Graveside services for Barbara Gunter, 52, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Pottersville Cemetery with Brother Bill Bales officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
She was born the daughter of Margaret Engel Gunter and the late Leslie Gunter, on October 6, 1961 in Pratt, Kansas and died August 24, 2014 in West Plains, Missouri.
She is survived by her mother Margaret Engel Gunter; 2 children, Adam, Willow Springs, Missouri and Luke, Lakeview, Nebraska; five siblings, Keith Gunter and wife, Nancy, South Fork, Missouri, Helen Spurgeon, West Plains, Missouri, Carol Hall and husband, Greg, Hopland, California, Michael Gunter and wife, Connie, Crider, Missouri, and Tommy Gunter, West Plains, Missouri.
Funeral services for Ruby Virginia Lasater, 93, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 12:00 noon on Saturday, August 16, 2014, at the First Christian Church, West Plains with Pastor Rick Rutledge officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.
She was born the daughter of the late Otis A. Thompson and Virginia M. Weatherly Thompson, on April 17, 1921 in Howell County, Missouri and died August 9, 2014 in West Plains, Missouri.
She was united in marriage November 1, 1937 in Bryan, Ohio to Virgil Lasater, who preceded her in death February 5, 2013.
She is survived by four children, Jerry Lasater and wife, Kelly, Bella Vista, Arkansas, Jean Adams and husband, Charles, Springfield, Illinois, Janet Alexander and husband, Scott, Shawnee Mission, Kansas, and Jacque Gorman and husband, Marv, Franklin, Tennessee; one brother, Wayne Thompson, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Dortha Jones and husband, Neal, Columbia, Missouri; fifteen grandchildren, and numerous great grandchildren and great great grandchildren.
Memorial services for Patricia Ann Eagleman, 61, Harrison, Arkansas, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, August 16, 2014 at the Washington Avenue Church of Christ in West Plains.
She was born the daughter of the late Thurman Hensley and Mona Blair Hensley, on March 21, 1953 in West Plains, Missouri and died August 6, 2014 in Springfield, Missouri.
She was united in marriage June 1, 1968 in West Plains, Missouri to Jim Eagleman.
She is survived by her husband, Jim Eagleman, of the home, Harrison, Arkansas; two children, Trish Dufresne and husband, Steve, Harrison, Arkansas and Stacey Eagleman, Caulfield, Missouri; two siblings, Diane Dunnihoo and husband, Bruce, Blue Springs, Missouri and Rick Hensley and wife, Linda, Rapid City, South Dakota, and five grandchildren, Kelly Malone and husband, Robert, Harrison, Arkansas, Elizabeth Eagleman, Harrison, Arkansas, Trevor Dufresne, Harrison, Arkansas, Dalton Eagleman, Caulfield, Missouri, and Sydni Dufresne, Harrison, Arkansas.
Jay A. Berry of Quincy passed away July 31, 2013 at the age of 84. Jay was an electrician for Local 103 for 64 years. He was a veteran of the U.S Army. Jay traveled the world and was loved by all whose life he touched. He was the father of David Berry of Forest, Ohio; brother of Donn Berry of Weymouth and the late Edward J. Berry and Mary Berry; son of late John E. Berry and Lillian (OToole). He is survived by numerous nieces, nephews; grandchildren, Brandon Berry and Jeremy Berry; and great-grandchildren, Braxton, Abby, Azrael and Lucas Berry, all of St. Augustine, Fla.
Sandra Jeanneatte Losh, daughter of Gordon & Elizabeth Vaughan, was born December 28, 1958. She entered into eternal rest July 19th, 2014 at NHC in West Plains. She always had a great love for her family and was very involved with her daughter and granddaughters. She had a passion for rescuing dogs, taking loving care of them while she tried to find good homes for them to live.
She is survived by her daughter Lyndsay Dailing and husband Adam, three granddaughters Mikhala, Isabella & Breanna. Her brother Don Vaughan and wife Elaine, niece Amy Vaughan, nephew Chris Vaughan and wife Porsha and their children Whitney and Lorelai.
Nicky Lee Traw was born the son of Roy Lee Traw and Alice Louise (Bates) Traw on April 17, 1956, in Thayer, Missouri, and departed this life on July 28, 2014, in Cherokee Village, Arkansas, at the age of 58 years.
He was united in marriage at Thayer, Missouri on July 4, 1975, to Treda May Vaughn.
He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years, Treda Traw of the home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; one son, Kenneth Lee Traw and wife, Jessica of Summerville, South Carolina; one daughter, Alissa Carol Smithson and fiancé, Matthew Shane Wood of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; three granddaughters, Hannah Smithson, Keeley Smithson, and April Delacruz; his father, Roy Lee Traw of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; Aunt Carolyn Carter of the home in Mammoth Spring; Arkansas; two brothers, Jacky Traw and wife, Jeanne of Willow Springs, Missouri, and Jimmy Traw and wife, Dayna of Viola, Arkansas; two sisters, Janet Cunningham and husband, Robert of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and Tamila Keeney and husband, Russ of Alton, Missouri; several nieces and nephews, other relatives, and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Alice Traw, and one sister, Debra Pingleton.
Nicky was a graduate of Thayer High School with the class of 1974. He served his country in the United States Army.
He worked for many years at Arlee’s Home Fashions in West Plains, Missouri, in the maintenance department.
Nicky was an avid fisherman and enjoyed landscaping and working in his garden. His passion in life was love for his family and his fellowman. He was always eager to lend a helping hand to family, friends, and even strangers.
Nicky will be remembered for his kind heart and giving spirit. He was well loved by his family and the members of the community in which he lived. He will truly be missed by all.
Funeral services will be Friday, August 1, 2014, at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, with Brother Anthony Woods officiating.
The family will receive friends at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, on Thursday evening, July 31st from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Burial will be in Flint Cemetery at Wirth, Arkansas, with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
William C. “Bill” Parton was born the son of William Henry Parton and Sarah Olive (Raelett) Parton on April 5, 1923, in Fairfax, Missouri, and departed this life on July 24, 2014, in Thayer, Missouri, at the age of 91 years.
He was united in marriage on August 2, 1943, to Bonnie J. Pruitt.
He is survived by his wife, Bonnie Parton of the home in Thayer, Missouri; one son, Jerrel Parton and wife, Louise of Roebuck, South Carolina; one daughter, Jane Yancey and husband, John of Thayer, Missouri; two granddaughters, Wendi Bushong and Heather Nuckols; two grandsons, William Jerrel Parton and Roy Parton; nine great grandchildren; one sister, Agnes Parton of St. Louis, Missouri; a host of nieces and nephews; other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Sarah Parton; five brothers, Wayne, Junior, James, Verney and Everett Parton; four sisters, Mable Pruitt, Marie Walker, Mina Hernandez, and Francis Williams.
Bill served his country in the United States Army during World War II. He received several awards and medals including the Bronze Star. He was a dedicated member of the VFW post 7831 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
He was a farmer and worked as Maintenance Supervisor for J. V. Midwest Last Company for many years. He enjoyed bowling, gardening, and assembling jigsaw puzzzles. He was also a skilled woodworker, crafting numerous items that will be treasured by his family and friends for many years to come.
Bill was a faithful member of the Church of Christ in Brandsville, Missouri. He will be remembered as a loving husband, father and grandfather and will truly be missed by all.
Funeral Services for Mr. Parton will be held, Monday, July 28, 2014, at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer with David Olbricht and Joe Bill Dixon officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home chapel in Thayer on Monday, July 28th from 1:00 PM until service time..
In lieu of flowers contributions may be made in his memory to the Church of Christ in Brandsville, Missouri, or the Thayer Fun & Friends Senior Citizens Center, and may be left at the Funeral Home in Thayer.
Funeral services for Connie Mae (Tharp) Powell, 52, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Saturday, July 26, 2014, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains with Reverend Bill Bales officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
She was born the daughter of Mary Hollis Tharp and the late Ross Tharp, on October 28, 1961 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas and died July 22, 2014 in Springfield, Missouri.
She was united in marriage April 16, 1982 in West Plains, Missouri to Donald Powell.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Powell, of the home, West Plains, Missouri; her mother Mary Hollis Tharp, West Plains; one son, Aaron Powell, West Plains, and one brother, Jack Tharp, West Plains.
Ilean Harber was born the daughter of Isaac Hiram Kester and Betty Zela (Williams) Kester on October 13, 1927, in Jeff, Missouri, and departed this life on July 20, 2014, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 86 years.
She was united in marriage at Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, on May 15, 1946, to Desmon Harber, who preceded her in death on April 4, 1987.
She is survived by one son, Mike Harber of Thayer, Missouri; two daughters, Betty Coy of Springfield, Missouri, and Deronda Barrett of Springfield, Missouri; six grandchildren, Misty, Jamie, Sierra, Jesse, James, and Desma; seven great-grandchildren, Caiden, Draike, Kyleigh, MaKenna, Tyler, Maycie, and Jaxen; numerous nieces and nephews, and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Hiram and Betty Kester; her husband, Desmon Harber; one brother, Paul Kester; and six sisters, Beatrice Grable, Golda Hurst, Fern Vaughn, Maudie Lowther, Lena Webb, and Louise Bolt.
Ilean was a devoted homemaker and worked at the Garment Factory in Thayer for several years.
She was an avid St. Louis Cardinal fan, enjoyed attending Springfield Cardinal games and the thrill of NASCAR racing.
Her greatest joy in life was her family and treasured the times they shared together.
Ilean was an active member of College Street Baptist Church in Springfield, Missouri.
She was a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, and loyal friend. She will truly be missed by all.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, July 23, 2014, at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer.
The family will receive friends at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel on Wednesday from 1:00 PM until time of the service.
Burial will be in Thayer Cemetery at Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Funeral Services for Mildred Louise Johnson, 90, Willow Springs, Missouri, will be held held at 2:00 p.m., Monday, July 21, 2014, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains with Mark Hall officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
She was born the daughter of the late Charles Lloyd Cunningham and Cora Ethel Gilbert Cunningham, on July 30, 1923 in Roosevelt, Missouri and died July 18, 2014 in Willow Springs, Missouri.
She was united in marriage April 15, 1943 in West Plains, Missouri to Willis Johnson, who preceded her in death November 24, 2001.
She is survived by seven children, Larry Joseph Johnson, wife, Alice Jean, West Plains, Missouri, Doris Eleaine Seimears, Mount Vernon, Texas, Joyce Marie King, West Plains, Missouri, Stephen William Johnson, Tecumseh, Missouri, Deborah Louise Smith, husband, Clifford Wayne, Willow Springs, Missouri, Teresa Ehrhart and husband, William, Caulfield, Missouri, and Kerry Stevenson and husband, Robert, Springfield, Missouri; one sister, Ora Collins, Willow Springs, Missouri; one sister-in-law, Lucille Cunningham, Willow Springs, Missouri; twelve grandchildren and seventeen great grandchildren.
Graveside services for Barbara Gunter, 52, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 10:00 a.m., Thursday, August 28, 2014, at Pottersville Cemetery with Brother Bill Bales officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
