Larry James Sneed, son of the late Clyde Sneed Sr. and Avis Crain Sneed, was born on March 30, 1940, in Painton, Missouri, and departed this life on January 20, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 84 years surrounded by his family.
Mr. Sneed was a Veteran of the United States Navy, a former trackman for Union Pacific Railroad, retiring with 33 years of service, and a resident of Dexter, Missouri. He enjoyed watching sports and St. Louis Cardinal Baseball and he loved his family and grandchildren.
On March 8, 1963, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Wanda Riddle. Mrs. Sneed survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, James Sneed and wife Gina of Dexter, Missouri; by his daughter, Leigh Ann Williams and husband Randy of Dexter, Missouri; by seven grandchildren, Darci Sneed (Megan) of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Justin Sanders of Franklin, Indiana, Steven Carrillo (Caitlin) of Essex, Missouri, Tyler Carrillo of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Allison Sneed of Dudley, Missouri, Mia Williams of Dexter, Missouri and Korbin Williams of Dexter, Missouri; and by seven great grandchildren, Aiden Sanders, Cannon Carrillo, Remington Sneed, Henley Sanders, Calista Carrillo, Harper Sanders, and Cruz Carrillo
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Clyde Sneed Jr., Jerry Sneed, Ray Sneed, and David Sneed; and by two sisters, Rosemary Sneed and Marilyn Sneed.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. A memorial service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, January 23, 2025 at 6:00 p.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Norman T. (Trey) Fortner III, son of Kathy Allstun Fortner of Dexter, Missouri, and the late Norman Thomas Fortner II, was born on June 6, 1997, in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life on January 16, 2025, at Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 27 years.
Trey attended Dexter Public Schools and graduated from Annapolis High School, he was an employee of Republic Services in Dexter, Missouri and a resident of Dexter. He enjoyed deer hunting.
Along with his mother, he is survived by his brother, Dustin Hadley of Dexter, Missouri; by his aunt, Candy Waggoner Miller of Dexter, Missouri; and by his cousins and many friends.
Other than by his father, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Walter and Martha Louise Allstun; and by his paternal grandmother, Louise Waggoner.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, January 22, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Armstead Dowdy Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Nancy Ann Menley, daughter of the late Fred Eaton and Madge Harper Eaton, was born on August 12, 1940, in Clines Island, Missouri, and departed this life on January 17, 2025, at NEA Baptist Hospital in Jonesboro, Arkansas, at the age of 84 years.
Mrs. Menley was a former seamstress for Elders Manufacturing in Dexter, Missouri. She was a member of Castor River General Baptist Church and a former resident of Aquilla, Missouri. She enjoyed raising flowers, camping, sewing and crafting.
On November 17, 1961, in Clines Island, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Farrell Menley. Mr. Menley preceded her in death on November 6, 2020.
She is survived by her son, Wayne Menley and wife Barbara of Jonesboro, Arkansas; by her daughter, Teresa Hattenhauer and husband Cliff of Loredo, Arkansas; by three grandchildren, Meghan Allen and husband Mikey, Dalton Menley and wife Samantha, and Morgan Barr and husband Cameron; and by one great-grandson, Jaxson Allen.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, January 19, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, January 20, 2025, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Brenda Cox, daughter of the late Bobby D. Barrett and Correene Sitton Barrett, was born on December 7, 1951, in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on January 17, 2025, at Mercy Stoddard County Hospital in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 73 years.
Mrs. Cox was a former clerk for Stovall’s in Dexter, JC Penney Catalog Store and Wal-Mart in Malden, Missouri. She enjoyed bowling and softball in her younger years. She was an avid Cardinals fan and loved attending games as often as she could. She had yearly trips with her friend Jan Shuffler. One of her favorite places was Destin, Florida.
On March 25, 1978, in Dexter, Missouri, she united in marriage with Leslie F. Cox. Mr. Cox preceded her in death on April 17, 2005.
She is survived by one brother, Robert Barrett and his wife, Christine of Bloomfield, Missouri; one sister, Donna South and her husband James of Dexter, Missouri; sister-in-law, Cathy Starnes and her husband Gary of Dexter, Missouri; brother-in-law, Floyd Cox, Jr. of Edgewater, Florida; nieces and nephews, Amber Starnes, Ashley Starnes, April Wamble, James Adam South, and Amy Kay South; great-nieces, Scarlett South, Kaycee Wamble, and Maycee Wamble.
Other than her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by one brother, Larry Lynn Barrett.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, January 23, 2025, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday January 23, 2025, at 1:00 p.m. Interment will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Debra Lou Kern, daughter of the late James Calhoun and Florence Owens Calhoun, was born on April 19, 1952, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and departed this life on January 17, 2025, at the Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau at the age of 72.
Her friends and family knew her as Debbie. One of her proudest achievements was being crowned Mrs. Missouri in 1986. Awarded a scholarship from this title, she pursued her undergraduate degree at Southeast Missouri State University and later earned her graduate degree there as well. Debbie held many occupations throughout her life, including real estate, teaching, sales, social work, and administrative positions in care facilities. Above all, she was a loving and caring mother to her children, stepchildren, and many of their friends throughout her life.
Debbie was an incredibly talented and self-taught artist. Many of her creations hang on the walls of her loved ones' homes. The art studio at her home was one of the great pleasures during her later years after retiring. Many leisurely hours were spent creating beautiful paintings, teaching her grandchildren how to paint, and sharing her love of art with family and friends. Many of her final paintings were inspired by ocean landscapes, another of her great loves, and where her husband Larry took her on vacation every year in Destin, Florida.
On September 14, 2006, she was united in marriage to Larry Kern in Destin, Florida. Mr. Kern survives in their home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.
Along with her husband, she is survived by her son, James Ringer, and wife, Desirae, of Corpus Christi, Texas; by her daughter, Lora Cecil, and husband, Joe, of Dexter, Missouri; by her stepdaughter from her previous marriage, Lisa Ringer, of Los Angeles, California; by two step-sons, Kenneth Kern and wife Jamie of Dunedin, Florida and Richard Kern of Scott City, Missouri; by her sister Kim Shambo of Scott City, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Kristin Bailey, Taylor Cecil, Harrison Ringer, and Cassius Collins; and by her great-granddaughter, Kassidy Bailey.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Calhoun Jr., and by her sister, Marsha Dohogne.
