Melissa Elaine Cobb, daughter of Karen Brown-Frizielle Cobb and the late Kevin Frizielle, was born in Pontiac, Michigan on December 9, 1984 and departed this life at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri on July 18, 2023 at the age of 38.
Melissa was a homemaker and employed by Endeavor Healthcare. She was a dedicated wife, mother, and Gigi. There was nothing she loved more in the world than her daughters and especially her granddaughter. She loved plants, animals, and especially Christmas. She could take any ordinary thing and find a way to craft it into the most beautiful décor for the holidays. She will always be remembered for her Christmas Spirit and for being the “Crazy Christmas Lady”. Melissa never met a stranger anywhere she went. If you have crossed her path, she surely started a conversation with you and left a little happiness with you.
She was married to Dustin Cobb in Greenville, Missouri on March 1, 2010. Mr. Cobb survives in their home in Bernie.
Other survivors include her mother, Karen Cobb of Bernie, Missouri; by three daughters, Sidney Cobb & fiancé Dalton Headley of Malden, Missouri, by Lesley Cobb and Mandy Cobb both of Bernie, Missouri; by one granddaughter, Stella Headley; also by other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death other than by her father, by her grandparents, Charles and Patricia Brown.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Friday, July 21, 2023 from 11:30 AM until 2:00 PM. Memorial services will then be conducted at 2:00 P.M. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel with Kent Kassinger officiating. Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Don Walters, son of the late Marvin Walters and Lillian Brown Walters, was born on March 17, 1940, in Malden, Missouri, and departed this life on July 13, 2023, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 83 years.
Mr. Walters was a veteran of the United States National Guard, serving for six years. He was the owner of Don’s Upholstery, a former bus driver for Bernie Public Schools, and a former EMT. He attended Sunnyvale General Baptist Church in Malden, Missouri.
He was united in marriage to Loretta Barnes, on June 4, 1971, in Bernie, Missouri.
He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Loretta Walters of Dexter, Missouri; by his son Brad Walters and wife Joni of Jackson, Missouri; by his daughter-in-law, Angie Smothers of Bernie, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Ashlee Smothers, Tara Smothers (TC Gromer), Brayden Walters, and Ava Walters; and by three great-grandchildren, Carter Gromer, Keylee Gromer, and Keeton Gromer.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Royce Lee Smothers; and by his sister, Patsy Kay Barnes.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Monday, July 17, 2023, 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, July 17, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. with Rev. James Hamlett officiating. Interment will follow in the Chalk Bluff Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Dorothy Eaton, daughter of the late Lloyd Miller and Gladys Patterson Miller, was born on February 18, 1943, in McNairy, Tennessee, and departed this life on July 11, 2023, at her residence in Parma, Missouri, at the age of 80 years.
Mrs. Eaton was a former convenience store manager, and she was a member of the Catron Baptist Church in Catron, Missouri.
On November 20, 1959, in Catron, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Samuel Eaton. Mr. Eaton preceded her in death on October 18, 2019.
She is survived by three daughters, Angela Hardin and husband Yancey of Catron, Missouri, Samantha Brown and husband Ricky of Clarkton, Missouri, and Sue Eaton of Parma, Missouri; by her special niece and caregiver, Sharon Leonard; by her brother, Bobby Miller and wife Nanci of Clinton, Tennessee; by four grandchildren, Bradley Hardin, Ben Hardin, Zach Robinson, and Trey Brown; and by eleven great-grandchildren and one great-great grandchild.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Thomas Miller and Paul Miller; and two sisters, Margie Leonard and Linda Lawrence.
A private memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is assisting with arrangements.
Freda Williamson, daughter of the late James “Marion” Williamson and Irene Corbin Williamson, was born on August 19, 1939, in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on July 11, 2023, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 83 years.
Ms. Williamson was a former secretary for Otasco in Sikeston and the Estes Walker Knight Dealership in Dexter. She was a member of the South Pleasant Valley Church in Bloomfield, Missouri, and a resident of Bloomfield. She also enjoyed raising and selling mums.
She is survived by her brother, Glenn Williamson and wife Edith of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; and by several nephews and nieces.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, James Williamson; by her sister, Nadine Williamson; and by her nephew, Chad Williamson.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, July 14, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. Interment will follow in the Triplett Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Jacqueline "Jackie" Coleman of Dexter, Missouri, daughter of the late Howard Joseph and Ellen Charlene (Owens) Rodgers was born on June 20, 1956, in Blythe, California, and went to be with the Lord on July 09, 2023, in Campbell, Missouri, at the age of 67 years.
She lived in the Southeast Missouri area for over thirty years. Jackie was a member of Pleasant Grove Church in Dexter, Missouri.
She was a proud Veteran of the United States Army where she served as a Sergeant. After her service for the Army she went to work for Minton Farms where she worked for 34 years.
Jackie married the late Aaron O'Neal and later married Rickie Allen Coleman in 1989 and remained married to him until the time of his passing in April of 2010.
She enjoyed knitting, crafting and traveling. Jackie was a leader for the Girl Scouts and a secretary for her church. Everything she did in life she did with love in her heart and a smile on her face. The most precious time for her was spent with her family and church family. She loved to "mother" everyone she was around.
Jackie is survived by three sons, Richard (Abril) Coleman of Dexter, Missouri, Curtis (Melissa) O'Neal of Portland, Oregon, and Jimi (Tom Racioppo) O'Neal of Vancouver, Washington; five grandchildren, Javier Coleman of St. Louis, Missouri, Julie Coleman and Jackie Coleman of Dexter, Missouri, Aleyshia O'Neal of Corning, Arkansas, Aerrin O'Neal of Riverside, California; three great-grandchildren plus one on the way; one sister-in-law, Sheri Coleman of Charleston, Missouri; a very special friend, Ken Minton of Dexter, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; as well as a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by two brothers, James Rodgers and Joseph Rodgers.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral Services will follow at 12:00 p.m. with Pastor Paul Pierce officiating with Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter, Missouri in charge of all arrangements.
Interment will follow at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri, with full Military Honors.
