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Richard Dean Morgan

Richard Dean Morgan was born April 14, 1946, the son of Daniel Hickman Morgan and Lucy Novella (Hall) Morgan, in a small house just south of Myrtle, Missouri and departed this life to spend eternity with his heavenly family on January 24, 2022 in Salem, Arkansas at the age of 75.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Pam Morgan of the home in Myrtle, MO; one son, Dennis Morgan of Myrtle, MO; one daughter, Debra Martin and husband of Bunker, MO; five grandchildren who were the light of his life, Preston Morgan of Myrtle, MO, Hailea Jo, Kolter, Konner and Hadley Martin of Bunker, MO; two brothers, Donald Morgan and wife Carol of Indianapolis, IN, and Ed Morgan of Baldwin, IL; one sister-in-law, Sharon Thompson and husband Stanley of Salem, MO; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and a host of friends.

Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Lucy Morgan; one infant brother, Edward Dewy Morgan; and one other brother, Leslie Ray (Doc) Morgan.

First and foremost, Richard was a husband, father, farmer and a friend to many. He loved his family, and he loved his farm with all his heart. He was a family man and a “herdsman”. He was a farmer’s farmer. He was always willing to share his experience and knowledge and give advice when someone asked him a farming question. A wealth of knowledge about farming is an understatement. The legacy he built is a testament to his knowledge. “So God made a farmer …”

He was a Christian being baptized in the Eleven Point River in June of 2007 having his sins washed away by our lord and savior. He attended Byrd Freewill Baptist Church until his health no longer permitted.

Richard served as a faithful Couch R-1 school board member for 19 years. Education and knowledge were very important to him. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri -Columbia with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural education. After graduating, he was offered and accepted a herdsman position, working for the University as a manager of the dairy herd where he remained for 10 years.

It was at this time he met the love of his life, Pamela Black. They were married on December 21, 1974, just recently celebrating their 47^th wedding anniversary. After marrying they moved back to the family farm in Myrtle, MO and started a family. They owned and operated Rich-Mor Holsteins dairy farm and cattle operation until his passing. Richard was an extremely respected dairy cattleman. He bought many, many semi loads of cattle for other dairyman throughout the years. Which is a testament to his expertise, honesty and loyalty when dealing with others money and livelihood. He was also a very respected realtor, specializing in farm real estate. He and Pam owned and operated Morgan Realty LLC until his passing.

He will truly be missed by his family, friends and the community in which he lived..

Funeral services for Richard Dean Morgan, age 75, of Myrtle, Missouri, will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Richard Todd officiating.

The family will receive friends on Friday, January 28, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

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

Donald “Don” Lee Hall

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Donald “Don” Lee Hall born November 9, 1944 in Mammoth Spring, AR, and left this world on January 21, 2022 in Republic, MO, at the age of 77 years, 2 months, 12 days. Don lived a life that was impactful to all who knew him. Don served in various positions with the Thayer Saddle Club to include President. His love of equestrian led him to educate many from young to old. Don was a member of Welcome Hill Church of Christ and lifelong resident of Mammoth Spring, AR.

Don leaves behind a sister Verlene Underwood of Mtn. Home, AR as well as three (3) children; Donita Hall of Springfield, MO, Ben and Yumi Hall of Conroe, TX, and Verdis and Diana Hall of Fredericksburg, VA; ten (10) grandchildren, Heather Lee of Springfield, MO, Melissa and Jason Fanatia of St. Robert. MO, Jami McDiffet of Springfield, MO, Courtney Duncan of West Plains, MO, Julia Hall of Houston, TX, Megan Hall of Conroe, TX, Stephen Hall of Toledo. OH, Quinton Hall of Lebanon, MO, Victoria Hall of St. Robert, MO, Luka Hall of Fredericksburg, VA and Nika Hall of Fredericksburg, VA; and ten (10) great grandchildren, Wyatt , Conner Black, Autumn Lee of Springfield, MO; Dylan Lee, Colin Lee, Lori Fanatia of St. Robert. MO, Kaelyn, Brooke, Waylon Cooper of West Plains, MO; Scarlette Hall of Lebanon MO and several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

Don was preceded in death by his parents, Verdis Van Wyle and Doris Ilene Hall (Bland) and a sister Carma Raker.

Funeral services for Donald “Don” Lee Hall, age 77, will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 27, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be on Friday, January 28, 2022, in Moten Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Thayer Saddle Club in Don’s memory.

Marsha June Brown Hanners

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Marsha June Brown Hanners was born April 11, 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Marshall Claunch and June Murray Claunch, and departed this life on January 14, 2022 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 78.

Marsha is survived by two daughters, Pamela Hunter and Kim Brown; one brother, Londas Winn; one sister, Alma June Jacobsen; two grandchildren, Erica Skinner and her husband, John David and Jason Redburn and his wife, Meredith; two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Redburn and Henry Redburn; other relatives; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall Claunch and June Claunch.

Marsha graduated from Waxahachie Bible Institute in Texas. She retired from Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) in Springfield, MO after 25 years.

Marsha loved her Lord Jesus Christ and was affiliated with the Assemblies of God. She also enjoyed singing. She loved playing fetch with her grand-dog ‘Bubbles’.

She will truly be missed by her family and friends.

Graveside services for Marsha June Brown Hanners will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m, in Rose Hill Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with Robbie Bonser officiating.

Burial will be on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Rose Hill Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Jessie M. McDonald

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Jessie M McDonald was born on September 23, 1935 in Pulaski County Arkansas, the daughter of John D McDonald and Georgia B Brooks McDonald, and died at her home in Thayer, Missouri on January 4, 2022 at the age of 86.

Jessie is survived by four children, Sheryl Flora of Tennessee, John Parsley and Ellen Early of Arkansas and Douglas Parsley of Missouri; one brother, Doug McDonald of Missouri; four grandchildren; five great grandchildren; other relatives; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Georgia McDonald; four sisters, and seven brothers.

Jessie attended school in McFarland and Wasco, California.

She owned and operated several businesses, worked as an aid in nursing homes, and as a waitress in many restaurants in California.

Jessie was a Christian.

She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister, daughter and friend. She will be truly missed by her family and friends.

Graveside services for Jessie M. McDonald will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at Martindale Cemetery in Bigelow, Arkansas with Brett Randall officiating.

Burial will be on Tuesday, January 11, 2022 in Martindale Cemetery in Bigelow, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Nellie Hope Blackburn

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Nellie Hope Mullen Blackburn was born July 22, 1935 in Macomb, Missouri to Ronald Mullen and Mary Jane Ryan Mullen. She went to her eternal home on Christmas morning, December 25, 2021, in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma at age 86.

She was united in marriage to Doyle Blackburn on September 23, 1977.

Nellie is survived by her children, Mary Lynn Chastain and husband Chuck of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma and Mary Lea Shehorn and husband Don of Thayer, Missouri; one treasured sister-in-law; Ruth Goans of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; grandchildren, Marla (Mark) White of Lee’s Summit, Missouri and Alan Pender of Thayer, Missouri; great grandchildren, Rachelle Drescher, Braydon Pender (fiancé Aubrey King), Maryn White and Reese Pender; great-great grandchildren; Graham Drescher and Banks Pender; nephews, Rick Goans (Melissa Jones), Eddie (Beverly) Goans, Andy Goans (Angela Meredith) , Michael (Lisa) Mullen and Dan (Barbara) Mullen; nieces Laurie Maney and Mara Silies; other relatives; and a host of friends. She loved and cared for her family with unconditional love and devotion.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Doyle; her parents, Ronald and Mary Jane Mullen; and her brothers, John Mullen, Bill Mullen and Richard Goans.

Nellie was a lifelong member of Midway Pentecostal Church, and all who knew her knew how much she loved her Lord and her church.

She was a bookkeeper most of her working career, first with Trimble’s Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, followed by Blackburn Chevrolet-Oldsmobile, and then Heartland Auto Mart. Upon retirement she found a new calling in volunteering at the Thayer Fun and Friends Senior Center. She loved being of service to others alongside her many friends, new and old, at the Center.

The family wishes to thank all of her wonderful caregivers at Shepherd’s View in Alton, Missouri and Prairie House Memory Center in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma for their care, love and devotion to her.

Nellie will be truly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services for Nellie Hope Blackburn of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma, formerly of Thayer, Missouri, will be held on Thursday, December 30. 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Anthony Woods officiating.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be on Thursday, December 30. 2021 in Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to the Thayer Fun & Friends Senior Center or the American Alzheimer’s Association. Donations may be left at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Ann Piraino

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Ann Piraino was born on April 14, 1948 in Culver City, California, the daughter of Frank A. DiCristina and Lynn Rosabelle Braswell DiCristina, and died peacefully at home in West Plains, Missouri on December 23, 2021 with her husband by her side at the age of 73.

She was united in marriage to John B Piraino, Jr. and they were recognized by the White House on their fiftieth wedding anniversary.

Ann is survived by her husband, John Piraino; three children, John B. Piraino, III, Crystal Joy Allen, and Tina Rose Reed; four grandchildren, Elliana Reed, Abigail Reed, Lincoln Reed and Idelette Reed; other relatives and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank DiCristina and Lynn Rosabelle Chasen.

Ann was a Christian and a born-again believer in Jesus.

She graduated from Eagle Rock High School in Los Angeles. She completed additional studies at Orange Coast College and worked as a cosmetologist.

In addition to being a gifted hair and makeup artist, Ann worked for several years as a keypunch operator. She also worked for Taco Treat restaurant. Ann volunteered for Teen Challenge, a drug prevention program for youth.

Ann was a loving mother, grandmother, wife, sister, daughter and friend. She will truly be missed by her family and friends.

Graveside services for Ann Piraino, age 73, of Wust Plains, Missouri, will be held on Monday, December 21. 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with Jonathan Reed officiating.

Burial will be on Monday, December 27. 2021 in Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Glenda Blake

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Glenda Kay Sandridge Gunterman Blake was born December 24, 1946, in Thayer Missouri, daughter of Gilbert Sandridge and Flora Elizabeth Rogers Sandridge Schaufler. She departed this life December 20, 2021, at her home.

She was united in marriage July 15, 1966, to Patrick David Gunterman.

She is survived by her daughter Patricia Kay Gunterman Collins, husband Lyle of West Plains; four grandchildren, Nicholas Patrick Collins and significant other Thia Hawkins of East Prairie, Missouri, Ray Andrew Evans of Bakersfield, Missouri, Noah Larkin Collins and significant other Anna Riley of West Plains, Hannah Elizabeth Collins of West Plains; brother, Dean Sandridge, wife Mary of Gladstone, Missouri.

Glenda was preceded in death by her husband and her parents.

Glenda was a loving mother and grandmother.

She was a member of the 6^th Street Church of God.

Memorial Services will be held January 2, 2022, at 3:00pm at the Rescue Church, West Plains, Missouri.

Alice Lea Dills

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Alice Lea Dills, age 98, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, passed away on December 17, 2021, in Springfield, Missouri.

She was born on September 25, 1923, to the Reverend Albin Harold Dunkin and Laura May Baty Dunkin in Oregon County, MO. On October 1, 1939, she was married to Ellis David Dills who preceded her in death on May 7, 1998.

Her church and family were of utmost importance in her life. At the age of nine she accompanied her father with her guitar as they sang beautiful old hymns and gospel songs during the church services he held throughout the State. Later in life she accompanied her husband as charter members of the Koshkonong Freewill Baptist Church where she served as Sunday School teacher, church secretary and treasurer as well as pianist and sang regularly as part of a quartet.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Reverend Albin Dunkin and Laura Dunkin, an infant sister, Ruby, sisters Murielene VonAllmen and Eula VonAllmen, one daughter-in-law Janet Barron Dills and one son-in-law Marion Riggs.

She is survived by four children: Berniece Vaughn, Washington, Illinois, Larry Dills (Jeannette) Rogersville, Missouri, Kenneth Dills, West Plains, Missouri and Janice Riggs, Springfield, Missouri. She is Grandma to 5 grandchildren: Kevin Vaughn, Larissa Amrein, Stephanie Dills, David Vaughn and Kimberly Riggs. She is Grandma Lea to 7 great-grandchildren: Jaden Rockwell, Jill Vaughn, Garrett Vaughn, William Amrein, Lauren Amrein, Coleman Vaughn and Anson Vaughn. She is Aunt Alice Lea to Bobby, Lee, Gary, and Dennis VonAllmen and Carolyn Meadow.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, December 22, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Koshkonong Cemetery, Koshkonong, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons and left at Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
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Betty L. Thompson

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Betty Lou (Rogers) Thompson,78. of Mountain Home, AR passed away December 17, 2021 in Mountain Home. She was born in Monterey, California on June 29, 1943, the daughter of Robert D. Rogers and Rosemary (Earls) Rogers.

She was united in marriage to Freddie Lee Thompson on July 15, 1961.

Betty is survived by her children, Michael Thompson, and wife Janey of Mammoth Spring, AR, and Lesa Webb, and her husband Jeff of Mountain Home, AR; her grandchildren, Jon Thompson, and wife Lindsay, Saren Demaree, and husband Derek, Justin Webb, and Tony Webb, and wife Sarah; five great grandchildren, Xander Thompson, Dallis Demaree, Cruz Thompson, Declyn Demaree, and Jasper Webb; her siblings, Bobby Rogers, and wife Janice, and Kenny Rogers, and wife Diana; numerous nieces, and nephews; other relatives; and friends that loved her dearly.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert and Rosemary Rogers; her beloved husband, Freddie; and one sister, Barbara Collins.

Throughout her entire married life, Betty was a resident of Mammoth Spring, AR until her health caused her to relocate to Mountain Home. Betty was a devoted wife and doting Nana Betty who always had an open door and cookies ready to eat. She was a loving bonus nana to many children she cared for. Betty was also an avid seamstress and would make many of her own children’s clothes. Betty loved to spend time reading her books, growing African violets , taking trips with family, and later in life loved watching cooking shows. Family was the most important thing to Betty, and she always made sure they knew how much they were loved.She will truly be missed by her family, friends, and all those who had the pleasure of meeting her.

Funeral services for Betty L. Thompson will be held on Tuesday, December 21. 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 from 11:00 a.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be on Tuesday, December 21. 2021 in Rose Hill Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Robert G. Peebles

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Robert Gene (Bobby) Peebles was born in St. Louis, MO on Oct. 28, 1943, son of Robert R. Peebles and Merle (Burrow) Peebles. He departed this life on Dec. 15, 2021 at Shady Oaks Healthcare in Thayer, MO at the age of 78.

He was preceded in death by his beloved parents.

Bobby is survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Jimmy Peebles and Sherry of Thayer, MO; numerous cousins; two stepsisters; other relatives; and many friends. He was a devoted son, brother and friend.

He was a Christian and attended State Line Pentecostal Church as long as he was able.

Bobby spent his life in the home helping his parents. His accomplishments included assisting his mother and father in the operation of the Colonial Hotel in Thayer for more than two decades.

He enjoyed all types of music, but particularly classic country music, hymns, early rock and roll, and popular tunes of the 50’s, 60’s and 70’s. Besides his love of family, he loved animals. He cared for numerous dogs and cats throughout his life.

Bobby will be remembered for his kindness and happy spirit. He made the most of the blessings he was given in this life and didn’t despair of those he was not. He was a joy to those who knew him.

Funeral services for Robert G. “Bobby” Peebles will be held on Monday, December 20. 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Wayne Hurst officiating.

The family will receive friends on Monday, December 20, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be on Monday, December 20. 2021 in Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.