Delbert E. Cornett

Delbert E. Cornett obituary, Broseley, MO

Delbert E. Cornett

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Delbert Cornett Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by White-Sanders Funeral Home - Fisk on Mar. 1, 2026.
Delbert E. Cornett, age 86, of Broseley, MO, died Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Memory Lane Skilled Nursing in Dexter, MO. Mr. Cornett was born August 18, 1939 in Poplar Bluff, MO, son of the late Mattie McDaniel. He was a member of Harviell Jesus Name Pentecostal Church. On October 12, 1958, he married Linda Haislip of Fisk, MO. She preceded him in death on September 8, 2018.

He is survived by one son: Jimmy Cornett and wife Ann, of Broseley, MO; one son-in-law: Robert Bloss of Broseley, MO; one brother: Jerry Mayo and wife Linda, of Sullivan, MO; 13 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren. In addition to his mom and wife, Delbert was also preceded in death by one son: Dewayne Cornett; one daughter: Kathy Bloss; and one grandson: William Cornett.

Visitation will begin at 10:00 AM on Thursday, March 5, 2026 at White-Sanders Funeral Home in Fisk. Funeral services will follow at 11:00 AM in the funeral home chapel with Rev. Duke Hanson officiating. Burial will be at Brown Chapel Cemetery in Broseley, MO. Condolences: www.whitesandersfuneralhome.com

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Upcoming Events

Mar

5

Visitation

10:00 a.m.

White-Sanders Funeral Home

717 1st. Street, Fisk, MO 63940

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Mar

5

Funeral service

11:00 a.m.

White-Sanders Funeral Home

717 1st. Street, Fisk, MO 63940

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Only 3 days left for delivery to next service.