Vallie M. Griffin, son of Gene Norman Mays of Dexter, Missouri, and the late Lewis Fowler, was born on February 19, 1967, in St Louis, Missouri, and departed this life on November 3, 2024, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 57 years.
Mr. Griffin was a car salesman for Autry Morlan in Dexter and a resident of Dexter. He was a member of the Dexter Elks Lodge and enjoyed drag racing and fishing.
On November 25, 2018, he was united in marriage to Mystie Tankersley. Mrs. Griffin survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with his wife and mother, he is survived by his daughter, Chelsey Duncan and husband Craig of Dexter, Missouri; by his son, Michael Griffin and wife Lacey of Dexter, Missouri; by his step-daughter, Alexis Tankersley of San Antonio, Texas; by his step-son, Brandon Tankersley of Dexter, Missouri; by his brother, Mark Griffin of Puxico, Missouri; by his sister, Mary Fowler of Dexter, Missouri; and by seven grandchildren, Kali Duckett, Lainey Duncan, Cali Duncan, Kora Griffin, Zoey Griffin, Addilyn Johnson, and Parker Johnson.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, November 7, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Bloomfield City Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Pamela Renee Wyatt, daughter of Frank Miller of Dexter, Missouri, and the late Shirley Reeves Miller Cox, was born on October 2, 1957, in Bernie, Missouri, and departed this life on October 30, 2024, at Phelps Health in Rolla, Missouri, at the age of 67 years.
Ms. Wyatt was a former assembly line worker for General Motors in Flint, Michigan and a resident of Salem, Missouri. She enjoyed cooking and family get togethers.
Along with her father, she is survived by her daughter, Faye Brooke Fulton of Flint, Michigan; by her sister, Teresa Gale Miller of St. James, Missouri; by her granddaughter, Hailey Renee; by two great-grandsons, Sean James and Hayden Chance; by her nieces, Amanda Riggins Talley and husband Clint and Danielle Bullard; and by her great-nieces, Heidi and Alyssa Talley.
Other than by her mother, she was preceded in death by her sister, Kimberly Jane Miller.
Graveside services will be held at Bernie Cemetery in Bernie, Missouri, on Wednesday, November 6, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
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
