John Nash, son of John Henry Nash and Edna Francis White Nash, was born in Lepanto, Arkansas on January 16, 1935, and departed this life at his residence in Marshfield, Missouri on November 23, 2022, at the age of 87.
Mr. Nash had worked as an auto body repairman. He was a member of the Church of Christ in Marshfield, and he was proud of his Cherokee heritage.
He was united in marriage to Norma Treadway in Dexter, Missouri on June 29, 1963. Mrs. Nash survives of their home.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Ronnie Oliver of Saline, Oklahoma and John Nash of Marshfield, Missouri; by three daughters, Shelia Stinson and husband Doug of Puxico, Missouri, Karen White and husband Bob of Greenville, Missouri and Lisa Eirvin and husband Chris of Sun Rise Beach, Missouri; by his brother, Bill Nash of Dexter, Missouri; and by eleven grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his grandson, Jared Bowling; and by six siblings.
Friends may call at the Mathis Funeral Home of Dexter on Sunday, November 27, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, November 27, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Herman Morse officiating. Interment will follow in the Armstead Dowdy Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Brandon Oliver, Luke Oliver, Charlie Vaughn, Damon Talley, Keith Reaves, and Ryan McClain.
Mathis Funeral home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Larry Emery Abbott of Salcedo, Missouri, son of the late Emery Lee and Flossie Alene (Byrd) Abbott was born on October 6, 1948, in Sikeston, Missouri, and passed away on November 22, 2022, in Cape Girardeau , Missouri at the age of 74.
Larry lived in the Southeast Missouri area the majority of his life where he worked as an over the road truck driver and and as a farmer until his retirement. Larry enjoyed his life as he spent it with family, especially his grandchildren. He loved to hunt, farm and was a man who liked to spend time outdoors. He also enjoyed attending gun shows. Larry was of the Baptist Faith.
Larry is survived by two daughters, Tisha (Ron) McCormick and Cristal (Terry) Finney of Jackson, Missouri; one brother, Eugene Abbott of Morehouse, Missouri; one sister, Linda Kay Bess of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; five grandchildren and one great grandchild; A loving friend Mary Ann Sutfin; a close personal friend J.D. King; notable farming friends Marion Orr, Jr. and Sandy Sitz. A host of family and friends survive.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Tracy Michelle Abbott; his brother Harry Abbott; three sisters, Phyllis, Faye and Barbara.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel in Dexter, Missouri, with the service to follow with Reverend Terry Finney of Jackson, Missouri officiating.
Interment will be at the Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri, with Watkins And Sons Funeral of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Royce Lee Smothers, son of Loretta Barnes Walters & Don Walters and the late Robert Lee Smothers, was born in Dexter, Missouri on February 15, 1958 and departed this life at his residence in Bernie, Missouri on November 22, 2022 at the age of 64.
Mr. Smothers served his country in the United States Navy. He later worked at FedEx until his retirement and was a resident of Bernie.
He was united in marriage to Angie Stone in Bernie, Missouri on November 1, 1980. Mrs. Smothers survives in their home in Bernie.
Other survivors include his mother, Loretta Walters and husband Don of Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters, Ashlee Smothers of Dexter, Missouri and Tara Smothers and T.C. Gromer of Bernie, Missouri; by one brother, Brad Walters & wife Joni of Jackson, Missouri; by one grandson, Carter Gromer; also by other relatives and many friends.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Monday, November 28, 2022 from 10:00 A.M until 11:30 A.M.
A Masonic Service will be conducted at 11:30 AM in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie.
The Memorial service will then be conducted at 12:00 P.M. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel with Pastor Dale Hartle Officiating.
Interment will follow in Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Full Military Honors. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Raymond Joseph Jackson, age 74, passed away on Thursday, November 24, 2022 at his home in Bernie, MO.
On May 26, 1948 in Poplar Bluff, MO. he was born to the late Orion L. and Nora Mae Carter Jackson.
On August 26, 1969 Raymond enlisted in the United States Army. He served a tour of duty during the Vietnam War, where he was a Specialist 4th Class.
In the spring of 1984 he married Carolyn Ann Ship who preceded him in death on August 14, 2020.
Raymond worked for the Sikeston Convalescent Center in the maintenance department until his retirement.
He is survived by three sons; Michael (Debbie) Jackson of Mayville, WI., Larry Jackson of Sikeston, MO. and Joe Jackson of Mack’s Creek, MO.; three daughters, Elizabeth (David) Ellison of New Madrid, MO., Crissy Miller of Fredericktown, MO. and Mary Cambell of Williston, ND.; two sisters, Helen Russell of Cape Girardeau, MO. and Barbara Stump of Jasper, AR. and eighteen grandchildren and many great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 from 11:00 a.m. until the time of service at 12:00 noon at Nunnelee Funeral Chapel in Sikeston, MO.
Interment will follow in the Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, MO.
Fond Memories and expressions of sympathy can be shared at www.nunneleefuneralchapel.com for the Jackson family.
At her home early in the morning of Nov. 15, 2022, Marsha Faith Vowels Edwards of Cape Girardeau peacefully passed into heavenly eternity.
An outspoken and devoted follower of Jesus Christ, Marsha's personal life revolved around her faith and her children. Surviving are Myles (Erin) Edwards of Champaign, Illinois and Morghan Faith (Abel) Varnadore of Palmetto, Florida and her grandson Beau Lee Varnadore, who is to arrive in January; and her brother, Michael (Cheryl) Vowels of Ozark, Missouri.
Marsha was born on June 20, 1956 in Cape Girardeau to Marshall and Mary Faith Estes Vowels of Dexter, who preceded her in death. She grew up in Dexter and earned a Bachelor of Science in Public Administration from the University of Missouri, Columbia.
She was a noted entrepreneur who owned a trio of Body Shoppe stores in Cape Girardeau, Dexter and Poplar Bluff. From there, she was a Senior Sales Representative for pharmaceuticals where she won a host of national and state awards and honors. After retirement, she pursued a number of business ventures and volunteer efforts designed to help others.
Marsha loved to travel and was faithful in attending exercise classes. Her many private kindnesses to others are not recorded here.
Visitation will be from 10 am to 12 pm on Saturday, Nov. 19 at Ford & Sons Mt. Auburn Chapel in Cape Girardeau. Immediately following will be a Celebration of Life service. Fred Burgard will officiate.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Healing Rooms of the Heartland, 2502 Tanner Dr., Cape Girardeau, MO 63701.
Online condolences may be made at www.fordandsonsfuneralhome.com.
Ford & Sons Funeral Home - Mt. Auburn is in charge of arrangements.
