Lawrence “Larry” Louder son of Estella Ruth Louder of Fairfield, Illinois and the late Harold Lee Louder was born on October 16, 1947 in Mount Vernon, Illinois and departed this life on February 4, 2021 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 73.
Larry was a Dad, Paw to his grandchildren and friend to many. He was an Elder at the First Presbyterian Church in Dexter, Missouri, a member of the Dexter Lions Club, and he was awarded Lion of the Year in 2001 and in 2020. He was also a member of the Fairfield Masonic Lodge in Fairfield, Illinois, and the International Order of Turtles.
Coach Louder, as his students referred to him was a “jack” of all trades. Within the East Prairie and Dexter school districts, he was a high school math teacher, served as coach in different capacities and was a school bus driver. While in East Prairie, he also worked at IGA. He also taught math at the college level. Coach Louder befriended many of his former students after retirement, many who would go out of their way to come say hello to him in public.
He is survived by his son Kevin Louder and wife Lizzie of Enumclaw, Washington; by two daughters, Stephanie Boyer and husband Eric of Dexter, Missouri and Amy Louder of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Rev. Stephen Lee Louder and wife Paula of Clarksville, Tennessee and Robert Lynn Louder and wife Cathy of Rector, Arkansas; by three grandchildren, Luke Boyer of Dexter, Missouri, Tommy Louder and Quinn Louder both of Enumclaw, Washington; and by many nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be conducted at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, February 7, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic, the family request that everyone in attendance wear a mask and practice social distancing. A Celebration of Life service will be conducted at a later date.
Memorials to be made in Larry’s memory to the Presbyterian Church, PO Box 382, Dexter, Missouri 63841 and the Cumberland Presbyterian Children’s Home, 909 Greenlee Street, Denton, Texas 76201. Envelopes will be provided at Mathis Funeral Home.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Virginia “Jean” Lambert, daughter of the late Ora Trout and Dottie Mae Wright Trout, was born on June 12, 1938 in Holcomb, Missouri, and departed this life on February 4, 2021 at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 82 years.
Mrs. Lambert was a former employee of the shoe factory in Advance, Missouri and a resident of Dexter, Missouri
In 1980, near Advance, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Curtis Darrel Lambert. Mr. Lambert preceded her in death on June 27, 2019.
She is survived by two brothers-in-law, Kenneth Lambert of Germantown, Tennessee and Dale Lambert of Wildwood, Missouri; and by several nieces and nephews.
No services are currently planned,
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Christopher Lee Eskew, son of Larry “Butch” Eskew and Robin Gant Eskew, was born on April 17, 1987 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on February 3, 2021 at Southeast Health of Stoddard County, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 33 years.
Chris worked for D W Wahlco Tool in Jackson, Missouri, and he was a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri.
His is survived by his parents, Butch and Robin Eskew of Bloomfield, Missouri.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, February 8, 2021 from 5:30 p.m. until 6:30 p.m.
A memorial service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel at 6:30 p.m. with Rev. Dwight Hensley officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Tom Earl Burner son of the late Clifford Burner and Daisy Arnold Burner, was born in Bernie, Missouri on April 7, 1933 and departed this life at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Missouri on February 2, 2021 at the age of 87.
Mr. Burner was a veteran of the United States Army having serviced during the Korean War. He was a farmer, a member of White Oak Grove General Baptist Church of Rural Bernie, Missouri.
He was united in marriage to Ruth Lavern Anthony in the state of Arkansas on December 23, 1955. Mrs. Anthony survives.
Other survivors include one son, Clifford Burner & wife Karen of Bernie, Missouri; by one daughter, Sandy Barnes of Bernie, Missouri; by two brothers, Wayne Burner & wife Shirley and Jimmy Burner & wife Debbie all of Swartz Creek, Michigan; by one sister, Joyce McPherson & husband Mack of Moberly, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Jason, Summer and Shad; by six great-grandchildren; also by other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by one brother, Jarrell Burner and by one sister, Margaret Burner Hudson.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Saturday morning, February 6, 2021 from 10:00 A.M. until 10:45 A.M.
Graveside services will then be conducted at Bernie Cemetery on Saturday morning, February 6, 2021 at 11:00 A.M. with Pastor Dale Hartle officiating.
Interment will follow.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of all arrangements.
Jo Ann Brown, 81 of Malden, passed away on Friday, January 29, 2021 at the Cypress Point-Skilled Nursing by Americare in Dexter.
Jo Ann, daughter of the late Claude Taylor & Ica Thrasher Taylor, was born on February 20, 1939 in Malden, Missouri.
Jo Ann had been employed at the Gossard Garment factory for several years then for the Malden Public School. She was a lifetime member of the Sunnyvale General Baptist Church and a longtime member of the Malden Chamber Maids. On March 23, 1963 in Malden, she was united in marriage to Bobby Dwain Brown. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1982.
Her survivors include: son: Jared Brown of Malden, daughter: Kimberly Mize & husband, Michael of Springfield, 3 grandchildren: Madelynn Robinett, Taylor Mize & Dillon Mize and 3 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents,3 brothers: W. C. “Dub” Taylor, Harold “Hank” Taylor & Bob Taylor and 1 sister: Bonnie Furlong.
FAMILY REQUEST MASK BE WORN.
Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2021 at the Landess Funeral Home in Malden.
Funeral services will begin at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, February 2, 2021 at the Landess Funeral Home in Malden with Reverend James Hamlett officiating.
Burial will be in Memorial Park Cemetery in Malden.
Landess Funeral Home of Malden will be in charge of the arrangements.
