Dianne Lee Fish-Compoz, born July 21, 1954 in Neveda, Iowa, and passed away peacefully on November 18, 2023 in Dexter Missouri. Dianne was a beloved daughter, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend. She was a woman of many talents and passions.
Dianne was an amazing crafter, loved to paint watercolors, and was a skilled seamstress. She was also an avid reader and adored her Siamese cats. She will be remembered for her thoughtfulness, hard work ethic, big dimples and her infectious smile and laughter.
Dianne was the daughter of John and Carol Fish. She is survived by her four children, Justin Viers, Kimberlee Spencer, Rachel Montoya, and Stacy Compoz; her sisters , Barb Compoz, Sandra Fish and was preceded in death by her brother Steve Fish. She is also survived by her two grandchildren, Jamison and Jackson Spencer; her nieces, Charlene Mullins and Audrey Covington; and her nephews, Eddie Compoz and Ryan Fish.
She will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.
No services will be held as that was her wish, she will be laid to rest in the Highland Park Cemetery in Maxwell, Iowa on a future date.
Memorials may be made to the Dexter Animal Shelter or a charity of your choice in Dianne’s memory.
Dianne’s life was a blessing, her memory a treasure, she is loved beyond words and will be missed beyond measure. May she rest in peace.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
Linda Marie Wilson of Owensboro, Kentucky, daughter of the late Thomas Lee and Eva Marie Wilson was born on December 29, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed from this life on November 24, 2023, in Owensboro, Kentucky, at the age of 68 years.
She was of the Baptist Faith.
She enjoyed listening to music, loved to sing and dance, loved collecting jewelry more than anything, never met a stranger and her favorite food was a turkey leg.
Linda is survived by one sister, Brenda Glass Miles of Henderson, Kentucky; one sister-in-law, Sheila Wilson of Calhoun, Georgia; two nieces, Lisa Duvall and Gina Majors; one nephew, David Wilson; as well as a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother, David Wilson.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, November 28, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
A Graveside Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter with Pastor Randy Duncan of Henderson, Kentucky, officiating with Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter, Missouri, in charge of all arrangements.
Nadine Teeters of Circle City, Missouri, daughter of the late Jessie and Ailey (Aegan) Horn was born on October 21, 1940, in Strawberry, Arkansas, and went to be with the Lord on November 13, 2023, at the age of 83.
She lived in the Stoddard County area most of her life and worked in nursing as a CNA. Nadine was member of the Church Of Christ. She enjoyed reading, and spending time with her family, especially trying to do what grandmothers do best by spoiling her grandchildren. Nadine never met a stranger.
Nadine was married to the love of her life Ora Teeters on March 1, 1960 in Holcomb, Missouri, and remained married until the time of his passing in 2007.
Nadine is survived by two sons, Joey and wife Teresa Teeters and Jerry Teeters both of Circle City; one daughter, Tammy and Glen Richard of Centerville, Louisiana; nine grandchildren; and six great-grandchildren; two brothers, Jessie Horn of Dexter, Missouri, Terry Horn of Jacksonville, Florida; a close personal friend, Sue Barnett; as well as a host of family and friends.
Nadine was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Patricia Ann Teeters; three brothers, Herman, John and Bob Horn; four sisters, Lana Spencer, Shirley Smith, Wilda Menley, Neal Durban, and Nina Williamson.
Visitation will be held on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel
In Dexter, Missouri, with the funeral service at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Charles Robertson of Bloomfield officiating.
Interment will follow at the Piggott Cemetery in Piggott, Arkansas with Watkins And Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Theoda Litzler, daughter of the late William “Bill” Williams and Lucy Williams was born in Stoddard County, Missouri on May 28, 1926, and went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2023, in Woodstock, Virginia at the age of 97.
Mrs. Litzler retired as a clerk from the United States Postal Service. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother who cared deeply for her family. She spent many hours praying for family and was the Prayer Warrior in our family! She enjoyed attending church, cooking, and working in her large garden.
The fondest memories she readily shared were from her childhood where she talked about the many hours working in the fields with her father.
She was united in marriage to James Grant Litzler on July 11, 1946, in Charleston, Missouri. She and Mr. Litzler shared 63 wonderful years of marriage. Mr. Litzler preceded her in death on March 27, 2009. Together they raised three sons in their home in Dudley, Missouri: James Gary Litzler and Gina from Lebanon, Ohio “Mr. Litzler preceded his mother in death.” Richard Allen Litzler and Linda from Dexter, Missouri, and Myron Lynn Litzler and Donna from Stephens City, Virginia
Mrs. Litzler also had two brothers, Raymond Williams and James Williams both deceased as well as two sisters, Marie Allstun and Clorine Shipman both also deceased.
Mrs. Litzler is also survived by seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed here on this Earth and is now rejoicing in Heaven with her loved ones who were waiting there for her!
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. until to 11:00 a.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Kent Miller officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Henry Larry Tilmon, son of the late John Henry Tilmon and Snowdy Gay Reynolds Tilmon, was born in Hayti, Missouri on July 17, 1937 and departed this life at his residence in Bernie, Missouri on November 12, 2023 at the age of 86.
Mr. Tilmon was a farmer, loved checking on the crops, even after he had retired. He was a charter member of Bernie FFA, had owned several business in Bernie, including a Standard Service Station and a Shoe Repair Shop. He also was a truck driver, and enjoyed antique tractor pulls, but especially loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Tilmon had been deacon at The Assembly of God in Bernie for many years and now attended Bernie General Baptist Church.
He was united in marriage to Joy Mason in Bernie, Missouri on August 31, 1957. Mrs. Tilmon survives in their home in Bernie.
Other survivors include five sons, Larry Tilmon & wife Donna of Bernie, Mo., Roger Tilmon & wife Tammie of Lebanon, Mo., James Tilmon & wife Marla of Bernie, Mo., Terry Tilmon & wife Linda of Bernie, Mo., and Marshall Wayne Tilmon & wife Andie of Malden, Mo.; by one daughter, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Palmer & husband Doug of Jackson, Mo.; by twenty grandchildren and twenty three great-grandchildren; also by other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, John Tilmon, Jim Tilmon, Vernon Morgan, Ervin “Buck” Morgan, Lester Morgan; by two sisters, Lillie Tilmon Ward and Daisy Tilmon Ward.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie on Thursday, November 16, 2023 starting at 1:00 PM with Rev. Larry Tilmon, Rev. Jim Davis and Rev. Steve Fitzpatrick officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with all arrangements.
