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Paul Neal Woody

Paul Neal Woody entered into his eternal rest on May 14, 2022 at the age of 86 years.

Neal was born June 29, 1935 at Peace Valley, Missouri to Paul Elijah Woody and Vada O’Neal Woody. He was an Army veteran and served overseas in South Korea.

Mr. Woody married Sara Marie Dupree at Wayne County, Georgia on June 1, 1957. To this union their children Katie and Steven were born. He then married Reva Buckman at Thayer, Missouri on December 28, 2003. Neal was fortunate to find love again with his lady friend, Dotti Garber.

He was a foreman of Ozarks Asphalt for over thirty years plus. Neal was a friend to all and loved everyone he met dearly. He loved to dance and he never missed making Sunday dinner for his family.

He is survived by his lady friend Dottie Garber of Summersville, Missouri; his children, Katie Woody and Steven Woody and wife Kellie, West Plains, Missouri; his grandchildren, Kylie Threlkeld, Kedra Thompson, Korey Woody, wife Klassie, Kaitlynn Woody, West Plains, Missouri, and Kameron King, husband Travis, Rogers, Texas; his great grandchildren, Kyndall, Cooper, Emerson Threlkeld, Sylas Crase, Bryar Rose Thompson and Lainey King; his sisters, Ellen Brotherton, Peace Valley, issouri, and Trula Cook, husband, Harold, Rogersville, Missouri, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sara Marie and second wife, Reva Jean; his grandson, Bryce.

Neal loved his family with all his heart. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He will be missed by all.

He was a life long member of the Church of the Brethren, Peace Valley, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Brethren, Peace Valley, Missouri.

Visitation will be at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2022.

Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Peace Valley, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

Carolyn Sue Butler

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Carolyn Sue Butler was born in Caldwell, Kansas, the daughter of Delbert Bowles and Cora Radabaugh, on December 10, 1953, and left this world at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, on May 12, 2022, at the age of 68 years.

She was united in marriage on December 5, 2017, in Alton, Missouri, to Lester Ray Butler.

Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Tracy Koch and Melody Mathews; eight grandchildren, Chase Street, Geoffrey Mohl, Kerztyn Samples, Jeffery Samples, Dalton Samples, Austin Ryan, Cora Ryan, and Briar Costello; four great grandchildren; beloved friends, Jen Holman and Bruce Price; other relatives; and a great many friends.

She graduated in 2010 from Herzing University with honors with a degree in medical billing and coding. Prior to this she worked hard as a cook, supervisor, and production operator. She was an avid bike rider, willing to “skin her knee” for that rush. She also loved her three fur babies very much, Faith, Sophie, and Tiny Boy. She loved to read a great many books by many different authors, enjoying their stories while drinking hot coffee in the mornings.

Carolyn was preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Cora Bowles; husband, Lester Butler; one daughter, Latreasa Ryan; and one son, David Ryan.

Funeral services for Carolyn Sue Butler will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Charles Cochran officiating.

Interment will be on Wednesday, May 18, 2022 in Shiloh Grand Gulf Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

James Ray Griffin

Carter Funeral Home Uncategorized, West Plains

James “Jimmie” Griffin, 65, West Plains, Missouri passed away May 10, 2022 at West Vue Nursing Home in West Plains.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at First Freewill Baptist Church in West Plains.
Burial will be at Howell Valley Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

Hubert Risner

Carter Funeral Home Uncategorized, West Plains

Funeral services will be held Friday, May 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.

He will lie in state until time of service.

Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Missouri, with military rites provided by West Plains Honor Guard and the Missouri Funeral Honors Program.

Hubert was born September 25, 1926 to Henry Columbus Risner and CeCil Jack Risner. He died May 10, 2022 at his home.

He was a hard working man. If he wasn’t working he wasn’t happy. Hubert was known around town for bushhogging and garden plowing. He finally quit bushhogging at the age of 92

He was a veteran serving in the Army in WWII in the Phillipines.

In 1947 he married Mildred and was married 71 years until her death in 2018. They worked side by side and many would say she was his good side.

Hubert worked 20 years at International Shoe Factory in West Plains. He was a volunteer firefighter for West Plains for over thirty years. He worked for Howell County Sherriff’s Department as captain in training future officers. He worked as security guard for OMC for several years. He was a farmer and always had a garden. Mildred and Hubert were members of the farmer’s market. He had his garden in this year and his corn was up. Monday he sat outside watching it grow.

Tuesday morning he was struggling to breathe; his heart was failing; his last words were, “take care of my dog and he called out for “Mill” his wife.

He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mildred; only son, Jr.; ten half brothers and sisters, and one infant sister, Irma.

He is survived by one daughter, Janet Oziah, Rogersville; children, Ann Maire Pendergrass and Becky Flatness; daughter, Jackie Dean and husband Larry, children Jason Dean and Jackie Lee Dean.

Granddaughter, Laura Gregory, children, Noah, Gavin, Tyler, and Ellie Mae Gregory, West Plains; grandson, Adam Risner and wife Amanda and daughter Ava Risner, West Plains; Donna Spencer, daughter-in-law, who took care of Mr. Risner for the last four years.

Thank you to Curry Street Church of Christ for all your help and care you gave to Hubert. Thank you to the aids and nurses who helped make it possible for Hubert to live at home. Thank you Arthur and nurse Linda at Ozark Independent Living and VA in West Plains.

Mr. Risner was a Christian and tried making amends. We have a loving Saviour who is forgiving and He will never leave or forsake you.

Instead of flowers, Hubert would like memorial contributions made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Memphis Tennessee.

Wilma Irene Simms

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Wilma Irene (Bettigrew) Simms born the daughter of William (Bill) and Nora (Lumley) Bettigrew on October 11, 1924, in Black Rock AR and departed her life May 1, 2022, at Shady Oaks Health Care in Thayer MO at the age of 97 years.

Irene was married to Richard L. Simms on January 9, 1951 in Miami OK. They lived many years in the Kansas City area where she worked for JC Penney and Newberry Department Store. After retirement in the early 1970’s, they moved back to Thayer MO.

“Aunt Rene”, as most of her nieces and nephews called her, was a loving and caring Aunt and she will be missed by all.

Preceding her in death was her husband, Richard Simms; her parents, Bill and Nora Bettigrew; her sisters, Elzia Pliler, Myrtle Ivey, Helen Madden and Virgie Johnson; and several nieces and nephews.

Irene is survived by one niece, Shirley (Basil) Land of West Plains MO; one nephew, Charles E Steed (Ruby) of Thayer MO; several great nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

Irene was a member of the First Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Mammoth Spring AR for many years and was very active in the Christian Women’s Fellowship group.

The family would like to thank the staff at Shady Oaks facility for their love, support and wonderful care over the years for our Aunt Irene. We would also like to thank all our former Pastors for their care, visits and always making her feel included in the several years she resided at Shady Oaks.

Graveside services for Irene Simms, age 97, of Thayer, Missouri, will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.

Interment will be on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 in Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Charles Edward Washam

Carter Funeral Home Thayer, West Plains

Charles Edward Washam was born on April 30th, 1945, in Detroit Michigan to Robert and Ida Mae Washam. Charles entered into Heaven on April 23rd, 2022. Charles graduated from Mammoth Spring High School in 1963. He then went to College at ASU Jonesboro and graduated with a BA in education/science degree. Charles married Deborah Sue Wood on February 26th, 1970. Together they had three children, Craig, Christy, and Cory.

Charles taught business at Norfolk High School for 17 years. In the summers he worked for the Corps of Engineers for 10 years. After teaching he joined his father and brothers in their family business for an additional 23 years. He retired in 2007.

Charles is survived by his wife, Debby Washam, his children, Craig & (Judy) Washam, Christy & (Scott) Heidy, Cory Washam, his brothers, Bobby & (Joann) Washam, Mike & (Martha) Washam, Larry Washam, Jimmy & (Joe Ann) Washam, his sister Susan & (Jim) Tuney, his brother-in-law, Cecil Wood, his grandchildren, Dalton, Ashlynn & (Jacob), Jensyn & (Josiah), Corbin, Braden, Jewlian, Annastyn, Brittany & (Zach), Amanda & (Tanner), Stacey, his great grandchildren, Eli, Myles, Keagan, Brylee, Braden.

Preceded in death are his parents, Robert and Ida Mae Washam, his sister Rosemary, his father and mother in laws Howard and Nina Sue Wood, his sister-in-law Eileen Rouse, and brother-in-law Kenneth Wood.

Charles had a long tough battle with multiple myeloma cancer that started in 2009. During this difficult battle his soul was saved and put into the Book of Life, as he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior.

Charles loved his family and was incredibly proud of all of his children and grand and great grandchildren. His family was truly his greatest blessing.

A memorial service will be held at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer Missouri on Sunday May 1, 2022 at 2:00pm. The family will receive guests prior to the service from 1:00pm until service time.

Ronald E. Floyd, Sr.

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Ronald Ervin “Sonny” Floyd, Sr. was born November 1, 1945 in Mammoth Spring, AR and departed this life on April 21, 2022 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 76.

He was united in marriage on May 23, 1975 to Joyce Ruth Campbell.

Ronald is survived by his loving wife and best friend of 46 years and 11 months, Joyce Floyd of Thayer, MO; three children, Annette Godwin and husband Philip of Memphis, IN, JR Floyd and wife Cheryl of Thayer, MO, Cecil Floyd and fiancé Lori Garrison of Koshkonong, MO; 12 grandchildren, Nathaniel Godwin and fiancé Allison McConnaha of Baxter Springs, KS, Zoe Dockens and husband Austen of Lexington, IN, Emilee Floyd of Jonesboro, AR, Brady Floyd of West Plains, MO, Brayden Floyd of West Plains, MO, Rena Rieman and husband Ben of Omaha, NE, Jessie Morgan of West Plains, MO, Ben Dotson of Thayer, MO, Prestin Floyd of Ghent, KY, Austin Floyd of Ghent, KY, Olivia Garrison of Koshkonong, MO, and Savannah Garrison of Koshkonong, MO; two great grandchildren, Serena Dockens of Lexington, IN, and Alyssa Dockens of Lexington, IN; other relatives; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Lloyd Floyd and Meda Milburn; and two sisters, Claudine Crowell and husband Don and Barbara Reece and husband John.

Ronald was a loving and caring husband, father grandfather and great grandfather. He loved spending time with his family.

He was a soldier in the United States Army National Guard from July 10, 1964 to November 8, 1965 and in the United States Navy from November 11, 1965 to July 9, 1970. Ronald also worked in industrial construction as a pipefitter, foreman, general foreman and superintendent where he influenced many co-workers over his 45 year career.

He will be forever missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services for Ronald Ervin Floyd, Sr. will be held on Saturday, April 23, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with David Lovan officiating.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 23, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

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

Daniel Peter Nessling

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Daniel Peter Nessling was born on April 3,1946 in Chicago, Illinois and departed this life on April 15, 2022 in West Plains, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife and best friend of 32 years, Janet Nessling, with whom he did everything; his children, Sarah Horton and husband Blake, Stephanie Nessling, Elizabeth Nessling, Danny Nessling and wife Stephanie, and Paulette Watne; his loving grandchildren, Kypton, Koltyn, and Annistyn Horton, Mark Vizza and several grandchildren; great grandchildren; his fond brothers, Michael and James Nessling; other relatives; and many friends..

He was preceded in death by his parents William and Elizabeth Nessling; and two brothers, William and Richard Nessling.

Dan was a beloved father, grandfather, uncle, brother, and friend. He enjoyed going on cruises with his wife, supporting his daughters in every aspect of their lives, and spending time with his grandchildren.

He was soldier in the US Marine Corp, proudly serving his country during the Vietnam War. Dan was also a retired detective for the Chicago Police Department. Dan obtained a Master’s Degree in Criminal Justice at Lewis University and was an instructor at the Chicago Police Academy.

Dan had a huge heart, and took in many children over the years, whom he still loved like his own. He could make anyone laugh with his warm, welcoming spirit.

He moved to the country, after spending his life in the city, and finally found his home. Dan cherished his horses, his land, his motorcycle and the peacefulness the country brings.

Dan was brave, caring, strong, and loving. We will forever miss and love him.

Funeral services for Daniel Peter Nessling, age 76, of West Plains, Missouri, will be held on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Thayer, Missouri with Father Maurice Chukwukere officiating.

The family with receive friends on Thursday, April 21, 2022 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the National Law Enforcement Officer’s Memorial Fund; St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital; or the Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Fund (www.vvmf.org/giving-to-vvmf/).

Services are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Caroll Lynn Lucas

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Caroll Lucas was born Feb 28, 1938 in Chicago, Illinois to Arthur A Lucas and Emma Bell Lucas and died on April 2, 2022 in Thayer, MO.

Caroll married Howard Elliott June 14, 1980. She is preceded in death by Howard, her sister Elizabeth and her parents. She is survived by her brother Sam Lucas; nephew, Peter Caruso; nieces, Mary Pat Caruso, Sasha, Njani and Tiffany.

She began college at Wright Junior College, majoring in theater arts. She starred in the play “Born Yesterday.” She transferred to the University of Chicago and earned her BA in English in 1962. She worked as a crime reporter for the Chicago Tribune and was promoted to managing editor. Howard Elliot was her assistant editor and they eventually married. Then she worked at the Elgin Courier, other suburban newspapers in Chicago, as well as the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

When she was a child her father bought land near Myrtle, MO and left Chicago, but Emma remained in Chicago for several years running her hair salon (she was fond of electricity and running water), eventually moving down in 1961.

Caroll and Howard moved to Oregon County in the late 1970’s. They established CH Photography, traveled doing old time photos, and started a shop in Mammoth Main Street for the photo business.

Caroll and Howard established the Hill n’ Holler Publishing Company newspaper in 1995 which was delivered as a free regional weekly newspaper from November 1995 until December of 2009. It was a mix of news of entertainment, alternative medicine, Native American issues, movie reviews, local & regional news & events, and political news and opinion from widely varying viewpoints — and more — which drew readers from across the region and the world. A popular online version was launched in 2007-08.

Caroll was Editor-in-Chief and Howard was Co-owner and Associate Editor. When she wrote a column, it was always clear she was an expert. Howard did the layout and design, and she managed the marketing and stories.

One day she decided to get back into theater which blossomed into many local productions and concerts. She created the Repertory Theatre of the Ozarks (RTO) in July of 2003 and immediately started ordering scripts. She organized and got people to sing, play music, act, and work together. She procured lights, sound systems, costumes, and a theater in Mammoth Spring, AR. The first show was “Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.” That was followed by another nine plays and over twenty concerts.

Caroll directed several plays with children and teenagers. She would plan for several months in advance of the rehearsals. The kids gained many valuable life skills from their participation in these productions.

A Celebration of Life Concert is planned for Saturday, April 30, 2022 at the Thayer, MO. Fun & Friends Center, 100 Chestnut Street. Thayer, Missouri from 3:00 p.m. until 5:00 p.m.

Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Delpha Jewelene Simpson

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Delpha Jewelene (Stogsdill) Simpson was born on July 28, 1926 in Couch, Missouri, the daughter of Walker and Mittie (Dodson) Stogsdill, and departed this life on April 13, 2022 at her home in Thayer, Missouri surrounded by her children at the age of 95 years.

She was united in marriage on September 11, 1945 to Edwin Simpson.

Jewelene is survived by two children, Larry Simpson and wife Rosie, and Lana Waits and husband Kenneth; three grandchildren, Robert Simpson (Melody), Matt Simpson (Rhonda), and Misty Goetting Zabarac, all of Thayer, Missouri; two step-granddaughters, Nocana Runt (Paul) and Lisa Richardson; seven great grandchildren, Teanna Simpson, Shelby Long (Ryan), Colton Goetting (Beth), Cody Goetting (Jenna), Cameron Goetting (Sahara), Dustin Howell (Cameron), and Dalton Howell (Cheyenne); seven great great grandchildren; one sister, Davie Scott; one brother-in-law Bill Felts; numerous nephews and nieces; other relatives; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Walker and Mittie Stogsdill; one sister, Beatrice Felts; and one grandson, Roy Goetting.

Jewelene leaves behind her church family from Thayer Free Will Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School secretary for many years. Everyone who knew her loved her. She was of the Free Will Baptist faith.

She went to work right out of high school and worked at the garment factory for 30 plus years until she retired in 1988. Jewelene also worked at the Ration Board office in Alton during World War II.

Jewelene liked to cook any kind of food especially for family or church gatherings. She also liked to work in her yard and raised beautiful flowers. Jewelene especially enjoyed the many years with her Quilting Sisters in Christ.

She will truly be missed by her family and many friends.

Funeral services for Delpha Jewelene Simpson will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Todd Williams and Brother Richard Robinson officiating.

The family with receive friends on Saturday, April 16, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be held on Saturday, April 16, 2022 in Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.