Marion Thompson, son of the late John Edgar Thompson and Lizzie Miller Thompson, was born on May 10, 1935, in Scotland, Arkansas, and departed this life on June 14, 2024, at The Arbors at Dunsford Court in Sullivan, Missouri, at the age of 89 years.

Mr. Thompson was a former employee of Tetra Pak in Sikeston, Missouri and a resident of Dexter, Missouri. During his time in Sikeston, Mr. Thompson was honored to have served as Councilman and Mayor.

He is survived by two daughters, Tonia Thompson Sayre and husband John of Flemingsburg, Kentucky, and Rissa Thompson Hartman and husband James of Cuba, Missouri; by his brother, Bill Thompson of Texas; by his sister Ruth Bradley of Conway, Arkansas; by his granddaughter, Mahrysa Harmon and husband Mike; and by four great-grandchildren, Kyle Killeen, Max Harmon, Hattie Harmon and Kadence Harmon.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by five brothers: Otis, Edgar (Dean), Oral, Joe, and John (Jay).

Graveside services will be held at Pleasant Grove Cemetery in Scotland, Van Buren County, Arkansas on Thursday, June 27, 2024, at 10:00 a.m.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.

Darren Dixon, son of the late Donald Dixon and Evelyn Smith Dixon, was born on August 2, 1976, in Cahokia, Illinois, and departed this life on June 21, 2024, at his residence in Advance, Missouri, at the age of 47 years.

Mr. Dixon was a Corporal with the Stoddard County Sheriff’s Department, the owner of Triple D Woodworking, and an Emergency Medical Technician. He loved the outdoors and spending time with his grandchildren.

On January 4, 2020, in Malden, Missouri, he as united in marriage to Cortne Cornelison. Mrs. Dixon survives of their home in Advance.

Along with his wife, he is survived by three sons, Gregory Sherman, Dakota Dixon and Ethan Hilderman of Mexico, Missouri; by four daughters, Madison Dixon (Cain Lusk) of Malden, Missouri, Hannah Dixon (Andrew Winn) of Malden, Missouri, Brianna Magee (Austin) of Piggott, Arkansas, and Kendal Hilderman (James Branson) of Mexico, Missouri; by two brothers, Darrel Dixon (Debbie) of Cahokia, Illinois; and Jamie Schatz of Dexter, Missouri; by two sisters, Kim James (Kevin) of Campbell, Missouri; and Melissa Hillis (Raymond) of Malden, Missouri; and by five grandchildren, Hensley, Oakley, Ruby, Graycen, and Ellie.

Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Phoenix Davidovich officiating. Interment will follow in the Rosewood Cemetery in Malden, Missouri.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.

Ronald Gene Palmer Sr., son of the late John Wesley Palmer Jr. and Dorothy Beatrice Robinson Palmer, was born in Bernie, Missouri on April 2, 1942 and departed this life at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on June 14, 2024 at the age of 82.

Mr. Palmer was in the United States Navy, serving his country for 21 years. Following his retirement he Owned and Operated, Palmer’s Auto Salvage in Bernie, Missouri. He was a resident of Bernie.

Survivors include two sons, Ronald Gene Palmer Jr. & wife Carolyn and by Jason Blair Palmer & wife Kristie all of Bernie, Missouri; by three brothers, Larry Palmer of Bloomfield, Missouri, Johnny Palmer & wife Sheri of Bernie, Missouri and Randy Palmer & wife Vivian of Tampa, Florida; by four sisters, Linda Fay Merritt, Sandra Kay Cryts and

Sally Cloninger all of Bernie, Missouri and Brenda Smith & husband Larry of Bloomfield, Missouri; by eight grandchildren, Shawn Embrey, Ronald Palmer III, Bobby Dale Palmer & wife Erin, Tiffany Faye Glass, William Holden Robinson, Samantha Nichole Palmer, Rachel Murphy & husband Dalton and Justin Stanfield; by numerous great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren; also by nieces, nephews, family and friends.

He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by his step-mother, Annie Lee Farr Palmer; his daughter, Rhonda Ann Palmer; by one brother, Jackie Wayne Palmer Sr.; by three sisters, Rita Burch, Linda Jane Ford and Debra Kay Palmer in infancy.

Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Monday Morning, June 24, 2024 from 11:00 am until 1:00 pm. Funeral Services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie at 1:00 pm with Rev. Ivan Mekan officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Full Military Honors. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.

Ron Gaines of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri was born in Dexter Missouri on July 22, 1943 to Mary and Denton Gaines.  He died on March 12, 2024 at SSM Health in Lake St. Louis, Missouri.  He was 80 years old.

He is survived by his children, Kevin Gaines of O'Fallon, Missouri, Robin McCormick of Wentzville, Missouri and grandchildren, Harper Gaines and Christopher Gaines of O'Fallon, Missouri and Ava McCormick of Wentzville, Missouri and a sister Renee Gaines of Dexter, Missouri.

Ron worked at McDonald Douglas Boeing from 1963 to 1998.

He was a trustee at the villas where he lived in Dardenne Prairie.

His hobbies included golf, woodworking, and having the guys over for a good card game.  He was a Bearcat...playing basketball at Dexter High School.

The greatest joy of Ron's life was spending time with his kids, Kevin and Robin and his grandkids, Harper, Christopher, and Ava.  he enjoyed going to their activities and supporting them in they lives.

A celebration of life will be held on June 27, 2024.