Kennith Hugh Pullum, son of the late Oscar Elihugh Pullum and Eva Sherfield Pullum, was born on October 9, 1949 in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on May 9, 2020 at his residence in Bloomfield, Missouri at the age of 70 years.
Mr. Pullum was a veteran of the United States Army serving in Vietnam. He was a former sewing machine mechanic and maintenance worker for International Hat / Paramount.
He was united in marriage to Sharon Chaney on April 19, 1970 in Essex, Missouri. Mrs. Pullum survives of their home in Bloomfield, Missouri.
In addition to his wife, he is survived by three sons, Kennith Elihugh Pullum of Bloomfield, Darin Keith Pullum of Bloomfield, and Brian Wells of Dexter; by his daughter, Cherlena Pullum of Bloomfield; by seven grandchildren, Kendall Pullum, Ciarra Lockhart Pullum, Skyla Martin, Latasha Gilkey, Hannah Pullum, Hailey Pullum, and Briar Pullum; and by three great-grandchildren, Rhyan Pullum, Lucas Gilkey, and Coleton Levi Pogue.
Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Raymond Daniels, Arthur Pullum, and Leo Pullum; and by two sisters, Beatrice Hoard and Wanda Williams.
A time of fellowship and remembrance will be held at the home of Sharon and Kennith Pullum on Sunday, May 17, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. with full military honors.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
Patricia Jo Prunty Fitzgerald, daughter of the late Sylvanus Prunty and Bernice Terrill Prunty, was born on November 7, 1953 in Clarksville, Arkansas and departed this life on May 3, 2020 at Southeast Health of Stoddard County in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 66 years.
Mrs. Fitzgerald was a former certified nursing assistant for VNA and Clearwater in Home. She attended the Lighthouse Christian Center and was a resident of Dexter.
She was united in marriage to Larry Fitzgerald, in 1992, in Dexter. Mr. Fitzgerald survives of their home in Dexter.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her son, Gary Prunty of Dexter; by her daughter, Sharon Barker and husband Mike of Dexter, by her brother, Don Prunty of Dexter; by her sister, Karen Pratt of Dexter; and by two grandchildren, Amber Prunty of Dexter and Michael Prunty of Dexter.
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Prunty; and by two sisters, Cathy Prunty and Deloris Breedlove.
Funeral services will be conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 with Rev. Tim Russell officiating. Interment will follow in the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery at Bloomfield.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is in charge of all arrangements.
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.
