F. L. Robinson, son of the late Fred Lee Robinson and Florence Clue Green Robinson, was born on August 28, 1930 in Hornersville, Mo. and departed this life at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Mo. on Sunday, April 22, 2018 at 87 years of age.

Mr. Robinson was a lifelong resident of Southeast Missouri and a retired farmer.  He loved being outside working on his extensive garden, woodworking, and especially fishing, whether it be in a pond, lake or the ocean.

He graduated from Bernie High School in 1949 and then married Helen Margaret Lizenbee on June 21, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas.  Mrs. Robinson survives of the home in Dexter, Mo.

Other survivors include: one son, Alan Gene Robinson and wife Jeanie of Dexter, Mo; one daughter, Brenda Kay Robinson of Dexter, Mo; by one granddaughter, Dawn Marie Smathers and husband Daniel of Joplin, Mo; by two great-grandchildren, Jeanna Dawn Smathers and Brant William Smathers of Joplin, Mo.

F. L. was preceded in death by his parents, siblings and two grandsons, Brent Alan Robinson and Dustin Lee McGhee.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, April 26, 2018 from 12:00 (noon) to 1:30 PM.

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:30 PM on Thursday, April 26, 2018 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Loren Stephens officiating.  Interment will follow at the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to the Chalk Bluff Cemetery, PO Box 727, Dexter, Mo 63841.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter in charge of all arrangements.

Lewis H. Storms, age 83, formerly of Dexter, Missouri, died April 19, 2018, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston.

He was born in Crowder on September 10, 1934 to the late Ermon M. and Hazel I. Clark Storms.

He graduated Vanduser High School and Southeast Missouri State with a Bachelor's Degree in Education and began his teaching career in Bloomfield, in 1957, and later Campbell.  He finished his 31 year teaching career as a middle school science teacher in the Dexter Public School system. He was a life time member of the Missouri State Teachers Association.

He is survived by one brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Sharon Storms of O’Fallon, Mo.  One sister and brother-in-law, Louise and Larry Richard of  Overland, Mo. Three nieces and one nephew.  Seven great nieces and 2 great nephews.

Visitation is scheduled Friday April 27, from 5 to 7 at Ponder Funeral Home where services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Saturday April 28. Interment will follow in the New Morley Cemetery at Morley.

Pallbearers are Josh Cindrell, Mike Hatley, Mitch Landrum, Gary Owens, Todd Wages, and John Wright.

In lieu of flowers, donations to Dexter Middle School Science Department, American Heart Association or a charity of your choice appreciated.

Kenneth D. White, 66, of Bloomfield, MO, passed away April 18, 2018 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau.  He was born on October 8, 1951 in Bragg City, MO, the son of Flaudie and Lillian Spence White.

Kenneth had worked for MODOT for several years; working out of the Advance Shed.  He was ordained at St. Joe General Baptist Church in 1979.  He had been a General Baptist minister for many years.  His faith was strong.  He had baptized and officiated over the weddings of his nieces and nephews.

Kenneth and Velma Cooper were united in marriage on December 5, 1970 at Oak Ridge General Baptist Church near Swinton, MO and she survives of the home.

Loving survivors include: his wife, Velma White of the home; three brothers, Bill White of Union, MO, Jim White of Illinois and Daniel White of Wappappello, MO; three sisters, Christine Smith of Sikeston, Sheila Gee of Sikeston and Jeannie White of Sikeston; several nieces, nephews and family members that loved him greatly.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers and a sister.

Visitation was held on Saturday April 21, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Chapel in Advance, MO. 

A funeral service followed at 12:00 p.m. at the chapel with Rev. Gary Cooper officiating. 

Burial will follow at Oak Ridge Cemetery near Swinton, MO.

Ruby Florence Barks, daughter of the late Glen and Rosa Richmond Wills, was born in McGee, Missouri on May 9, 1936, and passed away at her home in Puxico, Missouri on April 21, 2018, at the age of 81 years, 11 months and 12 days.

Ruby had lived in St. Louis for 20 years and the McGee and Puxico, Missouri areas the rest of her life. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Puxico. She enjoyed Crochet, Quilting, Embroidery, Cooking for her family and taking care of her husband.

On August 21, 1954, she was married to Rev. Lloyd Barks in Zalma, Missouri. He preceded her in death on August 25, 2012.

Surviving are one son and wife, Steve & Lesa Barks of Gilbertsville, Kentucky, four daughters & husbands, Shelia & Steve Jones of Puxico, Karen & Allen Hughes of Puxico, Sharon & Rick Lang of Cape Girardeau, Cheryl Martin of Advance; ten grandchildren; fourteen great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two sisters, Betty Warren of Granite City, Illinois, and Thelma Helm of Puxico. Other family and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by a grandson, Ross Simmers, one brother, Joy Wills, two sisters, Ilene Lacey and Lorene Daves.

Visitation will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the First General Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 25, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. at the First General Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri with the Rev. Kenneth Lambert of Bloomfield, officiating; Rev. Steve Jones of Puxico and Rev. Phil Warren of St. Ann assisting.

Interment will follow at the Puxico Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Puxico in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to Operation Christmas Box, c/o First General Baptist Church, 191 N Cemetery Rd, Puxico, MO  63960

Mary Jo Kinder, daughter of the late Thomas Gromer and Edna Estelle Brack Gromer was born on April 29, 1938 in Hunterville, Missouri and departed this life on April 19, 2018 at her residence in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 79 years.

Mrs. Kinder was a former Hospice Aid for the Visiting Nurse Association.  She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church in Dexter, a resident of Bloomfield, formerly of Dexter.

On May 28, 1981, she was united in marriage to Arthur Lee Kinder in Dexter, Missouri.  Mr. Kinder preceded her in death on February 20, 2016.

Survivors include: two sons, Bobby Powell (Tammy) of Broadhead, Wisconsin; Michael (Julie) Conway of Sikeston, Missouri; by three daughters, Debbie Nelson of Cabool, Missouri, Donna Gravil (Joy) of Tulsa, Oklahoma and Daronda Brown (John) of East Prairie, Missouri; by two brothers, A. D. Gromer of Illinois and John Gromer of Detroit Michigan; by two sisters, Dorothy Lewis of Bell City, Missouri and Stella Absher of Rayville, Louisiana; by one step-son, Keith Kinder (Sherry) of Sikeston, Missouri; by one step-daughter, Pamela White of Gordonville; by thirteen grandchildren, twenty-six great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Ranee Powell; by one brother, Larry Gromer; by two sisters, Naomi Reaves and Bea Pullum.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, April 23, 2018 from 9:00 to 10:00 AM. 

Funeral services will be conducted on Monday at 10:00 AM in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Danny Collins officiating. 

Interment will follow at the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.  

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: VNA Hospice, 1124 Independence Avenue, Kennett, Mo 63857.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter in charge of all arrangements.