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Terry G. Hassell

Terry G. Hassell, 63 passed away October 28, 2023.

He was born December 12, 1959 to Eugene Dale and Elizabeth “Krouse” Hassell.

Terry is survived by one son, Woodman Hassell; two brothers, Mark Hassell and Todd Hassell.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Dale Hassell and Elizabeth Jane “Krouse” Hassell; one daughter, Roseann, and one brother Lee Hassell.

He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1981 to 1986. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Julia Florence Catherine Phillips

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Julia Florence Catherine Phillips was a woman of God. She was born on July 24th, 1941, and left us to dance with Jesus on October 10th, 2023. She dedicated her life to her family. It was her purpose in life to take care of them.

Julia is proceeded in death by her parents Jim & Ruth Phillips and one brother Arthur Phillips (Survived by wife Bonnie Phillips). One brother George Phillips (& wife Diane Phillips) survives Julia. She left three daughters Cathy Ousley (& husband Clayton Ousley), Lisa Thayer and Rebecca Bridges (& husband Joe Bridges) to continue her legacy.

Her nine grandchildren and thirteen great grandchildren were her reason for waking up every morning. Whether to play tricks on, teach them about their walk with Jesus, argue, or get them out of trouble with their parents, it was always the best part of her day. She took pride in washing off the mud on her driveway so the “borrowed” truck evidence was gone. She fought fearlessly for her little friend Emma against the bats at the children’s park. She would take on anyone to protect her children.

Our mother was the most selfless woman we know. She sacrificed a quiet life for one of football games, track, chicken soup delivery, hospital runs, answering 3:00 in the morning phone calls and acting like you had not just woken her up, taking in and caring for her family at a moment’s notice. The door was always open, day or night. Julia was our hero. Our Proverbs 31 woman. A woman of honor and courage and we will be forever grateful for a life well lived.

Per her request, a party/celebration of life will be thrown in her honor at her home on October 27th at 5:30 pm. Please RSVP to [email protected].

Bonita Lavon Busch

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Bonita Lavon Busch, 72, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away on October 21, 2023. Bonita was born April 12, 1951 to Gordon and Jean Taylor in Thayer, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Donald Busch on August 10^th, 1982 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Bonita will be remembered as a woman of strong faith in God and that was very dedicated to her family. She will be greatly missed by all who had the blessing of knowing and loving her.

She is survived by her husband, Donald Busch of the home in Mammoth Spring, daughters: Libby Watson of Pocahontas, Arkansas, Marcia Kerley (Tony) of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and Tracee Busch, seven grandchildren: Bailey Frankenberger (Scoob), Tristan Thompson, Ethan Frankenberger ( Mckenzie), Maddy Hufstedler (Braden), Jarret Thompson, Ally Kerley and Andrew Dunnivant, great-grandchild, Brynlee Higginbothom, brothers; Terry (Peggy) Taylor and David (Nancy) Taylor, Brother and Sister-in-law, Freddie and Judy Busch, special neices and nephews: Wesley ( Shelby) Taylor, Megan ( Josh) White, Zach Taylor, Brenda Taylor and Madi Pruett, great neices and nephews: Corbin Taylor, Hadley Taylor, Autreigh White, Brentley Taylor, Liam White and Haizley Taylor.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Jean Taylor, infant sister, Beverly Taylor, Mother and Father-in-law, Fred and Ethel Busch, and son-in-law, Jeff Watson.

Pallbearers will be: Ethan Frankenberger, Braden Hufstedler, Andrew Dunnivant, Josh White, Scoob Higginbotham, Wesley Taylor, Corbin Taylor, and Zach Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Liam White, Johnny Busch, Brentley Taylor, and Freddie Allen Busch. Services will be officiated by Joe Garrison and Barry O’Dell.

In lieu of flowers the family has asked for memorials to be sent to the Childrens Home Inc., 5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, Arkansas, 72450

Visitation will be Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel -Thayer, Missouri

Funeral Service will be Thursday, October 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel – Thayer, Missouri

Interment will be Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri.

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

Boyd Neal McCutchen

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Boyd Neal McCutchen, son of the late Charles and Irene (Hobbs) McCutchen, was born March 28, 1958, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. He passed away on Friday, October 20, 2023, surrounded by his family at his home in Thayer, Missouri, at the age of 65.

He was united in marriage March 14, 1998, in Gladstone, Missouri, to Cheryl Shepherd Moore. They were privileged to share 12 years of marriage together.

Boyd is survived by one daughter Ashley McCutchen of Southaven, Mississippi; four stepchildren Leslie (Jerry) Pitts of Saltillo, Mississippi, Travis (Heather) Moore of Kansas City, Missouri, Amanda Gunn of Thayer, Missouri, Lucas Moore of Springfield, Missouri; two brothers Charlie (Teresa) McCutchen of Ozark, Missouri, Mike (Shirley) McCutchen of Thayer, Missouri; long-time special friend Michelle Crowell of Alton, Missouri; several grandchildren, nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his wife Cheryl McCutchen and his parents Charles and Irene McCutchen.

Boyd was a graduate of Thayer High School with the class of 1976. He then moved to the Kansas City area, where he lived for many years. For a while, he worked as a maintenance millwright. Then he became employed as a heavy steel fabricator for over 30 years, in which his duties included welding and shop foreman. During this time, he also taught welding part-time for 13 years at the Kansas City Metropolitan Community College. He retired in 2011. Soon thereafter, he moved back to Thayer to take care of his mother.

During his free time, Boyd enjoyed working in his shop on projects that involved steel fabrication. His real joy was riding and wrenching on his Harley-Davidson motorcycles.

Boyd was a kind soul and will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Graveside services will be held on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Friday, October 27, 6-8 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer.

Interment will be on Saturday, October 28, 2023, in Thayer Cemetery, Thayer Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Larry Ray ” Bud” Privett

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Larry Ray Privett “ Bud”, age 74, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed away on October 20, 2023, in Salem, Arkansas. Larry was born on May 30, 1949, in Fryatt, Arkansas to Jack and Lorene (Todd) Privett. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, throwing horseshoes, corn-hole and pool. He loved, animals, especially dogs and horses. He loved sports and his favorite was those Arkansas Razorbacks and Miami Dolphins. Larry always had a Western on the t.v. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with family like playing ball with is nephews when they were tiny tots. Larry was one of the greatest uncles ever and very loved. Larry was of the Baptist faith. He worked in construction, and enjoyed doing farming with his brother, Jackie. He loved sitting by the campfire telling stories. He loved sledding in the winter time and was his own barber. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.

Larry is survived by six brothers: Jackie (Janette), Kenneth (Cathy), Terry (Sheila), Paul(Connie), Joel (Pat), Randy (Linda), sister, Karen Huff, and many nieces, nephews and friends.

Larry is Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lorene Privett, one brother, Charlie Privett and one nephew, Kep Privett.

In lieu of flowers please send memorials to: Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN, 38105-9959

Pallbearers will be Colby Huff, Matthew Huff, Karen Huff, Jackie Privett, Joel Privett, Terrry Privett, Paul Privett, Kenneth Privett, and Randy Privett. Honorary Pallbearers will be Justin Privett and Rodney Southerland. Services will be officiated by Brother Charles Morgan.

Funeral services for Larry Ray Privett, age 74, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Visitation on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Interment in Camp Cemetery in Camp, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

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

Edgar Ross Lawler

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Edgar Ross Lawler

Edgar Ross Lawler, 82, son of the late Dorsey Lafayette Lawler and Donna Day (Estes) Lawler was born December 13, 1940, in Camp Verde, Arizona.

Edgar is survived by two sisters, Barbara Alice Lawler Dickey and Alva Marie Lawler Siebert; one brother, Dewey Lee Lawler, Sr. and wife Alice; one sister-in-law, Marla Lawler, and family by heart, Ronnie and Ruby Roberts, and their children, Trey, Sierra, and Trevor.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Dorsey Lafayette and Donna Day (Estes) Lawler; one sister, Betty Sandy: two half sisters, Frances Vernell Lawler Grubbs and La Norma Lawler; half-brother, James Neal Lawler; three brothers, David Dorsey Lawler, J. C. Lawler, and Larry Leonard Lawler, and a close friend, Lee Godsey.

He served his country proudly in the United States Army during the Vietnam War, from 1962 to 1968. He was an insurance agent with Combined Insurance for many many years.

Graveside services will be held on Monday, October 16, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Union Hill Cemetery in Howell County, Missouri

Ola “May” King

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Ola “May” King, 75, of Thayer, Missouri passed away on October 13, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. May was born on July 15, 1948, in Alton, Missouri to Larwood Sisco and Marjorie Pierce. She married Dennis Ira King on July 6^th, 1968, in Alton, Missouri. They were married 23 years and during this union two children were born: Deanna Mae King-Smith and Melissa Gail King.

In May’s younger years she loved sewing and making clothes for her girls. She enjoyed dancing, singing and cooking meals for her family. May also liked to read and study the bible. She attended Draughon’s Business College in Springfield, Missouri and worked for King’s Asphalt Company as a bookkeeper for many years. May enjoyed spending time with family, her dog “Daisy May”, and friends. She liked listening to music and watching movies. May loved to talk, visit, and meet new people; she never met a stranger and could talk to anyone. She always loved helping others in need and would do anything for anybody. May especially loved encouraging others, lifting them up and making them feel special. When her health permitted her, she attended the Assembly of God in Alton and Thayer. She enjoyed spreading the gospel to other people.

May is survived by one daughter, Deanna King- Smith and husband, Charles; one beloved granddaughter, Jordyn Smith; a twin-sister, Kay Bradley; a brother Ronnie Sisco; a sister, Betty Roy; special niece Misty Nelson; special nephew Kevin Bradley; and several nieces and nephews.

May is proceeded in death by her parents, Larwood Sisco and Marjorie Pierce; husband, Dennis Ira King; one daughter, Melissa Gail King; and three brothers Jerry Sisco, Kenneth Sisco, and Van Sisco.

Visitation will be on October 18^th, 2023, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Funeral Services with be on October 19, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. with Preacher Chet Sisco officiating at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be October 19, 2023 at the Thayer Cemetery with pallbearers : John King, Matt King, David King, Andy Sisco, Chad Sisco and Clayton Sisco/ Logan King.

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

Lewis Earl Childers

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Lewis Earl Childers, age 75, of Thayer, Missouri passed away October 12, 2023, at his home on the farm. He was born February 28, 1948, to Newman Childers and Goldina Hansen in Thayer, Missouri. Lewis married the love of his life Betty Howell, May of 1990 in Thayer, Missouri.

Lewis enjoyed fishing, hunting and collecting antique cars. He was a member of the American Legion and Honor Guard. After retiring from the railroad he spent his time working on the farm and taking care of his cows. He dearly loved his family and friends, but his pride and joy was his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

Lewis was a very compassionate person and loved by all who knew him. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Thayer, Missouri. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife; daughter Heather; one stepson Les, wife Tammy; one stepdaughter Tressa; two sisters Beth and Barbara; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; stepdad Jim Hansen; and one sister Evelyn Dustin.

Funeral services will be held on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Sunday, October 15, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m.

Interment will be on Sunday, October 15, 2023, in Walker Cemetery, Thayer Missouri, with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

M. Wayne Howell

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Wayne Howell, age 85 of Koshkonong, Missouri, passed away October 11, 2023, at Shepherd’s View in Alton, Missouri. Wayne was born September 6, 1938, to Fred and Ada (Standley) Howell.

Wayne married the love of his life Penney J. Peters on June 3, 1972, in Kansas City, Kansas. They were married 51 years. During this union one child was born, Kathy.

Wayne worked for the Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad company for forty-four years. Wayne enjoyed playing slow-pitch softball, raising sheep and he liked his animals. He loved to travel and explore new places, especially trying restaurants and building relationships with people. He was a St. Louis Cardinal fan.

Wayne attended Faith Tabernacle Church in Rover, Missouri. He was a good Christian man and will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife; two children Tony Howell and daughter Karen Stevenson; one brother Paul Howell; one special grandson Matthew Watters; one special great-grandson Luke Watters; additional grandchildren and great-grandchildren; and many more relatives and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two daughters Rita Watters and Kathy Myers; four brothers Vernon Howell, Virgil Howell, Jack Howell and Van Howell; two sisters Violet Reed and Fern Adams; and several nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Koshkonong Cemetery in Koshkonong, Missouri. Visitation will be Saturday 12:00 – 1:00p.m. at Koshkonong Cemetery.

Interment will be on Saturday, October 14, 2023, in Koshkonong Cemetery, Koshkonong, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Chester Duhme

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Chester Arnold Duhme came into this world on July 14th, 1930, in Maquoketa, Iowa and peacefully left it on October 10, 2023, at his home in West Plains, Missouri. His parents Fred and Mary (Campbell) Duhme had ten children, Chester being the youngest.

As a young man, Chester left the family farm and joined the Marines, where he served his country during the Korean War. Shortly after leaving the service, he met and married the love of his life, Jewel Yvonne (Bell) Duhme on December 26th, 1954, in Hemet, California. They eventually moved to and bought the family farm in eastern Iowa, where they lived and worked in the dairy business for over twenty years. Moving to Hardy, Arkansas for health reasons, Chester built a successful landscaping business that he continued to run until moving to West Plains three years ago to be closer to family. His daughter, Deanna and her husband Matt provided him with a caring and loving home for which we are all thankful.

During their almost sixty-nine years of marriage, Chester and Jewel witnessed the birth of their four children, the adoption of one and selflessly provided a home for numerous foster children. He loved his family, gardening, his pets and Cardinal baseball. He was the definition of hard work and integrity. We will miss you, Dad.

Chester is survived by his wife, Jewel, son Garry Duhme and partner Ellen, daughter Sharon Ostermeier and husband Dean, daughter Deanna Reihm and husband Matt, ten grandchildren, Garry, Jerod, Derrick, Austin, Joshua, Joshua (Curtis), Kyle, Kevin, Breanna and Michael and fifteen great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents, six brothers, three sisters, son Max and daughter Penny.

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

Memorial arrangements will be made at a later date.