Steven Lloyd Triplett, 67, of Jena, Louisiana, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at his home.
He was born on August 27, 1953, to the union of Lloyd and Jeanne Triplett, in Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.
He served his country in the United States Air Force as a medic at McDill Air Force Base in Tampa, Florida. He was very proud of his military service and the fact that he followed in the footsteps of his military father.
Upon discharge, he attended Hillsborough Community College where he received his Nursing Degree. He worked for the next 35 years at St. Joseph Medical Center in various capacities. He was a Life Flight nurse for 15 years. His remaining career was as an emergency room nurse and a stroke and heart nurse, prior to his retirement in 2015.
On May 8, 2010, Steve married Debby Hadley Mattison in Williamsville, Missouri.
After retirement, Steve and Debby moved to Jena, Louisiana. He fell in love with the area and the people. He loved being the “lawnman” on the property. He would spend hours working on the lawn, flowers and trees. He called it the farm and never wanted to leave it. He also loved to hunt and fish.
Steve served as Head Usher and Board Member of Sanctuary Worship Center. He loved his church and was always on hand to minister any way he could. He loved being involved in any and all ministry programs from the church.
He was preceded in death by his father, Lloyd Triplett; his brother-in-law, John Moore; and his nephew, Bradley Glover.
Those left to cherish his memory include his wife Debby of the home; his daughter, Lauren (Jeremy) Burke of Tampa, Florida; two stepsons, Jason (Carissa) Mattison of Dexter, Missouri and Shawn (Jennifer) Mattison of Jacksonville, Florida; his mother, Jeanne Triplett of Dexter, Missouri; three sisters and one brother, Charlett (Kirk) Glover of Franklin, Tennessee, Sheryl (Bill) Fowler, Janet Moore, and Mike Triplett all of Dexter, Missouri; four step-grandchildren, Jason, Maggie, Ben, and Elijah Mattison; a niece; nephews; a very special family from Tampa, Florida, Kyle and Luna Wright, Hana and Landon who looked at Steve and Debby as adopted parents and grandparents; friends and extended family too numerous to name.
He was a loving father, brother, son, uncle, and friend. His home going has left a void in our hearts and lives. He will be greatly missed.
A ceremony of remembrance was held at Sanctuary Worship center on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 with Pastor Heath Harris officiating.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, November 6, 2020 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Friday, November 6, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow in Chalk Bluff Cemetery in Dexter, with full military honors.
Billy Gene “Sonny” Eaton, son of the late Albert Eaton and Lois Wilson Eaton, was born on August 9, 1934 in Essex, Missouri, and departed this life on November 5, 2020 at Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews, Missouri, at the age of 86 years.
Mr. Eaton was a veteran and retired from the United States Navy. He was a civil service firefighter, affiliated with Jehovah’s Witness faith and a resident of Dexter.
On April 5, 1956, in Union County, Mississippi, he was united in marriage to Jessie Faye Enlow. Mrs. Eaton preceded him in death on October 24, 2019.
He is survived by his sister, Virginia James and husband Lawton, of Dexter, Missouri; and by many cousins.
Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Gregory Alan Eaton; by his brother, Glen Eaton; and by two sisters, Evelyn Triplett and Ada Stacy.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, November 7, 2020 from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Tim Russell officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery, with full military honors.
The Eaton family requests that everyone wear a mask.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
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.
