Danny Carl Christopher “Chris” Bradbury, age 74, of O’Fallon, Missouri passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Sunday, April 21, 2024 in Creve Coeur, Missouri. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri on November 17, 1949 to Carl M. and Billie J. Bradbury (nee Dye).
Chris is survived by his beloved wife of 39 years, Barbara A. Bradbury (nee Coleman); son, C. Matthew (Patricia) Bradbury, their son, Benjamin Bradbury; son, Adam W. N. (Kaprice) Bradbury, their children, Aden "AJ" and Milo Bradbury; son, C. Corey (Alexandra) Bradbury; daughter, Stephanie E. (Rhett) Clawson, their children, Izzi, Rhett Jr. and Sawyer Clawson; daughter, Livia T. (Jeffrey) Konkel, their children, Presley and Grant Konkel; sister, Melodie J. Leonard; and brothers, Rick C. L. (Karen) Bradbury, and Patrick D. Bradbury. He was a dear uncle, cousin and friend to many and will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Chris was preceded in death by his parents; sisters, Victoria J. J. Miller, and Deborah J. Winston; paternal grandparents, Roy C. and Mae F. Bradbury (nee Waters); maternal grandparents, Edward W. “Bill” and Etta O. Dye (nee Mitchell).
Chris was a renaissance man - talented in art and engineering. He designed the spiral staircase at the Harry S. Truman Building in Jefferson City, drafted the blueprints for McDonnell Douglas Headquarters, created a signature blue paint color for Bigfoot monster truck, worked on the facade of the World Trade Centers, and designed a lead box to safely handle nuclear medicine. In spite of his success, however, Chris will be most remembered as a kind, loving, generous man who loved to tell stories, make people laugh and was always there to lend a helping hand. He selflessly took care of anyone in need with a meal, a kind word or a donation of his time. Chris loved classic cars, Motown Music, good food, telling stories, but most of all his family and friends. Chris felt a special connection to the Puxico area, where he spent his childhood summers on his maternal grandparents’ farm.
A gathering of family and friends will be held on Saturday, May 4, 2024. Visitation will be from 12:30 pm until 2:00 pm followed by a memorial service at 2:00 pm at Newcomer Chapel located at 837 Mid Rivers Mall Drive, St. Peters, Missouri 63376.
In lieu of flowers, please consider donating to Evelyn's House: https://www.bjchospice.org/Evelyns-House
Cynthia A. Hartley, daughter of the late J.W. Porter and Gladys Stewart Porter was born on November 27, 1957, in Essex, Missouri and departed this life on April 24, 2024, at the Memory Lane Nursing Facility in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 66.
Mrs. Hartley had worked at Tyson Foods, and she also did healthcare work as a CNA. She loved putting puzzles together and coloring. Her favorite thing to do was spend time with her family and be with her grandchildren.
For the last forty-one years she had developed a special relationship with her companion, Robert L. Smith Jr. Mr. Smith preceded her in death on January 1, 2024.
She is survived by her son, Robert C. Smith (Misty Rodgers) of Bernie, Missouri; by her daughter, Melisa McCulley (Jerry) of Malden, Missouri; by two brothers, Mack Pratt of Ottowa, Illinois and Robert Pratt of Dexter, Missouri; by three sisters, Lynn Sipes of Dexter, Missouri, Sharon Sue Weiss of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania and Jessica Voss of Canton, Ohio; and by six grandchildren, Colton Smith, Caitlyn Whittemore, Kaleb McCulley, Karson McCulley, Kylie McCulley, and Cody Elkins.
Other than by her companion and her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Paul Pratt; by three sisters, Rudy Padgett, Margaret Wiessman, and Peggy Dickerson; and by two grandchildren, Jared Elkins and Jacob Whittemore.
A celebration of life service will be conducted at a later date.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Don Magill, son of the late Howard Magill and Irene Wisdom Magill, was born on January 30, 1941, in Wappapello, Missouri, and departed this life on April 22, 2024, at his residence in Puxico, Missouri, at the age of 83 years.
Mr. Magill was a Veteran with the United States Coast Guard, serving in Vietnam and retiring after 20 plus years of service. He attended the Puxico Church of Christ.
On June 10, 1967, in Puxico, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Gail Kaufhold. Mrs. Magill survives of their home in Puxico.
Along with his wife, he is survived by his son, Brian Magill of St. Louis, Missouri; by his daughter, Tammy Garris (Jamie) of Puxico, Missouri; by three brothers, David Magill (Geneva) of Puxico, Missouri, Jimmy Magill (Diane) of Texas, and Bobby Parker of Michigan; by his sister, Betty Jones (Dennis) of Puxico; and by three grandchildren, Leann, Ashley (Luke), and Carter.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Billie Lowe, and Eva Magill; by his brother-in-law, Claude Lowe; and by two nephews, Leroy Lowe and Tony Magill.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, April 25, 2024, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Vernon Curry officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with full military honors.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
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.
