Andrew Blankenship, age 85, of Thayer, Missouri died on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 12:40 PM at Shady Oaks Healthcare Center in Thayer, Missouri.
Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
No services are planned at this time.
Dorothy Lou Grooms was born in Thayer, Missouri, the daughter of Lehman Whiteside and Leona Stroud Whiteside on June 28, 1929 and departed this life on July 15, 2019 at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri, just a few weeks after her 90th birthday.
She was united in marriage to Cecil Grooms on October 20, 1991 at their farm in Couch, Missouri. He preceded her in death on April 9, 2012.
She is survived by her two daughters, Mickey Fisher and husband, David, of Springfield, Missouri and Kelley Richards and husband, Stan, of Branson, Missouri; three step children, Melisa Daily and husband, Travis, of Conway, Missouri, Stuart Grooms and wife, Georgia, of Gladstone, Missouri and Brian Grooms of Kansas City, Missouri; one sister, Pat McAbee of Thayer, Missouri; nine grandchildren, Jenny Zogg, J.D. Zogg, Justin Brock, Joel Baca, Rachel Brown, Kevin Grooms, Eric Grooms, Casey Cornelius and Jared Daily; nieces and nephews; other relatives; and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Cecil Grooms; her parents, Lehman and Leona Whiteside; and one son, John Roger.
Dorothy was a Christian and member of the First United Methodist Church in Thayer, Missouri. She was a homemaker, dedicated to taking care of her husband, children and their home.
She enjoyed reading all sorts of books and loved her many cats.
Dorothy will be remembered as a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to all. She will truly be missed by all that knew her.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Pastor Pam Ekey officiating.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, July 20, 2019 from 1:00 PM until the service time at the chapel.
Interment will be held at the Moten Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with arrangements under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Betty Ann Wetzel was born in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Rudolph George Benbenek and Wanda Bell Lewis Benbenek on November 3, 1936 and departed this life on July 12, 2019 in Plainfield, Illinois, at the age of 82 years.
She was united in marriage to Donald Truman Wetzel on June 20, 1959 in Thayer, Missouri. He preceded her in death on March 20, 2017.
She is survived by her son, James Douglas Wetzel and wife, Robyn, of Northbrook, Illinois; two daughters, Kathleen (Wetzel) Mozdzierz and husband, Walter, of Chicago, Illinois and Margaret (Maggie) Wetzel and fiancé, Victor Maggio, of Oak Lawn, Illinois; three grandchildren, Brittany Wetzel and Marisa Wetzel, both of Chicago, Illinois and Sam Wetzel of Northbrook, Illinois; other relatives; and countless friends.
She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Don; her parents, Rudolph and Wanda Benbenek; and her beloved brother, Bob.
Betty Ann gradually adjusted to country life by spending time with the animals, helping with chores around the farm and playing with her brother Bob.
Betty Ann attended Couch school where she met her soon to be High School sweetheart Don Wetzel. Upon graduating High School as co-valedictorians, Betty Ann and Don both attended The University of Missouri where she majored in Home Economics. After graduating college, the two of them immediately were married on June 20, 1959.
They traveled and lived throughout the United States and Europe as they raised their family. Betty Ann and Don were happily married for over 57 years. They were together until he passed in March of 2017.
Betty Ann had many interests ranging from caring for her cats, horseback riding, collecting dolls and for a while, being one of Bruce Springsteen’s biggest fans. She also enjoyed volunteering at Hinsdale Hospital for many years.
Betty Ann will be deeply missed by her family who she loved and cared for immensely.
Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, July 18, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Family will receive friends on Thursday, July 18, 2019 from 9:30 AM until the service time at the Chapel.
Interment will be held at the Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with arrangements under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Eva Burgess, daughter of the late Reverend Jesse Dunkin and Flo Cockman Dunkin was born August 1, 1932 in Myrtle, Missouri and went to be with her savior July 11, 2019 at Timberlake Care Center in Kansas City, Missouri.
She was married to Eldon Burgess, June 5, 1954 at West Plains, Missouri, who preceded her in death February 14, 2012.
She is survived by her sisters-in-law that she always called her sisters, Jane Stoneman, Myrna Clark, Betty Rhodes, Mary Arnote, and Judy Hanshaw. Her special cousins, Larry, Carol, Della, and Ron; many nieces and nephews, and other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her husband of fifty-seven years, Eldon Burgess; parents, Reverend Jesse and Flo Dunkin and in-laws, Loyd and Dorothy Burgess.
Eva was a sweet, caring person. She retired from Continentall Insurance in Overlank Park, Kansas. For many years she did alterations and made craft items for others. She made many dolls and pillows for friends and family.
Funeral services for Eva Burgess will Sunday, July 14, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with Larry Cockman officiating.
Visitation will be Sunday, July 14, 2019 from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
Burial will be in Howell Memorial Park Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Gideons, or your choice of charity.
James Eulis Russell was born the son of Clarence Russell and Edith Risner Russell on February 27, 1927 in Couch, Missouri and departed this life on July 10, 2019 at Shady Oaks Healthcare in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 92 years.
He was united in marriage to Helen Augusta Lassiter on August 31, 1947 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. They spent almost seventy-two wonderful years together.
He is survived by his wife, Helen Russell of the home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; four children, Carol Anita Presley and husband, Lee, Leveta Ann Washam and husband, Dale, James Joey Russell and wife, Shiela, and Jacqueline Sue Vest and husband, Ron, all of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; eight grandchildren, Cherie Carr, Derek Presley, Leigha Presley, Brad Washam, Candace Lehman, Allen Russell, Kayly King and Jessy Jo Martin; three brothers, Olen Russell of Thayer, Missouri, Bill Russell and wife, Marie, of Thayer, Missouri and Phillip Russell of Kansas City, Missouri; twenty-two great and great-great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Clarence and Edith Russell; one child, Katherine Elane Russell; one brother, Bob Russell; and one sister, Verneal Laster.
Jim was a Christian and long-time member of the Mammoth Spring First Baptist Church in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. He started attending the church in 1950 and was a devoted member for as long as his health permitted. He was also a Deacon for many years and remains an inactive Deacon to this day.
He was a Conductor for Frisco Railway and BNSF Railway, retiring after forty-three years of dedicated service. He was a Veteran of the United States Army and a member of the Masonic Lodge in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
Jim enjoyed restoring antique cars, farming cattle and deer hunting in his free time. He was an avid Arkansas Razorback and St. Louis Cardinal fan and enjoyed getting to watch their games with his family and friends. Most of all, Jim loved spending time with his family.
Jim was a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother and a friend to all. He will truly be missed by all who knew him.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:00 AM at the Mammoth Spring First Baptist Church in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with Brother Charles Morgan officiating.
Family will receive friends on Saturday, July 13, 2019 from 10:00 AM until the service time at the Church in Mammoth.
Interment will be held at the Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri following the services with arrangements under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Jim’s memory to Le Bonheur Children’s Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Donations can be left at the funeral home.
Glessner Delores Lamons Hodges, daughter of the late Antone Lamons and Goldie Logsdon Wadley was born August 4, 1917 in Howell County, Missouri and departed this life July 5, 2019 at Brookehaven Healthcare in West Plains.
She was united in marriage December 29, 1932 at West Plains, Missouri to Rufus Henry Hodges who preceded her in death in 1979. In 2006 she married Howard Keele, who also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her children Hank (Nancy) Hodges of Clinton, Kansas; Darrell Hodges of Clinton, Kansas; J.D. Hodges (Carolyn) of Salem, Arkansas; Dorilleen Vaughn, Salem, Arkansas; Delores (Ray) McKinney, Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; sixteen grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren, and twenty-five great great grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by both husbands; two brothers, Shorty and Earl; two sisters, Nadine and Ruby; two sons Boyd and Dean, and one grandson Lonnie.
Glessner was a homemaker who loved taking care of her flowers, square dancing, jig dancing, and two stepping. She was saved and baptized when she was a teenager. She will be greatly missed by her family and her Brookhaven Healthcare family.
Funeral services for Glessner Hodges will be Thursday, July 11, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains with Brother Todd Williams officiating, with visitation at 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Thomas H. Powell was born in Thayer, Missouri, the son of H.H. Powell and Mary C. Buehler Powell on December 4, 1930 and departed this life on July 4, 2019 at his home in Thayer, Missouri, at the age of 88 years.
He was united in marriage to Jessa Nell Brewer on April 25, 1953 in St. Louis, Missouri. They spent sixty-six wonderful years together.
He is survived by his wife, Jessa Nell Powell of the home in Thayer, Missouri; three children, David W. Powell of Thayer, Missouri, Stephen P. Powell of Basin, Wyoming and Susan M. Powell of Denver, Colorado; one grandson, Ben D. Powell of Alabama; other relatives; and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, H.H. and Mary Powell; and one sister, Glendora Sharp.
Tom was a Christian and active member of the Clifton Freewill Baptist Church in Thayer, Missouri. He spent many years as a Deacon and Superintendent of the church.
He was a prominent dairy farmer, spending most of his life working with cattle and tending to his farm. During his free time, he loved to go fishing.
Tom will truly be missed by his family and the neighborhood in which he lived.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 8, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Family will receive friends on Monday, July 8, 2019 from 1:00 PM until the service time at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel.
Interment will be held at the Thayer Cemetery following the service with arrangements under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Linda Noland Freeman was born in Sioux City, Iowa the daughter of Buford Noland and Muriel Standley Elser on July 16, 1959 and departed this life on June 26, 2019 at her home in Cherokee Village, Arkansas at the age of 59 years.
She was united in marriage to Dale Freeman. He preceded her in death in 2014.
She is survived by her mother, Muriel Standley Elser of Cherokee Village, Arkansas; one brother, Buford Noland, Jr. and wife, Debra, of Newburg, Missouri; three sisters, Vicki Arnold and husband, Dennis, of Peoria, Illinois, Brenda Janes of Peoria, Illinois and Trella Opp and husband, Ron, of International Falls, Minnesota; three grandchildren, Steven James, Evangline and Zachary McMahill, all of Peoria, Illinois; the mother of her grandchildren, Tina Alverson of Peoria, Illinois; many nieces and nephews; other relatives; and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Freeman; her father, Buford Noland; one son, Steve McMahill; and one sister, Sarah Standley.
Linda was a Christian and of the Baptist faith. She spent many years assisting her husband in running his brick laying business. She also was a homemaker, dedicated to caring for her home and family.
She loved swimming in her free time. She also enjoyed time with her horses. She loved to go horseback riding and often worked on training them.
Linda will be remembered as a loving and caring mother, daughter, sister and a friend to all. She will truly be missed by all that knew her.
A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, June 30, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with brother Larry White officiating.
The family will receive friends on Sunday June 30, 2019 from 1:00 PM until the service with arrangements under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Earl Grover Pressley of Koshkonong, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2019. He was born on February 21, 1944 at the Pressley farm near Koshkonong, Missouri to Hayden Crawford Pressley and Thelma Stith Pressley. Earl was married to Pauline Merka Pressley.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Hayden and Thelma Pressley; and his sister, Oneda Young.
Earl leaves behind his wife, Pauline; one son, Les Pressley and wife, Tammy and daughter, Tressa Pressley; one brother, H.C. Pressley; three step children, Dawn Braun and husband, Robert; Frank Joe Merka and wife, Mary Ann, and Kristi Rogers and husband, Derek; many grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and countless friends.
Earl resided in Koshkonong his entire life and was employed at Koshkonong High School for twenty-five years. He later was employed at Mammoth Spring High School for five years. After his retirement from teaching, he worked at Pease Farm for fifteen years.
Earl enjoyed square dancing, hunting with bird dogs and spending time with his family and friends.
He was a long-time board member and spent many hours caring for the Shiloh Grand Gulf Cemetery. He was a Christian and attended the Koshkonong Methodist Church.
Earl will be remembered as a loving and caring husband, father, grandfather and a friend to all. He will truly be missed by all that knew him.
Funeral services for Earl Pressley, age 75, of Koshkonong, Missouri will be held, Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer with Brother Ronnie Richardson and Brother Johnny Holesapple officiating.
The body will lie in state at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer on Tuesday, July 2, 2019 from 8:00 AM until service time.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may me made in his memory to the Shiloh Grand Gulf Cemetery Association.
Delieta Bookout was born in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, the daughter of Adrain R. Downs and Ora A. Porter Downs on July 25, 1946 and departed this life on June 26, 2019 at her home in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 72 years.
She was united in marriage to Billy Cochran in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas in 1965. He preceded her in death. She was later united in marriage to John Bookout in Thayer, Missouri. He also preceded her in death.
She is survived by her son, Delbert Cochran and wife, Tabatha, of Paragould, Arkansas; two stepchildren, John Bookout, Jr. and Melinda Martin; three sisters, Rita Harkleroad of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Wanda Downs of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas and Christine Merriman of Floyd, Arkansas; eight step grandchildren; four step great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; other relatives; and countless friends.
She was preceded in death by her first husband, Billy Cochran; her second husband, John Bookout; her parents, Adrain and Ora Downs; one brother, Larry Downs; two sisters, Mary Lawson and Glenda Hall; one daughter-in-law, Lisa Cochran; one nephew, Chad Howell; and one grandchild, Lisa Cochran.
Delieta attended State Line Pentecostal Church in Thayer, Missouri. She spent thirteen dedicated years as a Medical Technician at Shady Oaks Healthcare in Thayer, Missouri.
She loved to crochet, making beautiful creations for her friends and family. Delieta also enjoyed growing flowers, making flower arrangements and shopping.
Delieta will be remembered as a loving and caring mother, grandmother, sister and a friend to all. She will truly be missed by all that knew her.
A funeral service will be held on Monday, July 1, 2019 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel with Brother Wayne Hurst officiating.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, June 30, 2019 from 5:00 – 8:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer.
Interment will be held Babe Collins Cemetery in Wirth, Arkansas.
Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
