Funeral services for Carolyn Lancaster, 67, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Wednesday, June 29, 2016 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with Joseph Girdley officiating.
She was born the daughter of Raymond Girdley and Beatrice Hart Girdley, on December 15, 1948 in West Plains, Missouri and died June 16, 2016 in West Plains, Missouri.
She was united in marriage June 16, 1969 in West Plains, Missouri to Michael Lancaster, who preceded her in death December 9, 2014.
She is survived by two children, Michael Lancaster and his wife Sarah, Pottersville, Missouri, and Heather Arvidson and her husband Walter, West Plains; ten grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
Brenda Tucker, 59, West Plains, Missouri, died June 12, 2016 at her home in West Plains, Missouri.
She was born the daughter of the late Gerald Tucker and Helen Akins Tucker, on April 18, 1957 in Rockford, Illinois.
She is survived by two children, Jerry Taylor, Springfield, Missouri and Shawn Tucker, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Bob Tucker and wife Julie, Doniphan, Missouri; five sisters, Carol Kight and husband, Clifford, West Plains, Missouri; Phyllis Worthington, Springfield, Missouri; Sharon Pankey and husband, Bertie, West Plains, Missouri; Debbie Hubbard, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, and Kay Robinson and husband, Vaden, Camdenton, Tennessee; three grandchildren, Jacob Anderson, Willow Springs, Missouri; Annastasia Tucker, West Plains, Missouri, and Jaden Emberton, Springfield, Missouri; four special friends, Diana Wiley, Sharon Owens, Donna Taylor, and Rhonda Powell.
Sandra Bee Burgett, age 77, of Thayer, died at 6:36 AM Thursday, June 9, 2016 at her home near Thayer. Arrangements were handled by Carter Funeral Home, INC in Thayer, Missouri.
Frances Marie (Williams) Sanders was born the daughter of Marvin Elza Williams and Eva May (Combs) Williams on August 27, 1927, in Couch, Missouri, and departed this life on June 3, 2016, at Shepherd’s View Assisted Living in Alton, Missouri, at the age of 88 years.
She was united in marriage on March 29, 1944, at Pocahontas, Arkansas, to Carl Franklin Sanders, who preceded her in death on December 29, 1982.
She is survived by her daughter, Dianne Lawrence and husband, Jim of Couch, Missouri; her grandson, Jeff Lawrence and wife, Sandy of Couch; two great-grandchildren, Jake Lawrence and wife, Mindy of Thayer, Missouri, and Sara Sorrell and husband, Anthony of Springfield, Missouri; three great-great grandchildren, Mya, Jarrett, and Shyann, all of Thayer; two sisters-in-law, Ruth Williams of Van Buren, Missouri, and Jessilee Sanders of West Plains, Missouri; two nephews, Edward Sanders of Memphis, Tennessee, and Allen Sanders of Alton, Missouri; one niece, Donna (Sanders) Hayes and husband, Mike of West Plains; three great-nephews, Brian, Mark, and Nathan Sanders; one great-niece, Courtney (Sanders) Smith; one aunt, Louise Combs; several cousins; other relatives, and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Eva Williams; her husband, Carl Sanders; her brother, Waldo Williams; father-in-law, Robert Sanders, Sr.; mother-in-law, Vertie (Russell) Sanders and step mother-in-law, Minnie (Baker) Sanders; two brothers-in-law, Oren Sanders and Robert Sanders, Jr.; one sister-in-law, Vesta Sanders; a dear friend, Malcolm German; several uncles, aunts, and cousins; and many classmates, neighbors, and friends.
Frances was a graduate of Alton High School with the class of 1945. She and local classmates retained a very close relationship and looked forward to attending the Alton Alumni Meeting together each year.
She was a farm lady, working faithfully along side her husband, Carl on their dairy and beef cattle farm, until his untimely death at the age of 60. Frances continued operation and management of the farm with assistance from her family and other young men in the community until her retirement. She was a hard worker, and strived to fulfill her goal of maintaining a successful farming operation. Above all, she enjoyed living on her favorite hill on the family farm in Oregon County.
After retirement, Frances enjoyed working in her garden, growing beautiful flowers, cooking, especially her famous apple pie, and traveling. Excitement would grow as each travel date approached for pending trips aboard travel buses with new found friends or the numerous shopping trips and shared birthday dinners with good friends.
She was a Christian and a long-time member of the Garfield Free Will Baptist Church, where she faithfully attended and enjoyed studying God’s Word, singing gospel songs, and the fellowship of friends and neighbors.
Even as she struggled with the trials of her illness, her faith never wavered as she faced each day with courage, determination, and grace.
She was affectionately given several different names throughout the years such as mom, grandma, grandma Frances, Miss Frances, Francie, and even old man Frances by those who loved her and knew her best.
Frances loved her family and was so proud to be blessed with the fifth generation. She will be remembered as a dedicated wife, mother, and grandmother and a loyal friend and neighbor. She will be missed by her family, friends, her Shepherd’s View family, and the community in which she lived.
Funeral services will be held Sunday, June 5, 2016, at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri, with Brother Keith Combs, Brother Jake Lawrence, and Brother Richard Robinson officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the funeral home.
Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or Gideon’s International and may be left at the funeral home.
Robert Lee Caldwell was born the son of Roy Lee Caldwell and Amy (Thompson) Caldwell on May 25, 1947, in Couch, Missouri, and died June 2, 2016, at his home in Lanton, Missouri, at the age of 69 years.
He was united in marriage on June 11, 1966, at Alton, Missouri, to Marie Clapp.
He is survived by his wife, Marie Caldwell of the home in Lanton, Missouri; one daughter, Michelle Parrish and husband, Chad of Koshkonong, Missouri; two sons, Rusty Lee Caldwell and fiancee, Chastity of Koshkonong, Missouri and Ryan Caldwell and wife, Devon of Grubville, Missouri; six grandchildren; two great grandchildren and a host of other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one brother, James Caldwell; and one sister, Ginger Ann Neal.
As many will remember, Robert enjoyed hard work. He was a dairy farmer for many years. Later, he, along with his wife, Marie, owned and operated Lanton Crossroad Convenience store in Lanton, Missouri. He enjoyed his family, especially spending time with his grandkids. Robert was as avid reader and enjoyed attending auctions.
He will truly be missed by his family, friends and neighbors.
Graveside were held, Monday, June 6, 2016 at 2:00 PM at the State Line Cemetery, Moko, Arkansas with Brother Jason Roberts officiating.
Elsie May (Armstrong) Holman was born the daughter of Van Buren Armstrong and Martha Priscilla (Cozort) Armstrong on January 9, 1939, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and departed this life May 31, 2016, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 77 years.
She was united in marriage on January 27, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois, to Bob Holman, who preceded her in death on March 15, 2002.
She is survived by four daughters, Vanessa Leah Farkas and husband, Patrick of Rogersville, Missouri, Malisa Lynn Boring and husband, Tony of Seymour, Missouri, Teresa Leann Latham of Nikiski, Alaska, and Lesa Linnea Ehret and husband, Steve of Thayer, Missouri; six grandchildren, Jody Holman, Brian Brashear, Boyd Brashear, Bobby Latham, Jon Ehret and Chelsea Ehret; eight great grandchildren; two sisters, Geneva Smith of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas and Veneda Dillard of Pontiac, Michigan; one brother, David Armstrong of Kansas; and many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Van Buren and Martha Armstrong; her husband, Bob Holman; four sisters, Wilma Cherry, Nadine Smith Jeanette Romine and Thelma Armstrong; and two brothers, Cloyse Armstrong and Pete Armstrong.
Elsie was a member of the Thayer Church of Christ and attended as long as health permitted. She was a seamstress and worked in garment manufacturing. She was a farm wife and was also an avid gardener.
Elsie will truly be missed by her family and all who knew her.
Funeral services were held, Saturday, June 4, 2016 at 11:00 AM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer with Shawn Deree officiating.
Michael Joe Wicker was born the son of Bobby Joe Wicker and Anita Jewell (Ehrhardt) Wicker on December 27, 1956, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and departed this life on May 28, 2016, in Hot Springs, Arkansas, at the age of 59 years.
He was united in marriage on March 3, 1980, at Thayer, Missouri, to Misti Harkleroad.
He is survived by his father, Bobby Joe Wicker and wife Linda of Myrtle, Missouri; one son, Tommy Joe Wicker of Wichita, Kansas; one sister, Kim Davis and husband, Ron of Thayer, Missouri; one niece, Brianna Crase and husband, Adam of Thayer, Missouri; two uncles, Herbert Wicker of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and W.C. Wicker of Indiana; one aunt, Connie Jean Hackworth of Bethalto, Illinois, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Anita Wicker.
Michael will be remembered as a talented musician. He played in numerous bands, including Back Flash and Southern Edge. He will also be remembered for his love of car racing.
He was of the Assembly of God faith and attended First Assembly of God church in Thayer for several years.
Michael will truly be missed by his family and many friends.
Funeral Services for Michael Joe Wicker, age 59, of Hardy, Arkansas will be held Wednesday, June 01, 2016, at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer Missouri.
Visitation will be from 1:00 until service time.
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Burial will be in the Myrtle Cemetery, Myrtle, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, INC in Thayer.
Funeral services for David Eugene Smith, 43, West Plains, Missouri, will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at 1:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains with Ty Cotter officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.
He was born the son of the late George Eugene Smith and Wanda Lee Edmonds Smith, on October 12, 1972 in Kansas City, Kansas and died May 27, 2016 in West Plains, Missouri.
He was united in marriage July 19, 2013 in West Plains, Missouri to Caitlin Harris.
He is survived by his wife, Caitlin Harris Smith, of the home, West Plains, Missouri; one daughter, Brittany LaDawn Hayes and husband Andrew, West Plains, Missouri; two brothers, George L. Smith and wife Janet, Olathe, Kansas and Marty Mayfield and wife April, West Plains; four sisters, Marla Humble, Olathe, Kansas, Pat Archambeau and husband, Kenny, Olathe, Kansas, Monna Newman, Olathe, Kansas, and Dawn Cotter and husband Jody, Mountain Home, Arkansas.
Graveside services for William Lee Collins, 65, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 5:00 p.m., Tuesday, May 31, 2016, at Siloam Springs Cemetery under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
He was born the son of Anna Jean Collins and the late Basil Odell Collins, on July 24, 1950 in Howell County, Missouri and died May 26, 2016 in West Plains, Missouri.
He was united in marriage December 16, 1968 in Kansas City, Missouri to Glenda Sue Collins, who preceded him in death July 26, 2015.
He is survived by his mother Anna Jean Collins, West Plains; three children, Kevin Lee Collins and wife Darcy Lou, West Plains, Missouri, William James Odell Collins, West Plains, Missouri, and Crystal Twenter and Eric, Stover, Missouri; four brothers, Ricky Lynn McCutcheon, West Plains, Missouri, Jeff, Rocky and Tony Collins all of the state of California, and one sister, Millie Aldridge, Willow Springs, Missouri; seven grandchildren, Cody, Clayton, Chase, Laci, Lexi, Lane, and Lakin; six great grandchildren, Jake, Emma, Eve, Jaci, Tyce, and Kenleigh.
He was preceded in death by his father Basil Odell Collins and one brother, Ronnie Dale McCutcheon.
Gary David Garrison, was born the son of Oba Garrison Jr.and Rosemary Garrison on July 5, 1956, in Kansas City , Missouri, and departed this life May 25, 2016, in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 59 years.
He was united in marriage to Dianna Williams, and to this union, one child was born, Jennifer Lynne Garrison.
He is survived by his mother, Rosemary Garrison Mainprize and step-father, George A. Mainprize; one daughter, Jennifer Lynne Garrison of Kansas City, Missouri; one grandson, Wyatt Schreiber; one brother, Larry Dale Garrison, and several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Oba Garrison Jr.
Gary attended Thayer High School and completed 12 grades. He was employed as a truck driver for many years and worked as a pilot escort driver with Paul Mueller Company for the last several years.
Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing and traveling around the country as a truck driver. Gary also loved to play golf.
He will be remembered by his family and friends as a kind and caring person. He will truly be missed by all.
Funeral Services for Gary David Garrison, age 59, of Thayer, Missouri will be held Saturday, May 28, 2016, at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer Missouri with Brother Joe Garrison and Jeff Taylor officiation.
Visitation will be from 1:00 PM until service time
Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery, with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, inc. Thayer.
