Henry Larry Tilmon, son of the late John Henry Tilmon and Snowdy Gay Reynolds Tilmon, was born in Hayti, Missouri on July 17, 1937 and departed this life at his residence in Bernie, Missouri on November 12, 2023 at the age of 86.
Mr. Tilmon was a farmer, loved checking on the crops, even after he had retired. He was a charter member of Bernie FFA, had owned several business in Bernie, including a Standard Service Station and a Shoe Repair Shop. He also was a truck driver, and enjoyed antique tractor pulls, but especially loved his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Mr. Tilmon had been deacon at The Assembly of God in Bernie for many years and now attended Bernie General Baptist Church.
He was united in marriage to Joy Mason in Bernie, Missouri on August 31, 1957. Mrs. Tilmon survives in their home in Bernie.
Other survivors include five sons, Larry Tilmon & wife Donna of Bernie, Mo., Roger Tilmon & wife Tammie of Lebanon, Mo., James Tilmon & wife Marla of Bernie, Mo., Terry Tilmon & wife Linda of Bernie, Mo., and Marshall Wayne Tilmon & wife Andie of Malden, Mo.; by one daughter, Elizabeth “Lizzie” Palmer & husband Doug of Jackson, Mo.; by twenty grandchildren and twenty three great-grandchildren; also by other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by five brothers, John Tilmon, Jim Tilmon, Vernon Morgan, Ervin “Buck” Morgan, Lester Morgan; by two sisters, Lillie Tilmon Ward and Daisy Tilmon Ward.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Wednesday, November 15, 2023 from 5:00 PM until 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie on Thursday, November 16, 2023 starting at 1:00 PM with Rev. Larry Tilmon, Rev. Jim Davis and Rev. Steve Fitzpatrick officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with all arrangements.
Arlin R. Johnson, son of the late Ivan Johnson and Fay Martin Johnson, was born on July 10, 1947, in Sturdivant, Missouri, and departed this life on November 11, 2023, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 76 years.
Mr. Johnson was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam. He was a former employee of Arvin Meritor in Dexter. He was a member of the First Apostolic Pentecostal Church in Dexter, where he served on the Board of Directors. He enjoyed mentoring and teaching children, and he loved to fish and joke around.
On October 7, 1978, in Bloomfield, Missouri, he was first united in marriage to Glenda Wren. Mrs. Glenda Johnson preceded him in death on March 14, 2006. He was then united in marriage to Jeanette Hart, on December 28, 2007, in Sturdivant, Missouri. Mrs. Jeanette Johnson survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with his wife, he is survived by Dale Holman of Dexter, Missouri, who was like a son; by three grandchildren, Karen Holman, Michael Holman, and Brandi Griffin; and by his great-granddaughter, Maddy Holman.
Other than by his first wife and parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Wanda Nolan, and Geraldine Johnson in infancy.
Visitation will be held at the First Apostolic Pentecostal Church, 13487 Plaza Heights Drive, Dexter, Missouri on Friday, November 17, 2023, from 10:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted at the First Apostolic Pentecostal Church on Friday, November 17, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Eddie E. Faire Jr., son of Pauline Letgrate Knight of Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and the late Earl Faire, was born on November 29, 1946, in Wolf Island, Missouri, and departed this life on November 11, 2023, at his residence in Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 76 years.
Mr. Faire was a veteran of the United States Army. He was a former house painter, and he attended the First Pentecostal Church in Dexter, Missouri. He enjoyed watching TV and playing pool, and he loved his dog, Rocko.
On January 8, 1983, in Newton, Iowa, he was united in marriage to Kathy Bucklin. Mrs. Faire survives of their home in Sikeston.
Along with his wife and mother, he is survived by three brothers, David Faire and wife Pat of Sikeston, Missouri, Ronnie Faire and wife Pamela of Sikeston, Missouri, and Darrell Faire and wife Sheila of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; and by his honorary grandchildren, who lovingly called him Papa E and “Grandpa”, Macie Wells, Riley Wells and Kaelie Wells.
Other than by his father, he was preceded in death by his sister, Diane Faire.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, from 5:00 p.m. until 6:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at 6:00 p.m. with Rev. Jeff Wells officiating. Interment will follow at a later date in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Janet Lorene Wright, daughter of the late Marvin Barrick and Jewell Burton Barrick, was born on July 1, 1958, in Advance, Missouri, and departed this life on November 9, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 65 years.
Mrs. Wright had worked for Do It Best in Sikeston, Missouri, and was a resident of Dexter, Missouri.
She was united in marriage to Tommy Wright Sr. in Bloomfield, Missouri. Mr. Wright survives of their home in Dexter.
Along with her husband, Tommy, she is survived by two sons, Tommy Lynn Wright Jr (Brianna) of Bloomfield, Missouri, and William Dale Wright (Brittany Simmons) of Dexter, Missouri; by four sisters, Lois Lewis of Dexter, Missouri, Jo Anne Glueck of Vanduser, Missouri, Jean Alberson of Bell City, Missouri, and Paula Wright of Vanduser, Missouri; and by four grandchildren, Brianna Wright, Tyler Wright, Peyton Wright, and Ave Wright.
Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, November 13, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. A memorial service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Monday, November 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
Clara Mae Goodman of Sikeston, Missouri, daughter of the late Finis Ray and Willie (Harris) Miller was born on April 20, 1927, in Parsons, Tennessee, and passed from this life on November 9, 2023, in Sikeston, Missouri, at the age of 96 years.
She was of the Baptist Faith.
Clara married the love of her life on July 11,1942 and remained married to him until the time of his passing in July of 1982.
She enjoyed gardening, canning and just being outside, she also enjoyed quilting, but of all she loved spendingtime with her children and grandchildren.
Clara is survived by two sons, James Goodman of McHenry, Illinois and Lonnie Ray Goodman of Arizona; one daughter, Dorothy Jenkins of Wisconsin; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren; one close personal friend, Carol Clark; as well as a host of family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Wayne Goodman; one brother, James Miller; and one granddaughter, Delonnie.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m at the Watkins and Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral Services will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Pete Leija and Pastor Charlie Robertson of Bloomfield officiating with Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter, Missouri in charge of all arrangements.
Interment will follow at Garden Of Memories Cemetery in Sikeston, Missouri.
