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Anna Gene Thomas

Anna Gean (Walters) Thomas, age 81, of Thayer, Missouri passed away at Shady Oaks Nursing Home on May 6, 2023. Anna was born July 29, 1941, to Everett and Ella (Stevens) Walters in Alton, Missouri.

Gean married the love of her life Frank Thomas on August 24, 1987. She loved to spend time with her family, friends, go to yard sales and especially loved to go riding around on the back roads with Ida. Gean will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Gean was a born again Christian.

She is survived by one Aunt Norma Shawatter; one nephew Mark Todd, wife Kathy; stepsons Mike Thomas, wife Denise and Charles Thomas, wife Kathy; two loving friends that she called sisters Ida Slackhouse and Carolyn Cowens; numerous family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter Joanna Gail Walters; her husband; four sisters Glenna Sue Madden, Mary Lou Tucker, Wilma Jane Walters and Kathryn Diann Walters; one brother Bill Walters and one infant brother.

Visitation service for Anna Gean Thomas, age 81, of Thayer, Missouri, will be held on Saturday, May 13, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

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

Cara Lee Jones

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Cara Lee Jones, daughter of the late Will and Lottie (Dillard) Geib was born October 12, 1931, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas and departed this life on May 7, 2023, at the age of 91 years and 7 months.

She was united in marriage on December 1, 1951, in Batesville, Arkansas to Thomas Earnest Jones.

In 1965, she started her own business, Cara Lee’s Shop on Main Street in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. The store remand open until 2008.

She loved flowers, plants and enjoyed keeping her yard beautiful. She also loved visiting with friends and family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Cara Lee will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by two daughters Dianna Jones of Skamina, Washington and Gayla Mullins, husband Gary of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; two grandchildren Rylee Montague, husband Lucas of Carthage, Missouri, Tyler Mullins and Jordan Rutledge of Arlington, Virginia; two great-grandchildren Emmitt and Noah Montague; one brother Kenneth Geib, wife Ima Jean of Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Thomas Ernest Jones and her sister Norma Lee Smith.

Family held a private memorial service May 13, 2023, followed by the burial at Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.

Rachel (Cypret) McGhee

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Rachel (Cypret) McGhee age, 95 of Couch, Missouri passed away April 22, 2023, at her home in Couch, Missouri. Rachel married the love of her life Rathelee McGhee on August 21, 1945, in Pocahontas, Arkansas. They were happily married for 61 years until Rathelee passing in 2007.

Rachel was a life-long member of CenterPoint Church of God of Prophecy serving as church clerk for many years and Sunday school secretary assistant for years.

Rachel loved making chicken and dumplings for the holidays and church dinners. Rachel loved everyone, especially her family and close friends. She will be missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by three children Gale Weber, Gary McGhee, wife Vicki and Janet Roberts, husband Ray all of Couch, Missouri; one daughter in-law Joan McGhee of West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren Stephanie Difani, husband Byron, Lisa Davidson, husband Bill, Brad McGhee, wife Lisa, Dann Webber, wife Kathy, Nathan Roberts, wife Heather; eleven great-grandchildren Brett, Blake, Kendra, Eric, Kailee, Carson, Jasmine, Darci, Presleigh, Brennen and Braidon; five great-great-grandchildren Braxton, Beckham, Bennett, Lucas and Joelle; one sister Lois; one brother Mike; one sister in-law Rachel; many nieces, nephews, other relatives, friends and one very special friend Venita Martin.

She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, two sons Duane and Bryant; one granddaughter Kristi; three sisters Naomi, Ruth and Judy; two brothers Herbert and James.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, at 11:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Wednesday April 26, 10:00 a.m. until time of service.

Interment will be on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Cotton Creek Cemetery, Couch, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Barbara Jean Lindberg

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Barbara Jean Lindberg, 77, passed away April 15, 2023 at her home in Pomona, Missouri.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri and will be announced at a later date.

Darrel Wayne DuBois

Carter Funeral Home Obituaries, Thayer

Darrel Wayne DuBois, 71, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed away on April 8, 2023, at The White River Medical Center of Batesville, Arkansas. Services were private and Darrel was buried at the Thayer Cemetery.

Shirley Ward

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Shirley (Collins) Ward, age 70, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed away March 26, 2023, in West Plains, Missouri surrounded by loved ones. She was born May 30, 1952, to James L. (Jim) Collins and Hazel (Robinson) Collins in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Shirley married the love of her life Bobby Ward November 2, 1971, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. In this union they had three children Michelle, Clint and Jimmy.

Shirley enjoyed reading and working outside in her garden. She loved spending her time with the grandchildren, sewing clothes for them and her children. She liked to cook and feed everyone that would come over. Shirley especially like to set down with her family and watch “The Walking Dead.”

For many of years Shirley was a member of the First Baptist Church in Thayer, Missouri. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by her husband; one daughter Michelle Sims, husband Roy; two sons Clint Ward and Jimmy Ward, wife Tasha; five grandchildren Brett, Amber, Blaire, Peyton and Owen; five great-grand-children; one brother Darrell Collins; and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one brother Delmer Collins; four sisters Zola Case, Margie Pendarvis, Yuvonne Dillard and Juanita Cotham; and one infant brother.

Funeral services for will be held on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Tuesday March 28, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Interment will be on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, in Flint Cemetery, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Mary Imogene (Langley) Peace

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Mary Imogene Langley Peace

Mary Imogene Langley Peace, of Thayer, Missouri, passes away on March 24, 2023, celebrating her 90^th birthday in Heaven.

She was born to the late Roy and Myrtle Langley on March 24, 1933, at Rose Hill near Thayer, Missouri. Imogene attended Thayer High School and worked at Puritan Fashions Factory and Paddle & Saddle outlet in Mammoth Spring. She was a member of the Mammoth Spring First Baptist Church and in later years the Thayer First Baptist Church. Imogene was known for her spunk and sense of humor. She was also known for her huge heart and love of family and friends, inviting them into her home for home-cooked meals and sharing her hand-crafted treasures, such as quilts, necklaces, or stuffed animals. She had a 40+ years of collections of music boxes, which are now shared with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was a diehard fan of Thayer Bobcat sports, the Cardinals, Mizzou, and Democrats.

She was married to Ray Peace in 1962 who proceeded her in death. Survivors include 2 sons: Billy Pitchford (Cindy) of Springfield, MO, and Jackie Peace (Leanne) of Columbia, MO and their families. She is also survived by her adopted sister : Dorothy Meeks, daughter-in-law Sheila Smith and family, daughter-in-law Marla Smith, daughter-in-law Nora Coats-Smith and family, and adopted daughter, Gina Tucker and family, 11 grandchildren, and 19 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-grandson. In addition, she had several lifelong family friends, such as Nancy Ames; and multiple nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her sons: Sony Smith of Buckeye, AZ; Bob Smith of Thayer, MO, and Keith Smith of Thayer, MO, and her brother, Jack Langley.

There will be no community service, per her wishes. She chose to give the gracious gift of her body to science to further medical education. However, you can think of her fondly during this Cardinal season.

Memorial donations can be made to : Thayer Fun and Friends Sr. Center of Thayer, MO, or to Compass Hospice of West Plains, MO.

Barbara A. Wright

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Graveside services for Barbara A Wright, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., at Evergreen Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, with Chaplain Eric Bowman officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.

She was born the daughter of the late Jesse Lloyd Phipps and Glenna Bertha Crowder Phipps, on October 18, 1942 in Koshkonong, Missouri and died March 22, 2023 in West Plains, Missouri.

She was united in marriage May 14, 1961 in Koshkonong, Missouri to Edward Wright, who preceded her in death August 5, 2020.

She is survived by four children, Paul Wright, Thayer, Missouri, Christy Wright, Springfield, Missouri, Joe Wright, Thayer, Missouri, and Becky Craig, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Darrell Phipps, Thayer, Missouri; five grandchildren, Ethan Wright, West Plains, Missouri, Hannah Wood and husband Scotty, West Plains, Missouri, and Johnny, Christopher, and Timothy Wright, all from the state of Missouri, and one great grandchild on the way; also an honorary family member, Betty Hall, state of Florida.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Lloyd Phipps and Glenna Bertha Crowder Phipps; her husband Edward Wright, and a son-in-law, John Craig.

She loved the Lord and loved her Bible and her Christian TV programs and singing for the Lord. She also loved to go sight seeing and really loved to crochet. She always loved and put her family first.

Memorial contributions can be made to the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries – Single Outreach Bibles.

Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

Robert Steven Alford

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Steve Alford, age 76 of Thayer, Missouri passed away March 21, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born December 25, 1946, in Alton, Missouri.

Steve married the love of his life Janet Tucker on June 23, 1987, in Thayer, Missouri. Steve served in the Army for a few years. He then worked in the oil fields for many of years and in his spare time he enjoyed autobody work and painting automobiles. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife Janet; one daughter Natalie Kavanaugh, Husband Mark; two sons Stoney Cypret, wife Tiffany and Johnny Cypret, wife Christie; seven grandkids Kristopher Alford, wife Abby, Lance Schneider, wife Michelle, Adeline Cypret, Jasper Cypret, Eric Williams, wife Brooke, Ashley Williams, significant other Nick Sims and Clay Williams; several great-grandkids; one brother Charles Alford, wife Bobbie; two sisters Lorene Peters, husband Richard, Rita Pikowshy, husband Robert; one very special Aunt Betty Crabtree.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, March 25, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Saturday March 25, 1:00 p.m. until time of service.

Interment will be on Saturday, March 25, 2023, in Thayer Cemetery, Thayer Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Shirley Jean Henry

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Shirley Jean Henry, 53 of Thayer, Missouri passed away March 15, 2023, at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born December 4, 1969, in Salem, Arkansas to Linda Sue Reeves.

She was united in marriage on February 6, 1998, in Alton, Missouri to Randall Dale Henry. Within this union two children were born, Cheyenne Rena Henry and Rebecca Lynn Henry both of Thayer, Missouri.

Shirley enjoyed going fishing, playing bingo, going bowling and scratching lottery tickets. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by four children Amanda Jean Branscum, Crystal Renee Baker, Cheyenne Renea Henry and Rebecca Lynn Henry, husband Greg all of Thayer, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren Barton, Kirsten, Kylie, Haylie, Kizie, Maddison, Kianna, Nichole, Stanley, Ahmearah Mae, Rayne, Kaisleigh, Jr, Abby and Aubrey; two great-grandchildren Ella and Paxton; one sister Donna Sue Bransum of Bradford, Arkansas; three brothers Ronnie Dale Branscum of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, Ricky Lee Branscum, wife Sarah of Glenco, Arkansas, and Jerry Lynn Peterson of Thayer, Missouri.

She is preceded in death by her mother; her husband; one sister Leveda Ann Branscum; and one son Keith Waymon Tune.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, at 12:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Wednesday March 22, at 11:00 a.m. until time of service.

Interment will be on Wednesday, March 22, 2023, in Norman Cemetery, Alton Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.