Obituaries
In Memory of Michael Edmond Gisi
March 26th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Michael Edmond Gisi son of the late Eugene Gisi and Mamie McWaters Gisi was born on January 26, 1960 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on March 24, 2019 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 59 years.
Mr. Gisi had worked as a truck driver for Jim Gibson Trucking and Bootheel Petroleum. He was also part owner of Gisi Oil Co and Zero’s. He was a member of the Dexter Elks Lodge, enjoyed spending time story-telling with friends, and was always ready to lend a helping hand when needed. He enjoyed being outdoors, especially when it involved a fishing hole, riding horses and four wheelers.
He is survived by two sisters, Janie Mouser (David) of Dexter, Penny Gisi of Dexter; by two nephews, Travis Miller and Geoff Mouser; by two nieces, Amy Simmons and Lindsay Moore; and by two honorary sons, Aaron Pixley and Arlen Pixley.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Susan Miller and Barbara Kay Gisi; by one bother-in-law, Gale Miller; by his step-mother, Norma Gisi; by his fiancé, Anna Ubelhor and her mother, Charlotta Ubelhor.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 from 11:00 AM-2:00 PM.
Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at 2:00 PM with Rev. Greg Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in Taylor Cemetery near Essex, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family request memorials be made to the Stoddard County Children’s Home, P.O. Box 164, Dexter, Missouri 63841 and 18 Fore Life, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri 63841. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
Last Updated on March 26th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcd9/In-Memory-of-Michael-Edmond-Gisi
In Memory of Joel G. Vinson
March 26th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Joel G. Vinson, 77, of Sikeston, died Sunday, March 24, 2019 at Sikeston, Mo.
He was born April 18, 1941 at Rock Island, Ill., the son of John B. Vinson and the grandson of Samuel R. and Pamie Lou Scott Vinson, who raised him.
He was a 1961 graduate of Sikeston High School, and attended Southeast Missouri State University. He cleared and sold farmland, and farmed for some years. He was retired from the Sikeston Power Station.
He was an active member of the Sikeston Jaycees in his younger years, and was named Jaycee Man of the Year in 1973.
He is survived by his wife of 51 years, Patty A. Vinson of Sikeston. Also surviving are four children: Joel G. Vinson and wife Julie, of Sikeston; Samuel Richmond Vinson and wife Mary Katherine, of Sikeston; Elizabeth VanPool and husband Tim, of Sikeston; and Mary-Katherine Landewee and husband Darren, of Chaffee. In addition, he is survived by five grandchildren: Ella Caroline Vinson, Collier Richmond Vinson, Brooke Ann Landewee, Saylor Jane Landewee and Agnes Meriwether Dixson.
In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you consider a donation to St. Francis Xavier Catholic School in Sikeston or St. Ambrose Catholic School in Chaffee.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
Last Updated on March 26th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcd6/In-Memory-of-Joel-G-Vinson
In Memory of David Milton McFarland
March 26th 2019 by Dee Loflin
David Milton McFarland, 74 of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, passed away Thursday, March 21, 2019.
He was born June 3, 1944 in Detroit, Michigan.
David was an Army Veteran. He made his home in Paris, France and graduated from Paris-Sorbonne University. He worked for Royal Caribbean Lines and also played the piano for ten years at Hotel de Crillon.
A memorial celebration of life will take place in June.
Ford and Sons Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be shared at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com
Last Updated on March 26th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcd5/In-Memory-of-David-Milton-McFarland
In Memory of Dawn LeeAnn Williams
March 25th 2019 by Dee Loflin
Dawn LeeAnn Williams, 43 of Jackson, Missouri died March 20, 2019 in the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Mrs. Williams was born August 12, 1975 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
She was district manager of the restaurant Taste of Cape.
She graduated high school in Puxico, Missouri in the class of 1993. She also graduated from Southeast Missouri State University with a degree in sociology.
She was generous even after death where her organ donation saved two lives and helped countless others.
She was married to Harold Williams, he survives.
Along with her husband she is survived by her father, Russell Hughes; one son, Nathaniel Williams; two daughters Paige Fitzpatrick And Genevieve Williams; two brothers Joe Hodges and Dustin Hodges; two sisters, Jennifer McCain and Bethany Hughes; One grandchild and a host of friends and extended family.
Proceeding in death is her mother, Merry Hughes and her brother Russell Hughes.
Visitation will begin at 12:00 PM March 25, 2019 in the Morgan Sifford funeral home in Puxico, Missouri and the funeral will immediately follow at 2:00 PM also at the funeral home with Reverend Johnny Ruedrich and Elder Harold Williams officiating.
Burial will be in the Dudley, Missouri cemetery.
Last Updated on March 25th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vccu/In-Memory-of-Dawn-LeeAnn-Williams
In Memory of William Earl “Bill” Owens
March 25th 2019 by Dee Loflin
William Earl “Bill” Owens, son of the late, Glenn Howard Owens and Ella Mae Gore Owens, was born in Dexter, Missouri on October 14, 1954 and departed this life at his daughter’s residence in Bernie, Missouri on March 23, 2019 at the age of 64.
Mr. Owens had been a mechanic during his life.
Survivors include three sons, Jeffrey Earl Owens & wife Terra of Troup, Texas, Billy Wayne Owens & wife Ashley of Slater, Missouri and Robert Dale Owens of Marshall, Missouri; by three daughters, Kristie Mae Palmer & husband Jason of Bernie, Missouri, Deanna Chapin of Magnolia, Texas and Elizabeth Marie Owens of Eldon, Missouri; by twelve grandchildren and one great-grandchild; also by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by one sister, Glenda Whitney.
No services are being planned at this time. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Last Updated on March 25th 2019 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vcct/In-Memory-of-William-Earl-Bill-Owens
