Wanda Lee Hill, daughter of the late Lloyd Abbott and Hazel Edwards Abbott, was born on November 19, 1939 and departed this life at the General Baptist Nursing Home in Campbell, Missouri on March 1, 2022 at the age of 82.
Mrs. Hill was a Certified Nursing Assistant at Ridgeview Nursing Center in Malden, Missouri. She was of Church of Christ faith and a resident of Bernie.
She was united in marriage to Robert Calvin Hill in the State of Michigan on June 14, 1956. Mr. Hill preceded his wife in death on March 2, 1991.
Survivors include two daughters, Debra Biggs & husband Larry of Bernie and Saundra Hill of Bernie, Missouri; by two brothers, Gary Abbott of Malden, Missouri and Henry Abbott of the State of California; by two sisters, Mary Hill of Powe, Missouri and Agnes McCoy of Clarkton, Missouri; by one granddaughter, Monica Okon & husband Dominic of Bel Aire, Kansas; by two grandsons, Jaden and Jordan Okon; also by other friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents and her husband, by four brothers, Johnny Abbott, Lester Abbott, Carl Eugene Abbott and Jeffery Abbott.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Saturday, March 5, 2022 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.
Funeral services will then be conducted at 1:00 PM in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie on Saturday, March 5, 2022 with David Blevins officiating.
Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Michael Wayne Johnson of Poplar Bluff, Missouri son of the late Donald Hampton and Clara Ruth (Case) Johnson born on October 16, 1955 in Pulaski Tennessee, passed away on February 27, 2022 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 67 years.
Michael lived most of his life near Ashland, Tennessee until he moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri eight years ago. He was a member of the Mount Calvary Power House Church. Michael was in the maintenance field and was employed by the Goodwill of Poplar Bluff Missouri.
Michael was proceeded in death by his parents Donald and Clara Johnson; one sister Donna Johnson.
Michael is survived by four sisters Teresa Teets of Jackson, Missouri, Sandra Kimble of Newark, Delaware, Hollie Ray of Jacksonville, Florida and Kimberly Johnson of Nashville Tennessee. He is also survived by many nieces and nephews as well as a host of friends.
Visitation will be from 11:00 A.M - 1:00 P.M on Wednesday March 2, 2022 with funeral service following at the Watkins And Sons Funeral Chapel in Bloomfield, Missouri. Internment will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Bishop Ron Webb of Poplar Bluff Missouri officiating and Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
Randy Malloy, son of Betty McGinnis Malloy and the late Dwight Malloy, was born on April 27, 1955, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life on February 27, 2022, at Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews, Missouri, at the age of 66 years.
Mr. Malloy was a former employee of the Sheltered Workshop in Taney County, Missouri. He was of the Baptist faith. He loved attending church, he enjoyed playing the harmonica, and he was a great singer.
He is survived by his mother, Betty Malloy of Aurora, Missouri; by his brother, Mark Malloy of Crane, Missouri; and by two sisters, Cheryl Boggess of Dexter, Missouri, and Shelia Malloy of Crane, Missouri.
Other than by his father, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Brandy Malloy.
No services are currently planned.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Merle Taylor, daughter of the late Thomas N. Smith and Dora Garner Smith, was born on November 27, 1923, near Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on February 28, 2022, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 98 years.
Merle attended Dexter Public Schools and graduated with the class of 1941. She was an active member of the Essex United Methodist Church, and of the Essex community. Merle was one of the organizers of the first Girl Scouts in Essex and a troop leader for many years. She was also a generous supporter of several charities. She proudly supported the Richland Rebels and enjoyed attending all her grandchildren’s activities.
On January 24, 1942, in the Methodist Church in Bloomfield, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Charles Taylor. Mr. Taylor preceded her in death on August 21, 2007.
She is survived by her son, Ronny Taylor and companion LaRhonda Gibson of Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters, Deena Kelley and husband Billy of Essex, Missouri, and Marsha Keller and husband Kenneth of Essex, Missouri; by eight grandchildren, Andy Kelley, Erik Kelley, Kurt Kelley, Leslie Haley, Josh Gibson, Carrie Wyman, Sarah Porter, and Rachel Dawson; and by fifteen great-grandchildren, Ryan Kelley, Drew Kelley, Kole Kelley, Charlie Kelley, Alyssa Thompson, Riley Moore, Jack Moore, Logan Haley, Morgan Haley, Kate Wyman, Joe Wyman, Alex Porter, Ava Porter, Adam Porter, Caroline Dawson and Ellie Dawson.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Arvel Smith and Otis Smith; and by three sisters, Irene Milley, Ruby West, and Wilma Prater.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, March 3, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, March 3, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Jayne Markin officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Essex United Methodist Church, PO Box 12, Essex, Missouri 63846; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tennessee 38101; C.L.A.S.S, c/o Toni Pyle, 817 Bent Creek Est, Dexter, Missouri; or a charity of choice.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Barbara Carol Sontag Brown daughter of the late Dolan Sontag and Carol Putnam Sontag was born on January 21, 1946 in Pontiac, Michigan and departed this life on February 25, 2022 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 76 years.
Mrs. Brown worked as a Certified nursing assistant, EMT for Stoddard County, and also at Browns Shoe Factory. She was a member of Fist Assembly of God church in Malden Serving as a Deacon and Sunday school teacher.
On June 26, 1962 in Pontiac, Michigan she was united in Marriage to Larry Brown. Mr. Brown survives of their home In Bernie.
In addition to her husband she is survived by one son; Jamey Brown and Tina of Dexter, one daughter; Yolanda Kincy of Bernie, seven grandchildren; Christina Brown of Dexter, Amanda Hopkins of Birmingham, Alabama, Laci Eaton, of Dexter, Steve Kirkpatrick, Ben Kirkpatrick, Jason Williams and Trevor Williams of Bernie, thirteen great – grandchildren; Payton Kirkpatrick, Piper Kirkpatrick, Jase Kirkpatrick, Rylee Eaton, Ryan Eaton, Brynlee Pence, Taylor Williams, Jaelyn Williams, Nicholas Williams, Nolan Williams, Nora Williams, Reese Williams, and Zayn Williams, one sister; Mona Cruz of Almont, Michigan.
Other than by her parents she was preceded in death by one son; Larry Wayne Brown Jr, one daughter; Carol Marie Williams, one brother; Terry Dolan Sontag, two Sisters; Princess Yambo, and Marguerite Clark.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Funeral Services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, February 28, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mark Thrasher officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
