Bond Griffin, son of the late William Jackson and Corda Attenberry Griffin, was born on September 24, 1927, in Hornersville and passed away at the Golden Living Center in Dexter on April 7, 2013, at the age of 85 years.
Bond had lived in the Bloomfield area most of his life. He was a retired farmer.
On June 21, 1946, he married Winona Cowell in Benton, Missouri.
Surviving are his wife, Winona Griffin of Bloomfield; one son, Wade Griffin of Bloomfield; two daughters, Bonnie DeBlois of Bloomfield, Carolyn Jackson of Citrus Springs, Florida; five grandchildren, five great grandchildren; one great great-grandchild; one sister, Bernice Eason of Sikeston. Other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by three brothers, Norman, Thomas and Murphy Griffin; and two sisters, Era Harshbarger and Evelyn Seabaugh.
Friends may visit on Tuesday April 9, 2013, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday April 10, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Rev. Ronnie Stevens of Bloomfield officiating.
Interment will be in the Gravel Hill Cemetery near Bloomfield, Missouri with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home - P O BOX 22 - Bloomfield MO 63825
chilescooper@nwcable.net or phone 573 568 4500
Ada Eunice Allstun, daughter of the late George S. Stewart and Eunice Ann Gines Stewart, was born on August 6, 1914, in rural Bloomfield, Missouri, and passed away on April 4, 2013, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter at the age of 98.
Mrs. Allstun was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ and a longtime resident of Dexter. She was employed at Elder Manufacturing Company in Dexter for over 40 years.
On December 28, 1939, she was united in marriage to Glen Middleton in Benton, Missouri. Mr. Middleton preceded her in death on August 31, 1976. She was then united in marriage to Lorn Allstun on July 13, 1990, in Hot Springs, Arkansas. Mr. Allstun survives of the home.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two stepdaughters, Joyce Kitchens and her husband, Bill, of Dexter, Missouri, and Barbara Stroup of Bloomfield; by four grandchildren, 4 great-grandchildren and three great great-grandchildren; and by one nephew and six nieces.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Edwin Stewart, Ward Stewart and Robert Stewart; and by two sisters, Priscilla Thrower and Glenna Tiller.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, April 6, 2013, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter on Sunday at 2:00 P.M. with the Rev Travis Quertermous officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Janet Marie Kinder - The world lost an incredible wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend on Thursday, April 4, 2013. Janet Marie Kinder finished her fight victorious and surrounded by her loving family.
Janet Marie Kinder, daughter of the late Floyd L. Isaac and Gladys Cookemboo Isaac, was born on May 19, 1942, in Kinder, Missouri and passed away at the age of 70 years. On September 13, 1957, she was united in marriage to Hurcle Kinder in Sikeston, Missouri. Mr. Kinder survives in the home.
Mrs. Kinder was a member of the Apostolic Pentecostal Church Fortress of Truth in Farmersville, California. She was a longtime resident of Southeast Missouri and then moved to Farmersville where she and Mr. Kinder resided for twenty-five years. The couple then moved back to Southeast Missouri due to illness.
She is survived by three daughters, Robin Chavoya of New York, New York, Shelley Green of Bloomfield, Missouri and Wendy Guzman of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Doyle Isaac of Fredericktown, Missouri and Claude Isaac of Farmersville, California; by one sister, Brenda Baker of Visalia, California; by nine grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Stephen Kinder and by one brother, Jim Isaac.
As much as it hurts to see her leave, we know she is in the arms of her Master. Her humble, caring spirit truly lives on. She lived the life most could only dream. She loved rodeos, practical jokes, Elvis Presley and, most of all, her St. Louis Cardinals. Up until her final day, she cared for a man she loved more than life itself and cherished each moment with laughter. As a family, we can only hope to do the same.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, April 7, 2013, from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, April 8, 2013, at 11:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery.
Iris Imogene Reed, daughter of the late Walter Scott and Loma Harmon Scott, was born on March 12, 1934, in Dudley, Missouri, and passed away on April 2, 2013, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter at the age of 79 years.
Mrs. Reed was a member of the Dudley Community Church and she was a longtime resident of Dudley. She had been employed as a secretary at the Powell Law Firm in Dexter.
On March 14, 1960, she was united in marriage to James A. Reed in Las Vegas, Nevada. Mr. Reed survives of the home.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Larry Reed of Dudley, Missouri and Kevin Reed of Charleston, South Carolina; by one daughter, Linda Reed of Houston, Texas; by one brother, Bill Scott of Grayling, Michigan; by one sister, Fern O’Toole of Grayling, Michigan; and by five grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Scott and Ralph Scott; and by one sister, Lois Eason.
A memorial service will be held at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, April 5, 2013, from 5:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M.
Reba ‘Geraldine’ Graham, 89, formerly of Bloomfield, passed away at Chateau Girardeau, Cape Girardeau on April 1, 2013. She was born September 22, 1923 in Bloomfield to Guy and Hazel Pruett Reed. October 7, 1939 she was united in marriage to Charles Graham, who preceded her in death July 22, 1986.
They lived in Sikeston until 1953 when REA transferred Charlie to Bloomfield where they made their home until 1993, at which time she moved to Cape Girardeau. In Bloomfield, she was an active member of the Bloomfield First Baptist Church, Order of the Eastern Star and several other organizations. After moving to Cape Girardeau she was a member of the Lynnwood Baptist Church.
She is survived by two daughters, Marilyn Sue Duffey (Ray) of Cape Girardeau and Brenda Jane Johnson (Phil) of Valrico, Florida, four grandchildren, Tim Duffey of Cape Girardeau, Lesa Duffey Gilliland (Dale) of Allen, Tx., Amy Johnson Nolte (Dave) and Emily Johnson Albritton (Steve) of Tampa, Fl., 10 great grandchildren; Alissa, Brady, Crissy, Blake and Beau all of Texas, Katelyn, Bradley, Jacob, Jason and Camryn all of Florida. A special friend, Elmer Underwood of Bloomfield and all the Underwood family.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband and sister, Jean Blades.
The family extends a special thanks to the Southeast Hospice for their excellent help the past few months.
Visitation will be from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield on Thursday April 4, 2013. The service will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Ray Duffey officiating.
Interment will follow in the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home - P O BOX 22 - Bloomfield MO 63825
chilescooper@nwcable.net or phone 573 568 4500
