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Nancy Louise Gates

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.

Rosalee Killion

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Lee Killion was born September 24, 1967, the daughter of the late Junior Crell Clinton and Paulette Welton Clinton, and passed away March 13, 2022, at the age of 54 years.

She was married to Brian Killion.

She is survived by husband, Brian Killion, Dora, Missouri; mother-in-law Mary Leigh, Dora, Missouri; children, Jonathan Beacham, Springfield, Missouri and LeeAnn Maloney, Springfield, Missouri; step-children, Audrey Kelso and family, Independence, Missouri; Coldan Killion and family, Pomona, Missouri; siblings, Pamela Glasscock and family; Clarence Crail Clinton, Danny Iott and family, James Iott and family, Amanda Macumber and family, Miranda Green and family, Lester Crail (Jay) Clinton and family, as well as several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Junior Crell Clinton and Paulette (Welton) Honeycutt; grandparents Avon and Voil Welton, and sister, Carolyn Ann Iott.

Memorial services will be held Saturday, March 19, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.

Lee was a wonderful mother, wife, sister, aunt and friend to all. She was the most loving, caring and selfless person I ever knew. She took pride in everything she did, whether it be her many years in dentistry or getting dirty in the garden. She loved to take care of others . She loved her family and friends. She was an amazing photographer. She was a great cook and housekeeper. She was the best at every thing she did. She loved her animals. The cats, dogs and chickens were all her babies. She loved to fish and usually caught more than me. She was a hard worker. Lee was a Godly and righteous person. We can’t grasp how this could happen to such an amazing person but I know in my heart there is forgiveness and comfort for her and she is finally at peace. She will be missed by all that cared to know her. Lee was my wife and my best friend and I am grateful for the short time I had with her.

Your Loving Husband,
Brian Killion

Marion Lee Ledbetter

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Marion Lee Ledbetter, 95, of Pomona, Missouri, passed away at 4:00 p.m., on March 3rd, 2022 at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri. He was born to Enoch Ledbetter and Ella Hopkins Ledbetter on June 27th, 1926 in West Plains, Missouri.

He was united in marriage on June 13th, 1946 to Fern Collins– together they had four children. In 2021, they celebrated their diamond anniversary of 75 years together.

He served for his country in the Korean War He received an award for being a “Sharp-Shooter” as he was a great asset to the United States Army at the time.

He greatly enjoyed working with wood, spending time with family, squirrel hunting, and cheering on the Dallas Cowboys. “Grand-dad” was known for his love of auctions, thrift stores, and flea markets– He and Fern were always collecting something. Marion had a great sense of humor that will be missed dearly.

He is survived by his wife, Fern Ledbetter, of the home, Pomona, Missouri; three children, Rhonda Rocchio and husband, John, Wedowee, Alabama, Cheryl Squires and husband, Charles, Pomona, Missouri, and Mark Ledbetter and significant other, Mary Loy, Kokomo, Indiana; eight grandchildren, twenty-two great-grandchildren, and three great-great-grandchildren.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Roger Ledbetter; four brothers, Othel, Homer, Wayne, and Jack Ledbetter; and three sisters, Nancy Wheat, Betty Romans, and Fern Ledbetter.

Graveside services for Marion L. Ledbetter will be at the Union Grove Cemetery at 2:00pm on Tuesday, March 8th, 2022.

Amy Dawn Ray Weisbrod

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Amy Dawn Ray Weisbrod was born the daughter of James E. Ray, Jr. and Ranette (Johnson) Ray on November 8, 1983, in Salem, Arkansas, and departed this life on March 3, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 38 years.

She is survived by her maternal grandparents, Jerry and Darlene Johnson of Alton, Missouri; her parents, James and Ranette Ray Jr. of Lanton, Missouri; one sister, Kristy Ray of Lanton, Missouri; one step-daughter, Cheyenne Morgan and husband Tyler Morgan of West Plains, Missouri; one daughter, Aeryn Weisbrod of West Plains, Missouri; one son, Braxten Weisbrod of West Plains, Missouri; one step-granddaughter. Taylor Morgan; aunts, uncles, cousins; other relatives and friends.

She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents. James and Hazel Ray Sr.

Amy served the West Plains area and surrounding community as an Emergency Medical Technician before becoming a housewife and mother.

Her hobbies included painting, scrapbooking, crafting, hunting, and fishing. She could often be found creating new decorations for her home or enjoying a new television series.

She will truly be missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services for Amy Dawn Ray Weisbrod will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Walker Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Vivian L. Kornegay

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Vivian Lucille Kornegay was born in Memphis, Texas on February 16, 1930, the daughter of Carl and Bertha Vaughn, and passed away on March 4, 2022 at Shady Oaks Healthcare Center in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 92.

She was united in marriage to Winfred Norris Kornegay on November 2, 1948 in San Angelo, Texas who preceded her in death.

Vivian is survived by three sons, Winfred Norris “Buddy” Kornegay (Linda) of Mondamin, Iowa, Scott Nathaniel Kornegay (Debbie) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Jeffrey Vaughn Kornegay (Karen) of Thayer, Missouri; four grandchildren, Kara Icard, Kirk Kornegay, Alan Kornegay and Ryan Kornegay; five great grandchildren, Noah Icard, Nathaniel Icard, Lilly Icard, Chelsie Kornegay and Ryan Kornegay, Jr.; five sisters, Ruby Seagraves of Fresno, California, Edith Pope (David) of Lacy, Washington, Carlene Plante (Wayne of Union City, California, Kathy Hardin (Gary) of Madera, California and Linda Okada (Ron)of Nevada; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Kornegay; her parents, Carl and Bertha Vaughn; and two sisters, Eunice Weigant and Mildred Burris.

Vivian was a devoted wife and mother, moving her family and living in several states and Germany as her husband served in the U.S. Air Force.

She was a Christian and a member of the Thayer Church of Christ.

Vivian was a hard worker at home and in the community. She was a teller at the Bank of Thayer, worked at the Puritan Sewing Factory and spent many years as a bookkeeper at Wallace & Owens (Harps) in Thayer, retiring at age 80.

She was an accomplished seamstress, involved in the community, always helping and giving to others.

She will truly be missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services for Vivian L. Kornegay will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Travis Quuetermous officiating.

The family will receive friends on Monday, March 7, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be on Monday, March 7, 2022, in Jeff Cemetery near Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Dorris Jean Johnson Ward

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Dorris Jean Johnson Ward was born May 17, 1930, the daughter of Jesse Johnson and Carrie Reeves Johnson, and went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2022, at the age of 91 years.

She was united in marriage in Piggott, Arkansas, on June 21, 1947, to Fines William Ward, who preceded her in death on August 25, 1997.

Jean is survived by five children, Danny Ward (Vicki), Mike Ward (Linda), Tim Ward (Tamra), Tammy Hodges (Tim), Becky Brewer (Tony); thirteen grandchildren, Jon Ward (Melinda), Joanna Wade (Joe), Sarah Alexander (Mike), Deborah Ward, Sam Ward (Jenny), Jason Ward (Emily), April Mills (Andy), Paul Brewer (Alissa), Stephen White (Carrie), Trent White (Kristen), Austin Brewer, Blake Friel (Sindy), and Dakota Brewer; thirty great grandchildren, and ten great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Mildred McCurry, Peggy Aaron, and Lois Emmons; one brother, Paul Johnson, and several nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Fines Ward; her parents, Jesse and Carrie Johnson; siblings, J.T., Willard, David Daniel, Virginia, Margaret, and Edward.

Jean spent her earlier married years living in the bootheel of Missouri working the cotton fields. After moving to Arkansas, she chose to be a stay at home wife, mom, and grandma. She was lovingly referred to as Granny Ward by several local children she babysat in her home. Jean loved her flower gardens and could be found there most days when weather permitted. She was faithful to be in church every time the doors were open as long as her health permitted. As her health declined, she spent everyday listening to streamed messages.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, Thayer, Missouri.

Visitation will be held one hour before service at 1:00 p.m.

Burial will be in Eagle Rest Cemetery, Sharp County, Arkansas, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., Thayer, Missouri.

Lou Brown

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Lou Brown, 67, West Plains, Missouri, passed away February 28, 2022 in West Plains, Missouri.

Memorial services for Lou Brown will be held on Tuesday, March 8, 2022 at 12 noon at Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Missouri.

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

Dorris Jean Ward

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Dorris Jean Ward, 91, Thayer, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2022 in Fulton County Hospital, Salem, Arkansas.

Local arrangements will be announced later by Carter Funeral Home, Inc., Thayer, Missouri.

Dorris Jean Ward

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Dorris Jean Ward, 91, Thayer, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2022 in Fulton County Hospital, Salem, Arkansas.

Local arrangements will be announced later by Carter Funeral Home, Inc., Thayer, Missouri.

James Roy (J.R.) Wiles

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

James Roy (J.R.) Wiles was born in Zion, Arkansas on May 23, 1937, the son of Estel Wiles and Ora Hellums Wiles, and entered Paradise on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the age of 84.

J.R. is survived by his wife, Nellie Mae Wiles; three children, Mike Wiles (Donna), Paula Doss (Clay), and Cindy Pitchford (Bill); five grandchildren, Tyler Pitchford (Andrea), Lyda Cole, Sky McAlister, Kathy Deimer, and Caleb Wiles; six great grandchildren, Elijah Pitchford, Noah Pitchford, Miah Deleon, Kenzie McAlister, Braxton Devore, and Hadley Deimer; two sisters, Vernee Duckett and Katie Pendleton; other relatives; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Estel and Ora Wiles; four siblings, Noble Wiles, Theda Mae Womack Lawhon, Glenna Faye Hellums, and Alvin Wiles; and one granddaughter, Cherish Hope Wiles.

J.R. grew up on the farm and married his childhood sweetheart, Nellie, on March 31, 1956. He was faithful to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and proved his faithfulness through his life of service to others. He was ordained at Finley Creek Baptist Church and pastored twenty-eight churches in Arkansas and southern Missouri before retiring due to health issues.

He was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.

Graveside services for James Roy (J.R.) Wiles will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Finley Creek Cemetery near Sidney, Arkansas with Mike Wiles officiating.

Burial will be on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Finley Creek Cemetery near Sidney, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.