Vickie I. Moore, daughter of the late William Massey and Edith Henley Massey, was born on March 11, 1949 in Meridian, Mississippi and departed this life on Monday, August 5, 2019 at her residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 70 years.
Mrs. Moore was a former production line supervisor for Starting USA in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by two sons, Jeff McGinnis and Brandon McGinnis, both of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Larry Massey of Advance, Missouri and John Massey of Bloomfield, Missouri; by her sister, Phillis King of Dexter, Missouri; and by four grandchildren.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A memorial service will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Eric Eugene Smith, son of Gene and Gail Smith, was born on December 20, 1964 in Santa Ana, CA and departed this life on August 5, 2019 at his residence in Dexter at the age of 54.
Mr. Smith was a Marine Veteran and worked at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff; he had a great love and loyalty to his family, his country and his woodworking.
He was united in marriage to Janet Sadler Smith on February 12, 2000 in Dexter, Mrs. Smith survives in their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife Janet, he is survived by his son, Eric Shane Hendrix of Dexter, his granddaughter, Alexis Christian of Colorado Springs, CO; by two grandsons, RJ Phillips of St. Louis, and Nicholas Phillips of Dexter; by his great-grandson, James Gabriel “Waya” of Colorado Springs, CO; by his parents, Gene and Gail Smith of Bloomfield, by his mother-in-law, Carzenia Sadler of Dexter; by three brothers, Cean Smith and wife Tina of Republic, MO, Richard “Pete” Smith of Dexter, and Chris Smith and wife Christine of Celina, TN; by two sisters, Jamie Smith-Mays and husband Eddie of Bloomfield, and Trisha Smith-Sprouse and husband Dave of Springfield, MO; by nine nephews and seven nieces, Chelsea Woodruff and husband Kenneth, Cean K. Smith, Keely Smith and fiancé Zack, Merena Smith and husband Shae, Marley Francis, Ricky Bowers, Kenny Smith, Kelli Smith and fiancé Zane, Aaron Mays and wife Kelsie, Alexis and Austin Sprouse; and by nine great nieces and two great nephews, Henley Woodruff, Gracie and Ana Gee, Colt Smith, Tessa Smith, Charlie Rose, Jaxon Parsons and Madelynn, Raylyn, Jayden and Jentry Mays. He also had many more family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Gabriel Ryan Sweeney of Dexter; and by his grandparents, Gale & Gladys Williams of Cabool, MO and Paul & Ana Smith of Iola, KS.
A memorial service, with full Military Honors, will be conducted at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on August 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Mickey Goodwin officiating.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
The family has asked that memorials be made in Eric’s name to the Stars and Stripes Museum, 17377 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, MO 63825.
Sharon Lapwing Walker, daughter of the late Stanley Lapwing and Eleanor Ropacewicz Lapwing, was born on November 24, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois and departed this life on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at her residence in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 71 years.
Mrs. Walker was a former Registered Nurse for the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
On December 24, 1985, in Niles, Illinois, she was united in marriage to Denzel Franklin Walker. Mr. Walker preceded her in death on November 11, 1992.
She is survived by her daughter, Maria Patterson and husband David of Bloomfield, Missouri; by her son, Edward Kasper of Green Bay, Wisconsin; and by two grandchildren, Nicholas Gossard and EmilyAnn Myers of Dexter, Missouri.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the ASPCA or Wounded Warrior, in Sharon’s memory.
ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128-6804
Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517
Ronald Bert Weathers, son of the late Albert Weathers and Edith Delay Rooker, was born on March 11, 1962 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on Saturday, August 3, 2019 at his residence in Dexter.
Mr. Weathers was a veteran of the United States Navy. He was a tree trimmer and landscaper. He attended Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter.
He is survived by two sons, Ron Weathers Jr. and Jessie Weathers, both of Dexter; by two brothers, Adam Weathers and William Weathers, both of Dexter; by two sisters, Janice Sullivan and Teresa Bright, both of Dexter; and by his granddaughter, Amirah Weathers.
No services are being planned, at this time.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
In Loving Memory of Lawrence Cole (Sugar Bear)
The Sunrise of Lawrence Cole was June 12, 1952 in Parma, Missouri. He was born to the late Leonard & Elsie Cole. Lawrence’s sunset was July 31, 2019.
At an early age he confessed his faith and accepted Christ as his personal savior, under the leadership of Rev. Stanford Ellis. He was a faithful member of New Mount Zion Baptist Church.
Lawrence worked at Purolator for several years and he also worked for Tyson.
Lawrence loved his family and friends. He leaves behind, to cherish their loving memories, three daughters, Shannon Davis and Crystal Davis, both of Memphis, Tennessee and Vicky Davis of St. Louis, Missouri; eight grandchildren and one great-grandson. He leaves two sisters, Martha McClure and husband Joe of Sikeston, Missouri and Donna Givens and husband ArtLee of Parma, Missouri; five brothers, Leonard Cole and wife Ruth of Dexter, Missouri, Clarence Cole and wife Paulette of Marion, Indiana, Larry Cole and Glen Cole, both of Essex, Missouri, and Norman Cole and wife Portia of Sikeston, Missouri; and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins and many, many friends.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Ervin Cole and Eddie Cole.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, August 10, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Bruce Britton officiating.
Interment will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery in Malden.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
