Barbara Rhoades, daughter of the late Albert Gardner and Jennie Adcock, was born in April of 1926, in Matthews, Missouri, and departed this life in December of 2021, in Bridgeton, Missouri, at the age of 95 years.
Mrs. Rhoades was a former telephone operator for Michigan Bell. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri, and a former resident of Dexter.
In April of 1946, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Huey Rhoades. Mr. Rhoades preceded her in death in March of 1995.
She is survived by two daughters, Sheryl Rhoades-Durrer and husband Dan Durrer of Washington, Missouri, and Karen Schwent and husband Edward Schwent III of Bridgeton, Missouri; by her sister, Jane Cantrell of Mississippi; by two grandsons, Kyle Durrer and Travis Durrer; and by two great-grandsons, Thomas Durrer and Charlie Durrer.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Gardner; by four sisters, Fannie Margaret Green, Mary Lee Chartrau, Alberta Ingram, and Peggy Tanner; and by her grandson, Edward Schwent IV.
A graveside service will be held at Dexter Cemetery on Wednesday, December 15, 2021, at 11:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made to Friends of Wolfner Talking Book and Braille Library, PO Box 24834, Kansas City, Missouri 64131.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Edna Mae Easley, daughter of the late Alvin James Willis and Gladys May Lowey Willis was born on May 15, 1926 in Doniphan, Missouri and departed this life on December 10, 2021 at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 95 years.
Mrs. Easley was a former Homemaker and was a resident of Bernie.
On February 6, 1952, in East Prairie, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Charles Easley. Mr. Easley preceded her in death in 1962.
She is survived by one son; Charles David Easley of East Prairie; by one daughter, Velma Jean Lambert Cobb of Bernie; by two sisters, Emma Sue McGill of Anniston, Missouri and Lorene Newberry of Jacksonville, Florida; by ten grandchildren and sixteen great – grandchildren.
Other than by her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two brothers; James Willis and Rayburn Willis, by five sisters; Kristin Willis Mickey, Irene Howton, Daisy Williams, Mary Willis, and Sarah Poe, and by two grandchildren; David Allen Williams and Sherry Ann Cobb.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted at the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Daniel Easley officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Robert Paul Womack, son of the late R.D. Womack and Beatrice Williams Womack, was born on November 18, 1926 in Dardanelle, Arkansas and departed this life on December 10, 2021 at his residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 95 years.
Mr. Womack was a was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a former forklift driver for Federal Mogul, and a resident of Dexter.
On March 3, 1973 in Bernie, Missouri he was United in marriage to Billie Cook. Mrs. Womack survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife Billie, he is survived by one daughter, Debra Stoker and husband Danny of Dexter; by one brother Louis Womack of Dexter; by three grandchildren; Stacie Grummert and husband Luke of Dexter, April Ash and husband Lance of Sikeston, and Dustin Ogelvie and wife Trisha of Bernie; and by eight great – grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, Dewey Womack; and by four sisters, Velda Womack, Mary Hawks, Geraldine Broyles, and Ruth Williams.
Graveside services will be conducted at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, on Monday December 13, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Joe Payne officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home of Dexter is assisting the family with arrangements.
James Quincy Smith of Poplar Bluff, Missouri was born to the late Elzie “Cotton” and Helen (Coggins) Smith on December 22, 1928 in Arkansas and passed away on December 09, 2021 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 92 years.
James has been a resident of Southeast Missouri most of his life. He was of the Christian Faith. He owned EJ’s Resale Outlet.
James was married to Darlinda K. Hancock on April 01, 1986 in Houston, Texas. She survives of the home.
Surviving James is his wife Linda Smith; one daughter and one sister Donna Kendrick of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. James was preceded in death by one son Alan Smith; four brother Charles, Larry, John and Sherman and one sister Edna Harget. A host of family and friends also survive.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.
Rick Miller, son of Bruce Miller and Pat Evans Miller of Dexter, Missouri, was born on July 28, 1967, in Columbus, Indiana, and departed this life on December 8, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 54 years.
Mr. Miller was a Mechanical Engineer working for Specialty Engineering Corporation in Dexter, where he worked alongside his father, son, and brothers.
He was a member of Liberty Hill Baptist Church in Aid, Missouri, and a resident of Dexter. Rick graduated from Dexter High School where he played baseball. In 1985, his baseball team won the Babe Ruth State Championship.
Rick enjoyed muscle cars and he loved coaching kids’ baseball. But his family was definitely always first with him and he always said that his family was his greatest accomplishment.
On July 10, 1993, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Dorinda Dunn in Dexter. Mrs. Miller survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by his son, Jacob Miller of Dexter; by his daughter, Sarah Miller of Dexter; by two brothers, Greg Miller and wife Carla, and Mike Miller and wife Candy, both of Dexter; and by his sister, Kathie Miller of Dexter.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, December 11, 2021, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, December 12, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Joe Payne officiating.
Interment will follow in Chalk Bluff Cemetery in Dexter.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
