Funeral services for Dorman Lee “Cully” Culton, 89, formerly of West Plains, will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.
He was born the son of the late Charles Culton and Ole Mae Hullun Culton, on July 5, 1925 in Burnet, Texas, and died December 29, 2014 in Bedford, Texas.
Cully is survived by his wife Pauline Culton of Bedford Texas; two sisters, Billy O’Rear of Venham Texas and Kay Rusher of Bul Verde, Texas; 8 children and their spouses, Mark (Pat) Culton, LaDonna (Don) Kersten, Charles (Ashley) Culton, Karen (Keith) Reece, Jerry (Marilyn) Gardner, Terry (Butch) Gillis, Pat (Darice) Gardner, Amy (Keith) Christopher; 23 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren; four stepchildren, Cheryl Finke, Linda Van Natten, Teresa (Erich) Mitchell-Horder, Jackie (Ted) Henderson; 7 step-grandchildren and 4 step-great grand children.
He is preceded in death by his father Charles Culton, mother Ole Mae Hullun, sisters Mary Louise, Mary Charlene, Adelia Jane, brother David, a son and daughter-in-law, Jay & Kathleen Gardner and a granddaughter, Mallory Gardner.
John Henry “Whitey” Harlan was born the son of John Luther Harlan and Etta Deliah (Cunningham) Harlan on August 24, 1924 at Elkton, Illinois, and departed this life December 28, 2014 at West Vue Nursing Center in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 90 years.
He was united in marriage on September 8, 1953 at Lincoln, Illinois, to Helen A. Jackson.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-one years, Helen Harlan of the home in Koshkonong, Missouri; six children, Billy Jackson and wife, Sarah of Springfield, Missouri, Bobby Henson and wife, Pat of Kansas City, Missouri, Dennis Henson and wife, Sue of West Plains, Missouri, Kathy Bentzel of Alton, Missouri, John E. Harlan and wife, Judy of West Plains, Missouri, and Debbie Shultz and husband, Willie of Caney, Kansas; one daughter-in-law, Penny Harlan of Koshkonong, Missouri; nineteen grandchildren; twenty-four great grandchildren; several nieces, nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John L. and Etta Harlan; one daughter, Ellen Marie Harlan; one son, James E. Harlan; one grandson, Billy Ray Jackson; three brothers, Arthur Vanover, William Harlan, and Louis Harlan; and five sisters, Carrie McCracken, Marie Ragland, Pearl Rogers, Opal Prince and infant sister, Lottie Harlan.
John was a trader at heart. He enjoyed attending auctions and looking for a bargain at flea markets or yard sales. He also bought older vehicles and salvaged parts for resale. “Whitey,” as most friends and neighbors knew him, was best known for his fruit and vegetable stand where you would find some of the best produce, be greeted with a friendly smile, and enjoy a great conversation.
He loved being on the farm and taking care of his cows, but his greatest pride and joy was his grandchildren. He always looked forward to their visits and they will always remember grandpa telling his stories.
John was a member of the Riverside Baptist Church in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
He will fondly be remembered as a devoted husband, dad, grandpa and great grandpa. He will truly be missed by his family and the community in which he lived.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, December 31, 2014, at 2:00 PM at the Wayside Union Church near Koshkonong.
The family will receive friends Tuesday evening, December 30th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer.
Burial will be in the Wayside Cemetery near Koshkonong with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Wayside Union Church or Wayside Cemetery, and may be left at the funeral home.
Graveside services for Danny Joe Littles, 62, Kingston, Oklahoma, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, December 28, 2014, at Bailey Cemetery, Oregon County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
He was born the son of the late James J. Littles and Paralee Stotler Littles, on April 13, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri and died December 23, 2014 in Kingston, Oklahoma..
He is survived by four daughters, Sheri Littles and friend, Robbie Hurtado, Alton, Missouri, Pam Friend and husband, Darren, Alton, Missouri, Rena Ford and husband, Steve, Alton, Missouri, and Danelle Andrew, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; one brother, Bob Littles and wife, Ruth, Alamo, Texas; three sisters, Helen Spoor and husband, Joe, Alton, Missouri, Rita Wheeler and husband, John, Alton, Missouri, and Vera Leu and husband, Allen, Alton, Missouri; ten grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.
Jimmy Dean Crawford was born the first son of George Washington Crawford and Virginia Arana (Harrison) Crawford on September 6, 1938, in Thayer, Missouri, and departed this life December 24, 2014, at West Vue Nursing Home in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 76 years.
He was united in marriage to Birdie Lavaughn Adams on August 18, 1956 at Thayer Free Will Baptist Church and to this union three children were born.
He is survived by his wife of fifty-eight years, Sis Crawford of the home in Thayer, Missouri; one daughter, Cindy Ingalsbe and husband, Kelvin of Ozark, Missouri; one son, Calvin Crawford and wife, Rebecca of Thayer, Missouri; six grandchildren, Tracey Roussell and husband, Mike, and Eric Trobaugh and wife, Brandi, all of Ozark, Cullen Crawford, Arana Crawford, Allayna Crawford, and Cale Crawford, all of Thayer; seven great grandchildren, Wyatt Trobaugh, Launa Trobaugh, Devin Trobaugh, Leita Trobaugh, all of Ozark, Macey Roussell and twins, Elliana and Delaney Roussell, all of Ozark; nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by one infant son, Monty Eugene Crawford; his parents, George and Virginia Crawford; two brothers, Robert Eugene Crawford and wife, Ramona, and John Darrell Crawford and wife, Linda; his maternal grandparents, Griff and Rosie (Palmer) Harrison; his paternal grandparents, John Jackson and Minerva (Risner) Crawford; several aunts, uncles, and cousins.
Jim was a life long resident of Oregon County. He was a cowboy at heart; riding bucking horses and bulls on the rodeo circuit as a young man. After settling down, he and Sis owned and operated a successful cattle ranch operation. When ask, Jim always said his favorite hobby was working on his ranch.
Jim worked as a brakeman for Frisco Railroad twelve years before becoming disabled.
He was an active member of the Thayer Free Will Baptist Church, attending as long as health permitted.
Jim will be remembered by family and friends for his strong determination, even in the midst of his trials of life. He was a proud father, grandfather, and great grandfather, and will be missed by all.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, December 28, 2014, at 2:00 PM at the Thayer Free Will Baptist Church in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Richard Robinson officiating.
The family will receive friends Saturday evening, December 27th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer.
Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery at Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or The Gideons International and may be left at the Funeral Home.
Linda Faye Corbin was born the daughter of Samuel Elmer Blair and Neta Ruth (Earls) Blair on December 10, 1954, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, and departed this life on December 19, 2014, at her home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, at the age of 60 years.
She is survived by one daughter, Casey Dawn Peters of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; one son, Adam Curtis Peters and wife, Nicole of Searcy, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Madison Brooke Peters, Paige McKenzie Peters, Johnathan Tyler Peters, and Rachel Nicole Peters, all of Searcy, Arkansas; one brother, Don Blair of Maumelle, Arkansas; other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Samuel and Neta Blair, and sister-in-law, Marie Blair.
Linda graduated from college with a Bachelors Degree in Nursing. She was a Registered Nurse, working as an inspector of nursing homes for the State of Arkansas Department of Human Services.
Linda enjoyed watching professional bull riding, reading crime novels, and watching birds and deer often found in her yard. Most of all, she dearly loved her family and treasured spending time with them.
Linda was truly a great lady, and will be remembered forever for her wit, her many acts of kindness, and her selfless devotion to her family, friends and profession. She will truly be missed by her family and many friends.
Memorial Services will be Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer, Missouri with Brother Kenn DeShane officiating.
Burial of cremains will be in the Moten Cemetery at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Walter Henry White was born the son of John Clarence White and Caroline Marie (Basler) White on October 15, 1938, in Louisville, Kentucky and departed this life December 22, 2014, at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 76 years.
He is survived by several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, John and Caroline White; one brother, John Clarence White, Jr.; and three sisters, Bobbie Marie Bowers, Betty Jean Phipps, and Carolyne Deuser.
Walter worked in the timber business and was a sawmiller for many years.
He enjoyed playing pool with friends, a good fishing trip, and most of all, spending time with his nieces and nephews and their families.
He was a Christian man and of the Lutheran faith.
He will be remembered as a kind man, a great uncle, and a loyal friend. He will truly be missed by all.
Funeral Services will be Saturday, December 27, 2014, at 10:00 AM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer with Chaplain Ron Richardson officiating.
The family will receive friends Friday evening, December 26th from 6:00 until 8:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer.
Burial will be in the Norman Cemetery near Thayer with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Reva Buckman was born the daughter of Frank and Elsie (Ball) Bane on July 26, 1931, in Nickerson, Kansas, and departed this life December 14, 2014, at West Vue Nursing Center in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 83 years.
Reva attended an elementary country school in Lyons, Kansas, and graduated from Lyons High School with the class of 1949.
She was united in marriage on March 6, 1950, in Sterling, Kansas, to William Roy Buckman and to this union, three children were born, Rebecca, William, and Daryl. In the year of 1961, Bill, Reva, and their family moved to Griswold, Iowa for employment. Upon Bill’s retirement, they moved to Koshkonong, Missouri.
She was united in marriage on December 28, 2003 at Peace Valley, Missouri, to Paul Neal Woody.
She is survived by her husband, Neal Woody of West Plains, Missouri; her daughter, Rebecca Buckman of Atlantic, Iowa; her sons, William Buckman and wife, Janet of Branson, Missouri and Daryl Buckman and wife, Linda of Omaha, Nebraska; one step-son, Steve Woody and wife, Kellie of Peace Valley, Missouri; one step-daughter, Katie Thompson of Peace Valley, Missouri; one sister, Ann Eva (Merle) Buckbee of Tescott, Kansas; eight step-grandchildren; one step great-granddaughter; other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Elsie Bane; her husband, Bill Buckman; and two brothers, Ernest and Allen Bane.
Reva often shared memories of her childhood years with family and friends and was especially fond of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs. She recalled this movie was released during the depression when money was scarce, so the local theater adopted a policy of allowing a child to be admitted free if being held by a parent. One of her favorite memories, was being held by her father at the age of 12, while standing in line to see Dopey, her favorite dwarf.
Reva had several interests. One, she and Neal enjoyed was traveling. In the winter months, her time was spent knitting and crocheting afghans, sweaters, and other items.
Reva discovered the art of woodworking at the age of 62 years. Her first project was a gazebo built from blue prints, not a kit. Prior to this undertaking, she had never built anything, but was determined until completed. Those who knew Reva also know that she was a very determined individual. This determination helped her through several difficult times in her life.
She was a member of the Chapel Hill Baptist Church in Thayer, Missouri.
She will be remembered for the devotion to her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew her.
Funeral services will be Saturday, December 20, 2014 at 10:00 AM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer, with Reverend Gary Hirsch officiating. Friends may pay their respects Friday evening, December 19th from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer. Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Funeral services for Michael Lancaster, 68, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 1:30 p.m., Wednesday, December 17, 2014, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains,.
He was born the son of the late Merle Lancaster and Florence Manion Lancaster, on August 10, 1946 in Springfield, Missouri and died December 9, 2014 in St. Louis, Missouri.
He was united in marriage June 16, 1969 in West Plains, Missouri to Carolyn Girdley.
He is survived by his wife, Carolyn Girdley, of the home, West Plains; two children, Heather Arvidson and husband, Walter, West Plains, and Michael Damon Lancaster and wife, Sarah, West Plains; four siblings, Ronnie Lancaster, West Plains, Joan Marsh and husband, Don, West Plains, Tommy Lancaster and wife, Nancy, West Plains, and Judy French, Nacogdoches, Texas; ten grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
Graveside services for Rosalie B Weaver, 86, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, December 18, 2014, at Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, with Reverend Rick Rutledge officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
She was born the daughter of the late Harvey Banks and Hazel Williams Banks, on August 1, 1928 in Shannon County, Missouri and died December 13, 2014 in West Plains, Missouri.
She was united in marriage March 13, 1948 in Salem, Arkansas to Abraham Weaver, who preceded her in death March 25, 2001.
She is survived by two children, Pamela Ann Harris and husband, Joe, West Plains, and Mary “Susan” Crisp and husband, Allen, Jonesboro, Arkansas; her special four-legged companion of thirteen years, Murphy; one sister, Betty Jo Dalrymple, Bend, Oregon; one brother, Robert Banks and wife, Evelyn, Mesa, Arizona; four grandchildren, Jo Lynn Abney, Branson, Missouri, John David Hayes and wife, Jolean, Flagstaff, Arizona, Jeffrey Crisp and wife Gabrielle, Republic, Missouri, and Sarah King and husband, Zachary, Jonesboro, Arkansas; three great grandchildren, Oliver King, Jonesboro, Arkansas, Jordan Abney, Branson, Missouri, and Rebecca Abney, Branson, Missouri.
Robert Huff, 70, Bakersfield, Missouri, died December 12, 2014 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
He was born the son of the late William Huff and Alfa Sanders Huff, on July 7, 1944 in St. Louis, Missouri.
He was united in marriage April 16, 2009 in West Plains, Missouri to Mary Barnes.
He is survived by his wife, Mary Barnes Huff, of the home, Bakersfield, Missouri; two children, Velvet Lewis and husband, James, Houston, Missouri and Gary Huff and wife, Ronda, Houston, Missouri; three step daughters; nine grandchildren and four great grandchildren.
Funeral services for Dorman Lee “Cully” Culton, 89, formerly of West Plains, will be held on Friday, January 2, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.
