Evelyn LaVern Griffin of Bloomfield, daughter of the late Elvin Shipley and Cleo Bess Smith, was born near Advance, Missouri on April 9, 1937, passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau on November 2, 2018, at the age of 81 years, 6 months and 24 days.

Evelyn had lived in this area all of her life. She had worked as Secretary in the family business. She was a member of God's Living Church and was a devoted student of the Bible. She had been a member of the Eastern Star and had been one of the founders of the Stoddard County Republican Club and had served as Treasurer for several decades. She enjoyed traveling with her family and friends.

On February 12, 1955, she was married to Gerald Griffin in Sardis, Mississippi.

Surviving are her husband, Gerald Griffin of Bloomfield; one son, Nathan Hale Griffin of Bloomfield; brother & sister in law, Ivan & Sue Griffin of Bloomfield; sister in law, Vivian Smith of Detroit, Michigan; nephew, Derick Griffin of Cape Girardeau , Many other nieces, nephews other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by three brothers, Howard Shipley Smith, James Carl Smith and Joseph Andrew Smith.

Visitation was held on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Lighthouse Church in Dexter.

Funeral services were held on Monday, November 5, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. at the Lighthouse Church in Dexter with the Rev. Bill Pennington of Bloomfield and Rev. Tim Russell of Dexter officiating.

Interment will follow in the Rock Point Cemetery near Advance with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield in charge of arrangements.

Sam Robinson, son of the late Louis Robinson and Louise Rogers Robinson was born on July 26, 1942 in Bloomfield, Missouri and departed this life on November 3, 2018 at his residence in Glen Allen, Missouri at the age of 76 years.

Mr. Robinson was a butcher and a resident of Bloomfield.

On April 30, 1985 he was united in marriage to Lois Robinson in Dexter.  Mrs. Robinson preceded him in death on November 16, 2017.

He is survived by one brother, Danny Robinson of Advance, Missouri.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, November 10, 2018 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM. 

Funeral services will be conducted at 1:00 PM in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Fred Ritter officiating

Robert “Bruce” Renfro, son of Mildred L. Lane Renfro was born on October 22, 1952 in Stoddard County and departed this life on October 31, 2018 at the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 66 years.

Mr. Renfro was a Veteran of the United States Army.  He was a truck driver for D & D Trucking of Essex, Missouri and a resident of Bloomfield, Missouri.

On July 6, 2004 he was united in marriage to Barbara Cossey.  Mrs. Renfro survives of the home in Bloomfield.

Survivors include, his wife Barbara; one son, Jeff McLard of Bloomfield; four daughters, Sandi McLard of Dudley, Missouri, Destiny Kanahele of Hawaii, Erin Renfro of Hawaii and Kristie Renfro of Branson, Missouri; by one brother, Daune Renfro of Dexter; two sisters, Roberta Renfro of Dexter and Diane Aguilar of Waco, Texas; by eleven grandchildren and three great-grandchildren.

A private burial service was conducted at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery.  A celebration of life service will be announced later.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter in charge of all arrangements.

Michael “Joe” Corlew, son of Mary Litzler Corlew and the late Charles Corlew was born on April 5, 1958 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on October 30, 2018 at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 60 years.

Mr. Corlew had retired from the Park Service in Wapappello.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and his family and friends and was a resident of Essex.

Survivors include: his mother, Mary Corlew; one brother, Charles Ray Corlew of Dexter; three sisters, Sandy McMullin of Essex, Charlotte Stutts of Essex and Jan Wheeler of Essex and by many nieces and nephews.

Besides his father, he was preceded in death by one brother, Rodney “Rod” Corlew.

A graveside service will be conducted on Friday, November 2, 2018 at 2:00 PM at the Essex Cemetery in Essex for family and friends.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Christian Memorials, 701 Mo-25, Dexter, Missouri 63841.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter in charge of all arrangements.

Paisley LeeAnn Hampton, daughter of Ashley Leeann Rogers and Troy Lee Hampton was born on October 30, 2018 and departed this life on October 30, 2018 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center at Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Survivors include: parents, Ashley Leeann Rogers and Troy Lee Hampton of Bernie; grandparents, Jason Schweikarth and Rachel Linville-Schweikarth of Bernie and Tammy Holmes and Michael Hampton; great-grandma, Katherine Jarrell; great-grandpa, James Linville; great-grandmother, Kay Holmes; great-grandfather, Dale Hampton and great-grandmother, Deb Hampton; four aunts Brittany Rogers, Kayla, Samantha, and Katherine Garland and one uncle Mitchell Hampton.

Memorial service will be conducted at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie on Monday, November 5, 2018 at 3:00 PM with Rev. Steve Fitzpatrick officiating.