Lela Mae Cooper, daughter of the late Billie Moore and Alma Eaker Moore, was born on April 6, 1929, in Malden, Missouri, and departed this life on February 7, 2022, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 92 years.
Mrs. Cooper was a former seamstress for the Gossard Plant in Malden, Missouri. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri, and a resident of Dexter.
On June 14, 1947, in Bernie, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Rev. Don Cooper. Rev. Cooper preceded her in death on February 21, 2015.
She is survived by two daughters, Judy Corbin of Dexter, Missouri and Gloria Roberts and husband Rick of Ozark, Missouri; by six grandchildren, Kevin Corbin and wife Karen, Tammy Stubblefield and husband Ernie, Deana Brents and husband Kevin, Christi Hubbard and husband Brad, Erick Roberts and wife Shannon, and Alicia Swofford and fiancé Rodney Hill; by fourteen great-grandchildren, Taylor Corbin, Jackson Hubbard, Madissen Asher and husband Logan, Jacquelyn Corbin, Jeb Hubbard, Josh Brents, Grace Roberts, Kason Swofford, Hope Roberts, Teagan Swofford, Ericka Roberts, Jagger Swofford, Rachel Hill, and Paisley Hill; and by four great-great grandchildren, Emmett Corbin, Evelyn Corbin, Caleb Brents, and Evelyn Brents.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Leon Moore and by her son-in-law, Sherrill Corbin.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, February 13, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, February 14, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Travis Lambert officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Lawrence (Larry/Maynard) Francis Steimle of Wappapello, Missouri son of the late Charles (Chas) and Clara L (Weissmueller) Steimle born on August 10, 1945 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri and passed away on February 10, 2022 in Wappapello, Missouri surrounded by his loving family at the age of 76 years.
Originally from New Hamburg, Missouri, Larry also lived in Benton, Missouri and then in Wappapello, Missouri for the past several years. Larry was a member of the VFW Post 3416 of Wappapello, Missouri. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, playing golf and was a fastpitch softball pitcher for 45 years. Larry was of the Catholic Faith.
Larry married Martha Niehaus on October 28, 1988 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
Larry is survived by his wife Martha Steimle; two daughters, Janelle (Tracy) Price of Benton, Missouri and Michelle Winsor of Portageville, Missouri; one son, Landon (Alice) Steimle of Oxford, Mississippi; two step-daughters, Tracie (Joe) Patton of Land o’ Lakes, Florida and Pamela (Greg) Lee of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; and one step-son, Jerry (Julie) Foriester of Campbell, Missouri; one brother, Marvin (Bettye) Steimle of Pacific, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, Torie (Ben) Riley, Gavin Price, Alex Winsor, Evan Winsor, Andrew Steimle, Mary-Claire Steimle, Cade Foriester, Caris Foriester, Amy Patton, Cheyenne Patton, Eddie Eastham; one great-granddaughter Ellie Riley and one great-granddaughter on the way, Heidi Riley. He was preceded in death by his parents Charles (Chas) and Clara Steimle. A host of family and friends also survive.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 at 9:30 a.m. at Saint Denis Catholic Church in Benton, Missouri with a Funeral Mass following at 11:00 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in Larry’s honor to St. Jude’s Children’s Research Hospital, Shriners Children’s Hospital in St. Louis and/or VFW post 3416 in Wappapello.
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Bernice Schultz of St. Louis, Missouri daughter of the late Charles and Della Hayes born on November 26, 1926 in Fisk, Missouri and passed away on February 11, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 95 years.
Bernice was married to Frank Lashman in 1957 until his passing on September 20, 1991. She later married Charles Schultz until his passing.
Bernice was of the Pentecostal Faith. She had a huge heart and loved everyone. She was an amazing mother. Her interest included telling jokes, laughing and dancing.
Surviving Bernice is one son Alvin (Charlotte) Lashman of St. Louis, Missouri; one daughter Betty (David) Hunt of Memphis, Tennesse; four grandchildren; several great grandchildren and several great great grandchildren; one brother is Pete Hayes and one sister June Marler. She was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Della Hayes and one brother Frank Hayes. A host of friends and family also survive.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday February 15, 2022 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Puxico, Missouri.
Graveside services will follow at Mole Hill Cemetery near Brosley, Missouri with Brother Charlie Robertson officiating and Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Puxico in charge of all arrangements.
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Phillip Lloyd Short, son of the late Odes Short and Mildred Luermann Short, was born on April 23, 1932, in Success, Arkansas, and departed this life on February 11, 2022, at Arkansas Methodist Medical Center in Paragould, Arkansas, at the age of 89 years.
Mr. Short was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in the Korean War. He was a former teacher and retired from Neelyville Schools where he taught Geography and Social Studies and he was a former farmer. He was an active member of the First General Baptist Church in Corning, Arkansas, and a resident of Neelyville, Missouri.
On October 19, 1958, in Essex, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Opal Coffey. Mrs. Short survives of their home in Neelyville.
In addition to his wife Opal, he is survived by his daughter, Renee Ritter and husband Steve of Williford, Arkansas; by his brother, Kenneth Short and wife Dottie of Houston, Texas; by two sisters, Shirley Schif of Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, and Wanda Wyatt and husband Wendell of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by his sister-in-law, Jean Isbell and husband Bob of Dexter, Missouri; by his brother-in-law, Lewis “Bud” Coffey of Dexter, Missouri; and by numerous nieces, nephews and friends.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Brad Short; by his brother, Wayne Short, and by his brother-in-law, Charles Schif.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, February 15, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Richard Robinson (Phillip’s cousin) officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 225 N Michigan Ave, Floor 17, Chicago, IL 60601.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Max Ray Summers, son of the late JB Summers and Ora Lee Elder Summers, was born on September 24, 1938, in Blytheville, Arkansas, and departed this life on February 9, 2022, at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 83 years.
Mr. Summers was a former employee of Purolator, working in quality control. He attended the Risen Church in Dexter, Missouri and was a resident of Dexter.
On March 16, 1979, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Sharon Phillips. Mrs. Summers survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife Sharon, he is survived by his son, Kevin Doug Summers of Dexter, Missouri; by his sister, Connie Avery of Somerset, Kentucky; and by three grandchildren, Justin Summers, Matthew Summers, and Candice Schroder.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers, Lonnie Summers, Coye Summers, Bill Summers, James Buford, and Robert Pelcher; and by his sister, Joyce Summers.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. Travis Lambert officiating.
Memorials may be made to Risen Church, 15 E St Francis Street, Dexter Missouri 63841, Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, 2536 Boutin Drive, Cape Girardeau Missouri 63701 or Keller Public Library, 402 West Grant Street, Dexter Missouri 63841.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
