Stories from Sunday, July 1, 2018

DEXTER, Mo. — Jimmy L. Casey, 66, died June 28, 2018, at his home in Dexter. Born April 1, 1952, in Poplar Bluff, son of the late William Opal and Lavern Louise Casey Triplett, he had lived all of his life in the Stoddard County area. He was a member of Trotter General Baptist Church. Survivors include: one sister, Helen Casey Baker of Dexter; two nieces and spouse, Monica (Frankie) Houchins of Dexter and Valerie Keeton of Sikeston; and one great-niece and three great-great-nephews. Visitation is from 11 a.m. until service time at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter. Burial will follow in the Triplett Cemetery near Dexter. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com.