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.
Virgil Allen Chambers, son of the late Carl Loveday and Sandra Jeffers Loveday, was born on December 28, 1974, in Scott County, Tennessee, and departed this life on May 21, 2025, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 50 years.
Mr. Chambers was a logger and a resident of Dexter, Missouri. He enjoyed going to work every day and playing X-Box online.
On December 29, 1998, in Scott County, Tennessee, he was united in marriage to Vicky Bell. Mrs. Chambers survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with his wife, he is survived by five sons, Christopher Chamber (McKenzie) of Jellico, Tennessee, Anthony Chambers of Caryville, Tennessee, Damian Jeffers (Lillian) of Iron River, Michigan, Marcus Chambers (Rachel) of Winfield, Tennessee, and Shawn Chambers (Hailey) of Qulin, Missouri; by his daughter, Katie Rojas (Jhair) of Caryville, Tennessee; by his brother, Michael Chambers of Jellico, Tennessee; by two sisters, Sonya Loveday of Lake City, Tennessee, and Carletta Loveday of Florida; and by eleven grandchildren, Emalynn Rojas, Nicholas Rojas, Lincoln Rojas, Mateo Rojas, Marcelo Rojas, Rio Rojas, Willow Jeffers, Aiden Lowe, Hazel Chambers, Nevaeh Chambers, Christopher Chambers Jr. and grandbabies #12 and #13 he was excited to meet.
Services will be held in Tennessee at a later date.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Raymond Linley, son of the late Vick Linley and Clyde Mae Portwood, was born May 5, 1933, in Dorena, Missouri and departed this life on May 20, 2025, at his residence in East Prairie, Missouri, at the age of 92 years.
Mr. Linley was a former employee of Noranda Aluminum before retiring. He also worked as a tankerman on the boat and cut timber. He was known for making and gifting people his famous pecan and custard pies. He also loved giving people recorded music.
On January 23, 1961, he united in marriage to Eunice “Nokie” Clark. Mrs. Linley preceded him death on February 10, 1987.
He is survived by three sons, Thomas Linley of Corpus Christi, Texas, Steve Linley (Sonya) of East Prairie, Missouri and Michael Linley (Marcie) of St. John, Indiana; two daughters, Kay Portwood (Raymond) and Sheila Sisk both of East Prairie, Missouri; twelve grandchildren, thirty-one great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Dick Linley and Calvin Hancock one grandson, Little Jerry Portwood.
Visitation will be held at Victory Baptist Church in East Prairie on Friday May 23, 2025, from 11:00 a.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted at Victory Baptist Church on May 23, 2025, at 2:00 p.m. with Bro. Steve Johnson officiating. Interment will follow in Dogwood Cemetery near East Prairie.
Pallbearers will be Michael Linley, Dennis Bennett, Steve Linley, Nathan Sisk, Richard Sisk, Simon Moore and Adam Hartlein.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Truman “Martin” Ward came screaming into this world on June 12, 1955, to his parents Margret Ann Martin and Truman Ward.
From the first cry until the last breath on May 17, 2025, everyone who knew Martin knew he was a special soul. He was always ready with his one liners to make everyone around him laugh.
Martin left behind a slough of loved ones, including his first best friend, his brother Roy. Through thick and even thicker, they were “those Ward boys” in every sense of the words.
He also leaves behind his two favorite daughters. He frequently told each one separately they were his favorite never knowing the other knew the truth. Jamie, his first born and Christina “Jake”, his baby girl. Both titles his girls wear so proudly.
The girls always thought they were the favorites until his grandchildren entered the stage. Madison “JoShell”, Jon, Tay, Jaiden “Pumpkin”, Phoenix, Tov, Rocky and the newest GREAT grandchild Lilly were really what made this 6’5 giant man into a big ol’ cream puff.
Martin worked hard and played even harder all 69 years on this earth. He spent a majority of his life working for SEMO Electric and was a member of the IBEW.
He was a proud blue-collar man, attended the Methodist church a few times a year to remind the good Lord he meant well but spent triple that time at “Gisi’s” on the hill hoping he wasn’t watching.
Martin leaves behind so many friends we couldn’t even begin to count, but that was him. He was everyone’s friend. He was someone you could count on and that will always be his biggest legacy. “You do for your friends and family what you’d want them to do for you”.
Though we weren’t ready to let him go, his parents, grandparents, special friend Sandy, grandson Tay, baby girl Shawna and his white poodle Amanda were ready to have him in his eternal home.
A celebration of life has been planned for Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter. Visitation from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. with funeral starting at 11:00 a.m. Internment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
The family asks that you proudly wear your favorite Harley t-shirt and jeans in honor of Martin’s last hoorah.
Brian Wayne Thomason of Risco, Missouri, passed away May 17,2025, at the age of 60 years and 2 months.
Brian was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri March 17, 1965 to James and JoAn Thomason of Risco. He was the eldest of two sons, and spent his entire life living on the same gravel road. A 1983 graduate of Risco High School, Brian began working full time as a farmer while also working to acquire is own piece of farmland.
He was raised in the Church of Christ and was an ever present member of the Bernie congregation.
Born with dirt in his veins, he began helping on the farm as a young child and never left. He often spoke of doing homework while sitting on the back of various farm equipment, waiting to fill see hoppers or whatever else needed doing. Through the years he grew cotton, corn, soybeans and milo, but often said his children were the finest crop he ever produced. He wore the dirt on his hands and clothes like a badge of honor until his retirement in September, 2024.
Although he was almost deaf, he refused to wear hearing aids which led to some very interesting conversations throughout the years. He was known for his love of catching (and eating) fish, beekeeping, devotion to his family and to his furry friends, who also mourn his loss. A gold card carrying member of the Malden Coffee Shop club, Brian would frequently catch both the morning and afternoon sessions. He also had his own unique sense of fashion which drove the rest of the family crazy. His explanation for his constant brown shirt and jeans was that he didn’t want to look like “a wheel.”
A shameless snacker, Brian found himself in a bit of trouble on more than one occasion when he snuck into tasty looking, non-food items including cat treats, soap, a cricket, and gnat bait. Also known for acting before thinking a situation through, he would come in from outside on an almost daily basis with a minor injury or two, including once having blown his eyebrows off. A first aid kit was always at the ready in his home.
Brian was preceded in death by his parents and brother, Bruce. He is survived by his wife Amy, of the home, daughter Hannah (Chris) Guntert of Liberty, Missouri; son Bennett Jesse; daughter, Maura JoAn, both of the home; three grandchildren: Gideon, Penny, and Everly Guntert, various nieces and nephews, as well as a host of church family, and extended family and friends.
Sometimes you never know the value of a moment until it becomes a memory.
My the winds of heaven blow softly and whisper in your ear how much we love and miss you and wish you were here. Til memory fades and life departs, you live forever in our hearts.
A celebration of life will be conducted at Bernie Church of Christ on Saturday, June 7, 2025 starting at 10:30 AM.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
