Ronald W. King was born on May 3, 1944 in Bernie, Missouri to the late Bertis Royal King & Bertie Bell McElyea King. He departed this life on Tuesday, June 25, 2019 in Dexter at the age of 75 years 1 month and 22 days.

Ronald W. King served with the Missouri Highway Patrol, was a Deputy Sheriff for Dunklin County, was a Malden Police Officer and investigator and later was a truck driver. Ronald was a member of the Masonic Lodge in Campbell. He served in the Naval reserves and was a member of the Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell. He was a private pilot and enjoyed flying, riding his motorcycle, boating and fishing. Ronald was united in marriage to Geraldine Heckman on June 30, 1973 in Lakewood, Colorado. She survives of the home.

His other survivors include: 

Son: Jamie Ray King of Bernie.

Daughter: Rhonda Clayton & husband, Stanley of Campbell.

7 Grandchildren: Courtney King of Dexter, Cody King of Dexter, Adam Lawhon of Poplar Bluff, Kyla Medlin & husband, Justin of Malden, Hali Conley & husband, John of Bernie, Keith Clayton of Dexter & Travis Clayton of Campbell.

4 Great-grandchildren: Lilly Lawhon, Avery & Ayra Medlin, Ella Conley & one on the way.

2 Sisters: Shirley Crow of Bernie & Carolyn Robinson & husband, Joe of Malden.

Brother-in-law: Robert Heckman & wife, Rhonda.

He was preceded in death by his parents, sister: Nonna Reed and 1 great-granddaughter: Braylynn Lawhon.

 

Visitation will be held Friday June 28, 2019 from 4-5 P.M. at the Landess Funeral Home in Malden.  Funeral services will follow at 5:00 P.M. with Reverend Bryan Johnson officiating.

Jessamine “Tiny” Johns, daughter of the late Ira Cecil Tucker and Laycofa Wilfong Tucker, was born on May 15, 1927 in Indianapolis, Indiana and departed this life on June 23, 2019 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 92 years.

Mrs. Johns was a farmer’s wife and homemaker.  She was a member of Brown General Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri, Brown Church Quilting Ladies and the Puxico VFW Auxiliary #7782. 

On February 23, 1944, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Vernon Johns.  Mr. Johns preceded her in death on November 7, 1999.

She is survived by two sons, Kevin Johns (Janet) of Dudley and Larry Johns (Debbie) of Jackson; by two daughters, Patti McLean (Rick) of Puxico and Darlene Johns of Cape Girardeau; by her son-in-law, Dale Taylor of Puxico; by her brother, Ira Tucker of Puxico, by her sister, Donna Gilmore of Puxico; by eleven grandchildren, David Taylor (Anna), Matthew Taylor (Janell), Chrystal Holman (Jeff), Brandi Robinson (Andy), Danielle Massey, Coltan Johns (Lauren), Samuel Loos, Sarah Loos, Jennifer Koenig (Jarod), Caleb Johns (Jackie), and Emily Johns; by eleven great-grandchildren, Scott Taylor (Heather), Dustin Taylor (Danielle) Wyatt Taylor (Jayna), Alivia Taylor, Bailey McLean, Corbin McGowen, Aricka Robinson, Isabella Robinson, Benjamin Koenig, Rebekah Koenig and Elijah Koenig; and by three great-great-grandchildren, Rylee Taylor, Mallie Jo Taylor and Kimber Taylor.

Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Glendon Johns, by her daughter, Bonnie J. Taylor; by her brother Martin Tucker and by three sisters, Ada Gail Hodge, Mamie Lee Mash and Alibea Midgett.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Funeral services will then be conducted at Brown General Baptist Church in Puxico on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ray Placher and Rev. John Buttry officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Brown Church Cemetery in Puxico.

Larry Lynn Barrett, son of the late Bobby D. Barrett and Correene G. Sitton, was born on December 3, 1965 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on June 24, 2019 at his residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 53 years.

Mr. Barrett installed drywall for Mid South Painting and Drywall in Dexter.  He loved spending time outdoors; hunting and fishing.

He is survived by his brother, Robert Barrett and wife Christine of Bloomfield, Missouri; by two sisters, Brenda Cox of Bernie, Missouri and Donna South and husband James of Dexter, Missouri; by his niece, Amy South of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his nephew, Adam South and wife Angela of Florissant, Missouri; by his great-niece, Scarlett South; and by his best friend, Ken Owens.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, June 29, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Memorial services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter on Saturday, June 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dale Jones officiating.  Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.

Bobby G. Fowler, son of the late Albert Fowler and Arel Wilson Fowler, was born on March 16, 1934 in Iuka, Mississippi and departed this life on June 22, 2019 at Mulberry Manor in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 85 years.

Mr. Fowler was a veteran of the United State Air Force, retiring after 20 years as Technical Sergeant.   After he retired from the military, he was a former Start-up Engineer for Bechtel Corporation.  Bobby was a member of New Bethel General Baptist Church in Dexter.  He was an avid golfer and loved to bowl.

On January 25, 1955, in Smithfield, North Carolina, he was united in marriage to Shirley Parker.  Mrs. Fowler preceded him in death on June 11, 2017.

He is survived by two daughters, Sandy Hutchcraft and husband Tim of Dexter, Missouri and Jilda Everhart and husband William of Greensboro, North Carolina; by his brother, Joe Fowler of Red Bud, Illinois; by his sister, Voncilla “Tootie” Ray of Blytheville, Arkansas; by two grandchildren, Chris Hutchcraft and wife Stacey and Michael Gillie; and by three great-grandchildren, Hayden Hutchcraft, Grady Hutchcraft and Kayla Hutchcraft.

Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Albert Fowler, Jimmy Fowler and Pete Fowler; and by his sister, Alberta Cornelison.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. 

Funeral Services will then be conducted at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on Thursday, June 27, 2019 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Jamie Jones officiating. 

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.

Steve P. Hall, son of the late Vernon P. Hall and Lillian Davenport Hall, was born on June 17, 1954 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, June 23, 2019 at Southeast Health of Cape Girardeau at the age of 65 years.

Mr. Hall was a route salesman for LKQ/Keystone.  He was a member of First Baptist Church in Dexter and the Dexter Masonic Lodge #532.  Steve was a pilot and loved to fly.  He enjoyed being outdoors; camping, fishing or hunting.

On December 21, 1979, in Las Vegas, Nevada, he was united in marriage to Diane Hodder.  Mrs. Hall survives of their home in Dexter.

In addition to his wife, Diane, he is survived by his son, Matt Hall of Dexter and by his grandson, Hunter P. Hall.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. 

Masonic Rites will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with funeral services to immediately follow with Rev. Don Kennedy officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.