Paula Kaye Reed Smith, daughter of the late James Paul Reed and Loyce Lucillia Patterson Reed, was born on June 28, 1944, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on August 23, 2022, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 78 years.
Mrs. Smith was a former office manager for Dexter Memorial Hospital Home Health. She was a member of First Baptist Church in Dexter, the FBC Choir and the Bob Coffey Sunday School Class. She was a volunteer for Preferred Hospice, and a Stoddard County Election Poll worker. Paula loved reading, going to the beach and Mustang convertibles. She loved her family and considered her grandchildren and great-grandchildren her greatest gift in life. Throughout her life, Paula remained close to a group of her girlfriends from high school, before COVID they enjoyed traveling and spending time together, and during and after COVID they enjoyed visiting through ZOOM.
On April 3, 1970, in Dexter, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Jim F. Smith. Mr. Smith survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by five children, Shannon Putnam and husband Denny of Dexter, Missouri, Sheri Smith and husband Chris Marien of Talisheek, Louisiana, Marrianne Bruce and husband Keith of Dexter, Missouri, Lori Powell and husband Darrin of Dallas, Texas, and Jimmy Paul Smith of Belleville, Illinois; by her sister, Jennifer Miller of Nixa, Missouri; by twelve grandchildren, Dalton Putnam and wife Ryleigh, Rachel Jones and husband Kyle, Zach Robinson, Kyle Robinson, Hunter Bruce and fiancé Angeline Bottera, Holden Reed Bruce and wife, Ashlyn, Audrey Powell, Seth Powell, Adrian Powell, Owen Smith, Wyatt Smith, and Nora Smith; and by six great-grandchildren, Henry, Mason, Hudson Reed, Stella, Elizabeth and Ariella.
Memorials may be made to the Keller Public Library, 402 West Grant St., Dexter, MO 63841 or, First Baptist Church Library, 11 West Castor St., Dexter, MO 63841 or, The ALS Association St. Louis Regional Chapter, 1950 Craig Road, Suite 200, St. Louis, MO 63146
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, August 27, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, August 27, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Eric Krapf and Rev. Mitch Grainger officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Vernon C. Mathis, son of the late Leo Erby Mathis and Mary Bessie Myers Mathis was born on July 8, 1935 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on August 22, 2022 at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter at the age of 87.
Vernon was a Veteran of the United States National Guard, where he retired after forty-two years of service with the 1140th Engineer Company out of Sikeston, Missouri, attaining the rank of First Sergeant. Vernon retired from Missouri Utilities (currently Ameren Electric) as their construction superintendent in the Dexter office. He later worked at Allen Christian Buick GMC. Vernon had been a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dexter and sang in their choir. He also assisted with the Dexter Senior High School football program, in the press box for fifty years.
On October 31, 1953 he was united in marriage to June Faye Lawrence in Sikeston, Missouri. Mrs. Mathis preceded him in death on October 21, 2020.
He is survived by two sons, David and wife Cathy Mathis of Wappapello, Missouri and Greg and wife Lisa Mathis of Dexter, Missouri; by his daughter-in-law, Dana Mathis of Dexter, Missouri; by seven grandchildren, Ambre Curran, Eric Lawrence Mathis, Lauren June Starks and her husband, Bruce, Aaron Mathis and his wife, Brittany, Hannah Hindman and her husband, Ethan, Hunter Mathis, and Elijah Mathis; by nine great-grandchildren, Zach Curran and his wife Amanda, Jacob Curran, Madalyn Lockhart and her husband Alan, Colton Starks, Camden Starks, Maurice Davis, Taylor Ward, Harper Mathis and Blake Mathis; by his nephew, Jeff Lawrence and wife Dianne of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by two great nieces, Sarah Houston and husband Kaleb and Kelsey Gibson and husband Dane; and by his great-great nephew and niece, Barrett Gibson and Emma Gibson.
Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his son, John Scott Mathis; by his grandson-in-law, Mark Curran; by his great-grandson, Xaiden Starks, by his brother, Robert Mathis and by his sister, Betty Feldewerth.
Visitation will be held on Friday, August 26, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Friday, August 26, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Good Samaritan Fund, 1823 East State Highway 114, Dexter, Missouri 63841. Vernon loved dogs and cats, this fund helps stray animals receive medical treatment and care.
Brett Scott, 61 of Clarkton, passed away Sunday, August 21, 2022 at his residence in Clarkton, Missouri.
Brett, son of Jerald Dean and Luetta (Cookie) Crowder Scott, was born on Monday, December 12, 1960 in Danville, Illinois.
He was a factory worker for 34 years and a member of the 1st Baptist Church in Gideon.
On March 1, 1980 in Tucson, Arizona, he was united in marriage to Janet Kay Dishroon. She survives.
Other survivors include three daughters, Jamie Kay Scott Vires and husband, Scottie of Kennett, Elizabeth Scott Kelly and husband, Kent of Piggott, Tabatha Scott Crow and husband, Jeremy of Dexter; four grandchildren, Breana Kailyn Scott of Piggott, Braelyn Rose Vires of Kennett, Kamdyn Blake Lee Scott of Piggott, Aaron Crow of Dexter; one brother, Gary Scott and wife, Karla of Williamsport, Indiana; two sisters, Star Scott Brown of Lafayette, Indiana and Mindy Lowery and husband, Troy of Thorntown, Indiana.
He was preceded in death by his parents and four grandchildren, Brittlyn Dawn Scott, Brooklyn Leann Scott, Kaylie Elizabeth Scott, Kamille Leighton Scott.
Graveside service will be at 11 a.m., Wednesday, August 24, 2022 at Stanfield Cemetery, with Reverend Marty Carlisle officiating. Burial will immediately follow.
Landess Funeral Home and Crematory of Malden will be in charge of the arrangements.
Jackie Dale Burns of Puxico, Missouri, son of the late Charles Jasper and Thelma Blanche (Bailey) Burns was born on March 11, 1955, in Advance, Missouri and passed from this life on August 19, 2022, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 67.
He lived in the Southeastern Missouri area all of his life. Jackie loved to hunt, fish and enjoyed every sport. Most of all he enjoyed the time he spent with family, especially grand and great grandkids. Jackie was of the Baptist faith.
He retired from Arvin/ Faurecia in 2015.
Jackie married Teresa Carter on November 17, 1973 , in Gypsy, Missouri.
Jackie is survived by his wife of the home; one son Charles (Tina) Burns of Puxico, Missouri; two daughters Tanya (Russell) Baugus of Ellsinore, Missouri; Courtni (Chris) Wirz of Puxico, Missouri; one sister Beverly (George) Payne of McGee, Missouri; eight grandchildren Brandon (Hannah) Law, Maddyson Holloway, Bailey Burns, Byron Gross, William Baugus, Jax Wirz, Bryson Burns, and Tessa Wirz; three great grandchildren Blaze, Daisy, and Carter; also surviving are very close and personal friends Cindy, Randy and Jarrett Martin as well as a host of family and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Cowboy Church near Puxico, Missouri.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday, August 22, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at the Cowboy Church near Puxico, Missouri with Marvin Jones and Scott Sifford of Puxico officiating and Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
Marvin Aquilla Garner of Dexter, Missouri was born in Dexter on March 8, 1934, and passed from this life on Monday August 15, 2022 at 9:34 PM, at the age of 88 years. Marvin was a faithful member of the Dexter church of Christ. He spent many years both in Greenville, IL, and Dexter teaching Bible classes, preaching, serving as an elder (Greenville), involved in mission work in Africa, Mexico, and India, and generously supporting missions, orphans, Christian education, and individuals.
Marvin was preceded in death by his parents: Robert A Garner and Cora Lee (DeArman) Garner; brothers: Lewis, Lester, Ivan, Hubert, Chester, Robert, Larry, and Loyd Garner; sisters: Myrl Cook, Emma Stallion, Norma Grubbs, and Maxine Gillis.
Marvin is survived by his wife Evelyn of the home, along with daughter Sandra Lynn (Garner) Richey (husband Paul) of Dexter, son James David Garner of Greenville, IL; grandchildren: Neil Richey (wife Emily), Clint Richey (wife Abbie), granddaughter Elaine Dodd (husband Will); great-grandchildren: Peyton, Rebekah, Harper, Hayden, Mac, Gwyn, Reagan, and Weston; along with many nephews, nieces, cousins, other family and friends.
Marvin graduated from Dexter High School in 1952, after which, he spent two years working at and managing a dairy processing plant in Poplar Bluff; during which time he made the decision to attend Harding College and study chemistry and mathematics. After a year at Harding, Marvin married Evelyn Jane Thomen of Dexter on June 4, 1955. During their time at Harding, Marvin helped establish and served as Plant Manager for College Farm Dairy (owned and operated by Harding). They completed their time at Harding with Marvin graduating in May 1959, with his BS in Chemistry and minor in mathematics. After graduation he took some additional courses in education from Arkansas State and Harding. He then began teaching chemistry and mathematics at Charles G. Ross High School near Hayti. After teaching for a couple of years, Marvin decided to focus on a career in in the food processing industry. He and Evelyn moved to Greenville, IL; where he began work in food research for Pet, Inc. While working for Pet, Marvin and Evelyn adopted their two children (Sandra and James). In their spare time, they farmed and developed a sub-division (Lakeview Estates) on the lake where they lived. After his work at Pet, Marvin worked as Director of Research for Universal Flavors and Vitex America. Then the big move in 1983; he started his own food company (Garner Creative Products) and became a primary supplier to prisons and other institutions in Illinois, Missouri, and Wisconsin. Then in 2000, Marvin sold the company and he and Evelyn returned to Dexter; where they built a house on the exact location of the house where he grew up.
Throughout the years in Greenville, he loved and raised his two precious children; engaging in various activities of encouragement and support for them as they grew and matured into adults. Marvin’s love for Sandra and James was only surpassed by his love for Evelyn and his God.
We will miss you Marvin………. loving husband and Dad!
