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Larry Rebardie

Larry A. Rebardie Sr. was born March 12, 1941, in Berwick, Louisiana to George and Annie (Blanchard) Rebardie. He passed away November 12, 2022, at the age of 81.

For many years Larry was an ocean-going Tugboat Captain and he entertained many with stories of his adventures. He was a grandfather figure to many young ones through the years with a special fondness for Abigail Brumbraugh.

Larry was an active member of The Thayer Congregation of Jehovah’s witnesses. He will be greatly missed by friends and loved ones.

Larry is survived by his loving wife of 30 years Virginia (Stewart) Rebardie; two sons Larry Jr., wife Gwen and Warren, wife Jennifer; six grandchildren, Chris, Tyrell, Logan, Nikki, Blake, and Emily; five great-grandchildren; two sisters Anna Mae Lodrigue and Joyce Ann Rebardie; one brother Harry “Putt” Rebardie.

Larry is preceded in death by his parents George and Annie Rebardie; one son Derrick Rebardie; two brothers George Rebardie Jr. and Julius “Jutt” Rebardie.

Memorial service will be Saturday, November 26, 2022, 1:30 p.m. at Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses in Thayer, Missouri.

Etta Willbanks

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Mary “Etta” (Hice) Willbanks, 69 of Koshkonong, Missouri, passed away November 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by loved ones. Etta was born January 20, 1953, to Granvel and Nedra (Jewell) Hice. Etta married the love of her life, Norvil “Bud” Willbanks on February 20, 1970, at his grandparents house in Thayer, Missouri.

Etta loved quilting, canning, and working in her garden. She loved to be just outside. She was loved by all that knew her and she will be greatly missed by all. Etta dearly loved her family and friends. Etta was a long-time member of the Freewill Baptist Church in Koshkonong, Missouri.

Etta is survived by her husband Bud; one daughter Natalie, husband Kevin; three grandchildren Perry Frealy, Wyatt Frealy and Jessica Busch, husband Garrett; three great-grandchildren Brennan, Brinnley, and Braylynn; two brothers Bob Hice, wife Denise and Herb Hice, wife Helen.

Etta is preceded in death by her parents, two sisters and five brothers, Marie Harrison, Delbert Hice, Rubien Hice, Ralph Hice, Melvin Hice, William Hice, Grace Hice and two infant siblings.

Graveside services for Etta Willbanks, age 69, of Koshkonong, Missouri, will be held on Monday, November 21, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Koshkonong Cemetery in Koshkonong, Missouri under the direction of Carter Funeral Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Visitation will be Sunday November 20, from 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Willard Hand

Carter Funeral Home Thayer, West Plains

Funeral services for Willard Hand, 81, Pottersville, Missouri, will be at 2:00 p.m., Friday, November 18, 2022, at the Pottersville Baptist Church with Brother Jerry Arnold officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.

He was born the son of the late Jim Hand and Rachel Harrod Hand, on July 11, 1941 in Alton, Missouri and died November 15, 2022 at his home in Pottersville, Missouri. He was united in marriage November 5, 1960 in Alton, Missouri to Gail Brewer.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Brewer Hand, Pottersville, Missouri; six children, Jeffrey “Tommy” Wilson and wife Tammy, Alton, Illinois, Billy Hand and wife Lora, Pottersville, Missouri, Suzanna Johnston and husband Brian, Pottersville, Missouri, Michelle Jackson and husband, Tracy, Pottersville, Missouri, Loni Ellis and husband Chet, Springfield, Missouri, and Leslie Harris and husband Joel, Nixa, Missouri; fourteen grandchildren, Natosha Hunter, Joey Wilson, Kaiyla Bruffett, Kyle Jarvis, Dakota Hand, Clayton Johnston, Londyn McKee, Sierra Pacheco, Payton Ellis, Olive Ellis, Winston Ellis, Aniston Harris, Henley Harris, and Crosby Harris; ten great grandchildren, Matthew Hunter, Trenton Hunter, Bailey Hunter, Bryceton Bruffett, Zevi Holt, Sylas Bruffett, Maddox Bruffett, Ripkin Holt, Emmett Jarvis, and Hadley Johnston; one brother and two sisters.

He was preceded in death by his parents and several brothers and sisters.

He was a member of the Pottersville Baptist Church and was saved at a very early age. He loved to cut hay and be in the hayfields. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them all. He will be missed by all who knew and loved him.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Shop With A Cop organization and can be left at the funeral home.

Visitation will be Thursday, November 17, 2022 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Pottersville Baptist Church, Pottersville, Missouri.

Burial will be in Pottersville Cemetery, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

Emma “Jean” Stith

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Emma Jean Stith, 91 of Thayer Missouri passed away November 6, 2022, at Shady Oaks in Thayer, Missouri following a lengthy battle with Alzheimer’s Disease. Jean was born August 19, 1931, in Koshkonong, Missouri to Grover F. and Bessie (Guy) Stith.

Jean as she was affectionately known and was the last of the family of six siblings to pass on.

Jean graduated from Koshkonong school and enjoyed working at the clothing factory in Thayer, then later, at Marathon Electric in West Plains. Her passion was her nephews and nieces, playing baseball with them for many years as the designated pitcher for family gatherings, cooking, baking, gardening, and growing flowers. The last few years, Jean enjoyed feeding and petting the neighborhood cats.

Jean was preceded in death by her parents; siblings Thelma Pressley, Floyd Stith, Evelyn Hatfield, J.F. Stith and Helen Allen; nephews H.C. Pressley of Bossier City, Lousiana, Earl Pressley of Koshkonong, Michael Allen of Thayer, and niece Oneda Pressley Young of Jacksonville, FL.

Jean is survived by nephews James Stith of Harrison, Arkansas, Dane Allen of Springfield, Missouri, Lark Allen of Gilbert, South Carolina, Harvey Allen of Thayer; nieces Cheryl Hamilton of Lolo, Montana, Brenda Swartzlander of Atlanta, Georgia, Dian Hensley of Mount Vernon, Missouri, and Lana Armstrong of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; many great-nephews and nieces and several great-great-nephews and nieces.

Jean was a Christian and was known as a humble and kind person and will be greatly missed by all that knew her.

Funeral services will be Monday, November 14, 2022, at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, with visitation at 10:00 a.m. and the service at 11:00 a.m. Brother Travis Quertermous of the Thayer Church of Christ will officiate. Burial will be in the Koshkonong Cemetery. Under the directions of Carter Funeral Home Thayer Missouri.

Randal Hobbs

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Randal Kieth Hobbs, son of the late Lloyd and Virginia (Thomas) Hobbs, was born December 8, 1950, in Thayer, Missouri. He passed away on Friday, November 4, 2022, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri surrounded by family at the age of 71.

He was united in marriage September 13, 1969, in Thayer, Missouri to Linda Waldrop. They were privileged to share 53 years together.

Randal is survived by his wife Linda Hobbs; two daughters, Rhonda Blum and husband Rich of Thayer, Missouri and Gayla Olbricht and husband Josh of Rolla, Missouri; two grandchildren, Garrett and Abby Blum of Thayer, Missouri; sister-in-law Murlene Curtis and husband Speedy of West Plains, Missouri; one niece Lisa Hall and husband Peter of Jefferson City, Missouri, and their family; special cousins, other relatives, and many, many friends. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd and Virginia Hobbs; two aunts, Irene McCutchen and husband Charles, and Norma Thomas.

Randal was a graduate of Thayer High School with the class of 1968. He served in the U.S. Army at Ft. Knox, Kentucky as a mechanic from 1970 to 1972. Following his discharge from the Army he worked for Fred Shoemaker as a general repairman and welder, then at Mammoth Spring Auto as a mechanic until 1983. He then began working for the Missouri Department of Transportation until his retirement in 2007.

Randal had a lifelong love for Harley Davidson motorcycles and classic cars (especially 57 Chevys). He also loved collecting sports cards and bargain hunting at yard sales and antique malls. His more recent interests included traveling, fishing, and reading westerns.

Randal was a Christian, attending Midway Pentecostal Church in Thayer, Missouri for many years. He was always willing to help others, rarely asking for help in return. He loved spending time and sharing his hobbies with his family and close friends. He was “Grampy” to his two grandkids, whom he adored and accompanied on many school trips and events. He especially enjoyed following NHL hockey with his grandson, Garrett, and drawing and having creative adventures with his granddaughter Abby. He will be deeply missed by all those who knew and loved him.

Services for Randal will be at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri. Family night will be from 6 p.m.-8 p.m. on Thursday November 10, 2022, and funeral services will be Friday November 11, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. Bro. Anthony Woods will be officiating over the service with special speakers Speedy Curtis and Bryan Waldrop. Burial will follow at Thayer Cemetery with a Military Honor Guard Service under the directions of Carter Funeral Home, Thayer Missouri.

Junior “JR” Todd

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Junior Todd was born June 1, 1945, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to Elmer and Fern (Allen) Todd and he passed away November 2, 2022, at his home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas surrounded by loved ones. In 1968, Junior married the love of his life, Sue (Dawson). During this union they brought into this world four beautiful daughters.

Junior loved to go hunting, fishing, building things out of wood. He also loved being outside working in his garden and mowing his lawn. He would inform you that there is a right way and a wrong way to mow the grass. He would make sure you knew the right way to mow the lawn. Junior was also veteran of the United States Army.

He loved Billy Graham and would listen to him any chance that he got. But most of all Junior loved his family and friends and spending time with them. Junior was loved by all that knew him and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife Sue of the family home: four daughters; Jennifer Doss; Angela Steed, husband Kelly; Lisa Smith, husband Paul; and Leslie Holesapple, husband Michael: five grandchildren Jeremy Todd, Ashley Steed, Stephanie Smith, husband Layton, Jacob Holesapple, and Dillon Holesapple: three great-grandchildren Micah, Adah, and Noah: seven siblings Russell; Norman, wife Brenda; Carolyn Parker, husband Louie; Sue Forschler; Brenda Mitchener, husband Gary; Ronnie, significant other Monica, and Phyllis Todd: along with numerous friends and extended family.

He is preceded in death by his parents, three infant silbings, one sister-n-law Carolyn Todd; one brother-n-law Len Forschler and one niece Melanie Anderson.

Junior was of the Christian Faith and was a member of Welcome Hill Church of Christ.

Special Thank You to a very dear friend Millie Myers.

Funeral services for Junior “JR” Todd, age 77, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, will be held on Sunday, November 6, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Sunday, November 6, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. – 2:00 p.m.

Interment will be on Sunday, November 6, 2022, in Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Joyce K. “Thompson” Lynn

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Joyce K. “Thompson” Lynn was born July 27, 1954 to Cyrus Noel Thompson and Minerva Gertrude “Miller” Thompson, and passed away October 31, 2022 at her home in Salem, Missouri.

She was married September 21, 1972 to Alvin D. Lambe. To this union one son was born, Ricky D. Lambe in January of 1973. On November 7, 1975 she married Walter Jerry Reinmuth. On November 30, 2012 she married James E. Lynn in Palmer, Alaska.

She is survived by her husband, Jim Lynn, Salem, Missouri; one son, Ricky Lambe; one granddaughter, Alexandria Nickole Lambe and fiancé, Tyler Hale; two great grandsons, Thomas Jensen and Trace Jared Hale of West Plains, Missouri; two sisters, Connie and husband Fred Jones, West Plains, Missouri and Rhonda Mowery and husband Ben, West Plains, Missouri; three brothers, James Thompson and wife Ella, West Plains, Missouri, Bobby Thompson and wife Neta, Brandsville, Missouri, and Tony Thompson, West Plains, Missouri, and a host of other family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Otto and Susie Ann Thompson and her maternal grandparents, Hobert and Gertrude Judd Miller; her parents, Cyrus Thompson and Minerva “Miller” Thompson, and one brother, Donny Thompson.

Joyce was baptized at the age of 12 years old in Bethany Baptist Church at Marshall, Missouri. She graduated from Licensed Practical Nursing School of West Plains, Missouri in 1980. Joyce worked for twenty years in private sectors of West Plains, then ten years with the Veterans Administration (VA). She transferred to Wasilla, Alaska to make a thirty-five year career where she retired.

Joyce was an avid outdoors lover. She loved to camp, fish and go horse back riding. She was a model for Circle C Western Store. She loved playing softball and volleyball, and was a baby chicken lover.

Visitation services will be held Friday, November 4, 2022 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Funeral services for Joyce K. “Thompson” Lynn will be held Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.

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

Carlene Williams

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Carlene Young Williams was born the only child of Carl and Glessie Young on June 7, 1933, in Marshfield, Missouri and departed this life on October 27, 2022, at Brooke Haven Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 89.

She was united in marriage to Bill D. Williams in Marshfield, Missouri, on May 29, 1955. They spent more than 60 devoted years as husband and wife.

She is survived by one son, Mark Williams and wife, Amy, of Bethesda, Tennessee; and two grandchildren, Garrett Williams, Dallas, Texas and Brennen Williams, attending Drexel University in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, many relatives and countless friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Glessie Young, her husband, Bill D. Williams, and one daughter, Barbara Williams.

Carlene was a Christian and a long-time member of St. Paul United Methodist Church in Thayer. She was an educator for 40 years in Missouri and Arkansas public schools. Carlene will be missed by all the lives she touched.

She was a loyal follower of the Thayer Bobcats, Missouri Tigers, Kansas City Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals.

Funeral services for Carlene Williams, age 89, of Thayer, Missouri, will be held on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Saturday, November 12, 10:00 a.m. until the time of the funeral service at Carter Funeral Home Chapel.

Interment will be on Saturday, November 12, 2022, in Thayer Cemetery, Thayer Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Thayer Public School Foundation (drop off at Carter Funeral Home or Southern Bank in Thayer).

Louella Marie Jackson

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Graveside services for Louella Marie Jackson, 90, West Plains, Missouri, will be held Thursday, October 27, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Mount Zion Cemetery, West of Olden, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.

She was born the daughter of the late Glenn VanDusen and Gladys Chritton VanDusen, on September 29, 1932 in Concordia, Kansas and died October 20, 2022 in West Plains, Missouri.

She is survived by cousins, Wanda Chritton, West Plains, Missouri, Toni Chritton and husband Dennis, West Plains, Missouri, Mike Chritton and wife Sonia, Las Vegas, Nevada, Vicki Chritton Myers and husband Ron, West Plains, Missouri and Mariann Chritton Barefoot, Summerville, South Carolina; a special friend Kim Thompson, West Plains, Missouri, and several other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one sister, Linda Lou VanDusen, and one cousin, Dan Chritton.

She was a member of the Mount Zion Baptist Church in Howell County, Missouri. She loved to garden and work in her flower beds. She had a dog named Sugar who she treasured. She loved spending time with her family and friends.

Burial will be in Mt. Zion Cemetery, West of Olden, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

William “Bill” Threlkeld

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William “Bill” Henry Threlkeld passed away October 19, 2022, at Mountain Home, Arkansas. He was born June 6, 1938, in Koshkonong, Missouri to Henry and Clara (Hampton) Threlkeld. September 14, 1969, Bill married the love of his life, Barbara (Paynter) in Kansas City, Missouri. Bill and Barbara were married for 53 years and during this union they brought into this world two children, Theresa and Billy.

Bill was a truck driver for over 30 years and retired from Yellow Freight in 2008, but he had been a farmer all of his life. He started farming at a very young age and never stopped. He enjoyed farming with his wife and daughter very much. He loved spending time with his family and friends. There was never a dull moment around Bill and once you got to talking to Bill you couldn’t get away. Everyone loved Bill and enjoyed being around him. He will be greatly missed by all that knew him.

Bill is survived by his loving wife Barbara, one daughter Theresa, husband Steve Wiggs; one son Billy; three grandchildren Tyler (Kyndal) Wiggs, Dylan Wiggs, and Lynsey Wiggs; one great- grandson Dayten Wiggs; along with numerous other family and friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one infant sister; one sister Shirley Roberts and three brothers Jay, Bob, and Harry Threlkeld.

Bill will be remembered for his smile that was always on his face and for the way he loved to talk to everyone. He might be gone but he will never be forgotten.

Funeral services for William “Bill” Threlkeld, age 84, of Koshkonong, Missouri, will be held on Sunday, 23, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Saturday 22, 2022, 6:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, Thayer, Missouri.

Interment will be on Sunday, 23, 2022, in Bridges Cemetery, Koshkonong Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.