Central City – Betty Lou Markwell Dyar, age 85 of Central City died on Saturday October 15, 2022 at The Courtyard in Central City. She was born on June 6, 1937 in Mclean County. She worked for Shavers Grocery, and she was a member of Powers Chapel General Baptist Church. She enjoyed working with flowers and being outside, she loved her buddies at The Courtyard, her grandchildren, and her Church. She was preceded in death by her first husband Elbert “Slick” Markwell, Second husband M.I. Dyar, Parents Reginald and Evelyn Smith, Brothers Bobby Smith, Lyndall Smith, and Jimmy Smith, Sisters Marilyn Fulkerson, Donna Joyce Smith.

She is survived by her daughters Regina (Jimmy) Whitmer, Vicki (Rickey) Antle, and Karen (Danny) Herold. Grandchildren Tiffany (Steve) Antle, Samantha (Josh) Binkley, Chris (Jenna) McGee, Christy (Joey) Caudill, Jason (Tara) Whitmer. Great-grandchildren Josh (Olivia) Caudill, Nick Caudill, Ashton Caudill, Rossi Whitmer, Paige Binkley, and Kaci Binkley, Brothers Donnie (Helen) Smith, and Barry (Rita) Smith. Sisters Lois (Bill) Jones, and Sue (Tony) Capps. Grand Fur Babies Skiddy, Molly, and Miss Courtyard.

Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday October 18, 2022 at 12 Noon at Powers Chapel General Baptist Church with Bro. Kerry Vincent Officiating. Burial will follow in Gish Cemetery in Bremen. Visitation will be held on Tuesday October 18, 2022 at 10:00AM at the church. Online Condolences may be made at www.tuckerfuneralhomes.com. Tucker Funeral Home is in charge of the arrangements.