Janis Hansen, daughter of the late Loyd Franklin Hansen and Darlene Goodin Frankum, was born on June 12, 1940, in Louisiana, Missouri, and departed this life on January 31, 2023, at Silex Community Care in Silex, Missouri, at the age of 82 years.
She is survived by her sister, Paula Hansen McIlroy of Bowling Green, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Blaine Crosby and wife Megan, James Crosby, and Tamara Crosby; and by two great-grandchildren, Makinley, and Matthew.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Anthony Luebrecht, and by her daughter, Teresa Crosby.
No services are planned.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Phyllis Ann Gates, of Dexter Missouri, daughter of William Tucker and the late Nora Lee (Bruce) Tucker was born on October 8, 1957 in Sikeston, Missouri and passed from this life on February 3, 2023, at Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 65.
Phyllis had lived in Southeast Missouri most of her life. She was of the Protestant Faith. She loved animals and truly loved horses. At one time even owned a pet monkey. Most of all she loved spending time with family and friends, and spoiling grand child.
She is survived by father William (Carolyn) Tucker: one son Christopher Gates of Bonne Terre, Missouri; many Nephews as well as a host of family and friends.
Phyllis was preceded in death by her mother; one brother Danny Ray Tucker; one sister Christina Faye Ballard; one grand daughter Hollie Gean Gilmore Gates of Newport, Arkansas; one great grand daughter Addylin Renee Gilmore.
A Graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 2:00 P.M. at Garden Memorial Cemetery in Sikeston, Missouri, with Pastor Lynn Ash officiating and Watkins And Sons Funeral of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Charlotte Jean Whalen, daughter of the late Carter Nelson Davis and Beatrice Myrick Davis, was born on March 6, 1947, and departed this life on January 29, 2023, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 75 years.
Mrs. Whalen had worked in management for Wal-Mart in Dexter, Missouri. She was a member of the Assembly of God Church in Bloomfield, Missouri, and a resident of Bloomfield.
On August 7, 1970, in Malden, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Leonard Whalen. Mr. Whalen preceded her in death on January 12, 2010.
She is survived by her son, Chris Whalen of Bloomfield, Missouri; by three sisters, Joyce Julian of Orlando, Florida, Patricia Whaley of Jackson, Missouri, and Janet Heise of Malden, Missouri; and by three grandchildren, Kalie Fodge (Jonathan) of Sikeston, Missouri, Bran Whalen, and Dakoda Whalen both of Bloomfield, Missouri.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Carter Lee Davis Jr., and Harry Davis; and by Jessica Whalen.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, February 3, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, February 3, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Dwight Hensley officiating. Interment will follow in the Bloomfield Cemetery
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Burl Garner, son of the late Burl Lester Garner and Vona Mae Gragg Garner was born on June 16, 1944 in Oakdale, California and departed this life on January 27, 2023 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 78.
Mr. Garner was a resident of Dexter and had worked in property management.
On October 28, 1963 he was united in marriage to Linda F. Adis in Tupelo, Mississippi. Mrs. Garner preceded him in death on August 15, 2016.
He is survived by one brother, Bob Garner and wife Monica of Modesto, California; and by his good friend, Gary Summers and his wife Joanne of Dexter, Missouri.
Services will be rescheduled for a later date.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
James “Jim” L. Higgs of Dexter, Missouri passed away on January 27, 2023. He was born November 1, 1943, in Gatewood, Missouri to Thomas Lloyd and Louella Higgs. He was joined in marriage to Violet M. Gardner on August 29, 1970, in St. Louis County, Missouri.
Jim was a longtime employee of Arvin Automotive, retiring after 30 years, a member of the Dexter Masonic Lodge No. 532 AF & AM, and a member of the Harvest Assembly of God.
He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters: Rosalie Johnson, Mary Martin, and Betty McElroy.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years; daughter, Vickie Higgs and Derek Driskill (significant other); grandchildren, Taylor Winstead, Krysta (Kyle) Souleyrette, and Andrew Soule.
He will be greatly missed by a host of friends and family.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Caroline Dowdy Cemetery.
The family requests that memorial contributions be given to the Greater Missouri Chapter Alzheimer's Association, 9370 Olive Blvd, Saint Louis, MO 63132.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
