Jo Carolyn Flowers-Noe forever put cancer behind her on February 8th, 2023. She beat the disease for her final time at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in the comfort and care of her loving husband, Jonas. Her strong will, and devotion to her family provided her with the strength to fight a long, valiant battle with this disease. But now she can rest in the arms of our Lord and Savior in Heaven.
Jo Carolyn was born to William Joseph Flowers and Carolyn Jeannine Flowers on March 30th, 1969 in Kennett, Mo. That day marked the birth of one of the most strong-willed and sometimes hard headed person we would ever know. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother and always put her family first. Her passion for her career in long-term care was something one could only hope to have in their line of work. She worked in every job possible in a nursing home until she reached her ultimate position as Director of Operations for the entire Southeast MO region. She worked in long-term care for 32 years up until she departed this life. She was a problem-solver, wonderful boss, and above all a great co-worker for anyone blessed with the opportunity.
Jo Carolyn was the matriarch of a large and growing family and handled the title better than anyone could ever imagine. Her family began when she was united in marriage to her husband, Jonas Bartley Noe, on November 21st, 1990. They were then blessed with 3 children: Mason, Chase, and Hannah. Jo put all her heart into her family and raising her children, and always pushed them to be the best they could be in every endeavor they took on. She never missed an event, ballgame, or ceremony they were part of and was always the loudest in the crowd to cheer on their accomplishments. She was fierce and tenacious when it came to her family, but most of all loving. Later in life, she became Grandma JoJo to grandchildren: Makai, Colben, Madden, and Collins Elizabeth. She was the most loving and caring grandmother and loved everyone of them exponentially.
Jo Carolyn was the consummate family woman and always willing to help anyone in need. She would never hesitate to go out of her way to provide for others and always made everyone feel welcome in her home. She was a mother to 3 of her own, but was like a second mother to more of her kid’s friends than one could count. She was the best voice of reason and always had the answers for life’s problems. She will be dearly missed by many.
She is survived by her husband: Jonas; sons Mason (Taylor), Chase (Caitlyn), and Blaren; daughter Hannah (Lane); grandchildren, Makai Patrick, Colben Chase, Madden Monroe, and Collins Elizabeth; brother Bj Flowers; sisters Judi and Kim Flowers. She was preceded in death by her parents, Bill and Jeannine and her baby sister, Kasi.
Jo Carolyn’s visitation for friends and family will be held February 12th, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home in Advance, Mo. and she will ultimately be laid to rest on February 13th, 2023 with a funeral service beginning at 11:00 a.m.
Burial will follow at Morgan Memorial Park Cemetery in Advance.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests family and friends to instead donate money to one of Jo’s favorite philanthropy organizations, St. Jude’s Children Hospital at 501 St. Jude Place Memphis, TN 38105. She was a consistent donor to this organization and it was something she was very passionate about.
Angelyn Jackson, daughter of the late William Barker and Rachel McClard Barker, was born on July 13, 1940, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on February 7, 2023, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 82.
Mrs. Jackson was a former manager at Burger King in Athens, Alabama and she was a current resident of Athens, Alabama. She enjoyed knitting and reading.
She is survived by her son, Kenny Jackson and wife Amy of Westmorland, Tennessee; by her daughter Kathryn Carmack and husband David of Athens, Alabama; by her sister, Wanda Chamberlain of Illinois; by four grandchildren, Kris Hunsperger, Shawna Nolen, Jennifer Chatman, and William Jackson; by nine great-grandchildren, Kelsi Wood, Jordan Wood, Samantha Uhles, Parker Uhles, Bill Chatman, Tyler Jackson, Daisy Jackson, Delilah Jackson, and Sebastian Jackson; and by four great-great grandchildren, Grayson McLane, Blakely Wood, Kenlee Rosales, and Lio Rosales.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bill Barker; and by three sisters, Virginia Fithian, Marjorie Edwards, and Pearl Swinger.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, February 10, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, February 10, 2023, at 2:00 p.m.
Interment will follow in the Triplett Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Howard Dean Wiley of Puxico, Missouri, son of the late William Joseph and Susie Pearl (Smith) Wiley was born on June 6, 1962, in Dexter, Missouri, and passed from this life on February 3, 2023, in Puxico, Missouri, at the age of 60 years.
He was of the Christian Faith. Howard enjoyed spending time with family and friends. He worked in maintenance and auto sales.
Howard is survived by two daughters, Victoria Wiley of Puxico; and Jennifer Smith of Warwick, Massachusetts; six brothers, William Wiley of Dexter; James Wiley of Big Flat Arkansas; John Wiley of Duck Creek, Missouri; Thomas Wiley of Duck Creek; Henry Wiley of Lafayette, Louisiana; Michael Wiley of Arkansas; three sisters, Patty Minga of Jonesboro, Arkansas; Fern Werger and Katie Stevens of Big Flat Arkansas; many loving nephews and nieces as well as a host of family and friends.
He was proceeded in death by his parents; one brother, Joseph Wiley; one sister, Norma Sue Griffin; two nephews, John Wesley and Billy Joe Wiley.
Visitation service will be Saturday, February 11, 2023, from 11:00 A.M. until 2:00 P.M with Memorial Service to follow at the Watkins And Sons Funeral Chapel in Bloomfield, Missouri with Sister Katie Stevens officiating.
Interment will follow at the Bloomfield Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri, with Watkins And Sons Funeral of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Jeanie LaVeda Riddle Christian, daughter of the late Albert Riddle and Mary Hufford Riddle, was born on October 23, 1933 in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on February 4, 2023, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 89 years.
Jeanie was a homemaker but for a few years she worked outside of the home. Late in life she completed her GED and began college courses at Arkansas Northeastern. She was a member of Second General Baptist Church in Dexter, and a resident of Dexter.
Mrs. Christian was united in marriage to John Willard Christian in Piggott, Arkansas. Mr. Christian preceded her in death on February 29, 1996.
She is survived by five children, Patsy Christian Mick of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Carolyn Christian White of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Judy Christian of Bloomfield, Missouri, John Christian of Dexter, Missouri, and Carlos Christian of Dexter, Missouri; by eight grandchildren, Shelly Hart Young, Corey Hart, Trent White, Hayley White Kramer, Deana Christian Stevens, Adrienne Christian Culp, Tyler Christian, Garrett Christian, and Aaron Mick; by fifteen great-grandchildren, Dylan Bader, Brooke Bader Pennebaker, Rayne Young, Dalton Hart, Kaylea Hart, Avery Hart, Hoyt Kramer, Hayes Kramer, Heidi Kramer, Rayce Mick, Jack Christian, Brooks Christian, Mallory Culp, Isaac Stevens, and Isabella Stevens; by five great-great grandchildren, Kalleigh Pennebaker, Paislee Pennebaker, Harper Jo Bader, Ridge Bader, and Bennett Bader; and by a very special friend of 25 years, Bobby Hix of Malden, Missouri.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Ceciley Anne White, in infancy.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Dale Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Luedeana Eaton, daughter of the late Raymond Bain and Bertha Sadler Bain, was born on April 10, 1928, in Aid, Missouri, and departed this life on February 3, 2023, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 94 years.
Mrs. Eaton was a former nurses aide in Illinois, and she was a former cashier for Hickory Log in Dexter, Missouri, for 13 years. She attended the First Church of God in Dexter, Missouri and was a resident of Dexter. Her faith and family were incredibly important to her, and she enjoyed reading and writing poetry.
On May 18, 1945, in Bloomfield, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Thurman Eaton. Mr. Eaton preceded her in death on September 29, 1982.
She is survived by her son, William Dale Eaton of Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters, Donna Kay Thacker and husband Darryl of Malden, Missouri, and Robyn Shaffer and husband Mark of Dexter, Missouri; and by eleven grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, and by seven great-great grandchildren.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Dennis Eaton; by her daughter, Sheryl Harms; by her sister, Alberta Stoker; and by her great-granddaughter, Sheryl Diane Hilton.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, February 7, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
