Robert Eugene “Bob” Davis Sr., son of the late Homer and Vergie Davis, was born on September 21, 1931 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on February 23, 2021 at his home in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 89 years.
Mr. Davis graduated from Poplar Bluff Senior High School in 1949. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force, serving from October 1950 until August 1954, and serving in the Korean War.
On December 25, 1951, he was united in marriage to Marna Rhea Gillespie, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. Mrs. Davis preceded him in death on November 1, 2016.
Bob was a former officer with the Missouri State Highway Patrol, stationed in Dexter. Upon leaving the patrol, he returned to his first love of cars and became a car salesman for Taylor and Christian and the local Ford dealership. He worked for Bud Davis Chevrolet, then joined Chet Medler and bought out Bud Davis becoming Medler Davis Chevrolet in 1968; they sold the dealership in 1985. Bob then partnered with local businessmen in building the Dexter Inn, Charleston Inn, and Hickory House Inn.
Upon retirement from the motel, he concentrated on his golf game. He spent many hours working on his game, never a long ball hitter, it was always straight down the line.
He is survived by two daughters, Vicki (Bayless) Taylor and Donna (Michael) Backfisch, all of Dexter, by his sister, Betty Threlkeld; by five grandchildren, John (Lisa) Taylor of Dexter, Shannon (Jim Cochran) Taylor of Milan, New Hampshire, Michael (Rachel) Backfisch of Lewisville, North Carolina, Devonne Davis of St. Louis, Missouri, and Robbie Davis of Pacific, Missouri; by six great-grandchildren, Baylee (Austin) Decker, Rylee Taylor, Davis Backfisch, Dalton Backfisch, Calvi Cochran, and Londyn Gladney; by two great-great-grandchildren, Taylor Decker and Ryker Decker; and by his very special caregiver, Karen Robinson.
Other than by his wife, Marna, and parents, Homer and Vergie, he was preceded in death by his son, Rob Davis; by his sister, Irene Warren; by his brother, Ralph Davis; and by his brother-in-law, Donn Gillespie.
A memorial service and burial in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery will be planned for a later date.
Memorials may be made to the Bob and Rob Davis Memorial Fund, c/o First Midwest Bank, Dexter, Missouri 63841
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Mary Helen Thrower, daughter of the late Leeman Thrower and Ethelyn Hudson Thrower, was born on November 27, 1942 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on February 22, 2021 at Bloomfield Living Center in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 78 years.
Ms. Thrower was a member of the First Christian Church in Dexter, Missouri and a resident of Dexter.
Graveside services will be conducted at Dexter Cemetery on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at 11:00 a.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Lovina Lucille Ivy age 90 of Dexter, Missouri passed away February 14, 2021. She was born to the late William Henry and Cora Hasler on September 10, 1930 in Pope County, Arkansas.
Lovina married CJ Ivy on July 18, 1956 in Blytheville, Arkansas. She worked for Harris bank in Chicago, Illinois for over 20 years until she retired in 1995. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends.
Lovina is survived two sons Stan (Sharon) Chism of Texas and Rex (Tish) Ivy of Missouri; one daughter Teresa (Justin) Ivy of Missouri; six grandchildren Dawn and Debbie Chism of Texas, Jason (Christi) Josupait of Missouri, Sondra Ivy Tennessee, Taylor Ivy of Colorado, and Nicki Ivy of South Dakota; six great grandchildren Chris Chism of Texas, Chris Chism of Texas, Logan and Bryce Josupait of Missouri, Kale
Avila, Lane and Cash Politte of Tennessee and one great great grandchild Kennedy Chism of Texas. She is proceeded in death by both of her parents, her husband CJ Ivy; five brothers; five sisters and one son William Scott Ivy. A host of family and friends survive Lovina.
Funeral Services will be held on Monday March 01, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. with Ian Crump of Bloomfield officiating. Watkins and Sons Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.
Mary Carter of Dexter, Missouri was born to the late Emory Liman and Launa Mae Cook Link on December 9, 1939 in Aquila, Missouri and passed away on February 21, 2021 at her home in Dexter, Missouri.
Mary married the love of her life Irvon Clay Carter on July 3, 1956 in Bernie Missouri and he passed away on June 20, 2009.
Mary had been a resident of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and moved back to Dexter, Missouri she lived in the Stoddard County area most of her life. She enjoyed quilting, crocheting, singing, and being a Sunday school teacher. She loved her little chihuahua dog Lil Bit.
Surviving Mary is, three daughters Carline Crosby of Dexter, Missouri Darline (Joe) Grebe of Cape Girardeau, Missouri and Donna Zavadil of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; five grandchildren; thirteen great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren; one sister Laverna Link of Illinois. A host of family, friends, nieces and nephews also survive. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, husband, one brother Harvie Link, one grandson Harley Zavadil, and two son in laws Guy Zavadil and Jim Crosby.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021, from 2 p.m. to p.m. at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter.
Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter with Rev. Joe Ogelvie of Dexter, Missouri officiating.
Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery with Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.
Karen Yvonne Jines, daughter of Freida Martin Lee of Dexter, Missouri and the late Herbert Lee, was born on January 24, 1949 in Dearborn, Michigan, and departed this life on February 21, 2021 at her residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 72 years.
Mrs. Jines was the former county Director for DAEOC for several years and she later retired from Wal-Mart Pharmacy.
On November 2, 1970 in Anaconda, Montana, she was united in marriage to Gary Jines. Mr. Jines survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to her husband, Gary, and mother, Freida, she is survived by two daughters, Angela Collins and husband Kevin of Sikeston, Missouri and Monica Jines of Conway, Arkansas; by her granddaughter, Ashley Fyke of Sherwood, Arkansas; and by three great-grandchildren, Callie, Ryder, and Preston.
Besides her father, Herbert, she was preceded in death by her brother, Tim Lee.
No services are currently planned.
Memorials may be made to Elara Caring Hospice, 1614 W Business Hwy 60, Suite A-2, Dexter, Missouri 63841
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
