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Patsy Ann Baldridge

Patsy Ann Baldridge (Parnell), age 81, of Wirth, Arkansas passed away December 20, 2023, in Ash Flat, Arkansas. She was born March 6, 1942, in her grandparents’ home in Oregon County, Missouri to Rudolph and Callie (Denton) Parnell.

She married Omer (Pap) Baldridge sixty-three years ago, on March 14, 1960, in Mammoth Spring Arkansas. Within this union they had one daughter, Barbara.

Patsy was an avid seamstress and quilter, everyone in our part of the country would bring in quilt tops for her to quilt them. She has brought family, friends, and strangers together time and time again with a pot of her chicken and dumplings and whatever else she decided to fix that day. Pap and Patsy always had a good garden together, there weren’t many years where fewer than two-hundred tomato plants weren’t planted, handpicked, peeled and canned annually. In the fall of every year, everyone within a fifty-mile radius had enough turnips to feed them through the winter if they just came by Pap and Patsy’s house.

Patsy always knew the meaning of family and she always made even the strangest stranger feel welcome at her table with a warm meal. There were many good times shared with many people when Patsy was around, and she made sure every person knew they were welcomed and loved. Many family events were held at Pap and Patsy’s many “events” were impromptu guests and meals, but Patsy never turned anyone away.

Patsy attended church at Hanns for many years. She was a Christian and without doubt ready to move on to a better home.

Patsy is survived by her husband, Pap Baldridge; one daughter Barbara Gann, husband Bill; one granddaughter Melissa Rogers, husband Will; one great-granddaughter Katelyn Honeycutt, husband Hunter; two great-grand sons Blake and Danny Rogers; two great-great-grandsons Jaxon Honeycutt and arriving soon Jasper Honeycutt; sister Mary Sue Murphy, husband Ronald; and a host of nieces, nephews, other family members and friends.

Patsy is preceded in death by her parents; two brothers Wayne Allen and Ronnie Parnell; and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and friends.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 23, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Friday, December 22, from 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Interment will be on Saturday, December 23, 2023, in Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Mary Louise Calfee

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Mary Lousie Calfee, 89, of Mountain Home, Arkansas formerly of Alton, Missouri, passed away on December 16, 2023 at her home. She was born on December 16, 1934, in Wichita, Kansas to Elmer and Laura (Brown) Reep. Mary was married to the love of her life, Wendell Calfee on June 28, 1953, in Valley Center, Kansas. This beautiful union of 58 years gave them five children. Mary was of Methodist faith and enjoyed hobbies like; gardening, sewing, knitting and bowling. She always looked forward to traveling and camping throughout the United States. Mary will be missed by all who knew and loved her.

Mary is survived by her five children; Betty Minich (Dean) of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Laura Ruth Esterle (Jeff) of West Plains, Missouri, Jim Alan Calfee of Branson, Missouri, John Calfee (Robin) of Columbia, Missouri, Sue Hedden (Jeff) of West Plains, Missouri, ten grandchildren, numerous other loved relatives and dear friends.

Mary is preceded in death by her husband, Wendell Calfee, parents, Elmer and Laura (Brown) Reep, brothers, sisters and a grandchild, Brenden.

Services will be held privately at a later date and are in the care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri.

Howard (Tom) Garrison

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Howard (Tom) Garrison age 86, of Myrtle, Missouri, passed away December 11, 2023, at his home. Tom was born December 28, 1936, in Sikeston, Missouri, to Herman and Lucille Garrison.

Tom married the love of his life Jessie Mae Gann August 31, 1959, in Lone Oak, Arkansas. To this union four children were born. Howard Thomas Jr., Linda, Janet and Sherman.

Toms’ favorite hobbies were farming, gardening, welding, and building all sorts of things. He also liked going to a good auction and playing with his grandkids. He was a member of the Byrd Church and one of two original deacons of the church.

Tom was a true Christian man who loved everyone he met, was a witness to many and was a very well-liked man who loved to help anyone in need if he could. He will be sadly missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his wife, Jessie of the home, four children Howard Thomas Jr., wife Kathy of Pocahontas, Arkansas, Linda Honeycutt, husband Jeff of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Janet Ward, husband Lanny of Salem, Arkansas and Sherman Garrison, wife Kelly of Myrtle, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren; nineteen great-grandchildren and one on the way; two great-great grandchildren; two brothers; David Garrison, wife Brenda and Steve Garrison, wife Rochelle; one sister Kathy Huddleston, husband Roger; two sister-in-laws Emma Garrison and Betty Garrison; three brother-in-laws Jim(Shirley) Gann, Charles Gann and Gary(Opal) Gann; and several nieces, nephews, family and many friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Lucille Garrison; grandson Eric Garrison; granddaughter Amanda Honeycutt; two brothers Carroll Garrison and Bill Garrison; brother-in-laws Ernie Bray and Jackie Gann; and one sister-in-law Janet Gann.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, December 15, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Byrd Freewill Baptist Church of Myrtle, Missouri.

Visitation will be Thursday, December 14, 2023, from 6:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Interment will be on Friday, December 15, 2023, in Byrd Cemetery, Myrtle, Missouri, with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

James “Jim” Scott Jr.

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James “Jim” Scott Jr., age 65 of Koshkonong, Missouri passed away December 9, 2023, at his home. Jim was born March 15, 1958, in Huntington County, Indiana to Jim and Gerry (Johnson) Scott.

Jim married the love of his life Brenda Overturf in Drakesville, Iowa and they was happily married for thirty-four years. Within this union they had two daughters Josey Lynn and Shawnee Lee.

Jim loved trading livestock, telling stories about the things that he had done throughout his life, bucking bulls, auctions, traveling, camping, listening to eighty’s rock and roll music, doing woodworking with his wife, but above all things these things family was his priority that he loved the most. He cherished every minute with his wife, daughters and being papa Jimmy to his grandchildren.

Jim had a beautiful heart and soul. He was an amazing man that loved with his whole heart, he never knew a stranger and he was the biggest giver God ever made. He was a prankster, alittle ornery and loved to joke around. Jim will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife Brenda; two daughters Josey Lynn Scott (Jared Harrison) and Shawnee Lee Scott (Will Perdue); five grandchildren Rylee, Braxtyn, Ryatt, Karson and Willow; his mother Gerry Scott; one sister Cynthia Scott; Michael and Michaela Kuk; several cousins, nieces, family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his dad Jim Scott Sr.; one brother Jerry Scott; Father-in-law Merle Overturf and mother-in-law Judy Overturf.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, December 16, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Visitation will be Friday, December 15, from 5 p.m.-7 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Interment will be private under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

James Bell

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James Bell, 91, West Plains, Missouri went to be with the Lord December 8, 2023.

He was married to Willie Mae Gifford Lewis.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. Missouri.

Jessie Mae Miller

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Jessie Mae Miller was born on May 28, 1926 at Denlow, Missouri to John and Anna Williams. She passed away at the age of 97.

As a teenager, her parents moved to Portland Oregon. She started working at a soda fountain in a drug store. Later, she started working as a welder in the shipyards to help serve her country.

After returning to Denlow, Jessie Mae met the love of her life Lavern Miller when he returned from serving in the army where he followed Patton across Germany.

They were married on April 16, 1946 after getting the preacher out of the tater patch. To this union two daughters were born Betty Jane and Beverly Jean.

Jessie Mae loved crafts, especially crocheting, bowling, fishing for catfish, and hunting on Altizer Ridge also known as Honeymoon Ridge.

Jessie Mae gave her heart to the Lord at a young age. After moving to Pomona, MO, in 1955, she began going to the Christian Church were she was still a member.

She is survived by her daughter Beverly Jean Tooley and husband Kenneth, a son-in-law Perry Durnell; grandchildren Micheal and Sherida Tooley, Scotty and Jennifer Tooley, Christi Grogan, Dean and Lisa Durnell, Gail and Roger Hayes, Stacy and Angie Durnell; thirteen great grandchildren; and four great great grandchildren; a special friend and care giver Michelle Lewis; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 71 years; one daughter, Betty Jane Durnell; her parents; four brothers Herman, Essel, Evan, and Vercalle; three sisters Ardith, Faye, and Della Alta and five great grandchildren.

She will be greatly missed by family, her church family, and many friends.

Funeral Services for Jessie Mae Miller, Age 97, of Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held on Monday, December 11, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. At the Pomona Christian Church. Visitation will be from 1:00 till service time.

Interment will be on Monday, December 11, 2023 in the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, Howell County Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in West Plains, Missouri

Mary Lou Sorrell

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Mary Lou Sorrell, 89 of Myrtle, Missouri came into this world on January 24, 1934, in Thayer, Missouri, the daughter of Truman and Ora Boyd and went to her heavenly home on December 1, 2023, in West Plains, Missouri.

She was married to Robert (Bob) Sorrell for seventy-one years. They were married on June 4, 1952, in Pocahontas, Arkansas.

She is survived by her husband Robert (Bob) Sorrell: one son Bobby and wife Tammy Sorrell of Gatewood, Missouri, one daughter Stacee and husband Dave Peters of West Plains, Missouri, one brother George and wife Mary Lou of Doniphan, Missouri; eighteen grandchildren, and forty-one great grandchildren. and one great great grandchild due in March.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two children Cathy Sorrell and Boyd Sorrell; two great grandchildren, and two sisters.

She was a member of the Myrtle Freewill Baptist Church. She also liked to go shopping, watching basketball game, reading about history, cooking, and frying chicken for her family and friends. Also, she enjoyed a good Tootsie roll pop and a pack of cheese crackers. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Mary was loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed.

Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Interment will be on Wednesday, December 6, 2023, in the Myrtle Cemetery, Myrtle, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Janice Jean Schott

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Janice Jean Schott, 76, of Thayer, Missouri, passed away on December 1, 2023 at the Ozark Health Center of West Plains, Missouri.

Services will be at a later dater.

Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri

Randall Howard Ellison

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Randall Howard Ellison, 84, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed away on November 30, 2023, in West Plains, Missouri. Randall came into this world on September 7, 1939, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, the son of Earl and Edna Ellison. Randall married the love of his life, Everly Laverne in Viola, Arkansas on November 27, 1964, and was blissfully married for 50 years. During this union they had two sons, Shaun, and Randall “Dee” Ellison. Randall was a machinist that enjoyed stock car racing on the dirt tracks. When he wasn’t racing, he was fishing. After he retired, he became a farmer and spent as much time as he could with family.

Randall is survived by his two sons: Shaun Ellison and wife Tiffany and Randall “Dee” Ellison of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, granddaughter, Shianne Ellison, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, several cousins, and many other loved family members.

Randall is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Ellison and Edna Wilkening, his wife, Everly Ellison, twin siblings, several uncles, and a few aunts.

Graveside Services will be on December 4^th, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Sturgeon Cemetery near Camp, Arkansas and will be officiated by Pastor Paul Richardson. Pallbearers will be: Shaun Elllison, Junior Ellison, Butch Ellison, Allan Edwards, Pat Cash and James Busch.

Services under the care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri

Larry Ray Akins

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The loved ones of Larry Ray Akins, of West Plains, Missouri are saddened to announce his passing on November 3, 2023. He passed away peacefully at the age of 67 with loved ones by his side.

Larry was born on July 20, 1955 at Scott’s Air Force Base in Illinois and later served as an E-6 Staff Sergeant in the United States Army. He later settled in his hometown of Biloxi, Mississippi, where he studied Criminal Justice, worked as a police officer and also surveillance at Treasure Bay Casino.

Larry was an avid sports lover and known as the STL Cardinal’s man. He was also a fan of
Notre Dame and the Kansas City Chiefs. Larry was a kind and simple man, always happy with what he had. He especially enjoyed Coca-Cola, hot pockets, hot dogs, fried potatoes,
muffalettas, brussel sprouts, fries and onion rings. He looked forward to seeing his dear friend Kya and her mother Kellie every day; he also stayed in close contact with his loved ones, regardless of the distance between them. These are the things that brought him the most joy in life.

Mr.Akins is preceded in death by his parents, Lorenzo and Billie Jo Akins; grandparents, Lavoy and Esther Akins; Don and Virgine Kaysinger; sisters, Debbie Rice, Diana Furr and Pamela Akins; uncles, Frank Akins, Willo Akins and Bill Morgan; aunts, Deallie Morgan, Juanita McCab, Barbara Willis, Vera Griffin; niece, Jennifer Courtney and nephew Robert Latolito (Bobby).

Larry’s survivors include his children; Diana Holland, Nicole Long, Heather Buckman, Danny
Alimani , Jason Alimani, 10 grandchildren; sister, Cynthia Ferguson and husband Mike; aunts,
Bonnie and husband Steve Donovan; Patti and Roger Wright; Fran and Denny Harrison and many nieces and nephews and his special friends Kellie and Kya, whom he considered family