Jack Miller, 76, of Poplar Bluff, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2017 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
He was born on October 28, 1940 to Carl and Grace (Scott) Miller in Poplar Bluff, MO. Jack graduated from Poplar Bluff High School in 1958. He received degrees in Aeronautics and Hotel/Motel Hospitality Management. On June 2, 1966, he married Ann Webber in Poplar Bluff.
Jack and his wife owned and managed several businesses throughout their marriage. They owned IGA stores in Dexter, Sikeston, Southaven, MS, and Corning, AR. In addition to grocery stores he also owned a boat dealership in Dexter and a United Truck Master Office. They also managed the Budgetel hotel in Kansas City, MO.
He enjoyed hunting and fishing. On many occasions, he traveled to hunting and fishing expos across the country and considered fishing to be his favorite hobby.
Jack was an avid supporter of athletics, especially those that his grandchildren participated in. He never missed a game or golf match they played in. His love of sports also continued as a booster club member and supporter of the TRC Raiders.
He was a member of the Dexter Masonic Lodge #532, Sikeston Shriners Club, Horse Patrol and Car Club, Poplar Bluff Jaycees, charter member of the Butler County Fair Board where he served as President, Missouri National Guard for 11 years, and the Green Forest Church of Christ in Poplar Bluff.
Jack is survived by his loving spouse of 50 years, Ann (Webber) of Poplar Bluff; two children, Mike (Angie); and Jill (Clete); six grandchildren, Justin, Jase, Cy, Courtney, Jentri, and Febe; one great-granddaughter, Brooklyn; three great-grandsons, Jacob, Tristan, and Braxton and one brother, Richard Miller of Neelyville, MO.
He was preceded in death by his parents.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, May 23 from 2-4:00 p.m. at Moore Funeral Service in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Funeral services will be at 4:00 p.m. in the chapel with Adam Noles officiating. Burial will take place at the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family would like donations to be made in Jack’s name to 18 Fore Life c/o Scott Kruse at 705 Laurie Circle in Dexter, MO 63841 and/or Paul Webber, Jr. Scholarship Fund c/o Gail Webber at 1816 Sunset Poplar Bluff, MO 63901.
Don Welch, son of Donna Shelden Hatchel of Sikeston, Missouri and the late Joe Welch was born on July 7, 1962 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on May 10, 2017 at his residence in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 54 years.
Mr. Welch was employed at Faurecia Emissions Technologies in Dexter, Missouri, liked riding his motorcycle, and was a resident of Bloomfield.
Besides his mother, survivors include his fiancé, Joan Mitchell of Bloomfield; by three sons, Mike NeSmith-Welch (Carrie) of Bloomfield, Charley Roberts of Farmington, New Mexico, and Derrick Mitchell of Dexter; five daughters, Donna Durham (Josh) of Dexter, Amanda Archuleta (Ande) of Farmington, New Mexico, Wanda Newberry (Randy) Seneca, Missouri, Michelle Flannery (Leslie) of Dexter and Jessica Craft (Garry) of Dexter; two sisters, Marsha Smith of Wappapello, Missouri and Tiffany Wondel of Advance, Missouri; by his uncle Joe Shelden; twenty-two grandchildren, Destiny, Alexis, Zoey, Seth, Ellie, Darrin, Tether, Shatosha, Keely, Arianna, Ajay, Devin, Dravin, Dillon, Tristin, Kristin, Ashley, Shelby, Ryan, Melodi, Daniel, and Zachary; nine great-grandchildren, Braylyn, Jacklynn, Elias, Lane, Rauric, Leigha, McKayla, Colby, and Lucy; also by his best friend for life Joe Hagy.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M. Friday, May 12, 2017.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, May 13, 2017 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Tim Russell officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Gilbert Michael “Mike” Hester son of the late Gilbert Christman Hester and Mary Elizabeth Gray Hester was born on June 3, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on May 10, 2017 at his residence in rural Dexter, Missouri at the age of 61.
Mike will be remembered by his family as a “One of a Kind” husband, father and grandfather. His personality will be irreplaceable. Mr. Hester was a businessman and was a resident of Dexter. He was a 1974 graduate of Campbell and attended Arkansas State University.
On October 20, 1989, he was united in marriage to Nicole Stuart at Piggott Arkansas. Mrs. Hester survives of the home.
Besides his wife, Nicole, he is survived by one son, Chris Hester of Cape Girardeau, Mo; by two daughters, Michaela Hester (Nathan) Dillinger and Madeline Hester both of Dexter, Mo; by two grandchildren, Mila Blaise Clark and Carolina Ann Hester.
There will be a Celebration of Life Ceremony conducted at the Hester Estate on Saturday, May 13, 2017 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M.
In lieu of flowers and gifts, please make memorial donations to the Bootheel Youth Museum, 700A North Douglas Street, Malden, Mo 63863 or 18 Fore Life, C/O Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Mo 63841.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
Glen Arthur Gipson, son of the late Bert Truman Gipson and Lucy Ann Hickson Gipson was born on January 17, 1923 in Parma, Missouri ad departed this life on May 6, 2017 at the Parkwood Assistant Living Center at Surprise, Arizona at the age of 94.
Mr. Gipson was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in WWII. He later became a farmer and enjoyed it all the way up to his retirement.
On February 12, 1949, he was united in marriage to Nola Irene Fauller. Mrs. Gipson survives of their home in Sun City West, Arizona.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Vicky Lynn Hansen and her husband, Larry of Surprise, Arizona; by one brother, William Gipson of Pensacola, Florida; by two sisters, Patricia Mouser of St. Charles, Illinois and Shirley Ann Conley of Peoria, Arizona.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one grandson, Thomas Glen Ray; by one brother, Marvin Gipson; and by three sisters, Reba Boatwright, Pauline Wolfrum and Bearldean Crawford.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 12:30 P.M. until 2:30 P.M.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Friday, May 12, 2017 at 2:30 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Greg McGhee officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter City Cemetery.
Treeca Kay Curd of Bloomfield, daughter of Cotus and Roberta Jean Higgins James, born in Flint, Michigan on August 19, 1951, passed away at her home in Bloomfield on May 10, 2017, at the age of 65 years, 8 months and 21 days.
Treeca had lived in Michigan until moving to Bloomfield in 1982. She had worked as a waitress at area restaurants. She had attended the Mt. Pisgah General Baptist Church near Aquilla.
On July 4, 1991, she married Jerry Lee Curd.
Surviving are her husband, Jerry Curd of Bloomfield; her parents, Cotus and Roberta James of Dexter; one son & wife, Vince James (Karen) Lockhart of Bloomfield; one daughter, Lisa Jean Lockhart of Dexter; one step-daughter & husband, Pamela Nicole (Chris) Cross of Puxico; four grandchildren, Ciarra, Payton and Nathan Lockhart, Jacob Cross; one brother, Willis Cotus James of Flint, Michigan; two sisters, Vivian Ann Raby of Dexter and Vanessa Montrosse of Flint, Michigan. Other relatives and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by a nephew, Carl Raby.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, May 12, 2017, at 1:00 p.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield.
Interment will follow in the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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