Obituaries
In Memory of Johnny Keith Ranberger
June 21st 2018 by Dee Loflin
Johnny Keith “Butter” Ranberger, son of the late Johnny Franklin Ranberger and Norma Jean Orr Ranberger Lowery, was born in Kennett, Missouri on August 31, 1964 and departed this life at Southeast Missouri Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on June 20, 2018 at the age of 53.
Mr. Ranberger was the manager of Napa Auto Parts-Alsup Auto Supply of Dexter, Missouri and was a resident of Bernie.
Survivors include two sons, Zachary Keith Ranberger and Jacob Logan Ranberger both of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by two daughters, Victoria Johnna Ranberger of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and Alexis Paton Ranberger of Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri; by one sister, Johnna Joy Ranberger Edwards & husband Calvin of Bloomfield, Missouri; by one grandson, Lincoln Ranberger, who is due to arrive in August, 2018; also by other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Sunday, June 24, 2018 from 2:00 P.M. until 3:45 P.M.
A Celebration of Life will be held at 3:45 P. M. with Rev. Don Wells Officiating.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Charge of all arrangements.
In Lieu of Flowers, Memorials may be made to: Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home
Last Updated on June 21st 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vall/In-Memory-of-Johnny-Keith-Ranberger
In Memory of Edna Lee Hester
June 19th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Edna Lee Hester, daughter of the late George Buchanan and Ethel McKeller, was born in Tupelo, Mississippi on October 16, 1942 and the Lord called her name on June 17, 2018, at the age of 75. The Angels quickly assembled to begin preparation for her homecoming. God drew her breath and Momma peacefully closed her eyes, surrendering unto our Lord, Jesus Christ. The trumpets sounded, the gates opened and Momma fell into Jesus’ arms and was welcomed to her final home.
Our Mother had lived most of her life in Southeast Missouri. On November 13, 1967 she was blessed in holy matrimony to Lee Arthur "Pops" Hester, Sr. in Baker, Missouri.
Surviving are 3 daughters; Delois (Ronnie) McComb of Poplar Bluff, MO, Vanessa Renee (Rosalito) Gutierrez of Memphis, TN, Candice Kay (Dale) Kilgore of Poplar Bluff, MO, two nieces whom she raised as daughters, Tennille Pendleton of Poplar Bluff, MO, Trina (Jeff) McKeller of Clarksville, TN. 4 Sons; Ronney R. (Yvette) Hester, Sr. of Helendale, CA, Dewayne Hester of Poplar Bluff, MO, Terry (Sandra) Hester, Sr. of Huntsville, AL, Eric (Rose Maria) Hester, Sr. of Tampa, FL. One Nephew who she raised as a son, Ronnie L. (Sophia) Buchanan of Poplar Bluff, MO, 3 sisters; Dessie M. Knight, Shirley Buchanan, Pearlie Jennings, and 1 brother, David Stewart. Mother was preceded in death by her husband, Lee Arthur Hester, Sr., her parents, 2 infant children, and 6 sisters; Jerline Jacobs, Julia Buchanan, and Roberta Rowe, Pam Weatherby, Sandra Buchanan, Georgia Buchanan, and two brothers, Charles Buchanan and Herman McKeller Sr.
Mother departed this life with 28 grandchildren and 32 great grandchildren. Our Mother was truly a great woman as she helped raised 2 siblings and many nieces and nephews. She would help anyone in need without any questions being asked. As the Mayor of the Penermon community in Essex, MO, she ensured it was striving and received all the enhancements a small community deserved.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, June 23, 2018, after 1:00 p.m. at the Mt. Calvary Power House in Poplar Bluff, Missouri until time for services at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Ronnie Webb of Poplar Bluff officiating.
Interment will be on Monday June 25, 2018 at 10:00 am in the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Last Updated on June 19th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vala/In-Memory-of-Edna-Lee-Hester
In Memory of Louise Ellis
June 19th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Louise Ellis of Edwardsville, Illinois, formally of Bernie, the daughter of the late and Bennett, was born on December 4, 1927, and passed away at the Rosewood Care Center on June 19, 2018,
at the age of 90 years, 6 months and 15 days.
Visitation will be on Thursday, June 21, 2018, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 22, 2018, at 11:00 a.m. in the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with the Rev. officiating.
Burial will be in the Bernie Cemetery in Bernie with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Last Updated on June 19th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/val9/In-Memory-of-Louise-Ellis
In Memory of Gregory Wayne Sells
June 19th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Gregory Wayne Sells, son of Doyle Ray Sells and JoAnn Gateley Sells both of Mobile, Alabama was born on September 14, 1971 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on June 17, 2018 in Mobile, Alabama at the age of forty-six.
Mr. Sells was a 1990 graduate of Dexter High School and a 2011 graduate of the Culinary Institute of Virginia College. Mr. Sells was a manager at McDonalds and was a former resident of Dexter currently living in Mobile, Alabama. Mr. Sells was a lover of music and a self-taught guitarist. His biggest joy in life where his two children Jude and Lucy.
Besides his parents he is survived by one son, Jude Sells of Hawaii and by one daughter, Lucy Sells of Hawaii; by one brother, Tim Sells of Mobile, Alabama and by one sister, Lori Polyak of Flower Mound, Texas.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, June 22, 2018 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Kevin McAnulty officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Last Updated on June 19th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/val8/In-Memory-of-Gregory-Wayne-Sells
In Memory of Bernice Johnson
June 19th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Bernice Johnson, daughter of the late Jessie B. James and Mittie Elizabeth Williams James was born on September 16, 1933 in Hilmon, Arkansas and departed this life on June 14, 2018 at the North Delta Hospice in Southaven, Mississippi at the age of 84 years.
Mrs. Johnson was a supervisor in house cleaning in area nursing homes.
On January 3, 1978, in California, she was united in marriage to Beauford J. Johnson. He preceded her in death on April 8, 1995.
Mrs. Johnson is survived by three daughters, Sharon and her husband Kenny Bartlett of Walls, Mississippi, Elizabeth and her husband John Hardaway of Hockley, Texas and Melody Jane Hall of Highlands, Texas; by one brother, Michael James of Hornersville, Missouri; by four sisters, Edna Geneva Perry of Michigan, Diane Whitney of St. Louis, Missouri, Sandra Sue Reynolds of St. Louis, Missouri and Alice Marie Reynolds of St. Louis, Missouri; by two grandsons, one granddaughter, eight great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandchild.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Carl Ray Sebree and by one brother Ralph James.
Visitation was at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Sunday, June 17, 2018 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services were conducted on Monday, June 18, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie.
Interment will follow at the Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden, Missouri.
Last Updated on June 19th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/val5/In-Memory-of-Bernice-Johnson
