Vicky Lucille Singer, daughter of Helen Lane of Dexter, Missouri and the late Melvin Lane was born on December 11, 1952, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on January 11, 2023, at her residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 70.
Mrs. Singer was a retired school teacher and had taught within the Dexter School district for many years.
Other than by her mother, she is survived by one son, Brian Pounds and wife Ashley of St. Louis, Missouri; by two sisters, Katherine Hussey of Las Vegas, Nevada and Patty Hilt of Ashland, Missouri; and by one grandson, Everett Pounds of St. Louis, Missouri.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, January 16, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, January 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Essex Cemetery (Old Part) in Essex, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Reba Ann Owens, daughter of the late Robert Henson and Flora South Henson, was born in Ethridge, Tennessee on August 15, 1936 and departed this life at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri on January 11, 2023 at the age of 86.
Mrs. Owens was a homemaker and a seamstress. She was a member of Bernie Church of Christ and a resident of Bernie.
She was united in marriage to Reuben Owens in Tunica, Mississippi on April 23, 1955. Mr. Owens preceded his wife in death on February 3, 2014.
Survivors include two sons, Buford Dwight Owens & wife Kelly Ann of Jackson, Missouri and Michael D. Owens & wife Stephanie of Bernie, Missouri; by one daughter, Melanie Ann Ayers of South Carolina; by six grandchildren, Natalie Ann Burnside, Scarlett Ann Dawson, Michael Paul Owens, Jessica Christine Cabaniss, Krystal Ann Hobgood and Waylon Dwight Owens; by thirteen great-grandchildren and other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death, other than by her parents and her husband, by one son, Reuben DeWayne Owens; and by two sisters, Gladys Abel and Ruby Karnes.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Saturday, January 14, 2023 from 10:00 AM until 12:00 PM. Funeral services will then be conducted at 12:00 PM in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie with Stan Dauck officiating. Internment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements
Charles Ray England, 78, of Arbor passed away Friday, January 13, 2023
He was born February 12, 1944 in Painton, Mo. to Ida (Hitt) and Troy England. He was united in marriage on July 1, 1985 to Patrice O’Mara who proceeded him in death 2 months earlier.
Charles graduated from Delta school in 1962 and spent most of his life as a self employed carpenter. He enjoyed fishing and taking care of the pond on his property. He was known as the unofficial “Mayor of Arbor” and enjoyed visiting with all of his family, friends and neighbors.
He is survived by his son, Michael England of Benton, KY, his brother Robert (Patricia) England of Advance, his stepdaughter April McFerron of Advance, his niece Tracy (Roger) Slinkard of Advance, two grandchildren, Whitney McFerron (Vincent Oliver) of Lille, France and Matthew McFerron of St. Louis. He will be missed by many other family and friends.
Visitation will take place on Monday, January 16th at Morgan Funeral Home in Advance at 2:00 pm followed by a service at 3:00 pm.
Burial will take place at a later date at Pleasant Hill Cemetery in Tillman.
Betty Lucille Massey of Dexter, Missouri, daughter of the late Haud Ellis Dunning and Francis Gladys (Matthews) Dunning was born on March 21, 1935, in Sikeston, Missouri, and went to be with the Lord on January 11, 2023, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 87 years.
She lived in the Essex and Dexter area her entire life. Betty was a member of Sweet Prospect General Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri.
Betty enjoyed crocheting, seek and find books, reading her Bibles, she loved to draw, and picking up pecans. The most precious time was spending with her family when she could.
Betty is survived by three sons, Gary (Patty) Massey of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, David (Dorothy) Massey of Campbell, Missouri, and Johnny (Tina) Massey, Jr. of Bernie, Missouri; one daughter, Janet Martin of Campbell, Missouri; one brother, John (Dorothy) Dunning of Lodi, Wisconsin; one sister, Gracie Jones of Trinity, Alabama; fifteen grandchildren; and twenty-two great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; life long dear friends, Marty Starnes, Jessica Starnes, Jack and Lydia Penberthy, as well as a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by one son, Ricky Massey, Sr.; one son-in-law, Ronnie Martin, Sr.; two grandsons, William Massey and Stanley Summers; one sister, Dolly (Bobbie) Jackson; one niece, Starla Kay Mairs.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, January 14, 2023, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral Services will follow at 12:30 p.m. with Pastor Ray Rowland of Dexter, Missouri, officiating with Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter, Missouri in charge of all arrangements.
Interment will follow at Morgan Memorial Park Cemetery in Advance, Missouri.
Floyd Bell, age 85, of Broseley, MO walked through Heaven’s gates on Monday, January 9, 2023 at his residence in Broseley, MO, surrounded by family. Mr. Bell was born December 22, 1937, in Neelyville, MO, son of the late Charles G. Bell and Eva Toole. He attended Fisk High School and was a life long Twin Rivers Royals fan. He served in the National Guard and United States Army where he was stationed in Korea. On August 31, 1963 he married the love of his life, Myrna Sue Acre. He was a lifelong member of Black River General Baptist Church and served as a deacon for many years. In addition to his love for the Lord, Floyd treasured his family and considered them his greatest accomplishments in life. He was an avid sports fan. He was likely to be found in a gym or ball field, cheering on not only his grandchildren, but all young athletes of the community. Floyd also enjoyed bass and crappie fishing with his mother and his twin brother. He always looked forward to the annual family fishing trip on Norfork Lake.
Floyd is survived by his wife of nearly 60 years: Myrna Sue; three children: Trendall and Lisa Bell, Shelly & Randy Hester, and Marla Jo and Jason Lance;10 grandchildren: Chad and Jamyle Bell, Stephanie and Raymond Webb, Summer and Brian Shipman, Nikki and Dustin Reece, Landon and Allison Ham, Devin and Bailey Hester, Sydni and Kaleb Berrong, Logan Ham, Karson Ham, and Matthew Hendrix; 11 great-grandchildren: Evyn and Nelson Webb, Chadyn and Weston Bell, Kennedy, Connor, and Marni Ray, Ace and Hank Luecke, and Benjamin and Gideon Ham. Other survivors include 1 brother and 4 sisters: Lloyd Bell (Jeanne), Jane Parker, Shirley Eddy (Don), Gloria Sue Martin, Roxey Roberts (Larry); and 1 sister in law: Peggy McDonald (Gary). In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by one grandson: Byron Bell, and 5 siblings: Mary Snook, Larry Bell, Betty Nelson, Berniece West, and Linda Faye Bell.
Visitation will begin at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, January 11, 2023, at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk.
Funeral services will be at 11:00 AM Thursday in the funeral home chapel with Rev Jim Sanders and Rev. Wayne Burchett officiating.
Burial will be at Shain Memorial Cemetery in Fisk with full military honors.
