Joe Allen Vinson, son of the late W.R. Vinson and Mary Taylor Vinson, was born on the family farm in Essex, Missouri, on July 5, 1932. He departed from this life on May 30, 2022, at Winchester Nursing Center in Bernie, Missouri, at the age of 89 years old.
Following four years of service in the United States Army, Joe received a Bachelors of Science degree in forestry at the University of Missouri. It was there that he met Carol DeVinna, who would become his wife of 63 years.
After they wed on December 28, 1958, Joe and Carol returned home to Dexter, Missouri, where he joined his aunt and uncle in their family business and eventually became the owner of Chrisman Oil and Chrisman Art Gallery. It was this latter role that took him around the country in search of wildlife art and allowed him to work with many artists and other lovers of art.
Joe was an avid outdoorsman and lover of nature and could usually be found spending his free time hunting ducks with the family or fishing in his pond. Perhaps his greatest passion, however, was spending time with his family, whether it be at the family dinners he hosted for over 40 years, teaching his granddaughter the joys of fishing, or, as he often did later in life, sitting around his art gallery to visit with the many family members who stopped by each day.
He is survived by his wife, Carol Vinson; by his son, David Vinson and wife Victoria of Dexter, Missouri; by his daughter, Sherri Burleson and husband Terry of Dexter, Missouri; by his granddaughter, Claire Hazlett and husband Eric of Memphis, Tennessee; and by his great-grandson, Harrison James Hazlett; by two sisters, Marian Emerson and husband Don of Centerville, Missouri, and Ann Dubrouillet and husband Dave of Essex, Missouri; and by his brother-in-law, Alberto Wancel of St Louis, Missouri.
Joe was preceded in death by both of his parents and his beloved sister, Sue Wancel.
Memorials may be made to 18Fore Life, c/o Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri 63841, or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38101, in memory of Joe.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, June 2, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Reverend Don Kennedy officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Belinda Ann Razer, daughter of the late Bob Razer and Cloetta “Corky” Oliver Razer, was born on October 10, 1964, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on May 29, 2022, at Aspire Health and Rehab, in Malden, Missouri, at the age of 57 years.
Ms. Razer was a resident of Dexter Missouri, and she was of the Christian faith.
She is survived by two brothers, Terry Meeker of San Antonio, Texas and Robert Dale Razer of Mobile, Alabama; by her nephew, Ian Wolfgang of St. Louis, Missouri; and by her faithful friend of 40 years, Sandra Ramsey of Bernie, Missouri.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ricky Razer.
A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 11, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Alabaster Vessel Women’s Ministry Building, 27 W Business Hwy 60 Rear in Dexter, Missouri. Interment will follow in the Essex Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Johnny “Jay” Eugene Daniels, son of the late Johnnie F. Daniels and Bernice Henson Daniels, was born on May 15, 1947, in Parma, Missouri, and departed this life on May 28, 2022, at the John J Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 75 years.
Mr. Daniels was a Veteran of the United States Army and a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri. He owned and operated several Auto Body Shops until his retirement in 2010. After his retirement, he enjoyed drag racing, fishing, and spending time with his grandchildren.
He is survived by his long-time companion, Melissa England of Bloomfield, Missouri; by two daughters, Ashley Faries (Mike) of Dexter, Missouri, and Roni England (Derek) of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his brother, Tommy Daniels (Sharon) of Parma, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Jay-Thomas Marron, Roan Marron and Blakley Marron all of Dexter, Missouri; and Ryker Dale of Bloomfield, Missouri.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Irvin Daniels.
No services are currently planned.
Wilma Arcena McGowen, 97, of Puxico, Missouri went to be with the Lord May 26, 2022, at Auburn Creek Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Wilma was born October 06, 1924 in Puxico, Missouri to the late Audrey Azel Allen and Dena Ann Hickman Allen.
She was united in marriage to Hubert “Dude” McGowen on December 05, 1940 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Wilma was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church for 84 years, serving as clerk, Sunday School Teacher and many other areas. She played the piano entirely by ear, which she considered her heavenly gift. Wilma enjoyed gardening and brightening lives with her beautiful flowers. She loved quilting with her mother, and her children and grandchildren were gifted with special wedding quilts.
She is survived by two sons Jummy (Marsha) McGowen of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Terry (Trish) McGowen of Puxico, Missouri; six grandchildren Brian (Peggy) McGowen of Puxico, Missouri, Drs. Sarah (Roy) Phillips of Lexington, South Carolina, Nan (Brad) Beaird of Columbia, Missouri, Brandon (Krystal) McGowen of Puxico, Missouri, Eric (Kristi) McGowen of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Julie (Aaron) Kuehle of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; twelve great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Audrey and Dena Allen; husband Hubert “Dude” McGowen; one son Dr. Sammy H. McGowen and three brothers Ralph, Everett and Elmer Allen. A host of family and friends also survive.
Visitation will be on Thursday June 02, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday June 02, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel in Puxico, Missouri with Rev. Gary Burns officiating and Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Interment will follow directly after the service at Duck Creek Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri.
Wilma Arcena McGowen, 97, of Puxico, Missouri went to be with the Lord May 26, 2022, at Auburn Creek Assisted Living in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Wilma was born October 06, 1924 in Puxico, Missouri to the late Audrey Azel Allen and Dena Ann Hickman Allen.
She was united in marriage to Hubert “Dude” McGowen on December 05, 1940 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Wilma was a member of Pleasant Valley Missionary Baptist Church for 84 years, serving as clerk, Sunday School Teacher and many other areas. She played the piano entirely by ear, which she considered her heavenly gift. Wilma enjoyed gardening and brightening lives with her beautiful flowers. She loved quilting with her mother, and her children and grandchildren were gifted with special wedding quilts.
She is survived by two sons Jummy (Marsha) McGowen of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Terry (Trish) McGowen of Puxico, Missouri; six grandchildren Brian (Peggy) McGowen of Puxico, Missouri, Drs. Sarah (Roy) Phillips of Lexington, South Carolina, Nan (Brad) Beaird of Columbia, Missouri, Brandon (Krystal) McGowen of Puxico, Missouri, Eric (Kristi) McGowen of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Julie (Aaron) Kuehle of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; twelve great grandchildren and three great great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents Audrey and Dena Allen; husband Hubert “Dude” McGowen; one son Dr. Sammy H. McGowen and three brothers Ralph, Everett and Elmer Allen. A host of family and friends also survive.
Visitation will be on Thursday June 02, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday June 02, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel in Puxico, Missouri with Rev. Gary Burns officiating and Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Interment will follow directly after the service at Duck Creek Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri.
