Alexander Jack Ward, son of Larry Ward of Bloomfield, Missouri, was born on November 17, 2005, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on September 21, 2024, at his home in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 18 years. He was fond of his short life and loved his family, cats, and many friends.
Alex was a 2024 graduate of Bloomfield High School and was working for Walmart in Dexter. He was a master of playing video games and loved talking to people on his computer and cell phone. He was learning to cook and was good at searing meat. Like most young boys he was an avid car nut and proud of his Dodge Charger. He was the kindest and most respectful person to everyone he met, and he was the most loving and charismatic boy around. To other mothers in the area, he was like another son.
Along with his father, he is survived by his sister, Michelle Bascom of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; and by his best friend, Tori Noble of Bloomfield, Missouri.
Graveside services will be held at Gravel Hill Cemetery in rural Bloomfield, Missouri, on Friday, September 27, 2024, at 11:00 a.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Vickie Louise Green, daughter of the late James Hugh Willis and Irene Denny Willis, was born on July 6, 1955, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on September 17, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 69 years.
Mrs. Green was a former bookkeeper. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri, and a resident of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She liked to read and enjoyed crocheting, sewing and cross stitch.
On November 24, 1982, in Dexter, Missouri, she was united in marriage to David Elliott Green. Mr. Green preceded her in death on February 19, 2015.
She is survived by her son, Dan Crippen of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by her step-son, David Green of New Melle, Missouri; by her step-daughter, Dusty Springer of West Alton, Missouri; by her sister, Karen Comfort and husband Steve of Bloomfield, Missouri; and by three grandchildren, Mia, Sydney, and Sierra.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Darrell Denny Willis.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, September 23, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Graveside services will then be conducted at Bloomfield Cemetery on Monday, September 23, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Don Adams officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Jerry Lee Curd, son of the late William J. Curd and Mary Hyslop Curd, was born on November 7, 1954, in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on September 14, 2024, at the Prairie View Skilled Nursing Center in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 69.
Mr. Curd had worked as a truck driver and did construction work. He was a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri.
On July 4, 1991, he was united in marriage to Treeca Kay James in Bloomfield, Missouri. Mrs. Curd preceded him in death on May 10, 2017.
He is survived by his daughter, Pamela Cross and husband Chris of Puxico, Missouri; by his step-son, Vince Lockhart and wife Karen of Dexter, Missouri; by his step-daughter, Lisa Lockhart of Dexter, Missouri; by his brother, Eric Curd and wife Jamie of Essex, Missouri; by three sisters, Sharon Foster and husband Harold of Bloomfield, Missouri, Amanda Schultz and husband Kirk of Atkin, Minnesota, and Teresa Lankford of Dexter, Missouri; and by four grandchildren, Jacob Cross, Peyton Lockhart, Nathan Lockhart, and Ciarra Spence and husband Phil.
Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Justin Lee Curd.
Visitation will be held at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. A memorial service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter, Missouri, on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Jimmie Delford Hawk of Dexter, Missouri, son of the late Konley and Oma (Owens) Hawk of Bloomfield, Missouri was born in Greenbrier, Missouri on July 25, 1937, and passed away at the Cypress Point Nursing Center in Dexter, Missouri on September 15, 2024, at the age of 87 years, 01 months and 20 days.
Jimmie has lived in Dexter for the last 17 years and he also spent a lot of his time in Chicago. He worked for many years as a skilled carpenter. Jimmie was of the Baptist faith.
Surviving are his Daughter Bethany Ann Pierson (Ronald Sean), five grandchildren: Matthew (Sarah) Autry, Michael (Jessica) Autry, Christina Hanson, Zechariah (Autumn) Pierson and Zephaniah (Mariah) Person. Ten great-grandchildren Zaknafien, Jaspyr, Calem, Aiden Rebekah, Gemina, Adrianna, Zoey, Lucas and Ezra. Four sisters; Mary (Joe) Jackman, Betty Peterson, Janis (David) Robins and Deana (Gerry) Whittley. As well as many nieces, nephews and friends to mourn his passing.
He was preceded in death by two brothers Thelbert Hawk and Delbert Hawk and Two sisters: Anna Hawk amd Shirley (Larry)Tillmon.
Visitation will be on Friday, September 20, 2024 starting at 11:00 A.M. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 20, 2024 at 12:00 P.M. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter and officiated by Rev. Bobby Reynolds of Essex, Missouri.
Burial will follow at the Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.
In lieu of flower donations may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital. Please visit their website for donation information, stjude.org
James “Ray” Culbertson, son of the late Elmer Ray Culbertson and Arle Wilson Culbertson, was born on January 9, 1932, in Bloomfield, Missouri, and departed this life on September 12, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 92 years.
Mr. Culbertson was a former farmer. He was a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri. He enjoyed wood working.
On December 9, 1966, in Bloomfield, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Virgie “June” Jarrell. Mrs. Culbertson preceded him in death on December 12, 2016.
He is survived by his son, Jim Culbertson of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his daughter, Cindy Griffin of Bloomfield, Missouri; and by six grandchildren, Miranda Griffin, Micaela Griffin, Cody Blake, Will Culbertson, Morgan Culbertson, and Conner Culbertson.
Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Farr.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Hill Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
