Allen Page Christian, son of the late Warner Christian and Erma Harris Christian was born on April 14, 1928 in Acorn Ridge, Missouri and departed this life on August 26, 2017 at his residence in Dexter surrounded by his loving family, at the age of 89.

Mr. Christian was a Sergeant in the United States Army and served in the Korean War.  In 1958, he started the Taylor and Christian Auto Sales.  In 1978, he opened Allen Christian, Buick-Pontiac-Oldsmobile-GMC.  Along with his sons, he developed it into one of the premier GMC dealerships in the area.

On January 24, 1950, he was united in marriage to Thelma Riley in Piggott, Arkansas.  Mrs. Christian survives of their home in Dexter.

Besides his wife he is survived by three sons, Denny and wife Traci Christian of Dexter, Terry Christian and Melisha Hinklin of Dexter and Bruce and wife Amy Christian of Dexter; by one sister, Betty McDougal of Mission, Kansas; by eleven grandchildren, Beth and husband Billy Fowler, Matt and wife Lynne Christian, Kyle and wife Bailey Christian, Tory and husband Drew Sherman, Alex Neldon, Cody Neldon, Katie Christian, Johnna Hinklin, Evi Bailey, Colby Christian and Ben Christian; and by five great-grandchildren, Camden Christian, Gracyn Fowler, Grant Sherman, Kinsley Christian and Cruz Christian.

Besides his parents he was preceded in death by three brothers, Harold Christian, Carroll Christian and Charles Christian and by four sisters, Deane Kirby, Virginia Milner, Maxine Underwood and Geneva Lewis.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, August 27, 2017 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.  

Funeral services will then be conducted on Monday, August 28, 2017 at 10:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Mark Smith and Rev. Greg McGhee officiating.  

Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield with full Military Honors.

In Lieu of flowers the family requests all memorials be made to the 18 Fore Life, c/o Scott Kruse 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, Missouri 63841.

Mary Ruth Clubb, daughter of the late Lorn Ogelvie and Pernie Crain Ogelvie was born on January 2, 1955 in Bernie, Missouri and departed this life on August 22, 2017 at the Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 62.

Mrs. Clubb was a former nurse at the Black River Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri and was a member of the Star Community Church in Fisk, Missouri.  She loved her dogs Lillie, Josie and grand-dog Tipper.

On May 28, 1983, she was united in marriage to Dan Clubb in Bloomfield, Missouri.  Mr. Clubb survives of the home in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.

Besides her husband Dan, she is survived by one son, Christopher A. Renfro of Dexter, Mo.; by two daughters, Rebekah Clubb of Poplar Bluff, Mo and Mary Ellen Clubb of Dexter, Mo.; by three brothers, Louis Ogelvie and Joe Ogelvie both of Bernie, Mo and Don Ogelvie of Lake Village, Ark.

She was preceded in death by her parents.

Friends may call at the Rainey Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Saturday, August 26, 2017 from 12:00 (noon) to 2:00 PM.  

Services will be conducted on Saturday, August 26, 2017 at 2:00 PM at the Rainey Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Bill Pennington officiating.  

Interment will follow at the Hagy Cemetery.

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

Lois Francis Caldwell of Puxico, daughter of the late Lestie and Minnie Mossman O'Neal, was born December 8, 1927, in Puxico, Missouri and passed away at her home near Puxico on August 23, 2017, at the age of 89 years, 8 months and 15 days.

She had lived in Puxico all her life. She was a member of the Corinth General Baptist Church near Puxico, the CC Community Club, was treasurer of the Rock Hill Cemetery for several years and enjoyed sewing and quilting.

On January 10, 1948, she married Delmar Loran Caldwell. He preceded her in death on January 17, 1983.

Surviving are three sons & wives, Barry & Connie Caldwell and Loran & Carol Caldwell all of Puxico, Jerry & Debbie Caldwell of Dexter; nine grandchildren; eighteen great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; two brothers & wife, Gene & Dorothy O'Neal and Russell O'Neal both of Puxico; and two sisters & husband, Helen & Bill McCullar of Puxico and Loreda Jansen of Dexter; one daughter in law, Virginia Caldwell of Jefferson Ciy. Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Linda Caldwell, one son, Dale Caldwell; grandson, Scott Caldwell; one brother, Freeman L. O'Neal and three sisters, Fernie Julius, Shirley Bolin and Virginia Spears.

Friends may call on Saturday, August 26, 2017, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Corinth General Baptist Church near Puxico, services will follow at 1:00 p.m. at the church with Rev. Jimmy Clark of Puxico officiating.

Interment will follow at the Rock Hill Cemetery near Puxico, Missouri with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Puxico in charge of arrangements.

Leona Iona Duncan, daughter of the late Gottlieb Albrecht and Ester Elizabeth Orth Albrecht was born on June 2, 1936 in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on August 22, 2017 at Southeast Health in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 81.

Mrs. Duncan was a member of the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter, Missouri and was a homemaker.

On July 26, 1962, she was united in marriage to J C Duncan in Bloomfield, Missouri.  Mr. Duncan preceded her in death on February 23, 1991.

Survivors include, two sons, Lenard Albrecht and Jimmy (Lori) Duncan both of Aquilla, Mo; by one daughter, Shirley (Alfred) Hagy of Dexter, Mo; by three brothers, Alfred Albrecht of Miami, FL, Dewayne Freeman of Lake City, FL, and Arthurly Freeman of Little Rock, Ark; by one sister, Kathrine Hurt of Manila, Ark.; by eight grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren.

She is preceded in death by her parents, two brothers, and one sister.

Friends may call at the Lighthouse Christian Center on Thursday, August 24, 2017 from 12:00 (noon) until 1:00 PM.  

Services will be conducted at 1:00 PM at the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter with Rev. Tim Russell officiating.

Interment will follow at the Gravel Hill Cemetery.

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

Richard "Rickey" Kelley of Bloomfield, son of Johnnie Pruitt, was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas on January 15, 1961, and passed away at his home near Bloomfield on August 17, 2017, at the age of 56 years, 7 months and 2 days.

Richard had lived in Bloomfield most of his life and was a veteran of the U. S. Marines. He had attended the Lighthouse Christian Center in Dexter.

Surviving are one daughter, Aleisha Kelley of Scott City, Missouri; one son, Nathan Kelley of Bertrand, Missouri; his mother, Johnnie Pruitt of Jackson, Missouri; and three sisters, Amasnda McWilson, Jeannie Pruitt and Dana Relli. Other relatives and friends also survive.

Friends may visit on Friday, August 25, 2017, from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. when services will be held at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield. 

Interment will follow at the Missouri Veteran's Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with full military honors. Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield in charge of arrangements.

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