Obituaries

In Memory of Charles Harris
January 25th 2017 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Charles Harris
Charles Lee Harris, the son of the late C.P. and Louise Harris, was born on March 19, 1936 in Illmo, MO.   He graduated from Illmo-Scott City High School and earned degrees from Southeast MO State University and Murray State University.  Charles also served in the military in the Army Security Agency at Ayer, MA, as well as serving in Japan.  Mr. Harris was a teacher and involved in education for 30 years.  He enjoyed refereeing football, basketball, and baseball, working in his yard, and was a Mizzou football and Cardinal baseball fan.
 
Mr. Harris refereed football, basketball, and baseball for over 30 years.  He also enjoyed mentoring young men who were interested in becoming sports officials.  After finally hanging up his whistle and ball/strike counter, he loved keeping in touch with everyone he met in the sports arena and watching his grandsons play football and basketball.
 
Charles was a longtime member of First Baptist Church, where he served as deacon, was chairman of deacons, served on committees, and involved in numerous other service positions.
 
On December 21, 1958, Charles married Carolyn Burch of Fulton, MS.  She survives of the home.  He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather.
 
Other survivors include two children, Suzanne Harris Collier and husband Russ Collier of Dexter, and Chris Harris and wife Alisa Cook Harris of Ft. Worth, TX; one sister, Elizabeth Harris Shawan of Poplar Bluff; 2 grandchildren, Garrison Collier and Ryan Collier.  He was preceded in death by his parents and one sister, Mary Lou Hartsoe, and two brothers, Bill Harris and Bob Harris.
 
Visitation will be from 5:00-7:30 p.m. on Thursday, January 26, 2017 at First Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff.  The Funeral Service will be held on Friday, January 27 at 11:00 a.m. at the church with Dr. William Vail and Pastor Brandon Spain officiating.  Burial with full military honors will follow at the Poplar Bluff City Cemetery.
 
Donations can be made to:  First Baptist Church of Poplar Bluff “ Now and Forever” Fund, St. Judes Children’s Hospital, or a charity of your choice.

Last Updated on January 25th 2017 by Dee Loflin




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In Memory of Jesse Barnes
January 24th 2017 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Jesse Barnes

Jesse Barnes, son of the late Ervin Barnes and Ola Santhuff Barnes was born on December 29, 1938 in Redford, Missouri and departed this life on January 21, 2017 at the John J. Pershing Veterans Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 78 years.

Mr. Barnes was a Veteran of the United States Army, former employee of Amax and Ozark Lead Company, and a resident of Piedmont, Missouri.

On June 26, 1968, he was united in marriage to Gladys Goodson in Redford, Missouri.  Mrs. Barnes preceded him in death on March 10, 2010.

Survivors include four sons, Darrell Barnes (Amber) of Essex, Missouri, Gary Reed (Elizabeth) of Piedmont, Missouri, Gerald Douglas Reed of Pacific, Missouri, and Jesse Brian Barnes of Dexter; by one brother, Herman Barnes of Ellington, Missouri; by two sisters, Betty Loyd of Redford, Missouri and Bobbi Garza of Ellington, Missouri; by his girlfriend, Debbie Pressedee; also by ten grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Eugene Barnes.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 11:30 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Thursday, January 26, 2017.

Funeral services will then be conducted on Thursday at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel. 

Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with full military honors. 


Last Updated on January 24th 2017 by Dee Loflin




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In Memory of Michelle Durham
January 24th 2017 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Michelle Durham

Michelle Barbara Durham, daughter of Edward Wojdyla of McKeesport, Pennsylvania and the late Dorothy Wisniewski Amoroso was born on July 19, 1964 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania and departed this life on January 22, 2017 at the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 52.

Mrs. Durham was a Veteran of the United States Air Force.  She was retired from Elder’s Manufacturing and was a resident of Dexter. She loved being a grandmother to her five grandchildren.

On March 10, 1988, she was united in marriage to Jerry Durham in Marquette, Michigan.  Mr. Durham survives of their residence in Dexter.

Besides her husband and father, she is survived by one son, Jacob Durham of Haughton, Louisiana; by two daughters, Kayla Renee Durham of Bloomfield and Ericka Wolf of Haughton, Louisiana; by five grandchildren, Jared Wolf, Kirklan Partain, Jocelyne Partain, Levi Seyer and Jackson Durham; by two brothers, Keith Milligan of Italy, Texas and Paul Wojdyla of McKeesport, Pennsylvania and by three sisters, Kelly Wojdyla of Brooksville, Florida, Sherry Gricar of Washington, Pennsylvania and Kim Gaurus of Port Vue, Pennsylvania.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. 

Funeral services will then be conducted on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. James Malloy officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with full military honors.


Last Updated on January 24th 2017 by Dee Loflin




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In Memory of Charlene Spears
January 24th 2017 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Charlene Spears

Charlene Spears was born on May 17, 1948 in Parkin, Arkansas to the late Lee Burgess, Sr. & Dorothy Wingo Burgess. She departed this life on Saturday, January 21, 2017 at her residence in New Madrid, Missouri at the age of 68 years 8 months and 4 days.

Charlene Spears did in home health care for VNA. She was united in marriage to Jimmy Spears on July 4, 2002 in Campbell, Missouri. He survives of the home in New Madrid.

Her other survivors include three sons, Scott Perkins & wife, Lisa of Campbell, Jeff Perkins & wife, Stephanie of Malden and Kevin Perkins of Clarkton and two daughters, Elizabeth Spears & husband, Justin of White Oak and Brooke Spears of Gideon. Also eight grandchildren and four sisters along with several nieces and nephews.
 
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother: Lee Burgess, Jr.

Landess Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.


Last Updated on January 24th 2017 by Dee Loflin




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In Memory of Tyler Dye
January 23rd 2017 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Tyler Dye

Tyler Carl Dye was born on September 19, 1991 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to Randy Carl Dye & Tammy Ranae Bender Dye. He departed this life on Sunday, January 22, 2017 at his residence at the age of 25 years 4 months and 3 days.

Tyler Carl Dye was of the Baptist Faith.

His survivors include: Parents: Randy & Tammy Dye of Doniphan, Missouri. Grandfather: Ron Dye of Malden. Grandmother: Louise Dye & husband, Ricky of Kennett. Sister: Tiffany Vanwinkle of Doniphan, Missouri and Nephew: Lucas Vanwinkle of Doniphan, Missouri.
 
He was preceded in death by his Grandmother: Shirley Dye and Grandfather: Fenton Bender.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, January 25, 2017 at the Landess Funeral Chapel from 1-2 P.M.

Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. with Pastor Larry Earl officiating.

Interment will be in the Bernie Cemetery, Bernie Missouri.



Last Updated on January 23rd 2017 by Dee Loflin




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