Eddie had lived in Dexter area most of his life. He was a member of the Dexter Eagle's Aerie and was of the Baptist Faith.
He is survived by three daughters, Shanna Metz of Dexter, Missouri, Meagan Mason of Salem, Missouri, Alexis Mason of Bloomfield, Missouri; one son, Eric Mason of Paducah, Kentucky; his mother, Mildred Mason of Dexter, Missouri; five grandchildren; three brothers, Bobby and Chester Mason both of Bloomfield, Missouri, Tommie Mason of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; and one sister, Charlotte Hobbs of Dudley, Missouri. Other relatives and many friends also survive.
Visitation will be Tuesday, September 13, 2011, from 5 until 8 p.m., at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 14, 2011, at 11 a.m., at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with the Rev. James Malloy of Essex, Missouri officiating.
Interment will be in the Harper Cemetery in Aid, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
William Eugene Shell, son of the late Willie Shell and Sevia Boling Shell was born on January 30, 1928 at Dexter and departed this life in the Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter on September 10, 2011 at the age of 83.
Mr. Shell was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ, a former employee of International Hat Factory in Dexter, electrician and a resident of Dexter.
He was united in marriage to Wilma Vern Gray on May 17, 1947 at Bloomfield. Mrs. Shell preceded him in death on April 25, 2005.
He is survived by one daughter, Rose Marie Templeton of St. Louis: by one sister, Faustina Barker of Dexter: by three grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Beauton Shell and Imogene Quinton.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 9:30 until 11 a.m., Tuesday, September 13, 2011. Funeral services will then be conducted at 11 a.m., in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Clyde Jacques officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Darcy Craig Highton, 42, of Dexter died Saturday, September 10, 2011 at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, MO.
He was born in North Battleford, Saskatchewan, Canada on March 4, 1969.
Darcy was Chief Technological Officer for Gill Group, Inc. in Dexter.
On December 27, 2008, he was married to Brooke Gill of Dexter, and she survives.
Also left to cherish his memories are his parents, Al & Shirley Highton of North Battleford, Saskatchewan; twin daughters Jasmine of Swift Current, Saskatchewan, and Kelsey of Calgary; and two sisters, Candy Ernst of Rabbit Lake, Saskatchewan, and Tara Tait of North Battleford.
A memorial service, officiated by Rev. Tom Bass, was held at the First Presbyterian Church in Dexter on Sunday, September 11, 2011. A memorial service will also be held in North Battleford.
The family requests that memorials be made to 18 Fore Life.
Leo Tibbs, son of the late James W. Tibbs and Mary C. Hellums Tibbs was born on January 20, 1919 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on September 8, 2011 at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 92 years.
Mr. Tibbs was the former owner and operator of Hickory House Restaurant for many years in Dexter, veteran of the United States Army, and a resident of Dexter.
On November 9, 1968 he was united in marriage to Christine Leathers in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Tibbs preceded him in death on December 15, 2007.
Survivors include one daughter, Sharon Goodman of Dexter; one brother, John Tibbs of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by one sister, Lorene Scott of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; one granddaughter, Lori Moore of Dexter; by one great-grandson, Heath Moore of Dexter; and by two great-great-grandchildren, Halie Moore and Keagan Moore.
Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Joseph Leo Tibbs; one daughter, Ruby Elaine Hurley; by three brothers, Ralph Tibbs, Evert Tibbs, and Richard Tibbs; and by one sister, Grace May Tibbs.
Friends may call from 5 until 8 p.m. Monday, September 12, 2011, at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
Graveside services will be held on Tuesday September 13, 2011 at 1 p.m., at the Missouri StateVeterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with Rev. Kenneth Biggs officiating. Interment will follow with full Military Honors.
Mr. Hudgens had lived his whole life in the Bloomfield and Puxico area. He was a retired fork lift operator for Arvin.
He is survived by his three daughters: Charlotte Phillips of Bloomfield and Angela Wallis and Tina Roberts both of St. Louis, Missouri. Eleven grandchildren: Danny Wallis and Earl Wood of St. Louis, Missouri, Kevin Craig of Dixon, Tennessee, Kaitlynn and Keirstynn Hudgens of Brazil, Indiana and Dalton, Kiley, Karsynn, Cole and Kendall Phillips all of Bloomfield, Missouri. One Sister: Dorothy Compton of Dexter, Missouri. Other relatives and many friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one son: Hubert Dale Hudgens, Jr.
Visitation will be Thursday, September 8, 2011, after 11 a.m., at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, September 8, 2011, at 2 p.m., at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with the Susan Hoyle of Bloomfield, Missouri officiating.
Interment will be in the Bloomfield Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
