Ethel Louise Francis, daughter of the late Alva Causey and Ruby Ziles Causey, was born on May 29, 1931, in Rural Essex, Missouri, and departed this life on April 22, 2024, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 92 years.
Mrs. Francis was a former employee of Purolator. She attended First Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri, and was a resident of Dexter. She enjoyed cross stitching, crocheting, and playing Bingo.
On August 30, 1952, in Essex, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Vernon Francis. Mr. Francis preceded her in death on September 3, 2003.
She is survived by two sons, Keith Francis and wife Jeanne of Saddlebrooke, Missouri, and Kevin Francis and wife Linda of Dexter, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Dustin Allen Francis, Tina Michelle Francis, Devin Michael Francis, Joshua Francis, and Ashley Cooper; by ten great-grandchildren, Megan Gilbert, Aaron Gilbert, Ryan Gilbert, Jaxson Francis, Sawyer Michael Francis, Aiden Cooper, Marley Francis, Charley Flanery, Andrew Francis, and Shelby Francis; and by four great-great grandchildren, Remington Sherbourne, Memphis Sherbourne, Drake Gilbert, and Tyler Gilbert.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her sister, Eloise Conner.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, April 27, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Rick Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Inis Jone Anthony, daughter of the late Eugene Hathaway and Geneva Davis Hathaway, was born November 20, 1942, in Powe, Missouri and departed this life on April 20, 2024, at Heartland Care and Rehabilitation Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 81.
Mrs. Anthony was a registered nurse for labor and delivery for over twenty years at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center. She attended the Word of Faith Church in Bernie, Missouri and was a resident of rural Dexter, Missouri.
On June 23, 1962, in Bernie, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Jimmie Wayne Anthony, Sr. Mr. Anthony preceded her in death on December 4, 2016.
She is survived by her son, Jimmie Wayne Anthony, Jr. and wife Laura of Dexter, Missouri; by her daughter, Stacey Jean Ward and husband Brian of Leslie, Arkansas; by her sister, Susan Hartle and husband Dale of Bernie, Missouri; by seven grandchildren, Christopher Anthony (Rehenda), Brandi Anthony, Josh Anthony (Gabby), Connor Anthony, Danielle Morlan (Brandon), Westley Carter (Kayla) and Brittany Ward; by seven great-grandchildren, Selena Anthony, Zoe Anthony, Willow Anthony, Kyler Morlan, Noah Scott Morlan, Jensen Carter and Harrison Carter.
Other than her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her son, Brian Scott Anthony.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Tuesday, April 23, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday April 24, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Dale Hartle officiating. Interment will follow in the Gregory–Landcastor Cemetery in rural Dexter, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Jerri leaves behind a legacy of compassion and dedication through her career as a Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA). Her innate ability to care for others touched the lives of many during her time on earth.
She was a devoted mother to her three children: Damien Frawley of Collinsville, Illinois; Freya Shell of Dexter; and Brooklyn Frawley of Collinsville, Illinois. Jerri found immense joy in spending time with her children and cherished every moment she shared with them.
Aside from her children, Jerri is survived by her father Jerry Lynn Greenlee and mother Melissa Leann Wood of Puxico, Missouri; two brothers, James Mattingly and Justin Greenlee both of Puxico, Missouri; three sisters, Casey Tanner of Newton, Kansas, Jessica Hendry of Puxico, Missouri, and Christina Wilson of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Additionally, she leaves behind a host of other family members and friends who will deeply miss her presence.
Jerri's interests were rooted in her Christian faith. She found solace in reading and drew strength from her beliefs. Her kindness and warmth resonated with all who knew her.
A Memorial Service to honor Jerri's life will be held on April 27, 2024, at Watkins Funeral Homes in Puxico. The service will begin at 10:00 AM and conclude at 11:00 AM. All those whose lives were touched by Jerri are welcome to attend and pay their respects to a remarkable individual whose light will continue to shine through the memories she left behind.
In the quiet moments when we remember Jerri Leann Greenlee, let us carry forward the love she shared so generously and the compassion that defined her essence. Rest in peace knowing that your legacy lives on in the hearts of those who were fortunate enough to have known you.
Loyd Dale Conner son of the late William Loyd “Dub” Conner and Effie Eloise Causey Conner was born on January 23, 1955 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on April 19, 2024 at his residence in Ellsinore, Missouri at the age of 69.
Mr. Conner attended the Walton Chapel Church in Ellsinore, he worked as a farmer and rancher. He enjoyed hunting and fishing, and watching the deer and turkey that would routinely visit his yard.
He was married to Beverly Ann Conner in Ellsinore, Missouri. Mrs. Conner preceded him in death on April 23, 2022.
He is survived by two sons, Jeremy Conner of Essex, Missouri, and Cody Conner and wife Lorna of Dexter, Missouri; by his daughter, Jamie Kuykendall and husband Jeremy of Little Rock, Arkansas; by two sisters, Diana Mayberry and husband Larry of Dexter, Missouri, and Karen Ninos of Littleton, Colorado; by six grandchildren, Hayden Conner, Hanna Conner, Conner Kuykendall, Cain Kuykendall, Elle Conner and Clark Conner; and by his brother in law, Dale Hardin of Parma, Missouri.
Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Hardin.
Visitation will be held on Monday, April 22, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri. Funeral services will then be conducted at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, April 22, 2024 in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Rick Roberts officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Barbara Ann Kegley, daughter of the late JC Eaves and Jacquline Hester Eaves, was born in Morehouse, Missouri on March 20, 1954 and departed this life at New Madrid Living Center in New Madrid, Missouri, on April 18, 2024 at the age of 70.
Ms. Kegley had worked at Tri County Health Care, Sikeston, Mo., Federal Mogul of Malden, Mo. And Wal Mart in Malden, Mo. She was a resident of Malden.
Survivors include, one son, Beau Kegley of Bernie, Missouri; by one daughter, Kindra Polito of Malden, Missouri; by two brothers, James Eaves of Jackson, Missouri and Johnny Eaves of Bernie, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Carleigh, Corbin, Landon and Lucas; also by other friends and relatives.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents, by one brother, Harold Eaves.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Thursday, April 25, 2024 from 12:00 Noon until 3:00 PM. Memorial services will then be conducted on Thursday, April 25, 2024 in the Mathis Funeral Chapel at 3:00 PM. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
