Betty Florence Kitterman, daughter of the late Chester Olen Pickard and Velma Mae Simmons Pickard, was born on June 21, 1941, in Iron City, Tennessee, and departed this life on February 16, 2022, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 80 years.
Mrs. Kitterman was a former medical secretary. She attended the Christian Church in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and was a resident of Cape Girardeau.
She is survived by her son, Donald Kitterman of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by three daughters, Julia Emery of St. Charles, Missouri, Nancee Mareschel of St. Peters, Missouri, and Rebecca Johnson of Hillsboro, Missouri; by her brother, Donald Pickard of Marble Hill, Missouri; and by her sister, Shelby Palmatory of Jackson, Missouri; and by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Chester Pickard, Billy Pickard, and David Pickard; and by her sister, Willodean Kettering.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Sunday, February 20, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
A memorial service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Judith Elaine Hankins of Morehouse, Missouri, daughter of the late James Charles and Velva (Little) Hankins born on June 14, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri passed away on February 10, 2022 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 66 years.
She lived in the Morehouse area most of her life. Judith enjoyed reading and collecting books. She worked for the Morehouse Public Library.
Judith is survived by three brothers Ron Hankins of Morehouse, Missouri; Jim Hankins of House Springs, Missouri and Jeff Hankins of Morehouse, Missouri, one sister Robie Kay Hankins and husband Fadhel Alkhazaly of Pevely, Missouri; one niece Tyanna Putnam of Canalou, Missouri; one great nephew Collin, two great nieces Kyleigh and Katelyn; and five great great nephews and nieces; two close friends Robin Ogden and Kenzie Ogden of Morehouse, Missouri. As well as a host of family and friends.
She is preceded in death by her parents by her parents James and Velva Hankins; two brothers Don Hankins and Gary Hankins.
Graveside service will be held Saturday February 19, 11:00 A.M. at the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter Missouri with Brother Charlie Robertson officiating with Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
Dale Kirkbride, son of the late Richard Kirkbride and Katherine Grampp Medler, was born on March 14, 1946, in Harrison, Arkansas, and departed this life on February 15, 2022, at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Missouri, at the age of 75 years.
Mr. Kirkbride was a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving with MCB 11 Seabees in Vietnam. Dale established and was the owner of Pizza Villa in Dexter, Missouri and was a resident of Dexter. He had also worked in construction.
On December 3, 1993, he was united in marriage to Peggy Manuel in Branson, Missouri. Mrs. Kirkbride survives at her residence in Dexter, Missouri.
Other than by his wife, Peggy Kirkbride he is survived by two sons, Mark Kirkbride of Olathe, Kansas, and Larry Manuel of Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters, Laura Kirkbride of Cottleville, Missouri, and Paula Richardson of Piggott, Arkansas; by his brother, Steve Kirkbride of Rolla, Missouri; and by seven grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Joyce Harris.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, February 19, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, February 19, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Charles Richardson officiating.
Interment will follow on Sunday, February 20, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. in the Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Jack Ferguson, son of the late Bruce Ferguson and Alice Studdard Ferguson, was born on December 25, 1946, in Blytheville, Arkansas, and departed this life on February 12, 2022, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 75 years.
Mr. Ferguson was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a truck driver for 45 years and a resident of Dexter, Missouri.
On November 21, 1964, in Caruthersville, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Jacqueline Burnett. Mrs. Ferguson survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife Jacqueline, he is survived by two sons, Mike Ferguson of Malden, Missouri, and Eddie Ferguson (Sarah) of Rose Hill, Kansas; by two daughters, Candy Duppass (James) of Arnold, Missouri, and Windy Freeman (Tara) of Spokane, Washington; by his sister, Betty Arnold of Bogard, Missouri; and by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Clinton Ferguson, Bruce Ferguson Jr., and J. B. Ferguson.
No services are planned.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Phillip Lloyd Short, son of the late Odes Short and Mildred Luermann Short, was born on April 23, 1932, in Success, Arkansas, and departed this life on February 11, 2022, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Arkansas, at the age of 89 years.
Mr. Short was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. He was a former teacher and retired from Neelyville Schools where he taught Geography and Social Studies and he was a former farmer. He was an active member of the First General Baptist Church in Corning, Arkansas, and a resident of Neelyville, Missouri.
On October 19, 1958, in Essex, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Opal Coffey. Mrs. Short survives of their home in Neelyville.
In addition to his wife Opal, he is survived by his daughter, Renee Ritter and husband Steve of Williford, Arkansas; by his brother, Kenneth Short and wife Dottie of Houston, Texas; by two sisters, Shirley Schif of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, and Wanda Wyatt and husband Wendell of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by his sister-in-law, Jean Isbell and husband Bob of Dexter, Missouri; by his brother-in-law, Lewis “Bud” Coffey of Dexter, Missouri; and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brad Short; by his brother, Wayne Short, and by his brother-in-law, Charles Schif.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Richard Robinson (Phillip’s cousin) officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
