Terry Dean Gaines, son of the late Bobby Dean Gaines and Nedra Ann Beckham Gaines, was born on June 11, 1958, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on May 26, 2024, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 65 years.
In his more youthful days, Terry loved fishing and hunting almost as much as he loved being a Dad. He spent his free time reading and listening to music, both of which were lifelong passions. If you've seen Beau from The Ranch, you've nailed his personality. To know him was to love him. He will be deeply remembered by his children and friends as someone who was wonderfully sentimental, kind, and selfless. He would often say that money had little value to him. Moments and his family mattered above all else. This sense of family and stability will live on in his children forever, along with his wonderful sense of humor. We would be remiss to not add his faithful dog, Molly. Most days you could find him by her side, listening to Eric Church.
He is survived by his son, Jesse Lee Dean Gaines of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by two daughters, Kayla Gaines of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Cassie Kindzierski and husband Lance of Crestview, Florida; by his sister, Tracey Gaines of Dexter, Missouri; and by ten grandchildren, Landyn, Elias, Gabriella, Aubrianna, Jaxson, Jason, Carter, Evelyn, Audrey, and Julien.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A memorial service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Brenda Sidira Schatz, was born on October 13, 1943, in Payton, Missouri to Dwight Teets and Veda DeJournet. She passed away peacefully at her home in Advance on May 30, 2024.
Brenda will be fondly remembered by her surviving family members and friends: her beloved husband Bill Schatz Sr; her children: Patricia (David) Damron, Angie (Tim) Damron, Lisa Damron, Ronnie (Amy) Damron, Bill (Teri) Schatz Jr, Matthew (Jan) Schatz, and Shelly (Mike) Dougan; her siblings , Elden Teets, Dennis (Shirley) Teets, Randy (Theresa) Teets, Zelma McTurnen, and Gwen (Steven) Shirrel; Brenda is also survived by 22 grandchildren (and one on the way) and 17 great-Grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of many friends and family.
She is now reunited in heaven with her parents Dwight and Veda, her son Bradley Schatz, her brother Stanley Teets, her sister Karen Williams, and other loved ones who have gone before her.
Graveside Services to honor Brenda's life will be held at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri at 1PM on Monday June 3rd. A visitation will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter.
Brenda will always be cherished for her kindness, warmth, and love for her family. May she rest in eternal peace.
Ruth Medlin, daughter of the late Ralph Fralick and Ella Gray Thomas Fralick, was born on January 23, 1936, in Clarkton, Missouri, and departed this life on May 20, 2024, at her residence in Pennsauken, New Jersey, at the age of 88 years.
Mrs. Medlin had worked in retail sales for Sears in Flint, Michigan and she was a seamstress. She was a member of New Life Christian Fellowship in Grand Blanc, Michigan. She loved playing the piano and organ and enjoyed going to nursing homes to play for the residents.
On March 1, 1952, in Essex, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Dawsey Medlin Sr. Mr. Medlin preceded her in death on October 8, 1982.
She is survived by her son, Dawsey Medlin Jr. and wife Tonya of Pennsauken, New Jersey; by her son-in-law, Harold Locke of Flint, Michigan; by her sister, Lois Hicks of Bernie, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Christopher Locke of Flint, Michigan, Kayla Locke Parsell and husband Aaron of Swartz Creek, Michigan, and Kelly Medlin Hoos and husband Jeffrey of Manassas, Virginia; and by three great-grandchildren, Myles Parsell, Molly Parsell, and Dawsey Hoos.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Darlene Locke; by three brothers, Thomas Fralick, Frank Fralick, and Hershel Fralick; by three sisters, Ruby Stanfield, Flora Bell Blocker, and Mildred Fralick, and by one sister in infancy.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, May 28, 2024, at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Rodney Huckstep, son of Fay Huckstep of Marble Hill, Missouri, and the late Jerry Huckstep, was born on December 30, 1960, in Advance, Missouri, and departed this life on May 27, 2024, at Jackson Manor in Jackson, Missouri, at the age of 63 years.
Mr. Huckstep was an Automotive Electrician for Auto Trim Design in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and he was a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri. He enjoyed restoring old cars, especially his 66 Chevelle and he was a fan of NASCAR and drag races. He loved sweet tea, and his dogs.
Along with his mother, he is survived by his son, Timothy Huckstep of Marble Hill, Missouri; by his brother, Randy Huckstep of Thomson, Georgia; by two sisters, Dianna Hanners of Jackson, Missouri and Deborah Abernathy of O’Fallon, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Tyler Huckstep, Bralen Huckstep, and Katelyn Huckstep; and by three great-grandchildren, Braxton Tims, Kingston Tims, and Kinsley Huckstep.
Other than by his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Huckstep.
Graveside services were held in Old Union Cemetery in Bessville, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
Wesley Beaird, son of the late Ralph Beaird and Cassie Onieda Murphy Beaird, was born September 17, 1939, in Bernie, Missouri and departed this life on May 25, 2024, in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 84.
Mr. Beaird worked as a foreman for Liberty Township until he retired. He also farmed and was a member of the National Guard for 6 years. He was a member of the Assembly of God in Bernie, Missouri.
On October 31, 1959, in Bernie, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Reva Irene Stearnes. Mrs. Beaird survives of their home in Bernie, Missouri.
Other than his wife he is survived by, one daughter, Marla Tilmon and husband James of Bernie, Missouri; one sister, Neva Wilson of Bernie, Missouri; two grandchildren, Andrew Tilmon and wife Misty and Michael Tilmon and wife Ashlynn; six great-grandchildren, C.J Tilmon, Jackson Tilmon, Liam Tilmon, Grayson Tilmon, Jace Tilmon and Carter Tilmon.
Other than his parents, he is preceded in death by four brothers, Weston Beaird, Ronnie Beaird, Donald Beaird and Kennett Beaird; six sisters, Geneva Poston, Reva Medlin, Ruby Nunn, Mary Blevins, Louella Smith and Audrey Hatchel.
Visitation will be held Wednesday May 29, 2024, at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted May 29, 2024, at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Mark Thrasher officiating. Interment will follow in Chalk Bluff Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in assisting with arrangements.
