Pat Tonnee Farmer-Huston, daughter of the late Joseph Schroeder and Doris Smith Schroeder, was born on January 21, 1945 in Portland, Oregon and departed this life on May 7, 2016 at Deaconess Hospital in Evansville, Indiana at the age of 71.
Mrs. Huston was a member of the Ark of Hope, a homemaker and a resident of Bloomfield.
She is survived by two sons, Jeff Farmer of Dexter, Missouri and Jimmy Farmer of St. Louis, Missouri; by two daughters, Jaime Farmer of High Ridge, Missouri and Julia Farmer of Toronto, Ontario; by one brother, Richard Schroeder of Seattle, Washington; by one sister, Deborah Schroeder of Portland, Oregon; by six grandchildren, Levi Farmer, Tyler Misuraco, Dausen Dowdy, Bryce Farmer, Chase Farmer and Abigail Dowdy; and by one great-grandchild, Aliah Dowdy.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 from 1:00 P.M. to 3:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 at 3:00 P.M.
Lillian W. Orton, daughter of the late Winford Dudley and Maude Ann Menley Christian, was born in Essex, Missouri on May 13, 1935, and passed away at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on May 7, 2016, at the age of 80 years, 11 months and 24 days.
Lillian had lived in Dexter most of her life and in Poplar Bluff the past four years. She had worked in home health for many years.
Surviving are eight children, Linda Menley of Calvert City, Kentucky, Debria "Deb" Ballard of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Susan Burns of Pascola, Missouri, Steven Orton of Wenatchee, Washington, Ronda Merriman of Malden, Missouri, Tena Davis, Randy Orton, and Shannon Noall all of Dexter, Missouri; twenty-three grandchildren; thirty-seven great grandchildren; seven great great grandchildren; and one sister, Irene Leek of Flint, Michigan.
Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Diane Orton, one son, Dale Orton, four brothers and three sisters.
Friends may visit on Tuesday, May 10, 2016, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, at 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri.
Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri. Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri in charge of all arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com.
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James Charles Eakes of Bloomfield, son of the late Clyde Faye and Oddie Louiza Patterson Eakes, was born in Atkins, Arkansas on May 3, 1934, and passed away at the Golden Living Center in Bloomfield, Missouri on May 8, 2016, at the age of 82 years and 5 days.
James had lived in Qulin, Missouri until 1974 when he moved to Dexter. He has been in Bloomfield the past several years. He had been a truck driver and dry wall installer.
He was a veteran of the U. S. Army, serving as a construction machine operator for 3 years in Germany, during the Korean Conflict.
Surviving are one son, James E. Eakes of Jackson, Missouri; three daughters, Patty Hunsaker of Avert, Missouri, Martha Wesson of Holland, Missouri, Alice Green of Dexter, Missouri; 13 grandchildren; 18 great grandchildren; and 3 great great grandchildren. Other relatives and many friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by three brothers, Ralph, Ray & Donald Eakes; and one sister, Louise Huggins.
Friends may call on Wednesday, May 11, 2016, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 12, 2016 at 11:00 a.m. in the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with Rev. Kenneth Biggs of Dexter, Missouri officiating.
Interment will follow in the Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley, Missouri with full military honors. Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri is in charge of arrangements.
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Lendel Strauser of Bloomfield, son of the late Charles & Lovie Wilson Strauser, was born in Swinton, Missouri on November 7, 1942, and passed away at his home near Bloomfield on May 5, 2016, at the age of 73 years.
He lived in Bloomfield for many years and worked as a Farmer until retiring five years ago.
On July 1, 1967, he married Sharon King at the Gravel Hill Church near Bloomfield.
Surviving are his wife, Sharon Strauser of Bloomfield, Missouri; two grandchildren, Presley Davis of Bloomfield, Hunter Strauser of Dexter; two great grandchildren, Jazmyne & Paisley Davis both of Bloomfield; and one brother, Shirl Strauser of Jonesboro, Arkansas. Other relatives and friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by one son, Dennis Strauser; and two brothers, Lester & Chester Strauser.
Friends may visit on Sunday, May 8, 2016, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Funeral services will be on Monday, May 9, 2016, at 10:00 a.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield with the Rev. Bob Bradford of Delta, Missouri officiating.
Interment will follow at the Gravel Hill Cemetery near Bloomfield with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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Charles T. "Buddy" Houchins of Cape Girardeau, son of the late Charles W. & Tennie Louisa Tate Houchins, was born in Portageville, Missouri on March 14, 1945, and passed away at The Lutheran Home in Cape Girardeau, Missouri on May 5, 2016, at the age of 71 years 1 month and 21 days.
Buddy had lived in the Sikeston area and had lived in Essex for over 30 years. He was a member of the Full Gospel Church.
Surviving are one sister & husband, Bonnie & Benny Hendon of Benton, Missouri; three brothers & wives, Larry & Ronna Houchins of Wappapello, Missouri, Frank & Kitty Houchins of Dexter, Missouri, Gary & Louanna Houchins of Bloomfield, Missouri; and many nieces and nephews. Other relatives and many friends also survive.
He was preceded in death by one four sisters, Glenna Cline, Connie Houchins, Pricilla Ann Oliver and Shelby Jo Copeland; and one brother, John C. Houchins.
Friends may call on Monday, May 9, 2016, after 12:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held on Monday, May 9, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with Rev. Jack Owens of Scott City, Missouri officiating.
Interment will follow in the Memorial Park Cemetery in Sikeston, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
