Williams “Bill” A. Miranda, son of the late Manuel Miranda and Irene Silva Miranda was born on September 7, 1938 at Somerville, Massachusetts, and departed this life in Southeast Health of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, on January 22, 2021 at the age of 82.
Mr. Miranda served his country as a 20-year veteran of the United States Marine Corp, retiring as a E-7 Gunnery Sergeant. After military retirement, he returned to Dexter where he was the Plant Manager for The Munter’s Corporation, was the former manager for several Southeast Missouri Kentucky Fried Chicken restaurant’s, and was the former maintenance supervisor for the First Baptist Church in Dexter. He attended the First Assembly of God Church in Dexter, was the former Commander of the Kenady-Hanks Post 51 American Legion in Dexter and was a former member of the Kenady-Hanks Post Military Honor Guard.
He was united in marriage to Mary Martin on June 25, 1960 at San Fernando, California. Mrs. Miranda survives of the home in Dexter.
Besides his wife, he is survived by two sons, Richard (Pam) Miranda of Sikeston and Kevin (Tina) Miranda of Springfield: by two daughters, Linda Miranda and Kelly (Jeremy) Grams, both of Dexter; by one brother, Richard Miranda of Buena Vista, California; by one sister, Joann Hormuth of Borrego Springs, California; by nine grandchildren, LaTisha (Britt) Arnold, Caleb (Analise) Miranda, Connor Miranda, Tera (Shannon) Eubanks, Kyle (Allison) Espey, Miranda (Leighton) Hensley, Devon Rogers, Jaxen Grams and Jett Grams; and by twelve grandchildren, Taven Owens, Braxton Arnold, Dyson Arnold, Kannon Arnold, Skylon Arnold, Austin Eubanks, Aubrie Eubanks, Blakelee Hensley, Walker Hensley, Layla Hensley, Kal Espey and Lucas Standridge.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Melanie Miranda.
Friends may call at the Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. on Monday, January 25, 2021. Funeral services will then be conducted at 1:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Mike Kohlbaker officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with Full Military Honors.
Memorials may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Plaza, Memphis, Tennessee 38105-9959.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Gerald Leon Norman, son of the late John Henry Norman and Beulah Marsh Norman, was born on July 14, 1942 in Harvell, Missouri, and departed this life on January 18, 2021 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, at the age of 78 years.
Mr. Norman is a Veteran of the United State Army, serving in Vietnam. He was a former Civil Service employee, working as a mechanic. He was a resident of Dudley, Missouri.
He is survived by three children, Michele Carrell and husband Darren of Dallas, Texas, Melinda Miranda and husband Diego of San Antonio, Texas, and Matthew Norman and wife Angela of Corpus Christi, Texas; by two brothers, Johnny Norman of Illinois and Larry Norman of rural Dexter, Missouri; by his companion, Patricia Evans of Dudley, Missouri; and by five grandchildren, Ashton Guerrero, Colton Carrell, Austin Guerrero, Reyann Guerrero, and Kileigh Carrell.
He was preceded in death by his parents; by his sister, Louella Luckett; and by five brothers, Tom Norman, Nate Norman, Everett Norman, Lindell Norman, and Glenn Norman.
A memorial service will be held at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery on Monday, January 25, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. with full military honors.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
Dorothy Marie Biggs, daughter of the late James Franklin Wallace and Bertie Lawson Wallace, was born in Kennett, Missouri on December 2, 1931 and departed this life at Ridgeview Living Community in Malden, Missouri on January 21, 2021 at the age of 89.
Mrs. Biggs was a homemaker and attended First Baptist Church of Parma, Missouri.
Survivors include one son, Danny Biggs & wife Phyllis of Parma, Missouri; by nine grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents, by one son, Darrell Gene Biggs; and by one sister, Betty Osmer.
No services are being planned at this time. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of all arrangements.
Timothy Wade Shelton, son of the late James E. Shelton and Patsy J. Schrader Shelton was born in Poplar Bluff, Missouri on September 23, 1966 and departed this life at his residence in Bernie, Missouri on January 18, 2021 at the age of 54.
Mr. Shelton was a farmer throughout his life.
He was united in marriage to Kelli D. Pickard in Malden, Missouri on March 31, 1990. Mrs. Shelton survives in their home in rural Bernie.
Other survivors include one brother Michael James Shelton & wife Diane of Malden, Missouri; by his mother-in-law, Jeannie Pickard of Campbell, Missouri; by two brother-in-laws, Steven Pickard of Malden, Missouri and Christopher Pickard of Campbell, Missouri; by one sister-in-law, Kathy Neely of Campbell, Missouri; by his nieces and nephews; also by other relatives and many friends. The family would like to thank those close for their support and help with Tim’s care.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by his beloved dog, Zoe, which will be buried with him.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Friday, January 22, 2021, from 11:00 A.M. until 12:00 P.M. Funeral services will then be conducted at 12:00 P.M. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie with Pastor Mark Pickard officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of all arrangements.
Maxine Garner was born June 24, 1932 to Vevlean Hamby Clary in Bloomfield, Missouri. She departed from this life on January 17, 2021, at her home in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 88.
Maxine married Robert Dale "Bob" Garner on July 13, 1950, in Piggott, Arkansas. They were devoted to one another and raised five children together.
She joined her husband and worked at the family business, Busy B's Lumber Co. in Dexter until her retirement. After she retired, Maxine enjoyed gardening. She also was able to devote even more time to the spoiling of her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Everyone knew Grandma Garner's was the place for cookies and ice cream cones.
Maxine was a faithful member of the Dexter Church of Christ.
She is survived by her daughters, Debby (Vernon) Allen of Dexter, Vicki (Phillip) Walker of Bartlett, Tennessee; and sons Ron (Julie) Garner, Scott (Emily) Garner, both of Dexter, and one daughter-in-law Jody Garner, of Dyersburg, Tennessee. She leaves behind 15 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren to treasure their memories of her.
She was preceded in death by her husband; her mother; a brother, Murl Clary; and one son, Donald Garner.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 19 at 10:00 a.m. at the Dexter Church of Christ. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at the Caroline Dowdy Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the Children's Home, Inc., 5515 Walcott Road, Paragould, Arkansas 72450-3319 or Bootheel Youth Camp, PO Box 457, Dexter, Missouri 63841.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of arrangements.
