Brinda Wallis, daughter of the late Peter Tandski and Mabel Gillis Ferguson was born on August 28, 1939 at Pontiac, Michigan and departed this life in her residence at Dexter on January 1, 2014 at the age of 74 years.
Mrs. Wallis was of the Christian faith, a home-maker and a resident of Dexter.
She was united in marriage to Thomas Wallis on November 16, 1956 at Pontiac, Michigan. Mr. Wallis preceded her in death on June 17, 1992.
Survivors include two sons, Jimmie Lea Wallis of Rochester, Michigan and Martin Eric Wallis (Ronda) of Clarkston, Michigan: by one daughter, MeLinda Keys (Warren) of Longview, Texas: by two sisters, LaVerne Tinker and LaVeda Banken (John) both of Dexter: by one brother, Derill Ferguson Jr. (Linda) of Hartville, Ohio: by six grandchildren, Kelly Collins. Kristy Robinson, Leisa Martin, Shannon Wallis, Jessica Wallis and Jennifer Wallis: by four great-grandchildren, Darren Beatty, Hannah Martin, Addison Collins and Bentley Collins.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Gary Tandski.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 1:00 P.M. until 3:00 P.M, Monday, January 6, 2014.
Funeral services will then be conducted at 3:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Michael Williams officiating.
Interment will be held at the Rosewood Park Cemetery at Longview, Texas.
She had grown up in the Frisco area moved to Dexter after retirement. She was a member of the Church of Christ, the Eastern Star and the Elks Lodge #2439.
On February 23, 1946, she was married to Delmer Lane in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Surviving are two sons, Perry Lane of Dexter, Tim Lane of St. Louis; two daughters, Connie Wyatt of Cape Coral, Florida, Cherie Chapman of Coumbia; 10 grandchildren; and 3 great grandchildren. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Lane, one granddaughter, Morgan Lane, and one brother, Buddy Edwards.
Friends may call on Saturday, January 4, 2014, after 12:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, January 4, 2014, at 2:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with Herman Morse of Dexter, Missouri officiating.
Interment with be in the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the Essex Church of Christ, PO Box 8, Essex, MO 63846.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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Tim Lee Jenkins of Hermitage, TN age 51, passed away Sunday, December 29, 2013.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Mrs. Joyce DeAnn Jenkins and his grandparents Mr. and Mrs. Roy Jenkins and Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Birchfield all of Dexter, MO.
He is survived by his wife, Roana Jenkins; sons, Jaden Nash Jenkins, Colton Cash Jenkins; step-daughter, Torri Vance; father, Mr. Bob Jenkins; sisters, Jeanne (Danny) Summers, Sharon Smith, Cindy (Joe) Nichols; nephews, Nic Smith, Jake Smith, Drew Nichols; nieces, Rachael Diaz, Alana Dowdy and many other friends and relatives.
The family will receive friends for visitation at Mount Olivet Funeral Home in Nashville, TN, Wednesday, January 1, 2014, from 2-4pm followed by a funeral service at 4 pm.
An additional visitation and service will be held at Rainey - Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, MO, Saturday, January, 4, from 9-11am followed by the service at 11am.
The burial will be at Armstead Dowdy Cemetery in Dexter, MO.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the following organizations: Jolly Angels, P.O. Box 4115, Smithville, TN 37166; caringbridge.org/visit/timjenkins; alivehospice.org
Shirley Ann Brigman, daughter of the late Paul Duncan and Bernice Morlan Duncan, was born on December 29, 1946 and passed away on December 19, 2013 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis at the age of 66.
Mrs. Brigman was of the Pentecostal faith. She was a former resident of Dexter and was living in Piedmont and had previously been the owner of Tropical Tan in Dexter.
She is survived by one son, Danny Hayes of Piedmont; by one daughter, Darlene Lutes of Piedmont; by three brothers, William “Eddie” Duncan of Carbondale, Illinois, Tony Duncan of Sikeston and Ronnie Duncan of Advance; by three grandchildren, Emily Hayes, Jantzen Cain and Robert Paul Lutes; and by two great-grandchildren, Levi Lutes and Kylie Shemwell.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, James Duncan and Danny Duncan; and by one sister, Connie Swiderski.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 from 9:00 to 11:00 A.M.
Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, December 31, 2013 at 11:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev.
Dwight Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Bobby Ray Irish, Sr., son of Harvey A. Irish and Charlotte Hartline Irish of Dexter, was born on May 5, 1967 in Poplar Bluff and passed away on December 29, 2013 at SoutheastHealth in Cape Girardeau at the age of 46.
Mr. Irish was a resident of Dexter, was a former firefighter, a former employee of Hank Graff Chevrolet, Comolus Radio Broadcasting and had worked as a home health caretaker.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by one son, Bobby Ray Irish, Jr. and his wife Jennifer of Flint, Michigan; by five sisters, Dawn Marie Link of Puxico, Tammy Lea Irish of Flushing, Michigan, Heather Marie Haley and her husband Ron of Clinton, Mississippi, Pam Pease and her husband Dwayne of Dexter, Paula Jones and her husband Danny of Dexter; by his paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Irish of Dexter; and by two grandchildren, Mackenzie Irish and Aiden Irish.
Visitation was held Monday, December 30, 2013 from 2:00 to 3:00 p.m. at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
A memorial service was then conducted at 3:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Bruce Chaney officiating.
A memorial service will also be held in Flint, Michigan.
