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Carol Joyce Young

Carol Joyce Young, daughter of Kenneth Bork and Doris Bork (Trudell), was born February 16th, 1939, in Clay Center, Kansas, and departed this life on September 23, 2023 in West Plains, Missouri. She was 84 years, seven months, and eight days of age.

Carol graduated with the Clay Center High School with the class of 1957 in Clay Center, Kansas.

Carol was united in marriage to Martin Phillip Young on December 22, 1956. They were blessed with fifty-five years together upon his passing. They enjoyed traveling, camping, gardening, cooking, and entertaining guests in their home together, and spending time with their family and church family. They attended Trinity Baptist in Willow Springs, Missouri. Later she attended First Baptist Church in Willow Springs, Missouri and made her final home church at OCT in West Plains, Missouri.
Carol was an active member of WMU Club and the Mountain View Bible Study Club. Also a faithful member of the Janome Gems Sewing Club that she attended daily until her passing. Carol’s chosen career was a loan officer/manager for Kings County Credit Union in Lemoore and Hanford, California for over thirty years. She truly enjoyed helping and aiding the public in their financial needs.

Carol was a woman of many words and brought a lot of spice and sass. A wonderful teacher of life. She was a very proud mother and grandmother of her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren.

Carol was preceded in death by her father, Kenneth Bork, her mother, Doris Bork, and her husband, Martin Young.

Carol is survived by her two children, daughter, Deborah Harrower and husband Robert of Willow Springs, Missouri; son, Scott Young and wife Janet of Lemoore, California; adopted daughter/ granddaughter, Jessica Young-Russell of West Plains, Missouri; sister, Sharon Beaudry of Lake Shastina, California; brother, Ron Bork and wife Debbie of Vancouver, Washington; grandson Michael Hardman of Popular Bluff, Missouri; granddaughter, Ashley Clabeaux and husband Glenn of Lemoore, California; great grandchildren, Martin Dixson, Titus Russell and Lydia Clabeaux, and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss her greatly.

If Carol were still here today you would hear her say, “Look at those pretty pay-onies (peonies) and “Love you Gobbies”.

“Thank you for everything you’ve taught us, but most of all, the unconditional love you gave us. We’ll be lost without you, but found in Christ”.

I am the resurrection and I am life eternal. Anyone who clings to me in faith even though he dies, will live forever. And the one who lives by believing in me will never die. Do you believe this? John 11: 25-26.

Celebration of Life services will be held Tuesday, October 10th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at the Ozark Christian Tabneracle, West Plains, Missouri.

Memorial contributions may be made to the U4UKIDS Foundation and can be sent to this link:
https://www.u4ukids.com/give. Make sure you select the state of Missouri.

All floral arrangements need to be delivered to Ozark Christian Tabernacle, 780 N. Kentucky Avenue, West Plains, Missouri.

Mary Rogers

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Mary Elizabeth Rogers, age 82, of Thayer, Missouri passed away September 20, 2023, in Thayer, Missouri. Mary was born December 28, 1940, in Oregon County, Missouri to Willis and Velia “Combs” Thompson.

Mary was married to Earl D. “Buddy” Rogers in Alton, Missouri on December 20, 1961. They were happily married for 56 years before his passing. Mary’s life revolved around her family and loved ones.

She was a loving wife, mother, and “Granny” to Keeley. Mary, Buddy, and Earl, as a family, owned and operated Rogers Service Station for over 46 years. When she was not working, Mary loved being outside tending to her flowers and shrubs. She loved cooking and baking all kinds of desserts. Mary will be remembered for her kind heart and ability to never meet a stranger. She loved talking to others and could carry on a conversation with anyone and everyone.

She is survived by one son, Earl Rogers of Thayer, Missouri; granddaughter, Keeley Rogers of Ozark, Missouri; three brothers; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents Willis and Velia Thompson; her husband Earl D. “Buddy” Rogers of Thayer, Missouri; eight brothers and sisters; daughter-in-law Lisa Rogers of Thayer, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 23, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation Saturday September 23, 12:00-2:00p.m.

Interment will be on Saturday, September 23, 2023, in Thayer Cemetery , Thayer Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Bonnie Sue Owsley

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Bonnie Sue Owsley passed away September 14, 2023, in Salem, Arkansas, at the age of 73. She was born October 6, 1949, to John and Marie Shepherd in Salem, Arkansas.

She was united in marriage on April 14, 1967, in Mammoth Spring to Raymond Owsley; together they celebrated 56 years of marriage. Four children were born to the union: Stephen Owsley (preceded in death), Stephanie Pierce and husband Tony, Bethanie Young and husband Dale, Thomas Owsley and wife Kim. She was blessed with 7 grandkids: Kevin Sandridge, Anthony Pierce, Kelli Young, Nikki Young, Derrick Owsley, Anna Owsley and Tucker Owsley; and one great granddaughter, Madelynn Sandridge. One sister, Wanda Carter; one uncle, Bill Shepherd; one niece, Alice Miller and husband Ben; and one nephew, Mikey Carter.

She was preceded in death by son Stephen Owsley; her parents John and Marie Shepherd; and brother Johnny Shepherd.

She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great grandmother. She was a lifelong member of the Mammoth Spring Church of Christ.

Funeral services will be at 2 pm, Monday, September 18, 2023, at Carter’s Funeral home in Thayer, Missouri, with brother Barry O’Dell officiating.

Interment will be private.

In lieu of flowers donations can be made to:

Children’s Home

5515 Walcott Rd

Paragould, AR 72450

Marion “Earl” Robertson

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Earl Robertson passed away September 12, 2023, at the age of 85 at his home in West Plains, MO, surrounded by his family. He was born on February 2, 1938, in West Plains, Mo, the son of Sydney Earl (Ernie) Robertson and Cleo (Smith) Robertson.

He was united in marriage to Wanda LeBaron on August 3, 1968. Together they raised three daughters; Jill, Vicki and Traci.

He is survived by his wife Wanda and daughter Vicki of West Plains, MO; daughter Jill (Mike) Teregis of Coeur d’ Alene, ID; daughter Traci Robbins of Fullerton, CA; grandson Ryder Robbins; grandsons Chris and Kevin Teregis, great grandson Zeke Teregis; brother in-law Robert Tipton of Willow Springs, MO; sister in-law Jayne (Ken) Kane of West Plains, MO; brother in-law Terry (Linda) LeBaron of Mountain Grove, MO, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernie and Cleo; sister Dorothy Richards of Willow Springs, MO; sister Zoe Ann Hauth and husband Leland of Phoenix, AZ; sister Kaye Tipton of Willow Springs, MO; mother in-law Agness Hill of West Plains, MO, and sister in-law Gene Ann Booth of Cumming, GA.

Earl was a member of Curry Street Church of Christ. He worked for Hood Corp/HCI for 44 years retiring as a Vice President.

Earl was an avid golfer not only achieving 1 but 4 holes-in-one. After retiring he enjoyed various activities such as RV’ing to 47 states, wood working, going to auctions, teaching his California grandson Ryder the Missouri way of life. Earl was always willing to lend a helping hand to anyone.

Earl’s sense of humor will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He was blessed with a life well lived.

Charles Andrew White

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Funeral services will be conducted Thursday evening, September 14, 2023 at 7:00 p.m. from the Walnut Street Church of Christ (Tennessee) with his son, Kevin White officiating and Steve Baggett leading singing. Visitation will be on Thursday evening beginning at 4:00 p.m. until time of service.

Visitation will be Sunday, September 17, 2023, 1:00 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, in Thayer, Missouri with graveside services following at 3:00 p.m. at the Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri.
Those desiring, memorials are suggested to the Freed- Hardeman Donna White Memorial Scholarship Fund.
Charles White, 88 of Dickson, Tennessee passed from this life on Tuesday, September 12, 2023 after a brief illness. He was born on Sunday, November 18, 1934 in Desloge, Missouri to Floyd and Alpha White, and walked on this earth for 32,441 days. At the age of 7, his family moved to St. Louis, Missouri, where he was raised.

He met the love of his life, Ava Honeycutt, while he was working at Fisher Autobody and she was working for Sears Roebuck. They were married on July 1, 1956. They were faithfully and lovingly married for 67 years. Soon after marriage, Dad pursued a college degree in Bible at Freed-Hardeman College and Oklahoma Christian College. Mr. White became a full-time minister and remained in ministry for over 58 years. He preached full-time for congregations in the churches of Christ in Jack’s Creek, TN, Cherokee Hills in Oklahoma City, North National in Springfield, MO, Stadium Blvd in Columbia, MO, East Peoria in East Peoria, IL, Southside in Ozark, MO, Hollister in Branson, TN and Shipp’s Bend in Centerville, TN. Following his retirement, Charles, Ava and special needs son, Kyle, moved to Dickson, TN where they have resided for over 21 years. The White’s are members of the Walnut Street Church of Christ in Dickson.

Mr. White is survived by wife, Ava Honeycutt White, sons Kyle White of Dickson, Kevin (Delana) White of Lebanon, TN and daughter, Dana (Philip) McKelvy of Bartlett, TN. He also leaves behind two sisters, Inez Bockhoff of St. Louis, MO, and Wanda Baldridge of Fenton, MO. Mr. White is also survived by grandchildren: Ashley (Aaron) Schmitt-Matzen of Cookeville, TN, Brandon White of Columbia, TN, Dhanielle (Brett) Cursey of MS, Camryn McKelvy and Holden McKelvy of Bartlett, TN, Samantha & Sawyer Mosley of Lebanon, TN. In addition, he is also survived by great grandchildren: Liam, Harper, Nora and Lenox. He also leaves behind a host of nieces and nephews. Charles was preceded in death by his parents, daughter, Donna White of Dickson, TN and sister Ann Widger of Florissant, MO.

Mr. White was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army and was a lifelong donor of blood with the American Red Cross. In addition to giving platelets and plasma , Mr. White donated more than 44 gallons of blood in his lifetime with the last donation made this summer. An avid golfer, he played every week with his golfing buddies at Montgomery Bell State Park Golf Course and occasionally was able to score lower than his age over the course of 18 holes. Charles was also an avid St. Louis Cardinal Baseball Fan and followed them passionately his entire life.

He was a man of deep faith, totally devoted to his family and was known as someone with a great sense of humor. He touched lives everywhere he went and will be greatly missed by all who shared life with him. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Donna White Memorial Scholarship Fund at Freed-Hardeman University.

Barry Bales

Carter Funeral Home Thayer, West Plains

Barry Bales was born August 19th, 1962, and departed this life on September 13, 2023. Barry was a very blessed man, loved by many and in return, he loved them as well. He thanked the Lord everyday for the privilege of being raised in a loving family that adhered to the Bible and it’s teachings, with a caring Mom and Dad more precious than anyone could hope for.

Barry is survived by his parents, Bill and Jo Ann Bales; his dear wife, Jenny; three daughters, Samantha Rae Sabath and husband Matt, Shayla Mae Judy and husband Brad, and Maudie Kae Bales; one brother, Bryan Bales, one sister, Paula Murphy, and four grandchildren, Xavier, Leyton, Amandolin, and Bradley, as well as a host of nieces and nephews.

We also want to express our love and gratitude to everyone in our community, for their devotion in the fashioning and constructing of this beautiful casket, and to everyone at our home church, Victor Baptist Church, for their love and support. May God richly bless you all.

While on this earth, Barry’s prayer for everyone was that they come to find the joy and peace that only comes from letting Jesus into their heart and letting Him lead their life.

Amen

Graveside services will be held Saturday, September 16th 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Huddleston Cemetery, Oregon County, Missouri under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.

There will be a visitation time from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. at the cemetery.

Louis Eugene Whiteside

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Louis Eugene Whiteside, 93, of West Plains, Missouri passed away on September 9, 2023, at his home. Louis was born January 4^th, 1930 to Luther James Whiteside and Anna Elizabeth Presley in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Louis married the love of his life, Frances Marie Junkins on May 21, 1949, in Thayer, Missouri. During this union three children were born, Richard, Kyle and Bonnie. Louis was for 23 years an Electrical Job Superintendent in business construction.

Louis is survived by his two sons, Richard Whiteside and Kyle (Rebecca) Whiteside; brother, Gary Neal Whiteside; sister, Mary Alice Langle; seven grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; numerous nieces and nephews.

Louis is preceded in death by his parents, Luther James Whiteside and Anna Elizabeth Presley; wife, Frances Marie Junkins; daughter, Bonnie Stovall; brother, Roy James Whiteside, and one grandchild.

Graveside Services will be on September 16, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Mint Springs Cemetery, off of Highway 142 on Co Rd 9290, Howell County, Missouri.

In Lieu of flowers please send memorials to the Lupus Foundation of America, 2121 K Street, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20037

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

Rocco Verdico

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Rocco Verdico, 57, of West Plains, Missouri, passed away September 6, 2023, at Ozarks Medical Center.

He was born August 19, 1966 in Chicago, Illinois to Rocco and Virginia (Ginny) Verdico.

In 1983 he graduated from Roosevelt High School. He then became a buyer for Tower records. After the store closed he moved to West Plains. He then started Herocon as the CEO. He then arranged conventions, many of which he donated the proceeds to charity.

Rocco is survived by his parents, Rocco and Ginny Verdico; his sister, Becky Perez; brother Harvey (Marla) Ernst, and the love of his life, Janet Redford. Rocco was the proud uncle to Jessica (Justin) Bartlett, Juliana Perez, Leeanna Owens, Amber (Lori) Winter, Constance (Edgar) Macedo. He was the great uncle to Alina, Jaxon, Finleigh, Carlos, Raelynn, and Hope. Rocco had many aunts, uncles and friends who loved him. He was a generous person who would give all he had if someone needed it. He will be missed by all.

Rocco was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Rocco and Esther Verdico; maternal grandparents, Cornelius and Elsie Talsma; his cousin Mark Verdico and great-nephew, Langston Bartlett.

Clarence W. Hunsperger “Junior”

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Clarence William Hunsperger “Junior”, age 88, of Brandsville, Missouri passed away September 8, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. Junior was born November 12, 1934, to Clarence William (SR) and Callie Mae (Sherry) Hunsperger in Howell County, Missouri.

Junior married the love of his life Shirley Murphy in Jonesboro, Arkansas. They were just a few days short of being married sixty-seven years. During this union they had four children Clarence William III, David, Dale and Christy.

Junior was a farmer and loved being outdoors. He loved socializing at places where there was food and with his family. He liked trivia, bird watching and watching old western shows. Junior worked hard all of his life and he never knew a stranger. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife Shirley; three sons Clarence “Bill”, wife Vanessa of Walnut Grove, Missouri, David of Koshkonong, Missouri, and Dale, wife Robin of Koshkonong, Missouri; one daughter Christy Golay, husband Curt of Fordland, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many more family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters Cassie Lancaster, Husband Courtney, Lorene Rogers, husband Elmer, and Betty Yocum, husband Jack; one brother Ralph, wife Dorothy; and one granddaughter Callie Mae Hunsperger.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be held Tuesday September 12, 2023, from 6-8 p.m.

Interment will be on Wednesday, September 13, 2023, in Wayside Cemetery, Koshkonong Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Due to the recent increase of Covid sickness the family has asked that everyone please wear mask for everyone safety. Thank You

Judith Hoyt

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Judith Hoyt, 66, passed away at her home in West Plains, Missouri on September 1, 2023.

Judith Hoyt was born the daughter of the late John Hoyt and Gwendolyn Crill Hoyt in Berea, Ohio on July 1, 1957.

She is survived by one son, John Hoyt II of West Plains, Missouri; two brothers, David Hoyt and wife Kathy Hoyt and Donald Hoyt; one sister, Sheryl Brooks and husband John Brooks; one sister-in-law, Gayle Hoyt, and two granddaughters, Linda Hoyt and Gabrielle Hoyt.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother, Daniel Hoyt; one sister, Linda Hoyt Kruse, and one sister-in-law, Sherri Hoyt.

Judy was a kind and caring person. She would give all of herself to help those she loved. She raised her son by herself with love and compassion. She doted on her two beloved granddaughters, and cared for many animals and pets along the way. She cared for both of her parents during their final years. She will be sadly missed by those who knew and loved her.

Graveside services will be held Friday, September 8, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.