Thomas Paul Frazier (Tom), born on September 8, 1944, in Letcher County, KY, died September 9, 2023, with his family by his side in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Tom was born to Pascal and Alva Frazier and grew up in Jackson County, Indiana with his five sisters. He married Rita Lou Wheeler on August 11,1962 and they shared 61 wonderful years together. They had two children, Brett and Mark.
Tom was a member of United Methodist Church at Lake Wappapello and VFW Post of 3416 Auxiliary of Wappapello.
Tom had a successful career with Arvin Industries Automotive and retired in 2006. Throughout his life Tom loved to fish, golf, go boating on Lake Wappapello, and hunt. He loved watching Indiana Hoosier Basketball and St. Louis Cardinal baseball. Often surrounded with family and friends, they will fondly remember his generous heart, silly personality and big laugh.
Tom was preceded in death by his two parents, Pascal Frazier and Alva Frazier, his son Brett Frazier, and his grandson Jarrett Frazier.
He is survived by his wife, Rita Frazier of Wappapello, MO; by his son, Mark Frazier and wife Dana Frazier of Claremont, NC; by his granddaughter Hannah Oxenford and husband Leland Oxenford of Statesville, NC by his granddaughter Haley Knicely and husband Taylor Knicely of Statesville, NC; by his great granddaughters Lillian Oxenford and Hollins Knicely; by his 5 sisters, Phyllis, Patsy, Janet, Diane, and Mary. Tom also leaves behind his brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, uncles, aunts, nieces, nephews, cousins and friends who will all miss him dearly.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, September 12, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. and will be available for viewing by webcast.
In memory of Tom, the family highly encourages memorials be made to 18 Fore Life, c/o Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri 63841. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Judy Ann Hubbard, daughter of the late E. C. “Jake” Gaines and Flossie Alberta Jackson Gaines, was born on February 6, 1944, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on September 7, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 79 years.
Mrs. Hubbard was a former secretary for Countywide Abstract. She was a member of Mt. Gilead Hill General Baptist Church and a resident of Dexter, Missouri.
On November 24, 1960, in Dexter, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Roger Hubbard. Mr. Hubbard survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with her husband, she is survived by her son, Brad Hubbard and wife Christi of Dexter, Missouri; by her daughter, Kim Midkiff of Dexter, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Jackson Hubbard, Jeb Hubbard, Tate Midkiff, Zach Midkiff and wife Kelly, and Lexa Midkiff; and by her great-granddaughter, Faith Midkiff.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Robert Midkiff, and by her sister, Glenda Kay Wolpers.
Private, family only services.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Sandra McWaters, daughter of the late Cecil Houston Hewitt and Delberta Tate Snider, was born on February 4, 1944, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and departed this life on September 7, 2023, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 79 years.
Mrs. McWaters was the former owner of a furniture business in Paducah, Kentucky, had served on the Ringwood, Oklahoma City Council, and was a resident of Jackson, Missouri. She was an artist and enjoyed painting and teaching art classes.
She was united in marriage to William E. “Bill” Cryts on December 4, 1963, in Hunterville, Missouri and to this union three children were born. On November 28, 1992, she was united in marriage to Ollie McWaters. Mr. McWaters preceded her in death on September 27, 2017.
She is survived by two sons, Tyler Cryts and wife Dee Dee of Gilbertsville, Kentucky, and Monte Cryts of Paducah, Kentucky; by her daughter, Crystal Kaye Barker and husband Rodney of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by her sister, Linda Smith of Dexter, Missouri; and by three grandchildren, Weston Barker, Alexis Cryts, and Natalie Cryts.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, September 11, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, September 11, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Joe Payne officiating. Interment will follow in the Garden of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Dr. Robert Hugh Isbell, son of the late Rev. J. Edgar Isbell and Caroline Zimmerman Isbell was born on March 28, 1932 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and departed this life on September 4, 2023 at the Southeast Health Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 91.
Dr. Isbell was a veteran of the United States Army and served in the Korean War. He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dexter and was a retired dentist after practicing for over four decades. He was a member and past president of the Southeast Dental Association, a past board member of the Dexter Board of Education, and a past board member of the Dexter Library board. He enjoyed fishing, playing bridge, researching genealogy, watching St. Louis Cardinals baseball, and drinking coffee in the morning with his guys.
On October 12, 1963, he was united in marriage to Jean Coffey in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Isbell survives of their home in Dexter.
Other than by his wife he is survived by his two daughters, Rhonda Cummins and husband Greg of St. Louis, Missouri, and April Schneider and husband Mark of Jonesboro, Arkansas; by one brother, Bill Isbell of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by one sister, Barbara Wolz of Houston, Texas; by three grandchildren, Jake Cummins, Justin Cummins and Megan Cummins; and by many nieces and nephews.
Other than by his parents he was preceded in death by one brother, Jack Isbell; and by one sister, Ruth Ann Carlin.
Visitation will be held on Friday, September 8, 2023 from 12:30p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri. A Celebration of Life service will then be conducted on Friday, September 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fred Leist officiating.
Memorials may be made to 18 Fore Life, c/o Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri 63841; or to the Keller Public Library, 402 West Grant St, Dexter, Missouri 63841. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting the family with arrangements.
Jerry Lee Hopkins of Puxico, Missouri, the son of the late Bob and Margie Bernice (Alford) Hopkins was born in Stoddard County, Missouri, on June 10, 1950, and passed from this life in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, on August 29, 2023, at the age of 73 years.
Jerry lived in the Southeast Missouri area a huge majority of his life but had also resided in Buckeye, Arizona for about 20 years. Jerry was of the Christian Faith. He enjoyed being a truck driver, fishing, and spending time with family and friends. Jerry was especially fond of and played an important role in raising his grandchildren.
He is survived by one son, Ken Cannon of Puxico; one daughter, Traci Fritch of Wappapello; five grandchildren, Troy (Carlissa) Dempsey of Wappapello; Samantha Dempsey of Puxico; Angela (Brandon) Howell of Wappapello; Desiree Cannon of Poplar Bluff; Kenny Cannon of Phoenix, Arizona; three brothers, Bobby Hopkins of Dexter; Dennis Hopkins of Bloomfield; Charles Hopkins of St. Charles; five sisters, Mary Conner of Bernie; Jelane Hickson of Circle City; Sue Bratcher of Matthews; Sherry Branum of St. Louis; and Darlene Case of Dudley; fifteen great-grandchildren; several nieces and nephews as well as a host of family and friends.
Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Carl, Keith and James Hopkins; one sister, Sheila Garvey.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 2, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel In Dexter, Missouri, with a Memorial service to follow with Pastor Jeff Linson of Puxico officiating and Watkins and Sons of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
