Norma Marie Corbin, daughter of the late Enos Zimmerman and Ethel Faye Thompson Zimmerman, was born on December 9, 1925, in Bloomfield, Missouri, and departed this life on August 23, 2021, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 95 years.
Mrs. Corbin was a member of the Risen Church in Dexter, Missouri, and a resident of Dexter. She was a member of the American Legion Auxiliary and Rebecca Lodge.
On May 26, 1945, in Benton, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Charles Russell Corbin. Mr. Corbin preceded her in death on March 13, 1995.
She is survived by her daughter, Beverly Corbin Kilby (Steve) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; by three grandchildren, Chad Kilby (Jacob) of Bloomington, Illinois, Brent Kilby of Tulsa, Oklahoma, and Ashley Kilby Atwell (Matt) of Tulsa, Oklahoma; and by three great-grandchildren, Jacob Kilby, Austin Kilby, and Katelyn Kilby and two step great-grandchildren, Madison Atwell and Peyton Atwell.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, August 28, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, August 28, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Greg Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in the Bloomfield Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Terry Wayne Mason, son of the late Gerald Mason and Betty Tanner Mason, was born on June 10, 1960 in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on August 22, 2021 at his residence in Dexter at the age of 61 years.
Mr. Mason was a former truck driver.
On February 14, 1995, in Bernie, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Ramona Montgomery. Mrs. Mason survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife, Ramona, he is survived by two step-daughters, Amanda J. Hunsaker of Dexter, and Kristin Hunsaker of Maine; by his brother, Tom Mason of Essex; by two step-brothers, Matt Underhile of Dexter and Chris Underhile of Sikeston; by his sister, Angela Smith of Poplar Bluff; and by his grandchild, Misha Hunsaker.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Brandi Nicole Mason; and by two sisters, Dana Sue Mason and Trenia Lee Mason.
Visitation will be held at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter on Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 10:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
A memorial service will then be conducted at the Lighthouse Christian Center on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Tim Russell officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Clarence Gene Miller, son of the late Lloyd Raymond and Minnie Christine Staggs Miller, was born April 30, 1945, in East Prairie and departed this life on August 22, 2021, in Cape Girardeau at the age of 76 years.
Gene was a mechanic and employed with Raffety Farms for many years and was a member of the Full Gospel Church in East Prairie.
On December 15, 1973, in Mississippi County, he was united in marriage to Barbara Hancock Miller who preceded him in death on June 8, 2011.
He is survived by three sons, Billy Miller, Chris Miller and Tim Miller all of East Prairie; one daughter, Rhonda Linebaugh of Cape Girardeau; one brother, Stanley Miller of Bertrand; five sisters, Delores Houseman of Bertrand, Carlene Summerfield of East Prairie, Melinda Sweeney of Dexter, Becky Miller of East Prairie and Sandy Rushing of Blodgett; nine grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren.
Other than his wife, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Peggy Joyce Siars and Pat Lowry.
Visitation will be held at Full Gospel Church in East Prairie on Wednesday August 25, 2021, from 5 p.m. until 8 p.m. Funeral services will be conducted Thursday at 11 a.m. with Bro. Eric McGruder officiating. Burial will follow in Dogwood Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Derrick Loomes, Robert Easley, Jared Vines, Josh Rodgers, Floyd Aters Jr., Devon Linbaugh and Randy Vines. Honorary pallbearers will be Nathan Aters and Daelin Loomes.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Clarence Haley Culver of Dexter, Missouri passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family on August 22, 2021 at the age of 78.
Haley was born in Maynard, Arkansas on October 24, 1942 to William David Culver and Treva Melvina Poore Culver. He served in the United States Army and moved to Dexter after returning from Vietnam, where he remained a lifelong resident. He was employed at Monarch Feed for 40+ years until he retired.
Haley's greatest joy in life came from spending time with family and friends. He was a kind hearted man who was always willing to lend a hand without hesitation. He loved gardening, watching western movies, fishing and listening to country music. He attended Morehouse General Baptist Church.
Surviving Haley is his life partner Patsey Hays; four daughters Tracey (Jamie) Robertson of Bernie, Missouri, Toni Brown of Dexter, Missouri, Laura Lee (Roy) Stickles of Bloomfield, Missouri and Anita (Dan) Courington of Crestview, Florida; seven grandchildren (that lovingly called him "PaPa Gourd Head") Ashley, Jessie, Layla, Chris (Morgan), Laura "Boo" (Jordan), Grant and Taylor; four great grandchildren Clayton, Aidan, Liam and River; three brothers Harley Culver of Pocahontas, Arkansas, Kenneth Culver of Chipley, Florida and Ardell (Marge) Culver of Bridgewater, Virginia.
Haley was preceded in death by his parents, William and Treva Culver, brother Bill Culver, sisters Glenda Culver and Susie Boyer.
Visitation will be Wednesday August 25, 2021 from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Watkins and Son Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Service will be held on Wednesday August 25, 2021 at 7:00 p.m. with Brother Ronnie Stevens of Bloomfield, Missouri officiating.
Interment will be held on Thursday August 26, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Watkins and Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.
Danny Ray Kirkman, son of Jo Kirkman Burleson and the late Jerry Owens, was born on July 7, 1966, in Dexter, Missouri, and departed this life on August 19, 2021, in Dexter at the age of 55 years.
Mr. Kirkman was formerly a machine operator for Faurecia in Dexter, as well as an officer at SECC. He was a fan of classic cars, sports cars, and Corvettes. He enjoyed trout fishing at Bennett Springs, photography, cooking, the outdoors, and riding Harley motorcycles.
On July 1, 1989, in Bloomfield, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Regina Marie Latimore. They moved to Springfield and Regina finished school at Missouri State University. After several years they returned to the Southeast Missouri area to assist their aging family. They had common interests and enjoyed each other’s company.
He is survived by his wife, Regina Marie Latimore Kirkman of Sikeston; by his mother, Jo Burleson of Dexter; by his brother, Martin Risse Jr. of St Louis; by his sister, Anna Risse of Fairfield, Maryland; by his aunt, Sharon Kirkman of Dexter; by three nieces, Abby Risse, Lilly Risse and Conner Moore; by two nephews, Bradley Risse and Colten Moore; and by his great-nephew, Carson Moore and great-niece, Jayda Shafer.
He was preceded in death by his father, Jerry Owens and by his step-father, Earl Burleson; by his grandmother, Ruth Sprinkle; and by his brother-in-law, David Glin Moore.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, August 27, 2021, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
A celebration of Danny’s life will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel in Dexter on Friday, August 27, 2021, at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Paul Choate officiating.
If you have pictures, memories, or poems that you would like to share please bring them.
A continuation will be held at one of Danny’s favorite restaurants, The Hickory Log, bar area has been reserved for guests.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
