Carol Sue Whitchurch, daughter of the late Walter W. Davis and Wanda Lee Taylor Davis was born on April 12, 1947 in New Madrid County, Mo.  She completed her earthly journey on October 1, 2018 at her residence in Poplar Bluff, Mo.

Mrs. Whitchurch worked for the State of Oklahoma as well as the State of Missouri.  She worked with special needs clients and retired from Southeast Missouri Department of Mental Health in Poplar Bluff after 19 years of service.

She is survived by her brother, David Lee Davis and wife Cathy of Reyno, Ar; granddaughter, Ashley Nichole Stuart and husband Steven of Indiana; by two grandsons, Mark Aaron Mathis and Tyler Mathis of Sikeston, Mo; by two great-grandsons, Gabriel Ashton and Gage Michael of Indiana; as well as many uncles, aunts, cousins, nieces and nephews that are left to miss her.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence R. Whitchurch; son, Mark Lee Mathis; brothers, William Earl Davis, Walter Eugene Davis; sisters, Gloria Dean Davis, Phyllis Mae Robinett, Jo Ann VanGilder; plus many, many family members to meet her at Heaven’s door.

Special thanks to all of the medical staff that treated her with kindness and love.  We would also like to say thank you to her friends and neighbors, Dorothy Campbell, Amanda Mayberry, Doyle Starkey and the Howdeshell family.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, October 5, 2018 from 9:00 to 10:30 AM. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 10:30 AM at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter on Friday. 

Interment will follow at the Hagy Cemetery.

Joshua Heath Monroe, son of David Monroe and Diana Winstead Monroe both of Sikeston, was born on August 20, 1984 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life on September 30, 2018 at his residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 34.

Josh owned Monroe’s Landscaping and Lawn Care in Sikeston Missouri. He was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Bloomfield and a man who never met a stranger.  He was a fun loving dad, a hard worker, family man and enjoyed being outside. The love of music is what led him to his greatest love on this earth, Stephanie. Together they had two beautiful sons, Jiles and Mylan, who were the light of Josh's life. Josh will be remembered for his infectious laughter, his love of the outdoors, and his unending love for his sons.

On February 6, 2010 he was united in marriage to Stephanie Swindell in Bloomfield, Missouri. Mrs. Monroe survives of the home.

Besides his wife and parents, he is survived by; two sons, Jiles Monroe and Mylan Monroe of Dexter; two brothers, Matt Monroe of Mayfield, Kentucky and Dustin Monroe of O’Fallon, Missouri; three sisters, Molly Jewell of Natural Dam, Arkansas, Chrissy Earley of Paducah, Kentucky and Jennifer Ludditt of Fenton, Missouri; by his maternal grandparents, Shirley and Richard Winstead of Paducah, Kentucky; and by many aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews. 

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents Ed Monroe and Lola Monroe. 

Friends may call the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 10:00 A.M. to 1:00 P.M.

Funeral Services will be conducted at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Alice Fowler officiating.

Interment will follow in the Bloomfield Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers the family requests all memorials be made to the Monroe Benefit Account c/o Bank of Advance, P.O. Box 829, Dexter, Missouri 63841.

Patricia C. Watkins of Puxico, formerly of Essex, daughter of the late Cecil Monroe and Myrtle Asher Chism, was born in Charter Oak, Missouri on September 26, 1946, and passed away at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter on September 28, 2018, at the age of 72 years and 2 days.

Pat had lived in Essex before moving to Puxico three years ago. She had worked thirty plus years as a teacher at DAEOC Head Start, and was a member of the Harvest Assembly Church in Essex, after moving to Puxico she attended Duck Creek Baptist Church. Her heart's focus was Christ, friends and family.

On May 31, 1963, she was married to Leon Watkins in Catron, Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 28, 2018.

Surviving are two daughters, Diana Devore of Swinton, Mellody Wheetley of Puxico; adopted son & wife, Buck & Jessica Cruse of Puxico; five grandchildren & spouses, Jennifer & Mark Newell and Jessica Steele all of Dexter, Roger & Taylor Cochran II of Cape Girardeau, Alanna Newman of Poplar Bluff, Hunter Wheetley of Puxico; ten great grandchildren, Austin, Makaila, Amberly, Kaidence, Tia, Landon, Sam, Jaclyn, Sara Kate and Adeline; two brothers, Stan Chism of Copperas Cove, Texas, Billy Dial of Demopolis, Alabama; one sister Jean Ann Wilson of Gray Ridge, Missouri. Other relatives and many friends also survive. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by one son, Lanny Watkins.

Friends may visit on Sunday, September 30, 2018, after 1:00 p.m. until time of services at 3:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter with Bro. Buck Cruse of Puxico officiating.

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

Roger L. Triplett, son of the late Charles N “Nob” Triplett and Betty Lynn Baker Triplett was born on January 4, 1939 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on September 26, 2018 at Capital Region Medical Center in Jefferson City, Missouri at the age of 79 years.

Mr. Triplett was a Veteran and retiree from the United States Navy and served during the Vietnam War.  He was an active member of the Dexter Elks Lodge #2439 in Dexter where he was past State President of the Elks.

On June 10, 1961 he was united in marriage to Shirley Ann Keller.  Mrs. Triplett preceded him in death on April 11, 2015.

Survivors include:  three sons, Mike Triplett of Dexter, Missouri, Chris Triplett of Montgomery, Texas and Kevin Triplett of Algonquin, Illinois; by one brother, Richard Triplett of Saint George, Utah; by two sisters, Vicci Ross of Essex, Missouri and Debbie Bell of Dexter; by eight grandchildren, Derrick Triplett, Andrew Triplett, Victoria Mikeska, Cameron Mikeska, Paige Triplett, Blake Triplett, Myla Triplett and Vera Shirley Triplett,  and by three great-grandchildren, Noah, Taybie and Hunter.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 PM.

An Elk’s service will be conducted on Sunday evening at 7:00 P.M. Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, October 1, 2018 at 2:00 PM in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. David Loonie officiating. 

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

In lieu of flowers the family requests all memorials be made to the DEAC, c/o Dexter Elks Lodge, P.O. Box 353, Dexter, MO 63841.

Cleo D. Holder, son of the late Cecil Cleo Holder and Emma Baird Holder was born on May 7, 1932 in Blodgett, Missouri and departed this life on September 27, 2018 at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 86 years.

Mr. Holder was a Veteran for the United States Army.  He owned and operated Cleo’s Service Station in Dexter for 58 years.  He was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter for many years and was a resident of Dexter.

On October 15, 1954 he was united in marriage to Glenda Brown at the First Christian Church in Dexter.  Mrs. Holder survives of the home in Dexter.

Survivors include; his wife Glenda; two sons, Terry Holder of Dexter and Tim Holder (Kaye) of Dexter; by one sister, Norma Jean (Jeannie) Triplett of Dexter; by two grandchildren, Kristin Holder and Kelsey Holder.

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one sister, Ruby Mae Mitchell.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, September 30, 2018 from 12:00 noon to 2:00 pm. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 2:00 PM in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Don Kennedy officiating. 

Interment will follow at the Dexter Cemetery.