Delores R. Bailiff, daughter of the late Herman Russell and Blanche Coley Russell, was born December 21, 1930 and departed this life November 4, 2022, at Southeast Health of Stoddard County, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 91 years.
Mrs. Bailiff was a former educator in the Dexter Public School system for a number of years. She was a member of La Croix Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau for the past 5 years. Prior to relocating in Cape Girardeau, she was an active member in First Baptist Church in Dexter for over 50 years where she served in numerous capacities. Most notably was her commitment as a Sunday School teacher for around 25 years in two local nursing facilities. Her commitment in this area was unparalleled as was her faith, obedience, and service to God. She never missed an opportunity to witness and share her love for Jesus Christ with anyone she met.
She was active in numerous civic, public, and religious organizations. She was a long serving member of the school board. She looked forward to attending the local sporting events. She loved the Bearcats.
She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was "Granny Bailiff" to many people. Nothing pleased her more than spending time with her family. She truly "lit up" every time she got to see her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
On June 21, 1953, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, she was united in marriage to John William “Bill” Bailiff. Mr. Bailiff preceded her in death on June 17, 1995.
She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Bailiff of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by two sons, Doug Bailiff and wife Linda of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and John Bailiff and wife Tammy of Van Buren, Missouri; and by six grandchildren, Erin Vosbrink (Jared Beard), Kayla Martin (Patrick), Charles Vosbrink, Amanda Willingham, Erica Bailiff, and Brittany Taylor (Lance); and by eight great-grandchildren.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, John Coley Russell.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Mary Mansker was born on August 7, 1940, to Frank and Lona Dowdy Stanley, southwest of Dexter, Missouri, on the family farm; and passed away on November 1, 2022, in Dexter, Missouri.
Mary was a registered nurse working at Missouri Delta Community Hospital for over 20 years, where she was known as “M&M” when initialing documents.
Her hobbies included cooking, gardening, and sewing. She was very pleased to win the “yard of the month” for her residence in Dexter, Missouri. She loved to read her bible and enjoyed novels as well.
She is survived by three sons, Kent Stanley of Idalia, Missouri, James Stanley of Columbia, Missouri, and Joe Ezell of Metropolis, Illinois; by her daughter, Karen Smith of Allen, Texas; by seven grandchildren, eight great-grandchildren, and by two nephews and one niece.
Memorials may be made to Washington University, Medical Alumni and Development, Campus Box 1247, 7425 Forsyth Blvd, Suite 2100, St. Louis, MO 63110
No services are planned.
Amy Nicole Overton-Dejournett, age 38, of Puxico, MO, passed away Tuesday, November 1, 2022, at Puxico Nursing and Rehab in Puxico.
Ms. Dejournett was born December 14, 1983, in Poplar Bluff, MO.
She was very artistic and enjoyed drawing. More than anything Amy loved her family and enjoyed spending time with them. She adored her children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews.
She is survived by her parents: Sally Waller of Puxico and Timothy Waller of Puxico; three children: Kylie West of Dexter; Rylie and Briar Dejournett of Puxico; two grandchildren: Magnolia and Paxton Mayfield of Dexter; son-in-law: Tyler Mayfield of Dexter; two sisters: April Underwood and Brittany (Steve) Donner both of Puxico; five nieces and nephews: Zach and Collin Lewis, Ava and Alex Underwood, and Elliot Donner.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at 1:00 PM Saturday, November 5, 2022, at Assembly Church in Bloomfield with a memorial service to follow at 2:00 PM in the church sanctuary.
The family requests any monetary contributions be sent to White-Sanders Funeral Home: PO Box 596 Fisk, MO 63940, to assist with funeral expenses. Condolences: whitesandersfuneralhome.com
Monica Beth Harmon of Advance, Missouri, born to Glen Dale and Martha Jane (McLean) Harmon on December 2, 1963, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, passed from this life on October 31, 2022, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 58.
Monica has lived all of her life in the Southeast Missouri area. She did love to travel with her parents and had the opportunity to see all of the United States except for Oregon and Washington. She loved to cook, spend time with her family especially outdoors. She also enjoyed her career and working with her co-workers as a purchasing agent for the communication industry. She was a member of Brown Baptist Church.
She leaves behind her parents of Puxico; Johnny and Lou Ann Placher of Puxico; several cousins; Pam, Bob, Ryan and Samantha Harmon; Gary and Theresa Harmon and family of Arnold, Missouri; Jeff and Terry Harmon of Puxico; Terry, Mike and Donna Harmon; Sherry Newton of Oregon; Lori and Dewayne Hancock and family; Eric and Terry Placher and family of Daphane, Alabama; A close personal friend Chris as well as a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents Ewin and Dora Harmon; and her maternal grandparents Woodrow and Ruth McLean.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 10:00 A.M. till 11:00 A.M. at the Brown Baptist Church near Puxico, Missouri, with funeral service to follow with Pastor Chuck Clark of Steele, Missouri officiating.
Interment will follow at the Brown Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri, with Watkins And Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Southeast Foundation 1849 Broadway, Cape Girardeau, Missouri in memory of Monica Harmon Swindle.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Service
Michael Andrew Fritts, son of the late Dorothy Fritts, was born on November 28, 1950, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on October 28, 2022, at St. Clare Hospital in Fenton, Missouri, at the age of 71 years.
Mr. Fritts was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. He was a former mechanic, carpenter, and machinist. He attended First Baptist Church in Bernie, Missouri and was a resident of Bernie. He was a life member of the Veterans of the Vietnam War, Vietnam Veterans of America, Veterans of Foreign Wars, American Legion, and Disabled American Veterans.
He is survived by his brother, Richard Fritts and wife Emma of Graniteville, South Carolina.
Other than by his mother, he was preceded in death by one sister in infancy.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Thursday, November 3, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, November 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Gary Gilbert and Rev. Ivan Mekan officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery with Full Military Honors.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
