Ashley Ellison-Stokes, daughter of Debra Baird Ellison and the late Roger Ellison, was born June 13, 1989 in West Plains, Missouri and died January 17, 2019 in Sullivan, Missouri, at the age of 29 years.
She was united in marriage June 23, 2011 in Ottumwa, Iowa to her best friend, Ashley LeDawn Stokes.
She is survived by her best friend and spouse for eight years, Ashley LeDawn Stokes, and was engaged to Clayton Rice; her mother Debra Baird Ellison; four children, Kyzler, Karsyn, Rhemi, and Waylynn; two brothers, Jeff Baird and wife Amanda; Kyle Lewis; four sisters, Chelsea Ellison; Jennifer Morris and fiancée, Tim Jackson; Jackie Morris, and Jamie Morris.
She was preceded in death by her father Roger Ellison.
She was a very outgoing person who loved to make others happy. Her children were her whole world.
Funeral services will be Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Visitation will be Friday, January 25, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. also at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Graveside services for Richard McCameron, age 81, of Cumberland Gap, Tennessee, formerly of Thayer, Missouri, will be held on Saturday, January 19, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the McCameron Cemetery west of Thayer, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Maureen Cover Calvin was born in Downey, California, the daughter of George Martin and Vida Abrahams Martin on February 3, 1934 and departed this life on January 14, 2019 in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 84 years.
She is survived by one stepson, George Cover; two step-granddaughters, Amanda Doth and Aimee Walton; many cousins; countless friends in California and Missouri; many devoted employees at Cover Lumber Company; and her special dog, Sydney.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dan Cover; her parents, George and Vida Martin; and one brother, George Martin.
Maureen grew up on a ranch in Ramona, California. While growing up, she learned of her love for animals. After a family vacation trip to her Dad’s family home in Thayer, Missouri, they decided to move to Missouri.
She graduated from Thayer High School where she was a majorette. After graduation, she returned to California where she worked for Catalina Swimsuit Company, working in the design department as well as modeling. She also worked for a dermatologist in Hollywood/Beverly Hills meeting many celebrities.
She returned to Thayer to care for her widowed father with the hopes of returning with him to California. Meanwhile, she met Dan Cover. They shared a common interest in the environment and decided to marry. They donated several farms to the Conservation Department.
Maureen loved and was devoted to her family, friends and employees. She will truly be missed by all that knew her.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, January 17, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, January 17, 2019 from 1:00 PM until the service time.
Interment will be held at the Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. of Thayer, Missouri.
Mary Frances Combs Hall was born in Couch, Missouri, the daughter of Edd Rogers and Stella Johnston Rogers on July 31, 1930 and departed this life on January 13, 2019 in Alton, Missouri, at the age of 88 years.
She was united in marriage to Ralph Combs on October 21, 1947 in Couch Missouri. He preceded her in death on April 10, 1987. She was united in marriage to Leo Hall on August 24, 1991 in Thayer, Missouri. He preceded her in death on November 8, 2013.
She is survived by several very special nieces and nephews; one brother-in-law, Don Combs and wife, Gaye, of West Plains, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Virginia Combs of Summersville, Missouri; two special friends, Neta Clinton Frase and Lucrecia DuBois; and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Combs; her husband, Leo Hall; her parents, Edd and Stella Rogers; five brothers; and three sisters.
Mary was a member of the Myrtle Freewill Baptist Church and faithfully attended when her health permitted. She was also a former member of the Garfield Freewill Baptist Church for many devoted years.
Mary and Ralph enjoyed spending summer vacations together. Sometimes it was just the two of them, other times it was with their family members.
After her marriage to Leo, she enjoyed being a farm wife, working with Leo to improve their farm at Myrtle and raising beef cattle.
She truly loved her time spent outdoors in her yard, tending to her flowerbeds. She loved all different types of flowers and shrubs and could tell you the name of every one.
Mary always enjoyed time spent with her nieces, especially the slumber parties. This made for long lasting memories for all.
Mary will be remembered as a devoted wife, a loving and caring aunt, and a friend to all. She will truly be missed by all that knew her.
Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 at 1:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Darrell Strain and Brother Jarvis Reed officiating.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 16, 2019 from 12:00 PM until service time at the Carter Funeral Home in Thayer.
Interment will be held at the Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. of Thayer, Missouri.
Mary was always willing to lend a helping hand, offer advice, tell stories, and most importantly love hugely, openly, and indiscriminately. Some will miss hearing her reminisce about life growing up. Others will remember precious memories of her throughout her life, such as picking and canning vegetables, her delicious cooking, and simple conversations held throughout her home. People will never look at certain things without being reminded of Mary; a pot of homemade chicken noodles; a fresh baked cobbler cooling from the oven; a baby being rocked to sleep; a basket of yarn waiting to be crocheted; or an open romance novel placed on an arm of a chair waiting to be finished.
We say goodbye to the woman who touched many. To the woman who never let a soul leave the kitchen table without a full stomach. The wonderful lady who spoke her mind when needed but also knew when to help make and keep the peace. The loving mom and grandma who had the best quirky sayings, warmest hugs, most welcoming home, biggest smiles, loudest laughs, and endless amounts of love. This strong willed woman who raised eight children who in turn will pass on all those life learned lessons upon their children and the many more generations to come. These lessons, the memories made, and the love shared means Mary is truly everlasting in all of us for we must remember in our time of pain “the ones that love us never really leave us”. We simply gain another angel to look over us and greet us once again when our time has come. And oh what a glorious angel heaven hss gained.
Mary Fienhold lived a blessed life with many loved ones. She was the daughter of loving parents, Homer and Sallie Davis. Mary admitted we didn’t have much but we never did without. She was one of eleven children which meant many siblings to grow up with and share chores. She married Gerald Fienhold on January 1, 1955. They had eight children followed by many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. After 12 years apart it only seems appropriate Mary was called back to Gerald on the day of their 64th Anniversary for which they were finally able to kiss above the stars.
Mary is survived by three sons, Randal Fienhold, John Fienhold, and Andrew Fienhold; four daughters, Gail Ellis and husband, Garry, Sandra Winfree and husband, Jim, Daryla Lash and husband, Dennis, Jeri Luna and husband, Kevin; twenty grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; a brother, Jerry Davis and wife, Nancy; two sisters, Freda Bridges and Martha Sims.
She is preceded in death by her parents; husband, Gerald; a son Charles; a daughter-in-law, Julie Fienhold; grandson Jeffry Ellis; four brothers, Mack, Burl, Jim, and Darel, and three sisters, Sue, Patsy, and Helen.
Funeral services for Mary Fienhold will be Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home, West Plains with Pastor Dennis Leonard officiating.
Mary will lie in state from 11:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 4, 2019 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.
Burial will be Udall Cemetery, Ozark County, Missouri under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Carroll Gene Garrison, 78, of Myrtle, Missouri went on to be with the Lord on January 1, 2019 while surrounded by his family at his home in Myrtle. He was born on January 7, 1940 to Herman and Lucille Garrison. He married Emma Mays on May 9, 1959 and she survives.
Also surviving are his children, Sheila and husband, David Miller, of Koshkonong, Missouri; Tim Garrison and wife, Sarah, of Myrtle, Missouri; Phillip Garrison and wife, Angie, of Myrtle, Missouri; Phyllis and husband, David Fry, of Mountain Home, Arkansas; Lynn and husband, Dan Lawrence, of Nixa, Missouri; Gail Burr of Thayer, Missouri; Shirley and husband, Ron Brown, of Choctaw, Oklahoma; and Jimmy Cox and wife, Kim, of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Also, eleven grandchildren, Anita (Brian) Sturgeon of West Plains, Missouri, Monica (Mike) Van Gent of Okinawa, Japan, Ashley (Anthony) Garrison of Paragould, Arkansas, Stephanie Tarlton (Michael) of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Kassi Burr of Thayer, Missouri, Joshua Miller of Springfield, Missouri, Andrew Garrison of Myrtle, Missouri, Robert Cox of Denver, Colorado, Jonathan Cox of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, Anna Garrison of Myrtle, Missouri, and Jessica Brown of Choctaw, Oklahoma; and thirteen great-grandchildren, Callie, Jobe, Emmy, Paisley, Lainey, Colby, Kailee, Kale, Danny, Noah, Matthew, Bella and Gabriel. Carroll’s surviving siblings include, Tom Garrison and wife, Jessie Mae, of Myrtle, Missouri, David Garrison and wife, Brenda, of Myrtle, Missouri, Steve Garrison and wife, Rochelle, of Sturkie, Arkansas, and Kathy Huddleston and husband, Roger, of Alton, Missouri; and one sister-in-law, Betty Garrison of Thayer, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Herman and Lucille Garrison; one brother, Bill Garrison; and one grandson, Danny Lawrence.
He was a life-long Christian and attended Byrd Church for over fifty years, where he served as a deacon of the church. He worked as a cattle farmer for forty years for Loewer Oak Farms. He enjoyed serving his community and was Fire Chief at the Myrtle Fire Department for over thirty years. He was very unselfish and was always ready to help anyone in need.
He was a truthful and wise man. His family will never forget his teachings. His most monumental quote to the family was, “Love God with all your heart and your neighbor as yourself.” Luke 10:27
Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Byrd Church in Myrtle, Missouri with Brother Richard Todd officiating.
Family will receive friends on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. of Thayer.
Kenneth Steinkoenig went to be with the Lord Saturday, December 29th, 2018 at the age of 86 years.
He is survived by his wife, Judith, of sixty-one years; five daughters; fifteen grandchildren; eight great grandchildren; three brothers and one sister.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Wilbur and Esther Steinkeonig, and one sister.
He served in the Navy and Marines and was Korean War Veteran.
He was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him.
Funeral service will be Friday, January 4, 2019 at 10:30 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Visitation time will be Thursday, January 3rd, 2019 from 6:00 to 8:00 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.
Richard LeRoy Goans was born in Willow Springs, Missouri, the son of Paul F. Goans and Mary Jane Ryan Goans on January 4, 1940, and departed this life on December 29, 2018 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 78 years.
He was united in marriage to Ruth Wrenfrow on May 22, 1965 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife, Ruth Goans of the home, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; three children, Rick Goans of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Edward Goans and wife, Beverly, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and Andrew Goans of Springfield, Missouri; three grandchildren, Whitney Vogler and husband, Levi, of Thayer, Missouri, and Tyler and Cortney Goans of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; one sister, Nellie Blackburn of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; one special niece, Mary Lynn and husband, Chuck, of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; other relatives; and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Paul and Mary Goans; and two brothers, William and John Mullin.
Richard was an Airman of the United States Airforce, serving his country proudly for several years.
He worked for the Mammoth Spring State Park for many dedicated years. He also worked at RAM auto parts.
Richard enjoyed looking at antique cars. He also loved listening to bluegrass music and playing along on his guitar. His most favorite thing to do was spending time with his three grandchildren.
Richard was a loving and devoted husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend. He will truly be missed by all that knew him.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, January 4, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Family will receive friends on Friday, January 4, 2019 from 1:00 PM until service time.
Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Josie Willadean Hill, daughter of the late Alfred Watts and Nancy Jane Begley Watts, was born January 16, 1928 in Bruno, Arkansas and died December 28, 2018 in West Plains, Missouri.
She was united in marriage on June 1, 1953 to David Henry Hill, who preceded her in death May 31, 2017.
She is survived by three sons, Paul James Hill and wife Teresa; Thomas Bealfred Hill and wife Sandy; Timothy Dale Hill and wife Karen; one brother Troy Watts; twelve grandchildren, Matthew Hill, Joshua Hill, Sharon DeVore, Sarah Dillon, Rachel Keiss, Michael Hill, Mary McCallister, Andrew Hill, Allegra Hill, Chase Briscoe, Alexandria Briscoe, and Brooke Briscoe; fourteen great grandchildren, Violet Hill, Justice Hill, Henry Hill, Catherine Hill, Titus Dillon, Troy DeVore, Emry DeVore, Adalyn DeVore, Cass Hill, Penelope Hill, Coby DeVore, Daniel Keiss, Marian Hill, and Ainsley Dillon.
She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband; one son, Daniel Hill; two sisters, and one brother.
Funeral services for Josie Willadean Hill will be Saturday, December 29, 2018 at 10:00 a.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri with Pastor John Marshall officiating.
Visitation will be held Saturday, December 29, 2018 from 9:00 to 10:00 a.m. also at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.
Burial will be in Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
