Mary Margaret Corder, daughter of the late Clyde Scroggins and Mildred Stobaugh Scroggins, was born on September 4, 1946, in Morrilton, Arkansas; and departed this life on May 9, 2023, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 76 years.
Mrs. Corder was a homemaker and a resident of Dexter. For many years she was the treasure for the Northwest Oaks Homeowners Association, and she worked in the election voting polls.
On June 18, 1999, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Jerry Corder. Mr. Corder survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by five daughters, Dana Jennings and husband Tim of Fisk, Missouri, Pam Belvin of Dexter, Missouri, Cindy Suiter and husband Steve of Spring Branch, Texas, Misty Gibbs and husband Bryant of Dexter, Missouri, and Cindy Dreher and husband Kenny of Marthasville, Missouri; by seven grandchildren, Amber Hampton (Brandon), Nick Suiter (Kelly), Stephanie Woodsmall (Colton), Shana Smith (Hunter), Logan Shih (Steve), Jessi Ruch (Brett) and Joshua Shidler; by twelve great-grandchildren, Shaylee, Brandon, Kenzie, Nicholas, Reed, Crue, Mabree, Emma, Edison, Grey, Murphy, and Fletcher; and by one great-granddaughter on the way.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Betty Scroggins, and Ruth Dial.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, May 11, 2023, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, May 11, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Larry Lawman officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Larry Michael Yeakey, son of the late William David Yeakey and Holly Fern Teer Yeakey, was born on September 15, 1939, and departed this life on May 9, 2023, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 83 years.
Mr. Yeakey was a retired farmer and a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri. He was of the Christian faith, and he loved traveling and fishing with his grandson Andrew.
On October 5, 1958, in Bloomfield, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Ardith Bernard. Mrs. Yeakey survives of their home in Bloomfield.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by two sons, Michael A. Yeakey of Aid, Missouri, and Douglas M. Yeakey of Baltimore, Maryland; by two sisters, Patty Christian of Dexter, Missouri, and Karen Miller of Jackson, Tennessee; and by his grandson, Andrew W. Yeakey (Katlyn) of Advance, Missouri.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Harry Yeakey and Charles Yeakey.
Graveside services for all family and friends will be conducted at Dexter Cemetery on Monday, May 15, 2023, at 11:00 a.m.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Evelyn Fay Null, daughter of the late Charles Henry Ash and Mary Hatton Ash, was born on May 25, 1945, in Caruthersville, Missouri, and departed this life on May 9, 2023, at Memory Lane in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 77 years.
Mrs. Null had worked for Elders Manufacturing in Dexter, and Teen-Town in Puxico, and she retired as a homemaker for VNA. She attended Christ Gospel Church in Puxico, Missouri and was a resident of Puxico. She loved Karaoke.
On October 29, 1960, in Puxico, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Donald Null. Mr. Null preceded her in death on December 23, 2010.
She is survived by four sons, Darren Null and wife Jenny of Bloomfield, Missouri, Danny Null and wife Shawna of Puxico, Missouri, Charles Randell Null and wife Christa of Puxico, Missouri, and Doyle Lee Null and wife Karen of Puxico, Missouri; by three sisters, Phyllis Hodge of Jackson, Missouri, Lynn Cannon of Cottage Hills, Illinois, and Flora Cooley of Milton, Florida; and by twenty-five grandchildren; and twenty-three great-grandchildren.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Donald Ray Null; and by two brothers, Stephen Ash, and James Ash.
Visitation will be held at Lighthouse Christian Church on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted at Lighthouse Christian Church on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Ray Sunday officiating. Interment will follow in Ash Hill Cemetery in Fisk, Missouri. A meal will be served back at the church for friends and family following the service at the cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Alvin Newberry, son of the late Henry Benton Newberry and Lola May Newberry, was born on June 10, 1945, in Ava, Missouri, and departed this life on May 8, 2023, at this residence in Bloomfield, Missouri, at the age of 77 years.
Mr. Newberry was a former welder for John Deere in Moline, Illinois and Turnbull in Gulfport, Mississippi.
On October 18, 1994, in Gulfport, Mississippi, he was united in marriage to Carol Whitaker. Mrs. Newberry preceded him in death on March 27, 2021.
He is survived by his son, Tim Newberry of Moline, Illinois; by two daughters, Nita Newberry and Nikki Newberry both of Moline, Illinois; by his step-son, Randy Baker of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his step-daughter, Karen Baker of Bloomfield, Missouri; by his sister, Wanda Fowler of Hamilton, Alabama; by three grandchildren, Henley Blue Newberry, Nija Newberry, and Seaghan Newberry; and by one great-grandchild, Patrin Newberry.
Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sons, Alan Newberry and Marty Newberry; by his brother, Vern Newberry; by three sisters, Kris Newberry, Barb Newberry, and Janet Williams; by his grandson, Hawk Benton Newberry; and by his great-granddaughter, Luna Newberry.
No services are planned.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Donald Wayne Jackson, son of the late Hugh Aaron Jackson and Sarah Gilooly Jackson, was born on October 18, 1938, in Kennett, Missouri, and departed this life on May 7, 2023, at Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 84 years.
Mr. Jackson was a former employee of International Hat Factory and Elders Manufacturing, in Dexter, Missouri, where he worked in management, and he was also a farmer, working on the family farm. He was a member of the Bernie Church of Christ in Bernie, Missouri, and a resident of Dexter, Missouri.
On January 4, 1964, in Bernie, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Janice Warren. Mrs. Jackson preceded him in death on September 27, 2011.
He is survived by his son, Jerry Jackson of Dexter, Missouri; by his brother, J. L. Milligan and wife Amy of Dexter, Missouri; by his sister, Beverly Marley and husband Ronald of Clarkton, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Quintin Jackson and wife Angela, Sarah Simptkins and husband David, Lauren Peters, and Emily Billingsley and husband Brent; and by five great-grandchildren.
Other than by his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter, Vicki Peters; and by three sisters, Bonnie Mickey, Lillian Milligan and Lola Crawford.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, May 12, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 12, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. with Stan Dauck officiating. Interment will follow in the Smith Stevenson Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Children’s Homes Inc, 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, Arkansas 72450
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
