Onia Faye Hendley True of Poplar Bluff, daughter of the late Burl "Watermelon" and Maudie Mae Davis Smith, was born in Kennett, Missouri on June 23, 1944, and passed away at her daughter's home in Poplar Bluff on February 6, 2017, at the age of 72 years, 7 months and 14 days.
She had lived in the Wappapello and Dexter areas before moving to Poplar Bluff several months ago. She worked as a truck driver for Snider National and as a waitress. She had attended a non-denominational church.
On September 4, 1998 she married Samuel Dale True in Bloomfield. He preceded her in death on December 24, 2005.
Surviving are three daughters and husband, Deborah Ferguson of Bernie, Rhonda Jean & Matt McCoy of Dexter, Kimberly Dawn Walker of Poplar Bluff; six grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; four brothers, Fred, Jonia, & Lloyd Smith all of Dexter, Floyd Smith of Poplar Bluff; two sisters, Burlis Jean Burnett and Edith Frazier both of Dexter. She was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 8, 2017, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Watkins & Sons Funeral Service in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral service will be held Thursday, February 9, 2017, at 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel with Rev. Tim Russell of Dexter officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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James Freeman Hampton, son of the late James Willie "Buddy" and Ruby Mae Halcrombe Hampton, was born at Trail Back near Essex, Missouri on February 18, 1947, and passed away at the Ridgeview Living Center in Malden February 5, 2017, at the age of 69 years, 11 months and 16 days.
Mr. Hampton had lived in Essex and Sikeston most of his life.
He had worked on road construction with MODOT.
He was a member of Mt. Zion Church near Essex and was a veteran of the U. S. Army.
Surviving are one brother, Amos Hampton of Sikeston; six sisters and spouses, Nancy & Series McLeod, Johnnie & Robert Beechham and Deborah Evans all of Memphis, Tennessee, Gerldine Hampton, Earnestine & Robert Jones all of Malden, and Lisa Hampton of Poplar Bluff. A host of nieces, nephews, other relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death a sister, Gladys Marie Dalton and a brother, Timmie Louis "T" Hampton.
Friends may visit Friday, February 10, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Friday, February 10, 2017, at 12:30 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri with Amos Hampton of Sikeston officiating.
Interment with be in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with full military honors. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
Watkins & Sons Funeral Service info@watkinsfuneralhome.com or phone 573 624 3548
Gladys Berry, daughter of the late Luie Robinson and Pearl Runsick Robinson was born on November 16, 1926 in Poughkeepsie, Arkansas and departed this life on February 2, 2017 at her son’s home in Kennesaw, Georgia at the age of 90 years.
Mrs. Berry was a member of the Essex Church of Christ and a former resident of Essex, Missouri.
On June 4, 1954 she was united in marriage to David “HERB” Berry in Benton, Missouri. Mr. Berry preceded her in death on October 23, 2016.
Survivors include one son, David Berry Jr. of Kennesaw, Georgia along with other relatives and friends.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, George Henry Robinson, Charles Herman Robinson, and James Scott Robinson; by two sisters, Cleophas Gibson and Derenda Robinson.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 10:00 until 11:00 A.M. Monday, February 6, 2017.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Monday at 11:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Herman Morse officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Marjorie Ann Crites of Oran, daughter of the late Raymond Virgil and Lucy Opal Sweet Ward, was born in Wappapello, Missouri on August 4, 1941, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau on February 3, 2017, at the age of 75 years, 5 months and 30 days.
Mrs. Crites had lived in the Puxico area until moving to Oran in 1978. She had worked as a hair dresser and was a member of the Red Hat Society. She had attended the Morley Baptist Church.
On August 15, 1959 she married Jerry Crites in Puxico, Missouri. He preceded her in death on September 12, 2002.
Surviving are one son, John Crites of Oran, Missouri; four grandsons, Mitchell and Shane Crites both of Oran, Allen Crites of Jackson, Justin West of Fayetteville, Arkansas; three great grandchildren, Kevin, Kyle & Khloe Crites all of Jackson; one brother, Troy Ward of Lakin, Kansas; and a special life long friend, Jerry Crisel of Puxico.
Other relatives and many friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by one son, Michael Crites on December 19, 2014.
Friends may call on Sunday, February 5, 2017, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, February 6, 2017 at 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Puxico, Missouri.
Interment will follow in the Puxico Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Puxico, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
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Joel A. Montgomery was born on March 25, 1920 in Biggers, Arkansas. Raised in a humble and loving home, Joel developed his entrepreneurial spirit at a young age selling vegetables grown by his family. His beginnings may have been meager, but it was the beginning of a successful career.
He passed on Friday, February 3, 2017.
Later in his life, and following his service in the U.S. Army, Joel moved to Saint Louis and entered Washington University law school. Also during this time, he joined the Dolan Real Estate Company. This is where Joel says he "found his life's work" and came to realize that he didn't want to practice law, but that he wanted to be a "real estate man."
In 1950, Joel bought land in Tennessee and moved his family to Memphis. Joel Montgomery built and developed over 6,000 homes, apartments, and condominiums in Missouri, Tennessee, Arkansas, Mississippi, and Louisiana, including the first-ever condominium project in Memphis, Tennessee. He was well on his way to becoming a successful real estate developer, including land holdings in several states and one foreign country.
In 1957, Tennessee-based Union Planters sought a new, stronger stockholder to purchase Sikeston's Planters Bank. Joel Montgomery met the challenge. After his purchase of Planters Bank, he moved his young family to Sikeston, converted the charter to a national banking charter, and renamed his bank the First National Bank.
In 2004, the bank's name was changed to what it is today, Montgomery Bank, to honor the founder, Joel A. Montgomery, Sr.
During his illustrious career, he has been named Sikeston's "Man of the Year" and was honored with an extraordinary distinction being listed as one of former President George H.W Bush's "1,000 Points of Light." For all of his financial success, however, Joel Montgomery is especially proud of the role he played in establishing both the Sikeston Rescue Mission and the Bootheel Food Bank. Both are non-profit enterprises with a mission focus to help the needy of Southeast Missouri. In addition, he was honored to be member of the Masonic Order. He was a member of the Scottish and York Rites, and a Thirty Second and Thirty Third Degree Mason.
Joel Montgomery was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Lou Blue Montgomery.
Surviving are his children Richard H. Montgomery, III (Christy Seabaugh), Elizabeth Montgomery Wilson (Troy) and Joel A. Montgomery, Jr. (Maggie Moore). Other survivors include: Richard Henley Montgomery IV, William Joel Montgomery, Julianna Christine Ford, Troy Lee Wilson, Jr., Samuel Montgomery Wilson, Jordan Elizabeth Montgomery, Michael Reed Montgomery, Joel Andrew Montgomery and David Moore Montgomery. In addition, he had five great grandchildren. Joel Montgomery is also survived by his loving friend and companion, Carol Gilmore. In the final years of his life, Joel Montgomery was cared for with great love by Jessie Tate Shannon and Orlando Maurice Perkins.
Visitation will be held on Monday February 6, 2017 from 10:00 am until 1:00 pm.
The funeral service will follow at 2:00 pm, at First United Methodist Church in Sikeston, MO., Rev. Tom Bass, former minister at Hunter Memorial First Presbyterian Church in Sikeston and Pastor, Jennifer Moxley, of First United Methodist Church in Sikeston, officiating.
Burial will follow at the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston Mo.
Arrangements under the direction of Nunnelee Funeral Chapel, Sikeston, MO.
Pallbearers include: R. Henley Montgomery, William J. Montgomery. Troy Lee Wilson, Samuel M. Wilson, M. Reed Montgomery, J. Andrew Montgomery and Jessie Tate Shannon.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to Hunter Memorial First Presbyterian Church or the Bootheel Food Bank are requested.
