Beverly Watson James, age 86, died on October 23, 2018 at Laclede Groves in St. Louis, where she had resided for seven years.

She was born October 26, 1931 in Malden, MO, the daughter of the late Almus and Alma Clary Watson. She was married to Gary D. James for 61 years. He preceded her in death, as did their son, Michael D. James.

Beverly is survived by her son Scott (Nancy) James; grandchildren Lindsey James, Rachael (Nick) James, Andrew James, and Matthew James; brothers Gaylon (Carolyn) Watson and Jerry (Donna) Watson; sister-in-law Linda (John) Green; and other loved ones and dear friends.

A Dexter, Missouri resident for 45 years, Beverly was an avid volunteer who contributed many hours to the Stoddard County Children’s Home and was on boards of that organization for more than 20 years. In 1992 she was named the Dexter Chamber of Commerce Woman of the Year. 

A memorial service will be held at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, MO, on Friday, November 9, 2018, with visitation at 10am and the service at 11am. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Stoddard County Children’s Home, PO Box 164, Dexter, MO 63841.

Michael Ray Traughber, son of Verlin and Julie Traughber both of Yellville, Arkansas, was born on February 1, 1966 in Kennet, Missouri and passed away unexpectedly on October 22, 2018 at his residence in Bull Shoals, Arkansas at the age of 52.

Mike lived in Missouri, Arizona, and Arkansas. He was a mechanic and automotive enthusiast.

Besides his parents, he is survived by; three children, Josh Traughber, Heather Claussen, and Marcus Traughber; Seven grandchilden; siblings, Verlin Pardon, Tammie Tilmon, and Linda Traughber; and by many aunts, uncles, and nephews.

Memorial services will held on Friday, October 26 2018 at 3:00 P.M. at Spirit & Truth Worship Center in Bloomfield, Missouri.

Ronnie E. Haney, son of the late Joe Haney and Mary Jennings Haney was born on July 26, 1964 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on October 23, 2018 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff at the age of 54 years.

Mr. Haney was the Manager for B. Dawson Farms for many years.  He attended the Pleasant Grove Church near Dexter and was a resident of rural Dexter.

On December 9, 1988 he was united in marriage to Georgia Corlies in Dexter.  Mrs. Haney survives of the home in Dexter.

Besides his wife, Georgia, he was survived by one daughter, Kayse Jo Bond of Dexter; by one brother, Timmy Haney of Dexter; by one sister, Lori Massey (Mike) of Mound City, Kansas; by one granddaughter, McKayla Annesser of Dexter.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, October 25, 2018 after 4:00 PM.  Funeral service will be conducted on Friday, October 26, 2018 at 10:00 AM in the

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Paul Pierce officiating.  Interment will follow at the Sycamore Cemetery near Dexter.

Memorials may be made to Sycamore Cemetery or Armstead Dowdy Cemetery.  Envelopes will be provided.

Juanita Asher Loveless, 93, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri died Friday, October 19, 2018 at her home.

She was born October 6, 1925 in Success, Arkansas to James Jackson and Oda Mae Woolard Asher.

She and William Clarence Loveless were married October 28, 1946 at Piggott, Arkansas. He preceded her in death on August 12, 2000.

Juanita was a graduate of Corning High School in Corning, Arkansas.

She worked for Sunshine Cracker Factory in St. Louis right out of High School. She then was a bookkeeper for Thompson and Short who operated a retail store in Parma, Missouri. She next kept the books for her husband's used car dealership and garage while devoting her life to family as a wonderful homemaker raising their two daughters. 

Juanita and her husband intitally lived in Parma, followed by a move to Dexter, Missouri. In 2007 Juanita moved to Cape Girardeau.

Over the years, she was a member of Church of Christ in Parma, Dexter and eventually in Cape Girardeau.

Survivors include her two daughters, Lynne Loveless of Cape Girardeau, Pamela (Rodney) Robertson of Leawood, Kansas; two grandchildren, Laura Emily (Clifton A.) Martin of Prairie Village, Kansas, Tyler Adam (Kelly L.) Robertson of Leawood, Kansas; two great-grandchildren, Olivia Emily Martin and Emmaline Asher Martin. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, William Clarence Loveless; parents, Oda Mae and James Jackson Asher; one sister, Norma E. Asher Short; and three brothers, Noel F., James Kermit and Lowell Jackson Asher.

Friends may call 11:00 am to noon on Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau.

Funeral service will follow at noon Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau with Elder William Meyers officiating.

Burial will be at Dexter City Cemetery in Dexter.

Memorial contributions may be given to Children's Homes, Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, AR 72450. 

Kathryn Louise Keasler, daughter of the late Willie Earl Vieth and Helen Dawson Vieth, was born in Vinson, Missouri on November 7, 1935 and departed this life at her daughter’s residence in Cordova, Tennessee at the age of 82 Years.

Mrs. Keasler ran a Pre-School Day Care in Bernie and was loved by many.  She was a member of White Oak Grove General Baptist Church of Rural Bernie, previously she had been a member of Parma General Baptist Church for many years.

She was united in marriage to Carl Gene Keasler in Vinson, Missouri on October 5, 1956.  Mr. Keasler preceded his wife in death on December 8, 2017.

Survivors include four children, Kathy King & husband Paul of Cordova, Tennessee, Kerri Patton & husband Bill of Collierville, Tennessee, Kim Keasler of Lakeland, Tennessee and Kris Keasler & wife Cathy of Bernie, Missouri; by two brothers, Roger Vieth and Bill Vieth both of Bernie, Missouri; by one sister, Peggy Cox of Houma, Louisiana;  by eight grandchildren, Brian Payne & Wife Alicia, Gentri Calvin & husband Jon,  Cortney May & husband Bryan, Emily Payne, Jacob Rowland, Whittney Carter, Daniel Payne, and Blake Keasler;  by six Great-grandchildren, Kylah Payne, Bryson Payne and Ballen Payne, Lydia Calvin, Hudson & Miller May; also by other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death other than by her parents and by her husband, by one sister, Carolyn Lutes; by one great-grandson, Jackson Cooper May.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Thursday, October 25, 2018 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.   Funeral Services will be conducted on Friday Morning, October 26, 2018 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri at 11:00 A.M.   Rev. Gerald Fadler officiating.  Interment will follow.   Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

In Lieu of Flowers memorials may be made to:

Jackson Cooper May Memorial Fund

6000 Briarcrest Ave

Memphis, Tennessee  38120