member of the American Legion Ladies Auxiliary in Sikeston.
On December 7, 1968, in Matthews, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Larry Roach. Mr. Roach survives of their home in Sikeston.
In addition to her husband Larry, she is survived by two daughters, Tammy Coleman of Sikeston and Lisa Head and husband Jeff of Sikeston; by her brother, David Fetters of Sikeston; by her sister, Anita Brown of Sikeston; by four grandchildren, Morgan Coleman, Bailey Coleman, Cody Pratt, and Nicholas Pratt; and by one great-grandson, Beau Pratt.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Larry Fetters and her sister, Martha McCoy.
A memorial service will be held at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Dugan, son of the late Woodrow Dugan and Irene Whitworth Dugan was born on February 18, 1943 in Risco, Missouri and departed this life on Wednesday, November, 11, 2020 at the Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 77.
Mr. Dugan was a self-employed carpenter, member of the Parma Church of God, and a resident of Parma, Missouri. Robert enjoyed fishing, being outdoors, and socializing with family and friends.
On July 2, 1963 he was united in marriage to Ruth Ella Reinbott in St. Louis, Missouri. Mrs. Dugan survives of the home in Parma.
Besides his loving wife, survivors include one son, Allen (Angie) Dugan of Dexter, Missouri; by one daughter, Cindy (John) Allen of Catron, Missouri; one brother, Tom (Martha) Dugan of Mansfield, Louisiana; by one sister, Barbara (Donnie) Williams of Dexter; by three grandchildren Chris Allen of Parma, Kara Allen of Matthews, and Alex Dugan of Dexter; also by one great-grandchild, Lenox Baker.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, November 14, 2020 from 11:00 until 12:00 noon at the Parma Church of God in Parma, Missouri.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Saturday at Noon with Rev. Kevin Hall officiating.
Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden, Missouri.
Ashley Paige Comstock, daughter of Chris Conner Rainwater and Angel Weed Rainwater of Bloomfield, Missouri, was born on September 24, 1997 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and departed this life on November 7, 2020 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, at the age of 23 years.
Paige was an employee of Glendale Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, working as a certified nurse’s assistant. She was a great cook and loved to dance and go hiking. She loved sports; she played softball and volleyball, she wrestled, and she shot skeet. She was a member of Duck’s Unlimited and a resident of Cape Girardeau.
On July 4, 2018, in East Prairie, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Zachary Comstock. Mr. Comstock survives of their home in Cape Girardeau.
In addition to her husband Zach, and parents Chris and Angel, she is survived by her son, Jameson Conner Comstock of Cape Girardeau; and by her paternal grandmother, Shirley Ann Rainwater of New Madrid.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
A memorial service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 6:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Kathleen Dover, daughter of the late John Grubbs and Mildred Edge Grubbs was born on April 28, 1946 in Tipton, Indiana and departed this life on November 10, 2020 in her residence in Dexter at the age of 74.
Mrs. Dover was the owner and operator of Kathleen’s Treasure Cove in downtown Dexter. She also wrote a column for the Dexter Daily Statesman titled Kathleen’s Corner. She enjoyed talking and writing about “Old Dexter”.
On December 15, 1988 she was united in marriage to Collin Dover in St. Charles, Missouri. Mr. Dover preceded her in death on September 6, 2020.
She is survived by two daughters, Gina Slavings and husband Robert of Springfield, Missouri and Shelly Trout and husband Jim of Puxico, Missouri; by four brothers, Darrell Grubbs of Dexter, Gary Grubbs of Campbell, Keith Grubbs of Malden and Randy Grubbs of Dexter; by two sisters, Linda Campbell and Carol Hutchcraft both of Dexter; by five grandchildren, Stephanie Farmer and husband Allen of Noblesville, Indiana, Josh Gaines and wife Arizona of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Logan Gaines of Utah, Jesse Trout of Michigan and Taylor Trout of Puxico; and by seven great grandchildren, Chloe Farmer, Sheldon Farmer, Kaydee Farmer, Bailey Trout, Jensen Trout, Greyson Trout and Ellison Robinson.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny Lester Grubbs and Farrell Grubbs.
Visitation will be conducted on Thursday, November 12, 2020 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Thursday, November 12, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Tim Russell officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
James Chambers was born January 31, 1960 in Paulding, Ohio and entered into heaven on his son John’s birthday November 8, 2020 at the age of 60. He is the son of the late Dewey Chambers and Lydia Wyatt.
After the death of his father, at a very young age, he and his two sisters were raised by two remarkable women: Grandma Clem, who thought Jim could do no wrong, and Aunt Gladys whom became “Mom”
After graduating from Chaffee High School and trying the “College” Life, he married the love of his life, Mary Blattel on September 18, 1982.
Soon after, he decided to “try” law enforcement. He told Sheriff Bill Ferrell “I probably won’t be here long” and after a twenty-year career at Scott County he went to work for the Cape Girardeau Police Department. He then landed his “dream job” of becoming Chief of Police in Chaffee. He truly loved Chaffee and the people whom he served.
Over the years, he coached many baseball, softball and basketball teams in town. He loved playing golf with his buddies and spending time with his ELK Brothers. Together Jim and Mary raised three great kids Jimmy Chambers, Nikki (Marcus) LeGrand and John (Miranda Ruedrich) Chambers. Along with Miranda came his “true joy” Noah, whom he was proud to have him call him PaPa! He is also survived by his mom: Gladys Chambers, his two sisters: Nancy Chambers of Chaffee, Mo, and Mary Ann (Daryl) Wyatt of Kennett, MO. After marriage, Mary’s brothers and sisters became his: Edie (Leon) Eeftink, Darrel (Joan) Blattel, Gerald (Marge) Blattel, Sherry (Duncey), Dunseith, Patsy (Dale) Tenkhoff and Brad Blattel. A special godson: Mac Sadler and family.
Mr. Chambers was preceded in death by his Grandma Clem, Grandma Elsie Scott, Grandma Anne Glastetter, Grandpa Bud Wyatt, his in-laws: Norman “Boss” and Rose “Tootie” Blattel
There will be a memorial visitation, Thursday November 12, 2020 at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Chapel in Chaffee, Missouri.
Prayer Service will start at 5 pm with the ELK service immediately following.
Memorial Visitation will follow until 8 pm. Funeral mass will be at 11 am on Friday November 13, 2020 at the St. Ambrose Catholic Church in Chaffee with Father Joe Kelly, Father John Harth and Father Mike McDevitt officiating.
Committal will follow in the St. Ambrose Catholic Church.
