Elsie Etta Temples, the daughter of Walter Linvill White and Rosa Elizabeth Moore White, was born near Pyletown in rural Dexter, Missouri on February 27, 1922.  She departed this life at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Facility in Dexter, Missouri on March 17, 2018 at the age of 96 years.

She was united in marriage to Kenneth “Short” Temples on January 29, 1941 in Dexter, Missouri. To this union, two sons were born.  Short preceded her in death on April 6, 1992.

Mrs. Temples was a lifelong Stoddard County resident and member of Pleasant Grove Church near Pyletown.

Surviving Mrs. Temples are her two sons, Garry Joe (Peggy) Temples of Bernie, Missouri, and Kenneth Leon (Janis) Temples of Hartselle, Alabama.  Other survivors include four grandchildren:  Lisa Turner of Bernie, Missouri, Tim Temples of Dexter, Missouri, Kevin Temples of Harvest, Alabama and Kelly Haws of Brentwood, Tennessee.  Eight great-grandchildren also survive, as well as special nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.

Mrs. Temples was preceded in death by her husband, parents, sisters and brothers.  Siblings included Earl White, Pearl Lawrence, Willard White, Dorothy Riddle, Lee White and Norma Jean Ashabranner.

Services will be held on Tuesday, March 20th at Rainey Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri, with visitation at 11:00 a.m. and funeral following at 1:00 p.m. Burial will take place at Sycamore Cemetery near Pyletown.  Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.

 

Linda Cuellar, daughter of the late J. W. Willcutt and Ruth Richards Ingram was born on September 28, 1948 in Kansas City, Kansas and departed this life on March 10, 2018 at the Westfield Nursing Center in Sikeston, Missouri at the age of 69 years.

Mrs. Cuellar was a home maker and a resident of Sikeston, Missouri.

Survivors include: one son, Robert L. Mitchell (Dorothy) of Dexter, Missouri; one brother Timothy Willcutt of Kansas City, Kansas; by three sisters, Angelique L. Meyers of Edgerton, Kansas, Christine K. Kirkwood of Kansas City, Kansas and Sherry L. Hopkins of Ozawkie, Kansas; two step-grandchildren Hailey and Kali Pennebaker.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, David Cuellar; her step-father, Roy L. Richards; two brothers, Jimmy Willcutt and Jerry Willcutt; by one sister, Kimberly Hawley.

A graveside service will be conducted at the Fort Leavenworth National Cemetery in Leavenworth, Kansas on Wednesday, March 28, 2018 at 1:30 P.M.

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

Wanda M. Morgan of Essex, Missouri, daughter of the late James Silas and Allie Virginia Latham Churchill, was born on March 18, 1930, in Caglesville, Arkansas and passed away at the Bloomfield Living Center in Bloomfield, Missouri on March 16, 2018, at the age of 87 years, 11 months and 28 days.

Wanda married John Howard Corbin and he passed away in 1987, then she married Earnest Morgan and he passed away in 1992.

She had lived most of her life in Essex Missouri, she also lived in the Chicago area for 25 years. She was of the Apostolic faith.

Surviving are three daughters, Belinda Powell of Dexter, Missouri; Teresa Henson of Advance, Missouri; and Carolyn Abbott of Essex, Missouri; seven grandchildren; sixteen great grandchildren.

Other relatives and friends also survive. She was preceded in death by one daughter, Helen M. Allen, ten brothers and sisters, and one grandson, Daren Pulliam.

Friends may call on Tuesday, March 20, 2018, at 12:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter until the time of service at 1:00 p.m. with Bro. Rick Breeden of Bloomfield and Bro. Dale Holman of Dexter officiating.

Interment will be in the Essex Cemetery in Essex with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service of Dexter in charge of arrangements.

Ineta Marie Smith daughter of the late Dick Cox and Macie Cox was born on August 6, 1918 in Stoddard County and departed this life on March 16, 2018 at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter at the age of 99.  She will be celebrating her 100th birthday in Heaven, surrounded by Angels and her friends and family who went before her.

Mrs. Smith was a member of the Dexter Church of Christ.  She was a resident of Dexter and was a home-maker.

She was united in marriage to Cletus Smith.  Mr. Smith preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son, Terry Smith of Ozark, Missouri; by two daughters, Bonnie McKnight of Wappapello, Missouri and Brenda Sifford of Puxico, Missouri; by three grandchildren, Terri Ann Smith, Greg Boyt and Chad Boyt; by three great-grandchildren, Morgan Franklin, Alex Boyt and John Rose.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one granddaughter, Debra Rose.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, March 19, 2018 from 11:00 A.M. until 1:00 P.M. 

Funeral services will then be conducted on Monday, March 19, 2018 at 1:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Arvin Haynes officiating. 

Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

Shirley Ann Brooks 75 at Puxico, Missouri died March 12, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving and caring family. She is at peace after a battle with A.L.S.

Shirley was born April 22, 1942. She was married to her loving husband on December 22, 1956. 61 years past since she and Dickie were united in marriage. They were married in Clarksdale, Mississippi. 

Shirley maintain gainful employment at the Mellinckodt Chemical Company Until her retirement in 1997. She loved her family dearly and she loved spending time with them as they often vacationed in Branson and other destinations. She loved the outdoors as she felt in tune with her Savior, Jesus Christ. She loved animals and was kind to everyone and all of God’s creatures. She loved plants, flowers and she loved working in her yard.

Her prized love was her grandchildren and great grandchildren. They meant the entire world to her and brought her sunshine even in the most gloomy of times.

She was a faithful member of the Liberty Hill Baptist Church and everyone that knew her knew that when they saw her she would greet them with a warm greeting and a tight hug.

Leaving to cherish the most precious of memories is her husband, he dickey as well as two children, Debbie (Jerome) Merwin and Robin (Samuel) Lucas; for grandchildren, Shannon (Sabina) McMurty, Rachel (Eric) Allmon, Trish (Scott) English and Kris (Josh) Johnson as well as 11 great-grandchildren. 

She will be missed by all that knew her beautiful and vibrant smile.