Lue Mullins, daughter of the late Luther Halfacre and Media Alphon Halfacre, was born July 4, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri and died at her home February 6, 2016 in Caulfield, Missouri.
She was united in marriage October 15, 2010 in West Plains, Missouri to Ron Mullins.
She is survived by her husband, Ron Mullins, of the home in Caulfield, Missouri; two children, Patricia Yvonne Bowers and husband Thomas, Caulfield, Missouri, and Robert Wayne Rosson and Alex Newton, Eureka Springs, Arkansas; one brother, Richard Halfacre and wife Linda, Tecumseh, Missouri; two sisters, Wanda Lee Hayes, Corning, Arkansas and Doris Jean Holifield, Caulfield, Missouri, and one grandson, Trevor William Messer, West Plains, Missouri.
Donald Chamernik, 69, and his loving wife Louise Alice (Gust) Chamernik, 72, of West Plains, Missouri were united in marriage on October 5, 1977 and after 38 short years, left this life together on January 29, 2016, following a tragic auto accident in the same city in which they lived.
Don was born on September 2, 1946 in Chicago, Illinois. He studied vocational arts in college where he picked up the drafting, framing, electrical, and plumbing skills he later used to build each house in which he and Lou lived.
He was a craftsman, biker, and good friend to any who would give him more than a couple minutes to bend their ear. He had a ready smile (and mischievous smirk) and was always willing to lend a helping hand to those who were lucky enough to know him. If he couldn’t be found tinkering or socializing you can bet he was with Lou on his Harley, looking for open road and a couple free cups of coffee.
Lou was born on June 7, 1943 in Waukegan, Illinois, and graduated from Waukegan High School. She was a creative young woman who loved sewing, pottery and crafts of all types. Though she enjoyed her many hobbies throughout life she went on to hone her sewing skills to make fantastic quilts, which she loved to gift to friends and family.
She loved life and often surrounded herself with it in the form of her gardens and the many animals she so cherished. Her caring and compassionate nature was apparent in her need to nurture, whether it was her sons and daughter or her dogs and goats.
They are survived by three children, Jodi Hodges and husband, Shane of Raymore, Missouri, Aaron and Adam Chamernik of Springfield, Missouri; two grandchildren, Trae and Maci Hodges of Raymore, Missouri; brother and sister-in-law, Gerald and Beverly Gust of Waukegan, Illinois; one niece and several nephews.
They were preceded in death by Donald’s parents, Peter and Emilie Chamernik; Louise’s parents, Alex and Tillie Gust; one son, Kipper Boswell; and Louise’s sister and brother-in-law, Virginia (Gust) and Charles Payson and nephew, Tim Payson.
Aument Otto Deckard was born the son of Ray Deckard and Susie (Snyder) Deckard on September 27, 1938, in Oregon County, Missouri, and departed this life on February 8, 2016, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 77 years.
He was united in marriage on December 15, 1956, at Hernando, Mississippi, to Dorice Iva Ehrhardt, who preceded him in death on November 24, 2004.
He is survived by three children, Dennis Foulks and wife, Angie of Alton, Missouri, Lynn Coates of Alton, and Terry Deckard and wife, Connie of Topeka, Kansas; four grandchildren, Timothy Deckard, Ryan Deckard, Tracy Bridges, and Amanda Osborn; ten great-grandchildren, Rydan, Presley, Peyton, Austin, Braden, Bradley, Desmin, McKylie, Jase, and Garret; four brothers, Harlin Deckard and wife, Glenda, Loyd Deckard, Wayne Deckard and wife, Barbara, and Glen Deckard, all of Alton; three sisters, Wilma Vest of Oran, Missouri, Beulah Metz and Mary Ellen Deckard, both of Alton; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ray and Susie Deckard; his wife, Iva Deckard; one son, Dwight Edward Foulks; one grandson, Travis Coates; one infant great-grandson; one brother, Elmer Deckard, and an infant brother, Franklin Deckard.
Otto worked for the Alton School District as a school bus driver and part-time bus mechanic for many years. He did some carpentry work and especially enjoyed woodworking. Otto was taught to give his best on a job and appreciated the rewards from a day of hard work.
He was of the Free Will Baptist faith, and will be remembered as a devoted husband and father, good friend, and caring neighbor. He will truly be missed by all.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, February 11, 2016, at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be in the Bailey Cemetery near Alton, Missouri, with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Tommy Eugene Loyd was born the son of James Alfred Loyd and Dorothy Josephine (Hibbs) Loyd on November 5, 1943, in Clinton, Missouri, and departed this life on February 4, 2016, in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 72 years.
He was united in marriage on February 10, 1968 in Clinton, Missouri, to Sharon Sisco.
He is survived by his wife of forty-seven years, Sharon Loyd of the home in Thayer; one daughter, Dorothy Suhr and husband, Scott of Lee’s Summit, Missouri; two sons, Tommy Eugene Loyd, Jr. and James Loyd and wife, Wendy, both of Thayer; four grandchildren, Robbie and Ashley Suhr, both of Lee’s Summit, and Donnie and Zackery Ragan, both of West Plains; one sister, Judy Fellhauer and husband, Franklin of Clinton; one step-brother, Jerry Loyd and wife, Lou of Lee’s Summit; nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Dorothy Loyd; one infant brother, Jimmy Ed Loyd; and one granddaughter, Krystal.
Tommy graduated from Clinton High School with the class of 1961. He was a veteran of the United States Navy, and until his retirement, worked as an over-the-road truck driver for many years.
He enjoyed sports, reading and do-it-yourself projects, and was a dedicated fan of the Kansas City Royals and the Kansas City Chiefs.
Tommy was a member of Pleasant Hill Free Will Baptist Church, near Thayer. He enjoyed helping others and will be remembered as a good neighbor and a loyal friend to all. He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will truly be missed by his family and the community in which he lived.
Funeral services for Mr. Loyd will be held Sunday, February 7, 2016, at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri, with Brother Johnny Floyd Holesapple officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer on Sunday, February 7th from 1:00 PM until service time.
Burial will be in Arytown Cemetery near Thayer, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to The Gideons International or The Salvation Army and may be left at the Funeral Home in Thayer.
Funeral services for Charles W. Barnett, 46, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 5, 2016, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains with Reverends Frank Rogers and Anthony Woods officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.
He was born the son of Charles D. Barnett and Mary Etta Morrison Barnett, on May 31, 1969 in West Plains, Missouri and died February 1, 2016 in West Plains, Missouri.
He is survived by his parents Charles D. Barnett and Mary Etta Morrison Barnett; one sister, Mary Beth Wheeler and husband Ronny, Mountain View, Missouri; one brother, David Barnett and wife Pattie, Centerville, Indiana; one nephew, Thad Wheeler, and two nieces, Lynsey Isaacs and Rana Kluge.
Funeral services for Donald P Johnson, 70, West Plains, Missouri, will held at 11:00 a.m., Monday, February 8, 2016, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains with Reverend David Ball officiating.
He was born the son of the late James Johnson and Bertha Coble Johnson, on February 8, 1945 in West Plains, Missouri and died February 3, 2016 in West Plains.
He was united in marriage October 31, 1970 in Arkansas to Janet Lawson.
He is survived by his wife, Janet Lawson Johnson, of the home, West Plains; two sons, Lenny Johnson, West Plains and David Johnson, Pomona, Missouri; two grandchildren, Dakota Johnson and Jon Kaase both of West Plains.
John Louis Martin, II, son of John Martin and the late Elizabeth Ann Bilyeu Martin, was born April 17, 1965 in Kansas City, Kansas and died January 27, 2016 at his home at the age of 50 years.
He was married to Carolyn Meisenheimer June 25, 1996 in Yellville, Arkansas.
He is survived by his wife of the home, West Plains, Missouri; his father, John (Sue) Martin; one son, Conner Martin, Tyler, Texas; four sisters, Rhonda Leslie, Las Vegas, Nevada; Janice Short, Marble Falls, Texas; Donna (David) Lyons, San Antonio, Texas, and Becky (Jim) Renaud, Frisco, Texas, and a host of nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his mother and one brother, Stephen Louis Martin.
John went to Rockwall, Texas Middle School, and graduated high school with the class of 1983 at Rockwall, Texas.
Funeral services for Mildred Rexroad, age 86, of Jackson, Tennessee (formerly of Couch, Missouri), will be Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 11:00 AM at the Cotton Creek Free Will Baptist Church near Couch, Missouri.
Burial will be in the Cotton Creek Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Evelyn Edna (Shelton) Ellison was born the daughter of Elmer Lloyd Shelton and Mamie Myree (Hedger) Shelton on June 8, 1929, in Brookland, Arkansas, and departed this life January 27, 2016, in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 86 years.
She was united in marriage on July 28, 1948, in Fryatt, Arkansas, to Albert R. “Bud” Ellison.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-seven years, Bud Ellison of the home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; three daughters, Susan Schwartz of Mammoth Spring, Sherry Drumright and husband, James of Mammoth Spring, and Deborah Ray and husband, Raymond of Mammoth Spring; seven grandchildren, Jennifer Calvert of Lake City, Arkansas, Gary Loven, Jr. and wife, Leila of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Nikki Davis and husband, Michael of Mammoth Spring, Wendy Price and husband, Marshall of Mammoth Spring, Aaron Schwartz and wife, Amanda of Springfield, Missouri, Stephen Ray of Mammoth Spring, and Andrew Schwartz and wife, Delaney of Alton, Missouri; sixteen great grandchildren, Sullivan Schwartz, Adrianna Schwartz, Reagan Calvert, Trevor, Ashton, and Owen Loven, Julian, Brennon, Braydon, and Braxton Price, Blake and Tyler Davis, and Savannah, Slade, Seth, and Summer Ray; other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Lloyd and Mamie Shelton; one grandson, “Little” Raymond Ray III; and a special cousin, Zetta Mae Proffitt.
Edna treasured time spent with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. She enjoyed studying family genealogy and reminiscing about the past, while looking through old family picture albums.
Edna loved antiques, and enjoyed shopping for them in flea markets or finding a good bargain at an auction.
She was baptized in the Church of God, and of the Christian faith. She will be remembered as a devoted and loving wife, mother, nannie, and great nannie. She is truly loved and adored by many and will be greatly missed by all.
Funeral services for Mrs. Ellison will be Saturday, January 30, 2016, at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri, with Brother Jimmy Lemonds officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer on Friday evening, January 29th, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Burial will be in the Sturgeon Cemetery near Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
Lue Mullins, daughter of the late Luther Halfacre and Media Alphon Halfacre, was born July 4, 1942 in St. Louis, Missouri and died at her home February 6, 2016 in Caulfield, Missouri.
