Gladys Marie Dodge "Nan", age 76 of Wappapello, Missouri passed away April 24, 2021 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Mrs. Dodge was born June 9, 1944, near East Prairie, Missouri to the late Willie Wallace and Lillie Mae (Phillippe) Zook. Gladys worked as a machine operator for many years, she lived in O'Fallon, Missouri before moving to Wappapello, Missouri with her husband in 1980.Gladys was a member of Faith Baptist Church in Wappapello, Missouri.
Gladys married Larry Gene Dodge Sr. in East Prairie, Missouri on September 21, 1963. Nan as so many called her loved visiting, crocheting, canning, and making chicken & noodles for her grandchildren.
Survivors are two sons Larry (Andrea) Dodge, Jr. and Wallace (Gloria) Dodge both of Jackson, Missouri; nine grandchildren Jonathan, Joshua, Justin, Sarah, Aaron, Levi, John, Amber, Katie; four great grandchildren Isaiah, Micaiah, Savannah, Abigail; one sister Mary Marcum of Wappapello, Missouri. Many friends and family also survive. Gladys was preceded in death by one son Mark Dodge; six brothers Robert, Earl, Jack, Wayne, Troy, and Everett Zook; two sisters Thelma Polston and Frances Smith.
Visitation will be held at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri on Thursday April 29, 2021 from 10 am to 12 pm.
Funeral service will be at 12 pm in the Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel in Puxico, Missouri with burial to follow at the Dogwood Cemetery in East Prairie, Missouri.
With Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Puxico in charge of arrangements.
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Reesie Pearl Marie Dyson-Hudson, daughter of Travis Hudson and Melissa Abbott Hudson of Bloomfield, Missouri, was born on November 5, 2019, in Sikeston, Missouri, and departed this life on April 20, 2021 at her residence in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of one year and five months.
In addition to her parents, Travis and Melissa, she is survived by three brothers, Jesse Abbott of Bloomfield, Colton Hudson of Dexter, and Aiden Bewley of Bloomfield; by two sisters, Jaydenn Hudson of Bloomfield and Sarah Hudson of Dexter; by her maternal grandparents, Charlie and Lora Sandusky of Bloomfield; by her paternal grandparents, Kenny and Ronda Young of Dexter; by her grandmother, Melody Smith of Sikeston, by her great-grandmothers, Cindy Adams of Sikeston and Cindy Dyson of Morehouse; and by her great-grandfather, Charles Dyson of Morehouse.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, May 1, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Saturday, May 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Charles Roberts officiating.
Interment will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Ellen Nadine Rogers, age 78 of Essex, Missouri passed away April 24, 2021 at her sons home near Essex, Missouri. Ms. Rogers was born August 23, 1942, in Libourn, Missouri to the late Thurman Walter and Minnie Louella Houchin Graham. She lived in Blodgett, Morley area loved raising her kids and cooking for her family, and was of the Christian Faith.
Survivors include two daughters Joy Iliff of Morley, Missouri; Mamie Graham of Morley, Missouri; three sons Dale Graham, James Rogers both of Sikeston, Missouri Tommy Graham of Essex, Missouri; twenty one grandchildren; twenty three great grandchildren and 27 great great grandchildren; four brothers Albert Graham of Sikeston, T.W. Graham of Morley, Lawrence Graham and Donald Graham both of Sikeston, Missouri; six sisters Katherine Green of Sikeston, Frances Henson of Sikeston, Judy Reynolds of Piggott, Arkansas, Pauline Brock of Sikeston, Mary Pick of Millersville, and Dorothy Bradshaw of Sikeston, Missouri; and many friends and family also survive. She was preceded in death by two brother Clay and Dennis Graham.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday April 27, 2021 from 5 to 8 p.m. at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri on
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday April 28, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. in the Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with Bro. T.W. Graham of Morley, Missouri officiating.
Interment will be in Mounds Park Cemetery in New Madrid, Missouri with Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter helping with the arrangements.
Gavin Michael Long, 16, was born on March 14, 2005, in Cape Girardeau, to Gabriel Michael and Ashley Nesselrodt Long, and passed away April 22, 2021.
He was the grandson of Troy and Kaki Long of Portageville and Robert Lynn Nesselrodt and Heidi Elizabeth Hunter of New Madrid.
Gavin was a 2019 graduate of Immaculate Conception Catholic School in New Madrid and member of Immaculate Conception Congregation. He was a sophomore at New Madrid County Central High School.
He was an avid fisherman, hunter, and golfer. He was a member of the New Madrid County Central Eagles Golf team, as well as a leader in the New Madrid County Central Eagles Pep Club, The Nest. He loved playing and singing with his guitar.
Gavin could light up a room with his infectious smile and witty personality. He loved to laugh and make others laugh. Gavin was never afraid to be unique, he was his own young man. His family and especially his friends will miss his wonderful spirit.
In addition to his parents and grand-parents, he is survived by one brother, Trey Moore, and many, many loving aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Visitation will be from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. Monday at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where a Rosary is scheduled for 8 p.m. A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Immaculate Conception Church.
Burial will follow in Evergreen in Evergreen Cemetery under the direction of Delisle Funeral Home.
Pallbearers will be: Cullen Pearson, Julian Courtois, Clay Cope, Jack Westcoat, Edwin Ling, Matt Riley, Simon Cooper and Ansel Underwood.
Memorial Contributions may be made to Immaculate Conception School, New Madrid or to Gavin Long Scholarship Fund.
Terry Joe Childers, son of William Childers of Bernie, Missouri, and the late Mildred Cullum Childers, was born on August 30, 1960 in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on April 22, 2021 at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 60 years.
Mr. Childers worked in maintenance at WW Wood Products in Dudley, Missouri.
On July 13, 1979, in Bernie, Missouri, he was first united in marriage to Deanna Gay Minton. Mrs. Childers preceded him in death on December 24, 2016. He was then united in marriage to Sharon Burns on November 30, 2019, in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Childers survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife, Sharon, and his father, William, he is survived by three sons, James Childers (Sabrina) of Dexter, Missouri, Terry Childers Jr. (Ashley) of Ashland, Alabama, Gavin Childers (Toni) of Dexter, Missouri; by his daughter, Christina Woolard (Nick) of Naylor, Missouri; by his step-sons, Dusty Burns (Chassey) and Dalton Burns (Jessica), all of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Danny Childers of Bernie, Missouri, and Larry Childers of Campbell, Missouri; by his sister, Lorie Reed of Bernie, Missouri; and by nineteen grandchildren.
Other than by his first wife and mother, he was preceded in death by his brother, Randy Childers.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, April 25, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Monday, April 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Troy Sisk officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
