Larry Gene Smith, son of the late William Brice Smith and Bertha Mae Love Smith Treadwell, was born May 1, 1938 in Windyville, Missouri and departed this life on January 25, 2023 at the age of 84.
Pastor Larry Smith served over 60 years in the ministry. He began his first pastorale in 1962 at Emerson Street Church of God in Kennett, Missouri where he served for 9 ½ years. He also served in Shreveport, LA and at Inspiration Church of God in Eastland, Texas before coming back to serve in his hometown of East Prairie for 12 years. After retirement, he continued to serve at Tanner Street Church of God as interim pastor for several years, before he returned to East Prairie, to once again serve as interim pastor, and then later as Pastor Emeritus.
He served on many boards and committees during his time in the ministry and was passionate supporter of mission work. He travelled on many trips to serve over the years. Including the Philippines, Japan, Hong Kong, Taipei, Taiwan, Guatemala and Honduras.
He was a diligent worker and would do whatever job needed to be done. Many days in his “retirement” he could be found climbing a ladder and repairing something at the church. Pastor Larry was instrumental in envisioning and building the Family Life Center at the First Church of God in East Prairie, which has become a community gathering place. He continued to serve the Lord until his death. His absence from this life will be mourned but we rejoice in his homecoming.
On July 12, 1959, in the Pultight Church of God in East Prairie, he married Ruby Wilson and they had 63 wonderful years together before Larry was called home.
Other than his wife he is survived by three special nieces, Rhonda (Harry) Brack, Elizabeth (Blake) Story and Olivia (Jeremy) Lueder; two special nephews, Jonathan (Haley) Brack and Jeremy (Tina) Lewis; special great nieces and nephews, Wade Brack and baby Brack, Kendriya and Jersee Story; Special friends, Georgetta and Dave Stephenson; many nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Micki Smith; nephew, Wayne Smith; and his step-father, James Delmar Treadwell.
Visitation will be held Saturday January 28, 2023, at the First Church of God in East Prairie from 11 a.m. until time of service at 1 p.m. with Pastor Dawn Walters officiating. Burial will follow at the East Prairie Memorial Park Cemetery in East Prairie.
Pallbearers will be Jeremy Lewis, Jonathan Brack, Harry Brack, Jeremy Lueder, Blake Story and Danny Ivie.
Honorary pallbearers will be Jerry Wilson, Terry Wilson, Donnie Wilson, Helen Lewis, Bill Lewis, Freddy Daniels, Madge Daniels, Lloyd Smith, Kevin Walters, Shirley Ivie.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Vicki Lynn Haas, daughter of the late Carl Haas and Donna Kennedy Haas, was born in Mansfield, Ohio on January 28, 1965 and departed this life at Bernie, Missouri on January 21, 2023 at the age of 57.
Ms. Haas was a Machinist before her retirement. She was a Master Babysitter, beloved Aunt and friend.
Survivors include one sister, Sheri Palmer & husband John of Bernie; by two brothers, Carl Haas of Phoenix, Arizona and Robert Haas of Bernie, Missouri; by four nieces, Nicole Palmer, Heather Wooldridge & husband Chad, Juanna Bradshaw and Ashley Palmer; by one nephew, Andrew Rhinehart; by seven great nephews and nieces, Madison, Mason, Willow, Presley, Ayden, Grayson and Scarlett; also by other relatives and friends.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Thursday, January 26, 2023 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Thursday, January 26, 2023 starting at 2:00 P.M. Pastor Dale Hartle officiating.
Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Thomas Franklin Daniels, son of the late Johnnie Franklin Daniels and Bernice Henson Daniels, was born in Parma, Missouri on February 26, 1943 and departed this life at Missouri Delta Medical Center in Sikeston, Missouri on January 19, 2023 at the age of 79.
Mr. Daniels had retired from UPS in 2007. He was also Owner/Operator of Daniels Service Station in Parma, Missouri for 34 years. He had served his community by being the Fire Department Captain for 25 years, City Alderman, and Head of the Parma Civil Defense for several years. He was also a member and Deacon of Parma First Baptist Church.
He was united in marriage to Sharon Kay Boyle in Bernie, Missouri on November 25, 1961. Mrs. Daniels survives in their home in Parma.
Other survivors include two daughters, Kimberly Hampton & husband Allen of Parma, Missouri and Tracie Rinehart & husband Gary of New Madrid, Missouri; by two grandchildren, Thomas Eakens & Ben Eakens; by seven great-grandchildren, Bently Rooker, Jasper Eakens, Abby Eakens, Brenleigh Eakens, Alexia Eakens, Jordan Eakens and Katie Eakens; also by other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by one granddaughter, Megan Rinehart; by two brothers, Irvin Daniels and J.E. Daniels.
Graveside services will be conducted Saturday, January 21, 2023 at Bernie Cemetery in Bernie, Missouri starting at 10:00 A.M. with Rev. Marty Carlisle officiating. Interment will follow. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
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.
