Joe Wayne Jackman was born on April 12, 1937 in Ardeola, Missouri, to the late Ollie and Lillian (Warren) Jackman, and passed away on February 4, 2025 in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 87.
On April 12, 1955, Joe Jackman and Mary Hawk were united in marriage in Hernando, Mississippi and she survives of the home.
Joe was a member of the Mechanics Union local 701 for over 50 years, and was of the Baptist Faith. He enjoyed going to Blue Grass music festivals, was an avid lover and owner of Muscle cars, especially MOPARS, and liked to play his banjo
Surviving family include Mary, his loving wife of 70 years, his children: Rebecca (Paul) Kramer, and Sandra (David) Worthy, grandchildren: Nathan (Marcy) Bishop, Maegan (Bernard) Bishop, and Melissa (Wayne) Ziemer, great grandchildren: Alexis (Giovanni) Gonzalez, Ashley (Mo) Saleem, Jacob (Kelly) Bishop, Abigail Bishop, Emma Bishop, Isaac Proehl, Luke Bishop and Tiffany Ziemer, as well as his great- great grandchildren, Jordan Gonzalez and Aaliyah Saleem.
The visitation will be on Saturday, February 8, 2025, beginning at 11 A.M., at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
The funeral will be on Saturday, February 8, 2025, beginning at 1 P.M., at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Interment will immediately follow at the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family would appreciate donations in Joe Jackman's name to The Cancer Society or a food bank of your choice.
Watkins and Sons Funeral Home is handling all arrangements.
Roger Dale Bolin, son of the late Robert “Gene” Bolin and Jewell Hollis Bolin, was born on September 7, 1954, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on February 5, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 70 years.
Mr. Bolin was the co-owner of a trucking company and a resident of Dexter. He enjoyed camping and traveling.
On March 23, 1974, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Sherry Leathers. Mrs. Bolin survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with this wife, he is survived by his son, Shane Bolin (Darcie) of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his brother, Eddie Bolin of Dexter, Missouri, and by five grandchildren, Blake Bolin, Natalie Bolin, Seth Bolin, Isla Bolin, and Bennett Bolin.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Craig Bolin; and by his mother-in-law, Joyce Leathers.
A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Tonya R. Guthrie, 65, of Batesville departed this life on February 2, 2025, at Imboden surrounded by her loved ones.
Tonya was born on May 19, 1959, to Bobby Lewis and Shirley Rood Lewis in Barstow, CA. Tonya graduated from Sloan Hendrix High School in 1977 and obtained her Bachelor of Business from ASU. She was Director of Small Wonders Preschool in Dexter, MO. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Dexter, MO.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe Guthrie.
She is survived by her parents, Bob and Shirley Lewis; children, Leah Guthrie of Batesville, Mandy (Brian) Crowe of Batesville, Mica (Caleb) Kirkpatrick of Trenton, TN.; siblings, James (Becky) Lewis of Sonora, AR., and Barbara (Wally) Upton of Siloam Springs, AR; grandchildren, Hannah Spence, Makayla Spence, Emma Crowe, Addie Mae Crowe and Ella Crowe.
Visitation will be held from 1:00 – 2:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 5, 2025. Funeral services will be 2:00 p.m. with Eulogist, Jeremy Upton and Frank Casillas, James Guthrie, Chad Graves and Joe Loghry officiating. All services will be held at Imboden First Baptist Church. Burial will follow in Hope Cemetery.
Those honored to serve as pallbearers are Willie Joe Huskey, Derrick Huskey, Kevin Upton, Jeremy Upton, Donnie Thacker, Darran Thacker and Aaron Lewis.
All arrangements are under the direction of McNabb Funeral Home.
Mary Delia Hayes, 77, of Dexter, MO., passed from death to eternal life on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
Born on October 16, 1948 in El Paso, TX., to Mercedes and Lydia Jimenez,
Mary enjoyed her childhood in the company of her siblings, Roland and Irene. She met and married the love of her life, Delbert Hayes, in 1967, and they soon began their life together in St. Louis MO. In the years following, Mary would have three sons, who were her “gifts from God,” all of whom she raised in Dexter, MO.
For many years she worked for SEMO Health Network, helping local immigrants. Mary was also a welder at Arvin Automotive, and following her retirement from there, she worked as a Spanish Teacher at Sikeston Christian Academy. Being a woman of many talents, she found happiness in anything that she did, but Mary was called for one purpose, and that was to tell people about Jesus Christ. She did so faithfully throughout her life. She was a member of Essex Assembly of God for many years and Dexter First Assembly of God.
Mary is survived by her husband of 58 years, Delbert Hayes. Sons, Del Ray (Dawn) Hayes of Senatobia, MS., and Dustin (Melissa) Hayes of Belleville, IL. and daughter-in-law, Angel Hayes of Rosehill, KS. Mary is also survived by her sister, Irene Scanlon (Mike) of Cloudcroft, NM., and Sister-in-law, Jean Miller of Arnold, MO., along with many nieces and nephews. Mary was blessed to have 10 grandchildren and 3 great-grandchildren, whom she loved dearly.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her brother Roland Jimenez, and son, Dory Hayes.
Services will be held at Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, MO. on Friday, February 7, 2025. Visitation will begin at 11 a.m. with the service starting at 1 p.m. Countless people will remember the life and legacy of Mary Hayes, and continue to cherish the words she always quoted, “May the Lord bless you and protect you; the Lord make His face shine upon you and be gracious to you; the Lord lift up His countenance upon you and give you peace.”
The family requests that in honor of her love for her church and church family, all memorials be made to the Building Fund at Dexter First Assembly of God in Dexter, MO. 911 Brown Pilot Ln. Dexter, MO. 63841
Brenda E. Parker, daughter of the late Earl White and Dorothy Jennings, was born on October 5, 1950, in Pyletown, Missouri, and departed this life on January 31, 2025, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 74 years.
Mrs. Parker was a former office manager for White’s Siding and Guttering in Dexter, and a former employee of Brown Shoe in Bernie. She was a member of Pleasant Grove Church in Dexter. She loved spending time with her Granddaughter Katelyn and singing karaoke.
On January 14, 1972, in Dexter, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Harold “Fuzz” Parker. Mr. Parker survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with her husband, she is survived by her son, David Parker and wife Jami of Doniphan, Missouri, by her daughter, Amy Parker (Ashton Rodgers) of Dexter, Missouri; by three brothers, Larry White and wife Carol, Mike White and wife Kathy, James White and wife Pat, all of Dexter, Missouri; by her sister, Debbie Kozan and husband Mike, of Nashville, Illinois, by three grandchildren, Katelyn Parker (Preston Barber), Paetra Scott, and Trenton Scott; and one great grandchild due in May.
Other than by her parents she was preceded in death by her brother, Don White, by her sister, Dixie Watkins, by her sister-in-law, Cleta White; and by her dog, Miley.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, February 3, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted on Monday, February 3, 2025, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Sycamore Cemetery in Dexter.
Memorials may be made to Sycamore Cemetery in Dexter, and to Love, Lucas, at https://lovelucas.org/
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
