Clay Deloyt Pruitt, son of Betty Roach Pruitt of Bloomfield, Missouri and the late Sammy L. Pruitt, was born on September 5, 1974 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on February 4, 2020 at his residence in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 45 years.
Mr. Pruitt was a veteran of the United States Army and a former truck driver.
In addition to his mother Betty, he is survived by his brother, William R. Spencer of West Palm Beach, Florida; and by four sisters, Donna Gregory of Bloomfield, Missouri, Jennie Pruitt, Dana Relli (Donald Marshall), and Amanda McWilson (Randy), all of Jackson, Missouri.
A memorial service will be conducted at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Randy McWilson officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Doyle Wayne Canady, son of Pauline Semancik of Delta, Missouri and the late Velmer “RED” Canady was born on June 7, 1957 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 62 years.
Mr. Canady was a former Boiler Maker for Local Union 27 in St. Louis, Missouri, member of the Morley Baptist Church, and a resident of Morley, Missouri
He was united in marriage to Cindy Lyn Dunker on October 1, 1977 in Rockview, Missouri. Mrs. Canady survives of the home in Morley.
Besides his wife, Cindy and mother, Pauline Semancik, other survivors include two sons, Anthony Travis of Saint Marys, Georgia and Eric Canady (Chasity) of Morley; one daughter, Amy Brzycki (Bryan) of St. Louis, Missouri; three brothers, David Canady of Cherokee Ridge, Arkansas, Tommy Canady and Jerry Canady both of Cape Girardeau; two sisters, Mary Jo Summers of Scott City, Missouri and Diane Amelunke of Delta; also six grandchildren, Mallory, Hailey, Madeline, Lydia, Katelyn, and Tyler.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 until 2:00 on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Home in Oran.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Saturday at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Jim Matthews officiating.
Interment will follow at the New Morley Cemetery.
Janet Sue Arnold, daughter of the late Edgar Kinser and Alma Lee Pritchett Kinser, was born on August 9, 1947 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on February 3, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 72 years.
Mrs. Arnold was a homemaker, she attended Lighthouse Christian Center and she was a resident of Dexter, Missouri.
On November 19, 1966, in Dexter, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Robert Glen “Bob” Arnold. Mr. Arnold preceded her in death on August 5, 2016.
She is survived by two daughters, Michelle Hardin and husband Shane Pashia of Dexter, Missouri and Bobbi Whitacre and husband Jason of Murphysboro, Illinois; by her brother, Rick Glen Kinser and wife Pamela of Dexter, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Tyler Robert Hardin, Dylan Keith Hardin (Ashley Platoff), Hunter Kinser Hardin (Lari Jean Spitzer), Justus Whitacre and Justin Pashia; by four great-grandchildren, Ben, Oliver, Isabella and Zeke; and by her nephew, Anthony.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, February 6, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Friday, February 7, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Tim Russell officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Lee R. Kure, age 62, left this world unexpectedly, but in peace on January 31, 2020 at his residence. Born on July 7, 1957 in Joliet, Illinois to Raymond and Joylyn (Boldt) Kure.
Formerly of Lockport, Illinois, where he attended Kelvin Grove Grade School, Lockport Township High School, and was a former member of Shepherd of the Hill Lutheran Church.
Lee moved to Puxico, Missouri 20 years ago, where he retired early and enjoyed a leisurely life, fishing in the lakes near his home. As a teen, Lee was a 4-H member who enjoyed working on his grandfather, Clarence Boldt’s farm in Lemont, Illinois. He was fond of nature, animals, and had a great love of dogs. Lee enjoyed traveling, hiking, and camping on family trips to National Parks in western USA. Lee had a good sense of humor, and also played a good game of pool - one of his favorite pastimes.
Preceded in death by his father, Raymond A. Kure.
Survived by his mother, Joylyn (Boldt) Kure of Lockport, Illinois; one sister, Kelly Kure of Sarasota, Florida; one daughter, Jennifer (Dennis) Franklin of Naples, Florida; three grandchildren and two great-grandchildren; Survived by aunts, cousins, and friends.
Private family services will be held at a later date.
Online condolences can be made at mathisfuneralhomes.com.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Shirley Young, daughter of the late Joseph Hurst and Clara Hildebrand Hurst was born on December 15, 1938 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life at her residence in Oran on February 3, 2020 at the age of 81 years.
Mrs. Young was a former employee at the Oran International Hat Factory, T & H grocery in Oran and Amerimart in Benton, Missouri before her retirement. She was also a member of the Guardian Angel Church.
She was first united in marriage to Walter Don Vance in Oran. Mr. Vance preceded her in death on August 2, 2015. She was then united in marriage Gene Young in Blodgett, Missouri and he preceded her in death on July 20, 2009.
Survivors include three daughters, Jeannine Stause (Scott) or Oran, Debra Frala (Brian) of Oran, and Kimberly Crump (Billy) of Scott City; by thirteen grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Keith Allen Vance, two brothers, Richard Hurst and Arlen Hurst.
Visitation will be held at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Home in Oran from 4:00 until 7:00 P.M. on Thursday, February 6, 2020 with a prayer mass at 4:00 P.M.
Funeral mass will be conducted on Friday, February 7, 2020 at the Guardian Angel Catholic Church at 10:00 A.M. with Father Randy Tochtrop officiating.
Interment will follow in the Forest Hills Cemetery near Morley.
Pallbearers: Ryan Frala, Mike Bramlett, Dylan Cooper, Steven Mock, Nick Cooper and Noah Crump.
