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.