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Alan Simer

Alan Simer was born May 5, 1939, in Dyce, Arkansas to Robert Dale and Gerldene (Nally) Simer. Alan departed this life on January 1, 2023, at his home in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 83 years.

He was drafted to the Armed Services in 1957 to the Air Force and honorably served four years. He was a long-time member of the Clifton Masonic Lodge in Thayer Missouri.

He was united in marriage on April 22, 1962, at Clifton Free Will Baptist Church, Thayer, Missouri.

Alan was very proud but not a boastful man of his family, career and loved helping or trying if possible. He was a wonderful mentor, husband, father, granddad, uncle dan and friend.

Through his faith and God’s grace we have had the pleasure to know, love and look-up to such a wonderful person.

Dad truly will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

He is survived by one brother Dale Gene Simer of DeQueen, Arkansas; two sons Danny Simer, wife Maggie of Mountain Home, Arkansas, and Scotty Simer of Thayer, Missouri; seven grandchildren Sam Simer, wife Annalise, Anthony Simer, wife Bethani, Rachel Braim, Maddy, Evan, Eric and Isaac Simer; five great-grandchildren; a host of brothers-in-law, sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, cousins and dear friends; and one very special friend/new family member Mary Madden who helped dad on a daily basis and the one person that hung the moon after moms passing in his blue eyes.

He was preceded in death by his parents; wife Jean Simer; one daughter Vonda Kay Simer Overbeck; one grandson Tyler Owner Simer; two sisters Glene Kolanoski and Verna Phifer; two brothers Robert Simer and Melton Van Simer

Interment was private on January 3, 2023.

Michael James Barks

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Funeral services for Michael James Barks, 65, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.

He was born the son of the late Orval Barks and Helen Hicks Barks, on March 2, 1957 in Phoenix, Arizona and died January 2, 2023 in Kansas City, Missouri.

He is survived by three children, Lenora Barks, Springfield, Missouri; Chantell Lambert and husband Corey, West Plains, Missouri, and Jason Collins, significant other, Tiffany, Strafford, Missouri; two brothers, Hubert Ray Barks and wife Cindy, West Plains, Missouri and Timothy Lynn Barks and wife Karen, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren, Latisha Coronado and significant other Cole, Springfield, Missouri; Iran Coronado, Springfield, Missouri; Kylar Lambert, West Plains, Missouri; Tristyn Lambert, West Plains, Missouri, and one baby on the way, Strafford, Missouri; two great grandchildren, Alaia Marcinek, Springfield, Missouri and Gi’Anna Coronado, Springfield, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents Orval Barks and Helen Peaker, and one brother, Verlin Gene Barks.

Michael loved to ride Harley Davidson motorcycles and also enjoyed to build cars-hot rods. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

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

Arthur Haish

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Arthur Vernon Haish 92 of Lanton, Missouri passed away from this life on December 25, 2022 in West Plains, Missouri. Arthur was born on October 15, 1930 in Hinckley, Illinois to Louis Franklin Haish and Martha (Baie) Haish.

Arthur was united in marriage to Hazel Louann (Maki) Haish on August 11, 1966 in Miami, Oklahoma.

Arthur was a US Navy veteran & went on to spend the rest of his working years as a truck driver. He enjoyed gardening, flea marketing & loved his family. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather & great-great grandfather.

Arthur leaves to mourn his passing wife Louann Haish Lanton, Missouri, 6 children son Vernon & wife Teresa Haish Kingston, Illinois, daughter Pam Brockhaus Dekalb, Illinois, son Lee & wife Sheila Haish Royse City, Texas, daughter Sandra & husband Michael Self Frenchtown, Arkansas, daughter Susan & husband Joe Burk Camp, Arkansas, daughter Lisa Turner Elcajon, California. 15 grandchildren, 31 great grandchildren & 1 great great grandchild, nieces, nephews & friends.

He was proceeded in death by his parents Louis & Martha Haish, four brothers Kelly Haish, Willard Haish, Emmett Haish, Oakley Haish & one sister Neva Loring, son-in-law Pat Brockhaus.

No funeral services will be held.

Floyd “Jerry” Watts

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Floyd “Jerry” Watts, age 87, a resident of Temple, Texas passed away on December 24, 2022, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital. Jerry was born November 29, 1935, in Stamford, Texas to Floyd Jasper Watts and Maude Ellen Cook Watts. He attended Abilene High School. Jerry worked as a rancher/farmer for most of his life.

He began at an early age helping his father on the farm growing various types of crops such as cotton, wheat, and maize. When he planted a garden, it was not a small garden, but one filled with rows and rows of vegetables that needed harvesting and processing. There was always way too much food for his family so neighbors were invited to come pick fresh vegetables any time.

For a period of time, he traveled and sold beauty supplies through Armstrong/McCall but the love of farming/ranching was always in his blood and heart. Jerry farmed and raised cattle in the area surrounding Abilene Texas.

He later moved to Thayer Missouri with his wife, Bobbie Jane Watts to raise cattle. You didn’t want to be in the idiot seat when he was rounding up cattle to feed. Trying to open and shut a gate while a herd of cattle are running toward the vehicle can be quite daunting. He raised cattle into his 70’s until he began to have health issues that required him to slow down and return to Texas.

In his children’s eyes, he was the Man, the Myth, and the Legend! He ferociously loved and protected his family and sometimes seemed bigger than life but was a quiet man who believed in working hard but enjoyed a joke or two. When obstacles were placed in his way, he sojourned on never complaining or making excuses. He was always watchful concerning his family’s well-being.

Jerry was married to Bobbie Jane Hooker Watts on August 31, 1986, in Kerrville, Texas; they were married for nine years.

He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and traveling. He will be remembered for always being there when family and friends needed him.

Jerry is preceded in death by his wife, Bobbie Jane Watts; his parents Floyd Jasper Watts and Maude Ellen Cook Watts; and his brother George Willis Watts.

Jerry is survived by his children, Lance Watts of Palestine Texas, Juanell Isaac-Brown and her spouse, Glen Brown of Abilene Texas, Terri Cantrell and her spouse Victor Cantrell of Baird Texas; grandchildren, Daniel Watts of Seattle Washington, Elaina Isaac of Abilene Texas, Luke Miller of Abilene Texas, Sarah Terry and husband Toby Terry; and great grandchildren along with other family and friends.

Graveside services will be held Wednesday, December 28, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Wednesday, December 28 from 9:00 a.m. – 9:30 a.m. Under the directions of Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations/contributions may be given in his honor to: Charcot Marie Tooth Research Foundation CMTRF.org.

The family of Floyd Jerry Watts wishes to extend our sincere thanks to the doctors and staff at Baylor Scott & White Hospital.

Mary Burkhart

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Mary Frances (Mooney) Burkhart, 79, of Thayer Missouri, passed away December 24, 2022, in West Plains, Missouri. She was born November 15, 1943, in Couch, Missouri to Ova and Mabel (Collins) Mooney.

Mary loved to spend time with her family. She was very involved with her church family and was there every time the doors were open.

Mary retired from the Bank of Thayer in 2008 after 35 years. She loved serving others. Mary will be greatly missed by all that knew her

Mary is survived by one sister Carolyn Deckard; two nephews Tim Deckard, wife Candy and Pat Harrell, wife Debbie; one niece Tammy Knitting, husband Mark; along with many more great nieces, nephews and several great-great nieces and nephews.

Mary was preceded in death by her parents; her husband Kermit Burkhart one sister Judith Ann Martin and one brother Thomas Ova Mooney.

Funeral services for Mary Burkhart, age 79, of West Plains, Missouri, will be held on Saturday, December 31, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Friday, December 30 from 6-8 p.m. at Carter Funeral Chapel in Thayer, Missouri

Interment will be on Saturday, December 31, 2022, in New Salem Cemetery, Couch Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Erma Garrison

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Erma Lea (Young) Garrison,79, of Myrtle, Missouri passed away December 15, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 1, 1943, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to Robert Vernon and Sylvia (Swetnam) Young.

Erma married the love of her life James (Jim) Garrison on June 21, 1961, and within this union four children were born.

Erma was full of life and loved everyone. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

She is survived by her husband; one son Wesley (Carla) Garrison; three daughters Traci (Darrell) Collins, Tina (Will) Hicks and April (Kevin) Bridges; nine grandchildren Shantana Collins, Austin (Olivia) Garrison, Reece (Kensey) Garrison, Colten (Alicia) Hicks, Heath (Morgan) Hicks, Paige Hicks, Dalton (Angela) Bridges, Rickey Bridges and Avery Bridges; and nine great-grandchildren Easten, Adlee and Colsen Hicks, Elijah Collins, Spencer and Scott Bridges, Elsie and Lottie Hicks and Emery Garrison; and many nieces, nephews and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one brother Oscar “Bud” Young; and three sisters Ada LaFern Hunter, Iva DeLora Rose and Nedra Jean Scott.

Funeral services for Erma Garrison, age 79, of Myrtle, Missouri, will be held on Sunday, December 18, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Bryd Freewill Baptist Church in Myrtle, Missouri. Visitation will be Saturday, December 17, 6 – 8p.m at Carter Funeral Home chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Interment will be on Sunday, December 18, 2022, in Byrd Cemetery, Myrtle Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Virgil Collins

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Virgil Loyd Collins, 90 of Pomona, Missouri went to his heavenly home on December 10, 2022. He was born June 20, 1932, in Wirth, Arkansas to Lewis and Lucille (Pendarvis) Collins.

He was a veteran and proudly served in the United States Navy for twenty-one years as a Radioman. He met his wife of 66 years in New York City while serving in the Navy. He served from 1951 to 1972. He was in the Korean and Vietnam war.

When he retired from the Navy, he moved his family back to Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. There he did many jobs like owning a TV repair shop, delivering mail, driving a school bus and delivering fish to many area restaurants.

He really enjoyed fishing, hunting and the outdoors. Especially with his grandson, Steven.

He was of the Baptist faith, loved reading and studying the Bible. He will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his wife Johanna of the home; two daughters Karen Collins, Pomona and Dorothy Ashbrook, Pomona.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Robert and Floyd Collins; two sisters Sylvia Collins and Goldie McCradic; and one grandson Steven Vaughn.

Funeral services for Virgil Loyd Collins, age 90, of Pomona, Missouri, will be held on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Wednesday December 14, at 1:00 p.m. until time of service.

Interment will be on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, in Flint Cemetery, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Lois Barton

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Lois (Waggoner) Barton, 88 of West Plains, Missouri, passed away Thursday, December 8, 2022, in West Plains, Missouri. She was born January 15, 1934, in Alton, Missouri to Herman and Alta (Bettis) Waggoner.

Lois was united in marriage to Melvin Barton on July 10, 1952. They were married for 70 wonderful years and had three children during their time together.

Lois accepted Christ into her life at the age of fourteen and served him the rest of her life. She was a Sunday school teacher for many years and everyone loved being in her class. She was full of life and loved being with her family and friends. She loved helping her husband on their farm, being a homemaker and raising her family. Lois will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Lois is survived by three children, Dan (Kay) of Nixa, Missouri, Dennis (Sandy) of Alton, Missouri, and Melba (Randy) Johnson of West Plains, Missouri; six grandchildren, Rek, Broc, Blaz (Julie), Brandon (Chelse), Brooke and Brianna; two great-grandchildren, Kolby and Karly; two sisters-n-laws, Carolee of Thayer, Missouri and Nadine of Alton, Missouri; three brothers-n-laws, Gordon (Donna) of Mountain Home, Arkansas, Carlos (Marietta) of Marthasville, Missouri, and Curtis (Linda) of Springfield, Missouri; along with many nieces and nephews.

Lois is proceeded in death by her husband; her parents; one brother, Bois Waggoner; three brothers-in-laws, Willard and Millard Barton Wayne Forrester; sister-in-law, Fern Forrester; her father-in-law Elgan Barton and her mother-in-law Bonnie (Sanders) Barton.

Funeral services will be at 2:00 p.m. Sunday December 11, 2022 at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Interment will follow the service at Cave Springs Cemetery in Alton, Missouri.

David Ingram

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

David Ray Ingram passed away peacefully at his home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas surrounded by those he loved on November 26, 2022, at the age of 77 years. David was born on November 25, 1945, in Thayer, Missouri to Ervin (Doc) Ingram and Opal Marie (Blankenship) Ingram.

A ‘wild child” growing up in the 60’s and 70’s, David challenged his parents being the oldest son with 3 older sisters and later two brothers. Life was not always easy as David grew up poor. His youth was spent working to help the family have the necessities of life. David took the lessons his parents taught him (sometimes rather harshly), picked them up, brushed them off, buffed them, and used them in his life. He worked hard to get where he was and without a doubt, he was successful in supporting himself and his many hobbies.

David was not always an easy man to get along with. He was not a patient person but those who knew and loved him saw beneath his hard exterior and saw a loving, generous, and kind person. For those people that he loved and were important in his life (despite their quirks) David always protected, sometimes forgave, but always underneath all he kept loving them.

David was fiercely independent and private in many ways but did not like living alone.

In October 2008, David met Bebe Gray, his side kick, best friend, life partner and often partner in crime. He shared the last 14 years of his life with Bebe with her constantly by his side. Approximately two years later David was diagnosed with Cancer. Although it did not alter their lifestyle, the fight was on. David went through many different treatments trying to beat the disease and Bebe was right there to offer encouragement and help with all aspects of his battle for survival. They were successful for several years as they were able to travel with his nephew, Chris Thompson and wife Paula. Spotting wildlife on their dirt-roading adventures was something they enjoyed many late afternoons. David loved to hunt and fish and was able to do that for several years until the disease progressed.

David was preceded in death by his parents, his sister Verlene Thompson and husband Archie Jim, two brothers Charley and George Thomas Ingram.

He is survived by his wife, Bebe Gray of the home, two children, David and La Donna, two sisters Louise Galloway and husband Russell of Oklahoma, Irene Spoor and husband Hollis of Oklahoma., two grandsons John D W Crews and Luke D Crews, five grandchildren Aaylia, Troy, Kaylie, Odin, and Osiris Crews. Bebe’s children, Martin Gray, Sabrina King and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and a host of friends.

David will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Robinson Memorials of Thayer to help purchase a headstone to be placed at the burial site in the Thayer Cemetery. Anita Humphreys will be acting as treasurer for this fund.

Visitation will be Saturday, December 3, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Odessia Wheeler

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Odessia Jane “Romans” Wheeler, 82 of West Plains, Missouri, passed away November 25, 2022, surrounded by loved ones in her home. Odessia was born February 2, 1940, to Hurvil and Dorothy “Redburn” Romans.

Odessia was a nurse’s aid for many years at Omc Hospital in West Plains, Missouri. She loved helping people and never knew a stranger. Odessia cherished her family and friends. She will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Odessia was of the Pentecostal faith.

She is survived by seven children Ronny (Marybeth) Wheeler, Don Wheeler, James (Mary Ann) Wheeler, Steve Wheeler, Linda (Joe) Driscoll, Jerri Lea Watkins and Terry (Summer) Watkins; two brothers Charles (Debbie) Romans and Virgil (Cyndi) Romans; one sister Rebeccah Hundley; twelve grandkids and 23 great-grandkids.

She is preceded in death by her husband Aone Wheeler; parents Hurvil and Dorothy Romans; and one brother Leonard Romans.

Funeral services for Odessia Wheeler will be Tuesday November 29, 2022, 10:00 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in West Plains, Missouri.

Visitation will be Monday November 28, 2022, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in West Plains, Missouri.

Interment will follow the Funeral service at Howell Valley Cemetery in West Plains, Missouri. Under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. West Plains, Missouri.