Frieda Young, daughter of the late William Spore and Golden Hart Spore, was born on January 15, 1921, in Stoddard County, Missouri and departed this life on December 4, 2023, at her residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 102 years.
Mrs. Young was a member of New Bethel Baptist Church in Dexter, and in her earlier years, attended Sadler Chapel Church in Dexter.
On August 10, 1940, in Dexter, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Gordon “Dick” Young. Mr. Young preceded her in death on May 31, 1984.
She is survived by her daughter, Mariedda Atherton of Dexter, Missouri; by two sons, Larry Young of Tyler, Texas and Dennis Young of Bowie, Texas; and by six grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and nine great-great grandchildren.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jerry Young, and by her brother, Maurice Spore.
A memorial service will be held at New Bethel Baptist Church in rural Dexter on Friday, December 8, 2023, at 1:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
Laura Ann Greenwood, daughter of Janet Litzler Carroll of Kelso, Missouri, and the late Paul A. Kenkel, was born on October 1, 1959, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and departed this life on December 1, 2023, at her residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 64 years.
Mrs. Greenwood was a truck driver for TNI Trucking. She was an avid Cardinal Baseball fan, she loved taking care of her fur babies, and she was a definite “Big Sister”, keeping everyone in line.
On July 14, 1978, in Kelso, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Cleatus “Buddy” Greenwood. Mr. Greenwood preceded her in death in July of 1989.
Along with her mother, she is survived by two brothers, Paul David Kenkel of Kelso, Missouri, and Joey Kenkel of Snook, Texas; and by two sisters, Tina Smith of Somerville, Texas and Debbie Gohn of Fruitland, Missouri.
Other than by her husband and father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tony Kenkel and by her step-father, Tom Carroll.
A Celebration of Life will be planned for a later date.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
John Richard Hovis, 76, of Zalma, Missouri passed away Tuesday, November 28, 2023 at his home.
He was born February 8, 1947 in Turkey Creek, MO to David Eugene and Anna Alice (Pridy) Hovis.
He and Janis Ruth (Allen) Hovis were married May 19th 1979 in Zalma, MO. She survives him in Zalma.
He was a lifetime member of Turkey Creek General Baptist Church.
He was a veteran of the US Army.
He was a cattle farmer and worked in his family owned timber business.
John enjoyed tending to his cattle and working on his farm. He always stayed busy and was never caught sitting down.
Survivors include his wife; son, John David (Gina) Hovis of Zalma, MO; daughter, Christina (Jared) Dunning of Advance, MO; five brothers, Tom (Judy) Hovis of Greenville, MO, Bill (Bernia) Hovis of Greenville, MO, Jim (Soozi) Hovis of Sikeston, MO, Joe Hovis of Zalma, MO, Mike (Sandy) Hovis of Advance, MO; sister-in-law, Opal Hovis of Zalma, MO; six grandchildren, Dalli, Rhett, Claire, Grace, Luke, Easton.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Bob Hovis; parents-in-law, Curtis & Velma Allen.
Visitation was from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. on Saturday, December 2, 2023 at Ford & Liley Funeral Home Marble Hill.
Funeral Service was held at 11 a.m. on Sunday, December 3, 2023 with the Rev. Jamie Hovis officiating.
Burial was at Bollinger County Memorial Park Cemetery in Marble Hill.
Memorial contributions may be given to Gideon's, Lymphoma Society or Turkey Creek General Baptist Church.
Charles Dale Bell, son of the late Doy Walton Bell and Bernice Bowman Bell, was born on September 10, 1937, in Formosa, Arkansas, and departed this life on November 27, 2023, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 86 years.
Mr. Bell was a former river boat engineer for Southern Towing in Memphis, Tennessee. He attended First Presbyterian Church in Dexter and was a resident of Dexter. He was a workaholic. He enjoyed going to his grandchildren’s school events, sporting events, and anything they were involved in.
On May 15, 1958, in Bloomfield, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Carolyn Poe. Mrs. Bell survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, Greg Bell and wife Marty of Morley, Missouri; by his daughter, Tammy Prince and husband Bill of Corning, Arkansas, by two brothers, James Chester Bell and wife Jeanette of Sikeston, Missouri, and Kenneth Bell and wife Debbie of Dexter, Missouri; by his sister, Dorothy Bell Barnes of Portage, Michigan; by three grandchildren, Nicholas Bell and wife Adrian, Amanda Wilson and Jennifer Prince and husband Cory; and by seven great-grandchildren, Isaiah Bell, Jared Dodd, Bentley Dodd, Bryant Dodd, Ashlynn Prince-Jeffries and husband Chance, Alaina Prince, and Clayton Prince.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Steve Bell, Joe Tom Bell, and George Ellis Bell.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, November 30, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, November 30, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
Meghan Patricia Jones, daughter of Marshall Ward and Sherri McDaniel, was born on February 10, 1991, in Sullivan, Missouri, and departed this life on November 26, 2023, at her residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 32 years.
Mrs. Jones was a homemaker. She enjoyed shopping, going to garage sales, UTV riding and camping. She loved her children; they were her life.
On June 19, 2010, in Sikeston, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Chris Jones. Mr. Jones survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with her husband Chris, she is survived by her mother, Sherri McDaniel of Chaffee, Missouri; by her father and stepmother, Marshall and Tammy Ward of Portland, Tennessee; by her children, Jayce Jones, Zayden Jones, Sophia Jones, Sadie Jones, and Oaklynn Jones, all of Dexter, Missouri; and by her sister, Emily Ward of Chaffee, Missouri.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, December 1, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, December 1, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Tim Russell officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
