Gary L. Martin of Dexter, MO passed away on September 3, 2021 at the age of 79. Gary was born on November 2, 1941 to Russell and Hazel Martin (formerly of Dexter MO). He graduated from Dexter High School in 1959. He was joined in marriage to Wanda Wilson on June 1, 1962 a marriage that lasted 50 years until her death in 2012.
Being a dad to Cheryl Boyd, Andrea (Mike) Cramblitt, Kendra (Scott) Terrill, and Aiden (Robin) Martin was one of the greatest joys of his life. Second only to being a grandfather to Allan Cramblitt and Gavin Terrill and passing on his love for the Farm, fishing, model helicopters, planes and trains of all sizes.
Gary has been a member of Sadler Chapel Church, participated in Future Farmers of America and the Young Farmers. A life-long farmer and jack of all trades in welding, construction, equipment operator, etc... Spending time with youth was a favorite pastime. He is much loved by nieces, nephews, and the Sadler youth, whom he would drive anywhere and entertain with the many aspects of farm life.
Gary is preceded in death by his parents, wife Wanda, daughter Cheryl, granddaughter Aerial and several beloved aunts, uncles, cousins and in-laws.
At the request of the family, memorials can be sent to 18 Fore Life, c/o Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, MO 63841
A graveside service was held in the Dexter Cemetery on Sunday, September 5, 2021.
Wilma Jean Hovis, daughter of the late Austin Jones and the late Oletha Collins Jones Pierce and Fridis Pierce, Wilma was born on January 23, 1931 in Swifton, Arkansas and departed this life on September 5, 2021 at her sons residence in Bloomfield at the age of 90.
She had lived most of her life in the Bloomfield Community. She attended the St. Joe General Baptist Church in Idalia, where she was a member. She loved her church dearly. She loved her family dearly. She enjoyed quilting with Helping Hands and enjoyed the fellowship.
On May 3, 1946 she was united in marriage to Lenard Hovis in New Madrid, Missouri. Mr. Hovis preceded her in death on December 20, 1999.
She is survived by one son and daughter in law, Donnie Lynn and Vicky Hovis of Bloomfield, Missouri; by two grandsons, Donnie Ray Hovis and Donnie Lynn Hovis Jr. and wife Julie, both of Bloomfield, Missouri; by three great-grandsons, Dylan Hovis of Puxico, Missouri, Dustin Hovis and wife Katelen of Bloomfield, Missouri and Ricky Hovis and wife Maddie of Puxico, Missouri; by one great-granddaughter, Tiffany Hovis of Jackson, Missouri; by one great grandson, Logan Denkins and wife Megan of Dexter, Missouri; by three great-great grandchildren, Easton Miles Hovis, Ridge Lyndon Hovis and Huntly Eli Hovis; by two children who adopted her as their grandmother, Alexis and Tyler Underwood; by two special home-makers who helped her around the house, Susy Hoosier and Connie Anthony, and by many more extended family and friends who mourn her passing.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one infant daughter, Erma Jean Hovis on March 30, 1960 and by one sister, Wanda Pierce Kelley on September 14, 1982.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted on Thursday, September 9, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel. Interment will follow in the Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Louise Imogene Smith of Bloomfield, Missouri was born to the late Otis Jasper and Winnie Weaver on June 10, 1931 in Bloomfield, Missouri and passed away on September 3, 2021 in Dexter Missouri at the age of 90.
Louise was a cook on the river boat working many years. She loved cooking, outdoors and gardening. Louise married Lewis Lee Smith in 1949 in Tucson Arizona, and was of the Baptist faith, Lewis preceded her in death in 1984.
Louise is survived by her two sons Richard Smith of Bloomfield, Missouri and Jackie (Janet) Smith of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren and four great-great grandchildren; one brother Don Weaver; three sisters Melba, Dorothy, and Georgie. Louise is preceded in death by her parents Otis and Winnie Weaver; one son Gerald Smith; one daughter in law Judy Smith; two brothers Dale and James Weaver. A host of family and friends survive Louise.
Graveside Service will be held Saturday September 11, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Hills Cemetery near Dexter.
Interment will follow in Hills Cemetery near Dexter, Missouri with Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
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Myrlte Marie Swallows of Dexter, Missouri born to the late Melvin and Lola (Davis) Slaughter on August 18, 1930 in Stoddard County, Missouri and passed away on September 03, 2021 in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 91 years.
Myrtle married Elmer Allen Swallows on August 16, 1947 in Piggott, Arkansas. She attended the First Christian Church in Dexter, Missouri. She enjoyed quilting, camping and fishing.
Myrtle is survived by two sons Allen (Vera) Swallows of Dexter, Missouri and Dean (Marsha) Swallows of Dexter, Missouri; four grandchildren Travis (Kelly) Swallows of Ohio, Jeff Swallows of Dudley, Missouri, Jerod (Amy) Swallows of Puxico, Missouri and Jeremy Swallows of Dexter, Missouri; six great grandchildren; one sister Juanita Shelton of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She is preceded in death by her parents Melvin and Lola Slaughter; her husband Elmer Swallows and one great grandson Jeffrey Swallows. A host of family and friends also survive.
Visitation will be Wednesday September 08, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral service will be at 1:00 p.m. in the Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with Brother Ray Placher officiating.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Irene Coleman of Dexter, Missouri born to the late Ben and Emmer (Lane) McCormick on July 23, 1926 passed away on September 04, 2021 in Advance, Missouri at the age of 95 years.
Dorothy married Alfred Coleman on June 21, 1944 in Piggott, Arkansas. She enjoyed sewing, gardening, cooking and doing puzzles.
Dorothy is survived by one son JW Coleman of Dexter, Missouri; two daughters Connie Smith of Dexter, Missouri and Janet Conner; four grandchildren Katie Coleman, Gage Coleman, Kyle Smith and Hillary Mercier; two great grandchildren Lucas Green and Logan Harmon.
She is preceded in death by her parents Ben and Emmer McCormick; her husband Alfred Coleman; one son Keith Coleman; five sisters Ruby Coleman, Eva Frank, Wanda Williamson, Ruth Woods and Mildred Blecher; two brothers Ralph McCormick and Orville McCormick. A host of family and friends also survive.
Graveside Service will be Tuesday September 07, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the Chalk Bluff Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri.
Interment will follow at the Chalk Bluff Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri.
With Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
