Orval Larry Grimes, son of the late Orval Junior Grimes and Betty Lou Thomas Grimes, was born on June 16, 1949, in Pontiac, Michigan, and departed this life on June 16, 2022, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 73 years.
Mr. Grimes was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Vietnam era. He was a former welder working in the shipyards in Virginia and a resident of Bernie, Missouri.
On August 31, 1968, in Hampton, Virginia, he was united in marriage to Darlene Kay Mitchel. Mrs. Grimes preceded him in death on July 3, 1984.
He is survived by two daughters, Tisha Byan Grimes and Malanie Brie Howard, both of Arizona; by two brothers, Rick Grimes of Pontiac, Michigan; and Phillip Grimes (Rhonda) of Malden, Missouri; by three sisters, Linda Cooper, Robin Mekan (Ivan), and Bobbie Pierce (Jeff) all of Bernie, Missouri; and by six grandchildren he dearly loved, Jasmine Sky Grimes, Rhiana Dulaney, Kaitlin Dulaney, Cierra Kennedy, Ireland Johnson, and DecLynn Howard; and by four great grandchildren.
Graveside services will be conducted at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on Tuesday, June 21, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with full military honors.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Maxine Brown, daughter of the late Walter Tharp and Gladys Bradbury Tharp, was born on May 2, 1934, in Parma, Missouri, and departed this life on June 16, 2022, at her residence in Oak Ridge, Missouri, at the age of 88 years.
Mrs. Brown was of the Baptist faith and was a homemaker.
On January 21, 1950, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Otho Dallas Brown. Mr. Brown survives of their home in Oak Ridge, Missouri.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Lavonda Cone of Festus, Missouri, and Carole Bradley and husband Scott of St. Louis County, Missouri; and by two grandchildren, Ellie Bradley and Justin Bradley.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Gerald Cone; and by two sisters, Willette Dowdy and Hazel Baldwin.
Graveside services will be conducted at Chalk Bluff Cemetery on Monday, June 20, 2022 at 11:00 a.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Dennis Joe “Denny” Ward, son of the late Jack Ward and Bobbie Jean Sheldon Ward, was born on June 24, 1952, in Advance, Missouri and departed this life on June 15, 2022, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 69 years.
Mr. Ward was a Union Carpenter with Carpenter Local 1770 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and a former Job Superintendent for Penzel Construction in Jackson, Missouri. He was a former member of the Bloomfield Masonic Lodge and a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri. He enjoyed deer hunting and reading about World War II.
On November 20, 1976, in Bloomfield, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Debra Pullum. Mrs. Ward survives of their home in Bloomfield.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Kara Walker and husband Seth of Dexter, Missouri; by his brother, Larry Ward of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his granddaughter, Emma Walker, who he dearly loved and enjoyed spending time with; and by several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, June 18, 2022, from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in Rural Bloomfield, Missouri.
Randal Len “Randy” Silliman, son of Violet Norman Silliman of Dexter, Missouri, and the late Bill Silliman, was born on July 31, 1954, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on June 14, 2022, at his residence in Slidell, Louisiana, at the age of 67 years.
Mr. Silliman farmed with his Dad as a boy growing up. After marriage he began farming the family farm with his brother Darrell from 1974 to 1982. He then farmed and ran local Ag Businesses up to 2005 when he moved his business to Louisiana where he formed S&S Commercial Inc. which did heavy construction and commercial demolition. He most recently started Gulf Coast Crushing in Pass Christian, Mississippi. Randy was in the Missouri National Guards for six years and he was a member and deacon at White Oak Grove General Baptist Church in Bernie.
On February 2, 1974, in Bernie, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Debra “Debbie” Evans. Mrs. Silliman survives of their home in Slidell, Louisiana.
In addition to his wife and mother, he is survived by his son, Chad Silliman and wife Dena of Slidell, Louisiana; by two daughters, Tracy Silliman Botsch of Bernie, Missouri, and Jessica Hylton and husband Dusty of Slidell, Louisiana; by two brothers, Darrell Ray Silliman of Red Banks, Mississippi, and Dr. William Ray Silliman and wife Janet of Jackson, Missouri; by one sister; by eight grandchildren, Justus Silliman (Aleesa), Dakota Len Hampton (Devin), Kerri Botsch, Macie Botsch, Kaylin Jane Hylton, Kylee Hylton, Kolston Hylton, and Kash Hylton; and by three great-grandchildren, Haven Silliman, Everleigh Silliman, and Cole Hampton.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, June 17, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, June 18, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Bill Pennington officiating.
Interment will follow in the Chalk Bluff Cemetery
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Jacquelyn Marie Douglas MacKay of Cape Coral, FL, entered her heavenly home peacefully on June 4, 2022. Jacquelyn was born to Billie Edwin Douglas and Alma Marie Phelps on December 23, 1942 in St. Louis, MO.
Jacquelyn was a retired teacher with the Woodland R-4 School District where she taught remedial math and reading for 28 years. Jacquelyn was a talented artist and teacher, an amazing cook, witty and spunky, had the biggest smile, an amazing laugh, beautiful sense of humor, and was a great friend to many. Jacquelyn was a loving mother to six children: Gina Page of Marble Hill, MO, Becky Antonacci (Ray) of Troy, MO, Scott Page of Marble Hill, MO, Chad Duley (Iris), Ryan Duley (Amber), and Erik (Christina) Duley all of Dexter, MO.
Jacquelyn loved and cherished her grand-children Kristin Vaillancourt, Matthew Vaillancourt, Nathan Page, Caleb Antonacci, Cierra Antonacci, Taylor Reynolds, Emily Page, Noah Duley, Lincoln Duley, Arianna Duley, Westan Duley, Alyssa Duley, Amelia Duley, and Ella Duley, and great grandson Aiden Vaillancourt.
Jacquelyn's beloved husband Robert "Bob" MacKay preceded her in death on April 25, 2022. Jacquelyn is also preceded in death by her parents.
The family would like to invite family and friends to share in the celebration of Jacquelyn’s life on July 2, 2022 at 2 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Glen Allen, MO.
