Carolyn Jo Johnson, daughter of Eunice Sparks of Malden, Missouri and the late Joe Elwood Sparks, was born on June 12, 1952 in Jackson, Missouri and departed this life on July 12, 2020 at the Winchester Nursing Center in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 68.
Mrs. Johnson was a resident of Malden. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Malden and had worked in the office at SoutheastHealth of Stoddard County.
Besides her mother, she is survived by one daughter, Anna Bader and her husband, Dylan of Bloomfield; by two grandchildren, Harper Bader and Ridge Bader; by one brother, Joe Sparks and his wife Kathy of Matthews, Missouri; by one sister, Connie Blake and her husband Keith of Malden, Missouri and by one brother in law, Jerry Richardson.
Besides her father she was preceded in death by one sister, Peggy Richardson.
There are no services scheduled at this time.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting the family with all arrangements.
John Hulley, son of Glenys Round Hulley and the late John Hulley, was born on October 30, 1959 in Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, North Wales, and departed this life on July 12, 2020 at his residence in Wappapello, Missouri, at the age of 60 years.
Mr. Hulley served for 13 years in the German military and was a Queens Guardsman. He worked for W. W. Wood Products in Dudley, Missouri and he enjoyed reading and making wood products.
He is survived by his mother, Glenys Hulley of Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, North Wales; by his long-time companion, Sheri Stone of Wappapello, Missouri; by his daughter, Julianne Hulley of Springfield, Missouri; by his brother, Andrew Hulley of Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, North Wales; by two sisters, Ellen Hulley and Carol Johnson, both of Connah’s Quay, Flintshire, North Wales; and by many nieces and nephews.
Other than by his father, he was preceded in death by his brother, Stephen Hulley.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, July 16, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Thursday, July 16, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Dale Holman officiating.
Interment will follow in Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Lonnie Stoker, son of the late Lester Stoker and Mildred Hudgens Stoker, was born on September 14, 1946 in Bloomfield, Missouri, and departed this life on July 12, 2020 at Southeast Health of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 73 years.
Mr. Stoker was a former elevator operator for MFA in Bernie, retiring after 55 years of service, and he was a resident of Dexter, Missouri.
He was united in marriage to June Launius on July 29, 1971 in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Stoker survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Wade Stoker of Dexter and Dean Stoker of Long Beach, California; by his brother, Robert Stoker of Dexter; by his three sisters, Rachel Weaver of Dexter, Margie Rickman of Dexter, and Kay Marsh of Prescott, Arizona; and by two grandchildren, Daisy Stoker and Ely Stoker.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Jim Stoker, Gene Stoker, Leon Stoker, and Gary Stoker; and by four sisters, Marie Edward, Pat Moore, Linda Stoker and Janice McCollum.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, July 15, 2020 at 11:30 a.m.
Interment will follow in the Mt. Gilead Hill Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Pam Ribble, daughter of the late LeeRoy Harris and Vena Carr Harris, was born on August 8, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life on July 12, 2020 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 64 years.
Mrs. Ribble was a former purchasing agent for Arvin Automotive in Dexter, retiring after 32 years of service, and she was a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri. She loved St. Louis Cardinals Baseball, NASCAR Racing, and former NASCAR Driver #6, Mark Martin.
She was united in marriage to Stephen Ribble on December 2, 1989 in Dexter, Missouri. Mr. Ribble survives of their home in Bloomfield.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son Cody Minks of St. Peters; by three sisters, Mary Sue Bowles of Kirkwood, Ginny (John) Yates of Springfield, and Patricia Strope of Springfield; and by many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, William (Bill) Harris; by her sister, Wanda Lee Harris; and by her aunt, Ella Fredericks, with whom she had a special relationship.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, July 18, 2020 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. The Ribble family requests that masks be worn during visitation.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Richard Thomas Dixon, son of the Virgie Wopperer Dixon and the late Barney Dixon, was born on August 26, 1969 in Wayne, Michigan and departed this life on June 27, 2020 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 50 years.
Mr. Dixon was the owner of Dixon Construction and a resident of Essex, Missouri. He was a member of the Spirit and Truth Worship Center in Bloomfield, Missouri where he played drums for the congregation.
He was united in marriage to Melanie Salmon, on November 2, 1996 in Moberly, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife, Melanie Dixon of Essex, Missouri; and by his mother, Virgie Dixon of Phoenix, Arizona.
He was preceded in death by his father, and by two brothers, Carlton Dixon and Norman Dixon.
Graveside services will be conducted on Monday, July 13, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Oakland Cemetery in Moberly, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
