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Mark Gerdes

Mark Lynn Gerdes, age 60, of Pottersville, Missouri, came into this world on July 27, 1963, in Saan Bernardino, California, the son of Malvin and Ester (Knox) Gerdes and passed away on April 27, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri.

Mark married the love of his life Regina Riddle on March 9, 1984, in West Plains, Missouri. They were happily married for forty years.

Mark was an avid fisherman his favorite fish were bass and strippers. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Mark was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife Regina; one son Justin Gerdes, wife Amy of Pottersville, Missouri; one daughter, Andrea Gerdes, husband Bradley Thomas of Alabama; one brother Mike Gerdes of West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Suszanna Huckabee of West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren, Mackenzie Roberts, Bryson Gerdes, Brayden Gerdes, Naveah Gerdes, Aila-wren Thomas; two great-great grandchildren Hunter Roberts and Tyriec Peoples Jr; several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Jack Gerdes and Melvin Gerdes.

Graveside Services for Mark Gerdes, Age 60, of Pottersville, Missouri, will be held on Friday May 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. At the Pottersville Cemetery. Pottersville, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in West Plains, Missouri.

Hazle Maire Miller

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Hazle Maire Miller, 94, of Thomasville, Missouri, came into this world on September 18, 1929, in Eminence, Missouri, the daughter of Asa and Bertha Daves and passed away on April 23, 2024, in Alton, Missouri.

She was united in marriage March 9, 1946, in Alton, Missouri to Arnold Miller who preceded her in death on June 12, 2014.

She is survived by three grandchildren; Cheryl Judd and husband Randy of Rover, Missouri, Chad Daugherty and wife Jessica of Thomasville, Missouri, and Jennifer Kight and husband JR of Thomasville, Missouri; one brother, Bud Daves and wife Wanda of Thomasville, Missouri; nine great-grandchildren; Kayla, Hope, Emma, Gracie, Addy, Olivia, Kaitlyn, Rylin and Dalton; two great-great-grandchildren, McKenzie, and Madelyn; fourteen step-grandchildren; and one son-in-law, Gerald Daugherty.

She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; one son, Harold Miller; one daughter, Mirland Daugherty; one brother, Marvin Daves; and one sister, Lillie Miller.

Hazle liked to read in her spare time, to do embroidery, she loved her church and church family at the Pine Hill Assembly, Thomasville, Missouri. Hazle was the last founding member of the church. She was a kind and caring lady; she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Hazle was loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed.

Funeral Services for Hazle Maire Miller, age 94, of Thomasville, Missouri, will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. With visitation at 1:00 until service time at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in West Plains, Missouri. Services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc.- West Plains, Missouri.

Nadezhda Kryshtal

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Nadezhda (Nadia) Kryshtal, 70, of Willow Springs, Missouri passed away on April 23, 2024, at her home. Nadia was born January 15, 1954, in Korkino, Chelyabinsk Oblast, to Aleksey Nadtochayev and Nina Vasilchenkova. Nadia was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend: the heart and soul of her family. She was a well-loved member of the community, known for her kind heart and soul. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her nine children, seventeen grandchildren, her brothers, sisters and extended family.

From this life into the loving arms of God, Nadia is now home. Our Lord and Savior took her home to begin her heavenly life, reunited with her husband, two children and all loved ones.

To our Mother in Heaven, thank you for always loving us and guiding us. Even though you are no longer here with us, we can still feel your love guiding us. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain. We love you, we will miss you always, until we meet again.

Graveside Services will be on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery of Pomona, Missouri at 10:00 a.m.

Family has asked in lieu of flowers to please make memorials to the charity of your choice.

Services under the care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – West Plains, Missouri

Kathleen (Kathy) Fowler

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Kathleen (Kathy) Fowler, age 74, the beloved daughter of the late Herbert and Helen Shilvock and dear wife of Charles Fowler.She was the cherished sister of Rita (The late Stanley) Leganski, the late Bob Wroblewski, the late Gregory Shilvock, and the late Donald Shilvock. The dearest aunt to Susan Pyle, Michael (Diane) Leganski, the late Joseph Leganski. Amy (Chris) Rodriguez and Jeffrey Shilvock.
Much-loved niece of the late Bill (Mildred) Shilvock and cousin of the late George (Debbie) Underwood, Billy (Pat) Shilvock, Anna Underwood, Mike Freiman, and many other aunts, uncles and cousins.
Great aunt to Derek (Michelle) Pyle.and PFC Adler Shilvock.
Great-great aunt to Riley Pyle and Riko Pyle.
Dear long time friend of Barbara Eakin and other friends.

Kathleen (Kathy) Fowler passed away April 20, 2024, in Branson, Missouri.

Funeral services will be held on Thursday, April 25, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Interment will be on Thursday, April 25, 2024, in Jeff Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.

John David Robinson

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John David Robinson from Mammoth Spring, Arkansas was reunited with his wife, Marlene, in Heaven, seven days after her death. He died on April 15, 2024, while walking to his turkey blind on his farm. He was 85 years old.

John David was born on April 17, 1938, in Many Islands, Arkansas. He was the youngest of four children born to Grover and Ruby Robinson. The family moved to Mammoth Spring where he was introduced to Marlene by his friend Bill Russell. He was united in marriage to Marlene Reeves on June 3, 1959, at the First Baptist Church in Mammoth Spring. The couple have two girls, Monica Gail, and Kathryn. John and Marlene were married for 64 years.

John David worked as a carpenter before he was hired at the Mammoth Spring National Fish Hatchery until he retired January 3, 1995, after 29 plus years. He could raise just about any kind of fish and kept Spring River stocked with Bass, Crappie, Tiger Muskie, etc. He was instrumental in raising Stripers for lakes. He was often frustrated when “college” men came and killed the fish he was raising due to their experiments. He was also a cattle farmer and avid hunter. He enjoyed fishing (of course!), along with hunting deer, turkey, pheasants, and quail. He loved fur trapping on the Spring River, especially with his brother, Joe T.

John David is survived by his daughters Monica Gail Andrews (Don) and Kathryn Anderson (Gary), grandsons, Tanner Andrews and Eric Anderson, and a great-grandson, Carson Andrews, nieces, Sue Hampton, and Donna Brooker.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Marlene; sisters, Geneva Whiteside, Cecilia Dukich, and brother, Joseph T. Robinson; niece Shirley Honeycutt; parents, Grover and Ruby Robinson.

Graveside Services will be on Friday, April 19, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Thayer Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri.

Services will be officiated by Brother Chris Powers.

Services under the care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri.

Delores Susan Wheeler

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Delores Susan Midgett Wheeler
Susan M. Wheeler was born December 18, 1953, in Jarvisburg, North Carolina, and departed this life in Foley, Alabama on April 14, 2024. She was united in marriage to Joel Wheeler in August 25, 1973 in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
She was survived by her husband of 50 years, Joel Wheeler of Foley, Alabama, one son, Benjamin A. Wheeler and wife, Marilynn of Thayer, Missouri; two daughters Amanda M. Clark and husband, Eric of Brookland, Arkansas, and Rebecca S. Roode and husband Beau of Foley, Alabama; six grandchildren Jordan, Paityn, Kinsey, Savannah, Aubry, and Blakely; two siblings, sister, Pati Doxey of Virginia Beach, Virginia, and brother, Marvin Lee Midgett, III; many nieces and nephews, other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin L. Midgett, Jr. and Sylvia Dorla Midgett.
She was a member of the Foley Church of Christ, where her husband is a minister of 27 years. She loved BIG and had a strong belief that every person and thing on this Earth was special because it was made by God and “God don’t make no junk”. Because of the value she saw in others, she set a great example of following and bringing others to Christ. Her motto in life was Philippians 4:13 which states, “I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me” and she quoted it often. Sue was a homemaker, and her husband, children and especially grandchildren were her biggest joy. In her younger years, her days were spent taking care of her family, babysitting, crafting, gardening and was well-known in Missouri for her cake and cookie cake-making, along with her decorating skills. She loved teaching Bible class whether it was for children, teenage girls or women. Later in life she continued servicing others through beautiful card making and phone calls. Her family and friends will miss her greatly.
Visitation will be on Wednesday, April 17, 2024, from 11:30– 1:00 pm, followed by the funeral services at the Foley church of Christ in Foley, Alabama. Minister, Ben Wright will be officiating the services.

The graveside and burial will be held at 11:00am at Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri, on Monday, April 22, 2024.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting donations be made to Snook Christian Academy in honor of her.

Snook Christian Academy

18930 CR 28

Foley, AL 36535

Susan Marie Milburn

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Susan Marie Milburn, 78, of West Plains, Missouri, came into this world on October 25, 1945, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Kermit and Berdetta DeLadurantey and passed away on April 8, 2024, in West Plains, Missouri.

She is survived by three sons, Charlie Wharton and wife Melissa of Willow Springs, Missouri, Bryan Wharton and wife Tanya of Springfield, Missouri, Darrell Milburn of West Plains, Missouri, one daughter, Lisa Russo and husband David of Temecula, California, two brothers, Joeseph DeLadurantey of Queens Creek, Arizona, Michael DeLadurantey of Newport Beach, California, one sister, Cynthia DeLadurantey of Angier, North Carolina; ten grandchildren, and two great- grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one child Marni Kay Stubbs. And her significant partner for over 30 years, Bill Johnson.

Susan liked to go shopping, and was always looking for a good bargain, she loved her animals, she worked at the West Plains Senior Center. She was a kind and caring lady, with a kind heart for everyone. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Susan was loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed.

Graveside Services for Susan Marie Milburn, Age 78, of West Plains, Missouri, will be held on Saturday April 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. At the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Pomona, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in West Plains, Missouri.

Marlene Robinson

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Marlene Robinson joined the Choir in Heaven on April 8, 2024 at the age of 82. She was a wonderful Christian wife, mother, and grandmother.

Marlene was born on November 27, 1941, in Camp, Arkansas. She grew up in Thayer, Missouri. She was united in marriage to John David Robinson on June 3, 1959, at the First Baptist Church in Mammoth Spring. The couple have two girls, Monica Gail, and Kathryn. John and Marlene were married 64 years.

Marlene was a homemaker until Gail started Kindergarten. She then started working for Mammoth Spring School as a Kindergarten aide. This job led her to a preschool teaching position for a home based program and center based program through Northcentral Arkansas Development Council. She loved working with children and helping their families.

Marlene loved growing flowers in the yard. Irises were her favorite and she had numerous varieties to enjoy. She also enjoyed raising chickens. She taught Sunday School for many years until her memory faded. During the last few years, Alzheimer’s disease took her memory; however, she still knew all the hymns and enjoyed singing in the choir. Marlene was devoted and faithful to Jesus, her husband, and her family.

Marlene is survived by her husband, John David, daughters Monica Gail Andrews (Don) and Kathryn Anderson (Gary), grandsons, Tanner Andrews and Eric Anderson, a great-grandson, Carson Andrews, and a brother, Larry Reeves (Lois).

Marlene was preceded in death by her father, Earl Reeves, mother, Joyce Rogers, sisters Earlene Simmons and Rudeen Poulette, and a brother, Rudy Reeves.

Graveside Services will be on Thursday, April 11, 2024, at 11:00 a.m., at the Thayer, Cemetery. Brother Chris Powers of the First Baptist Church of Mammoth Spring, Missouri, will be officiating.

Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri.

Rosa Maud Collins

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Rosa Maud Collins, Dora, Missouri, was born on February 19, 1930, in Bigelow, Kansas, to Eldon and Pansy (Collins) Carter. She passed away March 18, 2024, in Gainesville, Missouri at the age of 94.

Rosa married the love of her life, Windol Collins, on November 27, 1946. They were blessed with eight children.

Rosa loved to piece and quilt beautiful quilts and grow flowers of all kinds. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very special to her and she loved spending time with all of them. Rosa never met a stranger and liked to visit everyone. She will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

She is survived by four children: Tony Collins and wife Judy, Dora, Missouri; Julie Pippin and husband Don, Gainesville, Missouri; Anita Cobb and husband Aubrey, Strafford, Missouri; and Melody Golay, Tecumseh, Missouri; one daughter-in-law Alma Collins; one son-in-law Marion Parks; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She is also survived by six siblings: Larry Carter, Averill Carter, Bill Carter, Gladys Wyas, Violet Wake and Lena Shipley; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four children: Madena Lakey, Allen Collins, Marlon Collins, Nancy Parks; son-in-law Dale Chisam; grandson, Ethan Golay; great- granddaughter, Sherronna Carson, and siblings Carl Carter and Naomi Dominguez.

Memorial Contributions for Sweeton Pond Cemetery may be left at the Carter Funeral Home, Inc.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. At the Carter Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Friday, March 22, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m.

Interment will be on Saturday March 22, 2024, in the Sweeton Pond Cemetery, Dora, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in West Plains, Missouri.

Cindy Drye Botard

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Cindy Leigh Drye Botard was born the daughter of Billy A and Hazel M Drye on May 30, 1962, in Kansas City, Missouri and died March 5, 2024, in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 61 years.

She is survived by her husband, Elton, of the home in Thayer, Missouri; one daughter, Samantha Leigh Whiteside and husband, Devin of Tulsa, Oklahoma; three stepdaughters, Amanda Crawford and husband Mark of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Shalyn Barton and husband Sam of Alton, Missouri, Brittany Collins and husband Brent of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; nine grandsons, Christian, Cole, Connor, and Camden Whiteside, Blain and Keaton Nicholson, Kadon Botard and Sagan Taylor, Creek Collins; two granddaughters; Charlotte Whiteside and Willow Collins; and many other cousins, relatives, and friends.

She was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Chloe Joy Whiteside, her parents, Billy A and Hazel M Drye and her grandparents, of whom she always had a unique, special relationship with her grandmother Gertie Drye.

Cindy grew up in Kansas City until she was in fourth grade, and then moved back to the family farm in Thayer where she enjoyed playing with her many cousins on the homestead. After graduating high school, Cindy obtained her nursing degree from Southwest Missouri State University.

She was an actively involved mom and always let Samantha participate in all the activities she wanted, playing chauffeur whenever needed. She was the PTA parent, classroom mom, and happy to host parties and play dates.

Cindy and Elton married on her birthday, May 30, in 1997. She liked to joke and tease that they got married on her birthday so there were less dates to remember. Cindy worked as a registered nurse until surviving breast cancer at 32. She worked in home health and touched many patients’ lives over the years.

Following this she was instrumental in assisting Elton in their woodworking business, Oak River Woodworking, as they traveled the country attending many arts and crafts fairs. Her artistic talent was rivaled only by her mother’s. In her later years, she lovingly cared for her mother and father as they aged.

She will be missed by all who knew her, most of all her family.

Funeral services will be held on Friday, March 8, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.

Interment will be on Friday, March 8, 2024, in Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.