Ruth Grimes, daughter of the late John Parks and Goldie Locke Parks, was born on January 17, 1930, in Dudley, Missouri and departed this life on September 11, 2024, at Memory Lane Skilled Nursing in Dexter, Missouri, at the age of 94 years.

Mrs. Grimes had worked for the International Hat Factory and WW Wood. She was a member of Faith Community Church in Dudley, Missouri, and a resident of Dudley. She loved working crossword puzzles, reading, singing old hymns in church, and feeding her family.

She is survived by four sons, Dennis Parks and wife Jessie of Dudley, Missouri, Jimmy Grimes and wife Samia of Ft. Myers, Florida, Chris Grimes of Dudley, Missouri, and Floyd Parks of Pontiac, Michigan; by her daughter, Janice Traitor of Pontiac, Michigan; and by fourteen grandchildren, and twenty-one great-grandchildren.

Other than by her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Johnny Grimes; by her daughter, Vickie Newcombe; and by five brothers, three sisters, four grandchildren, and six great-grandchildren.

Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Sunday, September 15, 2024, from 1:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m. Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Sunday, September 15, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.

Richard Leo Carpenter, son of the late Herbert Carpenter and Catherine Walker Carpenter, was born on February 25, 1944, in Royal Oak, Michigan, and departed this life on September 10, 2024, at his residence in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 80 years.

Mr. Carpenter had worked for a printing company and was a former truck driver. He attended Thousand Hills Cowboy Church and Ash Hill General Baptist Church in Fisk, Missouri. He enjoyed playing golf, tinkering with old cars and watching the Dallas Cowboys play football, and he was an avid Trump supporter.

On April 13, 1985, in Dexter, Missouri, she was united in marriage to Sharon James. Mrs. Carpenter survives of their home in Dexter.

Along with his wife, he is survived by three daughters, Angela Dodson of Ellisville, Missouri, Paula Boyd of Joplin, Missouri, and Tammy Hood of Union, Mississippi; by eight grandchildren, Christopher, Mariah, Kyson, Chelsea, Austin, Paul, Amber, and Alison; and by eight great-grandchildren, Jayden, Evelyn, Audrey, Rhainey, Banks, Hunter, Colton, and Peyton.

Other than by his parents, he was preceded in death by three brothers, Kerby Carpenter, Mike Carpenter, and Phil Carpenter, and by his sister, Eileen Ruth Carpenter.

Graveside services will be held at Dudley Cemetery in Dudley, Missouri on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 12:00 p.m.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.

Ronald D. Temples, son of Norris “Bud” Temples, Jr. and the late Shirley Shipman Temples, was born on December 21, 1965, in St. Louis, Missouri and departed this life on September 9, 2024, at his home near Dudley at the age of 58.

He worked as an HVAC technician and plumber for Jim Bollinger & Son Heat, Air, Plumbing, and Electrical.

On July 11, 2004, he was married to Carolyn Christian in Dudley. Mrs. Temples survives of the home.

Ron leaves behind his wife, his father, and two sons, Josh Durham of Dexter, Missouri, and Jamie Durham (MacKenzie Williams) of Essex, Missouri; five granddaughters, Destiny Durham (CJ Greene), Alexis Durham (Marcellus Fleming), Zoey Durham, Heidi Durham, and Aubrey Camden, along with one great granddaughter, Harmony Fleming. He is also survived by one brother Aaron Temples; two uncles, Clifford Temples and Gary Temples; by one aunt, Sue Sadler; several cousins, other loved ones, and many friends.

Preceding Ron in death were his mother, Shirley Temples; his brother, Darren Temples; and his twin brother, Donald Temples. His grandparents, Norris Sr. and Lucille Temples and Jac and Edna Shipman also preceded him in death.

Visitation will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from 9:00 a.m. until 10:00 a.m. at Mathis Funeral Home. Funeral services will then be conducted on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at Mathis Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jamie Jones officiating. Interment will follow at Hagy Cemetery.

The Family would like to thank Elara Caring Hospice Foundation for their care and guidance during this difficult time.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.

Ella Mae Johnson, daughter of the late Monroe Statler and Geneva McAnelly Statler was born on May 5, 1956, in Dexter, Missouri and departed this life on September 8, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Southeast in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 68.

Ella Mae retired from Unilever in Sikeston, Missouri and was a resident of Dexter. She enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and loved being outdoors.

On February 26, 1994, she was united in marriage to Dearl Johnson in Dexter, Missouri. Mr. Johnson survives of their home in Dexter.

Other than by her husband she is survived by her two sons, Jimmy Bowers and Steven Douglas Bowers both of Dexter, Missouri, by her step-sons, Dareth Johnson of Malden, Missouri, and Dustin Johnson of Dexter, Missouri; by her brother, Ken Statler of Bloomfield, Missouri; by two sisters, Clara Ellis of Jacksonville, Arkansas, and Belinda Jones of Bloomfield, Missouri; by five grandchildren, Kyle Bowers, Brianna Saylors, Zack Bowers, Carter Johnson, and Afton Harris-Hendley; by nine great-grandchildren, Lane and Kinsley Bowers, Emmalin Bowers, Nevaeh, Raylynn, and Emma Jones, and Laira, Noah, and Wren Hendley; and by other extended family and friends.

Other than by her parents she was preceded in death by her half-brother, Donnie Statler; by her half-sister, Linda Stoker; and by her brother in infancy, William Statler.

Visitation will be held at Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter on Friday, September 13, 2024, from 12:00 p.m. until 2:00 p.m.  Funeral services will then be conducted in the Mathis Funeral Home Chapel on Friday, September 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m.  Interment will follow in the Triplett Cemetery.

Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.