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James Lamar Smith

Funeral services with military honors will be held for James Lamar Smith, 88, of Tulsa, Oklahoma on Saturday, September 18, 2021 at Oak Lawn Cemetery in West Plains, Missouri at 11 a.m., under direction of the Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. Lamar died on September 9, 2021 in Tulsa, Oklahoma.

Lamar was born September 10, 1932, near Pomona, Howell County, Missouri, to the late Granville Wellington Smith and Viva Lee (Burgess) Smith.

He was the second oldest of five children raised on a small farm where he learned a lot about hard work, fixing and building things, and picking up rocks. He attended Bridges School, a one-room schoolhouse, through the 8th grade. Lamar graduated from West Plains High School in 1950 and served in the Army from 1952 to 1954. While on a 30-day leave before deployment to Germany, he met Shirley Napier as he drove around the West Plains town square. They corresponded often in the following year and once he started working with the Western Telephone company, he proposed and she accepted. They were married on July 21st, 1957.

Lamar and Shirley moved often as he advanced in the telephone business, living in West Plains, Aurora, Mt. Vernon, Shelbina, Jefferson City, and Kansas City, Missouri. They also lived in Overland Park and Lenexa, Kansas before settling in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He retired from Sprint with 42 years of service in 1998. Shirley preceded him in death on June 4, 2013, after almost 56 years of marriage.

Lamar was a follower of Jesus Christ. He was baptized at the First Baptist Church of West Plains in 1958 and was last a member of Victory Christian Fellowship in Tulsa, Oklahoma. He enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren, working in his gardens, fixing just about anything broken, or building something new for himself, family, friends, or anyone he knew in need.

He is survived by two sons, Victor Smith and wife Christy of Lee’s Summit, Missouri, and Eric Smith and wife Leanne of Tulsa, Oklahoma; five grandchildren, Katelynn Widner and husband Luke, Garrett Smith, Wyatt Smith, Cameron Smith, and Audrey Smith; one brother, Howard Smith, and wife Nancy of Palm Beach Garden, Florida; one sister, Cora Jane Stevens of Bolivar, Missouri; and several nieces and nephews.

Preceding him in death are his wife Shirley, parents Granville and Viva Smith, brothers Joe Smith and Donnie Smith, a brother-in-law Jack Stevens, and a sister-in-law Fern Smith.

Visitation will be Friday, September 17, 2021 at Carter Funeral Home in West Plains from 5 to 8 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri. In place of flowers, Lamar asked for memorial contributions be made to the Mount Zion Cemetery near Pomona, Missouri

Winford Harold Cantrell

Carter Funeral Home Thayer, West Plains

Graveside services for Winford Harold Cantrell, 81, Thayer, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, September 17, 2021, at Thayer Cemetery with Brother Erman Croney officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home.

He was born the son of the late Louie “Ben” Cantrell and Lola Bell Cantrell on February 10, 1940 in Thayer, Missouri and died September 14, 2021 at his home in Thayer, Missouri.

He was united in marriage July 19, 1963 in Thayer, Missouri to Rebecca Frommel.

He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Frommel Cantrell, of the home, Thayer, Missouri; two children, Steven Cantrell, Thayer, Missouri and Angie Garrison and husband Phillip, Myrtle, Missouri; two sisters, Novella Cantrell, West Plains, Missouri and Lou Wright and husband Buddy, Thayer, Missouri.

He was preceded in death by his parents; three brothers, Herbert Cantrell, Herschel Cantrell, and Bill Cantrell; one sister, Betty Sue Girdley.

He was a member of the Church of Christ. He loved collecting antiques and going to auctions. He traveled far and wide scouting for the perfect “find.” He was a “Trader” at heart. In his retirement he enjoyed going to flea markets. Some of his favorites included Brimfield, Massachusetts, Kutztown, Pennsylvania, Shipshewana, Indiana and of course Canton, Texas where he was known and loved by many of his fellow vendors. He was also adventurous. He made several treks thru the heart of Mexico to spend time learning the culture and traditions of the locals on his journeys to Central America. While there he enjoyed exploring the Mayan ruins in Belize, Honduras, and Guatemala. He also loved spending time with his family and friends.

Visitation will be Friday, September 17, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, Thayer, Missouri.

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

Dakota Gabriel Coats

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Dakota Gabriel Coats was born in West Plains, Missouri on December 23, 1994 to David Ray Coats and Jacqueline Dawn Coats and went to be with Jesus on September 12, 2021 at his family home.

He is survived by his mother and father; two brothers, Sequoyah Coats and Montana Coats, both of Pomona, Missouri; one sister, Kiawa Coats and husband David Sloniker, Pomona, Missouri; three nephews, Austin Sloniker, Jaxon Sloniker, and Elijah Sloniker, all of Pomona, Missouri; two nieces, Adilynn Sloniker, West Plains, Missouri, and Ember Sloniker, Pomona, Missouri; grandparents, Charles and Dianne Coats, West Plains, Missouri; three aunts, Teresa Deems and Tim Danielson, Des Moines, Iowa, Shawna Fillmore and Craig Corbett, Promise City, Iowa, and Rachel Albin and husband Trent, and cousins, Brynlee Albin and Avery Albin, Nixa, Missouri; one uncle, Christopher Coats; cousins, Chaz Coats and Carstyn Coats, West Plains, Missouri, and several other cousins, great aunts, uncles and friends, that he loved dearly.

He is preceded in death by his great grandfather, Roy Neal Coats; great grandmother, Anita Coats; great grandmother, Mary Lue Oaks; great grandfather, Rufus Rhine; grandmother, Jackie Rhine; grandfather, Billy Leatherwood, and Aunt Nancy Wheat.

Dakota enjoyed hunting and fishing, camping, bushcraft, and being outdoors. He loved animals of all kinds, especially his favorite two dogs, Butterball and Ruby whom he loved dearly. He loved spending time with his family and friends, and playing Fortnite with his nephews, Jaxson and Austin Sloniker, cousin Amy Wheat, and best friend, Jim Calhoun Jr. He was of the Baptist faith.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri, with Minister Robb Cox officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home Inc., West Plains.

Body will lie in state from 10:00 a.m. to time of service, Sunday, September 19, 2021.

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

Johnnie Harold Marler

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Johnnie Harold Marler was born on March 13, 1931 in Oklahoma, the son of John Marler and Arizona Smith Marler, and passed away on September 11, 2021 at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 90.

He was united in marriage to Pearl Othela Trogdon on July 5, 1950 in Marshall, Arkansas.

Johnnie is survived by his wife of 71 years, Othela Marler of the home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; one son, Jimmy Marler and wife Jennifer of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; one grandson, Jonathon Marler and wife Shelia of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; one granddaughter, Jill Wright and husband C.J. of Madison, Mississippi; one great granddaughter, Allie Jo Marler of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; one sister-in-law, Annalee Still of St. Joe, Arkansas; one brother-in-law, David Trogdon and wife Linda of St. Joe, Arkansas; numerous nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Zoni Marler; five brothers, Truman, Cliff, Troy, Carl, and Vernon Marler; two sister, Ruby Farell and Wilma Hoskins; and one granddaughter, Jenny Marler.

After graduating from high school in 1950, Johnnie became a dairy farmer. After getting out of the dairy business, Johnnie went into business with his son Jimmy where they laid native stone for many years. In the early 1980’s, Johnnie and Jimmy started a hiking stick business. Although retiring at age 62, Johnnie continued working in the cane shop part time. During this time, he made nine fiddles. Johnnie was a very skilled craftsman.

Johnnie was a Christian.

He loved to hunt and fish, but especially enjoyed bow hunting. He was one of the first men in this area to get a deer with a recurve bow. He passed bow hunting on to his son Jimmy.

He will be truly missed by his family and friends.

Graveside services for Johnnie Harold Marler will be held on Monday, September 13, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with Erman Crony officiating.

Burial will be on Monday, September 13, 2021 at Riverside 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 Convoy of Hope.

Kenneth M. Sisco

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Kenneth Marion Sisco was born October 27, 1943 in Alton, Missouri to the late Larwood and Marjorie Sisco. He entered into eternal rest on August 27, 2021 at the age of 77 years.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Larwood and Marjorie Sisco; and two brothers, Jerry Sisco and Van Sisco.

Kenneth is survived by two children, Chad Sisco of Alton, Missouri and Tonia Exum of Alton, Missouri; five grandchildren, Clayton Sisco, Lauren Sisco, Andy Sisco, Ellie Exum and Callie Exum; three sisters, May King, Kay Bradley and Betty Roy; one brother, Ronnie Sisco; many nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

He graduated from Alton High School with the class of 1962. After high school he worked as a carpenter.

Kenneth was a Christian and of the Baptist faith.

He could build and fix just about anything and enjoyed helping anyone who needed it. Kenneth loved to talk and tell stories and was friendly to everyone he met. He also enjoyed fishing and hunting whenever he got the chance.

Kenneth loved his family and was so proud of his grandkids. He liked spending time with them and talking to them on the phone about what was going on in their life. He was a constant support to his children and grandchildren and would do anything he could, from babysitting to building porches, to help them.

He was great friend, brother, Papa and Dad. He will be deeply missed by all that knew him.

Funeral services for Kenneth M. Sisco will be held on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Chet Sisco officiating.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be on Wednesday, September 1, 2021 in Bailey Chapel Cemetery near Alton, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Marni Kay Stubbs

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Marni Kay Stubbs, daughter of the late Robert Wayne Milburn and Susan Marie DeLadurantey Milburn, was born December 23, 1974 in Fullerton, California and died August 20, 2021 in Gamaliel, Arkansas, at the age of 46 years.

She was united in marriage October 2012 in West Plains, Missouri to Brandon Scott Stubbs, who preceded her in death July 23, 2021.

She is survived by her mother, Susan Marie Milburn, West Plains, Missouri; two children, Corey Justin Priem, who is now serving in the military, and Katie Mariah Priem, Flagstaff, Arizona; three brothers, Charlie Wharton and wife Melissa, Willow Springs, Missouri, Brian Wharton and wife Tanya, Springfield, Missouri, and Darrell Milburn, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Lisa Russo and husband David, San Diego, California.

She was preceded in death by her father and her husband.

She loved to go fishing. When she was younger she loved to play softball. She enjoyed hanging out with her friends. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, and friend to several people and will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Graveside services will be held 11:00am, Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri

Patricia Elizabeth Farris

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Funeral services for Patricia Elizabeth Farris, 78, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m. Friday, August 27, 2021 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri, with Brother Zohn Engelhardt officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.

She was born the daughter of the late Maurice Doran and Jenny Mondello, on September 4, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri and died August 23, 2021 in West Plains, Missouri.

She was united in marriage October 25, 1984 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert Farris.

She is survived by her husband, Robert Farris, of the home, West Plains, Missouri; three children, Melanie Martin and husband Kenneth, Batesville, Arkansas, Anthony Harper, St. Louis, Missouri, and Jeri Harper and husband Derrek Patrick, Denver, Colorado; one brother, Dennis Hardy and wife Missy, Phoenix, Arizona; one sister, Sue Ellen Hagan and husband Tom, Phoenix, Arizona; one sister-in-law Debbie Williams; twelve grandchildren, Carissa Rutledge and husband Zach, Jedidiah Isom, Stephen Rector, Zackery Martin and wife Jada, Joseph Martin, Jesse Martin, Andrew Martin, Alexus Watson and husband Jordan, Gage Patrick, Abbigail Harper, Anthony Eichler and wife Rose, and Devin Eichler, and a whole bunch of great grandchildren and nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; one step-son, Darrin Farris; one sister Jane Leady, and one great grandson, Andrew Isom.

She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friends to many. She loved the Ozark Cafe and everyone that was a part of the cafe. She was known as “grandma” there, and #10 table will forever be hers. She was a huge animal lover and had two dogs of her own whom she loved very much.

Memorial contributions may be made to the West Plains Regional Animal Shelter, West Plains, Missouri and can be left at the funeral home.

Visitation will be Friday, August 27, 2021 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home, Inc. West Plains, Missouri.

Burial will be in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

Rosetta Christine Helt

Carter Funeral Home Thayer

Rosetta Christine Helt was born in Thayer, Missouri, the daughter of Lawrence Rutledge and Elizabeth Honeycutt Rutledge on August 2, 1954, and passed away on August 22, 2021 in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 67.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Lawrence and Elizabeth Rutledge; two brothers, Gilbert Rutledge and Dennis Rutledge; three sisters, Teletha Wieland, Debbie Smithee and Alma Scofield; one step-son, Joey Whitlow; and her soulmate, Rickey Whitlow.

Rosetta is survived by her husband Donald R. Helt, II; three children, Elizabeth Maxwell, Cassandra Jones and Donald Helt, III; one step-son, Rickey Whitlow; two step-daughters, Sharon Adams and Jessica White; two brothers, James Rutledge and Jerry Rutledge; two sisters, Mary Owens and Margaret Grable; one sister-in-law, Judith Rutledge; four grandchildren, Tapanga Maxwell, Dakota Maxwell, Tyler McKissick and Michael McKissick; nine step-grandchildren, Timothy Adams, Randall Adams, Ashley Dodson, Faith Cagle, Eli Cagle, and Jacob, Dakota, Cheyanne and Zack Whitlow; one great granddaughter, Mia Joe Maxwell; several step-great grandchildren; many nieces, nephews and cousins; other relatives; and many friends.

During her working career, Rosetta held many jobs. She was a housekeeper at the Marriott in Key West, Florida, worked as a waitress and as a clerk at Walgreens. Her last job was as a home health care aide.

Rosetta was a Christian.

She spent a lot of time playing games on her phone. However, what was most important to her was her family. She loved visiting with her family and especially enjoyed family gatherings.

Rosetta will be truly missed by her family and friends.

Memorial services for Rosetta Christine Helt0 will be held on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Rickey Whitlow officiating with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations to assist in paying for the memorial services.

Charles David Barnett

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Funeral services for Charles David Barnett, 87, West Plains, Missouri, will be 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 27, 2021, at the Midway Pentecostal Church, Thayer, Missouri, with Brother David Horton, Brother Frank Rogers, Brother Bobby Ryan, Brother Kelsey Villines, Brother Ronny Wheeler, and Brother Judd Ingram, officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.

He was born the son of the late Walter Barnett and Georgia Pentecost Barnett, on July 23, 1934 in Salem, Arkansas and died August 24, 2021 in West Plains, Missouri.

He was united in marriage November 29, 1952 in Salem, Arkansas to Mary Etta Morrison.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Etta Morrison Barnett, of the home, West Plains, Missouri; two children, Marybeth Wheeler and husband Ronny, Mountain view, Missouri, and David Barnett and wife Pattie, Centerville, Indiana; three sisters, Ina Goddard and husband Don, Clever, Missouri, Minnie Waite, Overland Park, Kansas, and Norma Ruth Shirk and husband Harry, Springfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Thad Wheeler and wife Melanie, Summersville, Missouri, Rana Klueg and husband Solomon, Oak Harbor, Washington, and Lynsey Isaacs and husband Jeremy, Centerville, Indiana; five great grandchildren, Ruger Wheeler and Remington Wheeler, both of Summersville, Missouri, Jameson Klueg, Oak Harbor, Washington, and McKensey Isaacs and Charlotte Isaacs, Centerville, Indiana.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, Charles “Chuck” Barnett; one grandson, Marvin Barnett; three brothers, Fred Ball, Glen Ball, and James Barnett; three sisters, Pearl Perkins, Edna Williams, and Ruby Idleman, and two twin sisters, Alice and Alma.

From 1957 to 1959 he served our country as a medic in the United States Army. Charles was called to preach in the spring of 1955. He traveled many miles over the next sixty-six years to preach the gospel and help others. During his ministry, he pastored the following churches, The “Y” of Gainesville, Missouri; Brandsville Pentecostal Mission of Brandsville, Missouri; Hilltop Holiness Church of Willow Springs, Missouri; Midway Pentecostal Church of Thayer, Missouri; Field Creek at Mammoth Springs, Arkansas; Lola Pentecostal Church of Lola, Kentucky, and Pentecostal Tabernacle of Richmond, Indiana.The past few years found him traveling to Poplar Bluff, Missouri to teach Sunday school and help start a new work with Brother Bobby Ryan.

He was a loving husband, brother, father, grandfather, and friend. Time and space limit our telling all his good attributes, but, most of all, he was a Christian.

Visitation will be held Thursday, August 26, 2021 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.

Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

Velva Fay Newberry

Carter Funeral Home West Plains

Funeral services for Velva Fay Newberry, 96, Cabool, Missouri, formerly of the Caulfield, Missouri area, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Friday, August 20, 2021, at the Amy Cemetery with Minister John McGinn officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.

She was born the daughter of the late William Henry Howard and Effie Evans Howard, on June 26, 1925 in Dora, Missouri and died August 16, 2021 in Cabool, Missouri.

She was united in marriage July 17, 1946 in West Plains, Missouri to Carl Newberry, who preceded her in death February 29, 2000.

She is survived by four children, Linda Ritterbusch and husband David, Bakersfield, Missouri; Lonnie Newberry and wife Debbie, Gladstone, Missouri; Noble Newberry and wife Donna, West Plains, Missouri; Don Newberry and wife Rita, Caulfield, Missouri; three sisters, Dorcas Teer, Cabool, Missouri, Ruth Russell, Dora, Missouri, and Leona Cash, Cabool, Missouri; six grandchildren, Erin Summers and husband Jonathan, Oak Grove, Missouri; Mike Newberry and wife Ann Marie, West Plains, Missouri; Brad Newberry and wife Jennifer, Rover, Missouri; Brian Newberry, Pleasant Hill, Missouri; Kelly Newberry, San Diego, California, and Kimberly Newberry, Lee’s Summitt, Missouri; several great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; two brothers, Jim Howard and an infant brother; three sisters, Edna Lattion, Joyce Collins, and Eunice Trail, and one grandson, Vance Trett.

She attended the Free Union Church of Christ. She was a terrific baker. Her red velvet cake was almost her calling card. She baked great pies also. No one could bake a turkey like Ms. Velva. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Memorial contributions may be made to the Paragould’s Children’s Home or the Amy Cemetery fund, and can be left at the funeral home.

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