Joe Wayne Guthrie, 66, of Cave City, AR formerly of Dexter, MO passed away Saturday, May 4, 2024.
He was born October 2, 1957 in Walnut Ridge to the late Alvin and Louise Guthrie. Joe worked for the Maynard School District as a Vo-AG teacher and later retired as Warehouse Manager for Irrigation Central in Sikeston, MO.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Alvin and Louise Guthrie; and a sister, Levina Huskey.
Joe is survived by his wife Tonya R. Lewis Guthrie of Cave City; daughters, Leah Guthrie of Cave City, Mandy (Brian) Crowe of Batesville, and Mica (Caleb) Kirkpatrick of Trenton, TN; granddaughters, Hannah Spence, Makayla Spence, Emma Crowe, Addie Mae Crowe, and Ella Crowe; sister, Ellujean Thacker; and brother, James (Rita) Guthrie; and many other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be Thursday, May 9, 2024 from 2-4 PM at Imboden First Baptist Church with a funeral service beginning at 4 PM with Ben Foley, James Guthrie, and Rev. Mitch Grainger officiating. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Kevin Upton, Jeremy Upton, Willie Joe Huskey, Derrick Huskey, Donnie Thacker, and Darian Thacker.
Memorials may be made to:
Stoddard County ARC
PO Box 444
Dexter, MO, 63841
McNabb Funeral Home in Pocahontas, Arkansas is assisting with arrangements.
Dreigha Lynn Smith, daughter of Rickie Smith of Batesville, Arkansas, and the late Linda Hutchcraft-Montgomery, was born on August 27, 1971, in Arkadelphia, Arkansas, and departed this life on May 3, 2024, at her residence in Wappapello, Missouri, at the age of 52 years.
Ms. Smith was a former employee of the Missouri Department of Health in Butler County and she was a member of the Rogers Theater Stage Company in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She enjoyed art, and she loved horses, fishing, and gardening.
Along with her father, she is survived by her son, Cole Marshall Bearden (Sol) of China; by her grandmother, Doris Hutchcraft-Owens of Dexter, Missouri; by her step-brother, Bryan Kimmer (Crystal) of Batesville, Arkansas; and by her special friends, Bob and Debbie Libla.
Other than by her mother, she was preceded in death by her step-mother, Kathy Smith.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. Internment will follow in Sadler Chapel Cemetery in Dexter.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Rose Elizabeth Quade, daughter of the late Herbert Quade and Frieda Gerecke Quade, was born on August 4, 1934, in Gordonville, Missouri; and departed this life on May 2, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 89 years.
Ms. Quade had worked for Purolator in Dexter, and she worked in maintenance at Tyson in Dexter for 25 years, until they closed in 2023. She attended the Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Dexter and was a resident of Dexter.
She is survived by her sister, Maggie Carter of Watertown, South Dakota; by her friend, Jack Ray of Dexter, Missouri; and by many nieces, nephews, and friends.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers and eight sisters.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, May 9, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 10, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Walter Spence officiating. Interment will follow in the Russell Heights Cemetery in Jackson, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Marlene Craft, daughter of the late Leon Craft and Flossie Turner Craft was born on November 10, 1961 in Dexter Missouri and departed this life on May 2, 2024 at her residence in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 62.
Marlene was retired but had worked several jobs throughout her life, including Arvin's as well as construction. She was also a member of the Corner Gospel Fellowship of Bernie, Missouri. Marlene enjoyed fishing, riding the back roads and just spending time with her family and friends.
Marlene is survived by two daughters, Christina Craft of Dexter, Missouri and Natalie Robison (Dinker) of Dexter, Missouri; by four brothers, Bill Craft of Bernie, Missouri, Danny Craft (Sherry) of Malden, Missouri, Robert Craft (Sheila) of Bernie, Missouri, and David Craft (Karen) of Dexter, Missouri; four sisters, Linda Strickland of Bernie, Missouri, Patricia Riddell (Charlie) of Campbell, Missouri, Marilyn Rushing of Dexter, Missouri, and Kayeela Sugg of Dexter, Missouri: four grandchildren Tyler Thornton, Peja Thornton, Levi Kestner and LeeOnnah Kestner.
Other than by her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Mike Craft and Keith Craft; and one grandson, Taylor Thornton.
There will be a celebration of life conducted on Saturday, June 8, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at 14008 County Road 403, Dexter Missouri. This event will be to celebrate Marlene's life, share laughs and stories. This event is open to anyone that would like to attend.
Velta Mouser, daughter of the late Rufus Roberts and Rosa Salyers Roberts, was born on February 23, 1935, and departed this life on May 1, 2024, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 89 years.
Mrs. Mouser had worked for Sports Specialties in Chaffee, Missouri, and Florsheim Shoe Company in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church in Sikeston and a resident of Dexter. She enjoyed playing bingo and making crafts while living at Cypress Point.
On February 16, 1963, she was united in marriage to Robert Mouser. Mr. Mouser preceded her in death on August 20, 2013.
She is survived by her son, James White of Dexter, Missouri.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Roberts; and by two sisters, Violet Bruce, and Thelma Shelton.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Bobby Mouser officiating.
Interment will follow in the New Morley Cemetery in Morley, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
