David William Shaw, Jr. son of the late David William, Sr and Patricia Ann Weldon Shaw was born in Parma, Missouri on December 28, 1924 and passed away February 27, 2021 at his home in Malden at the age of 96.
After graduating from high school in Parma, David served in the Army Air Corps during World War II. After being Honorably discharged from the Army David moved to Flint, Michigan where he worked for General Motors as a machinist. David lived in Flint with his family until his retirement. David served for many years at the American Legion Post #239 and the VFW of Lilbourn Post #7138. David served as the Bingo Chairman for 15 years at the American Legion. David was a member of the United Auto Workers Union. He was of the Methodist Faith.
David is survived by his son David Louis Shaw of Grandblank, Michigan: step-son Kirk Andrew Walker of Malden. One daughter Sue Ann Shaw-Rule of Flint, Michigan. Two brothers: Floyd Shaw of Parma, and Michael Shaw of Malden. Ten Grandchildren, Twelve Great-grandchildren. David was anxiously awaiting the arrival of his first great-great-grandchild due in June of 2021. A host of family and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one son; Dale Richard Shaw, one step-son; Randall Earl Walker; one daughter; Rita Shaw, two brothers; Burl Shaw and Bob Shaw; one sister; Hazel Townsend.
David was very fortunate to have a very special Daughter-in-law and caregiver Penny Walker of Bernie.
David will be buried at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with full Military Honors. Burial will be a private family service. Rev. Martin Goode and Rev. Aulden LeBlanc will officiate the service.
A memorial service will be held at the American Legion Post 293 in the near future and will be announced.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Family requests in lieu of flowers that memorial donations be made to the American Legion Post #239 in Malden. These may be mailed to PO Box 203, Malden, Missouri 63863
On Wednesday January 17th, 2021 Kimberly Gaines Wichern, our loving mother, passed away at the age of 53.
Kim was born June 8th, 1967 to Barbara Sue (Stanley) Gaines and Melvin Earl Gaines.
She spent her adventurous life working as a Jack of all Trades, including work as a substitute teacher, seamstress, dental hygienist, event planner, and executive assistant in the states of Missouri, Illinois, Indiana, and Tennessee.
She also raised twin daughters, Jessica and Rebecca. Kim had a love of travel and event planning was her true passion. She was known for her contagious smile as well as her compassion and friendliness to others.
Kim was preceded in death by her father Melvin, her mother Barbara, and her sister Melissa (Gaines) Haines. She is survived by her daughters Jessica (Wichern) Birge and Rebecca (Wichern) McManaway, as well as two grandchildren Kipton and Kinsley.
A family memorial will be held at a future date..
Etta Mae Halbert Temples, daughter of the late Jessie DeJournett and Opal Lemons DeJournett, was born on June 17, 1928 and departed this life on February 25, 2021 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 92 years.
Mrs. Temples was a former employee of the shoe factory and a farmer. She was a member of Risen Church in Dexter, Missouri and a resident of Dexter.
She was first united in marriage to Coell Halbert. Mr. Halbert preceded her in death. On May 16, 1987, in Dexter, Missouri, she was then united in marriage to LeRoy Temples. Mr. Temples preceded her in death on December 23, 2019.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Brenda Halbert; by two granddaughters, Tina Eaker and Theresa Bentley; by three great-grandchildren, Dillon Eaker, Courtney Tew, and Collin Bentley; and by one great-great-grandson, Coell Tew.
Other than by her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Fred Halbert; by her brother, Jay DeJournett; and by her sister, Aleine DeJournett.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, March 1, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel at 10:30 a.m.
Interment will follow in Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Lou Northern, daughter of the late Thomas Pulliam and Evelyn Wyatt Pulliam, was born on February 9, 1944 in Doniphan, Missouri, and departed this life on February 24, 2021 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 77 years.
Mrs. Northern was a former babysitter in the Dexter area. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Dexter and a resident of Dexter.
On December 24, 1965, in Charleston, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Robert Eugene Northern. Mr. Northern preceded her in death on November 14, 1998.
She is survived by her son, Scott Northern and wife Robin of Dexter, Missouri; by her daughter, Michele Silvey and husband Ron of Joplin, Missouri; by three brothers, George Pulliam of Grayridge, Missouri, Daniel Pulliam of Essex, Missouri, and Virgil Pulliam of Wappapello, Missouri; by three sisters, Laura Heppe and Kay Etherton, both of Essex, Missouri, and Betty Lampkin of Arkansas; and by seven grandchildren, Joseph Northern of Columbia, Missouri, Rebekah Northern of Jackson, Wyoming, Andrew Northern of Columbia, Missouri, Mackinlee Rogers of Oxford, Mississippi, Blair Rogers of Columbia, Missouri, and Hannah Silvey and Sarah Silvey, both of Joplin, Missouri.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death her brother, James Pulliam; and by her sister, Ruth Teague.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, March 1, 2021 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Monday, March 1, 2021 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Dale Jones officiating.
Interment will follow in the New Essex Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Mildred Irene Hyslop, 88, the daughter of the late Joe Ellis and Geneva Davenport Ellis Jarrell, was born May 28, 1932, in Dexter, Missouri, and died peacefully at her rural Bloomfield home on Tuesday, February 23, 2021, following a brief battle with cancer.
Mrs. Hyslop was a former seamstress for Elder Manufacturing, retiring after 40 years of service. She was a devoted member of Mt. Gilead Hills General Baptist Church.
She was united in marriage to James C. Hyslop on March 29, 1947, in Dexter, Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2003.
Along with her husband and parents, Mrs. Hyslop was preceded in death by one son, David Joseph Hyslop; a granddaughter, Christy Sunshine Hyslop; her stepfather, Cecil Jarrell; her sister, Velda Ott; and her half-sister, Eunice Ellis.
Survivors include two sons, Stephen (Kathryn) Hyslop of Dexter, Dennis (Susan) Hyslop of Bloomfield; her daughter-in-law, Kathy Hyslop; five grandchildren: Thomas Hyslop, Heather (Ray) Carrillo, Taylor Hyslop, Ryan (Rachael) Hyslop, Kasie (Josh) DeLay and Misti (Joe) Shuffler; ten great-grandchildren: Dusty Walker (Krystal), Peyton Holcomb, Colton Hyslop, Jayci Holcomb, Elise Hyslop, Jacob Hyslop, Sydney DeLay, Reid Hyslop, Will Shuffler, and Madie Shuffler; several nieces and nephews and many friends.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, February 26, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. with services to follow at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Rick Roberts and Rev. Steve Tippen officiating. Interment will follow in the Bloomfield Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Stoddard County Children's Home, PO Box 164, Dexter, Missouri 63841.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
