Velta Mouser, daughter of the late Rufus Roberts and Rosa Salyers Roberts, was born on February 23, 1935, and departed this life on May 1, 2024, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 89 years.
Mrs. Mouser had worked for Sports Specialties in Chaffee, Missouri, and Florsheim Shoe Company in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. She was a member of the Gospel Assembly Church in Sikeston and a resident of Dexter. She enjoyed playing bingo and making crafts while living at Cypress Point.
On February 16, 1963, she was united in marriage to Robert Mouser. Mr. Mouser preceded her in death on August 20, 2013.
She is survived by her son, James White of Dexter, Missouri.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Roberts; and by two sisters, Violet Bruce, and Thelma Shelton.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, May 4, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, May 4, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Bobby Mouser officiating.
Interment will follow in the New Morley Cemetery in Morley, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Gary Wayne Stroup, son of Bill Stroup and Margaret Cobb Stroup of Dexter, Missouri, was born on September 11,1963 in Bloomfield, Missouri, and departed this life on April 30, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 60 years.
Mr. Stroup was a former employee of Nestle Purina in Bloomfield, Missouri. He attended the Assembly of God Church in Dexter, Missouri, and was a resident of Dexter. He was a man of God; it was his life’s passion to minister and witness to others as well as share his God with them. He never met a stranger. He had the uncanny ability to connect with people on a deep level about God and all life related things. Goodness flowed from him and showed in how he loved and treated those around him.
On June 30, 2001, in Bloomfield, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Venessa Collins from Kansas City, Kansas. Venessa survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with his wife and parents, he is survived by his sister, Kimberly Stroup Smith and husband Jimmy of Dexter, Missouri; by three nephews, Zachary Smith and Hannah Luetkemeyer of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, Seth Smith of Dexter, Missouri, and Noah Smith of Dexter, Missouri; by his niece, Cassie Kindzierski and husband Lance of Crestview, Florida; by three great nieces, Evelyn, Audrey Kindzierski and Kodi, by his great nephew Julien Kinderski; Erin and Rob Lunn of Dexter, Missouri, Zeke and Bella.
Visitation will be held at the First Assembly of God Church, 911 Brown Pilot Lane in Dexter Missouri on Saturday, May 11, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will follow. Interment will follow in Hagy Cemetery in Dexter.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Amber Nicole Smiley, daughter of Nick Smiley of Bernie, Missouri and the late Jane Smiley, was born on February 1, 1983 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on April 30, 2024 at the Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 41.
Amber attended the Unity Full Gospel Church in Bernie, and was a resident of Bernie.
She is survived by her dad, Nick Smiley of Bernie, Missouri; by her brother, Michael Smiley and wife Amanda of Bernie, Missouri; by her sister, Catrina Hancock and husband Jeremy of Malden, Missouri; by her maternal grandmother, Norma Jean Haye; by several aunts and uncles; and by six nieces and three nephews.
She was preceded in death by her mother, Jane Smiley.
A grave-side service will be conducted on Friday, May 3, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at the Bernie cemetery in Bernie, Missouri with Rev. Eddie Champion officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri is assisting the family with arrangements.
Harlan “Greg” Hillis, son of Danny Hillis of Essex, Missouri, and the late Sarah Lynne Heffelfinger Hillis, was born on June 8, 1959, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on April 29, 2024, at his residence in Essex, Missouri at the age of 64 years.
Mr. Hillis was a truck driver. He was a member of the United Methodist Church in Essex. He loved driving race cars, and he wanted his cars fast and loud.
Along with his father, he is survived by two daughters, Miranda Banken and husband Lance of Dexter, Missouri, and Halona Hillis of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his brother, Scott Hillis and wife Karen of Essex, Missouri; and by four grandchildren, Brooklyn Link, Kingston Banken, Farah Banken, and Kashlyn Kelley.
A memorial service will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, May 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Born on September 6, 1929, in Earle, Arkansas, Dean embraced life with a vibrant spirit and a heart full of love. Her career as an administrator not only showcased her professional excellence but also her dedication to serving others with compassion and grace.
Dean's effervescent personality was evident to all who knew her. She never met a stranger and had the remarkable ability to make everyone feel welcomed and cherished. Her love for spending time with family was unparalleled, and she found great joy in the company of her loved ones.
One of Dean's greatest loves was her son Dan’s loyal companion, Wiley, her beloved grand dog who brought her immense happiness and comfort. Additionally, she found solace and enjoyment in playing Bridge wherever she went, showcasing her passion for social connection and friendly competition.
A member of the Red Hats, Dean enriched the lives of those around her through shared interests and camaraderie. Her presence in the community will be deeply missed by all who had the privilege of knowing her.
Dean Swallows leaves behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. She is reunited in eternity with her parents, Martin and Cora Mae (ChurchhillRenfro, her husband Carl Ray Swallows, one son, Tom Swallows, and her brothers Elmo (Mo), Leo, Kenneth (Mutt), and EC Renfro. She is also predeceased by her sister Marge Zimmerman.
In this time of mourning, we find solace in knowing that Dean's spirit lives on through her surviving son, Dan (Lisa Brovold) Swallows of Winterset, Iowa. Their bond remains unbroken despite the physical distance between them.
The family wishes to express their warmest gratitude to the staff of Elara Health Care, especially Kendall. The warmth and compassion that was extended to Dean was very much appreciated.
To honor Dean Swallows' life and commemorate her impact on all who had the privilege of knowing her, services will be held at Watkins Funeral Homes in Puxico, Missouri. A visitation will take place from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM on April 30th, followed by a funeral service at 1:00 PM. The interment will be held at 2:00 PM at 23698 Cemetery Rd in Puxico.
As we bid farewell to Dean Swallows in this physical realm, may we carry forward the light of her memory in our hearts as a testament to her enduring legacy of love, kindness, and joy.
