She married William Lee (Bill) West on December 6, 1951 in Piggott, Arkansas. Mrs. West along with her husband was the owner of Myers Rexall Drugstore in downtown Dexter and she also worked as a clerk in many downtown businesses. After the death of her husband she moved to Holden Missouri to live with her son and daughter in law the Revs. Jim and Brenda West. With them she also moved to Webb City, Windsor, Carrollton, and Saint Louis where she was an active participant in each of her son's churches until her health deteriorated and she moved to Potosi Manor in 2009.
She was a member of the Harmony United Methodist Church in Saint Louis and had been active in the United Methodist Women's Units of each church her son pastored.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, by her Brother Dennis Smith formerly of Chillicothe Illinois, and her sisters, Louise Evans and Melba Kildow formerly of Malden, Missouri.
She is survived by her son and daughter in law of Belgrade Missouri, by her grandson James J. West of Columbia Missouri, her sisters in law Donna West and Verna Blankenship, her brother in law and his wife Charles and Elenora West all of Dexter as well as several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
Memorial Services will be held in the Activity Building of First General Baptist Church of Dexter, Missouri at 11:00 a.m December 22, 2012. Those attending are invited to share a simple finger food meal with the family, and share remembrances of her. There will be a private inurnment of ashes at the Dexter Cemetery with Watkins & Sons Funeral Service in charge of arrangements.
Memorial donations may be made to the First General Baptist Church, 27 East Castor Street, Dexter, MO 63841, Harmony United Methodist Church, 2730 Walton Road, Saint Louis, MO 63114, TIP Hospice, 504 West Pine Street, Farmington Mo, 63640 or to any charity of your choice.
James Richard Algood, son of the late James Harrison Algood and Altheline Harper Algood, was born on September 19, 1956, in Paducah, Kentucky, and departed this life at his residence in Dexter, Missouri, on December 13, 2012, at the age of 56.
Mr. Algood was a resident of Dexter, and he was a member of the Stokelan Drive Christian Church in Malden, Missouri. He was employed as a Licensed Practical Nurse at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and as a foreman at Noranda Aluminum in New Madrid, Missouri.
He was united in marriage to Debra Joy Tracer on June 30, 2001, in Malden, Missouri. Debra preceded him in death on August 25, 2010.
He is survived by one son, Jeremy Algood, of Bernie, Missouri; by one stepson, David T. Miller, of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by one stepdaughter, Cara M. Dillinger, of Bernie, Missouri; and by two step-grandchildren, Nate and Alexa Dillinger.
Besides his parents and his wife, he was preceded in death by one brother, Alan Dale Algood, and by one sister, Margaret Algood.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Monday, December 17, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, December 18, 2012, at 10:00 A.M., at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with the Rev. Dan Hargrave officiating. Interment will follow at the Bethlehem Cemetery in Palma, Kentucky.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made
to the Stokelan Drive Christian Church,
1501 Stokelan Drive, Malden, Missouri 63876.
Lawrence Duley, son of the late Archie Duley and Lucinda Blevins Duley was born on April 27, 1927, at Risco and departed this life in The Manor at Poplar Bluff on December 9, 2012, at the age of 85.
Mr. Duley attended the Midland Church at Poplar Bluff, was a retired carpenter, a veteran of the United States Army serving in World War II, and a former resident of Dexter currently residing in Poplar Bluff.
He was united in marriage to Marian Loper on January 22, 1945 at Dexter. Mrs. Duley survives of the home in Poplar Bluff.
Besides his wife, he is survived by three sons, Daniel Duley of Owosso, Michigan, Martin Duley of Poplar Bluff and David Duley of Dexter: by one daughter, Yvonne Hutchison, of Mt. Rose, Michigan: by fourteen grandchildren, twenty nine great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by four brothers, Ray Duley, Merrell Duley, Melvin Duley and Leo Duley: by three sisters, Genevie Bullock, Gwendolyn Duley and Nathelene Duffey.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 5:00 until 8:00 P.M., Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted at 11:00 A.M., Wednesday, December 12, 1012 in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Rick White officiating. Interment will follow in the Sadler Chapel Cemetery.
Helen Bowling, daughter of the late Otis and Winnie Skelton Weaver, was born on June 23, 1928, in Bloomfield, Missouri and passed away at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter, Missouri on December 6, 2012, at the age of 84 years.
She had lived in Bloomfield, Missouri all of her life. She was a member of the First General Baptist Church in Bloomfield, Missouri.
On December 28, 1946, she was married to Earl Bowling in Bloomfield, Missouri. He preceded her in death on May 1, 1987.
Surviving are three daughters, Brenda Bowling of Dexter, Vicky Bowling and Debbie Bowling both of Bloomfield; four sons, Ronnie Bowling, Larry Bowling and Kenny Bowling all of Bloomfield, Michael Bowling of Coolidge, Arizona; ten grandchildren; 26 great grandchildren; three great great grandchildren; four sisters, Louise Smith and Melba Barnett both of Bloomfield, Dorthy Evans of Cypress, Texas, Georgia Hughes of Hayden, Alabama; three brothers, Harold Gaines, Don Weaver & Dale Weaver all of Bloomfield. Other relatives and many friends also survive. She was preceded in death by two sons, Robert Earl Bowling and Jerry Ray Bowling and one brother, James R. Weaver.
Friends may visit on Sunday December 9, 2012, from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield.
Funeral services will be held on Monday December 10, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in Bloomfield with the Rev. Greg Stevens of Bloomfield, Missouri officiating.
Interment will be in the Hill Cemetery near Bloomfield, Missouri with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home in charge of all arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home - P O BOX 22 - Bloomfield MO 63825
chilescooper@nwcable.net or phone 573 568 4500
Mr. Blair was a member of the New Hope General Baptist Church near Essex, Missouri, a retired farmer and a resident of rural Dexter.
He was united in marriage to Jean Mayberry on January 30, 1955, at Essex, Missouri. Mrs. Blair resides at the home.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Bobby Blair, Jr., and his wife, Jane, of Essex, Missouri, Terry Blair, and his wife, Karen, of Essex, Missouri, and Jeff Blair, and his wife, Melissa, of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Kermit Blair of Essex, Missouri, and J.C. Blair of Vallejo, California; and by seven grandchildren, Eric Blair, Tina Porter, Melissa Hitt, Heather Blair, Jessica Blair, Lauren Blair and Carson Blair; and by three great-grandchildren, Beau Hunter Blair, Hayden Hitt and Kyndall Hitt.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Lloyd Blair and A. L. Blair; and by two sisters, Connie Beck and Linnie Rowland.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 5:30 P.M. to 8:00 P.M., Friday, December 7, 2012. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, December 8, 2012, at 10:00 a.m. at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with the Rev. Josh Carpenter and Rev. Steve Tippen officiating. Interment will follow at the Taylor Cemetery in rural Essex.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, 9370 Olive Boulevard, St. Louis, Missouri 63132-3253. Envelopes will be provided at the funeral home.
