Dustin Mitchell, son of Scott Mitchell and wife Tryna of Dexter, Missouri and Lisa Rieffer of Dudley, Missouri, was born December 11, 1990, in Farmington, Missouri, and departed this life on December 20, 2023, in Dudley, Missouri, at the age of 33 years.
Dustin was a self-employed contractor. He attended the Lighthouse Church in Dexter, Missouri. Dustin enjoyed riding motorcycles with his dad and his friends and spending time with his children.
On February 14, 2012, he was united in marriage to Kristi Mitchell in Dudley, Missouri. Mrs. Mitchell survives of their home.
Along with his wife and parents, he is survived by two daughters, Rella Marie Mitchell and Lillian Avery Mitchell both of Dexter, Missouri; by one son, Layne Hefner of Dexter, Missouri; by three brothers, Eric Grimes of Dudley, Missouri, Scottie Mitchell of Idaho, Josh Mitchell of Dexter, Missouri; two sisters, Hannah Wilson of Dexter, Missouri and Hayli Finch of Bloomfield, Missouri; and by many nieces and nephews.
Dustin was preceded in death by one brother, BJ Grimes.
Visitation will be held at Lighthouse Church in Dexter, Missouri on Thursday December 28, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:30 p.m. A memorial Service will then be conducted in the Lighthouse Church on Thursday December 28, 2023, at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Tim Russell officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Kay Jenkins, daughter of the late Charles Smith and Josie Graham Smith, was born on January 14, 1950, in Bernie, Missouri, and departed this life on December 19, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 73 years.
Mrs. Jenkins had worked for Richard’s Gift Wrapping in Dexter, Missouri and Good Humor Breyer Ice Cream in Sikeston, Missouri. She was a member of First General Baptist Church in Dexter and a resident of Dexter. She enjoyed crafts, making wreaths, reading her bible, and spending time with her family.
On June 6, 1970, in Bernie, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Bob Jenkins. Mr. Jenkins survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with her husband, she is survived by her son, Donald Jenkins and wife Lea of Dexter, Missouri; her daughter, Sherry Partin and husband Patrick of Dexter, Missouri, by three brothers, Gaylon Smith of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Charles Smith Jr. of Sikeston, Missouri, and David Smith of Belleville, Illinois; by two sisters, Nancy Dockins of O’Fallon, Missouri, and Shirley Grimes of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and by her grandson, Nathan Waters.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, December 23, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
Martha “Jo” Gisi Hice, daughter of the late Edmond Gisi and Mary Iva Morrison Gisi, was born on October 20, 1930, in Rural Essex, Missouri, and departed this life on December 16, 2023, at Memory Lane in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 93 years.
Mrs. Hice was a former employee of Arvin Meritor in Dexter, Missouri. She was a member of Hopewell General Baptist Church in Essex, Missouri, and a resident of Dexter. She was an avid fan of the St. Louis Cardinals and Richland Rebel Basketball. She enjoyed being outdoors and she loved spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
She is survived by two daughters, Terri Iva Hice of Dexter, Missouri, and Jackie Jones and husband Darrell of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by two grandchildren, Bradley Jones and wife Janet and Mindy Lorenz and husband Justin; and by three great-grandchildren, Ayden Jones, Ryker Jones, and Zachary Jones.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Glennon Gisi, Charles Gisi, Raymond Gisi, Eugene Gisi, Harold Gisi, and Wilbert “Fib” Gisi; and by two sisters, Ethel French, and Stella Gisi.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Rick Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
Goldie Mae Mock, daughter of the late Lynn and Beulah Smothers, was born on January 10, 1922, in Lepanto, Arkansas, and departed this life on December 15, 2023, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 101 years.
Mrs. Mock was a homemaker and a resident of Dexter, Missouri.
On February 15, 1943, in Jonesboro, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Charley Mock. Mr. Mock preceded her in death on November 15, 2013.
She is survived by her son, Charles Mock and wife Mary of Dexter, Missouri; by her granddaughter, Shannon Chasteen of Henderson, Tennessee; and by two great-grandchildren, Davis Chasteen and Hannah DuBose.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Lloyd Smothers and by her sister, Cleo Clark.
Graveside services will be held at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on Tuesday, December 19, 2023 at 1:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
Rita Ann Burch, daughter of the late Arthur Thomas Read Jr. and Ann Farr Palmer, was born on May 16, 1951, in Michigan and departed this life at her residence in Batesville, Arkansas on December 12, 2023, at the age of 72 years.
Mrs. Burch was a homemaker. She attended Harrison Street Church of Christ in Batesville, Arkansas. She enjoyed supporting her family and attending sporting events.
On October 24, 1969, in Bernie, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Glen Burch. Mr. Burch survives of their home in Batesville, Arkansas.
Along with her husband, she is survived by her son, Brian Burch and wife Shelly of Heber Springs, Arkansas; by five brothers, Ray Read of Puxico, Missouri, Ronnie Palmer of Bernie, Missouri, Larry Palmer of Bloomfield, Missouri, Johnny Palmer of Bernie, Missouri, and Randall Palmer of Wesley Chapel, Florida; by five sisters, Sandra Cryts of Bernie, Missouri, by Linda Fay Merritt of Bernie, Missouri, Brenda Smith of Bloomfield, Missouri, Sally Cloninger of Bernie, Missouri and Rita Jo Kerr of Doniphan, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Logan Burch, Gabriel Tate, Brandon Tate, and Kathryn Tate; and by two great-grandchildren, Layton Burch and Wyatt Tate.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her step-father, John Palmer; by three brothers, Roger Read, Arthur Thomas Read III, and Jack Palmer; and by two sisters, Linda Jane Ford and Nancy Waldrup.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 12:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
