Bonnie lived in Essex the past 24 years. She had worked as a cook at Polly's Drive In and The Pig along with many other jobs. She had attended the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Dexter for many years.
Surviving are one son, Sylvester Stewart of St. Louis, Missouri; three daughters and son in law, Sheila & Derek Dodson of Essex, Missouri, Sylvia Stewart and Janet Marler both of Dexter, Missouri; six grandchildren, Shawn Midgett, Robert Metz both of Dexter, Angela Johnson of Bernie, Sylvesster, Samantha and Larry Stewart all of St. Louis; eleven great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two brothers, Rick Gaines and Leon Gaines both of Dexter, Missouri; two sisters, Betty Moore and Peggy Evans both of Dexter, Missouri. Many other relatives and friends also survive.
She was preceded in death by two children, Barbara Jean and Gilbert Brewer, two grandchildren, Cynthia Weaver and Melissa Stewart, two brothers, Billy and Junior Gaines, and one sister, Wanda Lee McRoy.
Friends may call on Thursday, January 15, 2015, after 2:00 pm at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter.
Services will be held on Thursday, January 15, 2015, at 3:00 pm at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with the Rev. James Malloy of Essex officiating with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
Niki worked as a Registered Nurse.
On December 10, 2001, she was united in marriage to James Cabral in Dexter, Missouri. James survives at the home.
In addition to her husband and parents, she is survived by two children, Hailey Nicole Cabral and Garrison James Cabral of Dexter; by two brothers, Bradley Michael Long and Ronald Dean Long; and by one sister, Melissa Marie Stewart.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, January 15, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. to 6:00 P.M.
A memorial service will follow in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel at 6:00 P.M.
Verl Leonard McNece was born on December 8, 1937 in Powe, Missouri to the late Carl and Wilma (Perry) McNece. He departed this life on January 9, 2015 at Greenville Regional Hospital in Greenville, Illinois at the age of 77.
Verl McNece served in the Army and was a member of the Teamsters Local 600 where he drove for Yellow Freight.
He was united in marriage to Eva Edwards on January 19, 1957 in Bernie, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife, Eva P. (Edwards) McNece of Pocahontas, Illinois; by two sons, Terry McNece and special friend Mary Hemker of Greenville, Illinois and Howard and Johnnie (Logan) McNece of Pocahontas, Illinois; by four daughters, Kathy (McNece) and Joseph Myers of Tuscola, Illinois, Janie (McNece) Duckwitz-Patchen and special friend, Gary Reed of Effingham, Illinois, Phyllis (McNece) and Kenny Kruengel of Altamont, Illinois and Shela (McNece) and Steve Yagow of Altamont, Illinois; by one brother, Keith McNece of Alton, Illinois; and by one sister, Helen Wright of Springfield, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his son, Carl Anthony McNece; by one grandson, Kurt Holste; and by three brothers and four sisters.
Visitation will be January 14, 2015 at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri from 12:00 Noon to 2:00 P.M. with funeral services being conducted at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel.
Burial will follow at Bethany Cemetery.
Genevieve Arnold, daughter of the late Love Henderson and Carrie Batchelor Henderson was born on March 31, 1931 in Lincoln, Nebraska and departed this life on January 10, 2015 at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter at the age of 83.
Mrs. Arnold was a member of the Trinity United Methodist church in Bloomfield. She was a fixture in the Dexter Healthcare field working for Dr. Poe, Dr. Jibben and Dr. Kandalaft as their nurse. She was a resident of Dexter.
On November 26, 1948 she was united in marriage to J.C. Arnold in Piggott, Arkansas. Mr. Arnold survives of their home in Dexter.
Besides her husband she is survived by one son and daughter in law, Jim and JoAnna Arnold of Dexter; by one daughter and son in law, Cathy and William Chasteen of Bloomfield; by four grandchildren, Travis Wayne Qualls, James Paul Arnold, Michael Chasteen and Heather White, and by ten great-grandchildren.
Besides her parents she was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Jamie Arnold; by one brother, John Henderson, and by two sisters, Von Emma Clampitt and Lucille Davis.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Alice Fowler officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri Sate Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that all memorials be made to the Stars and Stripes Museum, c/o 17377 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, Missouri 63825 OR the Trinity United Methodist Church Clothes Closet, P. O. Box 302, Bloomfield, Missouri 63825.
Charles E. Locke, age 82 years, went to meet his Savior at his home in Poplar Bluff, MO, on Friday, January 9, 2015, at 3:17PM
He was the son of the late Jesse F. Locke and Arminta Locke of Dexter and was born May 5, 1932, in Malden, MO.
On February 15, 1953, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Long Locke at Gray Ridge and she survives of the home in Poplar Bluff.
Charles was a member of First Baptist, Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was a deacon, served as chairman for two years, a member and teacher of the Angler’s Sunday School Class for thirty years, member of the Sanctuary Choir for thirty-five years, president of the choir for six years. He enjoyed drama and narrations and he played several major parts in the Passion play and Christmas Musicals at First Baptist.
Charles played professional baseball as a pitcher for the St. Louis Browns and Baltimore Orioles for nine years. He won 100 games in the minors. His best season was in 1955, when he won 19, lost 12 with the San Antonio Missions and finished the remainder of the season with the Baltimore Orioles. He was an avid golfer and member of the Westwood Hills Country Club. Also an avid coach of Little League Baseball, Grade School Track and Basketball Coach at O’Neal School. He also coached the American Legion Baseball Team to a State Championship in 1967. He was the first president of the Three Rivers Booster Club.
He worked for Shelter Insurance Company as an adjustor for 37 years. He received the Outstanding Claims Representative Award for the year 1981.
Survivors include his wife Evelyn of the home, son Blake Locke of Houston, TX, daughter Beth Foust and husband Paul of St. Charles, MO. Granddaughters Allie Locke and Amy Locke Loynes and husband Patrick of Houston, TX, and Caroline Foust and Rebecca Foust of St. Charles, MO. and his namesake great-grandson Charles Patrick Loynes of Houston, TX. Also sister-in-law Linda Collier and brother-in-law Jim Long and wife Joyce of Dexter and six nieces and seven nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son Brad Locke, one brother Gene Locke, and two sisters Jessie Lee Bilderback and Jane Gaebler.
Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday January 13, 2015 at the First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff with funeral service on Tuesday January 13, 2015 at 1:00 P.M. with Dr. William Vail officiating.
Burial will follow at the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, MO.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Dexter, MO.
