Kenneth Dale Dixon, son of the late Clyde Curtis Dixon and Ella Mae (McKee) Dixon was born on October 19, 1939 in Dexter, Missouri and entered eternal life with our God and Jesus Christ on September 28, 2017.  He passed at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau at the age of 77.

Mr. Dixon devoted his life to serving God, loving his family, helping others, and giving a smile and happiness to everyone he knew.  He was a devoted member of the Cape County Cowboy Church in Oak Ridge, Missouri, and gave of himself to build the church, both physically and spiritually.  Mr. Dixon was a master craftsman, woodworker, and homebuilder, who willingly shared his art, skills, and time as gifts to anyone in need.  He was retired from AT&T, where he worked in communications installation and repair, and he served our country as a veteran of the United States Army.

He was united in marriage, love, and faith to Betty Evans, formerly of Bloomfield, Missouri, in West Plains, Missouri, on December 26, 1959.  Mrs. Dixon survives him of their residence.  He is survived by two loving children, who regarded their father as their hero, protector, and a constant source of strength:  Kendra and her husband Tim Ward of Dexter, and Kevin and his wife Laurie (Dockins) Dixon of Chesterfield, Missouri.  His family celebrates his beautiful life, giving heart, gentle nature, and a lifetime of wonderful memories.

He had five grandchildren, who adored him and were embraced by his love:  Brittany (Ward) Mathis, Justin Ward, Evan Ward, Sydney Dixon, and Olivia Dixon.  In addition to his grandchildren, he enjoyed giving joy and hugs to his three great-grandchildren:  Harper Mathis, Blake Mathis and Gabriel Ward.

Mr. Dixon is survived by two wonderful brothers, Robert (Kay) Dixon of Springfield, Missouri and Clyde (Melinda) Dixon of Dexter.  Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Darrell Dixon.  He was a loving son-in-law to the late Louis and Geneva (Davis) Evans of Bloomfield, Missouri, and caring brother-in-law to Robert Evans of Pasadena, California, and Barbara Evans of Bloomfield.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, October 1, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.

A Celebration of Life service will be conducted on Monday, October 2, 2017 at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis  Funeral Chapel with Rev. Jim Matthews officiating.

Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

The family requests memorials be made to the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, 2536 Boutin Drive, Cape Girardeau, Missouri 63701, and the Cape County Cowboy Church, 220 Orchid Lane, Oak Ridge, Missouri 63769.

Don Wesley Ables, son of the late Cline Ables and Nota Dover Ables was born on September 19, 1944 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on September 24, 2017 at his residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 73.

Mr. Ables was a Veteran of the United States Army, former employee with News America Marketing and Sales, and member of the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Dexter.  For 19 years he also helped and organized American Legion Boys State. 

On December 19, 1980, he was united in marriage to Kay McPheeters in Jackson, Missouri. Mrs. Ables survives of the home in Dexter, Missouri.

Survivors include his wife, Kay; by two sons, Wes Ables and wife Colleen of Nashville, Tennessee and Vance Woodham and wife Laura of Fenton, Missouri; by one daughter, Melissa Ables Jacob and husband Dave of Shelton, Connecticut;  by three sisters, Marilyn Boyce and husband Bill of Sikeston, Missouri, Jo Cavanaugh of Grand Blanc, Michigan, and Gretta Walton of East Jordan, Michigan; by three brother-in-law’s, Joe Mosley and wife Ann of Malden, Missouri, Steve Mcpheeters, wife Patti of Sikeston, Missouri and Bill Boyce and wife Marilyn of Sikeston, Missouri; by six grandchildren, Dan Woodham, Blake Woodham, Drew Woodham, Nate Jacob, Katie Jacob of Shelton, CT, Amanda Jacob Erickson and husband Ryan of Kingston Springs, TN; by many nieces and nephews and by one special nephew, Charlie Boyce, also by Bill Anderson and family.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 12:00 until 2:30 P.M. Wednesday September 27, 2017.  

Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday at 3:00 P.M.  in the Committal Shelter at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Rev. Mike Williams officiating. 

Family request that memorials be made to 18 Fore Life, c/o Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri 63841

Cyrus Wayne Sides, son of the late Cyrus Emmons Sides and Lina Warren Sides, was born in Hayti, Missouri on February 2, 1931 and departed this life at his Son’s residence in Festus, Missouri on September 20, 2017 at the age of 86.

Mr. Sides was a Veteran of the United States Navy.   He was a farmer, a member of Bernie Methodist Church and a resident of Bernie.

He was united in marriage to Reba Boyle in Bernie, Missouri on April 6, 1951.  Mrs. Sides preceded her husband in death on July 25, 2015.

Survivors include two sons, Gary Wayne Sides & wife Terrie, Kevin Joseph Sides & wife Tammy, all of Festus, Missouri; by one brother, Bob Sides & wife Susan of Bernie, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Laura Cooper & husband Matt, Ryan Sides & wife Jennifer, Austin Sides, Matthew Sides & wife Kaitlin, Michael Sides & friend Kitty; by three Great-Grandchildren, Bennett Cooper, Elliott Cooper and Camden Sides; also by other relatives and many friends.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in BERNIE, Missouri on Monday Evening, September 25, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  

Funeral services will be conducted at Bernie United Methodist Church in Bernie on Tuesday Morning, September 26, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Dave Fowler officiating.  

Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery with Full Military Honors.  

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of Arrangements.

Delta Marie Ivy, daughter of the late Thomas W. Whitehead and Theresa Laura Stafford Whitehead was born on September 19, 1930 at Bernie and departed this life in the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter on September 23, 2017 at the age of 87.

Mrs. Ivy attended the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter, had formerly worked as a waitress at the Hickory Log Restaurant in Dexter for over 30 years and was a resident of Dexter. 

She was united in marriage to John J. Ivy on August 6, 1970 at Doniphan, Missouri. Mr. Ivy preceded her in death on January 9, 1972.

Survivors include one sister, Wanda Gough of Flint, Michigan and by several nieces and nephews.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Avery Whitehead and Harold Lloyd Whitehead, by two sisters, Velta Lee Gough and Edna R. Williams. 

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 11:00 A.M. until Noon, Monday, September 25, 2017.  

Funeral services will then be conducted at Noon in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter.  

Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.

Kimberly Marie Miller was born on November 17, 1969 in Baytown, Texas to Kenny Allen & Evelyn Cates Allen. She departed this life on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 at the Malden Nursing & Rehab in Malden, Missouri at the age of 47 years 10 months and 2 days.

Kimberly Miller was employed with in home healthcare and she attended the Assembly of God Church.

On January 1, 2012 she was united in marriage to Earl Miller in Clarkton, Missouri. He survives of the home.

Her other survivors include: two Daughters: Tiffany Gough & husband, Brandon of Malden and Nikki Carpenter & husband, Joshua of Malden; two Grandchildren: Olivia Gough & Bentley Carpenter.

Parents: Kenny & Evelyn Allen of Malden; Brothers: Kenny Allen & wife, Vonda of Gideon and Bobby Allen & wife, Jennie of Malden.

Visitation will be held on Friday, September 22, 2017 from 1-2 P.M. at the Landess Funeral Chapel in Malden. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 P.M. at the Landess Funeral Chapel with Reverend Bruce Vinson officiating.

Interment will be in the Mt. Gilead Cemetery in Clarkton, Missouri.