Marion Lee Adams of Puxico, Missouri born to the late Edward and Myrtle (Baker) Adams on March 28, 1934 in Lowndes, Missouri passed away on October 26, 2021 in Shawnee, Oklahoma at the age of 87 years. Marion had been a resident of Shawnee, Oklahoma for the last three years. He lived in Puxico, Missouri; St. Charles, Missouri; Detroit, Michigan; and Lowndes, Missouri.
Marion was a committed Christian and served faithfully as a teacher and deacon at First Baptist Church of Harvester (1962-1993); and First Baptist Church of Puxico, Missouri (1994-2019). He served in the United States Army, stationed in Germany. Marion was an accomplished carpenter and owned a small construction company in St. Charles, Missouri, building homes for many residents in St. Charles County. He retired to raise cattle on a small farm in Puxico, Missouri. He enjoyed serving the Lord, participating in Mission projects to build or remodel churches, helping his friends and family, and camping and fishing. He loved God, his family and friends deeply and was well loved.
On November 07, 1959 in Lowndes, Missouri Marion married the love of his life Orpha Bernice Barks.
Surviving Marion is two daughters Sonia (Scott) Vicars of St. Peters, Missouri and Tonia (Robert) Kellogg of Shawnee, Oklahoma; four grandchildren Samantha (Elisha) Gardner, Zachary (Amy) vicars, Andrea (Jonathan) Johnston and Lucas (Lauren) Vicars; nine great grandchildren.
Marion was preceded in death his parents Marion and Myrtle Adams; four brothers Ivan Adams, Junior Adams, Orvas Adams and Denver Adams; two sisters Eunice Walton and Stella Ward; four siblings who passed away at young ages and one grandson Reagan Kellogg. A host of family and friends also survive.
Visitation will be held on Sunday October 31, 2021 from 2:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri and on Monday November 01, 2021 10:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Service will be held on Monday November 01, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri with Minister Justin Miller and Minister Zachary Vicars officiating.
Interment will follow in the Puxico Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri with Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Puxico, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
Thomas Bernard Mekan, son of the late Lawrence Albert Mekan and Mildred Marie Arnold Mekan, was born In Powe, Missouri on January 10, 1953 and departed this life in Arcadia Methodist Hospital in Arcadia, California on October 24, 2021 at the age of 68.
Mr. Mekan was a veteran of The United States Marines, and was a mechanic. He was of Pentecostal faith, and a resident of Temple City, California.
He was united in marriage to Yolanda Olivares on March 23, 1985. Ms. Mekan survives in their home in Temple City, Ca.
Other survivors include, one son, Thomas Mekan Jr. of Temple City, California; by one daughter, Ruby Mekan of Temple City, California; by three brothers, David Mekan of Winona, Missouri, Gene Mekan of Bernie, Missouri and Ivan Mekan of Dexter, Missouri; by two sisters, Carolyn Mekan of Bernie, Missouri and Violetta Mastilovich of St. Louis, Missouri; by four grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by one brother, Bill Mekan; by four sisters, Launita McNeal, Margaret Parks, Ava June Armes and Francis Mekan.
Friends may call on Monday, November 1, 2021 at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted at 2:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Gary Gilbert officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
David Glenn Chaney, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at the age of 93.
The son of Samuel and Flora (Hawks) Chaney, David (Corky) was born on August 27, 1928, in Puxico, Missouri. David enlisted in the United States Army in 1946, serving in pre-war Korea. He returned home on July 4, 1948, and married the love of his life, Carolyn Nelle Rhodes, on August 5, 1951.
David graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1951. He taught history and coached volleyball at Farmington High School. He then became a textbook salesman, traveling throughout Missouri and Illinois for over 30 years. He retired from the IRS at age 70, after 10 years of government service.
David was an active member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Florissant for 61 years, serving as a head usher and holding several leadership roles. He was a Master Mason at Florissant/Overland Occidental Lodge #623, a loyal St. Louis Cardinals fan, longtime Missouri Botanical Gardens member, an avid reader, and especially proud of his trees he grew from acorns to mighty oaks.
David was preceded in death by his wife, parents, and siblings: Samuel, Flora (Bay) Mansbridge, E.B. (Breck), Rose Marie Gillette, Helen, and Louis. His life and laughter will be remembered by his family: David R. and Debra Chaney, Rev. Dr. Sara Chaney, Carla (Chaney) and Glen Morelli, Rev. Judy (Chaney) and Martin Slimmer, Krista (Morelli) and Scott Heist, Ann (Chaney) and Jimmy Connell, Kara (Morelli) and Bradley Hawking, David L. and Elizabeth Chaney, Kimberly (Morelli) and Cory Davitt, Easton Hawking, Wyatt Heist, Addison Hawking, Madeline Davitt, Madison Chaney, David G. Chaney, and Zoey Belle Davitt.
A memorial service for David and Carolyn Rhodes Chaney will be held at St. Mark’s UMC on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 10 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Graveside committal service will follow at Puxico Cemetery at 4 p.m.
Memorial contributions may be given to St. Mark’s UMC at 315 Graham Rd., Florissant, MO 63031.
Local Arrangements: watkinsfuneralhome.com
Carolyn Nelle Rhodes Chaney, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother went home to rest Wednesday, December 16, 2020, at the age of 91.
The daughter of Dr. John Carlisle and Cora Boyd Rhodes, Carolyn was born on April 5, 1929 in Puxico, Missouri. She celebrated her fifth birthday with her future husband, David Glenn Chaney, and after a high school romance and brief separation during David’s service in the United States Army, the two married on August 5, 1951.
Carolyn began her higher education at Central Methodist University and graduated from Southeast Missouri State University in 1951. She taught English, music, and E.S.L. for many years, primarily in the Ferguson-Florissant School District. Carolyn was an active member of St. Mark’s United Methodist Church in Florissant, Missouri, and a proud member of the P.E.O. Sisterhood, Chapter J.T. She enjoyed a spirited game of Scrabble, watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and teaching her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren.
Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents and brother, Dr. Jerry Rhodes of Farmington, Missouri. Her life and memory were cherished by her husband of nearly 70 years, David (Corky) until his passing on October 12, 2021. Carolyn’s faithful spirit will continue through her family: David R. and Debra Chaney, Rev. Dr. Sara Chaney, Carla (Chaney) and Glen Morelli, Rev. Judy (Chaney) and Martin Slimmer, Krista (Morelli) and Scott Heist, Ann (Chaney) and James Connell, Kara (Morelli) and Bradley Hawking, David L. and Elizabeth Chaney, Kimberly (Morelli) and Cory Davitt, Easton Hawking, Wyatt Heist, Addison Hawking, Madeline Davitt, Madison Chaney, David G. Chaney, and Zoey Belle Davitt.
A memorial service for Carolyn and David Chaney will be held at St. Mark’s UMC on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 10 a.m., with visitation beginning at 9 a.m. Graveside committal service will follow at Puxico Cemetery at 4 p.m. Memorial contributions may be given to St. Mark’s UMC at 315 Graham Rd., Florissant, MO 63031. Local Arrangements: watkinsfuneralhome.com
Reva J. Raymo, daughter of the late Cecil Waggoner and Edith Perry Waggoner was born on January 27, 1941, in Pyletown, Missouri and departed this life on October 22, 2021, at the Southeast Health Center of Cape Girardeau at the age of 80.
Mrs. Raymo was a member of the Bridge Church of Christ and was a retired bookkeeper.
She was united in marriage to Charles Edward Raymo on March 28, 1981, in Bernie, Missouri. Mr. Raymo preceded her in death on April 19, 1987.
She is survived by two sisters, Arlene Eubanks and Marjorie Waggoner, both of Dexter, Missouri and by five step-daughters,
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Gordon Waggoner, Eldon Waggoner, Hiland Waggoner, and Merlin Waggoner; and by two sisters, Dorothy McClard and Joyce Eskew.
A graveside service will be conducted on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. in the Sycamore Cemetery in Dexter.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting the family with arrangements.
