Jane Carolyn Cathey, daughter of the late Floyd James Hoffman and Mattie Irene Grim Hoffman, was born on February 14, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and lost her battle with cancer at her residence in Dexter on June 9, 2014 at the age of 67.
Mrs. Cathey was a member of the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, in Dexter and had worked as an elementary school teacher.
On September 13, 1974, she was united in marriage to Claud B. Cathey in Arkansas. Mr. Cathey preceded her in death on May 5, 1997.
She is survived by three daughters, Pamela L. (Dwayne) Pease of Dexter, Paula (Danny) Hindman-Jones of Dexter and Patricia A. (Jason) Jines of Dexter; by one sister, Judith A. Cochran of Doniphan; and by nine grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one sister, Susan Irene Watkins.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Mike Williams officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Beulah Fay Brown, daughter of the late Eugene Lane and Ida Mae Cole Lane, was born on June 4, 1925 in Vinson, Missouri and departed this life on June 7, 2014 at Mark Twain Caring Center in Poplar Bluff at the age of 89.
Beulah was a resident of Poplar Bluff, a homemaker and enjoyed cooking and dancing. She was a member of the Eagles Ladies Auxiliary and helped out at Fay’s Place, LLC with beads and jewelry. She helped arrange day bus trips to Tunica, Mississippi for 18 years and bowled for several years.
On May 3, 1944, she was united in marriage to F. Orval Brown at Piggott, Arkansas. They recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary.
In addition to her husband, F. Orval Brown, 92, of Poplar Bluff, she is survived by one daughter, Fay Brown of Poplar Bluff; by one son and daughter-in-law, Charles and Katie Brown of San Clemente, California; and by one brother, Delmar Lane of Dexter.
All other brothers and sisters have preceded her in death.
Cremation will be at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. No services will be held.
Her journey in this life is now complete. Please hold Beulah in your thoughts and prayers.
Online condolences may be sent to beulah11@yahoo.com or written in the guestbook on the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home website at www.mathisfuneralhomes.com.
Jack C. Bess, son of the late W. L. Bess and Dora Napier Bess, was born on May 16, 1921 on a farm near Bloomfield, Missouri and departed this life on June 8, 2014 at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 93.
He was united in marriage to Pauline Gunter on May 30, 1942. Mrs. Bess survives at the home.
He was an organizer and President of Puxico State Bank, serving twenty years. He was founder and owner of Bess Grain & Fertilizer Company, also owning farming interests in Stoddard County. He served his country honorably in the United States Army Infantry, retiring as a staff sergeant with the 30th Infantry Division. He served in the European Theatre receiving three battle stars.
He was a member of the VFW and American Legion, also a fifty-year member of the Masonic Lodge and a member of the Egypt Temple Shriners in Tampa, Florida. At the time of his death, Jack was a member of Lynwood Baptist Church in Cape Girardeau.
He is survived by his wife, Pauline Bess; by four grandchildren, Todd Bess of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Bami Parsons of Clearwater, Florida, Cindy and Randy Martin of Puxico, Missouri and Ashley Bess of St. Louis, Missouri; and by two great-grandchildren, Jarrett Martin of Puxico, Missouri and Jacie Parsons of Clearwater, Florida.
He was preceded in death by his son, Warren (Jerry) Bess, his parents, five brothers and six sisters.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, June 13, 2014 from 2:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Friday, June 13, 2014 at 3:00 P.M. with Rev. Kevin Coffey officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests that memorials be made to the Southeast Missouri Foundation, 1 University Plaza, MS 7300, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701. Please include: The Jack and Pauline Bess Scholarship in the memo line of check.
She had lived in Dexter & Bloomfield most of her life. She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Bloomfield, Missouri.
On April 5, 1985, she was married to Stephen L. Cantrell in Dexter, Missouri.
Surviving are her husband, Stephen Cantrell of Bloomfield; two sons, Stephen Garrett Cantrell and Matthew Kevin Henson both of Bloomfield; two daughters and spouse, Emilee Rose & Dustin Walker of Dexter, Dawn Marie Henson of Bloomfield; five grandchildren; her mother, Bonnie Musgrave of Dexter; four sisters and spouses, DeAnna & Dale Rogers, Barbara & Mike Karmas, Rose Marie & Alan Jackson all of Dexter, and Dana Hux of Essex. Other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may visit on Tuesday, June 10, 2014, after 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, June 10, 2014, at 1:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with Rev. Alice Fowler of Bloomfield and Bro. Dale Rogers of Dexter officiating.
Interment with be in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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Oscar Lee Dement, son of the late Monroe Dement and Marie Bradshaw Dement, was born on September 29, 1925 and passed away on June 6, 2014 at SoutheastHEALTH in Cape Girardeau at the age of 88.
Mr. Dement had worked as a telegrapher for Frisco Railroad, was a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II and was a resident of Dexter.
On December 13, 1952, he was united in marriage to Georgia Lavoria Deroush. Mrs. Dement survives at the home.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by five sons, David (Jane) Dement of Bartlett, Tennessee, Mike (Chris) Dement of Overland Park, Kansas, Tom Dement of Dexter, Bob Dement (Leona) of Dexter and James (Daya) Dement of Bloomfield; and by ten grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Bill Dement and Dugan Dement; and by one sister, Evelyn Harvey.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, June 8, 2014 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Monday, June 9, 2014 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Tim Russell officiating. Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
