Della Mae Patterson Appleton Graham, daughter of the late Victor Harris and Alma Marie Bess Patterson, was born in Greenbrier, Missouri on July 18, 1943, and passed away at her home in Morehouse, Mo. on January 30, 2016, at the age of 72 years, 6 months and 12 days.
Della had lived the last forty years in Morehouse. She had worked as a Janitor at Rowe Furniture in Morehouse and was a member of the Clines Island General Baptist Church.
On August 3, 1985 She married Dale Graham in Morehouse, Missouri.
Surviving are her husband, Dale Graham of Morehouse, Mo; two sons, Jerry Appleton of Sikeston Mo and Larry Appleton of Morehouse, Mo; seven grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; two brothers, Ronnie Patterson of Dexter, Cletus Patterson of Essex, Mo.; and one sister, Joyce Agee of Peoria, Il. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son, Ronald Appleton; four brothers, Junior Patterson, James Patterson, Homer Patterson and Weldon Bess; two great grandsons, Caleb Burton and Zane Allen.
Friends may visit from 5:00 to 8:00 pm on Monday, February 1, 2016, at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2016, at 10:00 am at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri with Rev. Ronnie Leadbetter and Rev. Jimmy Vent officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri. Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri in charge of all arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com.
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Bill Lee, son of the late Albert Harty Lee and Mary Etta Stallings Lee was born on August 24, 1930 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on January 28, 2016 at Southeast Health Center of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 85.
Mr. Lee accepted the Lord and was baptized in October of 1993. Because of poor health, he was not able to attend but supported Sadler Chapel Church near Dexter. He had worked as an Inspector for McDonnell Aircraft (Boeing) in St. Louis, Missouri and retired in 1995. In 1998, he moved from Maryland Heights to Dexter. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp serving in the Korean War from 1951 to 1954.
He enjoyed watching the birds, squirrels and deer in his backyard and fed the birds every day. He also enjoyed bowling, playing cards and a good cup of coffee. Baseball was his game, and the St. Louis Cardinals was his favorite team.
On June 13, 1953, he was united in marriage to Josephine L. Hill in Yuma, Arizona. Mrs. Lee preceded him in death on September 2, 2012.
He is survived by one daughter, Mickey Tuley and husband C. E. of Dexter, Missouri; by one granddaughter, Jennifer Rowland of St. Louis, Missouri; by one brother, Earl Lee of Pulaski, Tennessee; and by three sisers, Connie Ivester of Mulberry, Tennessee, Mary Patterson of Jefferson City, Tennessee and Wilma Nydem of Dandridge, Tennessee.
In addition to his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, JoAnna Lee Tuley; and by six brothers, Albert Lee, Tom Lee, Jim Lee, Pete Lee, Robert Lee and Jerry Lee in infancy.
Friends were able to call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, January 30, 2016 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Funeral services were conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Saturday, January 30, 2016 at 3:00 P.M. with Rev. Jim Hook officiating.
Interment followed in the Sadler Chapel Cemetery
Anna Marie Martin, daughter of the late Henry Baker and Icie Touchstone Baker, was born on October 31, 1921 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on January 28, 2016 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Peters, Missouri at the age of 94.
Mrs. Martin was a member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Dexter, Missouri. She was a homemaker and a resident of St. Peters, Missouri, formerly of Dexter.
On August 22, 1940, she was united in marriage to Lee A. (Dick) Martin in Kennett, Missouri. Mr.Martin preceded her in death on October 27, 2005.
She is survived by two daughters, Patricia Schott and husband Glenn of Belleville, Illinois and Brenda Ward and husband Jerry of St. Peters, Missouri; by one sister, Melba Snider of Livonia, Michigan; by three grandchildren, Amy Martin and husband Heath, Stephen Schott and wife Elizabeth and Kevin Schott and wife Jennifer; and by seven great-grandchildren, Jordan Schott, Alex Schott, Collin Schott, Madison Schott, Will Schott, Sarah Schott and Katherine Schott.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Joe Baker, Oren Baker and Dick Baker; and by two sisters, Margriete Laudzers and Marion Deardorff.
A graveside service will be conducted at Dexter Cemetery on Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Mike Williams officiating.
Arrangements are under the direction of Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
Lonnie Dail White was born on July 14, 1953 and departed this life on January 26, 2016 at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter at the age of 62.
From 1964 to 1986, Mr. White lived in mental health facilities in Marshall, Fulton and Nevada, Missouri. He became a resident of the Stoddard County Association for Retarded Citizens Group Home in Dexter. The staff and residents of the group home and Stoddard County ARC Day Activity Center were his family. His best friend was Wilson Crutcher who always referred to him as his little buddy.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 from 10:30 A.M. to 11:00 A.M.
Funeral services will be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, February 3, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Brad Moore officiating.
Funeral services are being provided by the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
Sylvia La'Reese Herrion-Borden, daughter of Edna Wynn-Sims and Sylvester Herrion, was born in Dexter, Missouri on June 16, 1971, and passed away at the Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau on January 22, 2016, at the age of 44 years, 7 months and 6 days.
Mrs. Borden had lived most of her life in Sikeston. She had worked as a C.N.A. at Golden Living Center in Sikeston and attended New Direction Outreach Ministry in Sikeston.
On July 20, 2002, she married Michael Borden in Sikeston, Missouri.
Surviving are her husband, Michael Borden of Sikeston; two daughters, Aundrea Nicole Thompson and Chasman Herrion both of Sikeston; one son, Gregory Paul Herrion of Sikeston; three grandchildren, Kamiyah Herrion, Mekhi Bryant and Greyson Herrion; two brothers & spouse, Samuel Sims, Jr, of Homestown, Missouri, Jay & Camella Sims of Arizona; seven sisters & husbands, Priscilla Herrion and Kenyunta Herrion both of Sikeston, Yavonda & Samuel Pulley of Malden, Elizabeth Herrion of Springfield, Pat & Soloman Robinson of Yazoo City, Mississippi, Samantha & Kevin Mitchell of St. Louis, Lela Sims of Hayti; two special friends, Gloria Moore and Josh Kelton. Other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may call from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at the New Direction Out Reach Ministries, 123 N Ingram, Sikeston.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at the New Direction Out Reach Ministries in Sikeston, Missouri with Dr. Lamonte Calvin of Sikeston, Missouri officiating.
Interment will follow in the Sunset of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston, Missouri. Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri in charge of all arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com.
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