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Jerry Vaughn Smith

Jerry Vaughn Smith passed away April 1, 2022 in Salem, AR at the age of 75. He was born April 1, 1947 to Herbert and Iva (Powell) Smith in Mammoth Spring, AR.

Jerry loved his hometown. Jerry served as mayor of Mammoth Spring, was an active member of the Lions Club, served as Justice of the Peace on the Fulton County Quorum Court, and was a member of the Fulton County Hospital Board. He was extremely active in the George D. Hay Foundation and all community activities. He worked several years in construction building houses. At age 65 he earned his real estate license and found yet another way to assist folks in his community.

Jerry was a Christian man and a member of the Pilot Church of Christ. He was a quiet man with a strong presence.

He was preceded in death by his parents and first wife, JoKay Wilkerson Smith.

Jerry married Arlene Faye Harris Humphries on June 9, 2018 at their home in Glencoe, AR. Together these two cherished their time going to grandchildren’s ball games and rodeos, traveling around the area, working real estate, and going out to eat. Jerry was a blessing to the Humphries family, and they loved him very much.

He is survived by his wife, Arlene; three children: Heath (and wife Kelli), Lance (and wife Mandy), Misti (and husband Ross); nine grandchildren: Quincy, Rhett, Kylee,Tressie, Kelsey, Cooper, Taci, Graci, and Harris; special cousins: Barbara Nicholson, who Jerry loved as a sister, and Wayne Smith, who donated a kidney to Jerry; brother-in-law, Jack Haney; sister-in-law, Suzanne (and her husband Jack) Callahan; many precious nieces and nephews; other relatives; and a multitude of great friends.

Jerry will truly be missed by his family and the community in which he lived.

Funeral services for Jerry Vaughn Smith will be held on Tuesday, April 5, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

The family will receive friends on Monday, April 4, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer. Missouri.

Interment will be on Tuesday, April 5, 2022 in Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Shirley Jean Kerby

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Shirley Jean Kerby was born in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas on June 3, 1925, the daughter of Carl Callahan and Doshia Staggs Callahan, and passed away on March 30, 2022 at Silverstone Place in Rolla, Missouri at the age of 96.

She was united in marriage to Cletes Kerby on February 10, 1946 who preceded her in death

Shirley was preceded in death by her parents, Carl and Doshia Callahen; her husband, Cletes Kerby; her son, Richard Kerby; and one brother, Travis Callahan.

She is survived by one granddaughter, Melinda Adamson (Bobby) of Rolla, Missouri; one grandson, Ryan Kerby (Diana) of Kentucky; nine great grandchildren, Olivia Moore, Tanner Adamson, Makenzi Adamson, Raven Adamson, Andrew Potocnik, Maria Kerby, Tobias Kerby, Decklan Kerby and Bailey Wilmeth (Cody); three great great grandchildren, Drake Wilmeth, Maci Wilmeth and Scarlett Wilmeth; four nephews, Jack Callahan Neal Callahan Steve Simers and Robie Simers; other relatives; and many friends.

Shirley was a Christian and a member of the Mammoth Spring United Methodist Church, where she sang in the choir and was the church bookkeeper. She was also active in church activities and faithfully attended church as long as she was able.

After graduating from Mammoth Spring High School, Shirley got a bachelor’s degree in business in Springfield, Missouri, and returned to Mammoth Spring, Arkansas where was the office manager and bookkeeper for the electric company.

Shirley was a homemaker and known for being a candy maker, keeping her family stocked up with sweets for the holidays. She also liked spending time outdoors and watching old westerns on television.

She will truly be missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services for Shirley Jean Kirby will be held on Monday, April 4, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Jaimie Alexander and Faron TBo officiating.

Burial will be on Monday, April 4, 2022 at Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Rose Johnson

Carter Funeral Home Thayer, West Plains

Rose Johnson, 82, Thayer, Missouri passed away March 29, 2022 at Shady Oaks Healthcare in Thayer, Missouri.

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

Booker Inabinett

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Booker Inabinett was born February 2, 1949 in Independence, Missouri, the son of Mack Davis Inabinett and Aarona Geneva Goff Inabinett. and departed this life on March 28, 2022 at his home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas at the age of 73.

He was preceded by parents, Mack and Aarona Inabinett.

Booker is survived by three children, Amanda (Mark) Adams, Jessica Inabinett, and Bleu (Sarah) Inabinett; eight grandchildren, Jacob Powell, Tyler Tallent, Samuel Tallent, Trey Adams, Cameron Clark, Alyson Everright, Cassidy Everright and Luke Inabinett; one great granddaughter, Elaina Tallent; three brothers, Marshall (Judy) Inabinett, Owen (Judy) Inabinett, and Wake (Ann) Inabinett; two sisters, Maxine Elton and Verona (Harry) Stacey; and an extensive host of nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

Booker will truly be missed by his family and many friends.

Memorial services for Booker Inabinett will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Wake Inabinett officiating.

The family with receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be held later in Mississippi.

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

Vergie A. Bales

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Vergie A. Bales of West Plains Mo and formerly of Thayer MO was born to Granville Harold (G.H.) Fuller and Mary Lutica Cochran Fuller on September 12, 1930 at Koshkonong MO. She entered her heavenly home on March 27, 2022 at the age of 91 years, 5 months, and 15 days.

She was united in marriage to Donie Bales on July 12, 1958 in Alton MO. Vergie spent her married life as a homemaker and a dedicated wife, supporting Don’s accomplished Army career, and later, his career at Carter Funeral Home.

After Don’s death, Vergie spent most of her time with her sister Edith, going wherever their car would take them for the day. It was never a surprise to see Edith’s car in your driveway with Vergie in the passenger seat. Aunt Vergie loved her family, loving her nieces and nephews as if they were her own children. We will forever giggle at the thought of Aunt Vergie’s “selective” participation in conversations at family gatherings. Rest assured that Aunt Vergie heard every word we said, even in her last days.

She is survived by her nieces, Marilyn Langston (Buddy) who was her caretaker, her Diet Coke supplier, and a fierce advocate for her care, Angie Sutherland (Christy), Pam Harpole (Mike) and Donna Piper; her nephews, Rodney Sutherland (Rhonda), Ronnie Sutherland (the late Jodie Sutherland), Dennis Sutherland (Debi), Doug Sutherland (Doylene), Lonnie Hutson(Carol) and Gary Hutson; her brothers-in-law, Bill Bales(Joann) and Jack Bales(Margie), many great nieces and nephews, and the many dedicated caregivers and friends of Pleasant Valley Manor and West Vue Nursing Center.

Vergie was preceded in death by her husband Donie; sisters Edith Sutherland, Gladys Hutson, Gloria Fuller(infant); her brother Kenneth Fuller; nephew Donald Hutson; and her mother and father.

Graveside services for Vergie A. Bales will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Shiloh Grand Gulf Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with Bill Bales officiating.

Burial will be on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Shiloh Grand Gulf Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri. l

Linda Kay Brewer

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Funeral services for Linda Kay Brewer, age 75, of Thayer, Missouri, will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Richard Robinson and Brother Todd Williams officiating.

The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 27, 2022, from 12:00 p.m.to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be on Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Shelley Gail Carter

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Shelley Gail Cowen, daughter of Hurley Cowen and Carma Hall, was born in West Plains, Missouri on March 12, 1963, and departed this life on March 22, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 59 years.

She is survived by her bonus mother, Marion Cowen of Fryatt, AR; one brother, Randy Cowen and wife Stacey, of Koshkonong, Missouri; stepsiblings David (Linda) Pearce of Missouri, Thomas Pearce of California, and Kate Pearce of Kansas; daughter, Jessica Ramon and husband Rey of Navasota, Texas, daughter, Jennifer Worbington and husband Ron of DeWitt, Arkansas; one son, Chance Elliott of Mountain Home, AR; Arkansas; grandchildren Gabriel and Grace of Texas, and grandchildren Chandler, Koby, and Kylee of Arkansas, special family friends Lacey and Charley Bramblett and their three children of Mountain Home, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.

She is preceded in death by grandparents; parents Hurley and Carma; sisters Linda Collins and Karen Cowen; and step-brother Chris Pearce.

Shelley worked in manufacturing throughout her life. She worked at several plants, but most remembered by her girls was the turkey factory which gave them the love-hate relationship with the food. She also worked in several boat manufacturing sites and enjoyed telling about the new or different things she would see.

Shelley was blessed with the “gift of gab”, which her daughters and most of her grandchildren also inherited. She would talk to anyone about anything, everything and nothing. She never met a stranger and was friends with everyone. She loved meeting people and visiting. Her hobbies included playing cards, baking when her kids were younger, singing every song she could from the 60’s & 70’s country music era (she was really good at it), and in her later years, she loved watching tv shows. Her phone conversations had to revolve around the schedule of her shows.
She will truly be missed by her family and friends.

A private memorial will be held later this summer. Please feel free to contact her children for information.
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Dick Mooney

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Dick Mooney, age 86, of Thayer, Missouri, died on Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home in Thayer, Missouri. Family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Karen Marie Oppelt

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Karen Marie Oppelt, age 70, of Myrtle, Missouri, died on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Riverway Manor in Van Buren, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Nancy Louise Gates

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Celebration of Life services for Nancy Louise Gates, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at Galloway Park, West Plains, Missouri at 12:00 o’clock noon, Saturday, March 26, 2022.

She was born the daughter of the late John Henry Alliey and Helen Irene Archer Alliey, on December 17, 1941 in Lima, Ohio and died March 19, 2022 in West Plains, Missouri.

She is survived by one son, George Fuller, West Plains, Missouri; four grandchildren, Jesse and wife LaDawn Garza, West Plains, Missouri, Daniel and wife Shanna, Pomona, Missouri, Amy and husband Douglas Robinson, Cabool, Missouri, and Donald Gene King, Jr., state of Texas; lots of great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Helen Archer Gates; her husband, Wesley Gates, and one son, Donald Gene King, Sr.

She loved to read, crochet, and go fishing. She had a special friend, Mary Smith, whom she would get together with at least once a month and have a girl’s day. She loved spending time with all her grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren. She had two special cats, Smokey and Tiger.