Larry Allen Stanfield, son of Larry B. Stanfield and the late Lois W. Barber Stanfield, was born in Dexter, Missouri on March 20, 1961 and departed this life at his residence in Bernie, Missouri on November 28, 2015 at the age of 54.
 
Mr. Stanfield had a Master’s Degree in Psychology from Southeast Missouri University, had a Faithful Companion, a little dog Named “Girl”,  was a member of First Baptist Church of Bernie.
 
Survivors include his father, Larry B. Stanfield of Bernie, Missouri; also by other relatives and friends.
 
He was preceded in death other than by his mother, by one brother, James Ronnie Stanfield.
 
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Monday, November 30, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. 

Funeral services will be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Tuesday Morning, December 1, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Steve Fitzpatrick officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery. 

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Bertie L. Morgan, the daughter of the late Joseph Samuel & Mary LaVena Watson Nash, was born in Bunker, Missouri on December 20, 1926, and passed away at her home in Dudley, Missouri on November 27, 2015 at the age of 88 years, 11 months and 7 days.

Mrs. Morgan had lived in House Springs and Imperial, Missouri before moving to Dexter in 1987. She moved to Dudley, Missouri fifteen years ago.

She was a member of the Full Gospel Church and had worked at H & R Electronic in House Springs, Missouri.

On September 1, 1973, she was married to Donald R. Morgan, Sr. in House Springs, Missouri. He preceded her in death on November 23, 2015.

Surviving are two daughters, Jacqueline Ash of Dexter, Missouri, Janet & Harold Frederick of House Springs, Missouri; two sons, Larry Gray of St. Clair, Missouri, Timothy & Norma Gray of Cuba, Missouri; 17 grandchildren; 35 great grandchildren; and 4 great great grandchildren; one brother, Sam Nash of Peoria, Illinois; two sisters, Merlene Emory of Salem, Missouri, Jean Griffith of Steelville, Missouri and four step-children. Other relatives and friends also survive.

She was preceded in death by seven brothers and sisters.

Friends may call on Monday, November 30, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, December 1, 2015, at 12:00 pm at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with the Rev. Lynn Ash of Dexter officiating.

Interment will be in the Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.

Wilbur L. Thornton was ushered with prayer to his forever home Friday, November 27, 2015 by family and friends who surrounded him at his home of 18 years in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

A Malden, Missouri native, Wilbur lived a life of service. While residing and raising a family in Malden, he contributed in numerous ways to that community, serving on the Malden School Board for 16 years, the Civil Air Patrol, Volunteer Fire Department, Auxiliary Police, and as an EMT for Dunklin County.

He was also an avid weather watcher, basketball referee, and church deacon. His 50+ years with the United States Postal Service began in Malden as a 19 year old mail carrier. He was Postmaster there until transferring to Poplar Bluff in the 1990’s.

Wilbur left just as big of an impression in Poplar Bluff. He served as Postmaster there until being promoted to Manager of Postal Operations for the Southeast Missouri Region, overseeing 180 post offices. But his name may be most recognized as “The Voice of the Raiders” for his 24 years of broadcasting Three Rivers Raiders basketball games. He also served a six year term on the Three Rivers College Board of Trustees. In every professional role he played, he carried his reputation for being a positive encourager.

Wilbur’s strongest desire, though, was to live a life that glorified God. In his professional life, civic involvements, or in the unique way he sang from his heart and visited people in the hospital, his love for the Lord shone. He was a huge supporter of international mission projects through General Baptist Ministries, seeing himself as a giver, sender, and supporter.

Most assuredly, Wilbur leaves a legacy of love for his family. He is survived by his wife and best friend of 18 years, Patti Thornton; a son, Doug Thornton (Debbie); a daughter, Julie Rice(Dennis); grandchildren, Leah Walker (Dusty), Will Thornton (Karen), and Kayla VonRuden (Zac); great-grand daughter, Ruby Grace Thornton; step sons Christopher Clinton and Joshua Clinton; and brother, Bill Thornton; a sister, Wanna VanCleve; and a great-niece very close to him, Cassie VanCleve Pinkerton.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Lilly McKenzie Thornton, his father, Wade Houston Thornton, and a brother, Wade Thornton.

Visitation will be held at Fellowship General Baptist Church from 5-7 P.M. Sunday, November 29.

All are welcome to join the family for a Celebration of Wilbur’s Life at the same location at 1:00 P.M. Monday, November 30 with Rev. Byron Beck officiating. Interment will follow at Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden.

In lieu of flowers, gifts may be made to the Wilbur Thornton Memorial Fund at Ozark Federal Credit Union or General Baptist Women’s Ministries; both mission outreach funds.

Candis E. “Candy” Heck, daughter of C. J. and Helen Kinsey McCain, was born in Rockford, Illinois on February 2, 1952, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on November 24, 2015, at the age of 63 years, 9 months and 22 days.

She had lived in Indiana & Colorado before moving to Bloomfield in 1992. She was a graduate of Bob Jones University in Greenville, South Carolina, and had taught at Christian schools in Indiana and Colorado. She attended Emmanuel Baptist Church in Dexter. She was an avid reader and enjoyed being outdoors.

Surviving are her parents, C. J. & Helen McCain of Bloomfield; one son and wife, William John & Marion Heck of Manhattan, Kansas; one daughter & husband, Megan & Brandon Byers of Eagle River, Alaska; one brother & wife, John Robert & Cinda McCain of Bloomfield; three grandchildren, Candis J., Joslyn & Branson Byers all of Eagle River, Alaska. Other relatives and friends also survive.

Friends may visit on Saturday, November 28, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Missouri.

Funeral services will be on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at 2:00 p.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Pastor John McCain of Bloomfield, Missouri officiating and Rev. Shane Mallard of Dexter assisting.

Interment will follow at the Oak Ridge Cemetery near Bloomfield with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield, Missouri in charge of arrangements.

Helen Backfisch, daughter of the late Fred Hoopingarner and Zena Lucas Hoopingarner, was born on December 29, 1919 in Dexter and departed this life on November 24, 2015 at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter at the age of 95.

Mrs. Backfisch was a member of the Faith Luthern Church in Dexter.  She had worked at Elders Manufacturing in Dexter and was a resident of Dexter.

On February 8, 1946, she was united in marriage to Louis William Backfisch in Essex, Missouri.  Mr. Backfisch preceded her in death on December 24, 2005.

She is survived by one sister-in-law, Doris Hoopingarner of Dexter and by many nieces and nephews.

In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Marion Hoopingarner, Melvin Hoopingarner, Marlin Hoopingarner, Martin Hoopingarner and Marvin Hoopingarner; and by one sister, Irene Jackson.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, November 27, 2015 from 6:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 

Funeral services will be conducted at the Faith Lutheran Church in Dexter on Saturday, November 28, 2015 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Justin Sponaugle officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Chalk Bluff Cemetery in Dexter.