Hillis Charles Poe, son of the late Roscoe Charles and Clara Emily Manning Poe, was born on November 28, 1935, in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas and departed this life on August 3, 2022, at his home in East Prairie at the age of 86.
Hillis lived most of his life in East Prairie and worked for A.C. James Construction in Sikeston, Missouri.
On March 26, 1959, he was united in marriage to Dora Helen Henry, who survives of the home.
Other than his wife, he is survived by two daughters, Valerie Jane (Todd) Baker of Fair Hope, Alabama, and Kim Poe (Kevin Burney) of East Prairie; one brother, Chester Poe of East Prairie; five grandchildren and six great-grandchildren.
One brother, Bill Poe; five sisters, Alta, Flora, Jean, Carol, and Jackie all preceded Hillis in death.
Graveside services will be held Friday August 5, 2022, at 4:00 p.m. at East Prairie Memorial Park Cemetery with Bro. Tommy Smotherman officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home is assisting with arrangements.
Gary M. Davis of Round Rock, TX passed away of natural causes at his home on July 2, 2022 at the age of 78. He was born in Bernie, MO to the late Herman and Mara Lee Lindsay Davis on November 21, 1943.
Gary was a graduate of Bernie High School in Bernie, MO and a graduate of Semo University in Cape Girardeau, MO. He served honorably as a Navigator in the United States Air Force for 28 years, retiring as a Lieutenant Colonel in 1991. Gary is a veteran of the Vietnam War and Desert Shield/Storm. For his service, he earned many medals and flew several combat missions.
Gary is survived by one daughter, Sasha (Elliot) Saleman and two grandsons, Simon and Ethan Saleman of Georgetown, TX and two sisters, Marilyn K. Ferrell of Sikeston, MO and Martha Faye Davis of Bernie, MO.
Per his request his cremains will be interred at Arlington National Cemetery in Washington, D.C.
Stephen Warren Belvin, son of the late Warren Belvin and Patsy June Crump Talley, was born on November 12, 1962, and departed this life on August 1, 2022, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 59 years.
Mr. Belvin was an employee of Associated Electric in New Madrid, Missouri, working as a heavy equipment operator, and he was a resident of Dexter, Missouri. He loved racing, fishing, and hunting.
On July 16, 1994, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Pamela Hicks. Mrs. Belvin survives of their home in Dexter.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, August 4, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Patsy June Crump Tally, daughter of the late Paul Crump and Ruth Gist Crump, was born on January 31, 1935, in East Prairie, Missouri, and departed this life on August 1, 2022, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 87 years.
Mrs. Tally was a former employee of Dexter Middle School, working in the cafeteria. She was of the Protestant faith and was a resident of Dexter.
She was united in marriage to William Tally. Mr. Tally preceded her in death.
She is survived by her brother, Gary Crump and wife Judy of Dexter, Missouri; by her sister, Barbara Ruth Riddle of Arnold, Missouri; and by her daughter-in-law, Pam Belvin of Dexter, Missouri.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Stephen Belvin; and by her sister, Brenda Fields.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, August 4, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at 12:00 p.m.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Paula Lucille Johnson of Bloomfield, Missouri daughter of the late Paul and Rana Allene (McMclard) Helderman was born on March 19, 1941 in Neelys Landing, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on July 31, 2022 in Saint Louis, Missouri at the age of 81.
She lived in Bloomfield the last 17 years, but also lived near Bell City, outside of Burfordville, Missouri. She attended Helderman Grade School and graduated from College High School in Cape Girardeau Missouri in May of 1957. Paula was a faithful member of The Bible Tabernacle Church in Bloomfield, Missouri. She enjoyed quilting, spending time with her grand and great grandchildren as well as her three furry friends named Gracie, Bella and Zoey. She also enjoyed picking at you in a friendly way. Paula worked a huge part of her life in the food industry as a manager of Kentucky Fried Chicken in Jackson and Dexter, Missouri. She retired from Pizza Hut management in September of 2013.
Paula was married to Jerry Busby until his passing and then married Jerry Johnson and was married until his passing.
Paula is survived by one daughter Kimberly (Paul) Scheffer of Marble Hill, Missouri; one brother Ronnie (Kay) Helderman of Fruitland, Missouri; one step-son Kenny(Kim) Johnson of Bloomfield; three wonderful granddaughters Jordon Maddox of Bloomfield, Missouri; Jessica Maddox of Morley, Missouri; Kelly Johnson Fewell; five vey special great grandchildren Addison, Emma, Emily, Alyssa and Seth. Three close friends; Brenda Wilson, Bonnie Cooper and Lilly Newell. A host of family, Church family and friends also survive.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral Services will be held on Friday, August 5, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri with Pastor David Wilson officiating and Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
