Harold Frank Robinson, I, son of the late Otis Melton, and Zelma McElwrath Robinson, was born in Holcomb, Missouri on, September 28,1929, and passed away at the John J Pershing VA Medical Center Poplar Bluff, Missouri on March 16, 2013, at the age of 83 years.
Frank lived in the Kennett and Malden area for many years, before moving to Dexter in 1977. He had been a business owner, was a member of the Church of Christ and a veteran of the U.S. Army.
Surviving are two sons, Daniel Robinson of Dexter, Missouri, Robbie Robinson of Jonesboro, Arkansas, two stepdaughters; Lona Slinkard of Bloomfield, Missouri; Victoria Thomas, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one brother, Leonard Robinson of Campbell, Missouri; one sister Jerris Ann Harper of Springfield, Missouri. Other relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by one son Harold Frank Robinson II, one sister, Louise Richardson, two brothers, Chester Earl and Eudell Robinson.
Graveside funeral services will be held on Tuesday March 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. at Dunklin County Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett, Missouri with Bro. Johnny Hester, of Sikeston, Missouri officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dunklin County Memorial Gardens Cemetery in Kennett Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Karen had lived in Bruceton,Tennessee before moving to Dexter in 2003. She had worked for Westat based in Maryland as a supervisor in there telemarketing services.
Surviving are her husband, David Robert Maslinski of Dexter, Missouri, one son, Marshall Maslinski of Dexter, Missouri; three daughters & spouses, Jennifer and Shane Mitchell of Dexter, Missouri, Jamie Maslinski and fiancé Cory Hottinger, Julie and Shawn Carter-Bishop all of Dexter, Missouri; and seven grandchildren.
Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son, Bryan "Maz" Maslinski on November 9, 2008.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
Mr. Gossett was the owner and operator of Gossett and Morgan Associates Inc. located in Warren, Michigan and Arnold, Missouri. He was a member of the Dexter Elks Lodge #2439 and a longstanding member of the Dexter Water Board District #1. Jerry was of the Baptist faith and a resident of Dexter.
On January 1, 1954 he was united in marriage to Delores J. Johnson in Dearborn, Michigan. Mrs. Gossett preceded him in death on December 29, 2007. He was then united in marriage to Juanita Ragsdale on February 21, 2009 in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Gossett survives of the home in Dexter.
Besides his wife, survivors include four daughters, Judy McDonald and Jeff of Crystal River, Florida, Teresa Larocque and Mike of High Ridge, Missouri, Diane Mitchell and her late husband Doug of Summerville, South Carolina, Barbara Judge and Tim of Port St. Lucie, Florida; by six grandchildren, Tony and his wife Michelle, Jennifer, Melanie, Amanda, Brian, and Melissa; seven great-grandchildren, Ryan, Madyson, William, Desiree, Amber, Jordon, and Caleb; by two brothers, Richard Gossett of Paragould, Arkansas and Norman Gossett of Pocahontas, Arkansas; two sisters, Susan Krause of Piggott, Arkansas and Judy Darlene Messer of Bimble, Kentucky; also by his wives children; Jerrid Ragsdale of Lenoir City, Tennessee, James Warren Ragsdale of Meansville, Georgia and Jacquline Allender of Dexter, Missouri; along with eleven grandchildren and twenty-three great-grandchildren.
Besides his first wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, Matthew Larocque and Ricky St. Pierre; also by one brother, David Gossett; and by two sisters, Jane Brit and Mona Bare.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Sunday, March 17, 2013.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, March 18, 2013 at 10:30 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Kevin Murray and Rev. Michael Williams officiating.
Graveside services and Interment will follow at the Piggott Cemetery in Piggott, Arkansas at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, March 18, 2013.
Memorials may be made to the Stoddard County Children’s Home, Memorial Tribute Fund, P.O. Box 164, Dexter, Missouri 63841.
James W. "Jimmy" Lindsey, son of the late James Arnold and Alma Melissie Heath Lindsey, was born in Indianapolis, Indiana on January 8, 1953, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau on March 12, 2013, at the age of 60 years, 2 months and 4 days.
He had lived in Indianapolis until moving to Morehouse ten years ago. He had worked as a truck driver for 20 years and had worked for Pyramid Roofing. He was a member of the Morehouse Assembly of God Church in Morehouse.
On August 20, 1994, he was married to Pamela McClure in Indianapolis, Indiana.
Surviving are his wife, Pam Lindsey of Morehouse; four daughters & husbands, Angie & Tom Bailey of Morehouse, Jessica Gano, Kristie & Mikie Crabtree and Jenny McClure all of Indianapolis, Indiana; seven grandchildren; two brothers, Cecil & Roger Lindsey both of Morehouse; three sisters, Beverly Martin of Bloomfield, Shirley Gordon of Morehouse and Melda Brown of Indianapolis, Indiana. Other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Mike W. Crabtree.
Visitation will be Friday, March 15, 2013, after 10:00 a.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Morehouse, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Friday, March 15, 2013, at 2:00 p.m. at the Assembly of God Church in Morehouse, Missouri with Rev. Larry Portwood of Morehouse, Missouri officiating.
Interment will be in the Matthews Cemetery in Matthews, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
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Hazel Gisi, daughter of the late Lawrence and Nora Warren Coffey, was born on January 22, 1923 near Essex, Missouri and departed this life on Tuesday, March 12, 2013, in the Golden Living Center at Malden, Missouri at the age of 90.
Mrs. Gisi was a teacher in the Grayridge Headstart Program, a member of Hopewell General Baptist Church and was a resident of rural Essex.
On March 1, 1944, she was united in marriage to Harold Hubert Gisi at Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on June 23, 2006.
She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Larry and Carolyn Gisi of Essex; by one granddaughter, Carrie Stephens and husband Owen of Burke, Virginia; by one great-granddaughter, Chelsea Stephens, also of Burke, Virginia.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Perry Gisi; by three brothers, Orville Coffey, Russell Coffey and Loren Coffey; and by one sister, Loraine Fraser.
Friends may call from 12:00 until 2:00 P. M., Thursday, March 14, 2013 at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter.
Services will be then conducted at 2:00 P. M. on Thursday, March 14, 2013, with Rev. Martin Goode officiating. Interment will follow at the Dexter Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home is in charge of all arrangements.
