Jacqueline "Jackie" Coleman of Dexter, Missouri, daughter of the late Howard Joseph and Ellen Charlene (Owens) Rodgers was born on June 20, 1956, in Blythe, California, and went to be with the Lord on July 09, 2023, in Campbell, Missouri, at the age of 67 years.
She lived in the Southeast Missouri area for over thirty years. Jackie was a member of Pleasant Grove Church in Dexter, Missouri.
She was a proud Veteran of the United States Army where she served as a Sergeant. After her service for the Army she went to work for Minton Farms where she worked for 34 years.
Jackie married the late Aaron O'Neal and later married Rickie Allen Coleman in 1989 and remained married to him until the time of his passing in April of 2010.
She enjoyed knitting, crafting and traveling. Jackie was a leader for the Girl Scouts and a secretary for her church. Everything she did in life she did with love in her heart and a smile on her face. The most precious time for her was spent with her family and church family. She loved to "mother" everyone she was around.
Jackie is survived by three sons, Richard (Abril) Coleman of Dexter, Missouri, Curtis (Melissa) O'Neal of Portland, Oregon, and Jimi (Tom Racioppo) O'Neal of Vancouver, Washington; five grandchildren, Javier Coleman of St. Louis, Missouri, Julie Coleman and Jackie Coleman of Dexter, Missouri, Aleyshia O'Neal of Corning, Arkansas, Aerrin O'Neal of Riverside, California; three great-grandchildren plus one on the way; one sister-in-law, Sheri Coleman of Charleston, Missouri; a very special friend, Ken Minton of Dexter, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; as well as a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, James Rodgers and Joseph Rodgers.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Paul Pierce officiating with Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter, Missouri in charge of all arrangements.
Interment will follow at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri, with full Military Honors.
William Eddie Sifford, 77, of Puxico, passed away July 8, 2023, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Cape Girardeau, MO. He was born September 18, 1945, in Puxico, the son of William Bill Martin and Pauline Steinmeire Sifford.
Eddie was a Veteran of the U.S. Army and served in the Vietnam War. He had over a 50-year career as a hog farmer and owned and operated Sifford Feed Mill.
He was a member of the Stoddard County Cowboy Church. He served on the bank board for First Midwest Bank. A VFW board member and former Post Commander. He was active in 4-H and an honorary member of the FFA. Eddie had been elected and served on the Puxico School Board for 17 years.
Eddie loved fishing. He also enjoyed coaching AAU basketball and baseball.
Eddie and Charlotte Scott were united in marriage on June 28, 1969, at Puxico and she survives of the home.
Survivors include: his wife, Charlotte Sifford two sons, William Scott (Heather) Sifford of Puxico and Anthony W. (Kim) Sifford of Dexter a brother, Frank Sifford of Bloomfield two sister, Norma Sheets of Versailles, IN and Margaret Binford of Puxico four grandchildren, Bryce Sifford, Isabella Sifford, Carlie Sifford and Luke Conner and a host of other family members and friends.
Visitation will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Stoddard County Cowboy Church in Puxico.
A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the church with Rev. Scott Sifford and Rev. Johnny Buttry officiating. Burial will follow at Puxico City Cemetery.
Marilynn Smith, 92, peacefully entered into eternal rest on Sunday, July 9, 2023, in Jacksonville, NC. She was born August 24, 1930, in Sikeston, MO. Marilynn was a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend.
Marilynn grew up in Essex, MO. She met the love of her life, Marvin, while working together at the Dexter Shoe Factory in Dexter, MO. Marilynn enjoyed working at K-Mart and Target while she and Marvin raised their family. Following retirement, they settled in Dexter, MO in a home that she and Marvin built together (literally!) Marilynn was known for her “green thumb” and absolutely loved to garden. She enjoyed sewing, going to church, shopping, and going out to eat. After moving to NC in 2018, she became a member of Living Hope Community Church where she met many new friends. Above all, Marilynn loved spending time with her family and friends.
Marilynn was preceded in death by her husband Marvin, son Michael of MO, grandson Keith of NC, as well as many siblings and extended family members.
Marilynn is survived by her sisters Ronnie and Elizabeth of MO; children Ken (Becky) of NC and Steve (Cindy) of OK, and Kathy (Mike) of SC; grandchildren Chris (Adrienna) and Jenny of MO, Kevin (Michelle) of NC, Erin (Christopher) of MI, Meghan (Andrew) of FL, Kaitlin (Graham) of GA, Danny (Merissa) of OK, and Jessie of MO; and many great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews. Marilynn’s memory will be forever carried on by those who knew and loved her.
Marilynn’s final resting place will be in Dexter, Missouri. Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, July 15, 2023 from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Neil Durner officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Memorials may be made in Marilynn’s memory to Living Hope Community Church, 1310 Hargett Street, Jacksonville NC, 28540.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Mark Lewis Akin of Dexter, Missouri, son of the late Lewis William Akin and Penny Gay (Bays) Akin was born on December 2, 1973, in Flint, Michigan, and passed from this life on July 3, 2023, at Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 49.
Mark had lived in Southeast Missouri most all of his life. He enjoyed working on cars and trucks as a mechanic, deeply listening to music, liked to talk and let you know his opinions, and he never met a stranger. He truly enjoyed spending time with family especially spoiling his grandchildren.
Mark is survived by his mother of the home; three sons, Dillion Akin of Springfield, Missouri; Ryan Barker of Dexter Missouri, and Anthony Reffert Akin of Michigan; two daughters, Cierra Phillips of Essex, Missouri, and Austin Deason of Parma, Missouri; six grandchildren; one brother, Mike Akin of Dexter, Missouri; one sister, Angie Charles of Bernie, Missouri; a close personal friend, John Malone; as well as a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his father; and his stepdad, Marvin Leon Stewart.
A Visitation service will be held on Tuesday, July 11, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. with the Funeral Service to follow with Pastor Ray Rowland officiating at the Watkins And Sons Funeral Chapel in Dexter, Missouri.
Mary Elizabeth Suiter of Parma, Missouri, daughter of the late George Melvin and Irene (Baxter) Suiter was born December 1, 1968, in Detroit, Michigan, and passed from this life on July 7, 2023, at her home, at the age of 54.
Mary has lived in the Southeast Missouri area for the most part of her life. She was of the Baptist Faith.
Mary had many interests in her life like looking at nature, camping, hiking, boardwalk trails, liked to talk but mainly loved spending time with her family and spoiling her grandson.
She is survived by one son, Daniel (Katie) Mims of Risco, Missouri; one brother, George Edward Suiter of Parma, Missouri; two sisters, Tammy Martin of Parma, Missouri and Cindy Payne of Malden, Missouri; one grandson and one granddaughter on the way; her lifelong companion and friend Tim Mims as well as a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother Mike Suiter.
Visitation service will be from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, with service to follow at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel in Dexter, Missouri, with Pastor Mark McDowell of Risco Missouri officiating with Watkins and Sons of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
