Linda Faye Lawrence, daughter of the late Hugh W. Parks and Mildred Gowan Parks, was born on November 14, 1934 in Hornersville, Missouri and departed this life at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri on August 25, 2011 at the age of 76.

Mrs. Lawrence was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dexter and was an educator for thirty-nine years, with thirty-one of those years in the Richland School District. Mrs. Lawrence was a resident of Dexter.

She was united in marriage to Jimmie G. Lawrence on March 27, 1955 in Grayridge, Missouri. Mr. Lawrence survives of the home in Dexter.

Besides her husband, she is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Jeffery H. and Dianne Lawrence of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and by two granddaughters, Kelsey Dianne Lawrence and Sarah Elliott Lawrence.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, August 27, 2011 from 5 until 8 p.m.

Funeral services will be conducted on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 2 p.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Woods officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

Charles Driskill, son of the late Elmer Driskill and Minnie Tucker Driskill, was born on January 14, 1935 in Bragg City, Missouri and departed this life at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on August 25, 2011 at the age of 76.

Mr. Driskill was a farmer for many years and a resident on Poplar Bluff, Missouri, formally of Dexter.

On May 16, 1956 he was united in marriage to Myrtle “Cedie” Wyatt in Sikeston, Missouri. Mrs. Driskill preceded him in death on October 13, 2005.

Survivors include two sons, Mike Driskill of Advance, Missouri and Charles Driskill of Sikeston, Missouri; by two daughters, Delores Hopkins and Mary Sawyer both of Oregon, Illinois; by a special friend, Marie Sides; by one brother and one sister; also by ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 12 noon until 2: p.m., Monday August 29, 2011. Funeral services will then be conducted on Monday at 2 p.m.,in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

Rita Hunsperger, daughter of the late Roma and Ruth Dixon Turner, was born in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on February 13, 1938, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on August 24, 2011, at the age of 73 years, 6 months and 11 days.

She had lived in Dexter since 1973 when she moved here with her family. She was a member of the Living Water Worship Center in Bloomfield.

On August 10, 1954 she was married to Frankie "Frank" Hunsperger in Charleston, Missouri.

Surviving are her husband Frank Hunsperger of Dexter, Missouri; two sons: Tom Hunsperger of Dexter, Missouri and Larry "Dinky" Hunsperger of Malden, Missouri; three daughters: Bobbie Turnbow of Malden, Missouri, Johanna Whitfield of Grayling, Michigan and Kay Stafford of Essex, Missouri; 24 grandchildren, 32 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild; four brothers: Donald Turner of Arizona, Larry Turner of Sikeston, Missouri, Charles Gene Turner of Charleston, Missouri and Freddie Turner of Sikeston, Missouri; one sister Janie Hargraves of Charleston, Missouri. Other relatives and friends also survive.

She was preceded in death by one son, Frank Ray Hunsperger, and two daughter: Elizabeth Jean McCulley and Tammy Lynn Burnett; and several brothers and sisters.

Visitation will be Friday, August 26, 2011, after 12 p.m. at the Wayside Baptist Church in Koshkonong, Missouri.

Graveside funeral services will be held Friday, August 26, 2011, at 1 p.m. at the Wayside Cemetery in Koshonong, Missouri with the Rev. Jack Hargraves of Charleston, Missouri officiating.

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.