Obituaries
In Memory of John DeRosia
August 28th 2018 by Dee Loflin
John DeRosia, son of the late Maurice John DeRosia and Helen Jo Ervin Slaughter was born on December 25, 1945 in Vermont, Tennessee and departed this life on August 25, 2018 at his residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 73.
Mr. DeRosia was a retired Sergeant in the United States Army.
Mr. DeRosia was united in marriage to Marilyn Stinnett on January 23, 2002 in Paragould, Arkansas. Mrs. DeRosia survives of the home in Dexter.
Survivors include: his wife; one son, Jeremiah McCluskey of Orlando, Florida; one daughter, Marie Dawn Snider (Stan) of Dexter; two brothers, Floyd Slaughter of Parris, Tennessee, Pat DeRosia of Memphis, Tennessee; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers and one sister.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, August 29, 2018 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 PM. Following the visitation, a graveside service will be conducted at 1:00 PM at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery with Tim Zych officiating.
Last Updated on August 28th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb1o/In-Memory-of-John-DeRosia
In Memory of Jeremy Wayne Vemula
August 27th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Jeremy Wayne Vemula, the precious son of Jessey and Brittany (Revelle) Vemula, was born into the arms of the angels on August 24, 2018.
Born at 36 weeks, he weighed 7 lbs and was 18 inches long.
Although Jeremy never spent any time with us on earth, he was very loved and touched many lives. Our little angel will never be forgotten.
In addition to his parents, he is survived by his big brother, Jordan; his maternal grandparents, Lyndel and Elizabeth Revelle; his paternal grandmother, Sheba Vemula; his uncle Joel Vemula and wife, Mona; and his aunt, Nissey Vemula.
He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Rev. Charles Vemula.
Graveside serves were held on August 25, 2018 in Siddipet, India, where his parents currently reside and are missionaries in that region.
Brittany and Jessey would like to personally thank everyone for the love and support that they have shown during this time of grief. They ask that any memorial donations be made to the Genral Baptist International Mission Headquarters in Poplar Bluff, Missouri/Vemula India Ministry.
Last Updated on August 27th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb1j/In-Memory-of-Jeremy-Wayne-Vemula
In Memory of Ella Malissa Green
August 27th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Ella Malissa Green passed away on August 26, 2018 in Dexter, Missouri at her residence. Malissa was born in Corning, Arkansas on February 19, 1921. She was 97 years old. She was the daughter of Frances M Green and Carrie (Lancaster) Green. She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Eldon R. Green of Wynne, Arkansas, two sisters, Nellie Mae (Almer) Watson of Corning, and Mary C. (Vernon) Watson of Peoria, Illinois.
Malissa never married and had no children except the hundreds of students that she loved and taught.
She is survived by many Nieces and Nephews that love her.
Malissa began her education in the Corning grade school, graduated from Corning High, class of 1939 and concluded with a Masters degree from Arkansas State University.
She was a teacher from over 40 years, starting in White School, a two room, grade school in Rural Corning (six miles east). She taught at other schools in Arkansas and Missouri, retiring in 1981 from Dexter’s Central Grade School. She was a long-time member of the Dexter Memorial Hospital Auxiliary.
Her main focus in life was Teaching, her Lord and her Church. She was a member of First Baptist Church of Dexter.
Services will be held at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Mo with Rev. Mark Smith officiating.
Visitation will be held from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. on August 28, 2018 at the funeral home, with services immediately following.
Burial will be in Corning Cemetery in Corning, Arkansas.
Last Updated on August 27th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb1h/In-Memory-of-Ella-Malissa-Green
In Memory of Gary Lee Cobb
August 27th 2018 by Dee Loflin
Gary Lee Cobb, son of the late Vonda Lee Cobb and Viola Mae Wheatley, was born in Torch, Missouri on May 22, 1951 and departed this life at his residence in Bernie, Missouri on August 24, 2018 at the age of 67.
Mr. Cobb had worked for DAEOC out of Portageville, Missouri, had been a farmer and was of Baptist Faith.
He was united in marriage to Velma Jean Lambert in East Prairie, Missouri on June 16, 1969. Mrs. Cobb survives in their home in Bernie.
Survivors include two daughters, Cary Cobb & Jeff Janson of Malden, Missouri and Wendy Pulliam & J.D. Massey of Bernie, Missouri; by two brothers, Mark Cobb of Sikeston, Missouri and Larry Cobb of Malden, Missouri; by four sisters, Brenda Patterson of Cookeville, Tennessee, Ruth Anspach of Sikeston, Missouri, Debbie Farrenburg of Farrenburg, Missouri and Karen Lee of Bernie, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Tesla, Jessie, Sahara, Rileigh and Jake; by six great-grandchildren, Maddieson, Nicholas, Zayden, Jordyn, Aria and Braelyn; also by other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by one daughter, Sherry Ann Cobb; by one brother Michael Cobb.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Monday, August 27, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.
Funeral services will then be conducted at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie.
Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery. Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.
Last Updated on August 27th 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb1c/In-Memory-of-Gary-Lee-Cobb
In Memory of Mary Ellen Davis
August 23rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
Mary Ellen Davis, daughter of the late Ben Wilkerson and Della Haislip Wilkerson was born on December 26, 1929 in Fisk, Missouri and departed this life on August 22, 2018 at Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 88 years.
Mrs. Davis was a homemaker and attended the Second General Baptist Church in Dexter.
On November 19, 1949 she was united in marriage to Carl H. Davis. Mr. Davis preceded her in death on February 17, 2005.
Survivors include; three daughters, Marsha Adams and husband David of Dexter, Mo., Carol Davis and husband Dan Massingham of Poplar Bluff, Mo., Lisa Robertson and husband Lee of Poplar Bluff, Mo; by two brothers, James Wilkerson of West Plains, Mo., and Ken Wilkerson of Melbourne, Fl. ; by three sisters, Mildred Coulson of Hickman, Ky, Louetta Kenna of Poplar Bluff, Mo. and Jeanette Winder of Jackson, Mo.; by five grandchildren, Travis Adams, Tyler Bader, Logan Bader, Travis Robertson and Tara Barnes; by six great-grandchildren, Karsen Adams, Kendall Adams, Kole Bader, Davis Bader, Aiden Robertson and Weston Robertson.
Besides her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Virgil Wilkerson and John Wilkerson; by one sister, Nellivee Chronister.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, August 25, 2018 from 10:00 to 11:00 AM.
Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 AM on Saturday, August 25, 2018 with Rev. Jeff Roth officiating. Interment will follow at the Shiloh Cemetery at Shook, Mo.
Memorials may be made to 18 Fore Life, C/O Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri, 63841.
Last Updated on August 23rd 2018 by Dee Loflin
https://showmetimes.com/Blogpost/vb0p/In-Memory-of-Mary-Ellen-Davis
