Ethel Victoria Crump, 96, of Reeds Springs, Missouri went to be with her Lord and Savior on August 23, 2011 at the Table Rock Health Center in Kimberling City, Missouri.

Ethel was born October 29, 1914 in Puxico, Missouri to Silas and Clara Hobbs. She spent many years in the Puxico and Dexter area before moving to the Branson Mo. She had a deep love for her family and worked tirelessly to meet their needs. After the children left the nest, she loved to make quilts and afghans. She surprised us all with the many beautiful oil paintings.

Her faith in Jesus Christ was her anchor in life and the foundation for how she lived her life. She loved life as she loved people and people loved her. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Dexter, Missouri. She loved to worship and sought the fullness of life as promised by Jesus Christ.

Ethel first married Louie Hull, August 25, 1933, to this union 3 children were born, Louise Hull, Jimmie Hull and Silas Hull who died shortly after birth.

Ethel later married William Crump, February 14, 1953 at Piggott, Arkansas. They had a great life together and Bill and his children became a much loved part of her family.

Surviving are her daughter Louise Kellerman and husband Robert Kellerman of Reed Springs, Missouri, son Jimmie Hull and wife Marie Hull of Evansville, Indiana, step-daughter Patsy Looney of Hallsville, Missouri, step-son Gearelen Crump and wife Laura Brosky of Brooklyn ,New York, step-son Auther Crump of Denver, Colorado; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister Barbara Goshen of Centralia, Washington, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by one son Silas Hull, husband William Crump, brother Howard Hobbs, sister Leonia Hull, brother Elmo Hobbs, brother Junior Hobbs, grandson Bobby Kellerman and daughter-in-law Pat Crump.

The family would like to give thanks for the loving care that was provided to Mrs. Crump by her daughter and son-in-law, Louise and Bob Kellerman, while she lived in their home. We would also like to thank Preferred Hospice for their end of life care.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, August 26, 2011 from 4 until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Saturday, August 27, 2011 at 11 a.m., in the funeral home chapel. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery near Puxico.

Edna L. Aslin, daughter of the late Frank and Tempie Teague, was born on September 29, 1927 at Clairfield, Tennessee and died on Wednesday, August 24, 2011 at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter at the age of 83.

Survivors include her two sons and daughter-in-laws: Tim and Lesa Aslin of Dexter, Keith and Stacey Aslin of Barnhart, Missouri and three loving grandchildren, Jennifer Aslin of Dexter, David and Nicholas Aslin of Barnhart. Also surviving is one brother, Charles Teague of Hamilton, Ohio.

Her husband, Kenneth D. Aslin, preceded her in death on March 16, 1977. In addition to her husband and parents, five sisters and three brothers also preceded her in death.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, August 25, 2011 from until 7 p.m.

At her request, a private graveside service will be conducted at the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be offered to the Alzheimer’s Association, 9370 Olive Blvd., St. Louis, Missouri 63132 or online at www.alz.org. Envelopes will be provided in the funeral home office.

Lieutenant Colonel G. Dale Shearon, (USA Retired), son of the late Dewey (Pete) Shearon and Mable Harlan Shearon was born on September 17, 1929 in Gray Ridge, Missouri, and departed this life on August 19, 2011 at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 81.[BR}{BR} Lt. Col. Shearon was united in marriage to Glenna Ruth Patrick on April 20, 1952 in Livonia, Michigan. Mrs. Shearon passed away on July 9, 2006.

He was raised in and around Gray Ridge, Missouri, and graduated from the Gray Ridge High School in June of 1947. Lt. Col. Shearon joined the Army that year and served two tours of duty in Korea. The last tour was as a combat infantryman during the war years of 1950-1951. He rose in rank from private to sergeant first class during this period.

He was granted by Congress a direct appointment to second lieutenant in 1952. After which he attended the Infantry Officer’s Basic Course at Fort Benning, Georgia. Upon completion of that training he entered the Army Aviation program and succeeded in earning ratings in both fixed and rotary wing aircraft at San Marcos AFB, Texas.

He served two tours of duty in Vietnam as a combat aviator. Lt. Col. Shearon retired from the Army in 1978, after which he taught at Richland Elementary School.

He was ordained a minister in 1960, and pastored churches in Michigan, Tennessee, Florida, and Missouri. He was also a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Dexter and a resident of Dexter.

Besides his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ann Lee Julian.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 9 until 11 a.m.,. Thursday August 25, 2011. Funeral services will then be conducted at 11 a.m.,. on Thursday August 25, 2011 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Lonny Mittag officiating.

Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with full military honors.

Marylyn Ann Hunt, daughter of the late Russell Walton and Francis Pearl Martin Walton was born on March 9, 1944 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and died on August 17, 2011 at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 67.

Mrs. Hunt was a home-maker and a member of the Missouri Southern Healthcare Auxiliary. She was a resident of Dexter.

On June 7, 1969 she was united in marriage to Fred Hunt in Libertyville, Illinois. Mr. Hunt survives of their home in Dexter.

Besides her husband she is survived by one son, Ron Hunt of Dexter; by one daughter, Amanda Farris of Columbia, Missouri; by one brother, Russell C. Walton Jr. of Libertyville, Illinois; by one sister, Joanie Bacci of Bull Valley, Illinois and by one granddaughter, Rylee Jade Hunt of Dexter.

Besides her parents she was preceded in death by one brother, John Walton.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, August 20, 2011 from 11:30 a.m.. until 3 p.m. Funeral services will follow on Saturday at 3 p.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kevin Eskew officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family asks that all memorials be made to the Missouri Southern Healthcare Auxiliary. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.

Laurie Ann DeWitt, daughter of Jerry Nimmo of Sikeston, Missouri and Margaret Ann Taylor of Morehouse, Missouri was born on September 25, 1968 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on August 16, 2011 at her residence in Morehouse at the age of 42 years.

Laurie was a Dental Assistant at Dr. Leible's office in Sikeston, Missouri until September of 2009; member of the Essex Church of Christ in Essex, Missouri, and a resident of Morehouse.

On September 18, 1987 she was united in marriage to Brad DeWitt in Dexter, Missouri. Mr. DeWitt survives of the home in Morehouse.

Besides her husband, survivors include her father Jerry and step-mother, Brenda Nimmo of Sikeston; mother Margaret Ann Taylor of Morehouse; by her maternal grandmother Alene Taylor of Morehouse; two daughters, Erica DeWitt Emison and husband Brian of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Taylor DeWitt of Morehouse; one sister, Kim Wilson of O’Fallon, Missouri; by a mother-in-law, Linda Dewitt; sister-in-law, Donna Groves; brother-in-law, Jimmy Groves; by a niece Kasey Eiceman; and by her nephew Jeramy Roberts.

Mrs. Dewitt was preceded in death by her father-in-law Herschel Dewitt.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m., Thursday August 18, 2011. Funeral services will then be conducted at 1 p.m. on Thursday in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Herman Morse officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.