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Wilda Lee

Wilda Lee

Funeral Services for Wilda Lee, 83, Fenton, Missouri, will be 2:00 p.m., Monday, April 5, 2021, at Carter Funeral Home, with Brother Bill Bales officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.

She was born the daughter of the late William Waggoner and Delia Strain Waggoner, on November 5, 1937 in Alton, Missouri and died March 31, 2021 in Washington, Missouri.

She was united in marriage July 28, 1956 in Alton, Missouri to Richard Lee, who preceded her in death December 20, 2004.

She is survived by one son, Gregory Lee, Fenton, Missouri; two sisters, JoAnn Bales and husband Bill, West Plains, Missouri and Margie Bales and husband Jack, High Ridge, Missouri; five grandchildren, Gregory Lee II, Fenton, Missouri, Katherine Lee, Fenton, Missouri, Andrea Chisholm and husband Richard, High Ridge, Missouri, Crystal Poe, state of Arizona, and Carter Lee, Fenton, Missouri.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one daughter, Teresa Layman; one brother, Raymond Waggoner; three sisters, Faye Simmons, Helen Bridges, and Dorothy Waggoner.

She loved to put together puzzles, was a great seamstress, loved quilting, and in her younger years, loved to bowl. She was a loving and caring caregiver to many people over the years. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to many, and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Visitation will be Monday, April 5, 2021 at Carter Funeral Home from noon to 2:00 p.m.

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

Kaleb McIntire

Kaleb McIntire

Kaleb Lyle McIntire was born December 15, 1989 in West Plains, MO. Kaleb was the third born son of Edwin and Shelly McIntire. He departed this life with his family by his side on March 29th, 2021 at the age of 31 years.

Kaleb is survived by his parents, Edwin and Shelly of West Plains, MO; his brother, Kyle McIntire and wife Angela of Flower Mound, TX; his brother Kody McIntire and wife Tara of Alton, MO; his grandmother, Rilla Rothermich of Pomona, MO; his niece Ava McIntire, and his nephew, Tripp McIntire; as well as numerous other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends.

Kaleb was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Ralph and Beverly McIntire, and his maternal grandfather, Robert Rothermich.

Anyone who knew Kaleb loved him for his outgoing, goofy personality. Kaleb loved life and could make anyone laugh. Kaleb was known for putting a smile on everyone’s face and for his kind soul. Kaleb truly had a heart of gold. Kaleb was of the Baptist faith. He was saved by God’s grace and baptized as a young man. In his spare time, Kaleb enjoyed hunting and fishing. He also enjoyed putting the pedal to the metal and going fast!

In keeping with Kaleb’s loving spirit, it was his decision to donate life so others may live it. Kaleb made the commitment to be an organ donor and felt so admittedly about this that he made his wish known seven different times with his signature on the back of his license. Without Kaleb, there is no story, no hope; but because of him, life springs from death, sorrow turns to celebration, and a terrible loss becomes a gift. He has changed the ending to someone’s story. His death gives absolute meaning to the saying, “to the world you may be one person, but to one person you may be the world.” Kaleb’s death is not a tragedy; instead, it is a beautiful light in the midst of one. farewell sweet Kaleb, forever our hero.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, April 3, 2021 at 2:00 p.m., at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, with Brother Edward Casey officiating.

Visitation will be held Saturday, April 3, 2021 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.

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

Irene Dowdy

Irene Dowdy

Irene Dowdy, daughter of the Late Daniel Flemon Eskew and Lilly Mae Bronson Eskew, was born October 30, 1922 in Holcomb, Missouri, and died March 24, 2021 in West Plains, Missouri.

She was married June 23, 1942 at Piggott, Arkansas to Jewell Dowdy, who preceded her in death November 9, 2007

She is survived by two daughters, Jo Ann Papp, West Plains, Missouri and Peggy Czilli, Northport, Florida; three grandchildren, Derek Papp and wife Lucy, Fort Myers, Florida; Audra Biegas, Livonia, Michigan, and Chad Czilli, Northport, Florida; three great grandchildren, Tessa Papp, Gainesville, Florida; Kyle Biegas, Livonia, Michigan, and Gage Papp, Fort Myers, Florida.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Jerry Dowdy; six brothers, Fay Eskew, Winfred Eskew, L.D. Eskew, Junior Eskew, Millard Eskew, and Bill Eskew; one sister, Ruby Spears, and one infant sister.

Funeral services for will be Thursday, April 1, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home in West Plains, Missouri, with Reverend Ben Ryan officiating.

Visitation will be Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Carter Funeral Home, West Plains, from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

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

Barbara Kittrell Houser

Barbara Kittrell Houser

Barbara Claire Montgomery Kittrell Houser 

Born in St. Louis, MO April 28th1942 to Hershel and Alberta Montgomery both preceded her in death.

Married John (JT) Kittrell October 15th1960 Florrisant, MO who preceded her in death 2003. Married John Henry (Jack) Houser October 2nd2012 who preceded her in death 2017.

Barbara died March 26th2021 at the age of 78 years 10 months and 26 days at her home in Leasburg, MO.

She had three daughters, Christina Frillman of Houston, MO, Robin Fritz of the home in Leasburg, MO, and Jeannette Bryant who preceded her in death 2010. Nine Grandchildren (Christina) Jamie Baker of Houston, MO and John Baker of Houston, MO. (Robin) Ashley Kellems of Leasburg, MO, Kristopher Frillman and wife Amelia of Camp Lejeune, NC and Dustin Frillman and wife Kassie of Thayer, MO, (Jeannette) Lindsy Barnett and husband James of Thayer, MO, Leslie Wade Day of Thayer, MO, Stephen Bryant and Chelsee of Thayer, MO. Michael Bryant and Kelsey of Springfield, MO. Twenty-two Great grandchildren (Christina) Belle, Jackie, Phoebe, Stanley. (Robin) Destinee, Jonathan, Gabriel, Noah, Cage, Adam, Brooklyn, Sara, William, Kaleb, Oliver, Aiden. (Jeannette) Jaxson, Nikkita, Aidyn (preceded her in death) Gemma, Alexis, River. One Sister Eileen Richardson of Desoto, MO. Many nieces, nephews and cousins. 

She loved roses, horses, dogs, and cats – really all of Gods creatures. She will be missed greatly! She loved to paint with oils, gardening. She enjoyed camping and floating with Robin, Ashley and all the kids! The last year she was able we went every single weekend until it was too cold.  

“I will love and miss you!” – Kristopher 

“ I am so thankful to have had you living with me these years I  love and miss you immensely! Give Axel some loving from me too!”-   Robin 

                                                           “I love you Frannie! Draco  and I will miss you!”- Desi 

                                                                                 “Love you Doll!” – Eileen 

 

                                                                             WE LOVE YOU MORE THAN COLORS! 

Funeral services for Barbara Kittrell Houser, age 78, of Leasburg, Missouri, formerly of Thayer, Missouri, will be on Friday, April 2, 2021 at 12:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 1, 2021 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. a the Carter Funeral Home in Thayer.

Burial will be on Friday, April 2, 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 St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

Gwendell Jay Sisco

Gwendell Jay Sisco

Gwendell Jay Sisco was born September 6, 1942 in Alton, Missouri, the son of Glen Alonzo Sisco and Virginia Julian Gunter Sisco, and departed this life on March 20, 2021 in Springfield, Missouri.

He was united in marriage on July 17, 1965 to Eddie Linda Martin.    

Jay was preceded in death by his parents, Glen and Virginia Sisco; two brothers, Wendell Dee Sisco and Lindell Ray Sisco; and one grandson, Justin Derek Sisco.

He is survived by his wife of over 55 years, Linda Sisco of the home in Alton, Missouri; two daughters, Carrie Alyssa Crabtree and husband, Charlie of Alton, Missouri and Tammy Joan Sisco of Birmingham, Alabama; three grandchildren, Nicholas Taylor Hersey of Birmingham, Alabama, and Aurora Grace Crabtree and Brandon Edward Crabtree, both of Alton, Missouri; many nieces and nephews; cousins; other relatives; and friends.

Jay graduated from Portage High School in Portage, Indiana and obtained an associate’s degree in electronics.  He spent most of his working career as an engineer for radio stations.  Later in life, he was a truck driver.

He was a Christian and of the LDS faith.  He attended the Bailey Church in Alton when he was able.

Jay proudly served his country in the U.S. Army.  After his Army tour, he served in the National Guard from which he retired.

He loved flying and was a pilot.  Jay also enjoyed flying remote control planes.

Jay will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather and will truly be missed by his family and all that knew him.

Graveside services for Gwendell Jay Sisco will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Bailey Chapel Cemetery near Alton, Missouri with Chet Sisco officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at the Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.

Burial will be on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 in Bailey Chapel Cemetery near Alton, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri. 

Don Lair

Don Lair

Funeral Services for Don Lair, 95, West Plains, Missouri, will be 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, March 24, 2021, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri

He was born the son of the late James Clarence Lair and Della Margaret Burgess Lair, on March 14, 1926 in Moody, Missouri and died March 20, 2021 in West Plains, Missouri.

He was united in marriage December 24, 1947 in Las Vegas, Nevada to Rosa Lee Morris, who preceded him in death May 21, 2000.

He is survived by one son, Don Lair, West Plains, Missouri; three grandchildren, Janet, Barbara, husband Shawn, and Gina; six great grandchildren, Ashton, Devon, Audrey, Dane, Elizabeth, and Nicholas.

He was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Rosa Lee Lair; two brothers, James Noel and Victor, and four sisters, Opal, Nerine, Hazel, and Doris.

He had attended the West 160 Church of Christ in West Plains, Missouri. He loved to bowl and play billards.

Visitation will be Tuesday, March 23, 2021 from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, West Plains, Missouri.

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

Timothy Dean LaFevers

Timothy Dean LaFevers

Timothy Dean LaFevers, 60, son of the late Gerald D. LaFevers and Howeline McLain LaFevers, was born June 19, 1960 in West Plains, Missouri, and died March 21, 2021 at West Vue Nursing Home, West Plains, Missouri.

He is survived by two brothers, Gawaine LaFevers and wife, Toni, Chillicothe, Missouri and Randall LaFevers and (Melayne) Springfield, Missouri; one niece, LaNette Adkins and husband Dean, Oak Grove, Missouri; three great nephews, Kyle Wilkison and wife Skyler, Laclede, Missouri, Drew Wilkison and wife Brittany, Harrisonville, Missouri, and Dean Adkins III, Kansas City, Missouri; one great niece, Libby Adkins, Oak Grove, Missouri; four great great nephews, Mavrick Wilkison, Colson Wilkison, Trigger Hook, and Ledger Wilkison.

He is preceded in death by his parents.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 27, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.

Visitation will be Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains from 12 noon to 1:00 p.m.

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

Terry G. Hassell

Eva Virlean Ledbetter

Eva Virlean Ledbetter was born July 11, 1932 in Pottersville, Missouri to the late Arch Burch and Anna Hall, and departed this life March 18, 2021 at her home in Twin Bridges, Missouri.

She was united in marriage June 15, 1950 in West Plains, Missouri to W.J. Ledbetter, who preceded her in death September 27, 2013.

She is survived by nine children, Dale Ledbetter, Twin Bridges, Missouri; Dave Ledbetter, West Plains, Missouri; Dean Ledbetter, West Plains, Missouri; Dan Ledbetter and wife Tina, West Plains, Missouri; Don Ledbetter, Midway, Arkansas; Doris Hambelton and husband Guy, Gainesville, Missouri; Dal Ledbetter and wife Lori,Gainesville, Missouri; Doug Ledbetter, Hollister, Missouri, and Devin Ledbetter, Springfield, Missouri; one sister, Karen Browning, Lacey Springs, Alabama; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents; one stillborn son, William Charles Ledbetter; two brothers, Howard Hall and Leroy Burch, and one sister, Virda Mae Peterson.

She loved life, her flowers, gardening, and farm life. Words cannot sum up the effect this one woman’s life has had on so many of us. Our grief is heaven’s gain.

Graveside services will be Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Union Grove Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains

Alva Jr. Judd

Alva Jr. Judd

Alva Jr Judd was born October 29, 1929 in Rover, Missouri and departed this life March 16, 2021 at Shepherds View in Alton, Missouri
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He was united in marriage to Margarett Easley September 10, 1954, who preceded him in death.

He is survived by one son Randy Judd and wife Cheryl Rover, Missouri; two daughters Marilyn Harris, Oakwood, Georgia, Melva Kaye Watson, Eldon, Missouri; eight grandchildren Robin Watson, Aaron Judd, Dessa Carter, Eli Judd and wife Charity, Ashley Blount and husband Mark, Kayla Cruse and husband Dalton, Hope Judd and Caleb Harris and fiancé Madison Mitchell; thirteen great grandkids, Korra Judd, Bradley Carter, Brooklyn Carter, Kinsley Carter, Olivia Judd, Josiah Judd, Mark Blount II, Charlotte Blount, Alice Blount, Clara Blount, Emma Lou Blount, McKenzie Cruse and Madelyn Cruse and one great granddaughter on the way Raelynn Holman; three step great grandchildren Steven Foster and wife Holly, Amelia Foster and Mark Foster; three great great granddaughters Hayleigh Foster, Elyssa Foster, and Ruby Foster; one sister Kay Johnson and husband Dale; two sister in laws Catherine Judd and Marilee Barnard, and several nieces and nephews and a host of friends.

He is proceeded in death by his wife Margarett Judd; his parents, Alva and Alice Judd; his in laws, George and Jessie Easley; grandson, Todd Watson; three sisters Maxine Judd, Emogene Judd, and Shirley Jett; one brother Jack Judd; three brother in laws, Sam Jett, Bill Barnard, Jr Easley; one sister in law, Ada Easley; two great granddaughters Addison Carter, Raelyn Judd and Watson twins; step great great granddaughter Gemma Foster, and one granddaughter-in-law, Joy Watson.

He was a member of Pine Hill Pentecostal Church. He was a husband, father, grandfather and a farmer. He was retired from the Missouri State Highway Department. He was a wonderful husband, dad and grandfather. He loved to farm and raise cattle. He enjoyed his time with his kids and grandkids. He loved running dogs in his fox pen. He will forever be remembered for his quick wit and sense of humor always a jokester.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.

Visitation will be Friday, March 19, 2021 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.

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

Cassaundra Gish

Cassaundra Gish

A memorial service for Cassaundra Gish, 70, of West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11 A.M. Saturday, March 20, 2021, at West 160 Church of Christ.

Cassaundra Gish passed away on March 9, 2021. She was born December 24, 1950 in Midland, Texas. She was the daughter of Bob and Lorraine Maroney.

Cassaundra Gish met the love of her life in Edwin Gish and they were married for 47 wonderful years.

Cassaundra loved cooking for her family and friends. She was an artist who won awards for her dough art, paintings, sculptures, and created amazing stained glass. Cassaundra was a very active member of West 160 Church of Christ and loved her congregation dearly. There was rarely a day that the church doors were open that she wasn’t in attendance. There was no doubt that God was number one in her life… Some of her close friends said it best “she was an angel walking amongst us”.

Cassaundra is survived by her three children Cheramie Reeder, Tiffani Gish, and Charles Gish. Her four grandchildren are Wyatt Cooper, Carson Cooper, Harper Coltrain, and Adalyn Reeder. She is also survived by one sibling, brother Rusty Maroney, and sister-n-law Kelly Stark.

Cassaundra is preceded in death by her parents, husband Edwin Gish, grandson Ty Cooper, brother Rick Maroney, and sister Tracy Maroney.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Southern Christian Children’s Home – www.schome.org – or mailed to West 160 COC / 10104 County RD. 8010 / West Plains, Missouri 65775

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