Betty Ruth Larsen, daughter of the late Clarence Lawson and Velossie Gamel Lawson, was born on July 1, 1931 in Parma, Missouri, and departed this life on December 2, 2020 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 89 years.
Mrs. Larsen was a former employee of Southwestern Bell, working as an audit clerk and retiring after 33 years of service. She attended the First General Baptist Church in Puxico, Missouri and she was a member of the Stoddard County A.R.C.
On October 13, 1949, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Leon Larsen. Mr. Larsen preceded her in death on January 7, 2008.
She is survived by her son, Stephen Larsen and wife Kay of Bloomfield, by her grandson, Jeff Larsen and fiancé Stephanie Baker; and by two great-grandchildren, Shyann Larsen and Hunter Larsen.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Joyce Cook.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, December 4, 2020 from 1:30 p.m. until 2:30 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Friday, December, 4, 2020 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Kenneth Lambert officiating.
Interment will follow in Harper Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Robert Lynn Stoker, son of the late Lester Stoker and Mildred Hudgens Stoker, was born on January 1, 1955 in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on December 1, 2020 at his residence in Dexter, at the age of 65 years.
Mr. Stoker was a former truck driver for Tyson Foods. He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and riding four-wheelers.
In 1971, he was united in marriage to Linda Lee Christman. They divorced but remained life-long friends until she passed in June of 2011.
He is survived by his son, Rob Stoker and companion, Teresa Green of Dexter; by two daughters, Paula Stoker of Dexter and Jessica Christian and husband Ron of Bloomfield; by three sisters, Rachel Weaver of Dexter, Margie Rickmon of Dexter, and Kay Marsh of Prescott, Arizona; by four grandchildren, Samantha Chamberlain of Bloomfield, Lacey Brown and husband Matt of Cape Girardeau, Ryder Edwards of Bloomfield, and Emersyn Christian of Bloomfield; and by two great-grandchildren, Silas Kiger and Parker Chamberlain.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Lonnie Stoker, Jim Stoker, Gene Stoker, Leon Stoker, and Gary Stoker; and by four sisters, Janice McCollum, Marie Edwards, Pat Moore, and Linda Stoker.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Frances Mae McIver, daughter of the late William Russell, and Myrtle Richards Russell, was born on January 7, 1934 in Lamar, Arkansas, and departed this life on December 1, 2020 at The Arbors at Auburn Creek in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 86 years.
Mrs. McIver was a former hair stylist and owner of Frances Beauty Salon in Cape Girardeau. She attended LaCroix United Methodist Church in Cape Girardeau. She was a member of the Veterans Ladies Auxiliary and the Red Hat Society.
She is survived by two daughters, Leasi McIver and her fiancé Mark of Cape Girardeau and Vicky Golshahr and her husband Max of St. Louis, and by her brother, William Russell, Jr. of Troutdale, Virginia.
She was preceded in death by three brothers, Orville Russell, Argus Russell, and Herbert Russell; and by three sisters, Lorene Patterson, Marie Russell, and Irene Russell.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, December 6, 2020 from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral Service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Tim Russell officiating.
Interment will follow in Dexter Cemetery.
The McIver family respectfully requests that everyone wear a mask.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Charlotte Mayberry, daughter of the late Dr. Floyd Ormond Kelley and Grace M. Groeneman Kelley, was born in Kansas City, Missouri on April 14, 1941 and departed this life at Winchester Nursing Center in Bernie, Missouri on November 30, 2020 at the age of 79.
Mrs. Mayberry was a graduate of Graceland College of Lamoni, Iowa. She was a farmer’s wife, had been a member of the Bernie Civic Club, Delivered Meals on Wheels and volunteered at Winchester Place for 13 years. She was a member of Community of Christ Church in Bernie.
She was united in marriage to Charles David Mayberry in Bernie, Missouri on February 17, 1962. Mr. Mayberry preceded his wife in death on February 9, 2018.
Other survivors include one son, Gregg Andrew Mayberry of Bernie, Missouri; one daughter, Stephanie Ann Owens & husband Michael of Elkhorn, Nebraska; by four Grandchildren, Jessica, Morgan, Lane and Paul; by three Great-grandchildren, Makenzie, Lillie and Charles; also by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents and her husband, by one brother, Phillip Kelley.
Graveside services will be conducted on Saturday, December 5, 2020 at 11:00 A.M. with Bill Embry Officiating.
Friends and Family are welcome to attend. Interment following.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie, Missouri in charge of all arrangements.
Geneva Statler, daughter of the late Fred McAnelly and Ella Lowery McAnelly, was born on March 26, 1934 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and departed this life on November 27, 2020 at St. Clair Hospital in Fenton, Missouri, at the age of 90 years.
Mrs. Statler was a former cook and a resident of Bloomfield. While in the nursing home, she enjoyed playing bingo, and doing arts and crafts. She also enjoyed working puzzles and reading books.
On April 14, 1951, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Monroe Statler. Mr. Statler preceded her in death on January 12, 2013.
She is survived by her son, Ken Statler and wife Renay of Bloomfield; by three daughters, Clara Ellis and husband Lonnie of Jacksonville, Arkansas, Ella Johnson and husband Dearl of Dexter, and Belinda Jones and husband Marty of Bloomfield; and by fifteen grandchildren, sixteen great-grandchildren, six great-great grandchildren, and another great-great grandchild that is due in April.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, William Gail Statler, by her brother, Paul McAnelly; by three sisters, Bernice Eaves, Pauline Gaddy, and Rosie Morse; by her step-son, Donnie Statler; and by her step-daughter, Linda Mitchell.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, December 2, 2020 at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Tim Russell officiating.
Interment will follow in Triplett Cemetery in rural Bloomfield.
The Statler family respectfully requests that everyone wear a mask.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
