Lonus E. Caudle, son of the late Jiles T. Caudle and Bessie Churchill Caudle was born on October 31, 1926 in Hector, Arkansas and departed this life on August 30, 2014 at the Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 87 years.
Mr. Caudle attended the Trinity United Methodist Church in Bloomfield, was the former owner of Caudle Custom Backhoe Service, a livestock farmer, a trader of farm equipment and with his wife, Doris, was involved in rental property in the area. He proudly served his country in Japan during World War II with the United States Army.
He was united in marriage to Doris Sitton on May 24, 1947 at Piggott, Arkansas. Mrs. Caudle preceded him in death on November 23, 2003.
He is survived by one son, Jerry Caudle of Dexter: by one daughter, Marcia Metcalf and husband Earl of Dexter: by his son-in-law, Jon Daniel of Fredericktown: by three grandchildren, Aaron Daniel and Lori of Columbia, Rebecca Daniel Hampton and Bill of Springfield, Eric Metcalf and Brie of Carmel, Indiana: by seven great-grandchildren, Emma Hampton, Liam Hampton, Asher Daniel, Benjamin Daniel, Milo Metcalf, Rak Loop and Ellie Loop: by one nephew, Dennis Caudle of Dexter: by two nieces, Shirley Brown and Carol Goldsmith both of Tulsa, Oklahoma.
Besides his wife and parents he was preceded in death by one daughter, Cheryl Caudle Daniel: by one brother, J. M. Caudle and by one sister, Lorneze Greenwood.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 5:00 until 8:00 P. M., Sunday, August 31, 2014.
Funeral services will be conducted at 10:00 A. M., Monday, September 1, 2014 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Tom Horton and Dale Williams officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Trinity United Methodist Church, P. O., Box 302, Bloomfield, Missouri 63825.
Mr. Jarrell had lived in Arizona for many years and moved to Dexter in 1973. He had owned Heartland Industries, a recycling business. He was a veteran of the U. S. Navy.
On September 12, 1960, he was married to Gayle Clayton in Dexter, Missouri.
Surviving are his wife, Gayle Jarrell of Dexter; one son & daughter in law, James F., I & Lisa Jarrell, of Dexter; three grandchildren and wife, Josh & Whitney Jarrell, Ashleigh and Caitlin Armstrong; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Karen Lehmkuhl and Gerri Kamper. Other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one grandson, Andrew James Jarrell.
Friends may call on Friday, August 29, 2014, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Watkins & Sons Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the ASPCA, P O Box 96929, Washington DC, 20090-6929 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
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She had lived in Dexter all her life. She was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ.
On June 24, 1939, she was married to Otis Chistian in Charleston, Missouri. He preceded her in death on January 16, 2000.
She raised seven children; Ota & Charles Roberts of Dexter, Missouri, Truman Christian, Tim and Sue Christian, Leotis and Maynan Christian and Paul Christian, all of Dexter, Missouri, Raymond and Judy Christian of Afton, Missouri, and Jim and Lucinda Christian of Arnold, Missouri; twelve grandchildren; ten great grandchildren; several great great grandchildren; and one brother, Leroy Temples of Dexter, Missouri. Other relatives and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Iva Lee Gartrell; three brothers, Ralph, Ray, and Nelson Temples; and two daughter-in-laws, Chlora and Jean Christian.
Friends may visit on Thursday, August 28, 2014, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Friday, August 29, 2014, at 10:30 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with Bro. Clyde Jacques of Dexter officiating.
Interment with be in the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
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He was raised in Southeast Missouri and had lived Springfield, Missouri since 1988. He had worked at as a pipe fitter and attended the West Division Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri. He was a veteran of the U.S. Navy serving during the Korean Conflict and was a member of the V.F.W. and Masonic Lodge.
In July of 1956 he was married to Melba Jane Fincher in Dexter. She preceded him in death on January 15, 2007.
Surviving are four sons, Russell Hunsaker of Springfield, Gary Hunsaker of Elkville, Illinois, Tommy and Kevin Hunsaker both of Dexter; three daughters, Sharon Snodgrass of Moberly, Missouri, Sheila Armbruster and Leila Busby both of Sikeston; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-six great grandchildren; two brothers, Gene Hunsaker of Dexter, and Jerry Hunsaker of Walnut Grove, Missouri; four sisters, Virginia Sherfield of Dexter, Linda Christian of Fordland, Missouri, Glenda Fowler of Wixom, Michigan, and Pansy Gianacakos of Springfield, Missouri. Other relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by six brothers, Alvin, John David, James, Burl, Ralph and George Newton Hunsaker.
Visitation will be Monday, August 25, 2014, after 9:00 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Monday, August 25, 2014, at 10:00 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with the Rev. Steve Tippen of Bloomfield, Missouri officiating.
Interment will be in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with full military honors. 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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Hollis Callow Malone, 29, took his final flight to heaven on Aug. 20, 2014, near Parsons, Tenn.
Born Oct. 4, 1984, in Cape Girardeau, to Peter (Erika) Malone of Sikeston and Cathy (Cameron) Beggs of Benton, Hollis was a 2003 Sikeston High School graduate and attended Murray State University. He graduated the Professional Pilot Program from Regional Airline Academy in DeLand, Fla., in 2007. He was a commercial-rated single, multi-engine instrument pilot and held several types of ratings. He had a background in corporate and agriculture aviation and was proud to be a fourth generation pilot. From a long line of distinguished professional pilots, he often said, “Aviation is in my blood.” The only thing he loved more than flying was his beautiful family that he leaves behind. He also leaves behind an abundance of family and friends to cherish his memory.
On March 4, 2011, in Vero Beach, Fla., he married LeAnn Pearson, who survives of the home.
In addition to his loving wife, he is survived by: his son, Rylan Hollis Malone, and an unborn child. Other survivors include: two brothers, Travis Beggs and Ashton Beggs of Benton; six sisters and their spouses, Ashley Beggs of Benton, Megan (Billy) Van Pelt and Whitney (Derrick) Uhrhan of Chaffee, Heather (Ethan) Watkins of Cape Girardeau, Claire Malone and Chloe Sells of Sikeston; one niece, Reese Van Pelt of Chaffee; three nephews, Cullen Pearson and Ben Pearson of Sikeston and Jaxon Van Pelt of Chaffee; his grandmothers, Ann Beggs of Cape Girardeau, and Linda Elam of Little Rock, Ark.; his father- and mother-in-law, David and Diane Pearson of Sikeston; two brothers-in- law and their spouses, Blake and Colleen Pearson and Brent and Frannie Pearson of Sikeston.
He was preceded in death by his grandfather, James Malone; and grandmother, Phyllis Aduddell.
Visitation is from 11:30 a.m. until time of service at 2 p.m. Sunday at the First United Methodist Church in Sikeston. The Rev. Charles Buck will officiate.
Burial will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston. Pallbearers are: Blake Pearson, Brent Pearson, Andrew Ambrose, Doug Glenn, Forrest Martin, Jason Ray, Travis Beggs, Brandon Stewart and Donny DeLine.
Honorary pallbearers are: Cullen Pearson, Ben Pearson, Ashton Beggs, Ben Stricklin, Daniel Sexton, Josh Sexton, Zach Sexton and Stephen Nebel.
Memorial contributions in his honor may be made to: Hollis Malone Memorial Fund, Focus Bank 1150 S. Main St. Sikeston, MO 63801
