Robert Joseph Morgan (Bobby), 70, of Dexter, MO, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2024, surrounded by his family.
Bobby was born on June 15, 1954, to William Joseph Morgan and Barbara Jean Peevyhouse Meeks in Cairo, Illinois. On September 11, 1985, he married the love of his life, Terri Holden. Together, they shared seven children, 22 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren, and two great grandchildren on the way.
Bobby built a successful business that he was proud of. He had a generous spirit and supported several organizations, especially those serving children and battling hunger. He often included his grandchildren in his charitable endeavors hoping to inspire the generosity in them.
Bobby loved his family. He was a man of many words and was always there to provide guidance. His presence and sense of humor could fill the room. Endearing nicknames, imaginative stories, and memorable catch phrases captivated those around him.
He had been through a lot the last few years. He fought so hard to stay here with his family. Once he knew the reality of his illness, he continued to fight for his family through unity, restoration and witnessing. He is now fully restored with his Savior and will be waiting on that bench for each of us he loved so dearly. Until then…”Be careful, be safe, be blessed and I luva you.”
Bobby was preceded in death by his mother (Barbara Peevyhouse Meeks), father (William Morgan), sister (Kimberly Joann Meeks), cousins Kathy Bruce and Wesley Johnson, and grandson Jaiden Atherton. He is survived by his loving and dedicated wife, Terri Morgan; his children, Misty (Steven) Smith, Shelly (Brett) Bennett, Jennifer (Quinton) Stone, Jason (Cristi) Comfort, Josh (Ashley) Comfort, Amy (Kip) Lemons, Bobby (Rosanna) Morgan; his grandchildren, Samantha, Jacob, Jessica, Jonathon, Isaac, Ava, Eli, Maci, Cali, Jase, Clair, Wyatt, Charlie, Jase, Addyson, Aslyn, Taylor, Kylee, Mason, Harleigh, Hayden, and Hanna; and his brother Billy (Bev) Morgan.
Visitation will be held from noon until 2 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024, at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will then be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, October 19, 2024, in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to Stoddard County Gospel Mission, PO Box 305, Dexter, Missouri 63841 or the Stoddard County Children’s Home, PO Box 164, Dexter, Missouri 63841.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
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.
