Carolyn Sue Badgett Latimore - Age 78, died Monday, May 16, 2016, at her home in Sikeston.
Born September 26, 1937, at Diehlstadt, MO, to the late James Franklin and Hazel Marie Layne Badgett, Carolyn was the Salutatorian of her graduating class at Diehlstadt High School. She had lived in Dexter a number of years where she was a member of the West Side Baptist Church and sang in a ladies trio that often included her daughters. She later moved to Sikeston where she was a member of the Sikeston Community Church. She was a devoted and dedicated wife, mother and grandmother, who loved her family.
On June 3, 1955, she married John M. Latimore, who preceded her in death July 4, 2014.
Surviving are two daughters, Regina Latimore (Danny) Kirkman of Sikeston and Laurie Elizabeth Latimore Moore of Dexter; one sister, Helen Hilgendorf of Cape Girardeau; two grandchildren, Conner Lynn Moore and Colton Glin Moore; two great grandchildren, Jayda Elizabeth Shafer and Carson Glin Moore.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by a great grandson, David Michael Shafer.
Graveside services were conducted at 2:00 p.m., Thursday, May 19, 2016, at the Maynard Cemetery near Diehlstadt. The Rev. Dr. Rickey Anderson of Sikeston, officiated.
Interment followed under the direction of the McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com
Memorials may be made to: Sikeston Humane Society, 1900 Compress Road, Sikeston, Mo., 63801
Jean Green, daughter of the late William Stephenson and Laura Stephenson Erwin was born on May 22, 1939 in Wardell, Missouri and departed this life on May 22, 2016 at her residence in Dexter at the age of 77.
Mrs. Green was a book keeper and business owner in Dexter. She was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles #4062 where she served as their former secretary, a member of the Fraternal Order of Elks #2439 and Past President of the Ladies Auxiliary for the V.F. W. in Maryland.
On August 10, 1966 she was united in marriage to Donald R. Green in St. Louis, Mr. Green preceded her in death on December 3, 2010.
Mrs. Green is survived by one son, Scott Green of Dexter; by two daughters, Sarena Hutson and husband Jim of St. Charles, Missouri and Tina Akins of Dexter; by one brother, Larry Stephenson of Connersville, Indiana; by one sister, Barbara Rava of North Port, Florida; by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.
Besides her husband and parents she was preceded in death by one sister, Joy Karnes.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, May 25, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Thursday, May 26, 2016 at 10:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Brad Cornelious Baker, son of La'Shonda Baker and Douglas J. Turner, was born in Sikeston, Missouri on February 14, 1995, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on May 10, 2016, at the age of 21 years, 2 months and 26 days.
Mr. Baker had lived in Sikeston all his life. He had worked as a butcher and was a member of the New Hope Ministries Church in Sikeston, Missouri. He enjoyed fishing, rapping and playing with his kids.
On October 24, 2014, he was married to Alexus Jenkins in Sikeston, Missouri.
Surviving are his wife, Alexus Baker of Sikeston; two sons, Zaylen & Za'Ron both of Sikeston; his mother, La'Shonda Baker of Memphis, Tennessee; his father, Douglas J. Turner of Sikeston; grandmothers, Lillie Baker of Sikeston, Bernice Tilson of Helena, Arkansas; grandparents, Shirley & John Turner of Haywood City; step-father, Cleveland Tilson of Helena, Arkansas; three brothers, Cleveland Tilson, Jr. of Helena, Arkansas, Caleb & Douglas Alexander Turner both of Sikeston; three sisters, Ereca & Moneeka Tilson both of Helena, Arkansas, Chloe Turner of Sikeston; and a special aunt, La'Kisha/Terry Craig of Sikeston. Many aunts, uncles, cousins, other relatives and many friends also survive.
Friends may visit on Saturday, May 21, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the New Hope Ministries Church in Sikeston.
Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 21, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. at the New Hope Ministries Church in Sikeston with Pastor Larry White of Sikeston officiating.
Interment will follow in the Sunset of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
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George Edwin Pulliam, age 94, of Bernie, MO, passed away on May 15, 2016 at his home, surrounded by family and friends. He was born to Georgia Ethel Cox Pulliam and the Rev. Sam W. Pulliam on September 19, 1921, in Doniphan, MO.
He started school at Spain Elementary, a one-room school near the Tucker community in rural Ripley County, and was a 1939 graduate of Essex High School. Ed attended the University of Missouri at Columbia before and after WWII, graduating in 1948 with a degree in Agriculture Economics.
During WWII, Ed served as a B-17 pilot with the 92nd Bombardment Group in the European Theatre. This experience shaped his values, beliefs, and actions for the remainder of his life.
On February 28, 1954, he was married to Frances JoAnne Buster of Muscatine, IA. They were the proud parents of a son, Joseph Edwin (Adaina), a daughter, Sarah Beth, grandchildren Joe Ryan (Marti) and Adam (Kaleigh) and great-grandchildren Katie, Allie, Hayden and Hali.
Edwin had a profound love of family, his country and the land. He was a conservationist at heart and worked to promote modern farming techniques. He was instrumental in developing drainage systems still in use in the area, extending reliable telephone service to rural areas, and establishing rural water districts. Ed spent many years serving the farmers and agricultural community in Southeast Missouri as Executive Director of the Stoddard County ASCS office.
He had a strong faith, influenced by his upbringing and his military service, and was an active member of the Bernie United Methodist Church. He believed strongly in the importance of progressive public service and served many years on the Bernie School Board of Education. He was also a member of the VFW, American Legion, AMVETS, and the Kiwanis Club.
Ed also believed strongly in the value of hard work and was happiest when tending to a herd of cattle, caring for a stray animal, or working on the family farm near Bernie. He often spoke of growing up during the Great Depression, the family horses, Minnie and Molly, the family dog, Ted, and working long hours in the fields for 50 cents a day.
In addition to his wife Frances, his children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren, Edwin is survived by his sisters, Lillian Shublom, of Merriam, KS. and Rosemary Walker, of Bloomfield. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Earl Samuel and Joe Carl, who died in early childhood.
Visitation will be held at the Bernie United Methodist Church from 4:30 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 18, 2016.
Funeral services will be held at the church at 1:00 P.M., with Rev. Ron Dunavin and Rev. David Fowler officiating.
Interment will follow at the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery, in Bloomfield, MO. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie, Missouri, will be in charge of all arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that you donate your time to a worthwhile project or make a memorial gift to the Stoddard County Children’s Home, the Meals on Wheels program or your favorite charity.
Samuel “Guy” Dicks, son of the late Virgil Dicks and Ruby Dicks was born on November 18, 1933 at Springfield, Missouri and departed this life in the SoutheastHEALTH of Cape Girardeau on May 13, 2016 at the age of 83.
Mr. Dicks was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church at Dexter, a former Quality Control Engineer for Arvin Automotive, a former employee of Boeing Aircraft in New Orleans, Louisiana, a veteran of the United States Navy, serving in the Korean War. He was a member of the Dexter Elks Lodge # 2439, enjoyed fishing and was a resident of rural Dexter.
He was united in marriage to Bonnie Spradling on December 22, 1977 at Piggott, Arkansas. Mrs. Dicks survives of the home near Dexter.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Samuel Scott Dicks of Chaffee: by four daughters, Lana Ezell of Metropolis, Illinois, Janine Shipman of Dexter, Carla Colleen Ramsey and Sheila Hadley both of Chaffee: by one step daughter, Lana Inman of Dexter: by several grandchildren and several great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Samuel Guy Dicks Jr. and one step-son, Ronnie Inman.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from Noon until 2:00 P.M., Monday, May 16, 2016.
Funeral services will then be conduct at 2:00 P.M., in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Lonny Mittag officiating.
Interment will follow in the Chalk Bluff Cemetery near Dexter.
