Donald Davis, son of the late Theodore Elexander Davis and Edith Mae Medlin Davis was born on October 6, 1940, in Malden, Missouri, and departed this life on April 26, 2024, at Winchester Nursing Center in Bernie, Missouri, at the age of 83 years.
Mr. Davis was the former owner of Imperial Floor Covering in Morehouse, Missouri, for 21 years. He attended Westside Baptist Church in Dexter and was a resident of Dexter. He enjoyed crappie fishing at Reelfoot Lake, going to his cabin in Doniphan to deer hunt, mowing his yard and hauling grain.
On June 4, 1960, in Painton, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Peggy Jones. Mrs. Davis survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with his wife, he is survived by two sons, Melvin Davis and wife Lori of Crossville, Tennessee, and Quintin Davis and wife Janelle of Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters, Karen Kiger and husband Jerry of Dexter, Missouri, and Kelly Huls of Dexter, Missouri; by his brother, Theodore Elexander Davis II and wife Sue of Sikeston, Missouri; by his sister, Phyllis Mason of Dexter, Missouri; by eight grandchildren, Dustin Davis (Jennifer), Kari Clark (James), Camden Davis (Haley), Bria Davis (Robert), Wyatt Kiger (Morgan), Jackie Kiger, Hannah Orton (Randy), and Hallie Huls (fiancé Kayne Wilson); and by thirteen great-grandchildren.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Chris Huls; by two brothers, Cletus Eugene Davis and Junior Davis; and by his sister, Lois Marie Davis.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Quintin Davis officiating. Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Duane Metcalf, son of the late Otto Metcalf and Ethel Kelso Metcalf, was born on August 7, 1934, in Ardeola, Missouri, and departed this life on April 25, 2024, at Memory Lane Nursing Center in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 89 years.
Mr. Metcalf was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a former lineman for SEMO Electric, for 36 years. He attended Risen Church in Dexter, Missouri and was resident of Dexter. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
On July 10, 1959, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Shelba Kilmer. Mrs. Metcalf survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, Wade Metcalf of Burfordsville, Missouri; by his brother, Lawson Metcalf and wife Beverly of Dexter, Missouri; by three sisters, Willene Sturgeon of Bloomfield, Missouri, Kay Goggins of St. Louis, Missouri, and Ilean Hafle and husband Ralph of Little Rock, Arkansas; by his sister-in-law, Sheila Metcalf of Bell City, Missouri; and by his granddaughter, Trish Metcalf of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Dwight Metcalf and J.D. Metcalf; and by two sisters, Cleo and Mary Lee.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, April 28, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, April 28, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Travis Lambert officiating. Interment will follow in the Gravel Hill Cemetery in rural Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Danny Carl Christopher “Chris” Bradbury, age 74, of O’Fallon, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 17, 1949 to Carl M. and Billie J. Bradbury (nee Dye).
Chris is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Barbara A. Bradbury (nee Coleman); son, C. Matthew (Patricia) Bradbury, their son, Benjamin Bradbury; son, Adam W. N. (Kaprice) Bradbury, their children, Aden "AJ" and Milo Bradbury; son, C. Corey (Alexandra) Bradbury; daughter, Stephanie E. (Rhett) Clawson, their children, Izzi, Rhett Jr. and Sawyer Clawson; daughter, Livia T. (Jeffrey) Konkel, their children, Presley and Grant Konkel; sister, Melodie J. Leonard; and brothers, Rick C. L. (Karen) Bradbury, and Patrick D. Bradbury. He was a dear uncle, cousin and friend to many and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Chris was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Victoria J. J. Miller, and Deborah J. Winston; paternal grandparents, Roy C. and Mae F. Bradbury (nee Waters); maternal grandparents, Edward W. “Bill” and Etta O. Dye (nee Mitchell).
Chris was a renaissance man - talented in art and engineering. He designed the spiral staircase at the Harry S. Truman Building in Jefferson City, drafted the blueprints for McDonnell Douglas Headquarters, created a signature blue paint color for Bigfoot monster truck, worked on the facade of the World Trade Centers, and designed a lead box to safely handle nuclear medicine. In spite of his success, however, Chris will be most remembered as a kind, loving, generous man who loved to tell stories, make people laugh and was always there to lend a helping hand. He selflessly took care of anyone in need with a meal, a kind word or a donation of his time. Chris loved classic cars, Motown Music, good food, telling stories, but most of all his family and friends. Chris felt a special connection to the Puxico area, where he spent his childhood summers on his maternal grandparents’ farm.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Visitation will be from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm at Newcomer Chapel located at 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters, Missouri 63376.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Evelyn's House: https://www.bjchospice.org/Evelyns-House
Cynthia A. Hartley, daughter of the late J.W. Porter and Gladys Stewart Porter was born on November 27, 1957, in Essex, Missouri and departed this life on April 24, 2024, at the Memory Lane Nursing Facility in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 66.
Mrs. Hartley had worked at Tyson Foods, and she also did healthcare work as a CNA. She loved putting puzzles together and coloring. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her family and be with her grandchildren.
For the last forty-one years she had developed a special relationship with her companion, Robert L. Smith Jr. Mr. Smith preceded her in death on January 1, 2024.
She is survived by her son, Robert C. Smith (Misty Rodgers) of Bernie, Missouri; by her daughter, Melisa McCulley (Jerry) of Malden, Missouri; by two brothers, Mack Pratt of Ottowa, Illinois and Robert Pratt of Dexter, Missouri; by three sisters, Lynn Sipes of Dexter, Missouri, Sharon Sue Weiss of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Jessica Voss of Canton, Ohio; and by six grandchildren, Colton Smith, Caitlyn Whittemore, Kaleb McCulley, Karson McCulley, Kylie McCulley, and Cody Elkins.
Other than by her companion and her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Pratt; by three sisters, Rudy Padgett, Margaret Wiessman, and Peggy Dickerson; and by two grandchildren, Jared Elkins and Jacob Whittemore.
A celebration of life service will be conducted at a later date.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Elwin Hoyt North of Jonesboro, Arkansas, was born May 17, 1933 at Beech Grove, Arkansas to Oran and Clemmie North, who proceeded him in death. Hoyt passed from this earth on April 18, 2024. He married Bernice Londe on January 27, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas. She proceeded him in death. He married Joanne Powell on August 23, 2002, she resides in the home.
Surviving children are Mark (Debby) North , Timothy (Tina) North of St. Louis; Stewart (Marcy) North of Saratoga Springs, New York; Peggy (Charlie) Guerrero of Desoto, Missouri; and Jackie (Everett) Shields of Harviell, Missouri. Step-children are Amy Higgins and Dean Powell of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Eleven grandchildren, Daniel (Sherri) North, Leah (Eric) Williams, Michael (Jessica) North, Carolyn North, Rosie (Rob) Spring, Ross North, Annie (Steve) Lippo, Jennifer (Mike) Walter, Greg (Erin) Moore, Justin Hager, and Amanda Parker; twenty-two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews. Also survived by brothers, Chris North, Jerry (Gerri) North, and Phillip (Sue) North of Branson, Missouri, Sister-in-law, Shirley Zebelman of Fort Myers, Florida.
Mr. North was a retired auto mechanic and parts manager for various St. Louis, Missouri dealerships. He and his family later moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri where he worked for Montgomery Ward Auto Center. After retirement Hoyt and Bernice made and sold wood furniture items at craft fairs around Missouri.
He was a lifelong member of the Church Of Christ. He enjoyed preaching, teaching and song leading at many small congregations of the church.
He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and was an avid gardener. He loved reading and studying his Bible and traveling with his wife, Joanne.
A visitation will be held Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel in Puxico, Missouri, with the Funeral Service at 1:00 p.m. and Preacher Hermam Fisher of Paragould, Arkansas officiating.
Internment will follow at the Puxico Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri with Watkins And Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of all arrangements.
Memorial Gifts to Herndon Church of Christ, 6100 Highway 141 North, Jonesboro, Arkansas or the Children's Home, Inc. Paragould, Arkansas.
