Truman Christian, son of the late Otis P. Christian and Ovie Chapman Christian, was born on May 28, 1927 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on August 7, 2019 at the Crowley Ridge Care Center in Dexter at the age of 92.
Mr. Christian was a Veteran of the United States Army and served in World War II. He was a member of the Risen Church in Dexter and was a resident of Dexter. Truman had worked at various companies as a heavy equipment operator.
On April 10, 1943 he was united in marriage to Chlora Lemons in Piggott, Arkansas. Mrs. Christian preceded him in death on April 30, 2014.
He is survived by three sons, Jerry Christian and his wife Ann of Columbia, Missouri, Gary Christian and his wife Patty of Dexter and Dale Christian and his wife Linda of Paragould, Arkansas; by five brothers, Paul Christian of Dexter, Raymond Christian of St. Louis, Missouri, Tim Christian of Dexter, Jimmy Christian of Arnold, Missouri and Leotis Christian of Dexter; by one sister, Ota Roberts of Dexter; by six grandchildren, Cindy Benney of Columbia, Missouri, Jason Christian of San Fernando, California, Matt Christian of Austin, Texas, Lori Easley of Paragould, Arkansas, David Christian of Benton, Missouri and Stephanie Myers of Dexter; by seven great-grandchildren, Emma Lea Benney, Aubrie Benney, Chloe Christian, Lauren Covington, Caden Sheeks, Nicholas Christian and Elizabeth Christian; and by three great-great grandchildren, Lexis Covington, Layton Covington and Bentley Sheeks.
Besides his parents, he was preceded in death by his step-mother who raised him after his mother passed away at an early age, Ella Mae Christian, by a son in infancy; by a grandson, Brad Christian and by a granddaughter, Angela Dawn Christian.
Friends may visit with the family on Monday, August 12, 2019 from 9:00 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Jeff Roth officiating.
Interment will follow at the Dexter Cemetery, with full military honors.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Memorials may be made to: Risen Church, 15 E St Francis Street, Dexter, MO 63841 or 18 Fore Life, c/o Scott Kruse, 705 Laurie Circle, Dexter, MO 63841
Hollas S. Montgomery, son of the late John S. Montgomery and Paralie King Montgomery, was born on November 11, 1921 in Bernie, Missouri and departed this life on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at Cypress Point Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 97 years.
Mr. Montgomery was a retired farmer and a resident of Dexter. He was a member of the Second General Baptist Church in Dexter. He was a fixture at auctions in Southeast Missouri, attending them all the way into his nineties.
He was first united in marriage to Kathryn Kimbrel on November 21, 1943; she preceded him in death on October 25, 1994. He was then united in marriage to Darlene Reed on January 1, 2001; she preceded him in death in April of 2018.
He is survived by his son, Carroll Montgomery and wife Etheleen of Dexter, Missouri; by three daughters, Sharon Helfrich and husband Eugene of Columbia, Illinois, Joyce Thompson of Summerfield, Florida and by Sherry Montgomery of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Bill Montgomery of West Paducah, Kentucky and Sam Montgomery of Dexter, Missouri; by one sister, JoAnn Golden of Malden, Missouri; by nine grandchildren, Keith Montgomery, Kara Lummukka, Nickolas Helfrich, Hannah Neibling, Jami Thompson, Jace Thompson, Kelly Hutson, Tyler Montgomery and Jordan Thurman and by fifteen great-grandchildren.
Besides his wives and parents, he was preceded in death by one son, Terry Scott Montgomery, by six brothers, Jerry Dean Montgomery, Garfield Montgomery, Leon Montgomery, Bob Montgomery, Paul Montgomery and Breman Montgomery; by one sister, Lola Young; by one granddaughter, Shelly Montgomery and by one great-granddaughter, Anna Montgomery.
Friends may visit with the family on Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter.
Funeral services will be conducted on Monday, August 12, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel in Dexter with Rev. Steve Tippen officiating.
Interment will follow in the Dexter Cemetery.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Vickie I. Moore, daughter of the late William Massey and Edith Henley Massey, was born on March 11, 1949 in Meridian, Mississippi and departed this life on Monday, August 5, 2019 at her residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 70 years.
Mrs. Moore was a former production line supervisor for Starting USA in Poplar Bluff, Missouri. She was of the Baptist faith.
She is survived by two sons, Jeff McGinnis and Brandon McGinnis, both of Dexter, Missouri; by two brothers, Larry Massey of Advance, Missouri and John Massey of Bloomfield, Missouri; by her sister, Phillis King of Dexter, Missouri; and by four grandchildren.
Friends may call at Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, August 11, 2019 from 12:30 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
A memorial service will then be conducted in the Rainey-Mathis Funeral Chapel on Sunday, August 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will follow in the Walker Cemetery in Bloomfield.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Eric Eugene Smith, son of Gene and Gail Smith, was born on December 20, 1964 in Santa Ana, CA and departed this life on August 5, 2019 at his residence in Dexter at the age of 54.
Mr. Smith was a Marine Veteran and worked at the John J. Pershing VA Medical Center in Poplar Bluff; he had a great love and loyalty to his family, his country and his woodworking.
He was united in marriage to Janet Sadler Smith on February 12, 2000 in Dexter, Mrs. Smith survives in their home in Dexter.
In addition to his wife Janet, he is survived by his son, Eric Shane Hendrix of Dexter, his granddaughter, Alexis Christian of Colorado Springs, CO; by two grandsons, RJ Phillips of St. Louis, and Nicholas Phillips of Dexter; by his great-grandson, James Gabriel “Waya” of Colorado Springs, CO; by his parents, Gene and Gail Smith of Bloomfield, by his mother-in-law, Carzenia Sadler of Dexter; by three brothers, Cean Smith and wife Tina of Republic, MO, Richard “Pete” Smith of Dexter, and Chris Smith and wife Christine of Celina, TN; by two sisters, Jamie Smith-Mays and husband Eddie of Bloomfield, and Trisha Smith-Sprouse and husband Dave of Springfield, MO; by nine nephews and seven nieces, Chelsea Woodruff and husband Kenneth, Cean K. Smith, Keely Smith and fiancé Zack, Merena Smith and husband Shae, Marley Francis, Ricky Bowers, Kenny Smith, Kelli Smith and fiancé Zane, Aaron Mays and wife Kelsie, Alexis and Austin Sprouse; and by nine great nieces and two great nephews, Henley Woodruff, Gracie and Ana Gee, Colt Smith, Tessa Smith, Charlie Rose, Jaxon Parsons and Madelynn, Raylyn, Jayden and Jentry Mays. He also had many more family and friends.
He was preceded in death by his son, Gabriel Ryan Sweeney of Dexter; and by his grandparents, Gale & Gladys Williams of Cabool, MO and Paul & Ana Smith of Iola, KS.
A memorial service, with full Military Honors, will be conducted at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield on August 8, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. with Mickey Goodwin officiating.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
The family has asked that memorials be made in Eric’s name to the Stars and Stripes Museum, 17377 Stars and Stripes Way, Bloomfield, MO 63825.
Sharon Lapwing Walker, daughter of the late Stanley Lapwing and Eleanor Ropacewicz Lapwing, was born on November 24, 1947 in Chicago, Illinois and departed this life on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at her residence in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 71 years.
Mrs. Walker was a former Registered Nurse for the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
On December 24, 1985, in Niles, Illinois, she was united in marriage to Denzel Franklin Walker. Mr. Walker preceded her in death on November 11, 1992.
She is survived by her daughter, Maria Patterson and husband David of Bloomfield, Missouri; by her son, Edward Kasper of Green Bay, Wisconsin; and by two grandchildren, Nicholas Gossard and EmilyAnn Myers of Dexter, Missouri.
Rainey-Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Memorials may be made to the ASPCA or Wounded Warrior, in Sharon’s memory.
ASPCA, 424 E. 92nd Street, New York, NY 10128-6804
Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517
