William Dale James, 63, of Houston, Texas passed away on Thursday, October 4, 2018 in his home after a long battle with cancer. He was born July 11, 1955 in St. Louis, Mo. to William Joseph James and Mary Juanita James from Bloomfield, Mo.

William is survived by his loving wife of 31 years, Kelly James, his sons, Brandon James (Melissa) of Melissa, Texas; Travis James (Krisna) of Jacksonville, Florida; and Joshua James of Houston, Texas. His five grandchildren Sean, Madison Lee, Mackenzie, Tyler and Mason. He is also survived by his sister Wanda Gregory (Jerry) of Highland, Illinois, Sherry McCollom (Bo) of Bloomfield, Missouri and Kim Hayes (James) of Malden, Missouri; and by several nieces and nephews.

William is proceeded in death by his father William Joseph James and his mother Mary Juanita James.

William, known to many as Bill, Billy, Coach Bill, Uncle Bill and Billy Dale was a family man whose smile was infectious. Bill had the capability to lighten any situation and put a smile on your face. To all that knew Bill, he was a Houston sports lover and enjoyed watching many games with his sons. His boys were his pride and joy, he was so proud of all their accomplishments.

A memorial service will be held Saturday, November 10th, 2018 at 11am at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home, 106 N. Prairie St., Bloomfield, MO 63825

Internment will be at Walker Cemetery, Bloomfield with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield in charge of arrangements.

Jackie Lynden Griffy of Dexter, Missouri, son of the late David Baxter and Betty Jo McGraw Pepper Griffy, was born on December 15, 1960, in Harrisonville, Missouri, and passed away at the Piedmont Columbus Regional Center Midtown in Columbus, Georgia on October 27, 2018, at the age of 57 years, 10 months and 12 days.

Jack had lived in Missouri most of his life and Wappapello and Dexter the past 20 years. He worked as truck driver for Rapco Trucking of Salt Lake City, Utah. He was in the U.S. Army, where he served as military police. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs Fan and enjoyed Nascar racing, fishing, and camping.

Surviving are one sister, Sherri Griffy of Boonville, Missouri; his two boys "Waylon" and "Willie" his dachshund traveling buddies; two aunts, Linda Hallmark of Wappapello, Missouri, Betty Griffy of Springfield, Missouri; one uncle, Don Mathis of Dexter, Missouri. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donnie and David Griffy

Friends may call on Friday November 2, 2018 after 1:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri until time for services at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Tucker of Matthews, Missouri officiating.

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

Florence Mildred Sanders, daughter of the late Charlie Anderson Swallows and Lula Swan Swallows was born on August 11, 1926 in Rural Essex, Missouri and departed this life on October 29, 2018 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 92 years.

Mrs. Sanders worked as a cook for the T.S. Hill Middle School in Dexter for many years.  She was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Dexter and was a resident of Dexter.

On July 3, 1948 she was united in marriage to Robert Wayne Sanders in Piggott, Arkansas.  Mr. Sanders preceded her in death on May 7, 2013.

Survivors include: one son, Kenneth Lynn Sanders (Joyce) of Dexter; by four grandchildren and two step-grandchildren; by three great-grandchildren and four step-great-grandchildren and by many other family and friends.

Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Wayne Sanders; by three brothers, Andy Swallows, Elmer Swallows and Charles Swallows.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, November 1, 2018 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 PM. 

Funeral service will be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Thursday, November 1, 2018 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Kenneth Biggs officiating. 

Interment will follow at the Hagy Cemetery.

Jackie Lynden Griffy of Dexter, Missouri, son of the late David Baxter and Betty Jo McGraw Pepper Griffy, was born on December 15, 1960, in Harrisonville, Missouri, and passed away at the Piedmont Columbus Regional Center Midtown in Columbus, Georgia on October 27, 2018, at the age of 57 years, 10 months and 12 days.

Jack had lived in Missouri most of his life and Wappapello and Dexter the past 20 years. He worked as truck driver for Rapco Trucking of Salt Lake City, Utah. He was in the U.S. Army, where he served as military police. He was an avid Kansas City Chiefs Fan and enjoyed Nascar racing, fishing, and camping.

Surviving are one sister, Sherri Griffy of Boonville, Missouri; his two boys "Waylon" and "Willie" his dachshund traveling buddies; two aunts, Linda Hallmark of Wappapello, Missouri, Betty Griffy of Springfield, Missouri; one uncle, Don Mathis of Dexter, Missouri. Many nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Donnie and David Griffy

Friends may call on Friday November 2, 2018 after 1:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri until time for services at 2:00 p.m. with the Rev. Larry Tucker of Matthews, Missouri officiating.

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

Beverly Watson James, age 86, died on October 23, 2018 at Laclede Groves in St. Louis, where she had resided for seven years.

She was born October 26, 1931 in Malden, MO, the daughter of the late Almus and Alma Clary Watson. She was married to Gary D. James for 61 years. He preceded her in death, as did their son, Michael D. James.

Beverly is survived by her son Scott (Nancy) James; grandchildren Lindsey James, Rachael (Nick) James, Andrew James, and Matthew James; brothers Gaylon (Carolyn) Watson and Jerry (Donna) Watson; sister-in-law Linda (John) Green; and other loved ones and dear friends.

A Dexter, Missouri resident for 45 years, Beverly was an avid volunteer who contributed many hours to the Stoddard County Children’s Home and was on boards of that organization for more than 20 years. In 1992 she was named the Dexter Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year. 

A memorial service will be held at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, MO, on Friday, November 9, 2018, with visitation at 10am and the service at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stoddard County Children’s Home, PO Box 164, Dexter, MO 63841.