Nancy Maxine Tilley, daughter of the late Cletis and Roxine Farmer Gaines, was born June 27, 1946, and passed away at her home in Bolivar, Missouri on December 30, 2017, at the age of 71 years, 6 months and 3 days.

Nancy had lived in Bloomfield until moving to Bolivar in 2010. She was a retired beautician and had attended the First General Baptist Church in Bloomfield.

On June 26, 1966, she was married to Walter Junior Tilley in Idalia, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2012. Nancy was also preceded in death by her brothers, Wayne Gaines and Ray Woods.

Surviving are two sons and spouses, Michael Tilley and Hul-Ling Chan of Bellingham, Washington, David and Kim Tilley of Bolivar, Missouri; five grandchildren, Jaren, Jaeli, Lydia, Sophia and Alex Tilley; three brothers, Richard and Bill Gaines both of Dexter, Ronnie Gaines of Knob Noster, Missouri; and one sister, Shirley Dowdy of Chaffee. Other relatives and friends also survive.

Friends may visit on Friday, January 5, 2018, from 9:00 am until time of services at 11:00 am at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield with Rev. Ronnie Stevens of Bloomfield officiating.

Interment will follow in the Missouri Veterana's Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Richard L. Long, Sr. of Eads, Tennessee, son of the late Henry Clifford and Gladys Croft Long, was born in Albertville, Alabama on May 27, 1950, and passed away at his home in Eads, Tennessee on January 1, 2018, at the age of 67 years, 7 months and 5 days.

Richard had lived most of his adult life in the Dexter area. He had worked as a rural mail carrier with the U. S. Postal Service and attended the Dexter Church of Christ.

On June 10, 1972, he was married to Evelyn Faye Sturart in Dexter, Missouri.

Surviving are his wife, Evelyn Long of Eads, Tennessee; one son, Richard Long, Jr. of Gadsden, Alabama; one daughter, Denise Adams of Eads, Tennessee; two grandchildren; one sister, Flossie Pack of Albertville, Alabama. Other relatives and many friends also survive.

Friends may call on Friday, January 5, 2018, after 10:00 a.m. until time of services at 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins and Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri.

Interment will be in the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.

Memorials may be made to the Childrens' Home, 5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, AR 72450.

Wayne Underhile of Dexter, son of the late Lester E. and Minnie Lee Busby Underhile, was born in French Camp, California on April 19, 1928, and passed away at his home in Dexter on December 31, 2017, at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 12 days.

Wayne had lived in California before moving to Dexter in 1993. He had worked as a supervising security officer for Kiser Aluminum in California. He enjoyed motorcycle riding and playing pool.

Surviving are two sons, Phillip Underhile of Ookala, Hawaii, Vincent Underhile of Brentwood, California; two daughters, Cindy Underhile of Manteca, California, Lisa McFarland of Brentwood, California; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-three great grandchildren; three brothers, Mark Underhile of Dexter, David Underhile of Edmond, Oklahoma, Robert Underhile of Prairie Duchien, Wisconsin; three sisters, Naomi Baily and Leona Dement both of Dexter and Sandra McCormick of Fairdealing, Missouri. Other relatives and many friends also survive. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a sister, Donna Mason.

Friends may come to the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday at 9:30 a.m. to go in procession to the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery for graveside service at 10:00 a.m.

Interment will be in the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.

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Jeffery Smyth Allen, son of the late Kenneth Lee Allen, Sr. and Malinda G. Allen was born on March 23, 1949 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on Sunday, December 31, 2017 in Cape Girardeau, MO at the age of 68.

Mr. Allen was a Veteran in the United States Marine Corp from February 1968 to September 1969 and served in the Vietnam War.  He was a member of several clubs including: American Legion Post 369, Benton, Mo; Fraternal Member of United Commercial Travelers of America, Cape Girardeau, MO; Marine Corp League Detachment #1081 where he served as Honor Guard Commander and Armorer. Jeff faithfully worked on fundraising activities associated with each organization he was affiliated with. 

Some of his hobbies included: riding his Harley Davidson, competition shooting, collecting Military Memorabilia and serving the Community.

On June 26th, 1976 he was united in marriage to Debbie Hartman.  Mrs. Allen resides of the home in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Besides his wife, he is survived by one son, John C. Allen and LeAndra of Havre, Montana; by two daughters, Judy N. McBride of Queens, New York and Kimberly J. Allen of Cape Girardeau, MO; by six grandchildren, Donald McBride, Austin Moore, Joshua Armstrong, Olivia Armstrong, Jaiden Dixon and Kalaiya Dixon; by one great-grandchild, Kobie Moore; by  sister-in-law, Janet Allen of St. Louis, MO, niece Kathy Allen of Berkley, California, and cousin Brady Smyth of Dexter, MO along with many other relatives and friends.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Kenneth L. Allen, Jr.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 9:00 A.M. to 10:00 A.M. on Friday, January 5, 2018. 

A memorial service will be conducted on Friday, January 5, 2018 at 10:00 AM in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mike Shupert officiating.   

Interment will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, MO.

In lieu of flowers, family would like donations made to the Marine Corps League Detachment #1081 in Cape Girardeau, MO.

Willa "Bo" Gardner of Essex, Missouri, daughter of the late William Allen and Clara Emma Lowery Neal, was born on February 22, 1925, in Manilla, Arkansas and passed away at her son's home in Ashland City, Tennessee on December 23, 2017, at the age of 92 years, 10 months and 1 day.

She had lived in the Grayridge and Essex areas most of her life. She had worked as a floral designer for 40 years at area florists. She was an active member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints. She enjoyed gardening, flowers and working in her yard.

Surviving are one daughter and husband, Susan & Gene Gaines of Dexter, Missouri; four sons & wives, Jeffrey Hatfield of Advance, Missouri, Eric & Marianne Hatfield of South Bend, Indiana, Kevin Hatfield of Essex, Missouri; William & Robbie Hatfield of Ashland City, Tennessee; nine grandchildren; many great & great great grandchildren; two sisters, Joy Sue Maulding of Festus, Missouri, and Omega Lovett of Grays Lake, Illinois. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son, Mark Edward Hatfield; two grandsons, Kevin Lee Hatfield, Jr. and Mark Edward "Buck" Hatfield, Jr.; great granddaughter, Maura Peters, great great grandson, Bryson Umfleet; three brothers, Jesse, James and William Neal; two sisters, Novella Nelson and Imogene Evans.

Visitation will be held on Thursday, December 28, 2017, after 11:00 a.m. until time for services at 1:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Bishop Michael Comer officiating.

Interment will be in the Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.