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Julie Upton

Julie Upton

Funeral services for Julie Upton, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Friday, February 25, 2022, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with Brother Jerry Arnold officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.

She was born the daughter of the late Irvin Birdsong and Arlie Dover Birdsong, on January 22, 1936 in Clarkridge, Arkansas and died February 22, 2022 in West Plains, Missouri.

She was united in marriage September 9, 1949 in Salem, Arkansas to Clifford Upton, who preceded her in death May 19, 2006.

She is survived by three children, Diane Workman and husband Jerry, South Fork, Missouri, Wanda Watkins of South Fork, Missouri, and Michael Upton and wife Elizabeth, Olympia, Washington; twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one brother, Billy Ray Birdsong; three sisters, Cora-Jean Moody, Daisy Harris, and Myrtle Birdsong; two grandchildren, Madawna D. Upton and Jamie Croney, and one great grandchild, Breanna Lorene Whitten. She was of the Pentecostal faith. She enjoyed fishing and loved to watch wrestling, WWE on television. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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

Lena Johnson

Lena Novella McGhee Johnson

Lena Novella James McGhee Johnson was born September 16, 1926, the daughter of John Daniel James and Lula Campbell James and departed this life on February 13, 2022 at the age of 95 years and 5 months.

She was united in marriage on February 12, 1945 to Gene Earl McGhee.  They were married 54 years until his death in 1999.  She married Henry Johnson on November 12, 2000. He died in 2006 survived by his children Waymon, Lois and Mary.

Lena is survived by two sons, Darrell McGhee and wife Alice and Richard McGhee and wife Fredona; one daughter, Dortheta Smith, all of West Plains, MO; nine grandchildren, Shelly Wicker and husband Dewayne of Jonesboro, AR, Tammy Bearden of Myrtle, MO, Darrell McGhee and wife Jaime of West Plains, MO, Angela Johnson and husband Bud of Moody, MO, Jason Smith and wife Tiffany of Gatewood, MO, Jake King and wife Dolly of Mountain Home, AR, Renee Reid of West Plains, MO, and Jennifer Belcher and husband Craig of West Plains, MO; ten great grandchildren, Jarrod Wicker and wife Rimby, Brittany Mullins and husband Dustin, Myles McGhee, Alexis McGhee, Joshua Johnson, Amanda Johnson, Emily King, Elizabeth King, Kelsie Martin and Hunter Reid; ten great great grandchildren,  Sadie Wicker, Allison Bridger, Aurora Mullins, Jade Mullins, Mason Mullins, Will Komm, Hattie Komm, Eli Smith, Dane Smith and Lyda Smith, plus two more due this spring; one sister-in-law, Rachel McGhee; other relatives; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John Daniel and Lula James; her husbands, Gene McGhee and Henry Johnson; one daughter Linda Wicker; one son-in-law, Bobby Joe Wicker; one grandson, Brian Gene McGhee; one great grandson, Jacob Bearden and one great granddaughter, Courtney Bridger; three sisters, May Holland, Mary Baker and Lola Karwot, and two brothers, Charles James and Clifford James.

Lena was a Christian and a member of Delhalf Church of Christ.

She loved to read and her cooking was enjoyed by her family.  Lena also enjoyed quilting and needlepoint and made graduation quilts for all her grandchildren.  However, most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Lena will truly be missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services for Lena Novella McGhee Johnson will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Mike Stone officiating.

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

Burial will be on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in Cotton Creek Cemetery near Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

 

Garry Ellis

Funeral services for Garry Ellis, 67, Cape Fair, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains Missouri, with Jeri Luna and Sonny Salmon officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.

He was born the son of the late James Jerry Ellis and Mary Lee Morrison Ellis, on January 26, 1955 in Corcoran, California and died February 12, 2022 in St. Louis, Missouri.

He was united in marriage November 2, 1974 in Bakersfield, Missouri to Gail Fienhold.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Fienhold Ellis, of the home, Cape Fair, Missouri two children, Bradley Ellis and wife Renee, St. Genevieve, Missouri and Maranda Kimberly and husband Aaron, Nixa, Missouri; one brother, James Terry Ellis and wife Diana, Bakersfield, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Kendal Pennington, Cohen Pennington, Brooklynn Kimberly, Jaxsynn Kimberly, Journee Kimberly, Thomas Ellis, and Lilllian Ellis.

He was preceded in death by his father, James Jerry Ellis; one son, Jeffry Ellis, and one sister Donna Pool.

He loved all motor sports, especially NASCAR. He loved to fish, take his boat out, pretty much anything that had to do with the water. He also enjoyed hunting, but most of all he loved spending time with his grandkids and any activity that were involved in.

There will be a short viewing before the service starts at 10:00 a.m.

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

Opal Evelyn Brazeal

Opal Evelyn Brazeal

Opal Evelyn Brazeal, daughter of the late Cecil Brashear and Lela Day Brashear, was born June 27, 1932 in Koshkonong, Missouri and died February 4, 2022 at her home in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 89 years.

She was united in marriage in the summer at Salem, Arkansas to Kenneth Brazeal, who preceded her in death.

She is survived by one son, Cecil Edward Brazeal and wife Joy, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Jack Brashear, Thayer, Missouri; one sister, Ruth Thompson and husband Boyd, West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren, Joe Dean Stidman, Greg Stidman, Jeff Shipley, LaDonna Brazeal, and Darin Brazeal; fourteen great grandchildren, and ten great great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Lela Mae Stidman; four brothers, Clyde Brashear, Dale Brashear, Ben Brashear, and Fred Brashear; two sisters, Lois Butts and Lucille Jones, and one grandson.

She was a member of the Brandsville Pentecostal Mission Church in Brandsville, Missouri. She loved to work in her flower garden.

Graveside services will be held Sunday, February 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Union Hill Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.

Wanda Louise Wood

Wanda Louise Wood

Wanda Louise Wood was born on August 17, 1948 in Many Islands, AR to Woodrow and Juanita Taylor and she died Feb. 2, 2022 at her home in Many Islands, AR at the age of 73.

She is survived by her loving husband, Bobby Wood, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage; her son, Shannon Wood and his wife, Jintala; her daughter, Natalie Hamrick; three grandchildren, Tristan Wood and his wife, Lindsey, Addison Wood and Will Hamrick; two siblings, Robert Taylor and his wife, Paula, and Regina Patton and her husband, Larry.

Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Juanita Taylor; and her brother, Kenneth.

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

Graveside services for Wanda Louise Wood will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with Mike Stone officiating.

Burial will be on Monday, February 7, 2022, in Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Phyllis Genere Risner

Phyllis Gerene Risner

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Phyllis Gerene (East) Risner was born April 11, 1936 at Alton, Missouri, the daughter of the late Wilson Edward East and Ora (Prewitt) East.

She is survived by two sons, Mark Risner of Myrtle, Missouri and Kent Nelson Risner and wife Cindy, Caulfield, Missouri; three granddaughters, Sadee Risner, Myrtle, Missouri, Calee Risner, Myrtle, Missouri, and Emilee Coleman and husband Tristen, Fort Campbell, Kentucky; two great granddaughters, Lexcee Saba and Harlee Coleman, Fort Campbell, Kentucky; two very special cousins, Robert Wood and wife Gay, Mars, Pennsylvania, and Richard Prewitt and wife Della, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, as well as a fellowship of thousands of friends dedicated to living one day at a time.

She is preceded in death by her parents and two very special cousins, Jo Lynn Grimes and Martha Day.

She received her education in schools of Amory, Mississippi and Thayer, Missouri. She was employed at West Plains Bank for many years retiring in 1998. She was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ. Phyllis loved the outdoors, things of nature, especially near lakes and streams, and embraced a casual life style. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her central focus of life.

Phyllis was the best Mom that two boys ever had. Her granddaughters enjoyed trips to the lake with their nana and all the times spent outside and by the water; always looked forward to see if she had any sweet treats baked in the kitchen.

Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Curry Street Church of Christ, West Plains, Missouri.

Visitation will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.

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

Clarence James

Clarence Wesley James

Clarence Wesley James was born February 17, 1919, the fourth of 9 children of Frank and Flora James of Randolph County, Arkansas.  Clarence has lived and farmed near Thayer, MO most of his life.

 He was employed for many years for Southwestern Power Administration and retired from there.  

Clarence was a WWll veteran, and a member of the Church of Christ.

He married Johannah Schulz on April 11, 1942 and together they had 9 children, 32 grandchildren, over 63 great grandchildren, and over 32 great-great grandchildren.

He passed from this life on January 25, 2022 leaving a strong family legacy.

Clarence is survived by his children Frank James & wife Linda of Garfield, AR.  Randall James & wife Norma of Garfield, AR, son in law Fred Welcome of Ozark, MO. Paul James & wife Belinda of Pea Ridge, AR., Jennifer Marler and husband Jimmy of Mammoth Spring, AR, Jacalyn Lowther of Thayer, MO., Jamie James of Copper Creek AK. and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren.  He is also survived by a very special friend, Delsia Crawford of  Gatewood, MO.

He was preceded in death by his wife Johannah James, daughters Rebecca James, Joann James, & Suzanne Welcome, a son-in-law Clay Lowther, grandsons Randy James, Jeffery James, & Mark Stiefvater, and great grandson Andrew Neal James.

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

Funeral services for Clarence James will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Erman Croney officiating.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be on Saturday, January 29, 2022, in Taylor Cemetery in Ravenden, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Richard Skillin

Richard Allen Skillin, 66, West Plains, Missouri died at his home in West Plains, Missouri, January 25, 2022.

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

Raymond Qualls

Raymond Floyd Qualls

Raymond Floyd Qualls was born on October 5, 1937 in Bloomfield, Missouri, the son of William Raymond Qualls and Leva Leona Parsons Qualls, and departed this life on January 20, 2022, at his home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas at the age of 84.

 He is survived by four children, Steven Qualls, Darla Giles, Tony Qualls and Lisa Jackson; two brothers, Chester Qualls and Thomas Qualls; one sister, Helen Dean; twelve grandchildren, Tiffany, Stevie, Billy, Amie, Jessica, Jacob, Malina, Alex, Josh, John, Margaret and Christopher; many great grandchildren; other relatives; and several friends.

Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Marie Masterson Qualls on February 6, 2020; his parents, William and Leva Qualls; and several brothers and sisters.

He will truly be missed by his family and friends.

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

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