Faith Marie Holmes daughter of the late Glen Murle Holmes and Mary Magdeline Simonian Holmes was born on December 3, 1966, in New York and departed this life on May 27, 2025, at her residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 58.
Mrs. Holmes worked as a housekeeper at the Hickory House Inn. She enjoyed making candles and necklaces.
She is survived by her daughter, Paula Upson of Dexter, Missouri; by her son, Rickie Smith of Malden, Missouri; by her brother, Robert Holmes of California; by her sister, Ann Holmes of New York; and by three grandchildren, Dillon Brown, Cody Brown, and Charlie Brown.
Visitation will be held on Friday, May 30, 2025, from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Claudia Janet Vessell, daughter of the late Harold Mills and Lois White Mills, was born on January 10, 1946, in Bernie, Missouri, and departed this life on May 26, 2025, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 79 years.
Mrs. Vessell was a former administrative assistant for Boyce-Bynum Pathology in Columbia, Missouri. She was a member of Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell, Missouri, and a resident of Bernie, Missouri.
On November 22, 1975, in Columbia, Missouri, she was united in marriage to James Vessell. Mr. Vessell survives of their home in Bernie.
Along with her husband, she is survived by three sons, Evan Vessell of Bernie, Missouri, Jared Vessell and wife Liana of Columbia, Missouri, and Shane Vessell of Mayfield, Kentucky; by her daughter, Shanna Elam and husband Lewis of Columbia, Missouri; by four brothers, Graydon Mills and wife Bonnie of Potosi, Missouri, Carrol Mills and wife Ruth Ann of Camdenton, Missouri, Tom Mills and wife Martha of West Plains, Missouri, and Mike Mills and wife Charlotte of Bernie, Missouri; by two sisters, Marsha Mills and Mary Waller both of Bernie, Missouri; and by six grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Don Mills.
A celebration of life service will be held at Bethany General Baptist Church in Campbell, Missouri on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Bryan Johnson officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
DeLois Rachel Freeman of Scottsdale, Kentucky was born July 16, 1936, in Kinder, Missouri, to the late Ralph and Mae Doublin (Crews) Miller, and passed away May 19, 2025 in Scottsdale, Kentucky, at the age of 88 years old.
Surviving family include two daughters: Sherry Barton of Scottsdale, Kentucky and Judy Freeman of Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She has 3 step grandchildren and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Burial will follow immediately after at the Puxico Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri.
Elsie Fry, daughter of the late Raleigh Palmer and Mildred Walker Palmer, was born on June 20, 1949, in Aquilla, Missouri and departed this life on May 25, 2025, at the age of 75.
Mrs. Fry had retired from Nestle Purina. She enjoyed being retired and liked to work in her flower gardens and mow her yard.
On September 3, 1994, she was united in marriage to Jimmy Fry Sr. in Bloomfield, Missouri. Mr. Fry preceded her in death on December 29, 2020.
She is survived by her son, Bill Keating and wife Crystal of Dexter, Missouri; by her stepson, Allen Fry of Matthews, Missouri; by her stepdaughter, Renee Lawrence of Essex, Missouri; by her sister, Kathy Hyslop of Bloomfield, Missouri; and by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, extended family and friends.
Other than by her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two stepsons, Jimmy Fry Jr., and Ricky Fry; by her brother, Jim Palmer; and by her sister, Barbara Gaines.
A graveside service will be conducted on Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. at the Bloomfield City Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Pastor Jamie Jones officiating.
In lieu of flowers the family requests all donations be made to St. Jude Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri is assisting the family with arrangements.
Cyrus Rhett Noe was born on December 24, 2024, and departed this life on May 22, 2025, at just four months old. Affectionately known as “Spanky,” Cyrus brought more joy in his short time than many do in a lifetime. He adored his little blue kick-and-play mat and loved watching his big brother, Colben, play tractors on the floor beside him. His bright smile could soften even the hardest of hearts, and his giggle—sweet and contagious—was a sound of pure delight.
Though his time on Earth was brief, Cyrus was a dear and beloved child whose presence left a lasting impact. His memory will be cherished forever by all who were fortunate enough to be touched by his life.
Though we ask God why, we know that His plan is much grander than ours. He was much too precious for this cruel world. We are convinced God gave us one of His angels to give us a short glimpse of what joy a lifetime in heaven will look like.
He is survived by his loving parents, Chase and Caitlyn Noe of Essex, MO, and his big brother, Colben Chase Noe.
He is also survived by his grandparents: Jonas Noe of Dexter, MO, and Keith and Sabra Mayberry of Essex, MO.
Aunts and uncles who adored him include: Cayla Mayberry of Essex, MO; Cole Mayberry of Dexter, MO; Blaren Noe of Dexter, MO; Mason and Taylor Noe of Jackson, MO; and Lane and Hannah Below of Panama City, Florida.
His cousins: Makai, Madden and Miller Noe of Jackson, MO, and Collins and Knox Below of Florida.
Great-grandparents include: Dale Mayberry of Essex, MO; Sarah Walpole of Dexter, MO; and Roy and Linda Owens of Valley, Alabama.
Cyrus was preceded in death by his Grandma “JoJo,” Jo Carolyn Noe, and his great-grandmother Joan Mayberry, Jeannine Flowers, and great-grandfather Bill Flowers.
Cyrus is also deeply loved and mourned by a large extended family and many friends.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Cyrus’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, an organization dedicated to helping children and families facing the toughest battles. Contributions can be made online at http://www.stjude.org or mailed to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
