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.
Phyllis Ann Bollinger, daughter of the late Vester Carroll McMunn and Lura Boyd McMunn, was born on September 4, 1938 in Malden, Missouri, and departed this life on September 7, 2024 at Memory Lane Nursing Home in Dexter, Missouri at the age of 86 years.
Phyllis was a homemaker and cared for many children and elderly family members over the years. One of her greatest joys in life was watching her grandchildren play sports, especially basketball and football. She never missed a game and was always the loudest cheerleader in the stands.
She had a special love for animals, particularly cats and dogs, which brought her great joy and companionship. She found comfort in their presence and cherished the bond they shared. Often times, her family joked that she cared for her pets more than her family!
Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James A. Bollinger; by her brothers, Larry McMunn and Vester Carroll "Mack" McMunn; by one sister, LaDenna McMunn Wells; by her daughter-in-law, Michelle Bollinger and by her brother-in-law's, Chuck Wells and Bill Bennett.
She is survived by her daughter, Judy Patterson and husband Ronnie of Bentonville, Arkansas; by her son, Jim Bollinger and wife Leslie of Dexter, Missouri; by one brother, David "Bubby" McMunn and wife Kristie of Malden, Missouri; by two sisters, Judy Blackwood and husband Don of Halls, Tennessee and LaDonna Bennett of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by eight grandchildren, Sarah Dokken, Eric Rinehart, Paige Eggimann, Braden Bollinger, Alexa Noles, Elise Noles, Kassidey Mitchell, Hannah Bollinger; and by eight great-grandchildren, Quinn Dokken, Max Dokken, Tinsley Rinehart, Dru Rinehart, Walt Rinehart, Kaisyn Eggimann, Duke Mitchell, Boden Mitchell; and by her sister-in-law's, Sue McMunn and Carolyn McMunn.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 19, 2024, with a place and time to be announced.
Memorials may be made to Memory Lane Nursing Home, 415 South Catalpa Lane, Dexter, Missouri 63841 or Dexter Animal Shelter, 601 East Grant Street, Dexter, Missouri 63841.
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Debra Lee Williams, daughter of the late Bob Goans and Nancy Loyd Goans was born on October 9, 1961, in Cabool, Missouri and departed this life on September 7, 2024, at the Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 62.
Debra was a member of the Friendship Baptist Church in Dexter and had attended the Bellview Baptist Church in Doniphan, Missouri before moving to Dexter. She enjoyed painting and watching animals outside, her favorite flower was dandelions. She loved being with her family, and her dog Sara. She always had a puzzle she was working on and had written Christian story’s some of which have been published.
On August 8, 1980, she was united in marriage to William Williams in Mountain View, Missouri. Mr. Williams survives of their home in Dexter.
Other than by her husband she is survived by her daughter, Monica Moore and husband Caleb of Fairdealing, Missouri; by two sons, Jeremie Williams and Bobbie Williams both of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; by two brothers, Hershel Goans of Doniphan, Missouri, and Andy Goans of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; and by three grandchildren, William Moore, Kalista Jackson and husband Tyler, and Ethan Williams.
Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, from 9:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. at the Friendship Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri. Funeral services will then be conducted on Wednesday, September 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m. at Friendship Baptist Church in Dexter, Missouri with Rev. Lonnie Mittag officiating. Interment will follow at the Missouri State Veterans Cemetery in Bloomfield, Missouri.
Mathis Funeral Home in Dexter is assisting with arrangements.
