Eddie Ann Padgett, daughter of the late Nelba Jean Rainey and Lee Rainey, was born on January 6, 1947 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on February 8, 2020 at the Jackson Manor in Jackson, Missouri at the age of 73.
Eddie Ann had worked as a beautician, and later worked as a secretary for NB Harty. She enjoyed researching her family genealogy and tracking her family roots. She was a member of the Stoddard County Genealogy Society. Eddie Ann was also a member of the Altrusa Club, where she served as several different officers, and on many committees. She was apart of the Dexter Community Betterment Committee, and played a role in getting the red caboose in its current location.
She is survived by two special family members, who were closer to her, then words can describe, Jamie Gilooly of Jackson, Missouri and Kristin Parker of Jackson, Missouri; by a neighbor, who turned into a great friend, Terry Holder of Dexter, Missouri; by Kristin’s children, who were the grandchildren she never had, Mara Golden, Nick Golden and Gage Parker, and by classmates and other friends and family.
Friends may visit at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri on Saturday, February 15, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Saturday, February 15, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Jean Putnam, daughter of the late Mack Williams and Effie McCain Williams was born in Bernie, Missouri on August 17, 1938 and departed this life at Winchester Nursing Facility in Bernie, Missouri on February 7, 2020 at the age of 81.
Mrs. Putnam was Supervisor at Brown Shoe Company of Bernie, Missouri for over 35 years. She later worked at ARC of Dexter. She was baptized as a young girl and was of Baptist Faith.
She was united in marriage to Max Lynn Putnam in Bernie, Missouri on June 9, 1956. Mr. Putnam preceded his wife in death on September 15, 2002.
Survivors include three daughters, Teresa Hutchcraft, Tammy Brown & husband Michael, Kelly Urhahn & husband Derek all of Dexter, Missouri; by her twin brother, Rev. Dean Williams & wife Pearl of Dexter, Missouri; by one sister, Lodena Heigle & husband Ferrel of Fouke, Arkansas; by five grandchildren, Garett Hutchcraft & wife Taylor, Justin Hutchcraft, Bradley Brown & wife Amanda, Myles Urhahn and Macy Urhahn; by one great-grandchild, Penelope Hutchcraft and by another baby that should make their appearance in May; by her mother-in-law, Vivian Putnam Johnson of Bernie, Missouri; by her two brother-in-laws Gary Putnam and Larry Putnam; also by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents and her husband, by five brothers, Howard Williams, M.C. (Mack) Williams, His twin brother in infancy, Jack Williams; L.B. Williams and Everett Williams; by three sisters, Nelta Pippins, Donis Martin and Doris DeGroot.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Sunday, February 9, 2020 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Monday, February 10, 2020 starting at 11:00 A.M. with Rev. Dean Williams officiating.
Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of all arrangements.
Memorials may be made to:
St. Judes
262 Danny Thomas Place
Memphis, Tn 38105
Or
VNA Hospice
1124 Independence Ave.
Kennett, Mo 63857
Wanda Mae Myers, daughter of the late Chester St. Clair and Marie Barnfield St. Clair, was born on November 10, 1941 in Piedmont, Missouri and departed this life on February 7, 2020 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 78 years.
Mrs. Myers was a former employee of the International Hat Factory in Dexter. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church and a resident of Dexter.
On December 24, 1959, she was united in marriage to Irving James Myers. Mr. Myers survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by two sons, Jeff Myers and wife Deanna, and Mark Myers, all of Dexter, Missouri; by two sisters, Phyllis Ford of Aurora, Missouri and Vesta Bockenkamp of St. Louis, Missouri; by two grandchildren, Matt Myers and wife Alisha, and Jordan Myers; and by two great-grandchildren, Nathan Myers and Kathryn Myers.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, February 10, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Lonny Mittag officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Clay Deloyt Pruitt, son of Betty Roach Pruitt of Bloomfield, Missouri and the late Sammy L. Pruitt, was born on September 5, 1974 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on February 4, 2020 at his residence in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 45 years.
Mr. Pruitt was a veteran of the United States Army and a former truck driver.
In addition to his mother Betty, he is survived by his brother, William R. Spencer of West Palm Beach, Florida; and by four sisters, Donna Gregory of Bloomfield, Missouri, Jennie Pruitt, Dana Relli (Donald Marshall), and Amanda McWilson (Randy), all of Jackson, Missouri.
A memorial service will be conducted at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 10:00 a.m. with Randy McWilson officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Doyle Wayne Canady, son of Pauline Semancik of Delta, Missouri and the late Velmer “RED” Canady was born on June 7, 1957 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 62 years.
Mr. Canady was a former Boiler Maker for Local Union 27 in St. Louis, Missouri, member of the Morley Baptist Church, and a resident of Morley, Missouri
He was united in marriage to Cindy Lyn Dunker on October 1, 1977 in Rockview, Missouri. Mrs. Canady survives of the home in Morley.
Besides his wife, Cindy and mother, Pauline Semancik, other survivors include two sons, Anthony Travis of Saint Marys, Georgia and Eric Canady (Chasity) of Morley; one daughter, Amy Brzycki (Bryan) of St. Louis, Missouri; three brothers, David Canady of Cherokee Ridge, Arkansas, Tommy Canady and Jerry Canady both of Cape Girardeau; two sisters, Mary Jo Summers of Scott City, Missouri and Diane Amelunke of Delta; also six grandchildren, Mallory, Hailey, Madeline, Lydia, Katelyn, and Tyler.
Visitation will be held from 10:00 until 2:00 on Saturday, February 8, 2020 at the Amick-Burnett Funeral Home in Oran.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Saturday at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Jim Matthews officiating.
Interment will follow at the New Morley Cemetery.
