Theoda Litzler, daughter of the late William “Bill” Williams and Lucy Williams was born in Stoddard County, Missouri on May 28, 1926, and went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2023, in Woodstock, Virginia at the age of 97.
Mrs. Litzler retired as a clerk from the United States Postal Service. She was a loving Wife, Mother and Grandmother who cared deeply for her family. She spent many hours praying for family and was the Prayer Warrior in our family! She enjoyed attending church, cooking, and working in her large garden.
The fondest memories she readily shared were from her childhood where she talked about the many hours working in the fields with her father.
She was united in marriage to James Grant Litzler on July 11, 1946, in Charleston, Missouri. She and Mr. Litzler shared 63 wonderful years of marriage. Mr. Litzler preceded her in death on March 27, 2009. Together they raised three sons in their home in Dudley, Missouri: James Gary Litzler and Gina from Lebanon, Ohio “Mr. Litzler preceded his mother in death.” Richard Allen Litzler and Linda from Dexter, Missouri, and Myron Lynn Litzler and Donna from Stephens City, Virginia
Mrs. Litzler also had two brothers, Raymond Williams and James Williams both deceased as well as two sisters, Marie Allstun and Clorine Shipman both also deceased.
Mrs. Litzler is also survived by seven grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren and five great-great grandchildren.
She will be deeply missed here on this Earth and is now rejoicing in Heaven with her loved ones who were waiting there for her!
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, November 20, 2023, from 9:30 a.m. until to 11:00 a.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, November 20, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Kent Miller officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Henry Larry Tilmon, son of the late John Henry Tilmon and Snowdy Gay Reynolds Tilmon, was born in Hayti, Missouri on July 17, 1937 and departed this life at his residence in Bernie, Missouri on November 12, 2023 at the age of 86.
Mr. Tilmon was a farmer, loved checking on the crops, even after he had retired. He was a charter member of Bernie FFA, had owned several business in Bernie, including a Standard Service Station and a Shoe Repair Shop. He also was a truck driver, and enjoyed antique tractor pulls, but especially loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Tilmon had been deacon at The Assembly of God in Bernie for many years and now attended Bernie General Baptist Church.
He was united in marriage to Joy Mason in Bernie, Missouri on August 31, 1957. Mrs. Tilmon survives in their home in Bernie.
Other survivors include five sons, Larry Tilmon & wife Donna of Bernie, Mo., Roger Tilmon & wife Tammie of Lebanon, Mo., James Tilmon & wife Marla of Bernie, Mo., Terry Tilmon & wife Linda of Bernie, Mo., and Marshall Wayne Tilmon & wife Andie of Malden, Mo.; by one daughter, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Palmer & husband Doug of Jackson, Mo.; by twenty grandchildren and twenty three great-grandchildren; also by other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, John Tilmon, Jim Tilmon, Vernon Morgan, Ervin “Buck” Morgan, Lester Morgan; by two sisters, Lillie Tilmon Ward and Daisy Tilmon Ward.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie on Thursday, November 16, 2023 starting at 1:00 PM with Rev. Larry Tilmon, Rev. Jim Davis and Rev. Steve Fitzpatrick officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with all arrangements.
Arlin R. Johnson, son of the late Ivan Johnson and Fay Martin Johnson, was born on July 10, 1947, in Sturdivant, Missouri, and departed this life on November 11, 2023, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 76 years.
Mr. Johnson was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. He was a former employee of Arvin Meritor in Dexter. He was a member of the First Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Dexter, where he served on the Board of Directors. He enjoyed mentoring and teaching children, and he loved to fish and joke around.
On October 7, 1978, in Bloomfield, Missouri, he was first united in marriage to Glenda Wren. Mrs. Glenda Johnson preceded him in death on March 14, 2006. He was then united in marriage to Jeanette Hart, on December 28, 2007, in Sturdivant, Missouri. Mrs. Jeanette Johnson survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with his wife, he is survived by Dale Holman of Dexter, Missouri, who was like a son; by three grandchildren, Karen Holman, Michael Holman, and Brandi Griffin; and by his great-granddaughter, Maddy Holman.
Other than by his first wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Wanda Nolan, and Geraldine Johnson in infancy.
Visitation will be held at the First Apostolic Pentecostal Church, 13487 Plaza Heights Drive, Dexter, Missouri on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted at the First Apostolic Pentecostal Church on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Eddie E. Faire Jr., son of Pauline Letgrate Knight of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and the late Earl Faire, was born on November 29, 1946, in Wolf Island, Missouri, and departed this life on November 11, 2023, at his residence in Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 76 years.
Mr. Faire was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a former house painter, and he attended the First Pentecostal Church in Dexter, Missouri. He enjoyed watching TV and playing pool, and he loved his dog, Rocko.
On January 8, 1983, in Newton, Iowa, he was united in marriage to Kathy Bucklin. Mrs. Faire survives of their home in Sikeston.
Along with his wife and mother, he is survived by three brothers, David Faire and wife Pat of Sikeston, Missouri, Ronnie Faire and wife Pamela of Sikeston, Missouri, and Darrell Faire and wife Sheila of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and by his honorary grandchildren, who lovingly called him Papa E and “Grandpa”, Macie Wells, Riley Wells and Kaelie Wells.
Other than by his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Faire.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Wells officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Janet Lorene Wright, daughter of the late Marvin Barrick and Jewell Burton Barrick, was born on July 1, 1958, in Advance, Missouri, and departed this life on November 9, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 65 years.
Mrs. Wright had worked for Do It Best in Sikeston, Missouri, and was a resident of Dexter, Missouri.
She was united in marriage to Tommy Wright Sr. in Bloomfield, Missouri. Mr. Wright survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with her husband, Tommy, she is survived by two sons, Tommy Lynn Wright Jr (Brianna) of Bloomfield, Missouri, and William Dale Wright (Brittany Simmons) of Dexter, Missouri; by four sisters, Lois Lewis of Dexter, Missouri, Jo Anne Glueck of Vanduser, Missouri, Jean Alberson of Bell City, Missouri, and Paula Wright of Vanduser, Missouri; and by four grandchildren, Brianna Wright, Tyler Wright, Peyton Wright, and Ave Wright.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, November 13, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
