Beverley J. Henderson, daughter of the late John Carlos Pflueger and Ora B. Condict, was born on November 11, 1949, in Clines Island, Missouri, and departed this life on August 25, 2023, at her residence in Bernie, Missouri, at the age of 73 years.
Mrs. Henderson was of the Baptist Faith and a member of the Daughters of the American Revolution.
On October 14, 1967, in Malden, Missouri, she was united in marriage to James W. Henderson. Mr. Henderson preceded her in death on October 29, 2020.
She is survived by her daughter Toni Brigman and husband Guy of Altus, Oklahoma; by three sons, John Henderson and wife Trudy of Bernie, Missouri, Rob Henson and wife Tyra Gene of Dexter, Missouri, and Roy Boyce and wife Ashley of Bloomfield, Missouri; by three brothers, Paul Pflueger, Pete Pflueger, and Dwight Pflueger, all of Ellsinore, Missouri; by her sister, Betty Gifford of Arnold, Missouri; by eight grandchildren, Aeriel, Briana, Ashton, Clayton, Piper, Dakota, Skyla, and Illysa; and by six great-grandchildren, Christopher, Ellora, Marilee, Bjorn, Maverick, and Berkeley.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ron Pflueger; and by two sisters, Aloma Drummond, and Janet Gottner.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Gary Dale Fuqua, son of the late Dale and Eva Kilmer Fuqua was born on April 4, 1962, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and departed this life on August 23, 2023, at his residence in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 61.
Gary was a veteran of the United State Marine Corp, and a truck driver. He enjoyed fishing for catfish and hunting. He was in the honors band in high school that led him to an enjoyment of music. His true love was his wife, kids and grandchildren and he would do anything for all of them.
On April 7, 1994, he was united in marriage to Lisa Williamson in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Fuqua survives of their home in Bloomfield.
Other than by his wife, Lisa, he is survived by one son, Luke Fuqua and wife Alison of Bell City, Missouri; by four daughters, Jeri Ann Fuqua of Bloomfield, Missouri, Robyn Dellacca and husband Ben of Autryville, North Carolina, Angela Paige Fuqua of Zalma, Missouri and Lori Lee Robinson of Dexter, Missouri; and by nine grandchildren, Carson, Lennon, Zoey, Gracie, Dominic, Gavin, Jace, Laith and Preston.
Other than by his parents he was preceded in death by his brother, Michael Fuqua.
A memorial service will be held at the American Legion building in Dexter on Thursday, August 31, 2023 at 4:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri is assisting the family with arrangements
Jean Brady Matlock born March 17, 1932, went to be with her Lord on August 19, 2023, after a long and fulfilling life of 91 years.
For those who had the privilege of knowing Jean, appreciate the fact that she had a special way of looking at the world. She had many sayings like "Take what you have and make what you need." "Love you little, love you big?" "I am not too bad for a 32 model!" These are just a few of her many sayings. She was a woman of honor and principle. She had several non-negotiables... God, family, friends, hard work, the St. Louis Cardinals, and having fun!
Jean was born in Collinwood, Tennessee, to the late Rosa P. and Orville B. Brady. The family moved to Missouri where she lived most of her life around Parma, Missouri. She was married to David Matlock in 1955 who preceded her in death in 1973, as well as a daughter, Deborah Jean Matlock Rowland in 1981.
She is survived by one son, David (Mary) Matlock, Jr. of Damascus, Virginia; one daughter, Melissa (Tre) Heigham of Fenton, Missouri; four grandchildren, Jason (Julie) Matlock; Beth (Jason) Delp; Owen Heigham and Emily Heigham; five great-grandchildren, Nolan, Knox, Lilly, Sadie and Riley Jean; three brothers, Pat, Grady and Billy; as well as a host of family and friends.
The family would love for everyone to join them for Visitation. It will be from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. on Thursday, August 24, 2023, with a celebration of life to follow at Catron First Baptist Church in Catron, Missouri, with her son, David officiating. Watkins And Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Interment will follow at the Mounds Cemetery in New Madrid, Missouri.
Tammie Kay Hodge, daughter of the late James Slocum Sr. and Bessie Cowin Slocum, was born on March 22, 1962, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on August 22, 2023, at her residence in Puxico, Missouri, at the age of 61 years.
Mrs. Hodge was a former LPN for Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri and she attended the Dexter Church of Christ in Dexter, Missouri. She enjoyed being outside gardening, watering her flowers, and playing sports with her kids.
On November 30, 2002, she was united in marriage to Glenn Hodge. Mr. Hodge survives of their home in Puxico.
Along with her husband, she is survived by her step-mother, Patsy Slocum of Puxico, Missouri; by two daughters, Sherri Hooper of Freemont, Missouri, and Nicole Johnson and husband Daniel of Puxico, Missouri; by two sons, Bradley Hodge of Dexter, Missouri, and Logan Hodge and wife Rahbecka of Peletier, North Carolina; by six brothers, James Slocum Jr. of Buffalo, Missouri, Ricky Slocum of Puxico, Missouri, Gary Slocum and wife Allison of Dallas, Texas; Todd Shell of Mt. Home, Arkansas, Joe Shell and wife Teresa of Anchorage, Alaska, and Charles Graham of Phoenix, Arizona; by three sisters, Marilynn Slocum of Dexter, Missouri, Lisa Aslin and husband Richard of Jackson, Missouri, and Cindy Barnes of Mt. Home, Arkansas, by six grandchildren, Jonathan Sanders of Bloomfield, Missouri, Kaylea Hodge of Advance, Missouri, Sofie Hodge of Advance, Missouri, Justin Paylor of Advance, Missouri, Theodore Hodge and Benjamin Hodge both of Peletier, North Carolina; and by other relatives and many friends.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Joe and Rosie Cowin, and by her paternal grandparents, Alice and James Allen Slocum.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, August 26, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, August 26, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Jamie Jones and Misti Shuffler officiating. Interment will follow in the Rock Hill Cemetery in rural Puxico.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Jane Lee Wilson, daughter of the late Arthur and Emma Gene Jones VanCleave was born on November 29, 1944, in Frankfort, Indiana, and departed this life on August 19, 2023, at her residence in Essex, Missouri, at the age of 78.
Jane was a homemaker and resident of Essex. She enjoyed attending the Essex Church of Christ and loved being around her family and friends.
She is survived by three daughters, Michele Horton and husband Barry of Essex, Missouri, Kathy Green, and Dawn Solinger both of Dexter, Missouri; by her son, Alan Wilson of Dexter, Missouri; by fourteen grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.
Other than by her parents she was preceded in death by two sons, Christopher Wilson, and Adam Wilson, and by her long-time partner, Leslie William Long.
A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the New Essex Cemetery in Essex, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri is assisting with arrangements.
