Ashley Ann Groves, daughter of Jerry Groves and Marjane Davidson, was born on September 26, 1983 in Quincy, Massachusetts, and departed this life on May 2, 2021 at her residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 37 years.
Ms. Groves was a 2002 graduate of Sikeston Senior High in Sikeston, Missouri and she was an employee of Sonic Drive-In in Dexter, Missouri.
She is survived by her mother, Marjane Davidson of Bement, Illinois; by her father and step-mother, Jerry and Barb Groves of Orient, Ohio; by two sisters, Amy Groves of Ft. Worth, Texas, and Elizabeth Williamson and husband Doug of Tuscola, Illinois; by three brothers, Carl Rayburn of St. Louis, Missouri, Devon Moser of Columbia, Missouri and Donovan Moser of Fulton, Missouri; by her niece, Hailee Groves of Tuscola, Illinois; and by her nephew, Matthew Williamson of Tuscola, Illinois. Ashley was full of life and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, May 22, 2021 from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Memorials may be made to the Kenny Rogers Children's Center, 300 Floyd Avenue, Sikeston, Missouri 63801.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Gary Wayne McNece ended his battle with cancer, Saturday, May 1, 2021 at his home in Clarkton, Missouri. Gary was born on July 3, 1962. His interests varied greatly… They range from a determination to always self-educate by reading and
researching a vast array of subjects, a love of sports had him coaching little leagues in his younger years, but his passion for the motorcycle culture from a young age led him to making them a center point in his life. Gary spent many years learning and teaching the important of the motorcycle club culture. This led to him becoming a member of the Galloping Goose Motorcycle Club where he has been an active member for over 10 years.
Gary was preceded in death by his father, Deb “Tuff” McNece.
Gary is survived by his mother Tina Brown, by his brother, Curtis McNece, his sons, Jeff McNece, Josh McNece and Merik McNece, his grandchildren, Josh McNece and Makayla McNece, his love Abbey Engle, and numerous brothers within the Galloping Goose and El Forastero Motorcycle Clubs, and many friends.
Visitation will be held 10:00 am until 1:00 pm, Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Mathis Funeral Home located at 113 West Crumb Ave. Bernie, Missouri.
Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 pm in the Mathis Funeral Chapel, with a last ride procession to Bethany Cemetery, 17866 County Road 102, Campbell, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of all arrangements.
Billy Alvin Bishop, son of the late David Bishop and Virgie Tidwell Bullington, was born on May 5, 1932 in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life on May 2, 2021 at Southeast Health of Stoddard County, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 88 years.
Mr. Bishop was a veteran of the United States Army and the United States Coast Guard, serving in Korea and Vietnam, and he retired from the United States Coast Guard. He was a former member of Barnesville Lodge #353 in Ellington, Missouri, a member of the Dexter VFW Post #2659, and a resident of Bernie, Missouri.
On March 19, 2013, in Franklin County, Alabama, he was united in marriage to Ella Edwards McCoy. Mrs. Bishop survives of their home in Bernie.
In addition to his wife, Ella, he is survived by his son William Bishop of Greenville, Missouri; by his daughter, Robin Bishop of Dexter, Missouri; by two sisters, Julia Smith of St Peters, Missouri, and Martha Scott of Ellington, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Chris McCoy, Ryan Vanbuskirk, Josh Bishop, Nicole Bishop, and Shannon Bishop; by seven great-grandchildren, Erika, Kristin, CJ, Kayleigh, Noah, Connor, and Bailey; and by three great-great-grandchildren.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Bishop.
Mr. Bishop will be interred at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, at a later date.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Carl Thomas Jackson Jr. of Calico Rock, Arkansas was born on August 15, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri, to the late Dors (Moore) Acord and Carl Thomas Jackson Sr. Carl departed this life on April 23rd, 2021 at his home, at the age of 61.
Carl is survived by two daughters, Shelly Helman (David) of Pyatt, Arkansas, Tonya Garvin (Kevin) of Anderson, Missouri; one son, Michael Qualls (Tamra) of Dexter; twelve grandchildren, Sebastion, AbbyGail, Hollie, Layne, Reagan, Joeli, Ariella, Beau, Luke, Jasmine, Jaydn, and Jenna; one sister, Tammy Hester of Bloomfield; one brother, David (Sonny) Acord of Bloomfield; his beloved dog Buddy; as well as several nieces and nephews.
He spent most of his life as a traveling auto mechanic and was of the christian faith. He loved spoiling his grandchildren with ice cream, chocolate bars, soda pop and classic rock music.
Arrangements include cremation followed by a private family burial.
Mildred Wheetley, age 82 of Puxico, Missouri passed away May 1, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. Mildred was born February 16, 1939, in Mingo, Missouri, to the late Moses Burton Elledge and Ruth Russell Elledge.
Mildred married Harold Loyd Wheetley on April 23, 1955 in Puxico, Missouri he preceded her in death in 1995. She was a member of Puxico Christian Church.
Survivors include two sons Danny (Rhonda) Wheetley and Mike (Beth) Wheetley both of Puxico, Missouri; four daughters Susan ( LeRoy) Fouts of Puxico, Missouri, Sharon Wheetley of Dudley, Missouri, Sandy (George) Roberts and Debbie (Raul) Sanchez both of Puxico, Missouri; one daughter in law Marvell Wheetley Lizenbee of Puxico, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren; one great great grandchild; two sisters Virginia Prince and Mary Wiseman both of Cardwell, Missouri; many nieces, nephews, friends and family also survive. She was preceded in death by son David Wheetley; brother Thomas Elledge and sister Louella Lee; one great granddaughter Paige Deaton .
Visitation will be held on Wednesday May 5, 2021 at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri from 11 am to 1:00 pm.
Funeral services will be held May 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm in Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri with Rev. Ray Placher and Rev. Ryan McLeary officiating.
Interment will follow in the Fagan Cemetery near Puxico, Missouri.
With Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Puxico in charge of arrangements.
