George C. Foster of Puxico, Missouri, son of the late Isaac and Suzie Foster was born on December 24, 1936, in LaForge, Missouri, and passed from this life on May 16, 2023, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 86.
He lived in Southeast Missouri all of his life. George was a member of the Puxico VFW, The DAV and the AAM. George bought and sold anything he could get his hands on cars, trucks, equipment, flea market items, If it was legal to sell he could sell it. George truly enjoyed working but most of all spending time with his family, friends and spoiling his grandchildren.
He married Mona Rhea Crews in Sikeston, Missouri, on June 11, 1960. He was of the Baptist faith.
George is survived by his wife of the home; one son, George Andrew (Amanda) Foster of Puxico; one son-in-law, Carl Junior Conner of Puxico; two daughters, Belinda Kay (Victor) Delay of Acorn Ridge, Missouri; Michelle Lee (James) Layman of Bluffton, South Carolina; twelve grandchildren; Josh (Kasie) Delay, Samantha (Derek) Ford, Ben Conner, Brittany (Drew) Chasteen, Camille Carter, Quinn Carter, Keaton Carter, Nolan, Chloey, Kinsley, Maxx and Lincoln Foster; seven great-grandchildren; one sister, Katherine Ruble of Kansas City, Missouri; a close personal friend, George Sifford; as well a host of family and friends.
George was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Lana Sue Conner; two brothers, Harlan , Junior Foster; and three sisters, Mary Woolly, Joann Foster, and Charlene Griffen.
Cheryl Lynn Nance of Chaffee, Missouri, the daughter of the late Donald Ray and her mother, Francis Laverne (Cookson) Wilfong was born on January 19, 1967, in Corcoran, California, and passed from this life on May 15, 2023, at her home at the age of 56.
Cheryl has lived in the Southeast Missouri area all of her life. She liked to play piano and sing. She spent countless hours enjoying nature. She enjoyed rock collecting even to the point of giving them names like George and Henry. She loved spending time with family and friends.
She was married to the love of her life, Kenny Wayne Nance on July 31, 1989, in Cape County, Missouri remaining married until his passing on August 25, 2012.
Cheryl is survived by her significant other Alan Penrose of Chaffee; her mom, Alice Wilfong of Advance, Missouri; two sons, Travis Wayne Rediker of Gardener, Massachusetts; Brandon Michael Nance of Zalma, Missouri; one daughter, Charity Nicole Mendoza of Chaffee, Missouri; seven grandchildren; four brothers, Michael Allen of Bloomfield, Charles (Leslie) Robertson of Bloomfield; Joseph Robertson of Des Arc, Missouri and William Robertson of Advance, Missouri; five sisters, Frances Renee (David) Keller of Scott City; Wanda (Johnny) McCulley of Bloomfield; Linda Coy of Scott City; Melissa Wilson of Bloomfield; Allison Wilfong of Moore, Oklahoma; as well as a host of family and friends.
Cheryl was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, her Momma, Opal Louise Allen.
A Memorial Visitation will be held Friday, May 19, 2023, from 3:00 P.M. until 5:00 P.M. at the Watkins And Sons Funeral Chapel in Puxico, Missouri with Watkins And Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Bonnie Jean Pyle, daughter of the late Ember Ellis and Chloe Ross Ellis, was born on July 17, 1930, in Bernie, Missouri, and departed this life on May 15, 2023, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 92 years.
Mrs. Pyle retired from Elder Manufacturing in Dexter, where she was a seamstress. She was a member of the Evangelical Free Church in Dexter and a resident of Dexter.
On August 4, 1950, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Noah “Mac” Pyle. Mr. Pyle preceded her in death on October 26, 1995.
She is survived by her son, Darrel Pyle and wife Toni of Dexter, Missouri; by her daughter, Lisa Moore and husband Nick of Dexter, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Hilary Duncan, and husband David; Miranda Harmon, Taylor Pyle and wife Kelly, Tyler Moore and wife Hannah, and Caitlin Pyle; and by five great grandchildren, Avery Harmon, Maelee Kate Pyle, Anniston Moore, Evelyn Pyle, and Noah Moore
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Kenneth Ellis, James Ellis, Charles Ellis, and Edward Ellis; and by three sisters, Jewell Beaird, Wilma Knight, and Evelyn Freeman.
Bonnie’s family extends a heartfelt thank you to Cypress Point and Elara Caring Hospice for their loving care and compassion.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at 3:00 p.m. with Rev. Jamie Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to Elara Caring Hospice, 1614 W Business Hwy 60, Suite A-1, Dexter MO 63841, Cypress Point Skilled Nursing - Activities, 801 Bailiff Drive, Dexter MO 63841, or Keller Public Library, 402 West Grant Street, Dexter MO 63841.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Glynis Dionne Reep Evans, 85, passed away Saturday, May 13, 2023 at Cypress Point Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center.
She was born on October 23, 1937, in Rye, Arkansas, and spent the majority of her life here in Dexter, Missouri. She worked at the Stoddard County ARC, where all staff and clients were like a family to her. Glynis enjoyed going to the beach and loved to sing. She was a member of the Dexter First United Methodist Church choir.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Glynn W. and Arralee Reep.
She is survived by her two sons, Michael and Scott Evans of Dexter, MO, one granddaughter Cassi (Ryan) Dudley of Jacksonville, IL, and one great granddaughter, Rylee Dudley.
Memorial donations may be made to Stoddard County ARC, P.O. Box 444, Dexter, MO 63841 or to the Dexter First United Methodist Church, P.O. Box 156, Dexter, MO 63841.
A memorial service will be held at the First United Methodist Church in Dexter on Friday, May 19, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Bobby Gene Sides was born near Hayti, Missouri on June 10, 1927, the elder son of Cyrus E. Sides and Lina E. (Warren) Sides. The family moved to Risco, Missouri when Bob was twelve, and to what became the family farm east of Bernie in December, 1941. Bob graduated from Bernie High School in 1944 and began farming shortly after, first with his father and later with his younger brother Wayne.
Bob married his high school sweetheart, Faye Quinn, on August 8, 1946 in Flint, Michigan. The couple moved into the house in rural Bernie that remained Bob’s home the rest of his life. Together they farmed, traveled, and raised their daughter, Barbara. Faye died on April 11, 1988.
He married Rev. Susan Marner on February 11, 1989, when he took on the sometimes challenging role of clergy spouse. After retiring from farming in 1992, Bob and Susan enjoyed many trips in their 5th -wheel trailer, including several winter visits to Arizona and summer trips to the Missouri State Fair. In later years Bob took up golf and enjoyed golfing trips with friends. He delivered Meals on Wheels in Bernie for over 25 years. He was a former member of the Drainage Ditch #37 Board and the Senate Bill 40 Board, which administers and establishes facilities and services for persons with developmental disabilities. Bob was an active and faithful member of the Bernie United Methodist Church for 81 years.
Bob died in his home on May 13, 2023, at the age of 95. He was predeceased by his parents; by his wife Faye; by two infant half-sisters; by his son-in-law Thomas Dawson; and by his brother, partner, and friend, Wayne Sides. Bob’s survivors include his wife, Susan Marner-Sides; one daughter, Barbara Dawson; and one grandson, Robbie Dawson, all of Bernie, Missouri. He is also survived by nephews Gary (Terrie) and Kevin (Tammy) Sides, of Festus, Missouri; and Raye Riley of Anthony, Texas; by a host of great nieces and nephews; and by many, many friends.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Friday, May 19, 2023 From 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM.
Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday Morning, May 20, 2023 in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie, Missouri starting at 11:00 AM. With Rev. Jayne Markin and Rev. Dr. Amy Gearhart officiating. Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
MEMORIALS:
Bernie United Methodist Church Noisy Offering Fund (PO Box 850, Bernie MO 63822);
Stoddard County Meals on Wheels (23 W Stoddard St, Dexter MO 63141);
or Leukemia and Lymphoma Society (www.lls.org)
