Shirley Lundy, 88, of Summerfield, Florida passed away on February 15, 2024.
Shirley was born in Essex, Missouri to Gene and Irene Estes on November 5, 1935. She graduated from Southeast Missouri State University and worked as a schoolteacher in St Louis for 17 years. Shirley married Francis Lundy on November 2, 1991, in Dexter Missouri. She enjoyed cooking, fishing, playing cards, speaking Spanish, dancing and singing karaoke.
Shirley is preceded in death by her parents Gene and Irene, brother Jack, and sisters Mary and JoAnn.
Shirley is survived by Francis Lundy, her children Steve Smith, Brian and Leigh Ann Boyles, Mark and Barb Lundy, grandchildren Steven Smith, Jessica Smith, Ashleigh Stansfield, Audrey Stansfield, Kayla Lundy, Joshua Lundy, Matthew Lundy and great grandchildren Jaylon, Julien, Quentin, and Izabel.
Visitation will be at Hiers-Baxley Funeral Home in The Villages, Florida on Friday, February 23, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will immediately follow at 4:00 pm with Rev. Harold Hendren of New Covenant First United Methodist Church officiating.
Graveside services will held at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri on March 1, 2024 at 1:00 p.m.
Memorials may be given to Shriner’s Hospitals for Children or St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Gregory Altman II, son of Greg and Kristie Altman of Dexter, Missouri, and the late Windy Gail Gardner, was born on October 3, 1995, in Odessa, Texas, and departed this life on February 16, 2024, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 28 years.
Gregory loved St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, Christmas, Root Beer, hanging out with his dad and GiGi, and loved talking with his grandma on the phone. He loved going to Wal-Mart and collecting CD’s; his headphones, extension cord, tablet, and anything else he could fit in his backpack, went with him everywhere. He loved giving big hugs to anyone he could and never met a stranger. He adored all of his caregivers, to him they were his family.
Gregory is survived by his brother, Colton James Ziegler of Bullhead City Arizona; by his niece Trinity Ziegler of Dexter, Kentucky; by his nephew Zander Ziegler of Dexter, Kentucky; by his sister, Taylor Rae DeBerry and her husband Jason of Dexter, Missouri; by his niece Layken Jones of Dexter Missouri, by his nephews, Abrahm and Lincoln DeBerry of Dexter Missouri; by his paternal grandmother, Grace Bevins of Yucca Valley, California; by two aunts, Vicki Roark of Yucca Valley, California, and Lois Schwier of Chester, Illinois; and by six cousins, Matthew Altman, Katie Garner and Rebecca Roark all of Yucca Valley California, Amanda Schwier, Aaron Schwier, and Christopher Schwier all of Chester Illinois "
Other than by his mother, he was preceded in death by his paternal grandfathers, Emory Altman, and Paul Bevins, and by two cousins, Jennifer Altman, and Brandon Schwier.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at The Lair Event Center in Dexter on Saturday, February 24, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Dale Holman officiating. Please dress in St. Louis Cardinals or Christmas attire and bring your favorite potluck style dish.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Darrell Lyndal Burnett, 74, of Risco, beloved husband of 55 years to Margaret, peacefully went to his heavenly home on February 17, 2024, with family and friends by his side. Darrell was born on May 12, 1949, in Essex, Missouri. He married Margaret on May 10, 1968, in Pontiac, Michigan.
He was a member of Oneness Pentecostal Church in Tallapoosa. Darrell enjoyed reading his bible, talking to people about Jesus, fishing, and spending time with his family.
Darrell will be remembered for all the love he shared with his family and friends. He genuinely loved everyone and if you knew him, you felt his love. He carried himself with strength, faith, and trusted God’s plans for him. The legacy he left will always be imprinted on our hearts reminding us that living a life for Jesus will have an eternal heavenly reward.
Darrell is survived by four children, Margaret Ann Midgett (Terry) of Risco, Missouri, Darrell Benjamin (Sabrina) of Risco, Missouri, Danny William (Sheila) of Risco, Missouri, and Laura May Pavy (Chris) of Wappapello, Missouri; by nine grandchildren; Jessica Hardin (Brad), TJ Midgett (Abigail), Brittany Crane (Dustin), Joey Richmond (Iris), Courtney Earnheart (Derek), Christopher Pavy (Michaela), Jordon Pavy (Caitlin), Nathan Burnett and Noah Burnett; and by seventeen great grandchildren; Hayden, Trenton, Ashlynn, Legaci, Ava, Nadalee, Lyncoln, Leah, Journee, Justice, Blakelee, Legend, Grayson, Rocelyn, Cole, Brantley and Laker.
Other survivors include four siblings, Doyle Burnett (Florine) of Bergman, Arkansas, Gary Burnett of Risco, Missouri, Tony Burnett (Marilyn) of Lead Hill, Arkansas, and Joan Cato (Richard) of Bernie, Missouri.
Darrell was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Ora Mae (Hyten) and five siblings, Roger Dale, Shirley Rodgers, Tommy Ray, Charles “Sonnie”, and Lana Cook.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. followed by a memorial service beginning at 2:00 p.m. with Minister Greg Bixler officiating. Interment will follow in the Barker Cemetery near Bernie, Missouri.
Patricia Lee Wood, daughter of the late James William Heaton and Idalene Donaldson Heaton, was born on May 12, 1947, in Charleston, Missouri, and departed this life on February 14, 2024, at her residence in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 76 years.
Mrs. Wood owned Bloomfield Cleaners in Bloomfield, Missouri. She was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Advance, Missouri. She loved decorating wedding cakes and sewing. She always found a way to give compliments to anyone she met, and she loved making others smile.
In March of 1981, in Bloomfield, Missouri, she was united in marriage to James Tom Wood. Mr. Wood survives of their home in Bloomfield.
Along with her husband, she is survived by five daughters, Lori Thrower of Dexter, Missouri, Shannon Fortner of Georgia, and Nikki Fortner of Bloomfield, Missouri, Pam (Buddy) Heaton of Bloomfield, Missouri, and Sharon Vandiver of Bloomfield, Missouri; by her son, James Todd Wood of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Danny Heaton of Oklahoma, and Buddy (Pam) Heaton of Bloomfield, Missouri; by four sisters, Brenda Laffoon, Ocie Robinson, and Lisa Reiffer, all of Dudley, Missouri, and Dorothy Keith of Dexter, Missouri; and by thirteen grandchildren, Josh Heaton, Brandon Heaton, Michaela Lambert, Matt Vandiver, Adam Vandiver, Krystle Harris, Noah Vandiver, Tanner Wood, Jim Thrower, Lauren Weber, McKenzie Fortner, Ashley Fowler, and Chris Powell.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, James William Heaton, Harold Heaton, and Billy Ray Heaton; and by two sisters, Catherine Heaton, and Nellie Allen.
Visitation will be held at the Lighthouse Christian Church on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tim Russell and Buddy Heaton officiating. Interment will follow in the Hill Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Rickey DeProw, son of the late Mary Alice Koenig Feeney and Leo and Shirley DeProw of Dexter, Missouri, was born on May 12, 1957 in Gideon, Missouri, and departed this life on February 12, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 66 years.
Mr. DeProw was self-employed and a resident of Dexter. He grew up in the Tallapoosa community in New Madrid County and spent many years in the St. Louis area.
He is survived by one daughter, Natalie Elaine Calhoun of Hillsboro, Missouri; a grandson, Liam Calhoun of Hillsboro, Missouri; his father Leo DeProw and step-mother Shirley DeProw; four siblings, Stanley DeProw of Festus, Missouri, Michelle Batton of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Grant DeProw of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Gregory DeProw of Jackson, Missouri.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, February 17, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. A memorial service will follow in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Dale Jones of First Assembly of God in Dexter officiating.
The family requests that memorials be made to the First Assembly of God Church, 911 Brown Piolet Lane, Dexter MO 63841.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
