Dr. Donald E. Hamra of Malden, Missouri, son of the late Richard Albert and Nellie Hodge Hamra, was born in Memphis, Tennessee on November 26, 1931, and passed away at the Golden Living Center in Malden, Missouri, on June 24, 2016, at the age of 84 years, 6 months, and 29 days.
Dr. Hamra graduated from the Castle Heights Military School in Lebanon, Tennessee, graduated from Central Methodist University in Fayette and then graduated from the University of Tennessee Dental School in Memphis, Tennessee, He moved to Malden in 1962 where he opened his dental practice. He retired last year after 52 years in the general dentistry profession which he adored.
He was a member of the United Methodist Church and was a veteran of the U. S. Army. He was past president of the Malden Planning and Zoning Commission, Lifetime member of the Malden Lion's Club where he became a Melvin Jones Fellow and had served as the chairman of the United Methodist Church Board.
On November 22, 1962 he was married to Shirley Louise George.
Surviving are his wife, Shirley Hamra of Malden; one daughter, Olivia Carole of Malden; and one granddaughter, Kahalley Olivia Hamra of Malden; sister in law, Elizabeth Hamra of Chesterfield; brothers & sisters in law, Louis & Elizabeth George of Danville, California, Danny & Candace George of Osceola, Arkansas; nephews, nieces and spouses, Richard Albert Hamra, III of Kirkwood, Nicholas & Sue Hamra of Chesterfield, Susan Hamra and Dr. Colin Butterfield of Clayton; Jean Margaret Hamra and Steve Kelso of Chesterfield, Joey George of Osceola, Arkansas, Walter George of New York, NY, Kelly & Vijay Sagar of Pleasanton, California, Mandy & Brent Hicks of New York, NY, Louis & Sara George of Chico, California; great nieces and nephews, April & Victoria Sagar of Pleasanton, California, Olivia and Ashely Hicks of New York, NY, and Nola George of Chico, California. Other relatives and many friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by one brother, Richard Albert Hamra, II.
Memorial services will be held on Saturday, July 2, 2016, at the Malden United Methodist Church at 2:00 pm.
Memorials may be made to the St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee.
Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
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Tayshon David “Tay” Matthews of Cape Girardeau, son of John Matthews and Christina Ward, was born in Dexter, Missouri on March 25, 2006, and passed away north of Delta, Missouri on June 22, 2016, at the age of 10 years.
He lived in Cape Girardeau and was a student at Franklin Elementary School in Cape Girardeau.
Surviving are his mother, Christina M. Ward of Cape Girardeau; father, John D. Matthews of Malden; brothers, Jondreus & Phoenix Ward and sister, Jaidan Matthews all of Cape Girardeau; maternal grandparents, Martin Ward of Bloomfield, Lydia (Bill) Bohnert of Perryville; paternal grandmother, Valerie Matthews of Malden; maternal great grandparents, Norma Owens of Jackson and Truman Ward of Williamsville. Other relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by paternal grandparent, Johnny Townsend.
Friends may visit on Monday, June 27, 2016, after 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be on Monday, June 27, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with the Rev. J. T. Tomison of Cape Girardeau officiating.
Interment will follow at the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home - Bloomfield
Jeremy Lynn Fleeman age 39 of Alvin Texas Passed away on Friday, June 17, 2016, Jeremy was born on July 26, 1976 in Hayti, MO and was a resident of Alvin, TX. He was a member of Cross over to Christ community Church and a employee of CERT Operations RCB. Jeremy was preceded in death by his father, James L. Fleeman.
Jeremy is survived by daughters, Mykala Fleeman, Jaylynn Fleeman, and Sons , Kyler Fleeman, and Peyton Fleeman. Also Mother, Pauletta (Polly) Fleeman, Sister, Jamie Minton , husband Scott Minton, Brother, Jimmy Fleeman and wife Kim, his maternal grandmother, Lois Roberts of Dexter, special friend, Shelly Miller, and numerous relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Friday, June 24, 2016 from 9:30 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. Funeral services will then be conducted at 10:30 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rick Roberts officiating.
Interment will follow in the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.
Thomas D. Quillman was born on May 2, 1952 in Albany, CA to Thomas and Lorene Quillman. He left this world peacefully on June 4, 2016 in Corydon, IN, and is preceded in death by his parents and beloved son, Kevin Quillman.
He is survived by a son, Casey Quillman of Westport, WA, and also the children he loved as his own: Brookie, Brandon, and Baylee Allen of Bloomfield, MO.
Thomas "Freak" also left behind a wonderful brotherhood, H-Town Madness. He spent many years with his UT Clan, made lots of memories, and touched a lot of hearts.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held July 2, 2016 at 5:00 pm in Bloomfield, MO where he spent the last 15 years of his life at 17122 State Hwy J.
Alice Griffey, daughter of the late Edward “Dutch” Vaughn and Pauline LaRue Vaughn was born on December 4, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on June 19, 2016 at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 72.
Mrs. Griffey was a past owner of Petite Beauty Salon for 35 years, owner of Royal One Stop, and a resident of Dexter.
Survivors include one daughter and son-in-law, Paula White and Eddie of Dexter, Missouri; by a very special and long time friend of the family, Lois Ladd of Dexter; and by one sister, Sharon Richardson of Springfield, Missouri.
Graveside services will be conducted on Wednesday, June 22, 2016 at 2:00 P.M. in the Dexter Cemetery with Rev. Ken McAnulty officiating.
