Larry Delay, son of the late George Delay and Lorene Hobbs Delay, was born on December 13, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life on May 13, 2024, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 80 years.

Mr. Delay was a former member of the Missouri National Guard, and a former supervisor for Federal Mogul in Malden, Missouri. He was of the Baptist faith. He was an avid hunter and fisherman, and he loved gardening and working in the yard.

Larry was a loving husband for 58 years, he was united in marriage to Carol Cox on August 28, 1965, in Circle City, Missouri. Mrs. Delay survives of their home in Dexter.

Along with his wife, he is survived by his daughter, Angie Fischer and husband Jeff of Jackson, Missouri; by two brothers, George Delay of St. Louis, Missouri, and Don Delay of Marietta, Georgia; by two sisters, Loretta Stedman of Three Oaks, Michigan, and Carol Ann Sifford of California, Maryland; by six grandchildren, Taron Jordan of Dexter, Missouri, Coley Leimbach of St. Louis, Missouri, Brady Fischer of Jackson, Missouri, Logan Fischer of Kingsbay, Georgia, Matt Jordan of Springfield, Missouri, and Rusty Jordan of Springfield, Missouri; and by four great-grandchildren, Gabby, Liam, Harmony, and Rylan.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Lillian Delay and Jean Christian.

Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 4:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m. A memorial service will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday, May 22, 2024, at 5:00 p.m. with Rev. Jamie Jones officiating.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.

Carol Jean Campbell, daughter of the late Oscar Campbell and Mildred Moore Campbell, was born in Parma, Missouri on January 27, 1951 and departed this life at Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews, Missouri on May 11, 2024 at the age of 73.

Ms. Campbell had attended Bernie General Baptist Church.

Survivors include one brother, Edward Campbell of St. Charles, Illinois; by two sisters, Shelba Wilson of Macon, Missouri and Joyce Campbell of Bernie, Missouri; also by other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death other than by her parents, by six brothers, Charles Campbell, Junior Campbell, Ricky Campbell, Eugene Campbell, Bobby Campbell and Curtis Campbell; also by one sister Beulah Pinkard.

Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Thursday, May 16, 2024 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. Graveside services will be conducted at Baker Cemetery in Marble Hill, Missouri on May 16, 2024 starting at 11:30 a.m. Interment will follow. 

Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with arrangements.

Mary Elizabeth Kuiper, daughter of the late Paul Brown and Beatrice Brown was born on April 27, 1938 in Caraway, Arkansas and departed this life on May 5, 2024 at Winchester Nursing Center in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 86.

Mary had worked as a truck driver for Gilster Mary Lee Trucking in Perryville, Missouri. She enjoyed traveling and going to casinos. She loved her family, and they love her.

On August 23, 1987, she was united in marriage to David Kuiper. Mr. Kuiper preceded her in death on April 11, 2011.

She is survived by two sons, Glen R. Horton and wife Dina of Eagle Pass, Texas and Paul G. Horton and wife Laura of Marked Tree, Arkansas; by two daughters, Jackie Horton of Las Cruces, New Mexico, and Dian Kauble of Dexter, Missouri; by three sisters, Betty Hoggard of Chandler, Texas, Shirley Redding of Caraway, Arkansas, and Shelby Heeb of Harrisburg, Arkansas; by five grandchildren, Tim Kauble, Tori Johnson, Adam Horton, Alina Horton, and James Horton; and by four great-grandchildren, Georgia Kauble, Kylie Horton, Allye Horton and Eli Horton.

Other than by her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, James Warren and Paul Brown Jr.; and by her sister, Bonny Brewer.

There are no services currently planned. Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri is assisting the family with arrangements.

Darrell Gene Browning, a dedicated owner operator dump truck driver of Browning Trucking, has sadly passed away at the age 65 in Cape Girardeau, Missouri. Born on April 6, 1959, in Advance, Missouri, Darrell leaves behind a legacy of hard work and passion for his profession.

Throughout his career, Darrell worked tirelessly as a dump truck driver, showcasing his strong work ethic and commitment to providing for his family. He was known for his reliability and dedication to his craft, earning the respect and admiration of those around him.

Outside of work, Darrell found solace in various hobbies and interests. He had a profound love for horses and spent many happy years owning and riding them. Additionally, he enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting deer, tending to his yard, and savoring breakfast at the Coffee Shop every morning.

Darrell is survived by his beloved family members: his son Miles Browning and wife Chasity of Wappapello, Missouri; daughter Amanda Sides and husband Steven of Dexter, Missouri; granddaughters, Kerigan Jones of Dexter and Izabella Browning of Wappapello; as well as his sister Judy Allen and husband Darrel of Bloomfield, Missouri, two nephews, Darren Matthew Allen and Jason Todd Allen. He was preceded in death by his parents Hubert Parker and Laura Mae (Daniels) Browning.

The visitation in memory of Darrell Gene Browning will be held at Watkins Funeral Homes in Puxico on May 13th from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service will take place on May 14th at 11:00 AM with interment immediately following in the Fagan Cemetery.

Darrell will be remembered for not only his professional dedication but also for the love he shared with his family and the joy he found in simple pleasures. His presence will be deeply missed but fondly remembered by all who knew him.