Samantha Brooke Ratledge, 22 of Scott City, Missouri died Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Kentucky Lake. She was born November 12, 1996 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri to Gary “David” Ratledge II and Nikki Goodwin.
She was a waitress at The Keg in Murray, Kentucky. Sam graduated from Kelly High School in Benton, Missouri where she was a two-time first team All-State softball player in her sophomore and junior years and also achieved All-State track and field status in the long jump, the triple jump and the 4x1200 relay. From high school, Sam went on to Mineral Area College in Park Hills, Missouri, where she was a key member of the school’s softball team. She played two years and was outstanding, starting her freshman year when they won the regional tournament. That year Sam batted .340 with 32 hits including four doubles, four triples, a home run and 15 runs batted in. The following year, she batted .375 with 57 hits, including 13 doubles a triple and seven home runs with 33 runs batted in. She was an outstanding defensive player and could play anywhere.
After two years at MAC, Sam signed to play softball at Keiser University in West Palm Beach, Florida in the fall of 2016. She returned home and was attending Murray State University, pursuing a degree in occupational safety and health.
Sam enjoyed sports and crafts as well as being mechanically inclined and a very hands on girl. She loved life, family, friends, playing pranks and gave it her all in every facet of life.
She is survived by her mother, Nikki Caldwell of Glenn Allen, Missouri; her father David (Rhonda) Ratledge of Scott City; a brother, Blaze Stephens of Glenn Allen; a sister, Brailey Ratledge of Scott City; maternal grandparents, Dennis and Karen Goodwin of Quincy, Illinois; paternal grandparents, Gary (Sharon) Ratledge of Benton, Missouri, Ronnie Burton of Sikeston, Missouri and Doris (Russ) Breymeyer of Benton; maternal aunts, uncles and cousins, J.D. (Krista) Goodwin and children Connor, Chloe, Blaine, Tyler and Isaac, Teresa (Ron) Hollis and children Courtney and Shannon, Troy (Tammi) Roberts and children Justin, Cherish and Gracie, Leslie Gallagher and Rob (Aime’e) Gallagher; paternal aunts, uncles and cousins, Tom (Amy) Ratledge and children Caleb, Isaac, Abbey and Megan, Shawna (Jamey) Kight and children Nicholas and Elizabeth as well as many more cousins and loving friends.
She was preceded in death by her grandmother, Carol Goodwin.
Our family would like to thank the Calloway County Fire-Resue volunteers who brought our daughter back to us.
Visitation will be from 10:00 am until the time of service on Saturday at the Kelly High School in Benton.
Funeral service will be at 3:00 pm on Saturday at the school with Revs. Michael Casteel and Dennis Lowe officiating.
Burial will be in Unity Baptist Cemetery in Benton.
In lieu of flowers please send donations to the Calloway County Fire-Rescue, PO Box 612, Murray, KY 42071 to assist them in purchasing updated sonar equipment.
Mary Lou Scott, 81 of Puxico, Missouri died September 3, 2019 at the Dexter hospital.
Mrs. Scott was born November 3, 1938 to Euell and Ruby Page. They preceded her in death.
On May 16, 1958 she married Albert Scott, he survives.
Other survivors include one son Steve (Gina) Scott; One sister Dorothy Callahan and three grandchildren.
Visitation will begin Wednesday, September 4 2019 at 6:00 PM at the Morgan Sifford funeral home. Funeral services will begin at 11:00 AM Thursday, September 5, 2019 also at the funeral home. Burial will be in the Rock Hill cemetery.
Morgan Sifford Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Daryl Lee Ramsey, 62, passed away in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on September 3. 2019.
He was born on December 28, 1957 to the late Gay (Murphy) and the late Randall Ramsey, of Parma, Missouri. He had two siblings, his twin sister Carol Ellen Ramsey (Creason) who passed away in 2009, and Richard Ramsey (Jane Ramsey) of Indian Wells, CA. He is survived by his nephew, Matthew Creason of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, aunts and uncles Betty (Ramsey) Spence of St. Louis, Missouri, Lucille (Ramsey) Bloess of Warsaw, Missouri; Wanda (Murphy) Hughes of Bernie, Missouri; Don Murphy of Dexter, Missouri; Judy (Murphy) Thrower of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Joyce (Murphy) Dunn of St. Charles, Missouri; Bob Murphy of Jefferson City, Missouri; and numerous Ramsey, Spence, Bloess and Murphy cousins.
Daryl attended the University of Missouri in Columbia and was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity. He was a master gardener, an avid Cardinal baseball fan and lover of nature.
At his best, Daryl was a devoted, compassionate friend, son, brother and uncle with a kind word for everyone.
The family plans a private burial but asks that friends join them in a moment of silence on Saturday, September 7 at 11 am CST. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks that a random act of kindness be performed in Daryl’s memory. A tree will be planted in his name at the Arbors of Auburn Creek where Daryl lived for the past year.
The family thanks his steadfast friends and the caregivers at Auburn Creek Assisted Living, Heartland Skilled Nursing Facility and Crown Hospice.
Daryl Lee Ramsey, 62, passed away in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on September 3. 2019.
He was born on December 28, 1957 to the late Gay (Murphy) and the late Randall Ramsey, of Parma, Missouri. He had two siblings, his twin sister Carol Ellen Ramsey (Creason) who passed away in 2009, and Richard Ramsey (Jane Ramsey) of Indian Wells, CA. He is survived by his nephew, Matthew Creason of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, aunts and uncles Betty (Ramsey) Spence of St. Louis, Missouri, Lucille (Ramsey) Bloess of Warsaw, Missouri; Wanda (Murphy) Hughes of Bernie, Missouri; Don Murphy of Dexter, Missouri; Judy (Murphy) Thrower of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; Joyce (Murphy) Dunn of St. Charles, Missouri; Bob Murphy of Jefferson City, Missouri; and numerous Ramsey, Spence, Bloess and Murphy cousins.
Daryl attended the University of Missouri in Columbia and was a member of Kappa Alpha fraternity. He was a master gardener, an avid Cardinal baseball fan and lover of nature.
At his best, Daryl was a devoted, compassionate friend, son, brother and uncle with a kind word for everyone.
The family plans a private burial but asks that friends join them in a moment of silence on Saturday, September 7 at 11 am CST. In lieu of flowers or donations, the family asks that a random act of kindness be performed in Daryl’s memory. A tree will be planted in his name at the Arbors of Auburn Creek where Daryl lived for the past year.
The family thanks his steadfast friends and the caregivers at Auburn Creek Assisted Living, Heartland Skilled Nursing Facility and Crown Hospice.
Ronald C. Yersak son of the late Charles G. Yersak and Josephine Shoemaker Yersak was born on July 23, 1936 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and departed this life on August 31, 2019 at the SoutheastHealth of Stoddard County Emergency Room at the age of 83.
He was a member of the Grace Lutheran Church in Malden. He attended the First Christian Church Disciples of Christ in Dexter. He was the owner of Ronald C. Yersak Enterprises, specializing in Economic Development, private consulting and planner in charge.
Ron was a Veteran of the United States Air Force serving during the Korean War. He was a strong supporter of the Democrat Party and was active in Local, State and National Democrat Associations.
He was united in marriage to Bonnie Evans Dierks on July 18, 1987 in Dexter. Mrs. Yersak survives of their home in Dexter.
Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, Lt. Col. Keith Yersak and wife Shannon of Warrensburg, Missouri; by two daughters, Rhonda Pautler and husband John of Concord, Massachusetts and Amy Yersak of Jefferson City, Missouri; by one step-son, Tyler Dierks of Belleville, Illinois; by one step-daughter, Kehli Rouse and husband Charles of Matthews, North Carolina and by six grandchildren, Hannah Pautler, Luke Pautler, Hope Yersak, John Yersak, Mary Charles Rouse and Lucie Rouse.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, September 6, 2019 from NOON until 2:00 P.M. Funeral services will then be conducted on Friday, September 6, 2019 at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mike Williams and Darryl Orr officiating.
The family requests all memorials be made to the Dexter Animal Shelter, c/o Dexter Police Department, 305 Cooper Street, Dexter, Missouri 63841 OR American Diabetes Association, 10820 Sunset Office Drive, Suite 220, St. Louis, Missouri 63127. Envelopes for both charities will be available at the funeral home.
