Richard Malcolm Breland, 52, of Dexter, Mo., formerly of Caruthersville, Mo., died at his home Wednesday, June 1, 2005.

Born July 31, 1952, at Willow Springs, Mo., he was a son of Bonnie Johnson Crayne of Russellville, Ark., and the late Richard C. Breland. He was a former employee of Chrisman Art Gallery in Dexter.

Other survivors include one son, Richard W. Breland of Dexter; one daughter, Michelle Patereau of Turlock, Calif.; mother and stepfather, Bonnie and Ernest Crayne of Russellville; one brother, Rev. Dennis Breland of Poplar Bluff, Mo.; one sister, Evelyn Kay Sparks of Russellville and one grandchild.

He was preceded in death by one sister, Sherry Lynn Cummins.

Visitation is 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m., Monday, June 6, at the Rainey-Mathes Funeral Chapel in Dexter.

A memorial service will held at 10:30 a.m. Monday in the Rainey-Mathes Chapel with the Rev. Dennis Breland officiating.