Mary Lois Cobb, daughter of the late James Abner Fowler and Eula Mae Herrin, was born in Jasper, Alabama on October 20, 1940 and departed this life at her residence in Bernie, Missouri on May 13, 2019 at the age of 78.

Mrs. Cobb had worked at Brown Shoe Company for 25 years and was a homemaker.  She was a member of Jehovah Witnesses of Malden, Missouri.

She was united in marriage to Bobby Joe Cobb in Bloomfield, Missouri on August 29, 1959.  Mr. Cobb survives in their home in Bernie.

Other survivors include, two daughters, Mary Ann Farmer of Scott City, Missouri and Connie Jean Cobb of Bernie, Missouri; by three sisters, Shelby Chism of Brighton, Illinois, Sue Hartman of Marston, Missouri and Gladys Warren of Manuck, Illinois; by six grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; also by other relatives and friends.

She was preceded in death other than by her parents, by two sons, Bobby Joe Lovette and Joey David Cobb; by one brother, Raymond Fowler; by two sisters, Helen Evans and Betty Faye Cobb.

Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Thursday, May 16, 2019 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M.   Funeral services will then be conducted at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Allen Laszewski officiating.  Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery.  Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

Carolyn Corlew, daughter of the late James William “Jay” Rankins and Juanita O’Neal Rankins was born on June 26, 1952 in Sikeston, Missouri and departed this life on May 11, 2019 at the SoutheastHEALTH of Stoddard County at the age of 66.

Mrs. Corlew was a member of the First Baptist Church in Dexter, where she sang in the choir.  Carolyn served as creative partner and CFO of the Joe Craig Luxury Group.  After four decades in the profession, her passion surrounded the company’s education and charity efforts.  Carolyn was proudest of her role as a founding partner of The Soulmarks Foundation.

On August 12, 1972 she was united in marriage to Randy Corlew in Gray Ridge.  Mr. Corlew survives of their home in Essex.

Besides her husband she is survived by two sons, Clinton Randall Corlew and wife Jamie of Essex and Jeffrey O’Neal Corlew and wife Lindsey of Charleston, Missouri; by one daughter, Cristi Jo Comfort and husband Jason of Dexter; by one sister, Marilyn Jiles of Gray Ridge and by six grandchildren; Maci Jo Comfort, Lila Beth Corlew, Cali Celeste Comfort, Chaney Grace Corlew, Jase Holden Comfort and Brooks Caroline Corlew.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 from 10:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M.  Funeral services will then be conducted on Tuesday, May 14, 2019 at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel.  Interment will follow in the New Essex Cemetery.

Memorials may be made to Community Loving and Supporting Students (Class) c/o Toni Pyle, 807 Bent Creek, Dexter, Missouri 63841.  Envelopes will be provided at the Funeral Home.

Iva Lorene Mayberry, daughter of the late J. C. LaRue and Lila Owens LaRue, was born on May 28, 1920 in Frisco, Missouri and departed this life on May 9, 2019 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 98 years.

Mrs. Mayberry was a homemaker, she attended the Gospel Assembly in Dexter, and she was a resident of Dexter.

On February 13, 1937, in Dexter, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Clarence Orville Mayberry.  Mr. Mayberry preceded her in death on August 21, 1997.

She is survived by her two sons, Dale Mayberry of Essex, Missouri and Larry Mayberry and his wife Diane of Dexter, Missouri; by her daughter, Carolyn Mier and her husband Michael of Tomball, Texas; by seven grandchildren and by eleven great-grandchildren.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by three sisters, Ruth Ferrell, Glenda Crouch and Belle Renfro.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, May 12, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. 

Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Sunday, May 12, 2019 at 11:00 a.m, with Rev. Roy Stafford officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.

Helen W. Patten of Dexter, daughter of the late Joe Clyde and Era Lee McGarrity Lucius, was born in Blytheville, Arkansas on May 8, 1929, and passed away at the St. Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau on April 21, 2019, at the age of 89 years, 11 months and 13 days.

Helen had lived in Tulsa, Oklahoma since 1973 and moved to Dexter two years ago. She was a member of the Southhill United Methodist Church in Oklahoma and enjoyed painting.

In 1973 she was married to Gordon L. Patten in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He preceded her in death on January 25, 2017.

Surviving are one step-son, Jeff Patten of Fort Worth, Texas; one step-daughter, Jennifer Patten of Joelton, Tennessee. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one son, Eugene "Tex" Baldwin and all of her siblings.

Graveside services will be held at 12:30 pm on Wednesday May 8, 2019 at the Dexter Cemetery with her nephew, Rev. Mike Watkins of Dexter officiating.

Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter, Missouri in charge of arrangements.

Brian James “BJ” Grimes, son of Jimmy Grimes of Cape Coral, Florida and Lisa Heaton Rieffer of Dudley, Missouri, was born on August 22, 1986 in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and departed this life on May 5, 2019 at his residence in Dudley at the age of 32 years.

BJ graduated from Dexter High School in 2005 and he was a former Offensive Lineman for the Dexter Bearcat Football team.  In 2005, he was awarded Class 3, 2nd Team, All State, Offensive Lineman; 1st Team, SEMO Conference, Offensive Lineman; and 1st Team, Class 3, District 2, Offensive Lineman.  Since graduating high school, he worked in the commercial construction industry.

In addition to his father, Jimmy, and his mother, Lisa, he is survived by his son, Mason Grimes of Bloomfield, Missouri, by Mason’s mother, Jennifer Zoll; by two brothers, Eric Grimes and Dustin Mitchell, both of Dexter, Missouri; by one sister, Ashley Jackson and by his paternal grandmother, Ruth L. Grimes of Dudley, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, May 10, 2019 from 12:00 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. 

Funeral services will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Friday, May 10, 2019 at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Tim Russell officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Dudley Cemetery.

Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.