Travis Allen Carter, son of J.R. Carter and Rhonda Allen Carter, was born on May 30, 1986 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on February 11, 2020 at his residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 33 years.
Mr. Carter was an Insurance Agent for Country Financial in Dexter, Missouri.
He is survived by his mother, Rhonda Carter of Dexter; by his father, J. R. Carter and wife Marla of Bernie; by his paternal grandmother, Yvonne Pool of Dexter, by his companion, Misty DeJournett and her children, Caleb Brawley, Gabby Edwards, and Grayson Edwards; by his uncle, Keith Allen, by his step-sister, Ashley Gregory of Bernie, by his step-daughter, McKenzie Hargrave, by his step-nephew, Zane Wilson and by three cousins, Brooke Morton, Baylee Allen, and Brandon Allen.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Freeman Carter Sr, by his maternal grandparents, Wilburn Allen and Glenda Rodgers Allen.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Friday, February 14, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Dale Hartle officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Nedra Ann Gaines, daughter of the late Cecil Beckham and Lily Lusk Beckham, was born on May 12, 1941 and departed this life on February 10, 2020 at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 78 years.
Mrs. Gaines was a former floor worker for the International Hat Factory in Dexter, Missouri and a resident of Dexter.
She is survived by her son, Terry Gaines of Dexter and her daughter, Tracey Gaines of Dexter; by five grandchildren, Aaron, Ethan, Jesse, Kayla and Cassie; and by seven great-grandchildren, Evelyn, Audrey, Julien, Carter, Elias, Landon and Charlie.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Cecil Beckham and by two sisters, Shirley Edwards and Jean Rainey.
Graveside services will be conducted at Dexter Cemetery on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 1:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Brenda J Held, age 70, of Chaffee, Mo passed away at her home on Saturday February 8, 2020.
Mrs. Held was born April 6, 1949 in Chaffee to the late Arthur and Velma (Green) Miller.
On November 30, 1968 she married Ronnie Held in Chaffee, he survives.
Also surviving are one son: Wayne Held and wife Mika of Chaffee, one daughter: Dana Urhan and Husband Keith of Chaffee, six grandchildren: Sierra (Dillon) Glastetter, Allie Miller, Rayney Held, Ayne’ Held, Hayden Held, and Corbyn Held; and one great granddaughter due in June.
She was preceded in death by one brother Bob Miller.
There will be a private memorial service at a later date.
Ronald Edwin Long, son of the late Cecil Long and Ellen Barham Long, was born on March 12, 1933 in Bloomfield, Missouri and departed this life on February 10, 2020 at his residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 86 years.
Mr. Long was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a former farm implement mechanic, specializing in Ford Tractors and he was a member of St. Joe General Baptist Church in Idalia, Missouri.
On December 23, 1956, in Bloomfield, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Rose Marie Fairless. Mrs. Long survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, James Long and wife Jean of Dexter, Missouri; by his daughter, Theresa White and husband Craig of Mena, Arkansas; by two sisters, Marilyn Wiggs of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Elizabeth Mueller of O’Fallon, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Nathan Long, Kelsey Long and Nicole McDaniel; and by five great-grandchildren.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandchild, Arvil Long.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, February 13, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jared Hancock officiating. Interment will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Memorials may be made to VNA of Southeast Missouri, 919 W Business Highway 60, Dexter, MO 63841.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Eddie Ann Padgett, daughter of the late Nelba Jean Rainey and Lee Rainey, was born on January 6, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on February 8, 2020 at the Jackson Manor in Jackson, Missouri at the age of 73.
Eddie Ann had worked as a beautician, and later worked as a secretary for NB Harty. She enjoyed researching her family genealogy and tracking her family roots. She was a member of the Stoddard County Genealogy Society. Eddie Ann was also a member of the Altrusa Club, where she served as several different officers, and on many committees. She was apart of the Dexter Community Betterment Committee, and played a role in getting the red caboose in its current location.
She is survived by two special family members, who were closer to her, then words can describe, Jamie Gilooly of Jackson, Missouri and Kristin Parker of Jackson, Missouri; by a neighbor, who turned into a great friend, Terry Holder of Dexter, Missouri; by Kristin’s children, who were the grandchildren she never had, Mara Golden, Nick Golden and Gage Parker, and by classmates and other friends and family.
Friends may visit at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
