Obituaries

Reuben Owens
February 06th 2014 by Dee Loflin
Reuben Owens

Reuben Owens, son of the late Orlie Owens and Esley Belle Stephens Owens was born in New Madrid County, Missouri on June 27, 1936 and departed this life in Golden Living Center in Malden, Missouri on February 3, 2014 at the age of 77.

Mr. Owens was a Self Employed Truck Driver, was a resident of Bernie and was affiliated with Bernie Church of Christ.

He was united in marriage to Reba Ann Henson in Tunica, Mississippi on April 23, 1955.  Mrs. Owens remains at their home in Bernie.

Other survivors include two sons, Buford Dwight Owens of Fruitland, Missouri and Michael Douglas Owens of Elkhorn, Nebraska; by one daughter, Melanie Ann Ayers of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by six grandchildren, Natalie Burnside, Scarlett Dawson, Krystal Hobgood, Waylon Owens, Jessica Cabaniss and Paul Owens; by nine great-grandchildren,  Emma Dawson, Aidan Burnside, Preston Burnside, Kierstyn Burnside, Dalton Hobgood, Cane Hobgood, Bella Owens, MaKenzie Cabaniss and Lillie Cabaniss;  by two brothers, Bill Owens and Jerry Owens both of Bernie, Missouri; by two sisters, Amy Green of Campbell, Missouri and Theetta Cokley of Bernie, Missouri; by one sister in law, Ruby Karnes of Clinton, Mississippi; also by other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death other than by parents by one son,  Reuben Dewayne Owens; by one brother, Buford Owens, by one sister, Patricia Johnson.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Thursday, February 6, 2014 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  

Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday, February 7, 2014 starting at 11:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie, Missouri with Josh Ketchum officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.

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Last Updated on February 06th 2014 by Dee Loflin




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Halen S. Smith
February 05th 2014 by Dee Loflin
Halen S. Smith
Halen S. Smith, son of the late John Tyler and Anna Mayberry Smith, was born in Leora, Missouri on November 3, 1918, and passed away at the Puxico Nursing Center in Puxico, Missouri on February 3, 2014, at the age of 95 years and 3 months.

He had lived in the Puxico area all of his life. He had worked in maintenance for the Missouri Dept. of Transportation. He was a member of First United Methodist Church in Puxico, the Puxico V.F.W. Post 7288 and was a veteran of the U. S. Army.

On September 14, 1941, he was married to Rilla Lee Hicks in Bloomfield. She preceded him in death on July 13, 2010.

Surviving are two sons and wives, Sanford & Delitha Smith of Puxico, Roger & Brenda Smith of Cape Girardeau; one daughter and husband, Marilyn & Sonny Newsom of Puxico; five grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; four great great grandchildren; and one brother, John C. Smith of Garden City, Michigan. Other family and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by four brothers and two sisters.

Visitation will be held on Thursday February 6, 2014, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held on Friday February 7, 2014, at 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins and Sons Chapel in Puxico, Missouri with Rev. Dennis Doublin and Travis Reems both of Puxico, Missouri officiating.

Interment will follow in the Puxico Cemetery in Puxico, 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
info@watkinsfuneralhome.com or phone 573 624 3548

Last Updated on February 05th 2014 by Dee Loflin




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Paula Jean Simms Beck
February 03rd 2014 by Dee Loflin
Paula Jean Simms Beck

Paula Jean Simms Beck, daughter of the late Gary Simms Jr. and Joyce Marie Gaskins Simms was born in Caruthersville, Missouri on February 23, 1963 and departed this life in Crowley Ridge Nursing Center in Dexter, Missouri on February 2, 2014 at the age of 50.

Mrs. Simms was a former MedTech and was a homemaker.

She was united in marriage to Timothy Beck in 1994.  He survives his wife.

Other survivors include two sons, Nathan Ellis of Bernie, Missouri and Joshua Ellis of Broseley, Missouri; by one daughter, Brandi Ellis of Dexter, Missouri; by two sisters, Sandy Brashear of Sikeston, Missouri and Shelly Caldwell of Bernie, Missouri; by three grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death other than by her parents, by one sister, Penny Blackshear.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Tuesday, February 4, 2014 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.  

Funeral services will then be conducted at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Pastor Ivan Mekan officiating.

Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery. 

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


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Last Updated on February 03rd 2014 by Dee Loflin




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Wilma McGuire
January 30th 2014 by Dee Loflin
Wilma McGuire
Wilma "Pinkie" A. McGuire, daughter of the late Parvin, Sr. and Cozette Hester Williamson, was born in Essex, Missouri on October 21, 1949, and passed away at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri on January 27, 2014, at the age of 64 years, 3 months and 6 days.

She had lived in Essex, Missouri all her life. She had worked for Elders Manufacturing for 29 years and had served as President of the Union for many years. She also worked at the Essex One Stop until she retired.
Surviving are one daughter, Kelly Smith of Dexter, Missouri; one son, Jonathan McGuire of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; four grandchildren and spouse, Sha & Mickala Waller of Essex, Bradley Pope of Puxico, Matthew McGuire of Essex, Ryland McGuire of Delta; two great grandchildren, Brody Lee and Gunner Ray Waller both of Essex; one brother and wife, Parvin, Jr. and Carolyn Williamson of Dexter, Missouri. Other relatives and friends also survive.

She was preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Joe and Tim Williamson.

Friends may visit on Friday, January 31, 2014, after 10:00 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held Friday, January 31, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri with the Rev. James Malloy of Essex, Missouri officiating.

Interment with be in the Triplett Cemetery near Dexter, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
Watkins
& Sons Funeral Service
info@watkinsfuneralhome.com or phone 573 624 3548

Last Updated on January 30th 2014 by Dee Loflin




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David S. Wheeler
January 30th 2014 by Dee Loflin
David S. Wheeler

David S. Wheeler, son of the late Sherman Edward Wheeler and Reva Jones Wheeler was born on July 10, 1931 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life at his residence in Dexter, Missouri on January 27, 2014 at the age of 82 years.

Mr. Wheeler was the owner and operator of Wheeler Refrigeration, Veteran of the United States Army serving in the Korean War, 50 year member of the Belleview, Illinois Elks Lodge, and a recent member of the Dexter Elks Lodge.

On July 22, 1950 he was united in marriage to Mildred Medler in Piggott, Arkansas.  Mrs. Wheeler survives of the home in Dexter.

Besides his wife, survivors include two sons, Mark Douglas Wheeler of Dexter and Scott Vincent Wheeler of Magnolia, Texas; by four grandchildren, Amy Long of Santa Barbara, California, Michael Chase Wheeler of Muldrow, Oklahoma, Nick Wheeler of College Station, Texas, and Misha Cheema of Tucson, Arizona; also by six great-grandchildren.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, David Michael Wheeler; by two brothers, Dale Wheeler and Everett Wheeler.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 11:00 until 12:00 noon Saturday February 1, 2014.

Funeral services will then be conducted on Saturday February 1, 2014 at 12:00 noon in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter with Rev. Kenneth Biggs officiating.

Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery with full Military Services.


Last Updated on January 30th 2014 by Dee Loflin




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