Martha May Guethle, age 97, died on September 17, 2016, at 12:58AM in Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center, Dexter, MO.

Martha is survived by her sons, Thomas Guethle, of Cedar Hill, MO, David Guethle, Harlan Guethle, Francis Guethle, and Carl Guethle of Dexter, MO; her daughter-in-laws Trish Guethle, of Cedar Hill, MO, Brenda Guethle, and Janet Guethle of Dexter, MO; her sister, Benetta Svoboda of Avenel, NJ; her grandchildren Matt Guethle, Andy Guethle, Devon Guethle, Michael Guethle, Aaron “Vern” Guethle, and Sara Guethle Crocker; her great-grandchildren Grant, Trent and Harry Guethle, Henry, Sam, and Spencer Guethle, Lorelei, Greta, and Jack Guethle, Noah, Jacob, and Sophia Crocker, and Lennon Guethle.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Charles Guethle; her brothers, Albert “Bud” Sauer, Joseph Sauer, and George Sauer, and her sisters Leila Backfisch, Theresia Riechert, Margaret Olliges, Helen Wickham, Anna May Guethle, and Cecilia “Peggy” Bower.

Martha was born on May 2, 1919 in Dexter, Missouri, to parents Fred Sauer and Philomenia Dietsch Sauer.

Martha was greatly loved by her family and church family. She married Raymond Guethle in 1946, and the couple had five sons. Martha and Raymond became Raymond Guethle Farms, which grew row crops and had a dairy.

Martha was a social, active woman who was deeply involved in the family farm and church activities for the majority of her life. She belonged to the Women’s Sodality group. She enjoyed working in her garden, cooking huge meals, and farming with her husband and sons. Her family and friends will always remember her as a hard working gardener, fabulous cook, and a caregiver.

Visitation is scheduled for Monday on September 19, from 8AM to 10AM at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home. A funeral is scheduled for 11AM at Sacred Heart Catholic Church. Father David Dohogne will officiate. All are welcome to attend and celebrate Martha's life.

The family would like to thank Southeast Hospital and Cypress Point Skilled Nursing center for the care and compassion they extended to Martha and her family.

They prefer in lieu of flowers, donations can be sent to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter, Missouri, Stoddard County Children’s Home in Bloomfield, Missouri (Stoddardcountychildrenshome.com), and 18ForeLife (www.18forelife.com).

Willard Dean Kelley, son of the late Charles Kelley and Ethel Young Kelley was born on October 24, 1935 in Bloomfield, Missouri and departed this life on September 16, 2016 at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter at the age of 80 years.

Mr. Kelley was a member of the Liberty Hill General Baptist Church in Aid, Missouri and served in the United States Army National Guard. Willard was a former employee of Purolator, Rick Shipman Construction, and a Farmer. He also had a passion for Circle Track Racing and  was an avid hunter.

On May 30, 1954 he was united in marriage to Janice Wilkison in Acorn Ridge, Missouri. Mrs. Kelley survives of the home in Bloomfield, Missouri.

Besides his wife, survivors include four daughters, Peggy Jones of Bloomfield, Missouri; Donna Cookson and husband Tony of Advance, Missouri, Barbara Shipman and husband Rick of Dexter, Missouri, Stacy Tucker and husband Corey of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by six grandchildren, Michael McCollum, James McCollum, Travis Jones, Bud Shipman, Grace Shipman, and Tyler Tucker; by six great-grandchildren, Cheyene McCollum, Dylan Boyer, Colton McCollum, Jager McCollum, Raegan Shipman, and Anslee Shipman; three sisters, Betty Stevens and Ellen LaMar both of Imperial, Missouri, and Pat Phillips of Dexter; also by other relatives and many close friends.  

Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Billy Gene Kelley and Eddie Wayne Kelley.

Visitiation will be held on Tuesday, September 20, 2016 from 10:00 until 12:00 Noon at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter.

Funeral services will then be conducted on Tuesday at 12:00 Noon with Rev. Tim Russell officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with full military rites.

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

Glenda Haney of Bloomfield, daughter of the late Connie Lawrence Lafayette and Ethel Tempe Burkett Moore, was born in Charleston, Missouri on January 1,1935, and passed away at Cypress Point Nursing Home in Dexter on September 17, 2016, at the age of 81 years, 8 months and 16 day.

Mrs. Haney has lived most of her life in the Dexter and Bloomfield areas.

On February 9, 1952, she was married to Alfred Haney in Corinth, Mississippi. He preceded her in death on January 8, 2004.

Surviving are  three sons, Scott Haney of Bloomfield, Mike and Sheila Haney of Dexter, Jim and Carolyn Haney of  Puxico; one daughter, Debbie and Johnny Christian of Bloomfield; five grandchildren, Dundee Dougherty of Jacksonville, Florida, Heather Hagene of Belleville, Illinois, Jessica Haney of Bloomfield; Ben Haney of Dexter, Sarah Haney of Bloomfield; four great grandchildren; two brothers, Roy Moore of Benton and Jewel Moore of New Hamburg.Other relatives and friends also survive.

Friends may visit on Sunday September 18, 2016, from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. At the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield.

Graveside  services will be conducted at 2:30 p.m. on Sunday September 18 ,2016 at the Zion Cemetery near Puxico with Rev. Steve Tippen of Bloomfield officating, Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield, Missouri in charge of all arrangements.

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Helen Lucille Eaton Davis, daughter of the late Charley Eaton and Iris (Nichols) Eaton was born on August 24, 1924 in Parma, Missouri and departed this life on September 15, 2016 at the Winchester Place in Bernie, Missouri at the age of 92.

Mrs. Davis worked at Southwestern Bell as a telephone operator, had worked in the business office for the Chillicothe Hospital.  She loved and enjoyed being with her family and friends.  She enjoyed fishing and was an avid St. Louis Cardinals Baseball fan.  Helen kept stats on every game until the last few months of her life.

She was a member of the Trinity United Methodist Church in Bloomfield, Missouri and loved her church family and the caring staff at Winchester Place.

On July 27, 1950 she was united in marriage to James (Jim) Davis.  Mr. David preceded her in death on October 1, 2010.

She is survived by one son Charles Roberts and wife Ota of Dexter, Missouri; by one granddaughter Shelley Halford; two great grandchildren Charley Morgan Halford and Christian Halford of Covington Tennessee; one grandson Ryan Roberts and wife Heather; two great grandchildren Kolby Roberts and Rylee Grace Roberts; by three brothers Jerry Eaton of Springfield, Missouri, Randy Eaton of Taylor Michigan, and Larry Rodgers of Circle City, Missouri; by one sister Lois Ogan of Frankton, Indiana; 2 sister in laws Ruby Davis of Jonesboro, Arkansas and Betty Jo Eaton of Kansas City, Missouri.  Also precious nieces, nephews and cousins.

She was preceded in death by her parents; husband Rev. James Davis; two brothers Tracy Eaton and James Rodgers; by one sister Charlene Eaton.

Friends can call at the Rainey Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri Saturday, September 17, 2016 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. 

Funeral services will be Sunday September 18, 2016 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Alice Fowler officiating. 

Jerry W. Wheeling, son of the late Charley Wheeling and Ethel Crayne Wheeling, was born on July 26, 1943 in Holcomb, Missouri and departed this life on Tuesday, September 13, 2016 in the Crowley Ridge Care Center at the age of 73.

Mr. Wheeling employed with food service at the John J. Pershing Veterans Administration Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.  He also owned and operated the Jerry Wheeling Piano Tuning Service. He was a loving husband and caring father.

He was united in marriage to Gayle Hopkins on March 23, 1981 and she resides of the home.

Survivors include; two sons, Greg Wheeling of Columbia, Missouri and Ryan Wheeling of Essex, Missouri; one daughter, Mindy Ruppel and husband Brad of Dexter, Missouri; three sisters, Alma Mae Wilfong of Campbell, Missouri; Marie Goss of Holcomb, Missouri; Evelyn Patterson of Kennett, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Zane Ruppel, Ryan Ruppel, Jake Ruppel.

Besides his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother Buddy Wheeling and one infant brother James Delbert Wheeling and by one sister Velma Woodall.

Friends may call at the Rainey Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, September 15, 2016 from 9:30 A.M. until 11:00 A.M. 

Services will be conducted on Thursday, September 15, 2016 at 11:00 A.M. at Rainey Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter, Missouri with the Rev. Patsy Beaver officiating. 

Interment will follow in Dexter Cemetery in Dexter, Missouri.