Obituaries
In Memory of Earnest Junior Simmons
March 02nd 2018 by Dee Loflin
Earnest Junior Simmons, son of the late Earnest C. and Ora Lee Grimes Simmons, was born in Essex, Missouri on October 1, 1927, and passed away at the Eagle Crest Nursing Home in Ash Flat, Arkansas on February 28, 2018, at the age of 90 years, 4 months and 27 days.
He had worked as a dairy farmer and lived in the Essex area until moving to Arkansas in 2006. He was a member of the Church of Christ. He enjoyed talking and visiting with friends and the military personnel.
Surviving are three sisters, Ruby Fletcher of Cherokee Village, Arkansas, Shirley Triplett of Marion, Illinois and Geraldine Gist of Cherokee Village, Arkansas. Many nieces and nephews and many friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by four sisters, Thelma, Anna Lee and Alpha Omega and Alice.
Visitation will be Monday, March 5, 2018, after 12:00 p.m. at the Dexter Church of Christ in Dexter until time for services at 1:00 p.m. at the Dexter Church of Christ with Kevin Lawrence of Gideon Missouri officiating.
Interment will be in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with full military honors. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
Last Updated on March 02nd 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9to/In-Memory-of-Earnest-Junior-Simmons
In Memory of Debby Ann McCutchen
March 01st 2018 by Dee Loflin
Debby Ann McCutchen, of Bloomfield, MO, unexpectedly died on February 20, 2018 at SouthEast Hospital, Cape Girardeau, MO. She was 63 years old.
She was born as Debra Ann Fulkerson on December 25, 1954 in Dexter, MO. Debby was raised by Clyde and Opal Henson in Bloomfield, MO. She graduated from Bloomfield High School in 1973. She spent the majority of her life in Washington State, living in both Chehalis, WA and Seattle, WA, near her son, daughter, and granddaughters. She notably worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant for Virginia Mason Hospital in Seattle WA for many years. In 2013, Debby returned to Bloomfield, MO.
Debby loved to sew, bake, and spend time with her family, friends, and little dog, Lucy. She was an amazing and loving mother, nana, and friend.
Debby is survived by her daughter, Becky Decker of Maple Valley, WA; her son, Ted Fulkerson of Dexter, MO; her granddaughters, Hallee and Zoie Decker of Maple Valley, WA; her family member, Peggy Henson of Dexter, MO; her significant other, Gary Ross of Bloomfield, MO; her sister, Connie Rau of Otisville, MI; her brother Doyle Fulkerson, of Florida; and her dog, Lucy of Bloomfield, MO. She was preceded in death by her brother Bruce Fulkerson.
Her family will be privately celebrating her life by spreading her ashes at Long Beach, WA in March.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Last Updated on March 01st 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9te/In-Memory-of-Debby-Ann-McCutchen
In Memory of Jerome Dale Hulehan
February 27th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Satellite Beach, FL - Jerome Dale Hulehan, 79, died Feb. 23, 2018, at his home.
Born Dec. 14, 1938, in Cape Girardeau, Mo., son of the late Horace and Deloma Hulehan, he graduated from Sikeston, Mo., High School in 1956 and received his master’s degree from the University of Missouri.
After graduation, he spent 25 years serving his country with distinction with the U.S. Department of State, Foreign Services. His assignments were in Brazil, Uruguay, Kenya, France and Jamaica. He then started his second career as a psychotherapist until his retirement.
Survivors include: four sisters, Carmen Hulehan Love (Tom) of Dexter, Mo., Sandy Hulehan and Rita Hulehan Chapman (Mark) of Pensacola and Connie Hulehan Garcia of Deland; one brother, Wayne Hulehan of Alexandria, Va.; his dear friend, Shahin Torabi; his dog and best friend, Izaak; and four nephews, three nieces, four great-nephews and two great-nieces.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Bonita Hulehan Johnson and Glenda Gale Hulehan; and his wife, Janet Wall Hulehan.
Jerome will always be remembered for his love of his family and enjoying his “peaceful” years enjoying his retirement in Florida.
There are no services planned at this time.
Davis Seawinds Funeral Home and Crematory in Melbourne is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.davisseawinds.com.
Last Updated on February 27th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9t4/In-Memory-of-Jerome-Dale-Hulehan
In Memory of David Lee Qualls
February 27th 2018 by Dee Loflin
David Lee Qualls, 64 of Bloomfield, MO, was called home to be with his Heavenly Father on February 25, 2018, at Southeast Missouri Hospital, after a brave battle for life.
Born in Illinois, on November 23rd, 1953, he was the son of Bud and June (Mallory) Qualls.
He is survived by his four daughters and two sons: Shelly Helman and husband David of Baxter Springs KS, Lora Watson of Sarcoxie MO, Tonya Garvin and husband Kevin of Anderson MO, John-David Qualls and wife Siera of Dexter MO, Michael Qualls of Neosho, MO, and Rebecca Hayes and husband Andrew of Neosho, MO, his mother: June Teets of Bloomfield MO, twenty-three grandchildren, three brothers and a sister: Keith Bowman, Dean Qualls, Carl Qualls, and Marilyn Dejournette.
David was preceded in death by his father: Bud Qualls, step-father: Benton Bowman and nephew: Adam Qualls.
A celebration of life will be held March 3rd, 2018 at Rainey Funeral Home in Dexter, MO. Visitation will begin at 1pm, funeral at 2pm with graveside at Malden Memorial Gardens.
Last Updated on February 27th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9sv/In-Memory-of-David-Lee-Qualls
In Memory of Edward L. Bus Smothers
February 23rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
Edward L. “Bus” Smothers was born on March 9, 1924, in Townley, Missouri (Malden) to Marion “Jack” Smothers and Gretia Parker Smothers. He passed away at the Obion County Nursing Home in Union City, Tennessee, on Thursday, February 22, 2018, just shy of his 94th birthday.
Bus grew up in Bernie and attended Dickerson School. Afterwards he joined the army, serving in Japan, where he developed lifelong friendships with several of his fellow veterans. Catching up with these “army buddies” was an important part of his life.
Bus married Virginia Lee Rhodes on June 1, 1948. They raised their four children in Florissant, Missouri. Bus worked for General Motors until 1979. They returned to southeast Missouri after retirement, where Bus enjoyed gardening and driving a school bus for the Dexter school district. They also enjoyed traveling, with their favorite destinations being western United States and Alaska. Virginia passed away in 2007, and Bus joined his daughter Jody in Dyersburg, Tennessee.
Bus was a member of the church of Christ, with church families in Florissant and Dexter, Missouri, and the Phillips Street congregation in Dyersburg, TN.
Other than his parents and wife, he was preceded in death by 3 brothers: Eldon Smothers, Leon Smothers, and Bill Smothers, and 4 sisters: Madge Smothers, Adele Crabtree, Mary Ruth Christ, and Helen “Tudy” Smothers, and a son-in-law, Donald Garner.
He is survived by 1 sister, Lucille Quinn of Aurora, MO; his children: Lonnie Edward Smothers of St. Louis, MO; Regina Johnson-Cook of Boulder, CO; Louida (George) Anton of Cahokia, IL; and Jody Garner of Dyersburg, TN; 6 grandchildren and their families: Andy (Brooke McKinley) Johnson, Anna & Sam of Boulder, CO; Steven (Dolores Foster) Anton, Maddie, Zoe, Cooper, Sophia & Ella (coming in April) of Dupo, IL; Katie (Josh) Watford, Tate, Brynlee & Reed of Dyersburg, TN; Jenny (Aaron) Dodson, Molly, Maisy & Cora of Martin, TN; John (Erin) Garner, Lyla Bell & Rice of Dexter, MO; and Megan Cook of Brooklyn, NY.
Visitation will be Sunday, February 25, 2018 beginning at noon at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri, with a funeral service at 2. Interment will take place at Caroline Dowdy Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to Bootheel Youth Camp (201 Adams Drive, Dexter, MO 63841) or Children’s Homes, Inc (5515 Walcott Rd., Paragould, AR 72450).
Last Updated on February 23rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v9sl/In-Memory-of-Edward-L-Bus-Smothers
