Mildred Claudine Fulkerson Miller, daughter of the late Claude Newton Fulkerson and Lena Camille Bean Fulkerson, was born August 21, 1930, and passed on to her eternal home on April 11, 2024, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri.
Mildred was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Dexter, Missouri. She was a graduate of Bloomfield High School and was employed by Southwestern Bell Telephone Company for many years followed by her employment at Monarch Feed Mills, as Executive Secretary, then Collier Company Real Estate from where she retired.
On April 3, 1950, she was united in marriage to James Gregg Miller, Sr., in Piggott, Arkansas. To this union three children were born, Deborah Scott Miller Stidham (Mark), James Gregg Miller Jr. (Melanie) both of Dexter, Missouri, and Mary Beth Miller Williams (Rod) of Neosho, Missouri.
Mildred loved being a grandmother to James Scherer, Jason Stidham, Brent Stidham, Brandon Miller, Lauren Miller, Elliot Duckworth, and Zanna Duckworth; and great-grandmother to Lily Scherer, Holly Scherer, Callum Scherer, Holland Stidham, Kynlee Miller, Brock Miller, Landry Miller, Brody Duckworth, Emery Duckworth, and Sylas McCain.
Mildred was preceded in death by her loving husband, Jim; grandson, Jason Stidham, and son-in-law, Mark Stidham.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, April 15, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 9:45 a.m. A memorial service will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Mindy Kiepe officiating.
Mildred’s family would like to thank Central Gardens Assisted Living for their loving care while she was there, and to Cypress Point Skilled Nursing for loving and caring for Millie, as they called her, over the past two years. They would also like to thank Elara Caring for their excellent care and support during her last days and hours.
Memorials may be made to a charity of choice.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Shelby Jean Schulte, born Shelby Jean Long on September 1, 1937, in Brown Wood, has peacefully passed away on April 11, 2024, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was a dedicated individual who spent many years contributing her talents and hard work to the Inland Shoe Company.
Shelby had a deep passion for life and indulged in various hobbies and interests such as working on word search puzzles, playing card games - especially Rummy, spoiling her dearly loved children and grandchildren, but above all, she cherished having her family close and spending quality time with them.
In remembrance of Shelby's life, a visitation event will be held at the First General Baptist Church of Puxico in Puxico, Missouri on April 16, 2024, starting at 12:00 PM and followed by a Funeral Service at 1:00 PM at the same location.
She is survived by her beloved husband Ernest Schulte; loving children Wm. "Bill" Cooper (wife Patty), Justin Schulte (wife Cassandra), Gina McGowen (husband Bobby), Janet Rany (husband David); caring sister Kathy Hale (husband Bill). Fourteen loving and adorable grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
Shelby is now reunited in eternity with her father William Otis Long, mother Nora Jean Shirrel, brother Ray Dean Long, sister Shirley Long, and sister Sylvia Collins. And four very precious granddaughters.
Shelby Jean Schulte will be fondly remembered for her warmth, kindness, and the love she shared with all those fortunate enough to know her. Her legacy of love and devotion to family will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those she leaves behind. May she rest in peace.
Martha Louise Stone of Sikeston, Missouri, daughter of the late Leo and Caroline Easter (Shipman) Curd was born on February 15, 1933, in Parma, Missouri, and passed from this life on April 6, 2024, in Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 91 years.
She was of the Christian Faith.
Martha grew up in Parma and moved to Sikeston at the time of her marriage to James Huston Stanberry. She remained married to James until the time of his passing. Later in life she married James Stone and remained married until the time of his passing.
She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Martha is survived by one son, Greg Stanberry of Sikeston; five granddaughters, one grandson; ten great-grandchildren; as well as a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Stanberry; husband, James Stone; one daughter who passed at infancy, Marsha Stanberry; three sons, Kenneth, Don and Mark Stanberry.
No services are planned at this time.
Ed Pope Sr. was born on July 1, 1937, in Durant, Mississippi, and departed his life on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 86 years. He was the son of the late Floyd Allen Pope and Katherleen (Smith) Pope
He was the former owner and operator of C & E Grocery Store and C & E Auto Sales and Salvage in Dexter, Missouri. He was a licensed foster care provider and later became a residential home parent at the Stoddard County Children’s Home in Bloomfield. Ed was a Dexter resident for the majority of his life before residing in Wappapello for the last several years.
On March 5, 1955, he was united in marriage to Charlotte Elliott in Hernando, Mississippi. Mrs. Pope survives of the home.
Besides his wife, survivors include three sons, Eddie (Tracey) Pope of Dexter, Bill Pope (Stephanie) of Dudley, and Kenny (Angela) Pope of Dexter; by one daughter, Desiree (Kent) Edwards of Dexter; by one sister, Kathy Evans of Kansas; 7 grandchildren, Dede Whitaker, Keith, Amanda and Andrew Edwards, Zach, Kenton, and Drexler Pope; 12 great-grandchildren, Chelsea Bennett, Abby, Gunner and Wyatt Powell, Laney, Ryder and Kensley Edwards, Trisha and Lexi Griffin, Anastasia and Charlie Pope, and MaryLynn Boyles; also, by other relatives and friends.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2024, from noon until 2:00 PM at the Dexter First Assembly of God. Funeral services will then be conducted at 2:00 P.M. with Rev. Dale Jones officiating. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to the Dexter First Assembly of God building fund, 911 Brown Pilot Lane, Dexter, Missouri 63841.
Online Condolences: www.amick-burnetfuneralchapels.com
Donna Kay Haynes, daughter of the late James Clark and Anna Mae Florence Clark, was born on November 27, 1951, in Bellmont, Illinois, and departed this life on April 9, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 72 years.
Mrs. Haynes was a former housekeeper at Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri, and a resident of Dexter. She enjoyed watching TV game shows, and cooking, and she loved keeping her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
On May 9, 1981, in Essex, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Randy Haynes. Mr. Haynes survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with her husband, she is survived by her son, Billy Arthur of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by two daughters, Tracy Graves (Chris) of Dexter, Missouri, and Amy Arthur (Dustin Sullivan) of Dexter, Missouri; by four grandchildren, Brittany Hargrave (Kyle), Haylee Arthur, Hannah Arthur, and Christopher Graves; and by six great-grandchildren, Braxton Graves, Colton Kilburn, Easton Graves, Jaxson Arthur, Avah Roberts, and Lily Arthur.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Donald Clark, Larry Clark, Gary Clark, and Roger Clark.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, April 12, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 1:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, April 12, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Bill Pennington officiating. Interment will follow in the Hagy Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
