Travis Dale Cooper son of the late Lloyal Cooper and Dawsey McMillion Cooper was born on February 19, 1933 in Bernie, Missouri and departed this life on December 12, 2023 at the Winchester Place in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 90.
Mr. Cooper had worked for S and W Sales Company, selling and servicing amusement machines. He was a Veteran of the United States National Guard and was a member of the Bernie Church of Christ. He was a hard worker and enjoyed being in church, fishing and spending time with his family in his limited free time.
He was united in marriage to Clara Mae McFarlin on January 12, 1952 in Piggott, Arkansas. Mrs. Cooper preceded him in death on July 26, 2015.
He is survived by his son Randall and wife Patsy Cooper of Bernie, Missouri; by his daughter, Sherry and husband Darryl Barnes of Clarkton, Missouri; by his grandchildren, Christopher Barnes and Travis Cooper; by his brothers, Ardie Cooper of Junction City, Kansas, and Roger Cooper of Bernie, Missouri; by his sisters, Betty Thurston, and Darlene McGowan both of Bernie, Missouri, Cora Coker of Republic, Missouri, and Janet Wood of Malden, Missouri.
Other than by his wife and parents he was preceded in death by his son, Ronald Cooper; by two brothers, Billie Cooper, and Rev. Don Cooper; and by two sisters, Geraldine Pyle, and Gloriaetta Beaird.
Visitation will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023 from 11:30 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri. A funeral service will be conducted on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. in the Mathis Funeral Chapel in Bernie, Missouri with Stan Dauck officiating. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home is assisting the family with arrangements.
Betty Cooper Hearnes, former First Lady of Missouri and State representative died Thursday, December 14, 2023, at her home in Charleston, surrounded by her family. She was 96.
A complete obituary is pending.
A private family committal service will be held at the Hearnes Family Mausoleum at the I.O.O.F. Cemetery near Charleston.
Entombment will follow under the direction of the McMikle Funeral Home of Charleston.
A public musical celebration honoring the life of Betty Cooper Hearnes will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be shared at www.mcmiklefuneralhome.com.
In lieu of flowers, plants and gift items, the family kindly requests memorials be made to:
Autism Speaks, P.O. Box 37148, Boone, IA 50037-0148 or online at the website: autismspeaks.org.
or to Friends of the Missouri Governors Mansion, 716 East High Street, Jefferson City, MO, 65101.
Shirley Alvis, daughter of the late George Richards and Eula Mae Hatchel Carson, was born on January 30, 1938, in Marston, Missouri, and departed this life on December 13, 2023, at Saint Francis Medical Center in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, at the age of 85 years.
On October 19, 1977, in Decatur, Alabama, she was united in marriage to Hershel Alvis. Mr. Alvis preceded her in death.
She is survived by her son, Quinton Meredith (Lucy Marie Hernandez) of Copperas Cove, Texas; by her daughter, Betty Kreher (Willard); by her brother, Ronnie Carson of Bernie, Missouri; by three sisters, Jeanett Schmieg of Granite City, Illinois, Nora Fuemmeler of Rushville, Missouri, and Pam Gandt of Brownwood, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Ashley Meredith, Zachary Meredith, Eric Kreher (Stacey), Julia Brock (Scott), and Cassandra Range (Bruce); and by two great-grandchildren, Edward Kreher and Clayton Range.
Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by six brothers, Doyle Richard, Chester Richard, Glendale Richard, Robert Carson, Darrel Carson, and Roger Carson; and by her sister, Brenda Owens.
No services are planned.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter assisted with arrangements.
Larry Barnes McClure (Little John) of Puxico, Missouri, son of the late John James Thomas and Ruby Mae (Barnes) McClure was born on September 5, 1946, near Puxico, Missouri, and passed from this life on December 9, 2023, at his home in Puxico, at the age of 76 years.
He was of the Christian Faith and a member and deacon at the Egypt Community Church of Puxico. He was a proud U.S. Air Force Veteran.
He enjoyed collecting antiques, loved going to auctions and yard sales, watching westerns, loved his community, and going to the coffee shop talking with people.
Larry is survived by one sister, Beverly McClure of Advance, Missouri; adopted friends and family of Terry Harmon; as well as a host of family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, David, Johnny Franklin and Bill McClure; one sister, Joyce Coleman.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m with a Memorial Service to follow at the Egypt Community Church near Puxico with Pastor Blaine Milan officiating.
Interment will follow at the Puxico Cemetery with Watkins and Sons Funeral Home of Dexter, Missouri, in charge of all arrangements.
Brenda Kay Owens, daughter of the late Layton Vaughn Carson and Eula Mae Hatchel Carson, was born in Dexter, Missouri on June 13, 1956 and departed this life in Bernie, Missouri on December 8, 2023 at the age of 67.
Ms. Owens had been a factory worker at Brown Shoe Company and IXL both of Bernie, Missouri. She loved coaching Little League Baseball/Softball. She loved kids, and mothered them all.
She was of Baptist Faith and was a resident of Bernie.
Survivors include, one daughter, Kristie Palmer & husband Jason of Bernie, Missouri; by three sons, Jeff Owens & wife Terra of Troup, Texas, Billy Wayne Owens & wife Ashley of Milton, Florida and Robert Dale Owens of Slater, Missouri; by one brother, Ronnie Carson of Bernie, Missouri; by four sisters, Shirley Alvis of Bernie, Missouri, Jeanett Schneig of Granite City, Illinois, Nora Fuemmeler of Rushville, Missouri and Pam Grandt of Brownwood, Missouri; by eleven grandchildren, Justin, Aby, Joclynn, Gabe, Brantley, Emma Mae, Graycee, Amberly, Lacy, Layton and Carson; by four great-grandchildren, Allie, Kyleigh, Autumn and Layne; also by other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents, by six brothers, Robert Carson, Doyle Richard, Chester Richard, Glendale Richard, Darrel Carson and Roger Carson.
No services are being planned at this time. Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie is assisting with all arrangements.
