Paul Edward Kennedy, son of the late Nona Kennedy and Naomi Barton Kennedy, was born in Black, Missouri on November 20, 1931 and departed this life at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on January 18, 2024 at the age of 92.
Mr. Kennedy had worked as a Truck Driver for IXL Handle Factory in Bernie before his retirement. He was a member of Bethany General Baptist Church of Rural Campbell, Missouri.
He was united in marriage to Joyce Lorene Edwards in Piggott, Arkansas, on June 3, 1950. Mrs. Kennedy preceded her husband in death on November 7, 2020.
Other survivors include, one son, Rick Kennedy & wife Paulette of Bernie; by two son-in-laws, Michael Norden Sr. of Bernie and Terry Williams of Bunker, Mo; by three daughters, Rhonda Rinker & husband Dave of Valles Mines, Missouri, Beverly Adams & husband Bob of Malden, Missouri and Kim Blake & husband Lannie of Malden, Missouri; by one daughter-in-law, Peggy Sue Kennedy of Bernie; by fourteen grandchildren, 29 great-grandchildren and six great-great-grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents and his wife, by one son, Robert Edward Kennedy; by two daughters, Donna Norden and Joy Nell Williams; by one brother, Jimmy Kennedy; by one sister Geraldine Armbruster; by five grandchildren, Troy Norden, Tidge Rinker, Tammy Telker, Marcus Norden and Michael Norden Jr.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home on Monday, January 22, 2024 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday Morning, January 23, 2024 at Bethany General Baptist Church in Rural Campbell, Missouri, starting at 11:00 AM with Rev. Byran Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Bethany Cemetery. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Terry Joseph Armes, son of the late Albert Armes and Alberta Burkhart Armes, was born January 20, 1950, in Bloomfield, Missouri and departed this life at Winchester Nursing Center in Bernie, Missouri on January 21, 2024 at the age of 74.
Mr. Armes was a former patrolman for the Kansas City Police Department and later worked as a lineman for Semo Electric Cooperative in Bloomfield, Missouri before his retirement. He was member of Bloomfield Church of Christ in Bloomfield, Missouri. He loved to deer hunt, piddle on his tractor, read and travel. He was also a master at one-liners and loved to tease.
He was united in marriage to Jeanie Duffey Armes in Bloomfield, Missouri on May 18, 1968. Mrs. Armes survives of the home in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Dawn Armes of Bloomfield, Missouri; and two brothers, Gary Armes of Marble Hill, Missouri and Randy Armes of Fredericktown, Missouri.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Todd Armes.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri on Friday January 26, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted at 2:00 p.m. at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter with Matt Drake officiating. Interment will follow in the Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Jerrell Stone, son of the late Elmer “Ham” Stone and Omega Nolen Stone, was born in Peach Orchard, Missouri on April 16, 1937 and departed this life at his residence in Bernie, Missouri on January 19, 2024 at the age of 86.
Mr. Stone had been in the National Guard. He was a farmer. He attended White Oak Grove General Baptist Church where he has been a deacon since June 1, 1977. He loved God, his Family, Elvis and Yard Sales.
He was united in marriage to Betty Jean Barker in Vinson, Missouri on December 2, 1961. Mrs. Stone preceded her husband in death on December 25, 2013. He later married Carolyn Owens on January 16, 2017. She survives in the home in Bernie.
Other survivors include one son, Jeffrey Barker Stone of Bernie; by one daughter, Amanda Irene Phillips & husband Gary of Satellite Beach, Florida; by one sister, Hytene Buesking; by four grandchildren, Mecca Scully & husband Andrew, Lyndsey Neeley & husband Dustin, Tatum Stone and Mabree Shelton & husband Jesse; by four great-grandchildren, Crew Scully, Ford Scully, Coy Neeley and Norah Shelton; also by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents and his first wife, by two brothers, Bob Stone and Bill Stone. By one grandson, Caleb Redden Murphy.
Friends may call at White Oak Grove General Baptist Church in Rural Bernie, Missouri on Sunday afternoon, from 1:00 PM until 3:00 PM. Funeral services will then be conducted at 3:00 PM at White Oak Grove General Baptist Church with Pastor Eddie Stone officiating. Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery. Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Glenda Faye Broaddus, daughter of the late Leonard Preston-Wilson Rhine and Ruby Lee Rhine (Birdsong) was born on April 13, 1945, in Bell City, Missouri, and departed this life on January 17, 2024, at Christian Extended Care and Rehab in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 78 years.
Mrs. Broaddus had worked for SEARS and was a resident of Florissant, Missouri.
She was united in marriage to Samuel Mbugua. Mr. Mbugua survives of their home in Florissant.
Along with her husband, she is survived by three sons, Timothy Abner, Jerry Broaddus, and Rodney Broaddus; by two brothers, Glen Rhine, and Leonard Preston Rhine (Uncle Duke); by four sisters, Sherry McAnulty, Rosalee Rhine, Connie Sutten, and Barbara Rhine; and by four grandchildren, Thomas Abner, Chelsey Abner, Clayton Broaddus, and Blake Broaddus.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rex Broaddus.
Visitation will be held at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter on Saturday, January 27, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. A funeral mass will follow at 12:30 p.m. with Father David Coon officiating. Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Delbert Gene Maddox, son of the late Olen Maddox and Marlou Stockton Maddox, was born on November 17, 1940, in Parma, Missouri, and departed this life on January 17, 2024, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 83 years.
Mr. Maddox worked for Pepsi Cola Bottling Company in Malden, Missouri for 23 years, he then worked for Plastene Supply in Portageville, Missouri for 17 years. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Bernie, Missouri.
On December 23, 1961, in Bernie, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Cook. Mrs. Maddox survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, Stephen Maddox (Betty Hollis) of Malden, Missouri; by his daughter, Kami Manuel (Larry) of Dexter, Missouri; and by his granddaughter, Ashley Manuel.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Thelbert “Buddy” Maddox and Larry Maddox.
No services are planned.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisted with arrangements.
