Jacob Kyle Major Hurdle the son of Tanya Farmer of Dexter, Missouri and Joseph Hurdle of Williams, Arizona was born on November 15, 2008 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on September 27, 2024 at his residence in Dexter at the age of 15.
Jacob was a member of the sophomore class at Dexter Senior High School and had attended the Dudley Church of God. He loved to make people laugh, he enjoyed being on his phone and hanging out with his friends. He loved going to the farm and being around horses. Him and his dog Winnie were inseparable, and they enjoyed being together. Jacob loved to play pranks on his siblings and enjoyed listening to music.
Along with his mother, Tanya, and his father, Joseph, he is survived by eight brothers, Braxton Hurdle, Jesse Hurdle, Eli Vaughn, Joseph Hurdle, Damian Hurdle, Detroit Wynn, Randy Wynn and Wedo Wynn; by five sisters, MeLeasa Farmer, McKenzie Wynn, Kylee Hurdle, Raychel Robison, and Elyzabeth Robison; by his maternal grandparents, Connie and Robert Maclin of Hardy, Arkansas; by his paternal grandmother, Shannon Maclin of Dexter, Missouri; by his maternal great-grandmother, Linda Farmer of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his grandmother, Sylvia Kersey of Aid, Missouri; and by many friends and extended family.
Jacob was preceded in death by his maternal great-grandfather, Charlie Farmer; by his paternal great-grandmother, Helen Maclin; and by his grandfather, Wayne Kersey.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri. Funeral services will then be conducted on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with Josh Hester officiating.
Doris Louise Williams (nee Sargent) was born on March 15, 1932, near Kennett, Missouri and died peacefully at home on September 26, 2024, in Columbia, Missouri at 92 years of age.
She is preceded in death by her mother Notria Brown, her husband Leroy Wellington Williams, her sister Jewell Pauline King, her brothers Edward Leon (EL) Jackson and Wayne (Bill) Sargent, her son Kerry Cameron Williams and his wife Cheryl Depew Williams.
She is survived by her daughters Tara Camille Kifer and husband Ken of Fort Smith, Arkansas, Jana Lee Paddock and husband Steve Cochran of Columbia, Missouri, and Lana Marie Shipman and husband Darrin of Milton, Florida; six grandchildren: Bradley Keith Kifer and wife Jess, Kendra Camille Grady and husband James, Crystal Leigh Buffaloe and husband Sam, Holly Leann King, Darri Camille Thompson, and Cameron Scott Shipman; ten great-grandchildren: Bradley Scott Kifer, Layla Paige Kifer, Josie Grace Kifer, Hayes West Kifer, Amelie Jane Buffaloe, James Robert Buffaloe, Leah Rose Buffaloe, Marlee Mae Grady, Laynie Camille Grady and Levi Blake Thompson. She was expecting her first great-great grandchild in January.
Doris grew up in Tally and graduated from Gideon High School in 1950. She was crowned Miss Gideon in 1949. Doris and Leroy were united in marriage on June 26, 1950, in Piggott, Arkansas. In 1952, they moved into their home on Mann Street, where Doris lived for 70 years. They ran several business ventures including a cafe, a bowling alley, and finally S & W Sales, where she would “keep the phone.” Doris was a long-time member of the Bernie Christian Church, where she nurtured many lasting friendships. She was a great fan of new clothes, going out to lunch, her weekly hair appointment, Patsy Cline, sitting outside on the porch swing, talking to friends and relatives, and taking care of her children and grandchildren. She will be deeply missed.
Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am at Bernie Cemetery on Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Memorials may be made to Bernie Christian Church, P.O. Box 566, Bernie, MO 63822.
Terri Charlene Bunch, daughter of Patsy Charlene Morris Bunch of Puxico, Missouri, and the late Terry Lee Bunch, was born February 7, 1980, in Dallas, Texas and departed this life on September 24, 2024, at her home in Puxico, Missouri at the age of 44 years.
Ms. Bunch was a devoted mother and grandmother and enjoyed watching her grandchildren every day.
Along with her mother, she is survived by her son, Clayton Armstrong (Destiny) of Puxico, Missouri; by her daughter, Kendall McNew (Kyle) of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Mark Bunch (Rebecca) of Springville, Tennessee and Jim Bunch of Puxico, Missouri; and by four grandchildren, Oliver McNew, Juno McNew, Remington Armstrong and Phoenix Armstrong.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
John David Carroll, son of the late James Woolard Carroll and Rita Villafana Carroll was born on October 29, 1953, in Pontiac, Michigan and departed this life on September 24, 2024, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 70.
John had worked at Arvin for 31 years where he was a welder. He enjoyed woodworking and carpentry and would do odd jobs for people when they needed carpentry work. He was a hard worker and enjoyed fishing and cooking, when he wasn’t working. He was a member of the New Bethel General Baptist Church.
On March 20, 1996, he was united in marriage to Cheryl Howard in Bloomfield, Missouri. Mrs. Carroll survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with his wife he is survived by his son, Jimmy Carroll of Kansas City, Missouri; by two stepsons, Jody Howard, and Mike Howard and wife Sharon both of Dexter, Missouri; by his granddaughter, Rylee Howard; by three brothers, Ronnie Carroll of Canada, Tommy Carroll of Michigan and Tony Carroll; and by his sister, Pat Gough of Alabama.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Irene Siminton and Viola Phillips.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. at the New Bethel General Baptist Church in Dexter. A memorial service will then be conducted on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. at the New Bethel General Baptist Church in Dexter with Rev. Rob Roberts officiating.
Glenda Laverne Holder, daughter of the late Ewing Lawrence Brown and Pearl Mabel Lane Brown, was born January 29, 1935, in rural Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on September 23, 2024, at Winchester Nursing Center in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 89 years.
She was united in marriage to Cleo D. Holder on October 15, 1954, in Dexter, Missouri. Mr. Holder preceded her in death on September 27, 2018
Glenda was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church in Dexter and was a regular attender until ill health and lack of mobility made it impossible for her to attend.
Glenda and Cleo were avid travelers and had traveled to all 48 continual United States as well as drove to Alaska twice. In later years they would still go somewhere 4 or 5 days a week if only to have lunch and drive back home. One of their favorites was driving to Van Buren and having a burger and raspberry shake at Jolly Cone.
She is survived by two sons, Terry Holder and Timothy Holder (Kaye) all of Dexter, Missouri; by two granddaughters, Kristin Holder (Adam Wright) of Sikeston, Missouri and Kelsey Holder of Dexter, Missouri; by her sister-in-law, Jeanne Tripplett; and by many nieces, nephews and friends.
Other than her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Marvin Brown, Loyd Junior Brown, Elvis Brown and Ray Dean Brown; and by six sisters, Helen Taylor, Thelma Grobe, Wilma Renfro, Norma Brown (in infancy), Melba Atherton, and Lois Teets.
In honoring her request, she will be cremated, and a graveside service will be held October 19, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Dexter Cemetery.
