Randy E. Corlew, of Essex, Missouri was born on January 14, 1952, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, to the late Emory and Mary Ellen (Susie) Corlew of Essex. He went home to be with the Lord on November 13, 2024, in Winona, Missouri at the age of 72.
On August 12, 1972, he was united in marriage to his high school sweetheart and the love of his life, Carolyn Rankins at Grayridge Baptist Church in Grayridge, MO. Together, they built a life they loved. They were happily married for 46 years before Carolyn’s passing on May 11, 2019.
Randy was a devoted member of First Baptist Church of Dexter, where he served as a Deacon of the church as well as a Sunday School teacher. Randy loved the Lord and was very knowledgeable and passionate about the Bible. There was no doubt on whether or not he knew The Bible, as he could quote almost any scripture. Randy was also a dedicated farm boy, who had been farming nearly all of his life. In his free time, if he wasn’t out in the field, he could be found on the Golf Course, at Mayberry Seed Company playing cards, or hanging out in a duck blind, deer stand, or the deer woods surrounded by all of his “buddies,” and a lot of times, his sons, son-in-law, and a few of his grandchildren. One of his proudest titles, besides Dad, was being a Gramps to his 6 grandchildren. He loved all of his grandchildren and enjoyed going to watch their sporting events, programs, or whatever they were doing. Spending time with his family was important to him. His smile and giggle were contagious to everyone he came in contact with, and they will be missed greatly.
Other than his parents, and wife, Randy was preceded in death by his half-sister, Carolyn McNamara. He is survived by his half-sister, Cassandra Atkinson of Walhalla, SC; his 3 children, Clinton (Jamie) Corlew of Essex, MO, Cristi (Jason) Comfort of Dexter, MO, and Jeffrey Corlew of Essex, MO; and his grandchildren, Maci Jo Comfort, Lila Beth Corlew, Cali Celeste Comfort, Chaney Grace Corlew, Jase Holden Comfort, and Brooks Caroline Corlew.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, November 17, 2024, from 11:30 a.m. until 2:30 p.m. on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Funeral Services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at 2:30 p.m. Interment will follow in the New Essex Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to C.L.A.S.S. (Communities Loving And Supporting Students), c/o Toni Pyle, 807 Bent Creek Est, Dexter, MO 63841
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
John Mac Sells, son of the late Connie Mac Sells and Annie Pack Sells, was born on September 25, 1964, in Sikeston, Missouri, and departed this life on November 12, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 60 years.
John, a current resident of Dexter, Missouri, started his professional nursing home career working very closely with his mother, Annie Lee Sells, as an administrator at Sells Rest Home in Matthews, Missouri. After leaving Sells Rest Home, he joined the home office of SEMO Management in Sikeston, Missouri until his mother's retirement, at which point he decided to go out on his own, ultimately building a very successful corporation known as Benchmark Healthcare, with multiple facilities across Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee As CEO of Benchmark Healthcare, John was very active with the Missouri Healthcare Association (MHCA), serving on their board, as well as president for two years. Most recently, John has been spending his time helping others in the recovery community, finding great joy in witnessing the success of others and helping them reach their goals.
Those that truly knew John knew that his personality was larger than life with a smile that would light up any room. John stoically and gracefully navigated through the many life lessons he learned from, becoming the example of being the change in the face of adversity to all his friends, his family, his community and his greatest accomplishment and legacy - his three children and two grandchildren.
His family was his world and spending time with them and thoroughly enjoying all their activities was always the highlight.
He is survived by his son, Ben Sells and wife Leigh of Dexter, Missouri; by two daughters, Bailey Sells and Savannah Sells, both of Dexter, Missouri; by his brother, Ronnie Sells of Portageville, Missouri; by two grandchildren, Nora Sells and Aubrey Sells; and by his special friend, Alison Lambert Diamond of Sikeston, Missouri.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, November 18, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. David Coon officiating. Interment will follow in Dexter Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to 18 Fore Life, c/o Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri, 63841.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Sharon Daniels went home to be with the Lord at the age of 79. Sharon Kaye Boyle Daniels was born in Bernie, Missouri on March 5, 1945 to Gordon “Mutt” & Geneva Hunsperger Boyle. Sharon passed peacefully in her Parma home of 59 years with her two devoted daughters by her side in the early morning hours of November 12, 2024.
On Nov 25, 1961 Sharon married the love of her life Thomas “Tommy” Franklin Daniels. They were married for 62 years until Tommy’s passing in 2023. The two share a love story that started at the young ages of 14 & 16, stating it was love at first sight. Sharon and Tommy owned and operated Daniels’ Service Station in Parma for over 30 years working together while focusing on raising their two daughters, Kim and Tracie, in a loving Christian home. Sharon and Tommy were members of The First Baptist Church of Parma, where he served as deacon and they each were Sunday school teachers. Together they attended church faithfully with their small family.
Sharon never met a stranger and enjoyed keeping in touch with her lifelong childhood friends on a regular basis, often getting together for a visit or talking on the phone. Sharon is fondly remembered by many as being loving, kind, and fun. Sharon always took pride in her tidy home that welcomed many over the years and was often a gathering place for her daughters’ friends and neighborhood children. Sharon had a knack for making each one feel special and loved.
Sharon will be greatly missed by her two daughters: Kimberly Kaye Daniels Hampton and husband Allen of Parma, Missouri and Tracie Anne Daniels Rinehart and husband Gary of New Madrid, Missouri. Four grandchildren: Thomas Dale Eakens of Parma and Benjamin Gordon Eakens (Amber) of New Madrid, Missouri. Nancy Hampton of Nashville, Tennessee and James Hampton (Hunter) of Dexter, Missouri. Eleven great grandchildren: Bently, Jasper, Abby, Brenleigh, Lexi, Jordan, Katie, Alex, Tres, John, Gracen and one great great grandson Ridge.
Her sister, Barbara Ann “Cookie” Boyle Kean, her friends, community, church and special friends, Lora Otto and Angela Davis.
Sharon was welcomed into Heaven and reunited with her parents, her husband, Tommy, her beautiful granddaughter Megan Lanee Rinehart and her brothers Carmen Gayle Boyle & Jackie Wayne Boyle.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Saturday, November 16, 2024 from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM. Funeral services will then be conducted at 1:00 PM in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie with Rev. Marty Carlisle officiating. Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with all arrangements.
Norma Lee James, daughter of the late Dewey Christian and Mary Wells Meeks Christian, was born on September 18, 1944, in Stoddard County and departed this life on November 10, 2024, at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 80 years.
Norma was a lifelong resident of Dexter. She worked as a checker at Shipman's Market for many years. She loved cooking and visiting with her many friends. No one ever left her home hungry and always left with something she had picked up that she wanted them to have. She treasured her family time, especially with her grandchildren and great-grandson.
On December 1, 1960, in St. Louis, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Tom James - her best friend for over 60 years. Tom survives at their home in Dexter.
Along with her husband, she is survived by her two children; Tami Etherton and husband Mark of Crawfordsville, Indiana and Thomas K. James and wife Kimberly of O'Fallon, Missouri; by two brothers, Charles Meeks of Godfrey, Illinois and Donnie Meeks of Alton, Illinois; by four grandchildren, Kyle Etherton (Jessica), Jake Etherton, Aidan James (Kelly) and Callie James; and by her great-grandson, Jackson Etherton.
Other than her parents, she was preceded in death by five brothers, Willie Meeks, Gene Christian, Jess Christian, Willard Christian and Dean Christian; and by four sisters, Peggy Sielert, Eloise Nicholson, Lula Mae Cutler and Lottie Faye Christian.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, November 15, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, November 15, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow in Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Larry Glen Dick, son of the late Joe M. Dick and Velma Hawkins Dick, was born on February 26, 1939, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on November 9, 2024, at Winchester Nursing in Bernie, Missouri, at the age of 85 years.
Mr. Dick was a Veteran of the United States Army. He was a former farmer and of the Baptist faith. Larry was a long-time resident of East Prairie, Missouri, his picture is in the East Prairie Library and is called mountain man. He enjoyed gardening and being outside.
He is survived by his daughter, Amanda Courter and husband Scott of Dexter, Missouri; by his sister, Marla Stearnes of East Prairie, Missouri; and by four grandchildren, Stephenie Courter, Savanna Money, Delanie Courter, and Sydney Courter.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, David Dick; and by his sisters, Sheila LePlant and Wanda Pentland.
A memorial service will be planned at a later date.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
