Tommy Lee Pullum, son of the late Bill Pullum and Jessie White Pullum, was born on January 1, 1952 in Bernie, Missouri and departed this life on January 8, 2020 at his residence in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 68 years.
Mr. Pullum was a former welder for Faurecia in Dexter, Missouri.
On December 8, 1972, in Essex, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Becky Williamson. Mrs. Pullum survives of their home in Poplar Bluff.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Stacy Lee Pullum and wife Tanya of Poplar Bluff and Chuck Pullum of Bloomfield; by his daughter, Emily Heuring and husband Darrell of Advance; by his brother, Bobby Joe Pullum of Essex; by his sister, Shelby O’Brien of Essex; by ten grandchildren, Dale Wert, Eli Wert, Sarrah Pullum, Stacia Pullum, Gracen Pullum, Emma Pullum, Tommy Pullum, Rachel Pullum, Rebecca Heuring and Nick Heuring; and by four great-grandchildren, Jaxson Pullum, Mattie Pullum, Brennan Pullum and Darin Andrew.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Nancy Jean Pullum in infancy.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, January 12, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Sunday, January 12, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Harold Carter officiating.
Interment will follow in the Essex Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Rila “Tom” Thomas Fairchild, son of the late Orvial Fairchild and Hattie Pry Fairchild, was born on January 13, 1926 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on January 7, 2020 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 93 years.
Mr. Fairchild was a veteran of the United States Army, serving in World War II. He was a retired carpenter and a resident of Dexter, Missouri.
On August 25, 1945, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Mary Masterson. Tom and Mary were married for 74 years. Mrs. Fairchild survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Libby Parks and husband Bill of Benton, Missouri; and by his grandson, Wade Parks of Quantico, Virginia.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers; and by five sisters.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, January 12, 2020 from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Funeral Services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Monday, January 13, 2020 at 11:00 a.m.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Reba W. Ward of Jackson, daughter of late Freda Frank "Pete" and Ella Miller Brazel, was born in Dexter on March 28, 1932, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on January 10, 2020, at the age of 87 years, 9 months and 13 days.
She lived in Dexter most of her life and moved to Jackson four years ago. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dexter. She had worked at Hamra's and Stovall's Department Stores and later was a rural mail carrier.
On November 17, 1951, she was married to James C. "Jack" Ward. He preceded her in death on December 25, 2000.
Surviving are two sons and wives, Rick & Lauri Ward of Haslet, Texas, Treye & Carol Ward of Fruitland, Missouri; eleven grandchildren; several great grandchildren. Other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by two sons, Chuck and Shane Ward, a daughter, Judy Blackler and one brother, Jim Brazel.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020, after 11:00 am at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter until time of services at 2:00 pm with the Bro.Skylor Guess of Walnut Ridge, Arkansas officiating. Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter will be in charge of all arrangements.
Thomas Gregory "Greg" Uht, age 61, of Jackson, Missouri, passed away January 1, 2020. He entered this life December 9, 1958, in Cape Girardeau, the son of Jean Ann (Dillworth) Uht and George (GW) Walker.
He is preceded in death by his father and brother, Bobby Pullam.
Greg’s passion for the great outdoors brought on the craftsmanship of creating objects out of wood. With hands and heart, Greg worked in construction throughout his life. He delighted in the thrill of viewing drag races and airshows. It is said that Greg never met a stranger and was a master of making people laugh. He absolutely adored his grandkids and memories will live on in those who knew and loved him.
He is survived by his daughter, Heather Uht of New Madrid, Missouri; daughter, Amy Brakhane of Galena, Missouri; grandkids: Tyler, Tori, Breanna, Paige, and Liam; mother, Jean Ann Burnett of Piedmont, Missouri; sister, Donna (Bill) Shelton of Piedmont, Missouri; brother, Ricky Uht of Bloomfield, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; and close friends.
A private memorial service will be planned at a later time. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude.
Arrangements and cremation are under the direction of Cremations of the Ozarks.
Mary Bonee of Parma, daughter of late Henry Estell and Mammie Lucille Gamble Turner, was born in on May 29, 1948, and passed away at her granddaughter, Ashlee's home in Parma, Missouri on January 5, 2020, at the age of 71 years, 8 month and 24 days.
She lived in the Clarkton area most of her life and worked at Crowley Ridge Nursing Home in the laundry before retiring then she moved to Parma 2 years ago.
Her life long partner Ray T. Jones Sr. who has preceded her in death on December 9, 2006. She was of the Pentecostal Faith.
Surviving are her children; three sons, Ray T. Jones Jr; Randy Jones, and Robert Johnson, all of Dexter, Missouri, four daughters, Brenda Jones, of Sikeston, Ann Craver of Catron, Christy Norman of Dexter, and Debbie West of Dexter; twenty-three grandchildren; twenty-two great grandchildren; one brother Eugene Turner of Kentucky. Other relatives and friends survive. She was preceded in death by two brothers, Burl and Buddy Turner; two sisters Sarah Mikel, Gracie Bradley, one granddaughter Tori Green, and grandsons Anthony and Alex McAfee .
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 from 5:00 to 8:00 pm. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home.
Funeral service will be held on Wednesday at 2:00 pm with Rev. Tim Russell of Dexter, Missouri officiating with the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter will be in charge of all the arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
