Michael Linzell Shepard, son of the late Linzell Shepard and Elaine Osborn Shepard, was born on January 1, 1948, in Dunklin County, Missouri, and departed this life on March 18, 2023, at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 75 years.
Mr. Shepard retired from Powell Supply in Dexter in 2021, after over 20 years of service and he served as a Dexter City Alderman for Ward 3. He enjoyed playing on the computer, watching movies and sports, especially St Louis Cardinals baseball, LA Rams football, and St Louis Blues hockey.
On July 7, 2006, in Corning, Arkansas, he was united in marriage to Sue Sentell. Mrs. Shepard survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by four sons, Linzell (Kelly) Shepard of Portland, Maine, Jamie (Danielle) Shepard of Dexter, Missouri, Travis (Ashley) Cozort of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Robert (Stacy) Cozort of Williamsville, Missouri; by his brother, Phillip Shepard of Hermann, Missouri; and by seven grandchildren, Andrew, Owen, Aidan, Amaya, Christopher, Laci, and Kaylyn.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Larry Shepard, Earl Shepard, and Tony Shepard; and by his sister, Maria Shepard.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, March 23, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Qulin Cemetery in Qulin, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Phyllis Ann Farmer, daughter of the late Hershel Truman “Jack” Farmer and Dolly Wilson Farmer, was born on October 30, 1948, in Gibson, Missouri, and departed this life on March 16, 2023, at her residence in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 74 years.
Ms. Farmer was a former administrator for Tri County - Pyramid Home Health. She attended Dexter Church of Christ. Phyllis enjoyed gardening, fishing, and taking care of her family and friends, and she always wanted to help everyone.
She is survived by her brother, Gerald Farmer of St. Charles, Missouri; by her sister, Vickey Hartline of Dexter, Missouri; and by many special nieces and nephews.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Donald Ray Farmer, Eddie Farmer, and Hershel Odell Farmer; and by her sister, Anita Cullum.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, March 20, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Prentis “Steve” Adams, son of the late Charlie and Sadie Whitehead Adams was born on July 28, 1936, in Poe, Missouri and departed this life on March 18, 2023, at his residence in Dexter at the age of 86.
Mr. Adams was a member of the Pleasant Grove Church and was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a commercial painter for his brother, C.B. Adams, and was a member of the painter’s union. He enjoyed attending auctions, gardening, and coyote hunting when he was able to, and loved spending time with his grandchildren
On December 31, 1954, he was united in marriage to Mary Britt in Hernando, Mississippi. Mrs. Adams survives of their residence in Dexter, Missouri.
Other than by his wife, Mary, he is survived by one son, Kenneth Adams of Bloomfield, Missouri; by one daughter, Debbie Triplett and husband Jerry of Dexter, Missouri; by one sister, Dorris Britt of Clarkston, Michigan; by two granddaughters, Jessica Reeves and husband Dennis of Dexter, Missouri and Amy Blanco and husband Jose of Bloomfield, Missouri; by one grandson, Brian Trotter and wife Jennifer of Bloomfield, Missouri; and by six great-grandchildren, Eli Reeves, Katelyn Johnson, Hayden Johnson, Andrew Blanco, Rosa Blanco, and Shawna Granstaff.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter in law, Veda Adams; by three brothers, Charles “C.B.” Adams, Pete Adams and Tom Adams; and by three sisters, Vivian Ellsworth, Lou Goins and Mavis Hall.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will then be conducted on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Paul Pierce officiating. Interment will follow at the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to 18 Fore Life, c/o Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri 63841, or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38105.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Donna Kay Roberts, daughter of the late Robert C. Crow Sr. and Helen Cox Crow, was born on June 21, 1949 in Essex, Missouri, and departed this life on March 17, 2023, at Mulberry Manor in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 73 years.
Mrs. Roberts was a graduate of beauty school and a former secretary for Bloomfield Schools. She was a member of Duck Creek Church and a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri. She loved her flowers and always kept her yard looking nice, she loved to travel, especially to Branson, and she loved her grandchildren. Donna was passionate about taking care of children that were less fortunate. Over the years, she blessed many by providing them with clothing and food.
She was first united in marriage to Ronald E. Jackson on June 15, 1968. Mr. Jackson preceded her in death on January 27, 2000. She was then united in marriage to Al Roberts on March 3, 2000. Mr. Roberts survives of their home in Bloomfield.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two daughters, Kelly Moreno and husband Edward of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Jill Allen and husband Chad of Bloomfield, Missouri; by two step-sons, Rob Roberts and wife Linda of Puxico, Missouri, and Jerry Roberts and wife Jamie of Sikeston, Missouri; by two brothers, Phillip Crow and Terry Crow, both of Dexter, Missouri; by six grandchildren, Whitney LaFoy (Paxton), Briana Matos (Francisco), Courtney Frazier (Logan), Harley Kluender (Jaret), Rylee Miner (Ethan), and Jackson Allen; by seven great-grandchildren, Olivia Matos, Rey Matos, Chase Matos, Asher Matos, Kellan Caldwell, Paisley Frazier, and Ava Frazier; and by three step-grandchildren, John Roberts, Danielle Roberts, and Hannah Roberts.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bobby Crow.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, March 19, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, March 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m.
Memorial may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 9370 Olive Blvd, St Louis MO 63132-3253.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Edward Bolin of Jackson, Missouri, son of the late John and Atha (Norton) Bolin was born on July 30, 1935, in Bloomfield, Missouri, and passed from this life on March 13, 2023, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 87 years, 7 months, and 15 days.
He lived in Southeast Missouri most of his life. Edward loved gardening, watching westerns, reading books, but most of all spending time with family, especially his grandchildren.
Edward was of the Baptist Faith.
He retired from the United States Air Force after 21 years as a Master Sergeant. Edward then went to work for the United States Postal Service where he retired as a mail carrier.
Edward is survived by one son, Timothy (Patsy) Bolin of Bloomfield, Missouri; one daughter, Kim (Mike) Bickline of Highland, Illinois; one brother, Ben Bolin of St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Sally Bolin of Dexter, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Eric (Raquel) Bolin of Springfield, Virginia, Joshua Bolin of Bloomfield, Missouri, Timothy Scott (JoAnna) Bolin of Jackson, Missouri, Elizabeth (Edward) Connell of Waukesha, Wisconsin, Courtney Roper of Bloomfield, Missouri, Cody Roper and Cory Roper both of Advance, Missouri; six great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews and a host of family and friends
Edward was preceded in death by five brothers and three sisters.
Memorial Service will be held on Friday, March 17, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel in Bloomfield, Missouri, with Pastor Ronnie Stevens of Bloomfield officiating with Interment at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery and Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
