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Neta Thompson

Neta Thompson

   Neta Lynn (Bair) Thompson, age 69, of Brandsville, Missouri, passed away August 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born February 20, 1954, to Mike and Myrtle (Bell) Bair in Amarillo, Texas. Neta married the love of her life Bobby Thompson in Marshall, Missouri. They were happily married for 47 years. Within this union they had six children Carrie, Shannon, Stacy, Jessica, Bobby Jr., and Brandon. In addition to raising her children, she raised two grandkids Kaylee and CJ.

   Neta enjoyed going to the farmers market, helping at the school with the PTO, spending a lazy Sunday at the river with just her feet soaking in the water. She loved watching all her favorite Chicago shows, going to the park with her grandkids, but most of all she loved having a big family, having big family meals at holidays and summer BBQ’s. Neta loved all her family and friends.er her  She will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She may be gone but will never be forgotten.

   She is survived by her husband, Bobby; six children Carrie Scrivner, Shannon Watkins (Spanky), Stacy Mowery, Jessica Villavicencio (Gil), Bobby Thompson Jr. (Lisa) and Brandon Thompson; eleven grandkids; two great-grandkids; one sister; one brother and numerous family and friends.

   She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother; two sisters; and her father-in-law and mother-in-law.

  Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 11, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in West Plains, Missouri. Visitation will be Friday, August 11, at 10:00 a.m. until the time of service.

  Interment will be on Friday, August 11, 2023, in Redburn Cemetery, Rover Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in West Plains, Missouri.

Juanita Botts

Juanita Marie Botts

Juanita Marie (Humphrey) Botts born June 13, 1932, in Chicago, IL to Bessie and Curtis Humphrey died July 29th, 2023, in Zion, IL at the age of 91. Juanita spent much of her childhood in Mammoth Springs, AR and graduated from High School there in 1949. She married Billy Wayne Craine in 1950, however Billy was killed in the Korean conflict one month before their son Robert was to be born. She moved back to Illinois in 1951 after she married John Phillip Botts of Alton, MO and they lived in North Chicago due to his Navy career. Juanita and John eventually purchased a home and settled in Zion, IL where she lived for 45 years.
She worked various jobs in Zion including Knox Realty, church secretary at Grace Missionary Church, Munder Company and as a credit manager for Midway Supply until she retired in 1997.
Juanita was a member of Grace Missionary Church in Zion for many years, and was active in the choir, drama team and the women’s group known as the Silhouettes. Juanita was known for her sense of humor, quick wit and big heart which was demonstrated in the plays she acted in and her other activities. She loved her God and she loved to serve him through bringing joy and kindness to others.
Juanita moved to West Plains, MO after her retirement in 1997 as she and John had long dreamed of creating Woodhaven Farms there after they retired. Sadly, John passed before this dream could be realized but Juanita, always fiercely independent, was determined to complete their dream home on the 80 acres they had purchased years before.
She became a member of Abundant Life Baptist Church and took up selling Avon. Juanita made friends everywhere she went and soon had a life full of activities and friends in Missouri for the next twenty years. She volunteered at a local nursing home with a group that sang to elderly people to bring joy to their days.
In 2017 she moved back to Kenosha, WI to be closer to her family and became active at Pleasant Prairie Baptist Church where she again made many wonderful caring friends. Juanita always had a smile and a kind word for everyone and had a way of drawing others to her with her loving nature. She will be missed by many.
Juanita is survived by her son, Robert (Christine) Botts and her daughter, Kathleen Miller, 10 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. Juanita loved her family with all her heart and made so many happy memories with each member all the way down to the great grandchildren.
Juanita is proceeded in death by her first husband, Billy Wayne Craine, husband John Phillip Botts, daughter Joy Lee Johnson and her son-in-law Larry Miller.
Her memorial will be held August 12th at Carter funeral home, 1316 Porter Wagoner Blvd. in West Plains, MO. Visitation from 10-11am with a short service following. Interment will be immediately following at Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Springs, AR.

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Jamie Elizabeth Crawford

We say a tearful goodbye for now to Jamie Crawford, a much loved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, and friend, who passed away on Saturday, July 22, 2023, in Dittmer, Missouri. She was born in West Plains, Missouri on August 16, 1987, graduated from Bakersfield High School as Valedictorian of her class, and attended Missouri State University, making the dean’s list in pre-law.

She and William Meyer had three wonderful children: Quentin Lloyd Meyer, Sophia Jewell Meyer, and Phoebe Rose Meyer, of whom she has left hundreds of wonderful photos from over the years for family to treasure. Jamie viewed her children as her greatest accomplishments, and enjoyed the unique joy that each one added to her life. Jamie loved autumn and all things fall, with her fall decorations and candles, hot cocoa, pumpkins, chocolate banana bread, and movies, warming the hearts of friends and family each year. She could often be found under her favorite blankets watching scary movies while enjoying her beloved fall candles. Her children’s cherished memories include creative craft days, backyard tent camping with friends, fall activities, and Christmas extravaganzas. Her dog, Zack, and cat, Avery, were often included in these activities and loved to show off to her with their “shenanigans,” as she called it. While her time on earth was short, Jamie made that time count and created many special memories for her family. Quentin fondly remembers a particularly great trip to Silver Dollar CIty where they spent the day with great friends, Sophia remembers endless coloring and crafting days, and Phoebe remembers all the special birthday parties that her mom gave her.

Jamie was predeceased by her grandparents, LLoyd and Barbara Croney and Marvin and Eula Crawford and her father James Crawford. Jamie is survived by her three children, Quentin, Sophia, and Phoebe, and their father, William of Ozark, Missouri; her mother, Irma Crawford of Caulfield, MO; siblings Katie (Daniel), Susanne (Barry), Cody (Catalina), Amy (Shane), and Dustin; and her bonus parents with whom she shared a special relationship, Paul and Lisa Meyer. She is also survived by many nieces and nephews but shared an extra special relationship with Shayle (Zach), Hannah, Aubri, Zoen, and Jacob.

Jamie will be missed by her loved ones, but they rejoice in knowing that she waits for them in a place where she is healed, whole, and loved.

Funeral services for Jamie Crawford will be Saturday, July 29, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.

Burial will be at the Gospel Hill Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

Wanda Elaine Ledwa

Wanda Elaine Ledwa, was born the daughter of the late Earl and Mary Belle Calhoun on September 16, 1951 in Paw Paw Michigan, and died July 19, 2023 in West Plains, Missouri.

She is survived by two children, Crista Franks, Harrisonville, Missouri and Rick Jolliff, Jr. and wife Melanie, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren and four great grandchildren, and one brother, Coy Calhoun and wife Carolyn.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, Earl Wayne Calhoun, and one sister, Juaneta Jones.

Laney, as she was called by most, loved her family and friends, butterflies, and working on her flowers.

A graveside memorial service will be held July 29th, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. at Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Missouri.

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

Matthew Beatty

Matthew Dale Beatty

Matthew Dale Beatty, age 57, passed away July 10, 2023, at the family’s cabin in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. He was born November 14, 1965, in Salem, Arkansas, to Martin Dale and May Belle Beatty of Thayer, Missouri.

   Matt is survived by his wife of 32 years, Rachel and their son Zachary of Springfield, Missouri; his mother May Belle of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; one brother Mike and wife Paige of Mount Vernon, Missouri; his nephew and niece Marshall and Cassidy Beatty.

   Matt is preceded in death by his father Martin Dale Beatty.

   Matt was a member of First Baptist Church in Thayer, MO.

Matt worked for United Parcel Service for 34 years, and not being one for sitting down, he started his landscaping business, Matt’s Mowing Service, before he retired.

   Matt loved the outdoors, whether it be golfing, water skiing, or firing up the grill with family and friends. But what he loved most of all was watching Zachary play baseball.

   Zach Dale Beatty #33 “Words cannot describe the amount of pain losing you is. To the man that has taught me everything I know and love, how to treat people the right way, how to work hard, keep my head screwed on tight, play the game of baseball, all of it. I thank you for making me the man I am today. To Matthew Beatty, a hard-nosed man who fought to the end, I will do everything in my power to live up to your name. Until we meet again Dad, get your glove ready❤️”

   Funeral services  will be held on Saturday, July 15, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Saturday July 15, at 1:00 p.m. until time of service at the First Baptist Church in Thayer, Missouri.

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

Vernita Miller

Vernita (Jody) Miller

   Vernita (Jody) Miller was born in Thayer, Missouri a triplet daughter of Arnett Hackworth and Jettie Hackworth (Lewallen) on December 18, 1949, and departed this life on July 10, 2023, at Ozarks Healthcare Hospital, in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 73. Her husband James “Shorty” was by her side, holding her hand.

   After graduating from Couch school, she moved to St. Charles, Missouri finding employment with Brunswick Bowling for twenty years and then worked in nursing home healthcare. Jody married Shorty on March 26, 1994.

    Jody worked at DRS in West Plains, Missouri for twenty years and retired in 2019. She was a member of Alton-Thayer Elks Lodge #2545 for thirteen years, was the chaplain for five years and was a past Exalted Ruler. She belonged to the Patriot Guard Riders “PGR” and the Ladies Auxiliary of the CVMA.

   Jody was an avid hunter, fisherman and bowler. She loved the Cardinals, Mickey Mouse, family and friends. She had a heart of gold and was a wonderful person inside and out. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

   She is survived by her husband James (Shorty) Miller; two sisters Anita Shaffer, husband George of Buffalo, Missouri and Marietta Barton, husband Carlos of Marthasville, Missouri; one brother Duane Hackworth, wife Linda of Dardenne Prairie, Missouri; two sisters-in-law Nelda Hackworth of Batesville, Arkansas and Linda Hackworth of O’Fallon, Missouri; five children Cindy Kidd, Chris Miller, Sherri Haury, husband Glenn, Starla Miller Drake, husband Larry and Chuck Miller, wife Brie; nine grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and a host of friends.

   She was prececded in death by her parents Arnett and Jettie Hackworth; one triplet sister Juanita Hackworth; three brothers Dolan, Lester and Dean Hackworth; two sons Ronnie Miller and Jamie Miller; twin granddaughters Sharralynn and Kylie Miller; one nephew Douglas Hackworth.

   Funeral services  will be held on Friday, July 14, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Friday, July 14 from 12:00 p.m. until time of service.

Suzie Campbell

Suzie Campbell

   Suzie Ann Campbell, age 67, of Alton, Missouri passed away July 9, 2023, surrounded by loved ones at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri.  She was born November 27, 1955, in Gardena, California to Orville and Wilma Rudd.

   Suzie married Glen Ivan Campbell, August 9, 1973, in Alton, Missouri. They was married for 39 years and within this union they had two daughters and five grandchildren.

   She enjoyed crafting, gardening, taking small road trips, going to yard sales and Hobby Lobby. She loved making wreaths for anyone who wanted one and decorating her house for Christmas. Walking into her house at Christmas time was like walking into a winter wonderland. She always had a western playing on the TV.

   Suzie loved everyone that she met. If you met her, you had a friend for life. She was the most caring, selfless person ever. She never knew a stranger. To know her was to love her and to love her was to know her. She was a cornerstone in our little hometown. Suzie will be greatly missed by all that knew her. She may be gone but will forever be in our hearts.

   She is survived by her significant other Victor Paul Bates, of Alton, Missouri; two daughters Vickie Campbell of Alton, Missouri and Glenda Campbell (Lorenzo Pratt) of Colorado Spring, Colorado; one special niece Tina Huddleston (Ronnie); one very special adopted son Catlin Pankey; two sisters Judy Kinser, of San Antonio, Texas and Tammy Rudd, of Alton, Missouri; one brother Roy Rudd of the home; five grandchildren Dylan Fettig, Toby Simpson, Nathan Simpson, TaPango Cook and Jennifer Bell; three great-grandchildren; many adopted grandchildren that loved “their” Nana; numerous Aunts, Uncles, in-laws, nieces, nephews and friends.

   Preceded in death by her parents Orville and Wilma Rudd; her husband Glen Campbell; one brother Gary Rudd; two sisters-in-laws Marie Rudd and Nickie Rudd.

  

 Funeral services for will be held on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be held Wednesday July 12, 2023, 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

   Interment will be on Thursday, July 13, 2023, in Huddleston Cemetery, Alton Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri. 

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Doyle W. Irby

     Doyle W. Irby, 78, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed away on July 4, 2023 at his residence. Doyle was born January 27, 1945 in Pontiac, Michigan to the parents of Vall Irby and Delena Exie Terry. Doyle married Judith Ann Reimers in Fulton County, Arkansas on August 26, 1962. He was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Doyle was baptized on September 1, 2021 by Pastor Morgan.

     Doyle enjoyed traveling in the RV, and loved fishing with his dogs. Cold Springs was a place of many memories for Doyle . He had a good time going to the river and lakes, especially with his last black lab, Nikki. He would go backroading with his dog Lilly to watch squirrels and deer too. Doyle also enjoyed spending time with friends and family.

     Doyle was survived by his wife, Judy, nieces, nephews and many friends.

     Doyle was preceded in death by his parents, Vall and Delena Irby, sister, Juanita Vonallmen, brothers; Donald Irby and infant brother David Leroy Irby.

     Memorials may be sent to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN, 38105-9959

     Family wishes to extend their gratitude and thanks to Pastor Morgan for all his time, effort and compassionate care.

     Visitation will be at the Carter Funeral Home, Inc of Thayer, Missouri on Friday, July 7, 2023 at 2 p.m.

     Funeral will be at the Carter Funeral Home, Inc. of Thayer, Missouri at 3 p.m.

      Interment will be on Friday, July 7, 2023, in Fryatt Cemetery, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Virgina Rebardie

Virgina Rebardie

   Virginia Lee Stewart Rebardie was born the daughter of Richmond and Naomi (Huddleston) Stewart on April 19, 1943, in Alton, Missouri. She died on July 4, 2023, in Thayer, Missouri at 80 years old.

    She spent her growing up years in Texas City, Texas working as a nurse’s aide.

    One of the highlights of her life was pioneering with her dear friend Elsie Herbold in Arkansas and Oklahoma while working at a variety of jobs to support herself.

    She married the love of her life Larry Rebardie Sr. in June 1992. They also pioneered together and was a great asset to the Thayer Congregation of Jehovah’s Witnesses and loved by many.

 Virginia loved to write poetry, take pictures and paint.  She was not afraid to tackle any new art styles and then share her projects with others. Knowing everyone’s sizes was important to Virginia so when she was at a thrift store or a garage sale, she was on the lookout to add to her family and friend’s wardrobe.

   Virginia will be remembered for her love of Bible truths and sharing them with others. We will dearly miss our sister, Virginia Lee.

    She is preceded in death by her husband of 30 years Larry Rebardie Sr., her father Richmond and her mother Naomi.

    She is survived by Larry Rebardie Jr., his wife Gwen and Warren Rebardie, wife Jennifer; six grandkids; five great-grandkids; one beloved sister Arlene (Steve) Whittington; two brothers Rich (Gail) Stewart, and Keith (Jean) Stewart; many nieces and nephews, and many youths who grew up calling her Aunt Virginia.

   Memorial service will be held on Sunday, August 6, 2023, 1:30 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses Thayer, Missouri.

 

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