Ollie “Clifford” Hicks, son of the late Joseph E. Hicks and Agnes Chattin Hicks, was born on September 30, 1935, in LaValle, Missouri, and departed this life on May 28, 2024, at his residence in Essex, Missouri, at the age of 88 years.
Mr. Hicks was a former maintenance supervisor and school bus driver for Bloomfield RXIV Schools, retiring after 28 years of service, helping kids brought him great joy. He was a lifetime member of the Bloomfield Masonic Lodge, and he was a member of Beech Grove General Baptist Church in Essex. He enjoyed tinkering with tractors and farm equipment, taking care of his chickens and other farm animals and working in his garden.
On February 16, 1957, in Circle City, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Mary Ruth George. Clifford and Mary were married for 65 years and enjoyed doing everything together. They set a great example for their family and everyone who knew them of how marriage should be. Mrs. Hicks preceded him in death on November 28, 2022.
He is survived by two sons, Garry Hicks and wife Evelyn of Woodward, Oklahoma, and Terry Hicks of Piedmont, Missouri; by four daughters, Peggy Hicks of Dexter, Missouri, Teresa Lambert and husband Mike of Bloomfield, Missouri, Kathy Robinson and husband Dane of Lawrence, Kansas, and Donna Hicks of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by fifteen grandchildren, twenty great-grandchildren, and three great-great grandchildren.
Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Stevan Hicks Sr.; and by two brothers, J.W. Hicks, and Joseph Edward Hicks.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:30 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Rick Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Rodney Huckstep, son of Fay Huckstep of Marble Hill, Missouri, and the late Jerry Huckstep, was born on December 30, 1960, in Advance, Missouri, and departed this life on May 27, 2024, at Jackson Manor in Jackson, Missouri, at the age of 63 years.
Mr. Huckstep was an Automotive Electrician for Auto Trim Design in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and he was a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri. He enjoyed restoring old cars, especially his 66 Chevelle and he was a fan of NASCAR and drag races. He loved sweet tea, and his dogs.
Along with his mother, he is survived by his son, Timothy Huckstep of Marble Hill, Missouri; by his brother, Randy Huckstep of Thomson, Georgia; by two sisters, Dianna Hanners of Jackson, Missouri and Deborah Abernathy of O’Fallon, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Tyler Huckstep, Bralen Huckstep, and Katelyn Huckstep; and by three great-grandchildren, Braxton Tims, Kingston Tims, and Kinsley Huckstep.
Other than by his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Huckstep.
Graveside services were held in Old Union Cemetery in Bessville, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
William Allen Turnbow, son of the late Raymond Cecil Turnbow, Sr. and Elaine Walker Castro of Bernie, Missouri, was born January 4, 1963, in Bernie, Missouri and departed this life on May 26, 2024, in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 61 years.
Mr. Turnbow worked as a machinist for Burgess-Norton in Geneva, Illinois. He was a collector of antiques and odds and ends treasures. He also loved to eat fish and going to car shows. He attended the United Pentecostal Church in Malden, Missouri.
On August 23, 1986, in St. Charles, Illinois, he was united in marriage to Pam Bumgarner. Mrs. Turnbow survives of their home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Along with his wife and mother, he is survived by three sons, Dalton Turnbow of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Jeff Goldman and his wife Kathleen of Sugar Grove, Illinois, and Jeremy Goldman of Bernie, Missouri; by his daughter, Justina Goldman of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by four brothers, Tommy Turnbow of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Jason Walker of Atkins, Arkansas, Tino Castro of South Elgin, Illinois and Alejo Castro of Rochelle, Illinois; by two sisters, Dianna Shannon of Crystal City, Missouri and Sue McGuire Imperial, Missouri; by his granddaughter, whom he loved more than anything, Tammy Goldman; by his step-father, Alejo Castro of Bernie, Missouri; by several aunts, uncles, nieces and nephews; and by his special friend, Tom Lee.
Other than by his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Raymond Cecil Turnbow, Jr.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Saturday, June 1, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Bobby Moore officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Terry Dean Gaines, son of the late Bobby Dean Gaines and Nedra Ann Beckham Gaines, was born on June 11, 1958, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on May 26, 2024, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 65 years.
In his more youthful days, Terry loved fishing and hunting almost as much as he loved being a Dad. He spent his free time reading and listening to music, both of which were lifelong passions. If you've seen Beau from The Ranch, you've nailed his personality. To know him was to love him. He will be deeply remembered by his children and friends as someone who was wonderfully sentimental, kind, and selfless. He would often say that money had little value to him. Moments and his family mattered above all else. This sense of family and stability will live on in his children forever, along with his wonderful sense of humor. We would be remiss to not add his faithful dog, Molly. Most days you could find him by her side, listening to Eric Church.
He is survived by his son, Jesse Lee Dean Gaines of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by two daughters, Kayla Gaines of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Cassie Kindzierski and husband Lance of Crestview, Florida; by his sister, Tracey Gaines of Dexter, Missouri; and by ten grandchildren, Landyn, Elias, Gabriella, Aubrianna, Jaxson, Jason, Carter, Evelyn, Audrey, and Julien.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, May 31, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A memorial service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Brenda Sidira Schatz, was born on October 13, 1943, in Payton, Missouri to Dwight Teets and Veda DeJournet. She passed away peacefully at her home in Advance on May 30, 2024.
Brenda will be fondly remembered by her surviving family members and friends: her beloved husband Bill Schatz Sr; her children: Patricia (David) Damron, Angie (Tim) Damron, Lisa Damron, Ronnie (Amy) Damron, Bill (Teri) Schatz Jr, Matthew (Jan) Schatz, and Shelly (Mike) Dougan; her siblings , Elden Teets, Dennis (Shirley) Teets, Randy (Theresa) Teets, Zelma McTurnen, and Gwen (Steven) Shirrel; Brenda is also survived by 22 grandchildren (and one on the way) and 17 great-Grandchildren. She is also survived by a host of many friends and family.
She is now reunited in heaven with her parents Dwight and Veda, her son Bradley Schatz, her brother Stanley Teets, her sister Karen Williams, and other loved ones who have gone before her.
Graveside Services to honor Brenda's life will be held at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri at 1PM on Monday June 3rd. A visitation will take place from 11:00 AM to 12:45 PM at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter.
Brenda will always be cherished for her kindness, warmth, and love for her family. May she rest in eternal peace.
