Obituaries
In Memory of Pauline “Pill” Gisi
March 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Pauline “Pill” Gisi, daughter of the late Johnnie Warren and Lena Causey Warren, was born in Essex, Missouri on July 24, 1925 and departed this life on March 21, 2019 at Mulberry Manor in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 93 years.
Mrs. Gisi was a former employee of Stoddard County for 23 years; working in the recorder of deeds office. She was an active member of Hopewell General Baptist Church and a Sunday school teacher, for many years. She loved watching her grandkids play sports and gardening.
On October 19, 1945, in Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Wilbert “Fib” Gisi. Mr. Gisi preceded her in death on August 10, 2014.
She is survived by one son, Ronald Gisi and wife Becky of Bloomfield, Missouri; by two daughters, Vicki Vaughn of Dexter, Missouri and Sherry Freeman and husband Harold of Dexter, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Jennifer Barnes of Jackson, Missouri, Emily Carpenter and husband Ryan of Paragould, Arkansas, Brandon Vaughn and wife Christy of Dexter, Missouri and Jamie Vaughn of Hopkinsville, Kentucky; and by six great-grandchildren, Lexie Barnes, Lauren Barnes, Cash Carpenter, Carly Ryan Carpenter, Brayden Vaughn and Mabree June Vaughn.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Oscel Warren; by one sister, Ruth Gisi; and by one son-in-law James Vaughn.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 11:30am until 2:00pm. Funeral Services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Sunday, March 24, 2019 at 2:00pm with Rev. Steve Tippen and Rev. Rick Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family requests all memorials be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 9370 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63132-3253, envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Last Updated on March 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vccj/In-Memory-of-Pauline-Pill-Gisi
In Memory of Wallace Glen Holman
March 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Wallace Glen Holman, son of the late Wallace Holman and Bessie Sweeny Holman, was born on April 5, 1947 in McComb, Illinois and departed this life on March 19, 2019 at his residence in Wappapello, Missouri at the age of 71 years.
Mr. Holman was a truck driver and a resident of Wappapello.
He was united in marriage to Charlotte Hutchison on March 15, 1968 in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Holman survives of their home in Wappapello, Missouri.
In addition to his wife, Charlotte, he is survived by one son, Jeff Holman and wife Chrystal of Wappapello, Missouri; by one daughter, Lynn Hubbert and husband Joe of Morley, Missouri; by eight grandchildren, Taylor Scott and husband Erick, Alexis Hampton and husband Jake, Kaleb Holman, Corbin McGowen, Elizabeth Hubbert, Kristen Hubbert, Valerie Hubbert and Natalie Hubbert; and by one great-grandchild, Isla Hampton.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Cecil Holman.
Last Updated on March 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcci/In-Memory-of-Wallace-Glen-Holman
In Memory of Mona Raye Burns
March 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Mona Raye Burns, age 81, of Poplar Bluff, MO, died Saturday, March 16, 2019 at The Manor in Poplar Bluff, MO.
Mrs. Burns was born May 16, 1937 , daughter of the late James Leroy Aaron and Lula Virginia Bell.
She was a member of Green Forest Church of Christ. She enjoyed crocheting and just being grandma.
On July 21, 1956 She married James Elmer Burns. He preceded her in death on November 23, 2014.
She is survived by two daughters: Kathy Joiner of Ellsinore and Cammy Burns of Mc Gee; two sons: Tim Burns of Fort Smith, AR and Wayne Burns of Bloomfield; 9 grandchildren and 24 great grandchildren.
Visitation was held at 10:00 AM on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk.
Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Adam Noles officiating. Burial will be in Walker Cemetery at Bloomfield, Missouri.
Last Updated on March 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcch/In-Memory-of-Mona-Raye-Burns
In Memory of Donnie Ray Mace
March 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Donnie Ray Mace of Advance, son of the late Raymond Ray and Stella Jane Stafford Mace, was born in Bloomfield, Missouri on October 22, 1954, and passed away at his home near Advance on March 15, 2019, at the age of 64 years, 4 months and 21 days.
Donnie had lived Southeast Missouri and Advance all his life. He had worked at the Bell Mo Seed Company in Bell City and was a member of the United Methodist Church in Advance.
On July 29, 1991, he was married to Katherine Margaret Kidd.
Surviving are his wife, Kathy Mace of Advance; two daughters & husbands, Lindsey & Eric Callahan of Cape Girardeau, Sara & Garrett Robison of Columbia; one sister and husband, Kathy & Henry Brinkman of High Ridge. Other relatives and friends also survive. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Gary Mace and Bud Scheible and one sister, Betty Lou Dowd.
Friends may visit on Sunday, March 17, 2019, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, March 18, 2019, at 1:00 pm at the United Methodist Church in Advance with the Rev. Jerry Willer of Advance, Missouri officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hitt Cemetery near Advance with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield in charge of arrangements.
Last Updated on March 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vccg/In-Memory-of-Donnie-Ray-Mace
In Memory of Curtis Poston
March 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
Curtis Poston of Parma, son of the late Levi and Gladys Edwards Poston, was born in Parma, Missouri on June 27, 1926, and passed away at the Ridgeview Living Community, in Malden, on February 14, 2019, at the age of 92 years, 8 months and 17 days.
Mr. Poston grew up in the Parma area before moving to St. Louis where he worked for GM. He was a member of the UAW, and was of the Christian Faith. He served in the US Army during WW II.
Surviving are his son Terry Poston of Mechanicsburg Pennsylvania; three grand children and three great grandchildren; one brother, George Poston of Wappapello, Missouri. Other relatives and many friends also survive. He was preceded in death by one brother; Sherden Poston; three sisters, Lucille, Bettie and Sue.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 from 11:00 until time of services at 1:00 pm at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Interment will follow in the Malden Memorial Park Malden, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
Watkins & Sons Funeral Service - 573-624-3548
Last Updated on March 22nd 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vccf/In-Memory-of-Curtis-Poston
