Born on December 7, 1935 Dr. Nickell was raised on a farm near Atwood, Illinois. He received B.S. and M.S. degrees from Eastern Illinois University in Charleston, Illinois, and a Ph.D in American History from the University of New Mexico. Dr. Nickell and Gynel Snyder were married September 9, 1956; they were great humanitarians to the community. She preceded his passing in December 2011. Together they established the humane society in Cape Girardeau, MO, now referred to as Southeast Missouri Pets.
Dr. Nickell was the youngest of eight children, born to Leonard Nickell and Orpha Mechling Nickell, all who preceded him in death.
Dr. Nickell will be missed as he was deeply loved by his family, including his foster sons Roger (Thuy) Luethner and Lance Luethner who preceded him in death, his special niece Janet (Kevin) Stewart, as well as many other nieces, nephews and friends.
In lieu of flowers, contributions to the following are suggested to honor his memory: Franklin Nickell Scholarship, Southeast Missouri State University Southeast Missouri Pets of Cape Girardeau, MO
Imogene Hanor, daughter of the late Charley Hager and Lucille Irby Hager, was born January 23, 1932, in East Prairie, Missouri and departed this life February 6, 2025, at her home in East Prairie, Missouri at the age of 93 years.
Mrs. Hanor was a lifelong resident of East Prairie, where she worked as an aide for the East Prairie School District. She also owned and operated Western Auto in East Prairie with her husband for many years. She was a member of the Church of God.
On December 22, 1951, at the First Church of God in East Prairie, she united in marriage to Frank Hanor. Mr. Hanor preceded her in death on March 30, 2024.
She is survived by one son, Bob Hanor of East Prairie; one daughter, Janet Sutton of East Prairie; one sister, Mary Sue Scroggins of St. Charles, Missouri; three grandchildren, Scott Sutton of Sikeston, Nathan Sutton of Charleston and Laurie Hutcheson of East Prairie; one great-grandson, Shelby Sutton of Sikeston.
Other than her parents and husband, she is preceded in death by one brother, Bill C. Hager and two sisters, Linda Faye Howren and Peggy Ann Mattox.
Visitation will be held Sunday February 9, 2025, at the First Church of God in East Prairie from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted Sunday February 9, 2025, at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Dawn Walters officiating. Interment will follow at Dogwood Cemetery near East Prairie.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Calvin Ray Dellinger was born on March 30, 1965, in Gibson City, Illinois, to the late John and Irma (Mallory) Dellinger, and passed away on February 5, 2025, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 59 years old.
On November 20, 2019, Calvin and Sherry Parks were united in marriage in Bloomfield, Missouri, and she survives of the home.
Calvin lived the earlier part of his life in Illinois, and the later part of his life in Southeast Missouri. He was of the Baptist faith.
Calvin was preceded in death by his parents, and 3 brothers.
No further arrangements have been made at this time.
Joe Wayne Jackman was born on April 12, 1937 in Ardeola, Missouri, to the late Ollie and Lillian (Warren) Jackman, and passed away on February 4, 2025 in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 87.
On April 12, 1955, Joe Jackman and Mary Hawk were united in marriage in Hernando, Mississippi and she survives of the home.
Joe was a member of the Mechanics Union local 701 for over 50 years, and was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed going to Blue Grass music festivals, was an avid lover and owner of Muscle cars, especially MOPARS, and liked to play his banjo
Surviving family include Mary, his loving wife of 70 years, his children: Rebecca (Paul) Kramer, and Sandra (David) Worthy, grandchildren: Nathan (Marcy) Bishop, Maegan (Bernard) Bishop, and Melissa (Wayne) Ziemer, great grandchildren: Alexis (Giovanni) Gonzalez, Ashley (Mo) Saleem, Jacob (Kelly) Bishop, Abigail Bishop, Emma Bishop, Isaac Proehl, Luke Bishop and Tiffany Ziemer, as well as his great- great grandchildren, Jordan Gonzalez and Aaliyah Saleem.
The visitation will be on Saturday, February 8, 2025, beginning at 11 A.M., at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
The funeral will be on Saturday, February 8, 2025, beginning at 1 P.M., at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Interment will immediately follow at the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Joe Jackman's name to The Cancer Society or a food bank of your choice.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Home is handling all arrangements.
Roger Dale Bolin, son of the late Robert “Gene” Bolin and Jewell Hollis Bolin, was born on September 7, 1954, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on February 5, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 70 years.
Mr. Bolin was the co-owner of a trucking company and a resident of Dexter. He enjoyed camping and traveling.
On March 23, 1974, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Sherry Leathers. Mrs. Bolin survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with this wife, he is survived by his son, Shane Bolin (Darcie) of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his brother, Eddie Bolin of Dexter, Missouri, and by five grandchildren, Blake Bolin, Natalie Bolin, Seth Bolin, Isla Bolin, and Bennett Bolin.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Craig Bolin; and by his mother-in-law, Joyce Leathers.
A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
