Max Edwin Rinehart, was called to his heavenly home on April 25, 2020. Max was born in Houston, Arkansas to Claude & Jewel Rinehart on March 15, 1942. He was 78 years old.
He was a member of the First Baptist church of Bloomfield. Max spent his younger years in the San Joaquin Valley, California. He moved to Poplar Bluff, Missouri where he met his wife Evelyn Irene Morse of 58 years. Max and Irene liked 5 days of being married 58 years on April 30th.
He was a farmer and farm manager for Gaylon Lawrence from 1970 – 1985. In 1985 he started Max Rinehart Farms in Essex, Missouri, where he farmed. He and Irene raised three children Mark, Kenneth, and Michelle. In 1987 he purchased a cattle farm northwest of Bloomfield. In 1994 Max and Irene moved to the cattle farm and made this their permanent home.
He loved all farming, horses, cattle, and enjoyed watching his eight grandchildren and their friends grow up.
He was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers and two sisters.
He is survived by two sisters and two brother, Lilly Denny and Cora Kunckle of Bloomfield. And Gerald Rinehart of Dexter, and JE Rinehart of Hanford, California.
He is leaving a legacy of love to his eight grandchildren; Eric Rinehart, Kendra Brodzinski, Sarah Dokken, Robyn Werner, Sydnie Evgenides, River Chism, Kristopher Rinehart, and Jewel Chism. Also, to his three great grandchildren; Quinn & Max Dokken, and Tinsley Rinehart, and a host of niece, nephews, and many friends.
A private, family only, funeral service will be conducted at North Antioch Cemetery on Tuesday, April 28, 2020, directed by Ronnie Stevens.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Jerimyah Cooper Pruett, son of Timothy Pruett and Samantha Hurdle of Dexter, Missouri, was born and departed this life on April 21, 2020 at Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center.
Besides his parents, he is survived by four brothers, Jayden Malone, Jayson Malone, Jayxon Pruett and Gage Pruett; by his paternal grandfather, Brian Pruett; by his paternal grandmother, Dorothy Collins; by his maternal grandmother, Shannon Maclin; by his paternal great-grandfather, Loran Pruett; by his paternal great-grandmother, Madge Strickland; by his maternal great-grandfather, Billy Winters; and by his maternal great-grandmother, Faye Maclin.
He was preceded in death by his paternal great-grandmother, Ann Pruett; by his maternal grandfather, Joseph Hurdle; by his maternal great-grandfather, Ollie Maclin; by his maternal great-grandmother, Peggy Winters.
How quietly you tiptoed into our world, almost silently, only for a moment you stayed . . . but what an imprint your footprints have left upon our hearts.
A private, family only, funeral service will be conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Thursday, April 30, 2020.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
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.
