Stories from Tuesday, September 26, 2023

Larry Brown, son of the late Bob Brown and Barbara Shipman Brown was born on February 23, 1951, in Flint, Michigan and departed this life on September 19, 2023, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 72. Funeral services were held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on September 23, 2023. Interment followed in Harper Cemetery in Aid...

Michael Clodfelter, son of the late George Clodfelter and Shirley Bennett Clodfelter, was born on April 22, 1961, in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life on September 20, 2023, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 62. Graveside services were held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Bell City on September 23, 2023...

Michael Craft, son of the late Leon Craft and Flossie Turner Craft, was born on January 14, 1964, in Bernie, Missouri, and departed this life on September 22, 2023, in Hayti, Missouri, at the age of 59. Funeral services were held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on September 25, 2023...

William Boesen, Jr., son of the late William Boesen, Sr. and Ruth Eden Boesen was born March 3, 1938, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and departed this life September 22, 2023, in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 85. No services are planned. Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements...

Debbie Swafford, daughter of the late Wayne Benson and Betty Menz Keesee, was born on August 12, 1956, in Arnold, Missouri, and departed this life on September 22, 2023, in Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 67. A memorial service was held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on September 26, 2023. Interment followed in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield...

John Herbert Ingalls, 87, of Pagosa Springs CO, passed away on September 12, 2023. Born at home on October 21, 1935 in DeRidder, Louisiana, John was a country boy with a keen analytical mind. He flourished professionally as a mathematician, teacher, and insurance administrator. John had a love for traveling, boating, marksmanship, and always marveled at the wonders of nature. His strong Christian faith was a guiding force in his life, providing a foundation of solace and strength...

4-H is a fantastic organization that brings together youth, families, and caring adults to foster personal growth, community involvement, and lasting friendships. Each year, National 4-H Week is celebrated by millions of youths, parents, volunteers and alumni coming together to promote the many positive youth development opportunities offered by 4-H. “I love 4-H” is this year’s theme and it celebrates 4-H as one family with many hearts and smiles...

The Puxico School Board approved the annual transportation report and the Career Education Program review. Superintendent Cindy Crabb presented the Transportation Report which was prepared by the district’s transportation director, Jim Clark. Crabb went over the warranties remaining on the fleet. ...

Navy Veteran Bill Nash (Above) of Dexter donated his American Flag to the Regional Health Foundation. Nash served with the Sixth Fleet and was stationed in Norfolk, Virginia. He then spent two years aboard the LSMR411 Rocket Launcher and his service saw him go to countries such as Algers, Spain and countries in Africa. Kiger Electric replaced the ropes on the pole and raised the flag at no charge...