Eva Pearl McNece, daughter of the late Tribble Edwards and Janie Lucille Charlton Edwards, was born in Kennett, Missouri on December 27, 1939, and departed this life at St. Joseph’s Hospital in Highland, Illinois on November 5, 2020 at the age of 80.
Mrs. McNece was a homemaker and was a member of the Jehovah Witness Church.
She was united in marriage to Verl Leonard McNece in Bernie, Missouri on January 19, 1957. Mr. McNece preceded his wife in death on January 9, 2015.
Survivors include two sons, Terry McNece of Greenville, Illinois and Howard McNece & wife Johnnie of Pocahontas, Illinois; by four daughters, Kathy Myers & husband Joseph of Tuscola, Illinois, Janie Duckwitz of Effingham, Illinois, Phyllis Kruengel & husband Kenny and Shelia Yagow & husband Steve all of Altamont, Illinois; by three brothers, Jim Edwards, Ben Edwards and Jack Edwards; by one sister, Sue Davis; also by twelve grandchildren and Numerous Great-Grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents and her husband, by one son, Carl McNece and by four brothers.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home on Sunday, November 8, 2020 from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 P.M. Graveside services will be conducted at Bethany Cemetery, Sunday, November 8, 2020 starting at 1:30 P.M. Interment following.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie, Missouri in charge of all arrangements.
Danny Ray McCoy, son of the late Leon McCoy and Mildred Purcell McCoy, was born on December 24, 1955 in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on November 3, 2020 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 64 years.
Mr. McCoy was an employee of Tyson in Dexter, for 48 years, working as a Sr. Boiler Tech Supervisor, a job he loved. Danny was a people person and he took care of his family. He was proud of his son and great-nephew Zach, whom he raised. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and restoring cars. He was a member of the Dexter Elks Lodge #2439 and a resident of Dexter.
On September 9, 1972, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Jackie Mobbs. Mrs. McCoy survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife Jackie, he is survived by his son, Danny McCoy Jr. of Dexter; by his great-nephew, Zach McCoy of Dexter; by his brother, Gary McCoy and wife Joyce of Dexter, and by two sisters, Carolyn Snider of Dexter, and Kandy Koechner and husband Kevin of Dexter.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Rodger McCoy, Jimmy McCoy, Darrell McCoy, and Dennis McCoy; and by his sister, Rachel Childers.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Dale Jones officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Jimmie Dale Burge, son of the late Vernon Burge and Aurelia Fields Ivy, was born on October 13, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on November 2, 2020 at St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 73 years.
Mr. Burge was a former employee of the Dexter Police Department, working as an officer and dispatcher, retiring after 40 years of service. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Dexter, where he served as deacon and treasurer, and assisted with the food bank ministry. He was the treasurer of the Cane Creek Stoddard Baptist Association in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and he was a resident of Dexter.
On October 11, 1975, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Marianna Porter. Mrs. Burge survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife Marianna, he is survived by his daughter, Jamie Richmond and husband Jeff of Hernando, Mississippi; by his step-brother, Larry Garrett of Blackstone, Virginia; by his step-sister, Gloria Hampton of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; and by his half-sister, Mary Blanton of Sikeston, Missouri;
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two step-brothers, Doyle Garrett and Allen Garrett; and by his adopted-sister, Peggy Brinkopf.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, November 5, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted at Calvary Baptist Church in Dexter on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Danny Collins and Rev. Roy Davis officiating.
Interment will follow in the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Richard James Head, son of the late William Head and Ruth Stewart Head, was born on November 14, 1933 in Columbus, Nebraska, and departed this life on November 1, 2020 at Hunter Acres Care Center, in Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 86 years.
Mr. Head was a former employee of Churchill Downs in Louisville, Kentucky, working as a hot walker. He was a jack of all trades; he drove semi-trucks, was a heavy equipment operator, carpenter, and painter. He worked all his life, starting at the age of eight. He loved animals; his first love was horses and he always had a cat.
He is survived by three sons, Jeff Head and wife Lisa of Sikeston, Missouri, Richard Rable of Chicago, Illinois, and Timothy Rable of Springfield, Missouri; and by one granddaughter, Mackenzie Head.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers and ten sisters.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Phyllis Jean Quinton, daughter of the late Earl Edward McCoy and Pearlie Mae Overbey McCoy, was born on September 19, 1946 in Bernie, Missouri, and departed this life on November 1, 2020 at Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews, Missouri, at the age of 74 years.
Mrs. Quinton was a former employee of RCA TV, working as a line operator.
She is survived by three sons, Stephen Quinton (Michelle) of Queen Creek, Arizona, Robert Quinton of Vincennes, Indiana and Christopher Quinton (Rachel) of Vincennes, Indiana; by two daughters, Susan Walker (Craig) of Malden, Missouri and Kimberly Quinton (Justin) of Vincennes, Indiana.; by three brothers, Earl McCoy (Pam) of Lafayette, Indiana, Jerry McCoy of Paxton, Indiana, and Kenneth McCoy (Kathy) of Indianapolis, Indiana; and by fifteen grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Anna Quinton in infancy; and by her brother, Robert Lee McCoy.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Andrew Houltzhouser officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
