Helen Audrey (Smith) Means was born the daughter of Arthur Fred Smith and Edna (Guy) Smith on March 2, 1942, in Thayer, Missouri and departed this life October 30, 2014, at Riverways Manor in Van Buren, Missouri at the age of 72 years.
She is survived by two brothers, Bill Smith and Kenneth Smith; and her dear friends and family at Riverways Manor in Van Buren, Missouri.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Edna Smith.
Helen grew up in Thayer, Missouri and graduated with honors from Thayer High School with the class of 1960. While working in Springfield, Missouri, she attended Draughon’s Business College in Springfield, Missouri, graduating in the top 10 of her class. After graduation, she worked at Campbell Express in Springfield.
She loved listening to music and being in the presence of children, and enjoyed watching videos of different cultures, countries and people. She also liked bright colors, especially purple and red, wearing jewelry and hats, and eating chocolate.
She will truly be missed by her family and friends at Riverways Manor.
Graveside services and burial will be at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 4, 2014, in the Walker Cemetery near Thayer, Missouri.
Janet Sue Grooms was born the daughter of Milburn C. Strain and Hila Auda (Wales) Strain on February 5, 1951, in Oregon County, Missouri, and departed this life October 27, 2014, at her home in Sparta, Missouri, at the age of 63 years.
She is survived by her daughter, Tonya Summers and husband, Ryan of Sparta, Missouri; two granddaughters, Megan Summers and Baily Summers, both of Sparta, Missouri; one brother, Jerry Strain and wife, Debbie of Thayer, Missouri; two nieces, Kimberly Strain, and Kayla Melton and husband, Derek, all of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; two great nieces, Jacy Melton and Kenzley Melton, both of Poplar Bluff, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Milburn and Hila Strain, and sister-in-law, Sue Strain.
She was a Christian and a member of the Clifton Free Will Baptist Church.
Janet was a graduate of Thayer High School with the class of 1969 and attended Draughon’s Business College in Springfield, Missouri. She began her working career at the Bank of Thayer. Later, she returned to her alma mater, working for the Thayer School District as an administrative assistant and bookkeeper where she retired in 2006 after twenty-eight years of service.
Janet was the high school basketball scorekeeper and statistician and became an avid sports fan. She was a die-hard St. Louis Cardinal baseball fan and a great supporter of the Kansas City Royals.
She enjoyed sewing, reading a good book, and being with family. She will truly be missed by her family and friends.
Funeral services will be Saturday, November 1, 2014, at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer with Brother Gary Mitchener officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer on Saturday from 12:00 Noon until service time.
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, memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude’s Children Research Hospital and may be left at the funeral home.
Dolly Margaret Friel was born the daughter of Joseph Cheek and Arlie (Penrod) Cheek on August 4, 1932, in Wardell, Missouri, and departed this life October 23, 2014, in Thayer, Missouri, at the age of 82 years.
She was united in marriage on May 29,1948, at Piggott, Arkansas, to James W. Friel, who preceded her in death on March 29, 2013.
She is survived by five children, Margaret Cochran of Agnos, Arkansas, Jerry Friel of Alma, Arkansas, Sharon Miller and husband, James of Muldrow, Oklahoma, Elizabeth Smith and husband, Howard of Eminence, Missouri and Mary Morris and husband, Chris of Broadway, Virginia; one brother, Clyde (Jr.) Creasey and wife, Wilma of Dupo, Illinois; nineteen grandchildren; twenty great grandchildren; two unborn great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Arlie Cheek; her husband, James W. Friel; one son, Samuel Friel; one granddaughter, Reschell Cochran; one grandson, Luke Smith; one brother, Rob Cheek and five sisters, Odell Leatherwood, Betty Canoy, Mendora Turner, Louella Downing and Ollie Jo Friel.
She was a Christian lady and a member of Shekinah Tabernacle.
Mrs. Friel was a devoted homemaker, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She was an excellent cook and enjoyed sewing, singing, and entertaining her family and friends. She will truly be missed by all.
Funeral services were Saturday, October 25, 2014, at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer.
Burial was in the Thayer Cemetery at Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Graveside services for Iva Gladys Mullins, 99, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, October 25, 2014, at Willow Springs Cemetery with Reverend Jerry Ratterree officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
She was born the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Ratterree and Lucy Jane Watts Ratterree, on March 6, 1915 in Graff, Missouri and died October 21, 2014 in Willow Springs, Missouri.
She is survived by one son, Ron Mullins and wife, Lue, Caulfield, Missouri; one granddaughter, Rhonda Rose; two great grandchildren, Brock Rose and Courtney Rose, and one great great granddaughter, Taylor Rose.
Vida Opal Combs was born the daughter of Jasper Nuten Doran and Ava Alabam (Dale) Doran on March 10, 1922, in Jobe, Missouri and departed this life October 20, 2014, in Mountain Home, Arkansas at the age of 92 years.
She was united in marriage December 24, 1938, at Thayer, Missouri to Noah John James Combs, who preceded her in death on April 1, 1995.
She is survived by three children, Linda (Combs) Darnell of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, Jerry Wayne Combs of Thayer, Missouri, and Kathy Colman and husband, Kenneth of Mountain Home, Arkansas; four grandchildren, Cindy Gass, Christi Brown, and Michael Scudder, all of California, and Tina Biery of Colorado; five great grandchildren, Ashley and Travis Brown of California, Chelsea Huckabee of Fayetteville, Arkansas, and Devon and Kyle Biery of Colorado; one great great grandchild, Ava Katheryn Huckabee of Fayetteville, Arkansas; one sister, Velma Schwent and husband, Bernell of Bonne Terre, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper and Ava Doran; her husband, Noah Combs; and seven brothers, Alfred, Waymon, Leamon, Clifton, Clinton, Orville, and Paul Doran..
Vida had been a housekeeper for the El Dorado Country Club in Palm Springs, California for several years.
She enjoyed taking care of her cats, sewing, and playing games with her family and friends.
Mrs. Combs was of the Baptist faith and will be remembered as a kind and caring lady with a deep devotion to her family. She will truly be missed by her family and friends.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, October 23, 2014, at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer with Brother Jason Roberts officiating.
Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Ruby Roberta Godwin was born the daughter of Hubert Cathorall and Ruby (Landreth) Cathorall on January 22, 1940, in Carlinville, Illinois and departed this life October 19, 2014, in Salem, Arkansas at the age of 74 years.
She was united in marriage May 5, 1956, in Edwardsville, Illinois to Martin Edward Godwin, who preceded her in death on February 21, 2009.
She is survived by nine children, Brenda Smith and fiancé, Griffin Arnold, Brent Godwin and wife, Angela, Becky Quilhot and husband, Bill, Sherry Waller and husband, Paul, Stephen Godwin and wife, Sheila, Philip Godwin and wife, Annette, Karen Crowe and husband, James, Sarah Inabinett and husband, Bleu, and Paula Johnson and husband, Corey; thirty grandchildren, Christopher Sims and wife, Jacky, Bryan Sims, Kerry Sims and wife, Lyna, Zachary Sims and wife, Madison, Jordan Smith, Keeleigh Smith, Tiffany Presley, Corey Godwin and wife, Lauren, Ezekiel Quilhot, Isaac Quilhot, Daniel Quilhot, Meghan Stowell, Leah Newman and husband, Joshua, Blaine Waller, Gabriel Waller, Jessica Brooke Waller, Seth Godwin, Sagen Godwin, Terra Marie Godwin, Nathanael Godwin, Zoe Godwin, Cameron Clark, Alyson Everright, Cassidy Everright, Luke Inabinett, Alec Johnson, Morgan Johnson, Madelyn Crowe, Eli Crowe, and Eric Crowe; nine great grandchildren, Julia, Chandler, Gavin, Avery, Landen, Chase, Titus, Luke, and Jayden; two sisters, Helen Mann and husband, Morris, and Carolyn Golden; two brothers, Daniel Cathorall and wife, Kay, and Mike Cathorall and wife, Jody; one brother-in-law, Lloyd Duty; several nieces and nephews; other relatives, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hubert and Ruby Cathorall; her husband, Martin Godwin: one son, Joseph Godwin; one grandson, Erik Sims; two great grandsons, William and Michael Stowell; one brother, Earl Cathorall; and one sister, Elsie Duty.
Roberta was a dedicated homemaker, and an excellent seamstress, making most of her children’s clothes. She was a wonderful cook, especially known by her family and friends for her delicious apricot pies.
Her favorite pastime was reading, but her greatest passion in life was her family. She dearly loved each and everyone and treasured time spent with all.
She was a Christian lady and a member of the Evening Light Message Church.
Roberta will be remembered by family and friends for her sweet gentle spirit and loving compassion. She was an inspiration to all by the life she lived with her unconditional love, strong Christian faith, and great determination, even in the midst of her trials of life.
She will be greatly missed beyond words, but never forgotten.
Funeral Services will be Wednesday, October 22, 2014, at 10:00 AM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Chapel Tuesday, October 21st from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery at Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
James J. Frost was born the son of Elishia Frost and Nova Bell (Strain) Frost on March 20, 1927, in Alton, Missouri, and departed this life October 15, 2014, in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 87 years.
He was united in marriage on January 24, 1945, at Alton, Missouri, to Joie Smith, who preceded him in death on May 24, 1993. He was united in marriage December 8, 1994, at West Plains, Missouri, to Vera Smith.
He is survived by his wife of nineteen years, Vera Frost of Alton, Missouri; five daughters, Kay Childers and husband, Ronnie of Alton, Missouri, Faye Holesapple and Aline Walker, both of Alton, Missouri, Christine Simmons and husband, Ben of Prattsville, Arkansas and Geraldene Nelson of Eugene, Oregon; eleven grandchildren; a host of great grandchildren; three brothers, Leonard Frost of Alton, Missouri, Willie Frost of St. Louis, Missouri, and Floyd Frost of Alton, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Elishia and Nova Frost; four brothers, Joy, Eugene, John and Roy Frost; one half sister, Rhoda Hollis; two half brothers, Paul Barton and Everett Frost; and one grandson, Scott Morgan.
James was an outdoorsman. He worked in the timber business, owning and operating Frost Sawmills for many years. He also was an inventor, creating and selling a unique sawblade sharpener, used in many area sawmills.
In his pastime, he enjoyed woodworking, being with friends at deer and turkey camp, and traveling the country in his RV.
James was faithful to attend the Evening Time Lighthouse Church in Alton, as long as health permitted.
He will be remembered as a devoted husband, father and grandfather, and a loyal friend. He will truly be missed by his family and the community in which he lived.
Funeral services for James J. Frost, age 87, of Alton, Missouri, will be held Sunday, October 19, 2014, at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer with Brother Forest Farmer officiating.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Sunday from 12:00 Noon until service time.
Burial will be in the Bailey Cemetery near Alton, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Mr. Frost’s body will Lie-in-State at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer on Saturday evening from 5:00 until 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to the Evening Time Lighthouse Church near Alton and may be left at the Funeral Home in Thayer.
Winfred Norris Kornegay was born the son of Alfred Norris Kornegay and Ansil (Smalley) Kornegay on April 5, 1928, in Marvell, Arkansas, and departed this life October 15, 2014, at his home near Thayer, Missouri, at the age of 87 years.
He was united in marriage November 2, 1948, in San Angelo, Texas to Vivian Lucille Vaughn.
He is survived by his wife of sixty-five years, Vivian Kornegay of the home in Thayer, Missouri; three sons, Winfred Norris “Buddy” Kornegay, Jr. and wife, Linda of Mondamin, Iowa; Scott Nathaniel Kornegay and wife, Debbie of Charlotte, North Carolina; and Jeffrey Vaughn Kornegay and wife, Karen of Thayer, Missouri; four grandchildren, Kara Icard, Kirk Kornegay, Alan Kornegay, and Ryan Kornegay; six great grandchildren, Noah Icard, Nathaniel Icard, Lilly Icard, Chelsie Kornegay, Ryan Kornegay, Jr., and Raven Kornegay; two sisters, Sylvia Atkinson and husband, Johnny of Elaine, Arkansas, and Lois Holloway and husband, Charles of Marvell, Arkansas; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Alfred and Ansil Kornegay and one sister, Sue.
Mr. Kornegay was a Veteran, proudly serving his country in the United States Air Force. While stationed in South Korea, Vietnam, Germany and Stateside, Winfred worked in Military Radar Communications. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1967 after twenty-three years of honorable service.
Willie and Vivian enjoyed country life and the time spent together on the family farm. Willie was a livestock farmer and enjoyed feeding and caring for his herd of beef cattle.
He was a member of the Thayer Church of Christ, a devoted husband, father, and grandfather. He will truly be missed by his family, friends, and the community in which he lived.
Funeral Services for Winfred “Willie” Kornegay, age 87, of Thayer, Missouri, will be Saturday, October 18, 2014, at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer with Shawn Deree officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home Chapel on Saturday from 1:00 PM until service time.
Burial, with military honors, will be in the Jeff Cemetery, near Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be given in his memory, to the Paragould Children’s Home and may be left at the funeral home.
Memorial service for Ralph Ewing Paschall was held Saturday, October 18, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. at the First Christian Church in West Plains, with Reverends Rick Rutledge and Mike Heston officiating.Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Ralph, 82, was born December 22, 1931 in Cottondale, Texas to the late Elmer and Margaret (Barefield) Paschall and died October 9, 2014 in his home with his loved ones present.
He grew up in Bridgeport, Texas and after graduation enlisted in the United States Coast Guard and served in the North Atlantic during the Korean War. After the war, he returned to Texas and worked with his dad until 1962. He then moved to Missouri and worked as a sales representative retiring from Springfield Grocery in 1997.
Ralph married Betty Hayes December 30, 2001 in the First Christian Church. Ralph and Betty loved to travel but were always glad to return home. He was a 32nd degree Mason.
He is survived by his wife, Betty; daughters, Laurie, Julie, and Marva Lynn, and sons, Richard Mincher and Rockwell Mincher; sisters, Margaret Wood, Crowley, Texas and Marilyn Davis, Helena, Montana, and one sister-in-law, Barbara Paschall of Bridgeport, Texas, and eleven grandchildren, Eric Manley, Dusty Chayer, Jason Chayer, Ryan Chayer, Allen Kelly, Austin Kelly, Alex Kelly, Rachel Lockhart, Brittani Castle, Nealy Mincher, and Davis Mincher, and seven great grandchildren.
