James Grover McCoy born March 19, 1929, passed away on Sunday, September 22nd, 2024 at his home in St Louis, Missouri at age 95.
James was the devoted husband of Billie Jean McCoy (Heigle) who he joined in marriage on June 26, 1953; loving father of his children: son James “Greg” (Lee Ann) McCoy who preceded him in death, daughter Kim (Kevin) Donica, and son Jaime (Brandy) McCoy. James was an adoring grandfather to: Teresa (Jesse) Cook, Becky (Kyle) Noble, Gregory (Jacqueline) McCoy, Kirsten (Jon) Poe, Evan (Hillary) Donica, Aaron (Katie) Donica, Kassie (Keegan) Crotchett, and Sarah McCoy. He was a cherished great grandfather of Lucas Cook, Nyssa Cook, Logan Snider, Desiree Snider, Vincent Mccoy, Reese Watters, Ashar Poe, Ethan Poe, Olivia Poe, Zane Poe, Eloise Donica, Juniper Donica, and Orlando Donica. James was one of twelve siblings in the extended McCoy family and uncle to many nieces and nephews.
James was a veteran who served his country in the US Navy post-World War 2 and Korean War. He was an educator in the Puxico School District for 30 years welcoming students to the “Home of Happiness” everyday. He was a farmer, good neighbor, and caring friend who always looked to help where and how he could. He loved to visit with family, play cards and dominos, and stay current in history and current events.
SERVICES: A celebration of James’s life will be held at 11 am on October 18, 2024 at the Church of Christ in Dexter, Missouri (1014 N 1 Mile Rd, Dexter, MO 63841). Lunch afterwards at the onsite fellowship hall. Military honors burial at Stars and Stripes cemetery at Bloomfield, MO at 3 pm.
Donations in memory of James McCoy can be made to the James McCoy Educators Scholarship Fund. Please make checks to:
Jaime McCoy
22879 Renner Road
Springhill KS 66082
Note in memo line Scholarship donation
Christopher Stephen Tanner, son of the late Fred L. Tanner Sr. and Mary Erma Collier Tanner, was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on May 11, 1952 and departed this life at his home in Rural Campbell, Missouri on October 12, 2024 at the age of 72.
Mr. Tanner was a Farmer and Owner/Operator of Fancy Farm and Tanner Seed in Powe, Missouri. He was a member of Bernie Christian Church.
He was united in marriage to Sharon Gay Newton in Campbell, Missouri on January 8, 1999. Mrs. Tanner survives in their home in Campbell.
Other survivors include, three daughters, Cortney Ann Tanner & husband Josh of Piggott, Arkansas, Jayme Denise Harris of Campbell, Missouri and Christin Lynn Hester & husband Lerin of Jackson, Missouri; by one sister-in-law, Sandra Tanner of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by one sister Mary L. Cannon & husband Loy of Dexter, Missouri; by seven grandchildren, Tommy Tran, Jakob Harris, Ella Harris, Stryker Harris, Lincoln Hester, Clair Hester and Jocelyn Morris; also by other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by one brother, Fred L. Tanner Jr.; by one sister, Frances A. Herrin.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. Funeral services will then be conducted at 1:00 P.M. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie at 1:00 P.M. Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with all arrangements.
Michael Leland Webb, son of the late Leland Webb and Helen Shawn Henderson, was born on January 31, 1963, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on October 12, 2024, at Puxico Nursing and Rehab in Puxico, Missouri, at the age of 61 years.
Mr. Webb was a welder for CTS and a resident of Essex, Missouri. He enjoyed hunting and fishing.
He is survived by his son, Michael C. Webb and wife Kelsi of Zalma, Missouri; by his step-son, Chris James of Missouri; by his brother, Vernon Webb and wife Vicky of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his sister, Janice Smith and husband Chris of Wappapello, Missouri; by two grandchildren, Aspyn and Dayton Webb; and by many nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Evelyn Denise Webb.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, October 18, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, October 18, 2024, at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Mike Lee officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Ronnie Wayne King, son of the late Fred King and Sallie Ellis King, was born on May 23, 1949, in Parma, Missouri, and departed this life on October 10, 2024, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 75 years.
Mr. King was a former truck driver for Lemons Landfill and operated a drag line. He was a member of the Bernie General Baptist Church in Bernie, Missouri, and a resident of Essex, Missouri. He enjoyed camping, riding 4-wheelers, and he loved spending time with his grandchildren and his dog Kimber.
On July 6, 1974, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Karan Babb. Mrs. King survives of their home in Essex.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, James King and wife Beckie of Sidney, Arkansas; by his daughter, Peg Rodgers and husband Darin of Dexter, Missouri; by his brother, Ray King of Sikeston, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Shelbie Fryman and husband Jordan, Alan King, and Makenna Rodgers and by his great-grandchild, Halen Fryman.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Earl King, and by his sister, Mary Ethel King.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, October 13, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, October 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Steve Fitzpatrick officiating. Interment will follow in Chalk Bluff Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to 18 Fore Life, C/O Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri 63841. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Gregory Don Carroll was born in Los Angeles, California on September 23, 1970 and was the second child of Truitt Don and Martha Elizabeth Carroll. He passed away on October 7, 2024 after a short but intensive battle with renal cancer in Dexter, Missouri. Greg attended South High School in Bakersfield, California and graduated in 1988. He completed the accredited Psychiatric Technician program through Ventura College and passed the BVNPTE State Boards in 1994. Greg attended New Life Center Church in Bakersfield where he made many lifetime friends.
Greg married Kelli Rupe on August 8, 1990 in Morro Bay, California in a private ceremony. He and Kelli celebrated 34 years of marriage before his death. They were blessed with their son Tristan Carroll on February 17, 2006. During his illness Kelli provided complete care for Greg in their home, seldom leaving his side.
Greg and Kelli lived in Atascadero, California for 27 years where he worked as a Senior Psychiatric Technician at the Atascadero State Hospital an all-male maximum-security facility for 11 years until he retired in 2005. Greg enjoyed welding and worked on welding projects expressing his creativity and ingenuity.
In 2021 Greg, Kelli and their son Tristan Carroll left California on the adventure of their lives. Selling their home in Atascadero and RVing across the United States seeing the country and looking for their forever home. They spent a year and a half in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania where Greg, a diehard Pittsburgh Steelers fan all his life, attended many Steelers home games living out childhood dreams. They found their forever home in Dexter, Missouri in May 2024 and were in the process of purchasing their home situated on two beautiful acres of property when he was diagnosed with Stage 4 Clear Cell Renal Cell Carcinoma on June 15, 2024. Against all odds and with the help of angels Greg moved his family to Dexter, Missouri in July 2024 where he lived until he passed away. Greg was most proud of being a good husband and father.
Greg was preceded in death by his mother Martha Carroll of Bakersfield, California, brother-in-law Ronald Cram, nephew Brendon Cram both of Ridgecrest, California. He is survived by his wife Kelli Carroll and son Tristan Carroll both of Dexter, Missouri, father Truitt Carroll and sister Melinda Carroll both of Bakersfield, California, sister-in-law Carrie Rupe, nephew Michael Montoya (Brielle), great niece and nephews Mila, Ezra, Luka and Shia all of San Luis Obispo, California and sister-in-law Dustee Cram and nephew Ronald Cram both of Ridgecrest, California. Greg is also survived by many aunts, uncles and cousins.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
