Ellen Rowena Sattler, daughter of the late Thelma Britton, was born on March 25, 1955, in Gray Ridge, Missouri, and departed this life in her residence at Dexter on April 8, 2013, at the age of 58 years.
Mrs. Sattler was a member of the Light House Christian Church in Dexter and was a volunteer at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau. She was on the Southeast Missouri Hospital Auxiliary Board, a member of the Southeast Missouri Hospital Foundation Association and the Southeast Missouri Hospital Auxiliary.
She was united in marriage to Scott Sattler in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mr. Sattler survives of the home.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, David Vaughn and Brian Wells, both of Dexter, Missouri; by one daughter, Tammy Overbey and her husband, Roger, of Bell City, Missouri; by her stepfather, Jesse Jr. Britton of Dudley, Missouri; by one brother, Donald Britton of Dexter, Missouri; by two sisters, Betty Sue Patterson and Barbara Ann Wells, both of Dudley, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Jessica Underwood, Jacob Overbey, Josh Overbey, Aaron Wells and Susie Wells; and by one great-grandchild, Alexis Underwood.
In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Thelma Maxine Moses and Virginia Lee Jaynes.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, April 11, 2013, from Noon to 2:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Thursday, April 11, 2013, at 2:00 P.M. with Roger Overbey officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Earshel Akridge, son of the late Hershel Akridge and Katherine Tanner Akridge was born on December 5, 1945 at Gideon and departed this life in his residence near Parma on April 8, 2013 at the age of 67.
Mr. Akridge was a former farmer and mechanic. He was a resident of rural Parma.
He was united in marriage to Thelma Jean Edwards on June 29, 1969 at Dexter. Mrs. Akridge preceded him in death on January 16, 1992.
He is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Tracy and Michelle Akridge of Parma: by one daughter, Tonya Akridge of Parma: by three grandchildren, Tristen Akridge, Landon Akridge and Jaxon Akridge: by three brothers, Freddie Akridge of Parma, John Akridge of Memphis, Tennessee and Ricky Akridge of Howenwald, Tennessee: by seven sisters, Geraldine Koidan of Oroville, California, Lola Barks of Dexter, Betty Lawson of Fordland, Linda Parker of Independence, Joyce Haddock of Waynesboro, Tennessee, Sherry Decker of New Madrid and Kathy Schaffer of Knoxville, Tennessee.
Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Kenny Akridge: by two sisters, Stella Simmons and Joan Akridge.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M., Thursday, April 11, 2013.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A.M., Friday, April 12, 2013 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home with Rev. Jimmy Johnson officiating.
Interment will follow in the Stanfield Cemetery near Clarkton.
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.
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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.
