Kenneth Lee Irby, son of the late J.C. Irby and Judith Hill, was born in Charleston, Missouri on November 23, 1978, and departed this life in Ava, Missouri on November 7, 2022, at the age of 43 years.
Kenny worked as a welder in St. Louis, Missouri. He enjoyed going to the river and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his brother, Teddy Hill of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by two sisters, Susan Hill and Cheryl Dickson both of East Prairie, Missouri; by his ex-wives, Brenda Ray and Candice Caery; and by many nieces and nephews.
Other than his parents, Kenny was preceded in death by his brother Keith Hill; and by his sister, Debbie Hill.
Visitation will be held at the First General Baptist Church in East Prairie on Sunday November 13, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Ronald Joseph Kyle Sr. of Williamsville, Missouri, the son of the late William and Edna (Hertzy) Kyle was born on January 24, 1938, in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed away on November 4, 2022, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 84.
Ronald worked in Law Enforcement as a Police Officer and Detective for the St. Louis Police department until his retirement. He also spent time around the Lake Wappapello area and was a member of The Knights Of Columbus 442, (4th degree) and the Eagles Lodge 4066.
Ronald is survived by two sons, Ronald Kyle, Jr. of Williamsville, Missouri, and Kevin Kyle of Humansville, Missouri; one sister, Bonnie Sue (Billy) Whitt of Hope Arkansas. A host of family and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents; his daughter, Pamela Jean Krazer and one sister, Mildred Shelton.
Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday, November 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins And Sons Funeral Chapel in Puxico, Missouri, with Pastor Charles Robertson of Bloomfield, Missouri, officiating.
Interment will follow at the Presbyterian Methodist Cemetery in Festus, Missouri, with Watkins And Sons of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Bessie Louise Cooper, daughter of the late Alford Hill and Maxine Eldridge Hill, was born on April 19, 1949, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on October 31, 2022, at her residence in Chaffee, Missouri, at the age of 73 years.
Mrs. Cooper was a former housekeeper.
She was united in marriage to John Cooper. He preceded her in death on March 25, 1987.
She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Love of Drumright, Oklahoma; by two sisters, Betty Vaughn of Chaffee, Missouri, and Rose West of Tyler, Texas; and by three grandchildren, Autumn Love, Zachrey Love, and Dontae Love.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jamie Cooper; by four brothers, Freddie Hill, John Hill, Bobby Hill, and Arthur Hill; and by four sisters, Anna Burleson, Dora Mae Burleson, Glenda Starnes, and Wilma Fite.
A memorial service will be conducted at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri on Friday, November 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Mary Ellen Collier, daughter of the late LT Williams and Helen Porter Williams was born on December 18, 1946, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed of this life on November 2, 2022, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 75 years.
Mary was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Dexter and a resident of Dexter. She had worked at the Florsheim shoe factory, she was a former EMT at Fitch Funeral Home, a recreational therapist for the Veteran’s hospital in Poplar Bluff, an employee for Walmart, and a cook at Dexter Hospital. She was a member of the Dexter Elks Lodge and the Southeast Health Ladies Auxiliary in Dexter.
On December 16, 1988, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Clifton Collier. He preceded her in death on January 22, 2011.
She is survived by her daughter, Frankie Spannaus, wife of Darren of Glendale Arizona; by one grandson, Dane Spannaus of Glendale Arizona; and by extended family, Shelley & Brian McClintock, Mark McClintock & finance Ashley Hester, Sara & Chad Owens, Emily Hester, Eyan McClintock, Paisley Owens, Emery McClintock, Ely McClintock, & Charley Owens.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one brother, Leonard Franklin Williams.
No services are planned.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Larry Urhahn, son of the late Clemons Urhahn and Mary Jo Kraust Urhahn, was born on April 14, 1956, and departed this life on November 3, 2022, at his residence in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 66 years.
Mr. Urhahn is survived by many nieces and nephews.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William Urhahn; and by his sister, Shari Ziegler
No services are planned
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
