John Edgar “JR” Wilson son of the late John Oliver Wilson and Ethel Ella Losh Wilson was born in Bernie, Missouri on March 19, 1947 and departed this life at his residence in rural Bernie, Missouri on May 12, 2020 at the age of 73.
Mr. Wilson was a Foreman at Brown Shoe Company in Bernie for over 30 years, had later worked at MFA Exchange. JR enjoyed raising Cattle. He was a loving husband, father and grandfather and an avid hunter and fisherman.
He was united in marriage to Marsha Ann Terry in Bernie, Missouri on February 17, 1967. Mrs. Wilson survives in their home in rural Bernie.
Other survivors include One daughter, Shelly Wilson Kirkpatrick of Bernie, Missouri; by one grandson, Trey Kirkpatrick & wife Angelynn; by two great-grandchildren, Issiah and Tayleigh; by one brother, Eugene Wilson of Grandin, Missouri; by six sisters, Jeraldine Jarnagin of Portageville, Missouri, Mary Lowery of Houma, Louisiana, Lois Merritt of East Moline, Illinois, Sue Lowe of Sikeston, Missouri, Diane Sontheimer of Houma, Louisiana and Vickie Shipman & husband Ronnie of Jackson, Missouri; also by other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death other than by his parents, by four sisters, Joyce Wilson, Darlene Wilson, Joan Hansen and Doris Jennings.
Friends may call at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie, Missouri on Friday, May 15, 2020 from 5:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M.
Funeral services will be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Chapel on Saturday afternoon May 16, 2020 at 1:00 P.M. with Rev. Johnny Meese officiating.
Interment will follow in Bernie Cemetery.
Mathis Funeral Home of Bernie in charge of all arrangements.
Anglee Edith Barnes, daughter of the late Lawrence Eugene Mason and Edith Opal Fields Mason, was born in Bernie, Missouri on April 12, 1939 and departed this life at her residence in Rural Bernie, Missouri on May 10, 2020 at the age of 81.
Mrs. Barnes had worked at Brown Shoe, IXL, Nursing Home and Bernie Public School, and was also a Homemaker. She was a member of White Oak Grove General Baptist Church of rural Bernie.
She was united in marriage to George Henry “Lefty” Barnes in Bernie, Missouri on October 5, 1955. Mr. Barnes preceded his wife in death on November 12, 1992.
Survivors include five sons, Bobby Joe Barnes & wife Debbie of Bernie, Missouri, Lawrence Henry “Butch” Barnes & wife Tammy of Bernie, Missouri, Carl Wayne Barnes & wife Sandy of Dexter, Missouri, George Richard Barnes & wife Paula of Bernie, Missouri and Timothy Owen Barnes & wife Amy of Bernie, Missouri; by one brother, L.C. Mason of Bernie, Missouri; by two sisters, Wilma Burch of Wappapello, Missouri and Linda Ann O’Daniel of Bloomfield, Missouri; by twenty one Grandchildren and nineteen Great-grandchildren; also by other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death other than by her parents and her husband, by one daughter in Infancy; by two brothers, Jim Buck Mason and James Eugene Mason; by four sisters, Mildred Hampton, Eva Tipton, Alma Pospeshil and Nina Hartle; and by one great-grandson.
Funeral services will be conducted at Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie on Wednesday, May 13, 2020. Interment will follow in the Bernie Cemetery in Bernie, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Bernie is in charge of all arrangements.
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.
