Stephen R. Underwood, son of the late Roy E. and Norma Davis Underwood, was born on January 1, 1955 in Bloomfield, Missouri. He departed this life on March 31, 2023, at Southeast Health Center, Dexter Missouri, at the age of 68 years.
Mr. Underwood was a member and retiree of the St. Louis Carpenters District Council of St. Louis, Missouri as a carpenter and millwright. He and his wife, Joyce, also raised registered beef cattle. He was a member of St. Joe General Baptist Church at Idalia, Missouri. Hobbies he enjoyed throughout his life included boating, fishing, motorcycling and woodworking. He was a lifelong resident of the Bloomfield Community.
On May 24, 1974, he was united in marriage to Joyce Pullum. She survives of the home in rural Bloomfield.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his nieces and nephews: Ritchie Wilson (Laveice) of Risco, Troy Underwood, Kim Underwood of Cape Girardeau, Ron Underwood (Linda) of Sikeston, Dennis Underwood (Donna) of Cape Girardeau, Karen Ziegenhorn (Dennis) of Sikeston, Rick Morrow (Loretta) of Dexter, Tammy Harris (Chris) of Dexter, Dana Tellman of Dexter, Jessica Hawkins (Mike) of Bloomfield, Jamie Schuchart (Danny) of Bloomfield, and T.J. Davis (Chelsey) of Puxico.
Many other relatives and friends mourn his passing, including Angie Thurston (Jamie) of Dexter, Juston (Kristin) Jarrell of Bloomfield, Leagh Willis (Chris) of Dexter and Tracey Robison (Bill) of Bloomfield.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers: John Underwood, Elmer Underwood, and Delmer Underwood; by his sisters: Frances Berry, Wilma Morrow, and Geneva Grim; by his nieces: Sandra Harty and Cassidi Davis; by his nephews: Randy Wilson, Dale Underwood and Donnie Underwood.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, April 3, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, April 3, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Bloomfield Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation - Gateway Chapter, 10900 Manchester Road, Ste 206
Kirkwood, MO 63122 or the American Cancer Society, PO Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Teresa Kay Freeland, daughter of the late Bonard Newell and Mary Katherine Graue Newell, was born on July 15, 1955, in Arkansas, and departed this life on March 30, 2023, at her residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 67 years.
Mrs. Freeland worked as an in-home care aid for A Plus and she was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Dexter.
On November 21, 1979, in Sikeston, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Edward Lee Freeland Sr. Mr. Freeland preceded her in death on January 19, 2012.
She is survived by her son, Edward Lee Freeland Jr. of Dexter, Missouri; by her daughter, Sharon Renee Weyand-Starr of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, David Newell of Perryville, Missouri, and Randy Newell of Sikeston, Missouri; by her sister, Sandra Hendrix of Dexter, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Brittney Cheyenne Freeland, Lee Marsh, Chelsie Montano, London Shroyer, and Cierra Weyand; and by three great-grandchildren, Damari Patton, Alijah Shroyer, and Greyson Shroyer.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Terry Newell; and by four sisters, Jennie Pulliam, Glenda Kearbey, Norma Hargrove, and Donna Pemberton.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at 11:00 a.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Helen Voss of Puxico, Missouri, the daughter of the late Thurman Lestie and Minnie Aline (Mossman) O'Neal was born on March 2, 1948, in Puxico, Missouri, and passed away on March 25, 2023, in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 75.
Helen moved back to Puxico in 2011 after working in St. Louis for the Internal Revenue Service until her retirement. She also spent time living in Tennessee. Helen was of the Baptist Faith and loved crocheting, knitting, all arts and crafts, cooking and baking. She really enjoyed spending time with family spoiling her grand kids. She never knew a stranger and was like an adopted influence to most.
Helen is survived by one son, William (Visnja) McCullar of St. Louis, Missouri, two daughters, Tammy (Dennis) Ludwig of St. Louis, Missouri; Tanya (Joe) Caito of Eureka, Missouri; two brothers, Donald Gene (Dorothy) O'Neal and Thurman Russell O'Neal of Puxico, Missouri; six grandchildren, Cassidy Ludwig; Tyler Ludwig; Ethan McCullar; Gordon McCullar; Evan Caito and Gavin Caito; four great-grandchildren as well a host of family and friends.
Helen was preceded in death by her parents; her life partner, William Bill McCullar; one brother, Freeman Lestie O'Neal; five sisters, Lois Caldwell, Shirley Bolin, Fernie Julius, Virginia Spears, Loreda Janson; and one grandson, William McCullar.
Visitation Service will be held on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with Funeral Service to follow the Watkins And Sons Funeral Chapel in Puxico, Missouri, with Pastor Kenneth Lambert of Puxico, Missouri, officiating.
Interment will follow at the Rock Hill Cemetery near Puxico, Missouri, with Watkins And Sons of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Patsy Lorean Stevens-Ingle was born on August 26, 1943 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri to the late Lloyd Prater and Nellie Hartwell Prater. She died peacefully in her home in Bernie, Missouri on March 27, 2023 at the age of 79.
Patsy was united in marriage to the late Henry Harold Stevens on August 19, 1959. She later married Sonny Ingle on December 30, 1993, who preceded her in death on June 13, 2022.
Patsy was a member of the Bernie Church of Christ. Not only did Patsy enjoy going to church, she also had many other endeavors. She was a former alderman for the City of Bernie and the Chairwoman for the Bernie City Park Committee. Improving the park was something she cherished doing. She retired from teaching for the Malden School district after 32 years. Patsy also retired from the Stoddard County Ambulance after 32 years of service. She was an avid landscaper, gardener and designer. However, the highlight of Patsy’s life was her family. She loved spending time cooking for her children and grandchildren.
Those left behind to mourn her passing are her daughter, Cynthia Stevens of Sikeston, Missouri; her son, Bradley Stevens & wife Amber of Bernie, Missouri; by two grandsons, Quinton Stevens & wife Tanya and Joshua Stevens & wife Mckenzie; by one great-granddaughter, Ellie Stevens and one great-grandson, Dawson Stevens, all of Bernie, Missouri; By one step-daughter, Kathryn Stanley & husband Dewayne of New Madrid, Missouri; by two step-grandchildren, Valeri Duke & husband Kyle and Tyler Stanley & wife Shawna; by two step-great-granddaughters, Rylie and Lexy; by one brother, Calvin Prater of Greenville, Missouri; also by other relatives and many friends.
Also preceding her in death were two sisters, Joann Hargies and Mary King; by two brothers, Donald Prater and Harold Prater.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Saturday, April 1, 2023 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Funeral services will then be conducted at 1:00 PM in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie with Stan Dauck officiating. Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with all arrangements.
Harriet Jane Hight Suhany, daughter of the late Joseph Hight and Ethel Grisham Hight, was born on July 9, 1932, in Morehouse, Missouri, and departed this life on Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Sikeston Convalescent Center in Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 90 years.
Mrs. Suhany was a stay-at-home mom until her youngest child entered school. She was then a cook at Southwest Elementary in Dexter, Missouri for over 20 years. During the summer, she was also a cook for the Baptist Church camp in Van Buren, Missouri. She enjoyed gardening and canning. She loved raising African Violets and watching St. Louis Cardinal Baseball. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Dexter and a resident of Dexter.
On December 31, 1953, in Morehouse, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Rev. Vincent Suhany. Rev. Suhany preceded her in death on April 23, 2016.
She is survived by two sons, Dr. Mark Suhany and wife Lisa of Henderson, Nevada and Daniel Suhany of Carrollton, Texas; by two daughters, Barbara Short and husband Randy of Jamestown, Kentucky and Ilona Sadler and husband Kevin of Bloomfield, Missouri; by her twin brother, Harry Hight of Peoria, Illinois; by five grandchildren, Sarah Jane Shoemaker and husband Adam of Hickory Creek, Texas, Susan Short of Jamestown, Kentucky, Kellie Justice and husband Michael of Russell Springs, Kentucky, Holly Short of Jamestown, Kentucky, and Jackson Suhany of Carrollton, Texas; by two step-grandchildren, Michael Sadler of Dexter, Missouri and Ashley Blackwell of Dexter, Missouri; by eight great-grandchildren, Reid Shoemaker, Harper Shoemaker, Ayden Sadler, Jensen Blackwell, Liam Sadler, Ronin Blackwell, Shire Sadler, and Swayze Sadler; and by a special niece, Barbara Nesser of Sunset Hills, Missouri.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Carl Vincent Short; by her daughter-in-law, Michelle Suhany; three brothers, Hallie Hight, Harold Hight, Howard Hight; and by five sisters, Helen Hight, Hazel Moran, Havetta McCain, Hetty Austin, and Hilda Jo Rhodes.
Special thank you to the staff at the Sikeston Convalescent Center for their loving care the last four years and to Crown Hospice for their compassionate care during her final days.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, March 30, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Lonny Mittag officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association at Alzheimer’s.org.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
