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.
Gevauna Maddox, daughter of the late Hobert Voss and Sibyl Coffman Voss, was born on June 8, 1938, in Morrilton, Arkansas, and departed this life on January 31, 2023, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter Missouri, at the age of 84 years.
Mrs. Maddox was a former co-owner of B&M fencing, landscaping, and nursery, for over 30 years. She was a member of the Sugar Tree General Baptist Church and a resident of Dexter.
On July 9, 1955, in Hernando, Mississippi, she was united in marriage to Donald Maddox. Mr. Maddox preceded her in death on March 16, 2020.
She is survived by two sons, Bob Maddox of Dexter, Missouri and Lanny Maddox of Dexter, Missouri; by her daughter, Diana Miller and husband Michael of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Billy Voss of North Carolina, and William Voss of Dexter, Missouri; by eight grandchildren, Steve and Marcy Maddox of Columbia, Missouri, Ken and Kathy Miller of Bryant, Arkansas, Jeff and Jenny Maddox of Columbia, Missouri, Kerre Kelly of Collierville, Tennessee, Kelly and Terry Rutledge of Carriere, Mississippi; Julie Hughes of Dexter, Missouri, Natalie Hughes of Dexter, Missouri, and Christie Jackson of Dexter, Missouri; and by sixteen great-grandchildren.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two grandsons, Chase Morrison and Skyler Maddox; by three brothers, Hobert Voss, Bobby Voss, and Carl Voss, and by two sisters, Mary George and Marlene Owens.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, February 6, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, February 6, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Preston Owens officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Betty J. Riddle, daughter of the late Herman Taylor and Flossie Rodgers Taylor, was born on July 31, 1933, in Copeland, Arkansas, and departed this life on January 31, 2023, at her residence in Holcomb, Missouri, at the age of 89 years.
Mrs. Riddle was a former employee of Emerson Electric. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Campbell, Missouri.
On November 5, 1949, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Orville James Riddle. Mr. Riddle preceded her in death on November 20, 2003.
She is survived by her son, Jeff Riddle of Dexter, Missouri; by her daughter of Brenda McCain of Holcomb, Missouri; by her sister, Olivia Taylor of Holcomb, Missouri, by seven grandchildren, Tara Duffel (Jerrad), Cody Troutt, Cindy Wamble (Ryan), Clayton Riddle, Eric Riddle, Brad Riddle (Ashley) and Nick Sutfin and wife Amanda; by ten great-grandchildren, Leah, Myca, Caleb, Emma, Addi, Alli, Henry, Ethan, Cruz, and Callie; and by her favorite niece, Sandy Taylor.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two sons, Jimmy Riddle and Billy Riddle; and by her brother Elmo Taylor.
Visitation will be held at the First Assembly of God in Campbell, Missouri on Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted at the First Assembly of God on Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 1:00 pm. with Dr. James Halkis officiating. Interment will follow in the Lloyd Cemetery in Holcomb, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
