Emily is survived by her parents, George Doolin, Sr. and Amanda King of Bloomfield; three daughters, Miranda Faye Doolin of Dudley, Katie Marie Doolin and Alora Janay Doolin both of Bloomfield; two brothers, George Allen Doolin, Jr of Bloomfield, Jaden Allen Marrs of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; her maternal grandmother, Sandy Smart of Aquilla and paternal grandmother, Sue Ann Lambirch of Bloomfield. Many aunts, uncles, other relatives and friends also survive.
Friends may visit Wednesday, February 25, 2015, from 4:30 to 7:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Wednesday, February 25, 2015, at 7:00 p.m. at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Terry Sanders of Bloomfield officiating.
Interment with be in the Bloomfield Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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Rita L. Bader, daughter of the late Michael Litzler and Mary Dietsch Litzler, was born on October 27, 1921 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on February 22, 2015 at the Malden Nursing Center in Malden, Missouri at the age of 93.
Mrs. Bader was a member of the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter and was a resident of Dexter. She had worked as a Small Farm Specialist for the University of Missouri Extension Office and retired in 1991. She was a leader of the Star-Banner 4-H Club, she loved her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, sewing, gardening, traveling and she especially loved life.
On February 20, 1946, she was united in marriage to Louis C. Bader in Dexter. Mr. Bader preceded her in death on January 27, 1966.
She is survived by two sons, Louis Bader, Jr. (Laverne) of Scott City, Missouri, Kenny Bader of Boonville, Missouri; by four daughters, Catherine Bockhold (Anthony) of Dexter, Shearon Harris (Randy) of Bernie, Jovita Klott (Vincent) of Hermann, Missouri and Roberta Cecil (Gerald) of Overland Park, Kansas; by one daughter-in law, Linda Bader of Albany, Georgia; by seven grandchildren, Angela Lutmer (Brian), Bonita Bell (Andrew), Steven Bockhold (Kate), Daniel Bockhold (Amanda), Katie Schout (Andrew), Jessica Mackey (Chris) and Jennifer Cecil; and by nine great-grandchildren, Audry Lutmer, Patrick Lutmer, Jacob Lutmer, Abby Lutmer, Joseph Bell, Luke Bockhold, Eve Bockhold, Michael Bockhold and Gemma Bockhold.
In addition to her husband and parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Michael Bader; by three brothers; and by five sisters.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, February 26, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. to 8:00 P.M.
Rosary service will be conducted at 7:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Dexter on Friday, February 27, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. with Father David Dohogne officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Memorials may be made to the University of Kentucky, Michael Bader Scholarship, Office for Advancement, 1451 University Drive, Lexington, Kentucky 40546-0097. Please note on checks that are made to the University of Kentucky that the donation is for the Michael Bader Scholarship.
Imogene Arnold, daughter of the late Ottie Miles and Adel Taylor Miles was born on April 12, 1916 in Essex, Missouri and departed this life on February 22, 2015 at the Cypress Point Skilled Nursing Center in Dexter at the age of 98.
Mrs. Arnold was a member of the First United Methodist Church in Dexter. She had worked in the Stoddard County Recorder of Deeds office for a number of years. She will also be remembered as a strong Democrat.
On June 4, 1944 she was united in marriage to William “Bud” Arnold in Bloomfield. Mr. Arnold preceded her in death on May 7, 1985.
She is survived by one daughter and son in law, Kathryn Clark and husband David Vray of St. Louis; by one brother, Roy Miles of Roanoke, Virginia; by one special niece, Robyn Brown and by one special great nephew, Miles Brown.
Besides her husband and parents she was preceded in death by two brothers, Taylor Miles and Dayton Miles and by one sister, Martha Minton.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral home in Dexter on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 from 4:00 P.M. until 6:00 P.M.
At 6:00 P.M. on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 Dr. Barry Winders will give a few remarks.
A private burial will be conducted at a later date in the Dexter Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that all memorials be made to the First United Methodist Church , P. O. Box 156, Dexter, Missouri 63841.
Rev. Donald L. Cooper was born on October 6, 1926 in Bernie, and departed this life on February 21, 2015 at the Landmark Hospital in Cape Girardeau at the age of 88.
Mr. Cooper was a General Baptist Minister for forty-six years. He was a Veteran of the United States Air Force and served in World War II. He was also known for his watch repair abilities. For the past twelve years, Brother Cooper had worked at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home as a night greeter for visitations.
On June 14, 1947 he was united in marriage to Lela Moore in Bernie. Mrs. Cooper survives of their home in Dexter.
Besides his wife he is survived by two daughters and son in laws, Judy and husband Sherrill Corbin of Dexter and Gloria and husband Rickie Roberts of Ozark, Missouri; by four brothers, Travis Cooper of Bernie, Billie Cooper of Dexter, Ardie Cooper of Junction City, Kansas and Roger Cooper of Bernie; by five sisters, Geraldine Pyle of Dexter, Darlene McGowan of Bernie, Betty Thurston of Bernie, Cora Coker of Republic, Missouri and Janet Wood of Malden; by six grandchildren and their spouses, Kevin Corbin and wife Karen, Tammy Roberts Stubblefield and husband Ernie, Deana Corbin Brents and husband Kevin, Christi Corbin Hubbard and husband Brad, Erick Roberts and wife Shannon, and Alicia Roberts Swofford and husband Billy; by eleven great-grandchildren and two great-great grandchildren.
Besides his parents he was preceded in death by one sister, Gloriaetta Beaird.
Friends may call at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, February 22, 2015 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will then be conducted on Monday, February 23, 2015 at 10:00 A.M. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel with Rev. Kenneth Biggs officiating.
Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield.
She had lived in the Bloomfield, Missouri area all of her life. She had completed cosmetology school and worked as a hairdresser for 40 years. She also worked for 19 years at VNA and was of the Baptist faith.
On February 27, 1980, she was married to Terry Evans, Sr. in Piggott, Arkansas.
Surviving are her husband, Terry Evans, Sr. of Bloomfield; two daughters, April Williams and Angela Cazee both of Bloomfield; one step-son, Terry Evans, Jr. of Puxico; four grandchildren, Nathaniel Cazee, Tiffany Evans, Natalie Cazee and Destiny Underhile all of Bloomfield; one step-granddaughter, Kirsten Evans of Puxico; three sisters, Debbie Cheatum of Sikeston, Claudine Walton of Spring Hill, Florida and Dawn Towe of Bloomfield. Numerous loving relatives and caring friends also survive.
Friends may visit on Monday, February 23, 2015, from 5:00 to 8:00 pm at Watkins & Sons Funeral Home in Dexter, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 24, 2015, at 1:00 pm at the Watkins & Sons Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Greg Stevens of Bloomfield, Missouri officiating.
Interment will be in the Walker Cemetery near Bloomfield, Missouri with Chiles-Cooper Funeral Home of Bloomfield in charge of arrangements.
Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.watkinsfuneralhome.com
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