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In Memory of Gayle Clayton Jarrell
July 06th 2017 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Gayle Clayton Jarrell
Gayle Clayton Jarrell, born October 28, 1942 to Talmadge Clayton and Berniece Owen Clayton in Blytheville, Arkansas.

Gayle was the second oldest of seven children, Boyce W. Clayton, deceased, of Colorado Springs, Colorado; Larry Junior Clayton, deceased, of Malden, Missouri, Curtis T. Clayton of Sun City West, Arizona; Carolyn Kay Clayton Leonard of Denver Colorado; Randy Steve Clayton, deceased, of Dexter, Missouri; Morris Trent Clayton, deceased, of Malden, Missouri.

Gayle moved from Blytheville, Arkansas with her parents and older brother to a family farm just three miles outside of Malden, Missouri as a very young child.  She attended school in the Malden school system where she was an above average student and made many lifelong friends and was very popular with her classmates.  She belonged to the Glee Club, played the French horn in the high school band and was a cheerleader all through high school.  

Her senior year of high school she met the love of her life, James F. Jarrell Sr. of Dexter, Missouri who was in the Navy at the time.  Shortly after graduation that year she and Jim were married.  

Gayle moved to Norfolk, Virginia to be with Jim while he served out his stint in the Navy.  Upon discharge from the Navy, Gayle and Jim moved to Phoenix, Arizona where Jim worked as a machine operator for Goodyear and Gayle became a credit manager for Sears & Robuck Company. Gayle and Jim had a son, James F. Jarrell 11 a few years after moving to Phoenix.  

After a period of nine years they decided to move back to Dexter to be closer to friends and family.

Gayle was preceded in death by her husband Jim, and four of her five brothers.  

She is survived by her son James and daughter in-law Lisa Jarrell of Dexter, her brother Curtis Clayton of Sun City West, Arizona, her sister Carolyn Clayton Leonard of Denver, Colorado; Grandson Joshua & Whitney Jarrell of Dexter; granddaughters Ashleigh Armstrong, Cape Girardeau, MO and Caitlin Armstrong Jackson, MO as well as so many wonderful great grandchildren she dearly loved. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as great nieces and great nephews.  

Gayle has been a lifelong member of the Church of Christ of Malden and Dexter.  She will be remembered always as a beautiful and kind Christian lady.  

Services officiated by Reverend Mother Leslie Stewart.  May you rest in God's House forever and ever. Amen…..

Visitation will be held on Saturday, July 8, 2017, after 9:00 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m.

Interment will be in the Sadler Chapel Cemetery near Dexter with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge. 

Last Updated on July 06th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v7qt/In-Memory-of-Gayle-Clayton-Jarrell


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In Memory of Kevin Jameson
July 05th 2017 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Kevin Jameson
Kevin Jameson of Dexter, son of the late Mary Louise Jameson, was born in Dexter, Missouri on January 26, 1968, and passed away at his home in Dexter on July 1, 2017, at the age of 49 years, 5 months and 5 days.

Kevin had lived in the Bernie and Dexter area all his life. He had worked at White's In Home Care. He loved collecting knives, watches and hot wheels.

On January 28, 2014, he was married to Lisa Carole Dukes in Bloomfield, Missouri.

Surviving are his wife, Lisa Jameson of Dexter; six siblings, Darrin Ledbetter of Farmington, Missouri, Tina Laird, Linda Francis and Myra Cole all of Dexter, Melanie Depke and Patricia Hake both of St. Louis. Other relatives and many friends also survive. He was preceded in death by Vickie Heffel, Ruth Thrasher, Eddie Jameson and Cecil Eugene Jameson.

Friends may call on Friday, July 7, 2017, from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 7, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with Steven Thrasher of Berryville, Arkansas.

Interment will be in the Taylor Cemetery in Essex, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.

Online condolences may be made at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com.
Watkins & Sons Funeral Service
www.watkinsfuneralhome.com

Last Updated on July 05th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v7qg/In-Memory-of-Kevin-Jameson


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In Memory of Berladean Clark
July 03rd 2017 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Berladean Clark
Berladean Clark, daughter of the late Clarence Hughes and Ruth Knight Hughes was born on March 12, 1935 in Bernie, Missouri and departed this life on July 2, 2017 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff at the age of 82.

Mrs. Clark was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dexter.  She had worked at the International Hat Factory and also the Dexter Senior Center.  She had an amazing voice and sang gospel songs in many different venues.  She passed her love for music down to her children, as they would sing together as a group.

On January 22, 1949, she was united in marriage to Kenneth E. Clark in Piggott, Arkansas.  Mr. Clark preceded her in death on July 4, 2006.

She is survived by two sons, Stephen Clark and his wife Wanda of Ozark, Missouri and David Clark and his wife Sandra of Dexter; by one daughter, Vickie Seymore and her husband Don of Dexter; by two brothers, Darrell Hughes of New Smyrna Beach, Florida and Bill Hughes of Lowry City, Missouri; by one sister, Bonnie Bilderback of Dexter and by eleven grandchildren, Jeffrey Clark, Justin Clark, Jeremy Clark, Joshua Clark, Jason Clark, Amber Nea, Preston Clark, Lindsey Robinett, Cody Conner, Jessica Brown and Ashley Miller and by fourteen great-grandchildren.  She also leaves behind a special friend, Toby Rangel.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Howard Hughes.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 from 10:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. (NOON).  

Funeral services will then be conducted on Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at NOON in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Ron Beaton officiating.

Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.


Last Updated on July 03rd 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v7q7/In-Memory-of-Berladean-Clark


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In Memory of Carl V. Rice
June 28th 2017 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Carl V. Rice
Carl V. Rice, son of the late David Luther Rice and Gladis Cossey Rice was born on November 28, 1932 in Portageville, Missouri and departed this life on June 27, 2017 at his residence in Dexter at the age of 84.

Mr. Rice was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, a member of the Emmanuel Baptist Church in Dexter and a resident of Dexter.  He had worked at the Missouri Baptist Hospital in St. Louis in their surgical suite.

On May 2,2004, he was united in marriage to Barbara Dix Gainer in Malden.  Mrs. Rice survives of their home in Dexter.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Carla J. Rice of Dexter; by one brother, Marlan Rice of Poplar Bluff; by two sisters, Hazel Fulmer of Porter, Texas and Linda Ray Guthrie of Campbell; by seven grandchildren, fourteen great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Steven Howard Rice.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, June 30, 2017 from Noon until 1:00 P.M.  

Funeral services will then be conducted on Friday at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Jared Hancock and Rev. Shane Mallard officiating.  

Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.


Last Updated on June 28th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v7pl/In-Memory-of-Carl-V-Rice


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In Memory of Larry Wayne Plunkett Sr.
June 26th 2017 by Dee Loflin
In Memory of Larry Wayne Plunkett Sr.

Larry Wayne Plunkett Sr., son of the late Paul Lee Plunkett and Alta Duvall Plunkett was born on November 21, 1947 in Kennett, Missouri and departed this life on June 25, 2017 at his residence in Poplar Bluff at the age of 69.

Mr. Plunkett was a retired member of the Missouri State Highway Patrol.  He also ran in a special election for Sheriff of Wayne County and won serving a two year term, he was also successfully elected a second time to fill his own four year term.  He was a member of the Fellowship General Baptist Church in Poplar Bluff, a member of the Master’s Program, Missouri Sheriff Association, Missouri State Troopers Association, a member of the NRA and a former Mason.  He was also appointed by Governor Matt Blunt, to serve as a Commissioner for the Missouri Gaming Commission.  
He is survived by two sons, Larry Plunkett Jr. and wife Angie of Eugene, Missouri and Terry Plunkett and wife Jill of Hurst, Texas; by two daughters, Julie Coleman and husband Nathan of Poplar Bluff and Whitney Limanen and husband Eric of Williamsville, Missouri; by two brothers, Carroll “Lee” Plunkett of Jacksonville, Illinois and Richard D. Plunkett of Williamsville; by three sisters, Frances E. Plunkett of Poplar Bluff, Mildred Nasby of St. Louis, Missouri and Amanda Stoner of Poplar Bluff and by nine grandchildren, Lauren Plunkett, Lane Plunkett, Zack Plunkett, Grant Plunkett, Hays Coleman, Ethan Tinnin, Miles Coleman, Elijah Kae Limanen and Baby Limanen arriving later this year.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Paul Plunkett.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 from 9:00 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. 

Funeral services will then be conducted on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 at 11:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Byron Beck officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Sycamore Cemetery near Pyletown with Missouri State Highway Patrol Honors.

In lieu of flowers the family requests all memorials be made to the 18 FORELife c/o Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri 63841 OR the Church Apartment Ministry, www.churchapartmentministry.org.  Envelopes will be provided at the Funeral Home. 


Last Updated on June 26th 2017 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/v7ot/In-Memory-of-Larry-Wayne-Plunkett-Sr


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