Tammy Kaye Boulay, daughter of the late Dorothy Hunt Odom, was born on July 20, 1965 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on April 20, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center, in Poplar Bluff, Missouri at the age of 54 years.
Ms. Boulay was a veteran of the United States Air Force. She was a life member of the Amvets Post 1980 of Marlborough, Massachusetts.
She is survived by her son, John Richmond of Eielson AFB, Alaska; by two daughters, Kristen Munyon of Hudson, Massachusetts and Shannon Gallagher of North Attleborough, Massachusetts; by her sister, Trisha Sadler-DeProw of Gideon, Missouri; by eight grandchildren; and by many nieces and nephews.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Matthew Blake Chambers, 33-year-old resident of Naylor, MO, departed this life Sunday, April 19, 2020. He was born February 26, 1987 in Corning, AR to Robert Chambers and the late Karen Armstrong.
Matthew had worked in sawmilling. He enjoyed hunting and fishing or anything in the outdoors. If Matt wasn’t working, he was on the water or in the woods. He also possessed a “green thumb”.
Surviving are his father, Robert (Fawn) Chambers of Doniphan; his son, Colton Chambers of Doniphan; one sister, Brandy Jones of Kennett, MO; his brothers, Wesley Wheat of Doniphan, MO, Ryan (Elizabeth) Jones of Rombauer, MO; and Robert (Jessica) Jones of Doniphan, MO; as well as many nieces and nephews.
A celebration of life with grilling and storytelling will be held at noon on Saturday, May 2, 2020 at Robert’s and Fawn’s house. Friends and family are encouraged to come share stories.
Elenora Louise West, daughter of the late Arl and Nola Hester Hartline, was born July 21, 1938 and went home to be with her Lord, April 17, 2020 at the Crowley Ridge Nursing Center, after a lengthy illness. She was a 81 years old and a resident of Dexter.
After graduating from Bloomfield High School in 1956, she married her high school sweetheart, Charles Leon West. Elenora was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Dexter, she was a wonderful Christian lady and was active in church until her illness.
During their marriage they lived in Malden, where Elenora worked for Artimis Manufacturing, after that she worked for her Uncle Archie at Hester Packing Company in Bernie. Her and Charles owned and operated Wilcoxsons Furniture in Malden and later Dexter. They also owned Wes-teete Shoes formerly known as Kestners Shoes, adding shoes, etc. later.
She is survived by her loving husband, Charles, of 64 years; by two sons, who were the light of her life, Kerry West and wife Sharon of Frisco, Texas and Kevin West of Dexter; and by one sister, Gertie Hartline Rodgers and family of Warrensburg, Missouri. She also was greatly loved by her West sister-in-Laws, Donna and Verna; and her nieces and nephews. Other family and friends survive her passing.
A private, family only, funeral service will be conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on April 21, 2020. Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Memorials in her honor may be made to the organization or charity of choice.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Pansy Pauline Kleffer Link Darby, daughter of the late George Martin Kleffer and Lozettie Patterson Kleffer, was born on March 23, 1927 in Clewiston, Florida and was called to heaven on April 17, 2020 at Bloomfield Living Center in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 93 years.
Pansy was first united in marriage to Vader L. Link on August 28, 1951 in Essex, Missouri. She was a dedicated farm wife for 52 years before Vader preceded her in death on November 14, 2001. She did everything from keeping track of cows, calves, feed, or whatever was needed on a family owned farm.
Pansy worked a few jobs outside the home but her most important job was being a mom. She raised a lady who learned so much about being loving, caring and giving through life no matter what was thrown at her. Pansy always instilled the belief of being kind and thoughtful to others no matter what.
Later in life she became a wife again to James. L. Darby on January 18, 2003 in Bloomfield, Missouri. They enjoyed camping, going to dinner, playing dominoes and became involved with their Church until health forced her to step back. Mr. Darby survives of their home in Dexter.
Pansy loved to make different things for loved ones, like crocheting everything from blankets to potholders. She always kept her faith with reading the bible, studying the Sunday school lesson, and always with Prayer.
Pansy professed faith in Jesus Christ at the early age of 13. She attended New Bethel General Baptist Church in Dexter and was a resident of Dexter.
In addition to her husband, James, she is survived by her daughter, Brenda Gaines of Dexter; by three grandchildren, David Alberson of Jackson, Kelli J Channell of Dexter, and Ashleigh J. Briscoe of Inola, Oklahoma; by her step-son, Jerry Darby of Malden; by her step-daughter, Paula Holekamp and husband Richard of Jackson; by ten great-grandchildren; and by two great-great-grandchildren; as well as many other family and friends.
She was preceded in death by her first husband; by her parents; by her brother, Charles Sonny Kleffer; and by three sisters, Georgia Zipse, Maxine Davenport, and Dorothy Baker.
A private, family only, funeral service will be conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, April 20, 2020 with Rev. Jerry Darby officiating. Interment will follow in the Essex Cemetery.
Funeral services may be viewed via webcast at mathisfuneralhomes.com or on the Mathis Funeral Home Facebook page. Expressions of sympathy, honoring Mrs. Darby, will be accepted at the funeral home.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charges of all arrangements.
Ilene E. Worth, daughter of the late Arthur Lee Smith and Elma Rogers Smith, was born on April 8, 1932 in Essex, Missouri and departed this life on April 17, 2020 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 88 years.
Mrs. Worth was a former bookkeeper for Malone & Hyde in Sikeston, Missouri. She was a member of the Olive Branch General Baptist Church in Essex and the Essex Order of the Eastern Star. Also, she and her husband were pastors of numerous General Baptist Churches in the area.
She was united in marriage to Rev. Willis Henry Worth on October 17, 1948 in Bloomfield, Missouri. Rev. Worth preceded her in death on June 16, 2016.
She is survived by her son, Eugene Worth Jr. of Morehouse; by three daughters, Pamela J. Dowdy of Dexter, Teresa Worth of Dexter and Sandra Nicole Worth of Sikeston; by her sister, Irene Jordan of Dexter; by eight grandchildren, Amy Beth Dowdy, Matthew Dowdy, LaTisha Ivy, Heather Annesser, Shawn Goodman, Jessie Sanders, Lee Bloomfield III and Hannah Worth; by twenty-one great-grandchildren; by eight great-great-grandchildren; and by numerous nieces and nephews.
Other than by her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by four brothers, Robert Smith, Carl Smith, Louie Smith and Arthur Lee Smith.
A private, family only, funeral service will be conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Monday, April 20, 2020. Interment will follow in Essex Cemetery.
Funeral services may be viewed via webcast at mathisfuneralhomes.com or on the Mathis Funeral Home Facebook page. Expressions of sympathy, honoring Mrs. Worth, will be accepted at the funeral home.
Memorials may be made to the Stars and Stripes Museum, 17377 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, MO 63825
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
