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.
Novella Laven McClard of Dexter, Missouri, daughter of the late Luther Cates and May Beulah (Johnson) Cates was born on April 3, 1935, in Bloomfield, Missouri, and passed from this life on March 12, 2023, at her home peacefully in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 87 years.
She attended the Assembly of God Church in Dexter. Novella loved to spending time with her family. Novella worked for many years as a cook at Dexter Public Schools.
She was united in marriage with J.R. McClard on October 25, 1953, in Dexter, Missouri. He preceded her in death on November 20, 2001.
Novella is survived by one son, Starlin McClard of Dexter, Missouri one grandchild, and one great-grandchild; as well as a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband; and one sister; Dorothy Sayre.
Graveside service were held on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, from 2:00 P.M. at the Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri, with Watkins And Sons Funeral of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Margaret Claudette Pilsing, daughter of the late Herschel Hill and Ethel Wells Hill, was born on November 23, 1944, in Tallapoosa, Missouri; and departed this life on March 12, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 78 years.
Mrs. Pilsing was a former librarian with the Dunklin County Library, a former supervisor and director for Gideon Head Start, and she was a resident of Clarkton, Missouri. She enjoyed reading and bird watching and loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by three sons, Lamar Pilsing and wife Amy of St. Charles, Missouri, Patrick Pilsing and partner Karen of Overland, Missouri, and Murray Pilsing and wife Rebecca of Dexter, Missouri; by her brother, Charles Hill of Overland, Missouri; and by four sisters, Dorothy Hill of Gideon, Missouri, Shirley Costephens of Malden, Missouri, Betty Burris of Ellisville, Missouri, and Alice Charlene Campbell of Gideon, Missouri; and by four grandchildren, Alaina Pilsing, Olivia Pilsing, Gavin Pilsing, and Julia Pilsing.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Hill; and by five sisters, Bessie Louise Hill, Pauline Berry, Juanita Berry, Dorris Besselman, and Carolyn Hill.
Graveside services will be conducted at the St Charles Memorial Gardens Cemetery in St Charles, Missouri on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
