LaVonda Fay Allen Cameron was born August 23, 1942 in Bernie, MO to the late Albert “Bud” and Lucille Pearl Losh Allen.
On May 12, 2021 at her residence, she was called home to be with her Savior, at the age of 78, after a courageous fight with cancer.
She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother who took great pride in her family and loved spending time with them.
LaVonda loved to love on people, always giving away hugs. She was a true sweetie. She was kind and welcoming to every person she encountered and never met a stranger.
On February 24, 1962 she was united in marriage to Donald Wayne Cameron. LaVonda is survived by her husband of 59 years, Donald Cameron; one son Chad Cameron and Felecia; two daughters Angie Dugan and Allen and Debbie Stogsdill and Rodney; four grandchildren Sarah Cameron Defries and Jon, Alex Dugan, Gage and JohnPaul Stogsdill; two great granddaughters Sophie and Audrey Defries; one sister Bonnie Mills and Graydon; and by a lot of other caring family members and friends.
She was a member of St. Joe General Baptist Church. Memorials may be made to the St. Joe General Baptist building fund at 17079 State Highway J, Bloomfield, Missouri 63825.
Please join us in celebrating her life on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri. Visitation for family will be at 12:00 p.m. and public at 1:00 p.m. Celebration of life at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Johnathan Rice and Bro. Brock Thornsbrough officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Jewell Virginia Buckley, age 95, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away May 10, 2021 at Mercy South Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Mrs. Buckley was born December 30, 1925, in Wayne County, Missouri to the late Bryan Oren and Gusta Leona Nolan Payne.
She served as church secretary at Kingshighway Baptist Church and volunteered in many ways, including service as a member of the Missouri Baptist Hospital Auxiliary. Jewell enjoyed crafts, making quilts, crocheting, and RV living as a snowbird in Florida.
Jewell married Lynn Wilson Buckley on November 21, 1944 in Corning, Arkansas and he preceded her in death on November 7, 2002.
Survivors are one son, Jeffrey (Terri) Buckley of St. Louis, Missouri; four grandchildren, Patrick (Teresa) Crotty, Cassondra (David) Neau, Christina (Ryan) Rado, Jennifer Buckley; six great-grandchildren, Michael and Alicia Crotty, Daniel and Andrew Neau, Cole Buckley, and Harrison Rado. One sister, Roberta Reed, of Abbeville, Louisiana and one brother, Ray (Elaine) Payne of Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Dear aunt, cousin, and friend to many. Jewell was preceded in death by her husband, two infant sons, Jerry and Larry Buckley, daughter Karen (Buckley) Crotty, and sister, Roena Damron.
Visitation will be held at Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri on Thursday May 14, 2021 from 10 to 11 a.m.
Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. in the Watkins and Sons Funeral Chapel in Puxico, Missouri with burial to follow in the Puxico Cemetery in Puxico, Missouri.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Puxico will be in charge of arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to Bethesda Southgate:
https://www.bethesdahealth.org/giving-to-bethesda/donate-today/
Herman Beyerbach, son of the late John Beyerbach and Stella Elmore Beyerbach, was born on January 7, 1931 in Aid, Missouri, and departed this life on May 11, 2021 at New Madrid Living Center in New Madrid, Missouri, at the age of 90 years.
Mr. Beyerbach was a former mechanic and auto body repairman. He was a member of the First Assembly of God Church in Dexter, Missouri, where he served as a Deacon and Sunday School Teacher, and he was a member of the National Guard. He was a former Captain for the Dexter Fire Department and a former Lead “Wagon Master” for Light for the Lost Cook Wagon.
On September 29, 1951 in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Patty Lou Caldwell. Mrs. Beyerbach preceded him in death on January 4, 2020.
He is survived by two daughters, Kay Shelby and husband Terry of Sikeston, Missouri and Shelly Moore and husband Les of Bernie, Missouri; by his brother, Lenard Beyerbach of St. Louis, Missouri; by his sister, Nell Nelson of Dexter, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Andrew Shelby, Shannon Leggett, Ryan Moore, and Paige Riley; and by six great-grandchildren, Kale Leggett, Miles Leggett, Liam Leggett, Connor Shelby, Abby Shelby, and Luke Moore.
Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Linda Lou Beyerbach; by three brothers, Eddie Beyerbach, Buster Beyerbach, and Charlie Beyerbach; and by three sisters, Helen Moore, Sylvia Beyerbach, and Ruby Thomas.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Gary Petty officiating. Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Carroll Montgomery, son of the late Hollas and Kathryn “Katy” Kimbrell Montgomery was born on June 16, 1944 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on May 11, 2021 at his residence in Dexter at the age of 76.
Mr. Montgomery was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was a farmer and the owner of Zone Products.
On December 23, 1967 he was united in marriage to Etheleen Mann in Dexter, Missouri. Mrs. Montgomery survives of their residence in Dexter.
Other than by his wife, Etheleen, he is survived by one son and daughter in law, Keith and wife LaDonna Montgomery of Bloomfield, Missouri; by one daughter and son in law, Kara and husband Greg Lummukka of Dexter; by three sisters, Sharon Helfrich and husband Eugene of Columbia, Illinois, Joyce Thompson of Summerfield, Florida and Sherry Montgomery of Dexter, Missouri; by eight grandchildren, Ezekiel Montgomery, Jacob Montgomery, James Montgomery, Daniel Montgomery, Noah Montgomery, Revekah Montgomery, Ian Lummukka and Dax Lummukka.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by one daughter, Shelly Montgomery; by one brother, Terry Scott Montgomery and by one granddaughter, Anna Montgomery.
Visitation will be conducted on Friday, May 14, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, May 15, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. DeArvin McClellan officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the 18 Fore Life, c/o Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri 63841 or to Elara Care Hospice, 1614 W Business Hwy 60 Ste A-2, Dexter, Missouri 63841.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Naomi Ruth Chapman Adams, age 90, a resident of Columbia, Tennessee, passed away Friday, May 7, 2021 at her residence. Naomi was born in Dudley, Missouri on Friday, October 10, 1930 to Reverend D.D. Chapman and Lela Chapman.
Naomi was raised in the Pentecostal faith and served the Lord many years. She was a member of the Pentecostals of Columbia, Tennessee for the past six years. Previously, she was a member of the Apostolic Church in Puxico, Missouri for thirty-seven years.
She was married to Charles J. Adams for sixty years, they were married on March 6, 1948; together they had four children. He passed away on April 15, 2008.
She was a homemaker and enjoyed sewing, quilting, gardening, cooking, spending time with her family, and going to church.
Survivors include her children: Charles (Mary) Adams of Summertown, Tennessee, Edith (Leonard) Crum of Orion, Michigan, and William (Lori) Adams of Columbia, Tennessee; sisters: Mabel (Ray) Henson and Mary Lack both of Missouri; seven grandchildren; seventeen great grandchildren; one great-great grandchild; many nieces and nephews; and special friend, Barbie Helton.
In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by her parents, Revered D.D. Chapman and Lela Chapman; daughter, Ruth Anita Adams; and grandson, Kevin Adams.
The family would like to extend a very special thanks to her daughter-in-law, Lori Adams for taking such great care of her for the past three years and to Caris Hospice for their compassion during this difficult time.
Visitation will be held at the Apostolic Church in Puxico, Missouri on Thursday, May 13, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Thursday, May 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in Puxico Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
