Junior Kenneth Reece, son of the late Victor James Reece and Janette Bertha White Reece, was born on March 31, 1940 in Dunklin County, Missouri and departed this life on August 20, 2024, in his Bernie, Missouri home at the age of 84.
Mr. Reece served in the Missouri Army National Guard. He was a farmer and construction worker. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was an avid reader. He had a soft spot for stray animals frequently rescuing abandoned cats and dogs.
On November 15, 1963, he was united in marriage to Doris June Shaver in Elgin, Illinois.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Laura Gomez (Patrick) of Huntsville, Alabama and his son, Junior Kenneth Reece, Jr. (Renea) of Bernie; by three brothers, Paul Reece of Ladysmith, Wisconsin, Ronnie Reece of Malden, Missouri and Bobby Reece of Bernie; by his sister, Linda Blevins, of Williamsville, Missouri; by his granddaughter, Catherine Gomez of Huntsville, Alabama, his grandson, Christopher Gomez and great grandson, Jaxon, both of Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers Roger Reece and James Reece and his half-brother, Howard Reece; by three sisters, Betty Meadows, Joyce Garrett and Carolyn Reece.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, August 23, 2024 at 11:00 A.M. in Stevens Chapel Cemetery in Malden, Missouri. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Paul Stemmett son of Mara Aletta Johanna Stemmett of Senekal, Free State and the late Adamus Paulus Stemmett was born on January 2, 1971, in Senekal, Free State, South Africa and departed this life on August 14, 2024, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 53.
Paul had worked as a lineman electrician in South Africa. He enjoyed fixing things that had been broken, fishing, and cooking BBQ. Paul loved being around his family and friends, especially his wife and two daughters. He had been coming to the United States for the last eight years to work on farms and was currently working for Murphy Grain.
On September 28, 1993, he was united in marriage to Jo-Ann Van Straaten in Kraaifontein, Western Cape. Mrs. Stemmett survives of their home in Mosselbay, South Africa.
Along with his wife and mother he is survived by his two daughters, Ashley Stemmett, and Kayla Stemmett both of Mosselbay, South Africa; by his brother, Erik Stemmett of Senekal, Free State; by two sisters, Louise Meiring of Hartenbos, South Africa, and Lenie Monk of Ficksburg, South Africa; and by many extended family and friends.
There are currently no services planned.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri is assisting the family with arrangements.
Donald Leo Brown, son of the late Leo C. Brown and Clara Lee Kuckuck Brown, was born on July 24, 1947, in Grand Rapids, Michigan, and departed this life on August 18, 2024, at his residence in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 77 years.
Mr. Brown was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving in Vietnam and he was a former registered nurse. He attended Trinity Methodist Church in Bloomfield. He enjoyed telling stories, traveling, geography, being outside, camping, canoeing, bird watching and flowers.
On April 16, 1994, in S. Charles, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Sheila Howell. Mrs. Brown survives of their home in Bloomfield.
Along with his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ryan Brown of Moscow Mills, Missouri, and Kevin Brock and wife Danielle of Wentzville, Missouri; by his daughter, Jaime Jarrell and husband Jeff of Dexter, Missouri; by his brother, James Brown of Troy, Michigan; and by four grandchildren, Thomas Brown of O’Fallon, Missouri, Hannah Jarrell of Dexter, Missouri, Jeffrey Jarrell of Dexter, Missouri; and Shelby Brock of Wentzville, Missouri.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Lisa Brown.
Visitation will be held at Trinity Methodist Church in Bloomfield, Missouri on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A memorial service will then be conducted at Trinity Methodist Church on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Steve Koerner officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Louis Womack, son of the late Raymond Womack and Ora Williams Womack, was born on December 15, 1924, in Darnell, Arkansas, and departed this life on August 18, 2024, at Puxico Nursing and Rehab in Puxico, Missouri, at the age of 99 years.
Mr. Womack was a former farmer for 20 years, also, he had worked for Stone Container Corp in Chicago, Illinois and for the Dexter Daily Statesman in Dexter, Missouri. He attended Pleasant Grove Church and was a resident of Dexter. He enjoyed discussing politics and watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball games. He loved to read and used to read a book a week.
On March 27, 1943, in Blytheville, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Frances Shaw. Mrs. Womack preceded him in death on October 12, 2014.
He is survived by his son, Raymond Womack (Suzan) of Cole City, Illinois; by his daughter, Janet Dodge of Dexter, Missouri; by his sister-in-law, Billie Womack of Dexter, Missouri; by six grandchildren, Alan (Staci), Sherry, Larry (Tammy), Andrea, Danielle (Bob), and Bobbi Ann (Scott); by several great grandchildren and several great-great grandchildren.
Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Bobby Womack; by two brothers, Robert Womack and Dewey Womack; and by four sisters, Geraldine Broyles, Mary Hawks, Ruth Williams, and Velda Womack.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, August 22, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, August 22, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Paul Pierce officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Dannie Ray Hodge, son of the late Cecil E. Hodge and Ada “Teny” Tucker Hodge, was born on February 9, 1952, in Bloomfield, Missouri, and departed this life on August 16, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 72 years.
Mr. Hodge was a Veteran of the United States Navy, serving in Vietnam. He was a former employee of Arvin Meritor in Dexter, Missouri, retiring after 31 years of service and a resident of Bernie, Missouri. He was of the Baptist faith, and he enjoyed fishing, camping, and shooting matches.
On September 8, 1979, in Kinder, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Patsy Craft. Mrs. Hodge survives of their home in Bernie.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, Logan Hodge and wife Halee of Bernie, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Colton Hyslop and wife Kimberly, Karlee Hodge, and Kynlee Hodge; by his great-granddaughter, Aliya, by one great-grandchild on the way; and by two nephews and one niece.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Howard.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, August 20, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
