Clayton Jay Crawford, son of the late Donnie Crawford and Janie Renfro Battles, was born on May 28, 1970, in Des Plaines, Illinois and departed this life on October 28, 2024, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 54 years.
Mr. Crawford was a carpenter and enjoyed playing his guitar.,
He is survived by his brother, Curtis Scott Crawford and wife Christina of Dexter, Missouri; by his sister, Ashley Boham and husband Johnny of Dexter, Missouri; by his niece, Brittany Crawford of Pocahontas, Arkansas; by two uncles, Lamar Renfro of Steele, Missouri and Jack Renfro of Dallas, Texas; and by many other friends and relatives.
No services are planned.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
Nola May Anderson, a beloved member of the St. Peters, Missouri community, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2024 at the age of 91. She was born on May 11, 1933, to the late Patrick and Iva (Layton) Jones.
Nola was united in marriage to James Anderson Sr. on November 2, 1951, in Piggott, Arkansas. Together, they built a loving family and shared many cherished memories until his passing.
Most of Nola's life was spent in Bloomfield, Missouri, and she was a dedicated member of the Link Community Church. Her faith was a cornerstone of her life, guiding her actions and nurturing her spirit. Nola found immense joy in spending time with her grandchildren, creating lasting bonds and treasured moments. She also delighted in watching her favorite television shows.
She is survived by her loving grandchildren: Jennifer (Bryan) Jones of Wentzville, Missouri; Rachel (David) Charron of Nixa, Missouri; and Richard (Tina) Anderson of St. Peters, Missouri. Nola's family legacy extends to 12 great-grandchildren, 5 great-great-grandchildren, and one on the way, all of whom brought her great joy.
Nola was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and her son, James Anderson Jr.
Visitation for friends and family will be held on Saturday, November 2, 2024, beginning at 11:30 A.M. at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Missouri. The funeral service will follow at 12 P.M.
In lieu of flowers, the family invites contributions to Wreaths Across America, an organization that honors veterans.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Home is handling all arrangements. Nola May Anderson will be remembered fondly for her unwavering faith, loving spirit, and the cherished memories she leaves behind.
Jane Alice Bennett, 85, of East Prairie, MO passed peacefully to be with our Heavenly Father on the morning of October 27, 2024. Jane was a life-long resident of Mississippi County.
Born July 1, 1939, at St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, MO to Norwood and Hazel Haney, Jane graduated from Diehlstadt High School in 1957. On July 31, 1961, she married Teddy Bennett who preceded her in death on January 19, 2005.
Jane worked for decades in factories once common in Southeast Missouri. In her later years, she worked in retail and in childcare at Susanna Wesley Learning Center in East Prairie. At this job she was in contact with generations of children and their families and affected them in such positive ways that many of those children, now adults, routinely comment of their fond memories of Miss Jane. Jane’s last job, at which she worked full-time through October of 2022, was for VNA. This job afforded her the opportunity to again show her true self as she provided aid to those who most needed her heartfelt compassion.
Jane is survived by son, Sam and daughters-in-law, Lisa and Lacretia, granddaughters Lindley and Brittan, grandsons, Corey and Cody, great grandsons Taylor Boone and Miles and friends and acquaintances whose numbers are legion.
In addition to Hazel, Norwood and Teddy, also preceding her in death are brothers, Edgar, Edward and James (Bubby) Haney, daughter, Tammy Jane and son, Roy Lee.
Visitation will be held Friday November 1, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at Elm Street Baptist Church in Charleston, Missouri. Funeral services will follow at 12:00 p.m. at Elm Street Baptist Church with Bro. Jon Archie officiating. Interment will follow in the I.O.O.F. Cemetery in Charleston, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting the family with arrangements
Joyce Ann Hatton, daughter of the late D A “Doc” Helm and Opal Burns was born on October 1, 1944 in Monroe, Louisiana and departed this life on October 25, 2024 at her residence in Dexter at the age of 80.
Mrs. Hatton had worked in the offices for Piggly Wiggly and Town and Country. She retired from Overturf Drug Store. She was a member of Liberty Hill Church in Aid. She enjoyed decorating with flowers, and gardening. She loved to be with her family and support her grandchildren in the activities they participated in.
On January 21, 1971 she was united in marriage to Bill Hatton in Pensacola, Florida. Mr. Hatton survives of their home in Dexter.
Other than by her husband she is survived by two sons, Billy Hatton and wife Carrie of Paragould, Arkansas, and Tim Hatton of Dexter, Missouri; by her sister, Martha Sikes and husband Jerry of Monroe, Louisiana; and by four grandchildren, Ian Lane Hatton and wife Alison of Paragould, Arkansas, Griffin Shaw Hatton and wife Scout of Brookland, Arkansas, Keller Christian Hatton and Marlie Grace Hatton both of Dexter, Missouri.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Carrie Hatton.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Preston Owens officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting the family with arrangements.
Gracie Smith, daughter of the late Henry Welch and Pearl Hopper Welch, was born on August 30, 1937, in Connels Point, Arkansas, and departed this life on October 23, 2024, at Prairie View Skilled Nursing in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 87 years.
Mrs. Smith was a former bookkeeper for her husband’s farm, and she was a resident of Dexter. She enjoyed taking care of her home, being with her children and grandchildren, and family get togethers.
On June 15, 1952, in Clarendon, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Carl Smith. Mr. Smith preceded her in death on September 26, 2011.
She is survived by two sons, Gene Smith and wife Janet of Dexter, Missouri, and Carl Smith Jr. and wife Marie of Jacksonville, Florida; by her daughter, Wanda Barker and husband Robert of Dexter, Missouri; by her brother, Johnny Welch of Memphis, Tennessee; by her sister, Mary Welch of Louisiana; and by thirteen grandchildren, and many great-grandchildren and great-great grandchildren.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Robert L. Smith in infancy; by two brothers, Henry “Shorty” Welch, and Lee Welch; and by five sisters, Mae Rowland, Nell Tyner, Mable Welch, Naomi Pryor, and Virginia Sevyors.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, October 26, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Chalk Bluff Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
