Louis Ogelvie Sr., son of the late Lorn Ogelvie and Pernie Crain Ogelvie was born on September 12, 1942, in Bernie, Missouri and departed this life on July 8, 2023, in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 80.
Mr. Ogelvie was a veteran of the United States National Guard and was a member and Deacon at Sugar Tree General Baptist Church. He had also served as a board member of the Broseley Sr Center. He enjoyed hunting and camping and loved to ride his motorcycle.
He was united in marriage to Janet Lee Whitehead on September 19, 1964, in Flint, Michigan. Mrs. Ogelvie preceded him in death on July 16, 2022.
He is survived by one son, Louis Ogelvie Jr and wife Jennifer of Broseley, Missouri; by three daughters, Janet Layton and husband Donnie of Dexter, Missouri, Linda Fitzpatrick and husband Steve of Bernie, Missouri, and Tammy Ogelvie of Bernie, Missouri; by two brothers, Don Ogelvie of Lake Village, Arkansas and Joe Ogelvie of Dexter, Missouri; by eleven grandchildren, Sandra Ogelvie, Seth Ogelvie, Gracie Ogelvie, Suzanna Ogelvie, Rebecca Ogelvie, Samantha Ogelvie, Erica Conner and her companion Nicholas Hufford, Alex Fitzpatrick, Tyler Layton and wife Victoria, Whitney Lane and companion Caleb Dormer, and Michael Layton; and by eight great-grandchildren, Christian Lane, Harper Mason, Calvin Lane, Grayson Lane, Amelia Dormer, Bodhi Mikel Hufford, Logan Layton and Tatum Layton.
Other than by his wife and parents he was preceded in death by one son, Michael Louis Ogelvie; and by one sister, Mary Clubb.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. David Gargus officiating. Interment will follow in the Smith Stevenson Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Margie Ann Anthony, daughter of the late Hugh Bledsoe and Addie Clayton Bledsoe, was born on June 20, 1938, in Marmaduke, Arkansas, and departed this life on July 8, 2023, at Crowley Ridge Care Center, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 85 years.
Mrs. Anthony was a homemaker and a resident of Dexter. She enjoyed keeping up with her children and grandchildren.
On October 18, 1957, in Geneva, Illinois, she was united in marriage to Rex Anthony Jr. Mr. Anthony preceded her in death on June 13, 1993.
She is survived by three sons, Rick Anthony and wife Connie of Dexter, Missouri, Tommy Anthony and wife Tonya of Wappapello, Missouri, and Robby Anthony of Bloomfield, Missouri; by two daughters, Cathy Killian and husband Frank of Dexter, Missouri, and Barbara Jarrell and husband Jeff of Dexter, Missouri; and by seven grandchildren and thirteen great-grandchildren.
Along with her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Timmy Anthony; by five brothers, Robie Bledsoe, Remble Bledsoe, Merle Bledsoe, Earl Bledsoe, and J.W. Bledsoe; by two sisters, Betty Jo Maddox, and Rhoda White; and by two grandchildren.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Velva Foyle, daughter of Doris Killian Nelson of Dexter, Missouri, and the late Bill Foyle, was born on April 30, 1969, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on July 5, 2023, at her residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 54 years.
As a Certified Nurse's Assistant and Certified Medical Technician, Velva spent the majority of her life caring for others in nursing homes, assisted living facilities and as an in-home caregiver for professional organizations. Most recently, she worked as an in-home private care provider. She was known for her big heart and kind and generous spirit. In her off time, she was always tinkering and repairing just about anything with wheels and a motor. She loved spending time with family and friends. She was also a gifted guitarist and songwriter.
In addition to her mother, she is survived by three sisters, Darla Young (Eric) of Hamilton, Ontario, Marietta Obergoenner (David) of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and Charlotte Snyder (Ed) of Texas; by two step-sisters, Joann Lloyd of Arkansas and Susan Jarrell of St. Louis, Missouri; by her step-brother, Danny Nelson (Donna) of Bloomfield, Missouri; by nieces and nephews, Justin Christman (Lynne) of Paris, Ontario, Jerimy Obergoenner (Lucia) of Jackson, Missouri, and Matthew Reeves of Texas; Jennifer McGarrah (Cecil) of Heavener, Oklahoma, Whitney Payne (Tyler) of St. Peters, Missouri, Jill Watkins (David) of Jackson, Missouri, Christal Thomas (Matthew) of O'Fallon, Missouri, Robert Christian of Dexter, Missouri, Don Christian (FredaMae) of Jackson, Missouri, Ladawn Crowe of McClure, Illinois, Shawn Lloyd of Dexter, Missouri, and Michael Lloyd of Arkansas; by great nieces and nephews, Dayla McGarrah of Heavener, Oklahoma, Raelyn McGarrah of Heavener, Oklahoma, Logan Christman and Georgia Christman of Paris, Ontario, and Tucker Payne of St. Peters, Missouri, and; by two special friends, Julie Jackson of Dexter, Missouri (and God-children Jacob Reeves, John Reeves and Jessica Reeves Crockett), and Robert Holt of Bloomfield, Missouri; and by many other great nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her step-father, William Nelson; by two brothers, David Foyle, and Dwane Allan Owens; by her grandfather, Berninard Killian, and by her grandmothers, Marjorie Cox and Virginia Foyle.
She knew her request for no viewing or memorial service would upset many, but she was adamant in this. She asked that you simply honor her memory with acts of kindness to others with no motive or expectations of reciprocation from the recipients. You may also make donations in her memory to Southeast Health Foundation (Hospice Grace Fund), the American Cancer Society and/or The Missouri Mental Health Counselors' Association."
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
Mary Elaine Wagner, daughter of the late Bruce Edward Gant and Beulah Mae Maskell Gant, was born on October 18, 1950 on the family’s farm in Dudley, Missouri. She departed this life on July 4, 2023, on that same farm, at the age of 72 years.
Mrs. Wagner was a graduate of Dexter High School where she was the valedictorian of the Class of 1968. Following high school, she attended college Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau where she graduated Magna Cum Laude. She completed her education at the St. Louis College of Pharmacy in St. Louis, Missouri. After graduation she became a Registered Pharmacist for St. Francis Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and was quickly promoted to Director of Pharmacy for the medical center. She was recruited early into the medical software field which led her to Winter Park Florida, where she lived from 1983 to 2022. She later returned to pharmacy practice, working for Walgreens until her retirement.
She met her future husband, Edward Wagner of Cheyenne, Wyoming while working at St. Francis Hospital. They were united in marriage in 1976. He preceded her in death in 2001.
Mary’s life was lived in the service and caring of other people. Her friends and family knew her to have warm and generous spirit providing support and help to anyone who needed her. Mary also enjoyed and collected beautiful things such as antique furniture, pottery and stained glass. She was a lover of all animals, especially her dogs and cats. She embraced her Florida lifestyle with many trips to the coasts to enjoy the ocean and walks along the beach. New Smyrna Beach, Florida was among her favorite destinations and the family has many great memories with her there.
She was preceded in death by her grandparents Marvin and Mary Jane Gant of Dudley, Missouri and Donald and Harriet (Hattie) Maskell of Washburn, Maine; by her parents Bruce Edward and Beulah Mae Gant of Dudley, Missouri; and by her sister, Sylvia Gay Gant of Dudley, Missouri.
She is survived by her brother Richard Dennis Gant and sister-in-law Arvella (Tracy) (Wilson) Gant of Dexter, Missouri and their son Chris Eric Holcomb of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She is also survived by her sister Donna Maxine (Gant) Barker, of Dudley Missouri; by her niece Janelle (Barker) Gibson of Webster Groves, Missouri; and by her great nephew Gant Hunter Gibson and great niece Mary Genevieve Gibson of Webster Groves, Missouri.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, July 8, 2023, from 4:30 p.m. until 6:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Doris Marie Grim, daughter of the late Edgar DeArman and Alcy May Pruitt DeArman, was born on February 22, 1931, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on July 3, 2023, at Riverways Manor in Van Buren, Missouri at the age of 92 years.
Mrs. Grim was a former Library Aide in Pontiac Michigan for 17 years, a former employee of Keller Public Library and Elder Manufacturing in Dexter, Missouri, and a resident of Van Buren, Missouri.
On December 31, 1955, in Hernando, Mississippi, she was united in marriage to Earnest Grim. Mr. Grim preceded her in death on January 16, 2004.
She is survived by two daughters, Nancy Grim of Van Buren, Missouri, and Lisa Hart and husband Roger of Van Buren, Missouri; by her granddaughter, Nicole Hart;
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Carl DeArman and Harold DeArman; and by four sisters, Mary Wagner, Margaret Wagner, Maurine Hager, and Murlene Norman.
Visitation will be held at the South Van Buren General Baptist Church in Van Buren, Missouri on Friday, July 7, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, July 8, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Terry Richardson and Rev. Johnny Gipson officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
