Rosie Lee (McBride) Johnson of Parma, Missouri, was born on July 24, 1929, in Newton, Mississippi, to J.B. McBride and Ecelner (Moncrief) McBride. She departed this world on September 30, 2024, at the age of 95. Rosie was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend. After a life well-lived, she leaves behind a rich legacy of love and family.
Married to Charlie Johnson (48 years) until his passing in 1995, Rosie dedicated herself to her family, she nurtured 12 children. Two preceded her in death: Charles Edward and Cathy. Ten survived her: Randy, Gregory, Vickie Renee, Evelyn, Billy James, Christopher, Reginald, Jeffery, Michelle, and Tim. She also leaves behind 28 grandchildren, 33 great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. All of whom carry forward her spirit.
A woman of faith, Rosie found joy in reading the bible and cherished moments spent with her family, often delighting in games like Family Feud and Phase 10. Her warmth and kindness will be deeply missed but forever remembered by all who knew her.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, October 5, 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, October 5, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Macedonia Cemetery in Malden.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Stanley Hueckel, son of the late Billy Hueckel and Vivian Allen Hueckel, was born on October 27, 1955, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on September 30, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 68 years.
Mr. Hueckel was a former farmer and retired as a spray applicator, formerly working for Brehmer Fertilizer and the Mule Barn. He was a member of the Dexter Eagles and a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri. He enjoyed watching St. Louis Cardinals Baseball and St. Louis Blues Hockey.
On September 2, 2000, he was united in marriage to Brenda Durham Spray. Mrs. Hueckel survives of their home in Bloomfield.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Amanda Brink and husband Nathaniel of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by two sons, John Bolton and wife Joy of Honolulu, Hawaii, and Ben Bolton and wife Beth of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by two brothers, David Hueckel and wife Teresa and Glenn Hueckel and wife Carrie all of Essex, Missouri; and by five grandchildren, Jonah Brink, Rachel Brink, Elijah Brink, Morgan Bolton, and Kaimana Guerrero.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, October 2, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel in Dexter on Thursday, October 3, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the New Essex Cemetery in Essex, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
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.
