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Opal Christine McCrackin

Graveside services for Opal Christine McCrackin, 89, Rover, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, June 27, 2021, at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, with Brother Jim Goss officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.

She was born the daughter of the late Herbert Ray Cherry and Elsie Corine Dover Cherry, on May 8, 1932 in Frenchtown, Arkansas and died June 22, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri.

She was united in marriage December 16, 1950 in Salem, Arkansas to Jackie Lee McCrackin, who preceded in death June 26, 2012.

She is survived by two children, Danny McCrackin, and wife, Gayle, Bella Vista, Arkansas and Cheryl Ratterree, Springfield, Missouri; one sister, Madge Felts, Glencoe, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Melissa McCrackin and children, Brendan and Anna, Tunas, Missouri, Molly McCrackin, San Diego, California, Robert Cook and wife Tracy and son, Liam, Springfield, Missouri, and Celena Coburn and husband T.J. and children, Clyde, Lillian, and Rylee, Springfield, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Sandy McCrackin; her son-in-law, Kevin Ratterree; one brother, Ray Cherry and two sisters, Estelle Goodson and Corina Stevens.

She was a dairy farmer for many years, and later raised beef cattle. She was a cosmetologist for many years, having purchased her first beauty shop in West Plains in 1962. She loved gardening. She told her children, she saw God in her garden. She gave to others many of her garden harvests. She loved her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

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

Charley Adelle Rolen

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Charley Adelle Rolen was born on January 26, 1990 in Sterling, Illinois, the daughter of Carl Rolen and Diana Sharp Rolen, and passed away on June 19, 2021 in Farmington, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Diana Sharp.

Charley is survived by her father, Carl Rolen of West Plains, Missouri; two children, Vincent S. Hayes and Molly E. Neely, both of Farmington, Missouri; one sister, Amanda Smith and her husband Jessie of Burk Burnett, Texas; five nieces and nephews, Cadance Smith, Campbell Smith, Nala Smith, Colby Smith and Dakota Smith, all of Burk Burnett, Texas; other relatives; and many friends.

She was a Christian.

Charley worked at the Southeast Missouri Mental Health Care Center in Farmington, Missouri as a health care worker. She was set to begin training to be an EMT. She had a passion of caring for people. Charley was always willing to help others.

She loved the outdoors. Charley liked hiking and kayaking. She was very adventurous and even went skydiving. Most of all, Charley loved going on adventures with her kids.

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

Memorial services for Charley Adelle Rolen, age 31, of Farmington, Missouri, formerly of West Plains, Missouri, will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Paul David Ryan, Jr.

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Paul David Ryan, Jr. was born on August 1, 1975 in West Plains, Missouri, the son of Paul David Ryan and Carolyn Sue Bowles Ryan, and passed away on June 19, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 45.

Paul was preceded in death by his father, Paul David Ryan; and one sister, Latreasa Samples.

He is survived by his mother, Carolyn Butler of Koshkonong, Missouri; two children, Austin Ryan of Koshkonong, Missouri and Cora Ryan of Pangburn, Arkansas; his fiancé, Jen Holman of Koshkonong, Missouri; two sisters, Tracy Koch and her husband Baron and Melody Mathews; one half-brother, Billy Ryan; three half-sisters, Shana Ryan, Misty Ryan, and April Ryan; other relatives; and many friends.

Paul was a Christian and of the Baptist faith.

He was a laborer, working in various construction jobs. He was a roofer and worked in a sawmill.

Paul’s favorite pastime was related to riding motorcycles. He was a member of the Fugarwe Tribe MC in Arkansas and traveled to many national and regional meetings, including in Chicago, Illinois and New Orleans, Louisiana.

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

A Celebration of Life service for Paul David Ryan, Jr. will be held on July 17, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Fugarwe Tribe MC clubhouse in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Clifford Foster

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Graveside services for Clifford Foster, 57, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, June 26, 2021, at Cotton Creek Cemetery with Reverend Ron Blanks officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.

He was born the son of the late John Foster and Beatrice Bunner Foster, on August 21, 1963 in San Bernardino, California, and died June 18, 2021 in West Plains, Missouri.

He was united in marriage May 21, 2021 in West Plains, Missouri to Donna Martin.

He is survived by his wife, Donna Martin Foster, of the home, West Plains, Missouri; children, Christina Foster, state of Washington, Clifford Foster, Jr., state of California, Jennifer Foster state of Arkansas, Sean Foster, West Plains, Missouri; step-son, Nathan Combs, West Plains, Missouri; four brothers, Jimmy Foster, West Plains, Missouri, Terry Foster, Nixa, Missouri, Bobby Foster, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, and Kenny Foster, state of California; five grandchildren, Dylan Wheeler, Anthony Young, Clifford Foster, Alicia Foster, and Serenity Hayes; six step-grandchildren, Lyndee Combs, Kennedy Combs, Aiden Mueller, Owen Combs, Jaxon Combs, and Clayton Combs, and many nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Alicia Foster; one step-son, Jason Combs; four brothers, John Foster, Billy Foster, Joey Foster, and Wilber Foster, and one sister, Dianna Canning.

He worked on the first airplane (The Voyager) to fly around the world without refueling. He loved to ride Harley Davidson motorcycles. He was an avid coin collecter, and also collected antique blue glass. He was a big animal lover and rescued several animals. He loved his family.

Visitation will be Friday, June 25, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.

Burial will be in Cotton Creek Cemetery, Oregon County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

Connie L. Cunningham

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Connie Louise Cunningham, daughter of the late Margaret and Hubert Cypret, was born March 25, 1952, in Independence, Missouri and died June 18, 2021, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 69.

She was united in marriage on June 2, 1969, in Thayer, Missouri to Wesley Smoot who preceded her in death on January 18, 1978.

Connie is survived by three children Devon Smoot and wife, Janet of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Josie Johnson and husband, Bobby of Thayer, Missouri, and Cassie Todd and husband, Mathew of Mountain Grove, Missouri; eight grandchildren, Sierra Small and Shy Smoot of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Hallie, Callie, Jake, and Colton Johnson of Thayer, Missouri, Gabriel and Lindsleigh Todd, of Mountain Grove, Missouri; one great grandchild, Wesleigh Kate Small of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; three sisters, Donna Walker, Nancy Evans, Brenda O’Dell; a host of nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents Hubert and Margaret Cypret; her husband Wesley Smoot, one brother Lehman Cypret; one sister Bonnie Spurrell; three brothers-in-law Bill Spurrell, Jimmy Walker, Kurt Evans; one niece Michelle Spurrell; and one dear friend Margaret Michaels.

Connie was a homemaker, a farmer, and a sales clerk. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. She enjoyed spending time outside on the farm and with her many cats. Her hobbies included reading books and watching true crime television shows, as well as, wrestling.

Graveside services for Connie L. Cunningham will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 10:00 a.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with Brother Charles Morgan officiating.

Burial will be on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 in Riverside Cemetery in Mamoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Jerry Dean Huebner

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Jerry Dean Huebner was born April 12, 1947 in Storm Lake, Iowa, the son of Lester Herman Huebner and Ruth Elvira Johnson Huebner, and departed this life June 14, 2021 in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 74.

Jerry is survived by three children, Stacy Huebner, Zachary Huebner and Sara of Boonville, Missouri, and Cassie Huebner of Strafford, Missouri; two grandchildren, Alex Hutchinson and Lola Shikles; two sisters, Lori Forester and husband Roy of Koshkonong, Missouri and Colleen Bussell and husband Terry of West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Yancey Crone and wife Brenda of Mulberry, Arkansas; other relatives; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by his father, Lester Huebner; his mother, Ruby Crone; and two brothers, Roger Huebner and Larry Huebner.

Jerry graduated from Koshkonong High School in 1967. He worked in a variety of jobs, including a switchman for the railroad, but he was primarily a crop farmer.

Jerry proudly served in the U.S. Army in the Vietnam War.

He was a Christian and of the Lutheran faith.

Jerry liked gardening, raising many beautiful flowers. He also enjoyed music, usually playing it loud. However, most of all, Jerry loved his family and friends.

He will truly be missed by his family and friends.

Memorial services for Jerry Dean Huebner will be held on Saturday, June 26, 2021 at 11:00 p.m. in Wayside Cemetery in Koshkonong, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Linda Lois Kubinski

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Linda Lois Kubinski, age 75, of Thayer, Missouri died on June 10, 2021 at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

Donna Marie Bergstrom

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Donna Marie Bergstrom, 53, West Plains, Missouri, passed away at her home in West Plains, Missouri, June 8, 2021.

She was born the daughter of Phillip Bergstrom and the late Doris Cormier Bergstrom, March 8, 1968 in Worcester, Massachusetts.

She is survived by one son, Jeremy Landry, state of Massachusetts; fiancée, Anthony Hicks, West Plains, Missouri; four brothers, Carl, Phillip, Stacey and Scott; four sisters, Wilma Jones, Sheila Florez, Gail Parsons, and Cristy Giordano, and many grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her mother and one son, Phillip Landry

She was a hard worker and was always helping others in need. She enjoyed crafting and loved children. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Memorial services will be held on Friday, June 18 at 4:00 p.m. at the Endurance Church in West Plains, Missouri, with Pastor Jerry Heath officiating.

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

Max B. Huffman

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Max Blaine Huffman was born February 3, 1945 in Doniphan, Missouri, the son of Robert Huffman and Helen Cline Huffman, and departed this life at his home in Myrtle, Missouri on May 30, 2021 at the age of 76.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Helen Huffman; two brothers, Don Robertson and Steve Huffman; and one sister, Gail Huffman.

Max is survived by his wife, Delores Huffman of the home in Myrtle, Missouri; four children, Yvette Huffman of Lake Villa, Illinois, Sarah and Steve Evans of Branson, Missouri, Jerry and Noreen Bowman of Clarksville, Tennessee, and Pat Bowman of Houma, Louisiana; five grandchildren, Daniele, Cody, Sage, Mia and Dani; two sisters, Dorothy and Ray York of northern Missouri and Kathy and Britt Robertson of Doniphan, Missouri; five brothers, Bill and Rose Robertson of Newport, Virginia, Bob Huffman of Colorado, Denver Huffman of northern Missouri, Roy and Carol Huffman of northern Missouri, and John Huffman of northern Missouri; other relatives; and many friends.

He was an over the road truck driver for 26 years and worked as a crane operator on off-shore oil rigs.

Max was a Christian and of the Baptist faith.

He loved music, especially old-time gospel and bluegrass. He sang and played mandolin and bass in the Eleven Point River Band. He lived his life to the fullest.

Max loved his family most of all. He enjoyed all the time he spent with them.

He will truly be missed by his family and friends.

Memorial services for Max B. Huffman will be held on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Byrd Free Will Baptist Church in Myrtle, Missouri with Brother Richard Todd officiating.

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

Kerry Reid Pittman

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Kerry Reid Pittman was born February 9, 1950 at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, the son of Wendall Reid Pittman and Jewell Forsyth Pittman, and departed this life on June 10, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 71.

He was united in marriage on August 10, 1988 to Connie Sue Austin.

Kerry is survived by his parents, Wendall and Jewell Pittman; his wife, Connie Pittman; three children, Kelly Pittman and his wife Marylin, Kevin Pittman, and Amanda Huskey and her husband Troy; six grandchildren, Kendall Pittman, Keyshawn Pittman and his wife Molly, Ariel Crabtree and her husband Larry, Jr., Chloe Huskey, Maisie Pittman and Trenton Huskey and his wife Abby; four great grandchildren, Kutler Pittman, Myra Pittman, Kollin Pittman and Harper Huskey; four sisters, Lawanda Green and her husband Richard, Jean Gray and her husband Dennis, Brenda Risner and her husband Ronnie, and Gail Bell and her husband John; other relatives; and many friends.

He was preceded in death by one son, Robert Shiverdecker.

Kerry graduated from Thayer High School in 1968. He was trained as a welder and held welding jobs all over the country, including on naval Destroyers and in nuclear powerhouses.

He was a Christian and raised in the Pentecostal faith.

Kerry liked working on his car, a 1968 Dodge Charger. He also liked watching Nascar. Kerry was also an outdoorsman and enjoyed hunting and fishing. In his younger days, he rode and raced motorcycles. However, most of all, he loved spending time with his family.

Kerry will truly be missed by his family and friends.

Funeral services for Kerry Reid Pittman will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Anthony Woods officiating.

The family will receive friends on Monday, June 14, 2021 from 1:00 p.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be on Monday, June 14, 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 help pay for Kerry’s funeral.