James Bryan Lankford, son of the late Bryan and Mary Evelyn Ellis Lankford, was born in Essex, Missouri on September 3, 1938, and passed away at his home near Dexter on August 28, 2013, at the age of 74 years, 11 months and 24 days.
He had lived in Phoenix, Arizona from 1967 to 1994 when he moved back to Southeast Missouri. He had been a resident of Dexter since 2010. He was retired from the Salt River Project as an Engineer Technician and was a member of the Essex Methodist Church in Essex, Missouri.
On October 4, 1958, he was married to Bonnie Rodgers in Essex, Missouri.
Surviving are his wife, Bonnie Lankford of Dexter, Missouri; one daughter & spouse, Susan & Don Rapp of Scottsdale, Arizona; one son & spouse, Bryan Keith & Tina Lankford of Houston, Texas; 2 grandsons, Thomas Rapp of Scottsdale, Arizona, Tristen Lankford of Houston, Texas; one granddaughter, Jessica Johnson of Scottsdale, Arizona; one great grandson, Gavin James Johnson of Scottsdale, Arizona; two sisters & spouse, Ruth & Don Stuckey of Medora, Illinois and Sheila Hester of Essex, Missouri; one brother & spouse, Glen & Janice Lankford of Bloomfield, Missouri. Other relatives and friends also survive.
Visitation will be Saturday, August 31, 2013, after 9:30 a.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, August 31, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri with the Rev. Roy Sherfield of Dexter, Missouri officiating and the Rev. Ernie Rodgers of Poplar Bluff assisting.
Interment will be in the Essex Cemetery in Essex, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to Essex Methodist Church, 110 Darby St., Essex, MO 63846, and Preferred Hospice, 423 US Bus 60, Dexter, MO 63841.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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She had been a resident of Bloomfield most of her life and was a member of the Church of Christ. She had worked as a self employed house keeper.
On April 21, 1944, she was married to Lee "Jack" Jarrell in Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on April 14, 2001.
She is survived by three daughters, Kay Wiley, Patti Mason, and Karen Franklin all of Bloomfield; four sons, Jim, Tom, and Ronnie Jarrell all of Bloomfield and Jerry Jarrell of Dexter; fourteen grandchildren; twenty-eight great grandchildren; two great great grandchildren; one brother, Robert Black of Scott City; and two sisters, Dorothy Jarrell of Dexter, and Shelby Sadler of Bloomfield. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Johnny and Chris Black, four sisters, Ella Hicks, Lona Mae Black, Lillie Landers and Betty Black.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, August 28, 2013, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, August 29, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Bro. David Lemmons of Calvert City, Kentucky and Bro. Stan Dauck of Bernie, Missouri officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
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Hazel Vivian Gregory Walker Crouch, daughter of the late James and Lillie Boone Gregory was born on January 9, 1921 at Bernie and departed this life in her residence at Bernie on August 24, 2013 at the age of 92.
Mrs. Crouch was member of the River Of Life Worship Center near Dexter where she loved attending. She was a former cook for the Bernie Public School System and a resident of Bernie.
She enjoyed her beautiful flowers, raising a garden and cooking for her family. She lived by the motto: God First, Others Second ,Me Last. She told her family many times, “I don’t have anything to give you except love.” And she did indeed. Mrs. Crouch was a person who always wanted to serve others.
She was united in marriage to Lester Samuel Walker on September 26, 1936. He preceded her in death on August 14, 1984. She was then married to Clyde Crouch on November 28, 1988 at Bernie. He also preceded her in death.
She is survived by one son, James Walker of Bernie: by five daughters, Phyllis Dowdy of Orion, Michigan, Jolene McCollum and husband Mike of Jackson, Kaye Millner of Memphis, Tennessee, Connie Hill and husband Carl of Jackson and Brenda Kane and husband Bill of Dexter: by three step-sons, Mike Crouch of Jackson, Wayne Crouch and Richard Crouch both of Kennett: by one step-daughter, Carol Keys of Campbell: by three brothers, Loyd Gregory of Rockford, Illinois, Denver Gregory and Darrell Gregory both of Dexter: by twenty one grandchildren and thirty six great-grandchildren.
Besides her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Samuel Walker: by three brothers, Howard Gregory, Dale Gregory and Otis Gregory: by two sisters, Ann Henderson and Onvall Noyes.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M., Monday, August 26, 2013.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 27, 2013 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie with Rev. Bill Pennington officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Smiles of Hope, PO Box 857, Dexter, Missouri 63841.
Joyce McGee, daughter of the late Charles Franklin and Myrtle May Scritchfield Gallamore, was born in Chaonia, Missouri on February 19, 1936, and passed away at the Bench Mark Care Center in Greenville, Missouri on August 21, 2013, at the age of 77 years, 6 months and 12 days.
She had lived in this area for 60 years. She was a member of the Crossroads General Baptist Church in Greenville. She had worked at the Advance Shoe Factory and enjoyed painting and praying.
On August 17, 1955, she was married to James Daniel Willard McGee. He preceded her in death on June 3, 1994.
Surviving are one son, Tobias McGee of Lowndes, Missouri; five daughters, Carol McGee and Mary Rogers both of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Janice Eads of Bismark, Missouri, Jeanett Eads of Clubb, Missouri, Jane Hillis of Williamsville, Missouri; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren; four sisters, Lela Douglas of Bloomfield, Missouri, Deanna Metz of Dexter, Missouri, Melba Barks of Union, Missouri and Verna Skaggs of Greenville, Missouri. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one brother, Charles Gallamore.
Visitation will be held on Friday August 23, 2013, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri.
Graveside services will be held on Friday August 23, 2013, at 11:00 a.m. at the McGee Cemetery in McGee with the Rev. Frank Radford of Marble Hill, Missouri officiating.
Interment will follow in the McGee Cemetery in McGee, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Puxico in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
Watkins & Sons Funeral Service
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Charlene Middleton, daughter of the late Charles Temples and Mary Ann “Mollie” McClard Temples, was born on February 27, 1919 in Dexter and passed away on August 19, 2013 at her residence in Dexter at the age of 94 years.
Mrs. Middleton was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Dexter and had worked as a seamstress at Elder Manufacturing Company in Dexter.
On September 6, 1936, she was united in marriage to Willis Edward Middleton in Dexter. Mr. Middleton preceded her in death on March 12, 2003.
She is survived by one daughter, Ann M. Stroder of Dexter; one sister, Evelyn Hunt of Dexter; by two grandchildren, Todd Stroder and Blake Alan Stroder; by two great-grandchildren, Josh Stroder and Blake Ryan Stroder; and by several nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Sam Temples, Tom Temples, Fred Temples and Ed Temples; and by five sisters, Ruth Corlies, Julia Ivester, Gladys Spore, Addie Thieke and Naomi Miller.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 from 11:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, August 21, 2013 at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Don Kennedy officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
