Ronald W. Richards, son of the late Billy Wayne Richards and Beverly Glass Richards, was born on March 4, 1963, in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life on May 18, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 60 years.
Mr. Richards was the former owner of Richards Funeral Service, he worked for Southeast Missouri Residential Services for 20 years, and was a resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved hunting and fishing.
He was first united in marriage to Carol Whorton. Mrs. Carol Richards preceded him in death on November 20, 1989. On September 11, 2009, in Piggott, Arkansas, he was then united in marriage to Susan Harris. Mrs. Susan Richards survives of their home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Nickalas Richards of Piggott, Arkansas; by his daughter, Veronica Hartle and husband Garrett of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by his step mother, Libbie Richards of Campbell, Missouri; by his brother, Randy Richards and wife Linda of Milford, Connecticut; by three sisters, Regina Deken and husband Leonard of Glennonville, Missouri, Anita Bogdajewicz and husband Mark of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Micah Bell of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by three grandchildren, River Hartle, Pierce Hartle and Wren Hartle arriving September 2023; and by his beloved dog, Patty.
Graveside services will be conducted at New Tucker Cemetery in Campbell, Missouri, on Monday, May 22, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Darren Baker officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Edward “Edd” Eubanks, son of the late O.K. Eubanks and Clarsa Simmons Eubanks, was born on July 15, 1935, in Russellville, Arkansas, and departed this life on May 18, 2023, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 87 years.
Mr. Eubanks was a member of the Missouri National Guard. He was the owner of Edd Eubanks Trucking in Dexter, Missouri, and a resident of Dexter. He was a member and deacon at First Baptist Church in Canalou, Missouri. Edd worked long hours, he enjoyed row crop farming and collecting antique trucks.
On January 21, 1955, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Arlene Waggoner. Mrs. Eubanks survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Eddy Eubanks and wife Robyn and Jim Eubanks, all of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Bob Eubanks of Harrison, Arkansas, and Gene Gadberry of DesArc, Missouri; by his sister, Shirley Gaines of Branson, Missouri; by two grandchildren, Shane Eubanks, and Shana Klipfel and husband Matt; and by three great-grandchildren, Will Klipfel, Weston Klipfel, and Luke Eubanks.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law, Paula Street Eubanks; by seven brothers, Dr. Odus K. Eubanks Jr., Jerry Eubanks, Cecil Gadberry, Tommy Eubanks, Argus Eubanks, Odus K. Eubanks Jr., and Robert K. Eubanks; and by four sisters, Ruby Moore, Imogene Mackey, Stella Powell, and Edna Ruth Eubanks in infancy.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, May 21, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. Graveside services will then be conducted at Dexter Cemetery on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 3:30 p.m. with Pastor Dewayne Coleman officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
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.
