Arthur Bernard

DEXTER -- Arthur L. Bernard, 90, died July 4, 2002, at Cypress Point Healthcare in Dexter.

Born May 16, 1912, in St. Charles County, son of the late Frank C. and Anna Guthrie Bernard, he was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter. A former mayor of Benton, he was also a conservation agent in Stoddard and Scott counties.

On March 9, 1934, in St. Charles, he married Ruth Griffin who preceded him in death on Oct. 2, 2000.

Survivors include: one son, Wesley Bernard of Kansas City; three daughters, Anna Mae Young of St. Charles, Shirley Alexander of Dexter and Ardith Yeakey of Bloomfield; and eight grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren.

He was also preceded in death by one son, Arthur Lenny Bernard; two brothers, Arlie Bernard and Charlie Bernard; and one great-grandson, Robby Maddox.

Graveside services are scheduled for 10 a.m. Saturday at the Dexter Cemetery with the Revs. Buzz Brown and Marshall Link officiating.