Verttle Lee Adams, daughter of the late William Ray Silliman and Agnes Martha Harris Silliman, was born on March 22, 1929, in Vinson, Missouri, and departed this life on January 26, 2024, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 94 years.
Mrs. Adams was a former employee of Elder Manufacturing in Dexter, Missouri, and a resident of Dexter. She attended Risen Church in Dexter and was a member of the Dexter Elks Lodge.
On May 19, 1947, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to John “Pete” Adams. Mr. Adams preceded her in death on November 3, 2002.
She is survived by two sons, David Adams (Marsha) of Dexter, Missouri, and Gene Adams (Ann) of Fairdealing, Missouri, by her sister, Peggy Bollinger (Doug) of Dexter, Missouri; by two grandsons, Travis Adams (Dana) and Tim Adams (Stephanie); and by six great grandchildren, Kendall, Karsen, Jade, Taylor, Jake, and Austin.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson, Mike Adams; by two brothers, Bill Silliman, and J. W. Silliman; and by two sisters, Betty Myers, and Beverly Durham.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, January 30, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Preston Owens officiating. Interment will follow the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to 18 Fore Life, c/o Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter MO 63841
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Denton Lee Musgrave, son of the late Joe Musgrave and Allie Lambert Musgrave, was born on September 7, 1938, in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on January 26, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 85 years.
Mr. Musgrave was the former owner of Musgrave Appliance Service in Dexter, Missouri, and a resident of Dexter. He was a member of the Missouri National Guard in Dexter for 10 years, a member of New Bethel Church in Dexter, a former Boy Scout Leader, and a member of the Dexter Jaycees, Dexter Elks, and the Missouri Blue Grass Association.
He was first united in marriage to Jo Nell Bennett and to this union two sons were born. He was then united in marriage to Veta Phillips, on August 17, 1985, in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Musgrave survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with his wife, he is survived by two sons, Jay Musgrave and wife Beth of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and Kip Musgrave and wife Lisa of Dexter, Missouri; by his stepson, Mike Jordan and wife Cindy of Pacific, Missouri; by three stepdaughters, Karen Pleasant and husband Dennis of Campbell, Missouri, Lesa Parks and husband Bobby of Dexter, Missouri, and Shiela Blunt and husband Jason of Essex, Missouri; by his sister, Pat Eubanks of Springfield, Missouri; and by fifteen grandchildren, twenty-eight great-grandchildren, and two great-great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, January 28, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Charles James Southard Sr., son of the late Cletus Clifton Southard and Ollie Faye Martin Southard, was born on November 1, 1952, in Kankakee, Illinois, and departed this life on January 26, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 71 years.
Mr. Southard was a Veteran of the United States Army and a resident of Bernie, Missouri. He was a former farmer and mechanic.
On January 12, 1974, in Bloomfield, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Elizabeth Abbott. Mrs. Southard survives of their home in Bernie.
Along with his wife, he is survived by two sons, Charles “Peewee” Southard Jr. and Jimmy Southard both of Bernie, Missouri; by three daughters, Betty Avila-Prado of Piggott, Arkansas, Rose Southard of Malden, Missouri, and Sheila Crenshaw of Glasgow, Kentucky; by his brother, Clifton “Bubba” Southard and wife Peggy of Canalou, Missouri; by two sisters, Carolyn Hughes and husband Robert of Canalou, Missouri, and Hazel Cantrell of Malden, Missouri; and by thirteen grandchildren, and twelve great-grandchildren.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, Vicki May Brant, Linda Robinson, and Hetty Harper.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, January 31, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
James Edward Cline, son of the late Jerry Prince and Patricia Brown Prince was born on April 6, 1966 in Liberty, Missouri and departed this life on January 25, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 57.
James was a brother to the Pharaohs. He loved music, fishing, and looking for arrowheads. James loved his dog Bella, and spending time with family and friends.
He renewed his wedding vows with Katonna Meese in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
He leaves behind his love, Katonna Cline of Malden, Missouri; his son, James Cody Cline of Bloomfield, Missouri; his sister, Lisa Burgess Schroeder of Columbia, Illinois; three nieces, Jamie Getek, Jessica Burgess, and Tracy Davidson; his god son, Nolan Blevins of Bernie, Missouri; nine great nieces and nephews; the Hurley family, the Craft family, the Meese family, and his many friends and motorcycle brothers, the Pharaohs.
Visitation will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri. Funeral services will then be conducted on Monday, January 29, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Shirley Fortner, daughter of the late Luther Cochran and Nina Bishop Mayfield was born on June 21, 1941 in Sedalia, Missouri and departed this life on January 25, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 82.
Mrs. Fortner was a homemaker and a resident of Bernie. She attended Bethany General Baptist Church. She loved working in her yard and playing with her dog, Bentley. She had a great friendship with Kathy Grindstaff, they enjoyed each other’s company, and were lucky to have that special bond for over four decades. Her greatest joy came from her two daughters, she loved spending time with them, and they loved being with her.
She was united in marriage to Clarence Fortner on December 11, 1959 in Sedalia, Missouri. Clarence survives of their home in Bernie.
Other than by her husband Clarence, she is survived by two daughters, Terri Hampton of Bernie, Missouri, and Michelle Quick and husband Jim of Knoxville, Tennessee; by her special friend, Kathy Grindstaff; and her beloved dog, Bentley.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Elroy Cochran; and by her two sisters, Nina Mae Wimer and Vera Robeson.
At her request, a private service for her family will be conducted.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri is assisting the family with arrangements.
