Larry Gene Moore, son of the late Floyd “Frog” Moore and Dorlus Snyder Moore was born on March 31, 1946 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on March 16, 2025 at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 78.
Larry had attended the Lighthouse Christian Church in Dexter, Missouri and was a resident of Bernie, Missouri. He had worked in the maintenance department at Noranda and enjoyed working on old washers and dryers when he was able to.
On August 25, 1967, he was united in marriage to Barbara Sue Morgan in Bernie, Missouri. Mrs. Moore preceded him in death on February 18, 2018.
He is survived by his son, John Moore and wife Kristen of Dexter, Missouri; and by two grandchildren, Alexis Moore and Brice Moore.
Other than by his wife and parents he was preceded in death by his siblings, Jack Moore, Wendel Moore Sr., and Mary Crites.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 20, 2025 from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. at the Lighthouse Christian Church in Dexter, Missouri. A memorial service will then be conducted on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the Lighthouse Christian Church with Rev. Tim Russell officiating. Interment will follow at the Bernie City Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Rebecca Sue Aguilar, daughter of Brenda Aguilar of Dexter, Missouri, and the late Elias “Alex” Aguilar, was born on September 4, 1986, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on March 16, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 38 years.
Ms. Aguilar worked for CPC Janitorial in Dexter, Missouri and was a resident of Dexter. She enjoyed attending Comic-Con festivals.
Along with her mother, she is survived by two brothers, Miguel Aguilar of Des Moines, Iowa and Jose Aguilar of Jonesboro, Arkansas; by her boyfriend, Buddy Hall of Dexter, Missouri; and she was a cherished aunt of Emmitt Williams and Isabella Aguilar of Jonesboro, Arkansas.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 4:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Wilma Sue Stone, daughter of the late Albert Tilton Cochran and Hazel Elizabeth Tubbs Cochran, was born on January 16, 1938, in Obion County, Tennessee and departed this life on March 15, 2025, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 87 years.
Sue previously worked for Crowley Ridge Care Center as a housekeeping supervisor and was a member of the Church of Christ. She was an avid reader and loved spending time with her family.
She is survived by her son, Sammy (Mickey) Stone of Dexter, MO; by six grandchildren, Karissa (Aaron) Hill of Alcoa, TN, Robyn (Sharayah) Stone-Cagle of Jackson, MO, Jessica (Bud) Lykins of Circle City, MO, Monica (Justin) Snyder of Mt. Juliet, TN, Mason Birdsong of Dexter, MO, and Meagan Birdsong of Dexter, MO, by eight great-grandchildren, Nathan Hill, Tyler Hill, Makenna Lykins, Kevin (Kristen) Lykins, Chelsey Lewis, Avana Birdsong, Kolson Snyder, and Kelci Snyder; by seven great-great grandchildren, Savannah, Kole, Kason, Kaden, Kye Lykins, MJ, Elijah Lewis; by her sister, Linda (Clay) Church of Jackson, TN; and by her daughter-in-law, Peggy Stone of Dexter, MO.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Rickey Stone, by three brothers, Bobby Gene Cochran, James William (Billy) Cochran and Max Cochran; and by three sisters, Sarah Caroline Crabtree, Donna Matheny and Peggy Cochran.
A graveside service will be held at Hagy Cemetery Tuesday March 18, 2025, at 10:00 a.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Ralph Rodgers, son of the late Earl Victor Rodgers and Berneice Harty Rodgers, was born on December 25, 1945, in Puxico, Missouri and departed this life on March 12, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Stoddard at the age of 79 years.
Mr. Rodgers was a self-employed contractor with his wife for many years. He loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren and enjoyed watching them play sports. Everyone loved him and he loved people. He was a resident of Advance, Missouri.
On July 17, 1965, in St. Louis Missouri, he united in marriage to Carolyn Gilooly. Mrs. Rodgers survives of their home in Advance, Missouri.
Along with his wife, he is survived by one daughter, Ellen Rodgers of Bloomfield, Missouri; one sister, Bonnie Lankford of Bloomfield, Missouri; four grandchildren, Hayley (Keith) Cobb, Logan (Sierra) Luttrull, Macey (Brian) Wilcox, and Seth Luttrull; and nine great-grandchildren, Leyton Cobb, Lola Cobb, Liam Luttrull, Lydia Luttrull, Case Wilcox, Hattie Wilcox, Colt Wilcox, Sterling Wilcox, and Brynlee Luttrull.
Other than his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Andrea Luttrull; and one sister, Wanda Mueller.
A family memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Fred was the son of Fred Lincoln Scherer Sr. and Alice Lee Scherer Gardner. He was preceded in death by both his mother and father, stepfather Dempsey Gardner, mother and father-in-law Louie and Sylvia Perry, brother-in-law Mike Perry and wife Rozella.
He married the love of his life Christy Perry in 1976, who survives the home. Also surviving includes sons Lincoln (Allie) Scherer and Gabe (Janice) Scherer and four grandchildren Linc, Sterling, Louie and Ellie Scherer. Sisters, Susan (Don) Friese, Teresa (Mike) Wells, brother Scott (Laura) Scherer.
Nephews, Wesley, Winston, Adam, Peter, Sam, Will, Greg, Bert, Russell and niece Miya.
Extended family Buddy (Connie) Gardner, Carolyn (Victor) Gardner Mireles and family.
Fred was a proud 1967 graduate of Sikeston High School. He graduated from Westminster College in Fulton, MO in 1971. In 1975 he graduated from the Kansas City School of Law with a Juris Doctor Degree.
In 1986 Fred was selected to be one of the first members of the Agriculture Leadership of Tomorrow Program. He was a 28-year member of the Bell City Rotary Club. He was on the Board of Education at the Bell City School District for 27 years. He was also a member of the Advance Knights of Columbus. Aside from farming, he was also the administrator of the Advance Nursing Center from 2003-2023.
Fred briefly practiced law in the 1970's but his true passion was farming. He was a true steward of the land. To Fred, every day on the farm was a great day, even in the wettest of springs, hot dry summers or a mudtem out fall. His decision to come back to the farm never wavered and he would proudly tell you that! His nights were spent somewhere watching Lincoln and Gabe play basketball or baseball. These were by far some of Fred's happiest years. He later proudly carried on this tradition with his grandchildren. As an adoring "Papaw" to Linc, Sterling, Louie and Ellie, he loved to spoil them with donuts on Saturday mornings, Trident gum and Dum-Dum suckers. We looked to him for advice and wise counsel. It might not have always been what we wanted to hear but we knew it came from his heart. He was a true gentleman in every sense of the word and we will miss him every single day.
Visitation will be on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Morgan Funeral Home in Advance, MO. A funeral mass will be held on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Jospeh Catholic Church in Advance. Burial will follow at St. Dennis Catholic Cemetery in Benton, MO.
Memorial donations may be made to 18 Fore Life or the St. Joseph Catholic Church.
