Deldon Atlas Dordon of Fisk, Missouri son of the late Otis and Dorothy (Coulter) Dordon born on February 19, 1946 in Winchester, Arkansas passed away on December 28, 2021 in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 75 years.
Deldon was a kind soul with a love for animals. He was a true cowboy at heart who’s most precious belonging was his freedom. He was laid to rest with full military honors in a beautiful service. Deldon was a Army Specialist of the fourth Rank. He received the National Defense Service Medal the Good Conduct Medal and was a Marksman who served in the Korean War. He couldn’t have children but loved his family and will be dearly missed by many.
Deldon is survived by two brothers Kelvin Dordon of Bloomfield, Missouri and Nicky Dordon of Grand Pass, Orgeon; two sisters Karen Garris of Cranberry, Texas and Mary Donahue of Panama City, Florida. Deldon was preceded in death by his parents Otis and Dorothy Dordon; five brothers and three sisters. A host of family and friends also survive.
Funeral Services was be held on Friday January 14, 2022 at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Brother Charlie Robertson officiating and Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
Judy Leota Carter, daughter of the late Gale Smiley and Leota Lambert Smiley, was born on May 31, 1947, in Malden, Missouri, and departed this life on January 9, 2022, at her residence in Bernie, Missouri, at the age of 74 years.
Mrs. Carter was the owner of Carter Wholesale Furniture in Bernie, and South Town Gas Mart in Bernie. She was a former secretary for Dixie Auto Sales and had worked as a server at Hickory Log in Dexter. She loved auctions.
On December 23, 1962, in Kennett, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Sherman Loyd Carter. Mr. Carter preceded her in death on December 6, 2015.
She is survived by her son, Bryan Carter and wife Amanda of Harviell, Missouri; by seven brothers, Pat Smiley, Freddy Smiley, Nick Smiley, Eddie Smiley, Dean Smiley, Sherman Smiley, and Jeff Smiley; by three sisters, Melba Wilson, Jo Anne Arnold, and Cathy Owens; by ten grandchildren, Whittney Carter, Chelsea McCabe, James Carter, Mackenzie Young, Glen Thurman, Javin Thomas, Jadin Thomas, Chloe Carter, Jace Thomas, and Ryan Ferraresi; and by two great-grandchildren, Jack McCabe and Ember Carter
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, James Darrin Carter; by two daughters, Tracie Carter Young and Crystal Thomas; and by two brothers, Art Smiley and Damon Smiley.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Friday, January 14, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, January 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Gloria Blough, daughter of the late Cecil Sipes and Ella Brasfield Sipes, was born on November 15, 1936, in Holland, Arkansas, and departed this life on January 7, 2022, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 85 years.
Mrs. Blough was a former employee of Purolator in Dexter and a resident of Dexter.
On January 22, 1955, in Hernando, Mississippi, she was united in marriage to Tom Blough. Mr. Blough preceded her in death on February 20, 2011.
She is survived by three sons, Michel Blough of Pyle Town, Greg Blough and wife Amy of Bernie, and Randy Blough of Dexter; by her daughter, Tammy Harms of Summersville; by four grandchildren, Latesha, Jessica, Matt and Elicia; and by seven great-grandchildren, Lauren, Mya, Parris, Charles, Luke, Kesley, and Marlie.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, Alvin Sipes, Bud Sipes, and Joe Webster; by four sisters, Barbara Stearns, Juanita Mosley, Pauline Warren, and Lola Sipes; and by her grandson, Jonathan.
Graveside services will be conducted at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on Wednesday, January 12, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Betty Jean Mattingly of Dudley, Missouri, daughter of the late James (Lewis) Franklin Moore and Artie Pearl (Andrews) Moore born on March 01, 1936 in Dudley, Missouri and passed away on January 09, 2022 in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 85 years.
She lived in Dudley all of her life. Betty enjoyed sewing, making quilts, knitting and loved flowers. She was in the Masonic Lodge Order of the Eastern Star. Betty was an active member of Hobbs Chapel Methodist Church. She loved being a mother, grandma and great grandma. Her home was open to everyone and she absolutely love entertaining. She touched so many and raised them all just like her own.
Betty married the love of her life and absolute soul mate, Wiley L Mattingly of Dudley, Missouri. He preceded her in death in 2008.
Betty is survived by one son James JW and Lauren Mattingly of Puxico, Missouri; one daughter Melissa (Missy) Wood of Puxico, Missouri; five grandchildren Casey, Jessica, Jerri, Reese and Della; nine great grandchildren Sophia, Zachary, Jack, Haley, Jeffery, Destiny, Brooklyn, Damion and Freya; one brother James (Jim) Franklin and Welda Moore of Dudley, Missouri; two really great friends Cindy Rhodes of Puxico, Missouri and Audrey Payne of Puxico, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her parents James (Lewis) and Artie Moore. A host of family and friends also survive.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday January 11, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri
Funeral Services will be held on Tuesday January 11, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri with Brother David Dee officiating and Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
Interment will follow at the Hobbs Chapel Cemetery in Dudley, Missouri.
Sherry Deannia Blunt, daughter of the late Martin Blunt and Dorotha Stoker Blunt was born on August 20, 1964 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on January 7, 2022 at the Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, at the age of 57 years.
Ms. Blunt was a former payroll specialist for P.T. I. at Sikeston. Sherry was a member of the Lighthouse Christian Church in Dexter for twenty-five years where she was a devoted member of the Worship Team and Teen Leaders.
She is survived by three sons, Steve Hyten and wife Brandi of Dexter, Justin Hyten and husband Marco of Manchester, Tennessee, and Jacob Hyten of Jackson, by one daughter; Bethany Quertermous and husband Brandon of Dexter: by one brother, Ronny Blunt of Dexter: by one sister; Kathy Ivy of Dexter and by several nieces and nephews.
Other than by her parents she was preceded in death by two brothers: Stanley Blunt, and Robert Blunt, and by one sister Debbie Blunt.
Visitation will be held at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter, Missouri on Tuesday January 11, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted at the Lighthouse Christian Center on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Tim Russell officiating.
Interment will follow in the Sadler Chapel Cemetery.
