Bobby Lee “Cotton” Miller, 92, son of the late Amon Miller and Florence Bailey Miller, was born on June 21, 1930, in Clarkton, Missouri, and departed this life on July 6, 2022, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri.
Bob was a member of First Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri. After high school, he joined the United States Navy, serving in the Korean War on the USS Calvert. After returning home, he began farming, helping with the family farm, and then farming on his own. He also worked for N.B. Harty and was a member of the Dexter Rotary Club.
Bob, a beloved husband, is survived by his wife of 37 years, Mary Lou Miller, of the home in Dexter, Missouri; by four daughters, Pam Woodward (Jim) of St. Genevieve, Missouri, Jennifer Miller (Don Welker) of Dexter, Missouri, Kim Jackson of Bloomfield, Missouri, and Candy Collier (Shannon) of Dexter, Missouri; by seven grandchildren, and fourteen great-grandchildren.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Amon Miller, Jr., and his sisters, Norma Jean Bradley and Sue Meyer.
A Celebration of Life will be held at New Bethel General Baptist Church in Dexter on Monday, July 11, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:30 p.m. with Chaplin Callum Reavey officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on Monday, July 11, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Mary Jo Stoker of Bloomfield, Missouri, daughter of the late Martin and Mildred (McRoy) Blackshare born on July 05, 1936 in Bloomfield, Missouri and passed away on July 1, 2022 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 85 years.
Mary Jo was of the Christian faith. She loved cats and carried food to town cats, yard work, flowers and pulling weeds, loved watching westerns and reading western novels and spending time with her family.
Mary Jo married Franklin (JR) Stoker in 1954 in Bloomfield, Missouri, and was married until his passing on November 1, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and by one brother Ray Gene Blackshare; one adopted brother Dwight Vaughn. A host of family and friends also survive.
Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m At the Bloomfield Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Pastor Charlie Robertson of Bloomfield, Missouri officiating. Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
Susan Irene Ludwig of Parma, Missouri, daughter of Tammy Elaine (Young) Martin and the late Terry Wayne Martin was born on October 20, 1976 in Dexter, Missouri passed away on July 2, 2022 in Parma, Missouri at the age of 45.
She lived in the Parma area all of her life. Susan enjoyed her coffee and puzzles. She loved spending time with family and friends. She also enjoyed playing Bingo. She attended church at First Baptist Church in Parma, Missouri.
Susan was a retired CNA from Pemiscot Memorial of Hayti, Missouri.
Susan married Michael Todd Ludwig on February 15, 2002 in Risco, Missouri.
Susan is survived by her husband; her mother; one son Adam Ludwig of Parma, Missouri; three daughters Sierra Kimberly Ludwig; Chrystal Dawn Earnheart; Shanna Marie Moody; four grandchildren; one brother Terry Wayne Martin, Jr. of Parma, Missouri; two sisters Rachel Martin of Parma, Missouri; Ashley Nichole Martin of Parma, Missouri; as well as a host of family and friends also survive.
Visitation will be held on Monday July 11, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. until the time of service at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday July 11, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri with Pastor Marty Carlisle of Parma officiating.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Mary Jo Stoker of Bloomfield, Missouri, daughter of the late Martin and Mildred (McRoy) Blackshare born on July 05, 1936 in Bloomfield, Missouri and passed away on July 1, 2022 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 85 years.
Mary Jo was of the Christian faith. She loved cats and carried food to town cats, yard work, flowers and pulling weeds, loved watching westerns and reading western novels and spending time with her family.
Mary Jo married Franklin (JR) Stoker in 1954 in Bloomfield, Missouri, and was married until his passing on November 1, 2016.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband and by one brother Ray Gene Blackshare; one adopted brother Dwight Vaughn. A host of family and friends also survive.
Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, July 12, 2022 at 10:00 a.m At the Bloomfield Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Pastor Charlie Robertson of Bloomfield, Missouri officiating.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
Dennis Gouldman, son of the late Eric Gouldman and Margaret Cole Gouldman, was born on December 15, 1938, in Parma, Missouri, and departed this life on July 4, 2022, at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 83 years.
Mr. Gouldman was a former painter. He was a member the Abundant Life Tabernacle Church in Malden, Missouri and he was a life-long resident of Bernie, Missouri. Dennis loved to paint, he loved going to church, and he loved his kids and grandkids so very much.
He is survived by two sons, Derrick Gouldman and wife Crystal of Clarkton, Missouri, and Chris Gouldman of Malden, Missouri; and by his daughter, Liz Shafer and husband Mark of Greenville, Missouri; by eight grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and by other relatives, many church friends.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Sarah Edmonds.
A memorial service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at the New Beginnings Christian Outreach,
43382 RT-25, Malden, Missouri 63863
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
