Penny Dawn Manes, 58, of West Plains, Missouri, formerly of Thayer, Missouri passed away on January 29, 2024, in her home surrounded by family. Memorial Service information will be posted at a later date.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri
Martha June (Hurtt) Case, age 81, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away January 27, 2024, in West Plains, Missouri. Martha, better known as “June” was born August 15, 1942, to Arvel and Flora (Whiteside) Hurtt in Norwood, Missouri.
Donald Gene Case, age 88, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away January 28, 2024, in Thayer, Missouri. Don was born May 2, 1935, to Gilbert & Cora (Dunning) Case in Corning, Arkansas.
Don married the love of his life, June on May 31,1958. They were married for sixty-five years and seven months. During this union they had two children, Mike and Tammy.
Don and June loved going camping, playing boards games, spending time with family, friends and going to church. Don liked to go fishing, playing cards, farming and he loved being a dad and husband. June liked to sew, collect dolls, watching birds, looking at flowers, and she loved being a mother and wife.
Don and June served the lord for over fifty years. Both were baptized and they attended Church of Christ Church. Don and June will be greatly missed by all that knew them.
Don and June is survived by their daughter Tammy Frealy of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; Don’s two sisters Bessie York, of West Plains, Missouri and Wanda Martin, husband Bill; Don’s brother Charles Case of West Plains, Missouri; June’s sister Imogene Reville of Granite City, Illinois; June’s brother Charlie Hurtt of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; and many nieces, nephews and friends
Don and June was preceded in death by their parents; one son; Don’s eight siblings; and June’s five siblings.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, February 2, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 11:00 a.m. till service time at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Interment will be on Friday, February 2, 2024, in Riverside Cemetery, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Charles Edward Steed, son of the late Myrtle Collins Ivey, was born November 9, 1931, in Thayer, Missouri. Charles, also known as “Charlie,” was raised by his loving grandmother, Nora Belle Bettigrew, after the untimely death of his mother. Charlie departed this life on January 24, 2024, at the age of 92 years and 2 months.
Charlie was united in marriage on March 29, 1951, in Hardy, Arkansas to the love of his life, Ruby Jean (Cook) Steed, and was blessed with over 72 years of marriage.
Charlie was a truck driver in his earlier years, and then in the early 1960’s, Charlie and Ruby started their business, Steed’s Grocery Store & Gas Station, being one of Thayer’s first convenience stores, which they operated for over 2 decades. After closing the store, Charlie continued to operate Steed’s Radiator Shop until he was 89 years old. He loved his customers, having made many friends of all ages over the years. Charlie, known as “Pop” by his grandchildren, was a master storyteller about the history of Thayer and Augusta, and loved exchanging stories about the history of the area. Pop was genuinely interested in others and their stories and was truly gifted with making everyone feel valued.
Charlie loved his church and his church family at the First Christian Church, Disciples of Christ, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. He was a member for over 65 years and served as an Elder for many years. Charlie was also a member of the Clifton Lodge No. 463 for over 50 years and was elected as Worshipful Master many times over. He cared deeply about the Masonic lodge and its mission of service.
Pop’s love for his children and grandchildren was endless. Pop was the type of person who would give the shirt off his back for another. How Pop lived and treated others was a testament to God’s goodness. Everyone who ever had the pleasure of knowing Pop knew there was no better.
Charlie is survived by five children: Charles (Butch), wife Donna of Thayer; Jerry, wife BJ of Mountain Home; Barbara of West Plains; Kevin, wife Lana of Mammoth Spring; and Kelly, wife Angela of Thayer. Ten grandchildren: Angi Littlejohn of Memphis; Becky (Rodney) Hallmark of Horseshoe Bend; Christina Mainprize of West Plains; Thaddeus Jay “TJ” (Beth) Steed of Ash Flat; Charli Steed of Springfield; Jacob (Samantha) Steed of Republic; Kelsey (Morgan) Flynn of Little Rock; Ashley Steed of Republic; Zachary (Chandra) Steed of Thayer; and Ruby Frances Steed of Mountain Home. Eleven great-grandchildren, one first cousin, Shirley (Basil) Land, one special nephew, Michael (Poke) Cook, and many special friends and church family that enhanced his life.
In addition to his parents, and grandmother, Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Ruby; one infant son, Larry Edward; one infant grandson, Michael Wayne; one infant sister, Clara; four aunts: Eliza Pliler, Helen Madden, Virgie Johnson, and Wilma Irene Simms; one uncle, Everett Bettigrew; and one daughter-in-law, Margaret Steed.
Funeral services for Charles Edward Steed, age 93, of Thayer, Missouri, will be held on Monday, January 29, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 12:00 p.m. till service time at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Interment will be on Monday, January 29, 2024, in Thayer Cemetery, Thayer Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Floyd Guy Johnson, 76, son of the late Otis Guy Johnson and Pauline (McCarty) Johnson, was born July 3, 1947 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, and passed away at his home January 20, 2024 in West Plains, Missouri.
He was united in marriage June 19, 1971 in West Plains, Missouri to Vonda Wade.
He is survived by his wife, Vonda Johnson, West Plains, Missouri; three children, Shalana Hildebrandt and husband John, their son, Shawn Boone, Rogersville, Missouri; LeJennings Johnson and wife Kayla, and their sons, A.J. Johnson, Aden Johnson, and Dade Reynolds, Harrison, Arkansas, and Lath Johnson and wife Tonja, and their children, Shannon Black, Dylan Collins and husband, Briar, and Rider Johnson, West Plains, Missouri; four great grandchildren, Zoey Black, Scarlett Collins, Briley Collins, and Izzy Collins.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Otis Guy Johnson and Pauline (McCarty) Johnson; one sister, Sharon Tolar; one grandson, Logan Johnson, and one great grandson, Syrus Collins.
Floyd loved to ride motorcyles and also enjoyed hunting..
Funeral services will be held Friday, January 26, 2024 at 11:00 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.
Visitation will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.
Burial will be in Union Grove Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
Kenneth Eugene Geib, age 93 of Glen Mills, Pennsylvania, and a former long-time resident of Olivette, Missouri, Asleep in Jesus, Saturday, January 13, 2024. He was born on February 18, 1930, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, one of three children of Will and Lottie Geib. He earned his Bachelor of Electrical Engineering from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri and also honorably served our country in the Army during the Korean War. He worked his entire career for McDonnell-Douglas/Boeing. His noteworthy projects included the Tomahawk Missile, Gemini Space, and Three Mile Island Nuclear Plant.
He was married to the love of his life, Imogene Etzold, on November 29, 1952, in St. Louis and they were blessed with 71 years together. They lived most of their married life in Olivette and were faithful, active members of Immanuel Lutheran Church. Outside of work and church, Ken enjoyed gardening, fishing, and investing in the stock market.
Ken is survived by his loving wife, Imogene; one son, Steve Geib and his wife, Marie, of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania; one grandchild, Delaney Marie Geib; nieces, nephews, cousins, their families, and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents and two sisters, CaraLee Jones and NormaLee Smith.
Services: Visitation at Immanuel Lutheran Church, 9733 Olive Boulevard, Olivette, Missouri on Thursday, January 25 from 10 a.m. until the Funeral Service at 12 p.m.
Additional Funeral service will be held at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri on Saturday January 27, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be Saturday January 27 from 10:00 a.m. until time of service at 12:00 p.m. Interment will be at Pilot Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
Larry Ross Marler, 75, son of the late Winfred Leroy Marler and Irene (Auffert) Marler, was born December 7, 1948 in West Plains, Missouri and passed away January 16, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri.
Larry was married October 31, 1986 in West Plains, Missouri to Rita Kenslow.
He is survived by his wife Rita Marler, West Plains, Missouri; children, Angela Weis, Shelley Rhoades, and Joey Patricelli; three siblings, Patricia Riley, Viola, Arkansas, Francis Marler and wife Janet, Mountain Grove, Missouri, and Linda Vogel and husband, Phil, Jefferson City, Missouri; six grandchildren, Bobby Dale Reid, Wyatt Reid, Colter Reid, Payton Weis, Dunde Harris, and Kindra Gentges and nine great grandchildren.
Larry worked for the West Plains Daily Quill Newspaper for over twenty years as a printer. He was also a Vietnam War veteran. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Homeland Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
Public is welcome to come in on Friday, January 19, 2024 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel to view and sign the register book. Also Saturday, January 20th, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until time of service.
Katherine R. Cicigoi, 86, of Thayer, Missouri went to be with the Lord on January 18, 2024, at the Mercy Hospital of Springfield, Missouri. She was born in Napoleon, Michigan, on March 3, 1937, to Paul Marks and Arlene (Libey) Marks. Katherine married the love of her life, Robert Cicigoi, during October of 1996 in Olivet, Michigan. For over twenty years she was a loan officer at the Capital Area Credit Union before enjoying her retirement with hobbies like cooking and sewing. Katherine attended the St. Paul United Methodist Church of Thayer, Missouri for many years. She loved giving her time and donating to others. At the Couch School a program was named after her called “Kathy’s Closet”.
Katherine is survived by her husband of 27 years, Robert Cicigoi of the home, three daughters; Mandy Howe and her husband Chuck, Carole Stalhood and her husband Bob, Pamela Miller and her partner Ron Justice, stepson, Curt Cicigoi, stepdaughter, Libby Comtpon and husband Carie, many grandchildren and great-grandchildren, sisters; Joyce Friederichs, Jeanne MacDonald and Sandy Figley.
Katherine is preceded in death by her parents, Paul Marks and Arlene (Libey) Marks, sister, Maxine Denbo and brother, Darrell Marks.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorials be sent the: St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memorials Processing, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN, 38105-9959
Visitation will be on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri.
Funeral will be on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri.
Services will be officiated by Pastor Mark Coffey.
Burial will be at a later date in Illinois.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri.
Sarah Jane (Harrison) Coker, age 79, of Hardy, Arkansas, passed away on January 13, 2024, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born on July 19, 1944, to George and Helen (Barnheart) Harrison. On October 5,1968, she was united in marriage to the love of her life, Powell Coker, and together, they raised four children.
Formerly of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Sarah was a long-time, treasured home-health aide for White River Area Agency On Aging where she brought comfort and gentle kindness to her clients. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was never found far from her sisters, Shirley and Barb, who were also her best friends. Celebrating special occasions with her children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren was the most joyous occasion for Sarah, and she was overwhelmingly proud of the family she and Powell had created.
She cherished her family dearly and was a loving mother, grandma, great-grandmother, sister, and aunt who will be dearly missed.
Sarah is survived by one daughter, Michelle (Macy) Koehn of Little Rock, Arkansas; one son, Robert (Kathleen) Coker of Troy, Missouri; her beloved grandchildren Jason, Jeremy, Nathan, Amber, Shauna, Lacy, Madison, Gage, Karli, Addison, and Garrett; fourteen great-grandchildren; two sisters Shirley Wilson and Barbara Harrison; one brother William Harrison; and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Powell Coker; one daughter, Georgia Doremus (Coker); and one son, Micheal Coker.
Funeral services for Sarah Jane Coker, age 79, of Hardy, Arkansas, will be held on Saturday, January 20, 2024, at 12:00 p.m. Visitation will be from 10:00 till 12:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Interment will be private at Moten Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Under the directions of Carter Funeral, Inc. Thayer, Missouri.
Gary Reavis, 54, son of the late Leonard Reavis and Anita (Bennett) Reavis, was born June 15, 1969 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away January 15, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri.
Gary loved spending time with family and friends. He lived life to the fullest; jeeping with his wife, vacationing with his children and camping with his best friends. His world revolved around his granddaughters; going to their every ball game, race, and concert. Gary was known for his “need for speed”; cruising the sand dunes, riding trails at Cloud 9, and climbing Colorado mountains in his side by side. He also loved to help his community and neighbors by volunteering on the Peace Valley White Church Fire Department for thirty-six years. Anytime someone needed a helping hand Gary was there. And of course, he loved the hard work on his farm.
He is survived by his wife, Amy; son Tyler Reavis and wife Taylor, son Austin Reavis and wife Kylie; granddaughters, Leighton and Landry Reavis; Aunt Doris Sharp; sister-in-law Tina Clinton and husband Eric; nieces, Whitney, Maci, and Charli; brother-in-law, Jonathan Schulz (Sunny); nephew, Ethan; special friends, Shane and Terri Braynard, Audie, Chance, and Brooks Davis, and many cousins and friends
He is preceded in death by his parents, Leonard and Anita Reavis; brother, Kent Reavis; mother and father-in-law, Sherry and John Schulz, and nephew Zach Clinton.
Graveside services will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
Visitation will be held Thursday, January 18, 2024 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri, from 12:00 to 1:30 p.m.
Michele “Shelly” Terese Rogers, 55, of West Plains, formerly of Koshkonong, passed away in Springfield, Missouri on January 7, 2024. She entered this world on December 12, 1968, in Saint Louis, Missouri to L.C. E. Rogers and Carole A. Fahy. Gary and Sissy Magnuson was blessed with caring for her for many years and we are certain they are together again.
Shelly is proceeded in death by L. C. E. Rogers, Carole A. Fahy, Gary and Sissy Magnuson.
Shelly is survived by family, friends and church family.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked that memorials be sent the the : St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Memorials Processing, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN, 38105-9959
A Funeral Service will be on January 12, 2024 at 11 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
A Visitation will be on January 12, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be on January 12, 2023 at the Davis Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri after the Funeral Service concludes.
Services will be officiated by Pastor Wayne Davis.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri.
