Maynard, Jerry b. 1961 d. July 5, 2000 Gospel singer and recording artist. Maynard was a member of the Gospel Quartet Isaiah 58. The group was popular not only for their music but also for the fact that two of its members had physical handicaps. Jerry Maynard had been born with a heart ailment, and Steve Houart had been paralyzed from the waist down during a shooting accident as a child. The group released their self-titled album "Isaiah 58" in the 1990's and soared to popularity. There were plans to release another album, but this...[Read More] (Bio by: Tim Crutchfield) Hagy Cemetery, Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri, USA
Sisler, George Kenton b. September 19, 1937 d. February 7, 1967 Vietnam veteran. Recipient of the Congressional Medal of Honor, Bronze Star, and the Purple Heart. First Lieutenant George K. Sisler was the first member of the Military Intelligence Branch to receive the Medal of Honor. He was a member of the 5th Special Forces Group, 1st Special Forces in Vietnam. On February 7, 1967, He was the platoon leader/advisor to a special United States/Vietnam exploitation force. While on patrol deep within enemy dominated territory, his platoon was attacked from...[Read More] Dexter Cemetery, Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri, USA
Walker, James Peter b. March 14, 1851 d. July 19, 1890 US Congressman. Elected to represent Missouri's 14th District in the United States House of Representatives, serving from 1887 until his death in 1890. (Bio by: K) Dexter Cemetery, Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri, USA
b. 1961 d. July 5, 2000