Otis “Gene” Jackson, son of the late Ernest Jackson and Dora Wolfe Jackson, was born on February 9, 1939 in Como, Mississippi and departed this life on December 8, 2019 at his residence in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 80 years.
Mr. Jackson was a former Electrical Engineer for the State of Missouri, Department of Corrections.
On November 20, 1997, in Potosi, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Alice Byrd Pemberton. Mrs. Jackson survives of their home in Bloomfield.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Kenny Jackson and wife Amy of Westmoreland, Tennessee; by two daughters, Kathryn Carmack and husband David of Athens, Alabama, and Kimberley McGee and husband Earl of Pacific, Missouri; by his step-daughter, Debra Drennen and husband Lennus of Potosi, Missouri; by his step-son, Ronald Pemberton and wife Mary of Bayfield, Colorado; by his brother, Robert Jackson of Imperial, Missouri; and by ten grandchildren, fifteen great-grandchildren, and one great-great-grandchild.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Wayne Jackson, James Jackson, and Earnest Jackson; and by his sister, Earlene Jackson.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, December 11, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ron Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Ima Lou Bomar Vincent, daughter of the late Roy Bomar and Essie Waddell Bomar was born on February 12, 1934 in Formosa, Arkansas and departed this life on December 6, 2019 at her residence in Bartlesville, Oklahoma at the age of 85.
Ima was a devout Baptist, a loving faithful wife, and above all she was a fantastic mother to her children whom she adored. She was a doting grandmother, great grandmother, and in the last month a great-great grandmother.
While living in Parma, Missouri with her family as a young girl, Ima met a neighbor Nathaniel Vincent. On July 20, 1953 Ima and Nat where united in marriage in St. Louis, Missouri where she had moved to with her family. Ret. Lt. Col. Nathaniel Vincent preceded Ima in death on June 7, 2000.
She is survived by one son, Nathaniel Vincent Jr. of Bartlesville, Oklahoma; by four daughters, Karen Love and husband Scott of Bartlesville, Oklahoma, Anita Elaine Williamson and husband Jim of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Debra Burchfield and husband Tim of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, Kathy Byrd and husband Larry of Pine Bluff, Arkansas; by one brother, Frank Bomar of Hagerstown, Maryland; by two sisters, Faye Breuer of Warrenton, Missouri and Marjorie Hoffman of Fayetteville, Tennessee; and one sister-in-law Peggy Vincent Leija; by eleven grandchildren, Andy Williamson, Adam Love, Natalie Williamson Irvin, Brandy Vincent, Stephen Love, Lacey Willis Potter, Sonnie Ray, Kenneth Willis, Jimmy Burchfield, Chasity Kitchens and Stephanie Cooper; by 18 great-grandchildren, Tyler, Sara, Ethan, Amelia, Baylie, Tristan, Kaylynn, Brody, Gauge, Joseph, Chloe, Kacey, Vincent, Ian, Isaac, Bryson, Owen and Skylar and by one great-great-grandchild, Blakeleigh Grace.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one daughter, Stephanie Vincent; by one brother, Dallas Bomar and by one sister, Myrlin Duggins.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Friday, December 13, 2019 for visitation from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie.
Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is in charge of all arrangements.
Iva M. Gepford, daughter of the late George and Mattie Jackson, was born on November 30, 1935 and departed this life on Friday, December 6, 2019 at her residence in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 84 years.
Mrs. Gepford was a former Executive Secretary for Rockwell International in California. During her tenure at Rockwell, she was honored with two Snoopy Awards for professionalism, dedication and outstanding support that greatly enhanced space flight safety and mission success. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Sikeston, Missouri.
On October 4, 1975, in Long Beach, California, she was united in marriage to Bill Gepford. Mr. Gepford survives of their home in Sikeston, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by six brothers and two sisters.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Vera Lorraine Almond, daughter of the late Herman Norris and Elsie Sifford Norris, was born on December 27, 1929 in Chaffee, Missouri and departed this life on Tuesday, December 3, 2019 at her residence in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 89 years.
Mrs. Almond was a former employee of the United States Department of Agriculture, where she worked as an Admin Program Technician. She was a long-time member of Liberty Hill General Baptist Church in Aid. She was a life-time member of the Girls Scouts where she served as a Scout Leader, she was also involved with the University of Missouri Extension Club. She was a long-time member and past president of the Stoddard County Women’s Democrat Club. For many decades she served as the book-keeper for the Harper Cemetery in Aid. She had a heart for giving and helping others. Along with her husband, Billy Lee, they were known to open up their house and dinner table to anyone, family, friend and stranger who asked for help, or if they simply saw a need, they would provide whatever they had, with no strings attached. She was an avid volunteer and gave freely of her time and talents to many causes. When it came time to watch area sporting events, you could find her in the Bloomfield Wildcats purple and gold cheering on her favorite team.
She was united in marriage to Billy Lee Almond on July 10, 1949 in Kansas City, Missouri. Mr. Almond preceded her in death on May 16, 2015.
She is survived by one son, Rev. Terryl and wife Glinda Almond of Dexter; by one daughter, Dr. Donna Almond of Wappapello, Missouri; by one brother, Jimmie Norris of Acorn Ridge, Missouri; by one sister, Floella Deardorff of Dexter; by two granddaughters, Rachel Almond Lidle and husband Matt of Phoenix, Arizona and Rebekah Sims of Bloomington, Indiana and by three great-grandchildren, Harper Sims, Harrison Lidle and Deacon Sims.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Russell Norris; and by her daughter-in-law, Sherry Szczeblewski.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, on Sunday, December 8, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted on Sunday, December 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with her son, Rev. Terryl Almond officiating. Interment will follow in the West Pleasant Valley Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to 18 Fore Life, c/o Scott Kurse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri 63841 or Stoddard County Children’s Home, PO Box 164, Dexter, Missouri 63841 or John Irvin/John Brehmer Memorial Golf Tournament, c/o Mark Guethle, 720 Saddlespur, Dexter, Missouri 63841 or to an organization of the donor’s choice.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Lynn Davis, daughter of the late John and Virginia Bivens was born on November 8, 1962 in California and departed this life on December 2, 2019 at her residence in Dexter at the age of 57.
Mrs. Davis was an associate accountant for Tyson in Dexter having worked there for well over three decades. She enjoyed watching her children and grandchildren in their activities.
On February 24, 1982 she was united in marriage to Terry “Speedy” Davis in Dexter. Mr. Davis survives of their house in Dexter.
Besides her husband, she is survived by two sons, Terry Davis Jr of Dexter and Chris and his wife Kristen Davis of Dexter; by two daughters, Melinda Jo McCowan of Visalia, California and Sara Davis of Dexter; and by seven grandchildren, Kelby Hill, Kylah Hill, Conner, Hill, Kailey Welch, Alexis Davis, Jaylynn Davis and Krislyn Davis.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, December 6, 2019 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted on Friday, December 6, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Dale Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
