Jessamine “Tiny” Johns, daughter of the late Ira Cecil Tucker and Laycofa Wilfong Tucker, was born on May 15, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana and departed this life on June 23, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 92 years.

Mrs. Johns was a farmer’s wife and homemaker.  She was a member of Brown General Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri, Brown Church Quilting Ladies and the Puxico VFW Auxiliary #7782. 

On February 23, 1944, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Vernon Johns.  Mr. Johns preceded her in death on November 7, 1999.

She is survived by two sons, Kevin Johns (Janet) of Dudley and Larry Johns (Debbie) of Jackson; by two daughters, Patti McLean (Rick) of Puxico and Darlene Johns of Cape Girardeau; by her son-in-law, Dale Taylor of Puxico; by her brother, Ira Tucker of Puxico, by her sister, Donna Gilmore of Puxico; by eleven grandchildren, David Taylor (Anna), Matthew Taylor (Janell), Chrystal Holman (Jeff), Brandi Robinson (Andy), Danielle Massey, Coltan Johns (Lauren), Samuel Loos, Sarah Loos, Jennifer Koenig (Jarod), Caleb Johns (Jackie), and Emily Johns; by eleven great-grandchildren, Scott Taylor (Heather), Dustin Taylor (Danielle) Wyatt Taylor (Jayna), Alivia Taylor, Bailey McLean, Corbin McGowen, Aricka Robinson, Isabella Robinson, Benjamin Koenig, Rebekah Koenig and Elijah Koenig; and by three great-great-grandchildren, Rylee Taylor, Mallie Jo Taylor and Kimber Taylor.

Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Glendon Johns, by her daughter, Bonnie J. Taylor; by her brother Martin Tucker and by three sisters, Ada Gail Hodge, Mamie Lee Mash and Alibea Midgett.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Funeral services will then be conducted at Brown General Baptist Church in Puxico on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ray Placher and Rev. John Buttry officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Brown Church Cemetery in Puxico.

Larry Lynn Barrett, son of the late Bobby D. Barrett and Correene G. Sitton, was born on December 3, 1965 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on June 24, 2019 at his residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 53 years.

Mr. Barrett installed drywall for Mid South Painting and Drywall in Dexter.  He loved spending time outdoors; hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his brother, Robert Barrett and wife Christine of Bloomfield, Missouri; by two sisters, Brenda Cox of Bernie, Missouri and Donna South and husband James of Dexter, Missouri; by his niece, Amy South of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his nephew, Adam South and wife Angela of Florissant, Missouri; by his great-niece, Scarlett South; and by his best friend, Ken Owens.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Memorial services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dale Jones officiating.  Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

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

Bobby G. Fowler, son of the late Albert Fowler and Arel Wilson Fowler, was born on March 16, 1934 in Iuka, Mississippi and departed this life on June 22, 2019 at Mulberry Manor in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 85 years.

Mr. Fowler was a veteran of the United State Air Force, retiring after 20 years as Technical Sergeant.   After he retired from the military, he was a former Start-up Engineer for Bechtel Corporation.  Bobby was a member of New Bethel General Baptist Church in Dexter.  He was an avid golfer and loved to bowl.

On January 25, 1955, in Smithfield, North Carolina, he was united in marriage to Shirley Parker.  Mrs. Fowler preceded him in death on June 11, 2017.

He is survived by two daughters, Sandy Hutchcraft and husband Tim of Dexter, Missouri and Jilda Everhart and husband William of Greensboro, North Carolina; by his brother, Joe Fowler of Red Bud, Illinois; by his sister, Voncilla “Tootie” Ray of Blytheville, Arkansas; by two grandchildren, Chris Hutchcraft and wife Stacey and Michael Gillie; and by three great-grandchildren, Hayden Hutchcraft, Grady Hutchcraft and Kayla Hutchcraft.

Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Albert Fowler, Jimmy Fowler and Pete Fowler; and by his sister, Alberta Cornelison.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Funeral Services will then be conducted at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jamie Jones officiating. 

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

Steve P. Hall, son of the late Vernon P. Hall and Lillian Davenport Hall, was born on June 17, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Southeast Health of Cape Girardeau at the age of 65 years.

Mr. Hall was a route salesman for LKQ/Keystone.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Dexter and the Dexter Masonic Lodge #532.  Steve was a pilot and loved to fly.  He enjoyed being outdoors; camping, fishing or hunting.

On December 21, 1979, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he was united in marriage to Diane Hodder.  Mrs. Hall survives of their home in Dexter.

In addition to his wife, Diane, he is survived by his son, Matt Hall of Dexter and by his grandson, Hunter P. Hall.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Masonic Rites will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with funeral services to immediately follow with Rev. Don Kennedy officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

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

Ruby Ester Pulley, daughter of the late Curt Cobb and Alta Willis Cobb was born in Success, Arkansas on April 20, 1925 and departed this life at Cape Coral Hospice House in Cape Coral, Florida on June 19, 2019 at the age of 94.

Mrs. Pulley had worked at Purolator Products Inc. of Dexter, Missouri until her retirement.  She was a homemaker and a resident of North Ft. Myers, Florida.

Survivors include two sons, William Eugene Porter & wife Karen of Columbus, Ohio and Curtis Lee Porter & wife Darlene of Ft. Myers, Florida; two daughters, Donna Kulie & husband Richard of North Ft. Myers, Florida and Carolyn Lutman of Dupo, Illinois; by one brother, Billy Cobb & wife Willa Marie of Blythe, California; by one sister, Brenda Cobb Allen of Blythe, California; by thirteen grandchildren and numerous great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death other than by her parents, by one daughter, Joy Mayville; by one brother, Leroy Cobb: by two sisters, Wanda Walker and Norma Fanto.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Saturday, June 22, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M.   

Funeral services will be conducted at 12:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie starting at 12:00 Noon. 

Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.  Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.