Obituaries – Thayer Carter Funeral Home

Carrie Maxine Robinson, age 88, of Rogers, Arkansas, formerly of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, died at 5:00 AM on Wednesday, June 19, 2013, at Ashley Nursing Home in Rogers, Arkansas.  Services are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.

Funeral services for Melissa Gail King, age 36, of Thayer, Missouri, will be Thursday, June 20, 2013 at 1:00 PM at Thayer First Assembly of God Church in Thayer with Pastor Abel Perez officiating.

The family will receive friends at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer on Wednesday evening, June 19th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.

Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.

Theo Case

Theo Earl Case was born the son of Archie Case and Eula (Martin) Case on January 29, 1939 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and departed this life June 10, 2013 in Independence, Missouri at the age of 74 years.

He was united in marriage on October 6, 1962 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to Grace G. Koenig.

He is survived by his wife of fifty years, Grace Case of the home in Independence, Missouri; two sons, Terry W. Case and wife, Karen of Kingsville, Missouri and Earl D. Case and girl friend, Sharri Corle of Richmond, Missouri; five grandchildren, Emily E. Case, Kelsey B. Case, Savannah J. Case and twins, McKenzie L. Case and Makaela N. Case; two previous daughters-in-law, Kim Case of Warrensburg, Missouri and Danelle Case of Independence, Missouri; one brother, Harlin Case and wife, Leta of Hardy, Arkansas; one sister, Anna Faye Bowers and husband, Fred of Thayer, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Archie and Eula Case; one granddaughter, Krystal L. Case; four brothers, Orlando “Sonny” Case, Roy Ray Case, Arlis Case, and Troy Case; and one sister, Audrey Porter.

Theo’s first job was at the Shoe Last Factory in Mammoth Spring, AR and later worked in construction, building Cherokee Village. In 1965, he and Grace moved to the Kansas City area where he was employed with the Vendo Company until 1977. Theo retired in 1994 after working at the Honeywell Company for 17 years.

He enjoyed spending time with Grace on the old home place; gardening; was well known for his love of fishing and hunting; and was a member of the Jacoma Bass Club, participating in many Bass Tournaments throughout the years.

Theo will be remembered as a loving husband, dad, poppy, brother and uncle. He will truly be missed by his family and the many friends that shared in his joys of life.

Funeral Services will be Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 11:00 AM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer.

The family will receive friends Friday evening, June 14th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home in Thayer.

Burial will be in the Hurst Cemetery, near Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.

Linda Lawson

Linda Kay Lawson was born the daughter of N. W. Lawson and Ellen (Faust) Lawson on February 7, 1942, at Jonesboro, Arkansas, and departed this life May 30, 2013, in Rochester, Minnesota at the age of 71 years.

She is survived by one brother, Robert W. Lawson and wife, Viletta of Maryville, Tennessee; one sister, Naomi Johnson and husband, Mackie of Thayer, Missouri; one niece; three nephews; other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, N.W. and Ellen Lawson.

Linda worked for the United States government for more than thirty years as a Case Officer for the C.I.A. During those years, she was stationed at various places, all around the world. She was a person of strong conviction, and active in addressing social and political issues.

She enjoyed genealogy research and compiling family history. She was an avid flower gardener and loved cats as well as other animals.

She will be truly missed by her family and many friends.

Graveside services for Ms. Lawson will be held at 12:00 Noon, Saturday, June 8, 2013, at Thayer Cemetery in Thayer Missouri.

Ira Goans, age 89, of Thayer, Missouri, died at 3:45 AM on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Shady Oaks Healthcare Center in Thayer, Missouri.

Lucille Cypret

Mary Lucille (Hensley) Cypret was born the daughter of Dewey Hensley and Lillie (Sisk) Hensley on January 15, 1923 in Oregon County, Missouri, and departed this life May 29, 2013 at West Vue Nursing and Rehab Center in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 90 years.

She was united in marriage to Herschel Lee Cypret, who preceded her in death on May 5, 1955.

She is survived by four children, Sue Sisco of Alpena, Arkansas, Larry Cypret of Myrtle, Missouri, Bob Cypret of Alton, Missouri, and Barbara Adamson and husband, Jerry of Marked Tree, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Mike Sisco and Lisa Cofield, both of Alpena, Arkansas, Pete Cypret of Salinas, California, and Jamie Wilson of Heber Springs, Arkansas; six great grandchildren, Joshua, Lauren, Zack, Summer, Sophie, and Chandler; other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Dewey and Lillie Hensley; her husband, Herschel Cypret; one son, Kenneth Cypret; one son-in-law, Delmer Sisco; and one daughter-in-law, Sandy Cypret.

Lucille was a dedicated homemaker, and following the death of her husband, she worked at various jobs, including cleaning homes and later, worked as secretary at the Alton Senior Citizen Center.

She was a faithful member of Centerpoint Church of God of Prophecy near Myrtle. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, and reading, and especially cherished time spent with her grandchildren.

She will be remembered as a wonderful mother and grandmother and will truly be missed by her family and the community in which she lived.

Funeral Services for Lucille Cypret, age 90, of Myrtle, Missouri, will be Saturday, June 1, 2013 at 3:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer with Brother Jake Lawrence and Brother Kenny King officiating.

The body will Lie in State at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Friday evening, May 31st, from 5:00 until 8:00 PM.

Burial will be in the Cotton Creek Cemetery, near Couch, Missouri.

Troy Case

Troy Allen Case was born the son of Archie Case and Eula (Martin) Case on September 15, 1928 in Culp, Arkansas, and departed this life May 18, 2013 in Batesville, Arkansas at the age of 84 years.

He was united in marriage on September 9, 1950 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to Zola Mae Collins, who preceded him in death on October 16, 1991.

He is survived by four children, Sharon Martin and husband, James of Thayer, Missouri, Glinn Case and wife, Rosie of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Melissa Smith and husband, Therman of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and Sherrie Case of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; ten grandchildren; several great-grandchildren; two brothers, Harlin Case and wife, Leta of Hardy, Arkansas, Theo Case and wife, Grace of Independence, Missouri; one sister, Anna Faye Bowers and husband, Fred of Thayer, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Zola Mae Case; one son, Aubrey Allen Case; three brothers, Orlando “Sonny” Case, Roy Ray Case, and Arlis Case; and one sister, Audrey Porter.

Troy was a veteran, serving in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. He was a heavy equipment operator and was employed for thirty years by the Arkansas Highway and Transportation Department. He was an avid outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, hunting, gardening and a day of hard work.

He was a Christian and, in his earlier years, attended Union Hill Church of Christ. He will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather, a wonderful brother, a great uncle, and a loyal friend. Troy will truly be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services were Wednesday, May 22, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Reverend Gerald Bounds officiating. Burial was in the Hurst Cemetery near Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.

Gene Haney

Willie Gene Haney was born the son of Robert Lee and Stella Pearl (Reed) Haney on April 25, 1929 at Frenchtown, Arkansas and departed this life May 19, 2013 at Hospice House of the Ozarks in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 84 years.

He was united in marriage April 9, 1951 in Salem, Arkansas to Annabelle Hurtt.

He is survived by his wife of sixty-two years, Annabelle Haney of the home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; four children, Debora Cook and husband, Bill of Little Rock, Arkansas, Carol Ann Haney and husband, Lyle Martin of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Vickie Barbee and husband, Greg of Thayer, Missouri, and Kenny Haney and wife, Konnie of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Will Barbee and wife, Brittany of Thayer, Missouri, Heath Barbee of Springfield, Missouri, and Kaitlyn LeAnn Haney of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; one great granddaughter, Khloe Ann Barbee of Thayer, Missouri; one loving sister, Becky Howell and husband, Jack of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant daughter; three sisters, twins, Beryl Green and Meryl McHenry and Cora Lee Phelps; six brothers, Luke, Ode, Monk, Woody, R.L. and Charles Haney; three nephews and one niece.

Gene was a Veteran, proudly serving his country in the United States Navy during the Korean Conflict.

He and Annabelle owned and operated the Wicker General Store in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas for 20 years. He also enjoyed farming and was an avid gardener.

Gene was a member of the Church of Christ in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.

He will be remembered as a Loving Husband, Father and Grandfather and will be dearly missed.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in his memory to either Hospice House of the Ozarks in Mtn. Home, Arkansas or Legacy Hospice of Salem, Arkansas.

Funeral Services were Tuesday, May 21^st, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer with Lee Moses officiating. Burial was in the Riverside Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Hubert Cochran

Hubert Lee “Hoot” Cochran was born the son of George “Rufe” and Alma (Pressley) Cochran on November 15, 1938, in Koshkonong, Missouri, and departed this life May 18, 2013 at Lincoln County Medical Center in Troy, Missouri, at the age of 74 years.

Hoot attended Koshkonong schools along with his brothers and sister. He was united in marriage on May 16, 1964 to Reta Lois Underwood, who preceded him in death on November 9, 1986. To this union was born one son, Michael. He was again united in marriage on September 4, 1993 to Mary Lou Ledbetter Wieman, and became a step-father to Ed, Lynn, and Kevin. Mary Lou also preceded him in death on December 15, 2007.

He is survived by his son, Michael Cochran and companion, Laura Davis of Moscow Mills, Missouri; three step-children, Ed Wieman and wife, Donna of Troy, Missouri, Lynn Peine and husband, Mark of Troy, and Kevin Wieman and wife, Carol of Troy; two brothers, Larry Cochran and wife, Nadine of West Plains, Missouri, and Charles Cochran and wife, Christine of Koshkonong, Missouri; one sister, Kathleen Rogers and husband, Garrel of Koshkonong; 13 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Rufe and Alma; his first wife, Reta; his second wife, Mary Lou; two brothers, infant, George and Harold.

Hoot worked at McDonnell-Douglas, now Boeing, for over 30 years as an inspector. He was always the life of the party, and enjoyed camping, gardening, playing washers, and horseshoe tournaments.

Hoot will be remembered as a loving father and grandfather, a wonderful brother, a fun-loving uncle, and a loyal friend. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.

Funeral services were Friday, May 24, 2013 at 10:00 AM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer with Brother Richard Robinson officiating. Burial was in the Thayer Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.