Jim Buck Mason, son of the late Lawrence Eugene Mason and Edith Opal Fields Mason, was born in Bernie, Missouri on January 28, 1946 and departed this life at his residence in Bernie, Missouri on October 30, 2019 at the age of 73.
Mr. Mason was a retired Truck Driver. After his retirement he was a Small Engine Repairman for the Bernie area. He was a member of Sugar Tree General Baptist Church of Rural Bernie.
He was united in marriage to Barbara Sue Trout in Broseley, Missouri on December 25, 1966. Mrs. Mason preceded her husband in death on June 2, 2003.
Other survivors include, two sons Danny Mason of Bernie, Missouri and James Calvert of Covington, Louisiana; by one daughter, Tracy Stender of Powe, Missouri; by one sister-in-law, Pat McCollough of Dudley, Missouri; by one brother, L.C. Mason of Bernie, Missouri; by three sisters, Anglee Barnes of Bernie, Missouri, Wilma Burch of Wappapello, Missouri and Linda O’Daniell of Bloomfield, Missouri;by one brother-in-law, Kenny Trout of Bernie; by Thirteen Grandchildren and Numerous Great-Grandchildren; also by other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents and his wife, by one brother, Gene Mason; by four sisters, Mildred Hampton, Eva Tipton, Alma Poespeshil and Nina Margaret Hartle.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Sunday, November 3, 2019 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M.
Funeral services will then be conducted at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Joe Ogelvie officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of all arrangements.
Kaye Francis Johnson, age 89, passed away October 29, 2019 at Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston, Missouri.
She was born August 8, 1930 in Double Springs, Alabama, daughter of the late Chester Seymour and Lecey Baldy Seymour. She was a member of Morley Baptist Church and enjoyed sewing, playing the piano, and was an avid reader.
On February 20, 1954 in Hernando, Mississippi, she married Don Johnson, he survives of the home in Morley.
Other survivors include one son and daughter-in-law, David "Chip" & Cheryl Johnson of Morley; three daughters and sons-in-law, Leah & Wally Somers of Harvel, Missouri, Donna & Mike Watkins of Sikeston, and Leslie & Steve Rhyne of Carterville, Illinois; one daughter-in-law, Sandra Johnson of Wyatt, Missouri; special friend, Gary Mize of Morley; 17 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and 2 great-great-grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, Jimmy Johnson, Ricky Johnson, and Danny Johnson; five brothers; five sisters; and one great-grandchild.
Visitation will be held Saturday, November 2, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at Ponder Funeral Home in Sikeston. There will be a private family service. The Rev. Billy Joe Gadberry will be officiating and Bro. David Thompson of Morley Baptist Church will be assisting.
Burial will follow in the New Morley Cemetery in Morley, Missouri.
Memorial donations may be sent to Alzheimer's Association, 225 N. Michigan Avenue, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Millie P. Cullum, daughter of the late Fred Samuel Burns and Opal Lee Freeman Roberts was born in East Prairie, Missouri on May 28, 1955 and departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on October 28, 2019 at the age of 64.
Mrs. Cullum worked at VNA as a Nurse’s Aide until her retirement. She was of Baptist Faith.
She was united in marriage to Michael Lee Cullum in Parma, Missouri on February 1, 1986. Mr. Cullum survives in their home in Parma.
Other Survivors include two sons, Jerry Ray Wilbanks of Prescott, Arkansas and Jessie Franklin Wilbanks of Freeman, Missouri; by two daughters, Christina Hurst of Bernie, Missouri and Patricia Spear of Mont Rose, Missouri; by one brother, Johnny C. Burns of Clinton, Missouri; by two sisters, Phyllis D. Burns of Parma, Missouri and Edna M. Eaton of Morehouse, Missouri; by Eleven Grandchildren and Two Great-Grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents, by four brothers, Billy Burns, David Burns, Tommy Burns and Donald Burns.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Thursday, October 31, 2019 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted on Friday afternoon, November 1, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Matthew Brooks officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery
Jennie Pulliam, daughter of the late Bonard Newell and Mary Kathryn Graue Newell, was born on May 4, 1950 in Truman, Arkansas and departed this life on October 28, 2019 at Southeast Health of Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 69 years.
Mrs. Pulliam was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Dexter, a homemaker and a resident of Dexter.
On June 20, 1966, in Essex, Missouri, she was united in marriage to George Pulliam. Mr. Pulliam survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Shonda Tyra and husband Derek of Essex; by three sons, Thomas Pulliam of Bell City, James Pulliam and wife Crystal of Sikeston and George Pulliam and wife Jamie of High Ridge; by two sisters, Tresa Freeland and Sandra Hendrix, both of Dexter; by two brothers, David Newell of Perryville and Randy Newell of Dexter; and by nine grandchildren.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Glenda Kearbey, Norma Hargrove and Donna Pemberton; and by her brother, Terry Newell.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, October 30, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Thursday, October 31, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Danny Collins officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Jessie Faye Eaton, daughter of the late Gillie Enlow and Inez Hare Enlow, was born on March 30, 1936 in Nettleton, Mississippi and departed this life on October 24, 2019 at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 83 years.
Mrs. Eaton was of the Jehovah Witness faith. She was a former hairdresser and a resident of Dexter, Missouri.
On April 5, 1956, in Union County, Mississippi, she was united in marriage to Billy Gene Eaton.
She is survived by her husband, Billy Eaton; by her aunt, Charlie May of Tupelo, Mississippi; by two uncles, James Hare of Essex, Missouri and Eddie Hare of Wappapello, Missouri and many cousins.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Alan Eaton and her brother, John Flanigan.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, October 28, 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, October 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Tim Russell officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
