Chester “Chet” Medler, son of the late Raymond Medler and Mayme Lucas Medler was born on August 22, 1921 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on October 9, 2013 at the Southeast Hospital in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 92 years.

Mr. Medler retired in 1986 as co-owner of Medler-Davis Chevrolet in Dexter.  He was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dexter, a veteran of the United States Army Air Corps serving during World War II and a resident of Dexter.  He was also a former member of the Dexter School Board, Dexter Veterans of Foreign Wars, Dexter Kiwanis, and Past President of Dexter Chamber of Commerce.    

Chet was united in marriage to Mary Ellen Aslin on October 26, 1946 in Piggott, Arkansas.  Mrs. Medler preceded him in death on July 13, 2006.

Survivors include two daughters, Sherry Snider and husband Mark of Dexter; and Dr. Paula Medler of Tucson, Arizona; by two grandchildren, Sarah Snider Heise of Jackson, Missouri and Christopher Snider of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; by three great-grandchildren, Aislyn Elizabeth Heise of Jackson, Missouri, Michael Price Snider and Matthew Lee Snider both of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; one brother, Glen Medler of Poplar Bluff, Missouri and by one sister, Mildred Wheeler of Dexter.         

Besides his wife and parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Leroy Medler, Everett Medler, and R.C. Medler; also by one sister, Edith Medler.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 2:00 until 4:00 P.M. Sunday, October 13, 2013.

Funeral services will then be conducted on Sunday, October 13, 2013 at 4:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Pastor Barry Winders officiating.

Interment will follow at the Liberty Cemetery near Bloomfield, Missouri with full Military Honors.

Beulah (Jenny) Palmer, daughter of the late Julius F. Cook and Lola M. Jackson was born on March 20, 1920 in England, Arkansas and departed this life at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter on October 8, 2013 at the age of 93.

Mrs. Palmer was a member of the First Church of The Nazarene in Dexter; she was baptized and accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of 16.  She was an employee of Elder Manufacturing for 39 years and retired in 1982.  Jenny enjoyed fishing, working puzzles and attending church when she was able.

She was united in marriage to Dwight R. Palmer in Dexter, Missouri on February 23, 1947.  Mr. Palmer preceded her in death on March 19, 2001.

Besides her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by two brothers, Paul Cook and James Cook; also by one sister, Ruby Cook Ross.

Survivors include several nephews, nieces, and cousins.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter from 1:00 until 2:00 P.M. Saturday, October 12, 2013.

Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, October 12, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Roger Wooten officiating.

Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.

Earline Smith, daughter of Lex Donaldson and the late Earsie Mae Davis Donaldson, was born on January 5, 1955 at Tallapoosa, Missouri and departed this life at Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter, Missouri on October 7, 2013 at the age of 58.

Mrs. Smith had been a CNA at Gideon Care Center, had attended House of Prayer and was a resident of Malden.

Survivors include her father, Lex Donaldson of Malden, Missouri; by  two sons, Robert Luciau Smith of Mt. Clements, Michigan and Maurice Montrell Smith of Evansville, Indiana; by two daughters, Deborah Colleen Moore of Clarkton, Missouri and Shanreckia Lanell Walker of Malden, Missouri; by two brothers, E.V. Jones of Cleveland, Ohio and Tommie Donaldson of Malden, Missouri; by three sisters, Virginia Pulley and Marilyn Donaldson both of Mt. Clements, Michigan and Eula Donaldson of Howardsville, Missouri; by 14 grandchildren and 6 great-grandchildren.  Also by other relatives and friends.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Friday, October 11, 2013 from 12:00 Noon until 2:00 P.M.  

Funeral services will then be conducted at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel. 

Interment will follow in the Macedonia Cemetery, Malden, Missouri.  Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in charge of arrangements.

Violetta Ruth Maclin, daughter of the late Lester F. Welch and Nellie May Causbie Welch, was born on February 2, 1938 in Parma, Missouri and passed away on October 6, 2013 at her residence in Parma, Missouri at the age of 75.

Mrs. Maclin was a member of the Emmanuel Missionary Baptist Church in Sikeston, Missouri and had worked in the office of Wagner Electric Corporation in St. Louis, Missouri.

On July 18, 1956, she was united in marriage to Abraham L. Maclin in Peach Orchard, Missouri.  Mr. Maclin survives at the home.

In addition to her husband she is survived by one son, Randall “Randy” K. Maclin and his wife Cheryl of Bishop, Georgia; by one daughter, Michele Maclin of Parma, Missouri; by one sister, Carolyn Sue Traylor of Maryville, Tennessee; by three grandchildren, Kristin Farra, Dustin Maclin and Andrea Maclin Mealor; and by two great-grandchildren, Brandon Kramer and Jada Kramer.

Besides her parents, one son, Jeffery Maclin, preceded her in death.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Tuesday, October 8, 2013 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M. 

Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.

Darrell Lynn Lillard, son of Gaylon Lillard and Brenda Leathers Lillard of Dexter, was born on December 22, 1965 and passed away on September 30, 2013 at Medical University Hospital in Charleston, South Carolina at the age of 47 years.

Mr. Lillard was a member of the Faith Assembly of God Church in Summerville, South Carolina and was a resident of Summmerville, South Carolina.  He was self-employed in the construction trade and was a veteran of the United States Navy.

On March 9, 1990, he was united in marriage to RaeLynn Upchurch at Dexter, Missouri.  Mrs. Lillard survives at the home.

In addition to his wife and parents, he is survived by one son, Nickolas Lillard of Charleston, South Carolina and by one daughter, Carrysa Lillard of Charleston, South Carolina.

Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, October 4, 2013 from 12:30 P.M. to 2:00 P.M.

 Funeral services will be conducted on Friday, October 4, 2013 at 2:00 P.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Mike Kohlbaker officiating.