Mrs. Carolyn Jean Garrison Standridge, daughter of the late Hugh T. Garrison and Myrtle Harden Garrison, was born in Sikeston, Missouri, on August 5, 1938. She met her Lord and Savior on September 7, 2022, at the age of 84 years.
She married the love of her life, Mr. Kenneth Standridge, on August 27, 1955, and together they had four beautiful children together, fourteen grandchildren, and twenty-five great grandchildren.
Mrs. Standridge was a former switchboard operator for Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri, and Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She also worked for Sikeston Senior High School in the principal's office. She was an active member of Faith Baptist Church in Wappapello, Missouri, for over 30 years. Both her family and faith were extremely important to her. She loved her family dearly and shared many of her favorite scriptures with them throughout the years.
To her grandchildren and great-grandchildren, she was known as "Nanny." They all loved her dearly and enjoyed spending time with her. One of Nanny's favorite pastimes was teaching them how to cook. Nanny was known for her famous homemade chicken and noodles and passed down many recipes to her family that they will continue to cook in remembrance of her. Nanny will be missed dearly.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Kenneth Standridge Jr. of Dexter, Missouri, and two daughters, Charissa (Jimmy) Comstock of Dexter, Missouri, and Victoria (Mark) Sings of Lake City, South Carolina, daughter-in-law, Connie Eddy of Lake Placid, Florida, brother Gary "Jack" (Mary) Garrison of Benton, Kentucky, and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her son, Kerry Standridge, three brothers, Hugh Garrison Jr., Jim Garrison, and John Garrison, and two sisters, Jerry Behrens, and Eulene Morris.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, September 12, 2022, from 9:30 am until 11:00 am.
Funeral services will be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, September 12, 2022, beginning at 11:00 am. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Daniel Ivan Sitze, son of the late Elmer Ivan Sitze and Lucille Jeanette Sitze, was born on October 4, 1948, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and departed this life on September 10, 2022, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 73 years.
Mr. Sitze was a former principal at Zalma, Woodland and Richland schools and a former teacher at various schools in the area. He pastored St. Joe General Baptist Church in Bloomfield, Missouri, from 1986 to 2010.
On December 20, 1969, at Bethel General Baptist Church, he was united in marriage to Connie Staats. Mrs. Sitze survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by his son, Eric Sitze and wife Delisa of Dexter, Missouri; by his daughter, Heather Rice and husband Loyd of Dexter, Missouri; by his sister, Karen Elledge and husband Larry of Jackson, Missouri; and by five grandchildren, Natalie Sitze, Dylan Sitze, Jake Rice, Joe Rice, and James Rice.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two grandchildren, JC and Abbie Rice.
Visitation will be held at St. Joe General Baptist Church in Bloomfield, Missouri on Tuesday, September 13, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted at St. Joe General Baptist Church on Wednesday, September 14, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Berrong Cemetery in Gipsy, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Raymond William Ragsdale, son of the late Nebert William Ragsdale and Martha McDowell Ragsdale, was born on July 28, 1940, in Lafe, Arkansas, and departed this life on September 7, 2022, at this residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 82 years.
Mr. Ragsdale was a Veteran of the United States Navy, from 1958 to 1967, serving in Vietnam on the USS Midway Aircraft Carrier. He was a former RV Park manager, a former cross country truck driver, and a former transit driver for the city of Bloomfield.
In August of 1970, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Wanda Ragsdale. Mrs. Ragsdale preceded him in death.
He is survived by two sons, Raymond William Ragsdale Jr. and William Dale Able; by two daughters, Gail Walker of Dexter, Missouri, and Linda Upton of Fulton, Mississippi; by seven grandchildren, by twelve great-grandchildren; by three great-great grandchildren; and by two special friends, Jamie Schatz of Dexter, Missouri, and Penny Walker of Bloomfield, Missouri.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, September 9, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, September 9, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. William Tyler Hendley officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Wilma Shaver, daughter of the late Miles Porter Wilson and Rosalee Cartwright Wilson, was born on November 27, 1925, in Bloomfield, Missouri, and departed this life on September 7, 2022, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 96 years.
Mrs. Shaver had worked for Elder Manufacturing in Dexter. She attended Risen Church in Dexter, was a resident of Dexter, and a former resident of Springfield, Illinois for 15 years. She was the best mother ever.
On November 6, 1953, in Bloomfield, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Albert C. Shaver. Mr. Shaver preceded her in death on August 17, 2021.
She is survived by her son, Leonard “Speedy” Shaver of New York City, New York; by her daughter, Lynn Newton of Sikeston, Missouri; by her daughter-in-law, Peggy Shaver; by five grandchildren, Kelly Dudley of Coronado, California; Darin Newton of Sikeston, Missouri, Brad Shaver of Sandusky, Ohio, Ashley Shaver of Waco, Texas, and Brandon Shaver of Dexter, Missouri; by fourteen great-grandchildren, and by eight great-great grandchildren.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Bill Shaver; by her son-in-law, Ron Newton; by four brothers, Vernon Wilson, Harold Wilson, Junior Wilson, and Bill Wilson; by her sister, Inez Mitchell; and by her great-grandson, Matthew Basquez.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, September 10, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, September 10, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Travis Lambert officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Hazel Marie Bowman Beacham was born on July 9, 1935 west of Senath, Missouri and passed away on September 6, 2022 at the Winchester Place Nursing Home in Bernie. She was the first child of Ernest Esco Bowman and Buna Marie McGrew. She was raised near Beech Corner and in the Senath communities. A 1953 graduate of Senath High School, she married one of her classmates, George Verlan Beacham on August 15, 1954. He preceded her in death on October 15, 2021.
Hazel was known for her patience and kind heart. She was a housewife until she was in her early forties, when she went back to college. Graduating at age 44, she then taught as an elementary reading teacher for 25 years in the Clarkton school district. She had a strong Christian faith and was a member of First Southern Baptist Church in Bernie serving as a Sunday School teacher for several years.
Her sons, brother, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her pride and joy. She spent countless hours hitting her son’s fly balls and grounders in her yard when they were kids, and then followed them around to their events as they grew older. She later followed her grandkids around to all of their activities, from theatrical productions to sporting events. Other hobbies she enjoyed included reading, painting, and sewing.
She is survived by her sons Cameron of Cambria, Illinois and Barry and wife Michelle of Malden, grandchildren Nicole and her husband Dustin Benson of Qulin, Jay Beacham and Beth Green of Dongola, Illinois, Kyle Matthews and wife Aubrey of Omaha, Arkansas, Brock Beacham of Cape Girardeau and Blake Beacham of Cape Girardeau, 3 great grandchildren Ivy Benson, Jett Benson, and Merrick Matthews. She is also survived by her brother Carlin Bowman and wife Joann of Bernie.
In addition to her husband, she was predeceased in death by her parents and a sister, Shirley Annette Bowman.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Friday September 9, 2022 from 9:00 A.M. until 10:30 A.M. Funeral services will then be conducted at 10:30 A.M. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Gary Gilbert officiating. Graveside services will be held at Dunklin County Memorial Gardens in Kennett, Missouri starting at 1:30 P.M.
The family would also like to thank Elara Caring Hospice and Winchester Place for their kindness and caring.
Memorials may be made to 18 For Life Foundation 705 Laurie Circle Dexter Missouri
or
The Senath-Hornersville Education Foundation c/o Phyllis Harris Parker.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
