Robert E. Borden, son of the late Donald E. Borden and Mary E. Moore Borden, was born on August 27, 1962, in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life on January 18, 2023, at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 60 years.
Mr. Borden was former employee of CC Contractors and Tyson Foods in Dexter, Missouri, and a resident of Dexter. He enjoyed fishing, Indian artifacts, and working in his yard and garden.
On August 18, 2012, in Dexter, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Mary Lois Gleave. Mrs. Borden survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to this wife, he is survived by three brothers, Terry Borden (Negaila) of Dexter, Missouri, Charlie Borden of St. Louis, Missouri, and Eugene Borden; by two sisters, Tracy Borden of Tennessee, and Della Jo Borden of Florida; and by his nephew, Terry Lee Davis of Bloomfield, Missouri.
No services are planned.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Wanda Sue Harris, daughter of the late Herman Williamson and Maurene Jackson Box, was born on January 5, 1953, in Bloomfield, Missouri, and departed this life on January 18, 2023, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 70 years.
Mrs. Harris was a homemaker and a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri. She attended the First General Baptist Church in Morehouse, Missouri. She was an avid reader, enjoyed watching westerns and traveling and she loved the Statler Brothers music. She was a wonderful caregiver to her mother before she passed.
On July 21, 1970, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Larry L. Harris. Mr. Harris survives of their home in Bloomfield.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her daughter, Lisa Harris of Senath, Missouri; by two brothers, Ronnie Acup of Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Terry Box of Dexter, Missouri; and by two nephews and a niece whom she thought of as her grandchildren, Nick Werkmeister, Cody Werkmeister, and Laura Carmack; and by other nieces and nephews.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, David Franklin Williamson, and Herman “John” Williamson; and by her sister, Linda McCarthy.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, January 22, 2023, from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Ronnie Stevens officiating. Interment will follow in the Fairview Cemetery, in Puxico, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Wanda Louise Jones Vancil, daughter of the late Jack Jones and Helen Livers Jones, was born on October 8, 1936, near Puxico, Missouri, and departed this life on January 16, 2023, at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 86 years.
Mrs. Vancil had worked for Lucas Florist in Dexter, Missouri, for over 40 years, and later she was the co-owner and operator of Gideon Care Center in Gideon, Missouri and Winchester Nursing Center and Winchester Place in Bernie, Missouri. She was a faithful member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter, where she enjoyed volunteering and serving her community. She was also a member of the Dexter Elks Lodge #2439, and Hidden Trails Country Club, and she enjoyed playing cards.
Wanda was a selfless, loving person. She could never do enough for each person she met and there wasn’t a person she wouldn’t put before herself. In her loved one’s eyes, she was one of God’s Angels on earth. She will be greatly missed but never forgotten.
On June 6, 1954, she was united in marriage to Samuel Doran Vancil. Mr. Vancil survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to her husband, Doran, she is survived by her daughter, Angela Jones and husband Don of Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters-in-law, Kathy Vancil and April Vancil, both of Dexter, Missouri; by her brother, James Dale Jones of Sugarland, Texas; by five grandchildren, Matthew Vancil and wife Faith, Ashley Vancil, Bailey Sells, Ben Sells and wife Leigh, and Jeffrey Hull; and by five great-grandchildren, Clayton McGowan, Aidan McGowan, Liam McGowan, Aubrey Sells, and Nora Sells.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by three sons, Bruce Vancil, Wade Vancil, and John Vancil; by her brother, Scott Jones and by her sister, Mona Scherer.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, January 19, 2023, from 4:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter on Friday, January 20, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. David Coon officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Anna Maria Roper, daughter of the late Joseph Munaco and Dorothy Lee Munaco, was born on February 19, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life on January 15, 2023, at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 66 years.
Mrs. Roper had worked for Fancy Farm Popcorn and Wal-Mart, and she was a resident of Bernie, Missouri. She enjoyed playing cards and spending time with her family.
She was first united in marriage to Darrell McCoy in 1975. Mr. McCoy preceded her in death on March 8, 2001. She was then united in marriage to Dewayne Roper in 2003. Mr. Roper preceded her in death in 2020.
She is survived by her son, Darrell McCoy of Bernie, Missouri; by her daughter, Tanya Guzman and husband Fernando of Bernie, Missouri; by two step-daughters, Angela Roper and Tammy Chaffin; by three brothers, Joe Munaco of Cuba, Missouri, Robert Munaco of St. Louis, Missouri, and Doyle Munaco of Ohio; and by eight grandchildren, Brian Poe, Teresa Poe, Selena Poe, Alex Guzman, Sara Guzman, Abby Roper, Shaina Chaffin, and Skylar Chaffin.
Other than by her husbands and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Poe.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, January 21, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at 10:30 a.m. Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements
Shirley Lee Campbell of Bloomfield, Missouri, daughter of the late William and Arzula (Fortner) Burns was born on January 22, 1936, at Clines Island, Missouri, and passed from this life on January 17, 2023, in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 86 years 11 months and 26 days.
She lived in the Bloomfield area the majority of her life. Shirley attended the First Baptist Church of Bloomfield. She was a member of the Dexter Eagles, VFW Auxillary and the American Legion. She loved watching westerns, making friends, spending time with her family especially spoiling her grandchildren.
Shirley is survived by two daughters, Donna Lynn O'Neal of Campbell, Missouri and Kimberley Ann Nevels of Bloomfield, Missouri; two brothers, Gene (Diane) Burns of Redding, California and Earl (Emma) Burns of St. Louis, Missouri; one sister, Mary Hollis of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; eight grandchildren and six great-grandchildren with one more on the way; five close friends, Michael Allen, Annie Livesay, Sandy Hyman, Vickie Smith and Vickie Eavers; as well as a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband; two sons Vince Brian and Gordon Wade Noland; one sister Wanda Perry.
Visitation will be held Friday, January 20, 2023, from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. with a Memorial Service following at the Watkins And Sons Funeral Chapel in Bloomfield, Missouri, with Pastor Charlie Robertson of Bloomfield, Missouri, officiating with Watkins And Sons Funeral in charge of all arrangements.
