Doris Irene Gamblin, daughter of the late Charles A. May and Edna Tarbutton May Talley, was born on March 14, 1940, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on May 4, 2022, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 82 years.
Mrs. Gamblin was a former employee of Elders Manufacturing in Dexter, Missouri, she was a former cook for the Bloomfield Nursing Center, in Bloomfield, Missouri, and she had worked for a termite company in California. She was affiliated with the Missionary Baptist Church and was a resident of Bloomfield. She enjoyed playing games with her family and on her phone and working crossword puzzles. As a former resident of Dexter, she was involved with many activities and leaves behind many friends and loved ones.
She is survived by her daughter, Donna Cowgur of Bloomfield, Missouri; and by her sister, Mary Lou Thurman of Bloomfield, Missouri.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Ed May.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, May 7, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m.
A memorial service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday, May 7, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. with Rev. Andy May officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Evelyn Alice Fowler, daughter of the late Frank Westmorlan and Althea Patillo Westmorlan, was born on September 16, 1926, in Dunklin County, Missouri, and departed this life on May 2, 2022, at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 95 years.
Mrs. Fowler was a homemaker and a resident of Essex, Missouri. She was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ and she enjoyed volunteering at Thursday school and working with the preschoolers. She was dedicated to her family, good-hearted, generous, and hospitable, opening her home to many gatherings through the years.
On June 14, 1945, in Kennett, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Charles Sherman Fowler. Mr. Fowler preceded her in death on August 1, 2009.
She is survived by two sons, Mike Fowler and wife Barbara of Bloomfield, Missouri, and Rick Fowler and wife Teresa of Maryville, Tennessee; by her daughter, Jeanie Fowler Kinsey and husband Russ of Washington, Missouri; and by ten grandchildren and eleven great-grandchildren.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Vicky Walters; by three brothers, Bud Westmorlan, Ken Westmorlan, and Hubert Westmorlan; and by her sister, Kathleen Westmorlan Sykes.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, May 6, 2022, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
A Celebration of Life Service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 2:00 p.m.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Friends and family are invited to contribute to Evelyn’s service by sharing a memory or story to commemorate Evelyn’s life. These can be shared on the Tribute Wall of Evelyn’s obituary at mathisfuneralhomes.com or they can be personally shared during Evelyn’s service.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Sylvia Sue Razer, daughter of the late Alfred Barnett and Norma Payne Barnett, was born on October 25, 1952, and departed this life on May 1, 2022, at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 69 years.
Ms. Razer was a former cashier for Wal-Mart in Dexter, Missouri, retiring after 26 years of service. She then went to work for the Dexter Public School System as a bus and teacher’s aide. She was a member of the First Assembly of God in Dexter and a resident of Dexter.
She is survived by her daughter, Mindy Kimble and husband Richard of Malden, Missouri; by three brothers, Lester Barnett and wife Gena of Dexter, Missouri, Ricky Barnett and wife Linda of Jeffersonville, Indiana, and Henry Barnett and wife Marie of Narragansett, Rhode Island; by two sisters, Connie Pruett of Dexter, Missouri and Debbie Warbritton and husband David of Dexter, Missouri; by two grandchildren, Kyra Kimble, and Wyatt Kimble, who meant the world to her; and by a host of nieces and nephews..
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers, John Barnett, Tommy Barnett, and Larry Barnett; and by two sisters, Hazel Asher and Mary Barnett.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, May 6, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. with Rev. Mike Kohlbaker and Rev. Leroy Young officiating.
Interment will follow in the Taylor Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Bonnie Lee Dicks, daughter of the late Dines Spradling and Bessie Pennington Spradling, was born on August 26, 1937, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and departed this life on May 1, 2022, at Winchester Nursing in Bernie, Missouri, at the age of 84 years.
Mrs. Dicks had worked for many years at Arvin Automotive in Dexter, Missouri. She was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Dexter and a resident of Dexter.
On December 22, 1977, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Samuel “Guy” Dicks. Mr. Dicks preceded her in death on May 13, 2016.
She is survived by her daughter, Lana Inman of Dexter, Missouri; by two grandchildren, Tracey Jackson and Gentry Jackson and wife Alicia; by five great-grandchildren, Kolby Jackson, Carter Childers, Kaden Jackson, Zach Jackson, and Abbigal Jackson; and by one great-great grandson on the way.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Ronnie Inman; by her sister, Dorthy Pratt; and by five brothers, Charles Spradling, Ormal Spradling, Kenneth Spradling, Loren Spradling and Glen Spradling.
Graveside services will be conducted at Chalk Bluff Cemetery on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Lonny Mittag officiating.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Gladys Sting, daughter of the late Frank Casey and Mildred Proffer Casey, was born on January 4, 1920, in Aid, Missouri, and departed this life on May 1, 2022, at Winchester Nursing Center in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 102 years.
Mrs. Sting was a former employee of the International Hat Factory and the International Shoe Factory in Dexter, Missouri and she was a resident of Dexter. She loved gardening, flowers, and cats.
On August 28, 1937, in Piggott, Arkansas, she was united in marriage to Joseph T. Sting. Mr. Sting preceded her in death on September 18, 1998.
She is survived by two sons, Joseph Sting Jr. and wife Olga of Orlando, Florida, and Ronald Sting and wife Kitty of Germantown, Tennessee; by two daughters, Carolyn Lohse and husband Charlie of Columbia, Missouri and Tonda “Tiny” Rowland and husband Allen of Dexter, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Lora Ann Rowland, Chris Rowland, Corey Lohse, Casey Lohse, and Phillip Sting; by two great-grandchildren, Kara Tucker and Marie Lohse; and by two great-great grandchildren, Kylee Tucker and Bently Hall.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Linus Casey; by two sisters, Alberta Henderson and LaVern Triplett; and by her granddaughter, Michelle Sting.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, May 5, 2022, from 12:30 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.
Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, May 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. James Malloy officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
