Obituaries

In Memory of Drake James Guffey
September 16th 2019 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Drake James Guffey

Drake James Guffey, 14 of Puxico, Missouri died September 14, 2019 in the Cardinal Glennon Children’s Hospital in St. Louis Missouri.

He was born March 1, 2005 in Poplar Bluff to Brian and Jessica Guffey.

Drake was a freshman at Puxico high school. He was a member of the F.F.A (Future Farmers of America), F.B.L.A. (Future Business Leaders of America), F.C.C.L.A. (Family Career and Community Leaders of America). He excelled at basketball and baseball and was an avid hunter and fisherman. He enjoyed competing in the Wappapello Bass Circuit and Angler’s Choice and Bass Tournament.

Drake was an ambitious young man and It was evident after sustaining his injuries how much the community loved him and how much of an influence he had on countless people during his young life. Several communities across the nation lifted him up in prayer during his valiant fight. The city and outlying communities are in mourning along with Drake’s family.

At an early age, Drake understood God’s love for him. He accepted Jesus as his personal savior and was Baptized at 9 years old on March 30, 2014.

Along with his father, Brian Guffey (Heather Allen) and mother Jessica Fleeman (Phillip), Drake is survived by one sister Shelby Bollinger (A.J.); grandparents Jim Nelson and Kathy “Gig” Nelson and Marilyn Fox; two special cousins Morgyn Nelson and Austin Harbin; Along with many aunts, uncles, cousins, extended family and friends.

Complete funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be released in short order.


Last Updated on September 16th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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In Memory of Bobby Ray Hicks
September 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Bobby Ray Hicks

Bobby Ray Hicks, son of the late George Hicks and Trannie Ingle Hicks, was born on September 2, 1933 in Double Springs, Alabama and departed this life on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at Southeast Health of Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 86 years.

Mr. Hicks was a member of the New Hope General Baptist Church in Essex, a former County Supervisor for the USDA and a Farmer.  For many years, he held the Bloomfield Christmas tournament record for highest points scored, 52 points, during a game.  He attended Arkansas State University on a basketball scholarship.  He enjoyed his grandchildren, great-grandchildren and golf.

On June 28, 1952, in Pocahontas, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Juanita Duckworth.  Mrs. Hicks survives of their home in Essex.

In addition to his wife, Juanita, he is survived by two sons, Alan Hicks and wife Becky of Poplar Bluff and Derry Ray Hicks and wife Kay of Hendrickson; by his daughter, Kristi Hook and husband James of Essex; by two brothers, Dee Wayne Hicks of Jackson, Missouri, Lamar Hicks of Kansas City, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Jessi Surface, Makenna Wright, Whitney White and Caitlin Carrillo; and by ten great-grandchildren.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Cecil Hicks, William Hicks, Ed Hicks, and Billy Hicks; and by four sisters, Jewell Ramsey, Lois Richards, Lorene Fulgham and Gertrude Hicks; and by three great-grandchildren.

Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at 10:00 a.m. at Essex Cemetery in Essex, Missouri with Rev. James Hook officiating.

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


Last Updated on September 15th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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In Memory of Glendale Eugene Hisaw
September 14th 2019 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Glendale Eugene Hisaw

Glendale Eugene Hisaw, of Dexter, was born on July 24, 1939, the last child of Elmer and Mona Irene (Vanpool) Hisaw, and ended his earthly journey on Thursday, September 12, 2019.

A graduate of the Dexter High School class of 1957, Glen was well-known for his lifelong passion for photography.  Glen served in the US Naval Reserves, then spent several years in Chicago before returning to the Dexter area.  Glen’s working life was spent in the newspaper business, working at both the General Baptist Press and the Dexter Daily Statesman prior to his retirement.  Glen accepted Jesus as his Lord and Savior on June 9, 2019, and attended Rivers of Life Ministries in Dexter.

On August 23, 1974, Glen married the former Julie Marie Frost, who preceded him in death on October 14, 2018.  Glen was also preceded in death by his parents, two sisters, Arlene Bezusko and Mabel Bailey, and three brothers, Wilburn, Ray and Ivan Hisaw.

Glen is survived by his step-son and daughter-in-law, Chuck and Brenda Davis of Vienna, Missouri.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.   

Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.  Interment will follow in the Little Flock Cemetery in Vienna Missouri.

Memorial donations may be made to Little Flock Cemetery Association, PO Box 198, Vienna, MO  65582 or Rivers of Life Ministries, 24796 State Hwy 25, Bloomfield, MO  63825.

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


Last Updated on September 14th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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In Memory of Freda Mae Henson
September 14th 2019 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Freda Mae Henson

Freda Mae Henson, daughter of the late William Barber and Ida Randolph Barber, was born on November 3, 1913 in Stoddard County, Missouri and departed this life on September 13, 2019 at her residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 105 years.

Mrs. Henson was a former nurses aid for a hospital in Flint, Michigan.  She was a member of Sweet Prospect General Baptist Church in Dexter.

She was first united in marriage to Ralph Hollis.  Mr. Hollis preceded her in death on March 24, 1969.  She was then united in marriage to Lenard Henson in Flint, Michigan.  Mr. Henson preceded her in death.

She is survived by her step-son, De J Henson of Flint, Michigan; by five nieces, Sue Jones Graham of Dexter, Missouri, Brenda Barber Nicolai of Jackson, Missouri, Judy Barber of Kimmswick, Missouri, Maxine Sanders Vaughn of Bloomfield, Missouri and Helen Sanders White of Big Fork, Montana; by her nephew, Carl Sanders of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; and by numerous other dear relatives, friends and caregivers.

Other than by her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Newt Barber and Deon Barber.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, September 16, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Monday, September 16, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ray Rowland and Tim Nicolai officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

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


Last Updated on September 14th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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In Memory of Deborah Kay Christman
September 14th 2019 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Deborah Kay Christman

Deborah Kay Christman, daughter of the Bobby Burch and Wilma Mason Burch of Wappapello, Missouri, was born on January 3, 1964 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on September 12, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 55 years.

Mrs. Christman was a former LPN for the Puxico Nursing Center in Puxico, Missouri.  She was of the Baptist faith and a resident of Wappapello, Missouri.

On February 14, 2005, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Bill Christman.  Mr. Christman survives of their home in Wappapello.

In addition to her husband and parents; she is survived by three daughters, Lucy Depeluso and husband Michael of Wappapello, Brandy Ross and husband Michael of Bloomfield, Christina Cavenar and husband Tim of Wappapello; by her brother, Bobby Ray Burch, Jr. and wife Kerri of Wappapello; by two sisters, Cheryl Smith of Wappapello and Laura West and husband Terry of Doniphan; by five grandchildren, Kenneth Smith, Chase Sung, Nathan Haught, Cole Hillis and Tanya Cavenar; and by three great-grandchildren, Bently Smith, Lexsi Smith and Lukas Smith.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Tuesday, September 17, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

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


Last Updated on September 14th 2019 by Dee Loflin




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