Funeral services for Barbara A. Hammond Provow, 66, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m.. Thursday, April 25, 2013, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, with Pastor Keith Combs officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.
She was born the daughter of the late Allan Peterson, Sr. and Anna May Rice Peterson, on August 10, 1946 in Sturkie, Arkansas and died April 22, 2013 in West Plains, Missouri.
She was united in marriage August 21, 1995 in Salem, Arkansas to Ronnie Provow.
She is survived by her husband, Ronnie Provow, of the home, West Plains, Missouri; two sons, Dwayne and Michelle Hammond, Peace Valley, Missouri, and Mark and Gayla Hammond, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Allan Peterson, Jr. and Nellie, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Evelyn Reynolds and husband, Dale, Nixa, Missouri; three grandchildren, Jacob and Jessica Hammond, both of Peace Valley, Missouri, Steven Olmsted, West Plains, Missouri, and Stephanie and Brad Frieman, Dora, Missouri; one great grandchild, Faith Freiman, Dora, Missouri; two special friends, Myrt Williams, Caster, Louisiana, and Lindsy Barnett, Thayer, Missouri, and several nieces and nephews.
Eva Thompson was born the daughter of John and Ada (Wickins) Macklay on November 9, 1924 in Koshkonong, Missouri and departed this life April 17, 2013 in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 88 years.
She was united in marriage on February 14, 1948 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to William Thompson.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-five years, William Thompson of the home in West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Edna Armstrong of St. Louis, Missouri; several nieces and nephews; other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ada Macklay; one brother, Seb Macklay and three sisters, Iva Stuart, Ruth Hunsperger and Opal Young.
Eva was secretary of the Labor Union that represented the Gates Rubber Company in Denver, Colorado for many years. She was an animal lover, especially her family pets and enjoyed working in her flower garden and decorating her home for all holidays.
Eva will be remembered as a devoted companion, loving aunt and wonderful friend. She will truly be missed by all that knew her.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Thompson will be Sunday, April 21, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery.
Hazel Bertha (Ary) Bennett went to be with the Lord, peacefully, on Monday evening, April 8, 2013, in West Plains, Missouri. She was born in Oregon County, Missouri, on January 3, 1918, as one of nine children of the late James H. Ary and Leona (Janes) Ary, and was a lifelong resident of Thayer, Missouri.
Hazel was united in marriage at Alton, Missouri, on February 25, 1933, to Donis E. Bennett, a union of love and dedication which thrived for 63 years until his death on May 9, 1996.
She is survived by one son and daughter in-law, Farren E. and Regina Bennett of Feldkirch, Austria, one beloved granddaughter, Rebecca Laura Bennett also of Feldkirch, Austria, two step-granddaughters, Johanna Krecke and Caroline Krecke of Austria, one brother, J.D. Ary of Thayer, and one sister, Mary Lee Parnell of West Plains. She is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews in whom she took great joy being in their company.
Hazel was preceded in death by her parents, husband, brothers Lawrence Ary, Lehman Ary, Lloyd Ary and Floyd Ary, and sisters Ora Harper and Ola Risner.
A Christian, Hazel was active for many years at the Cane Hill Sunday School near Thayer, and in her later years while still able, she attended Thayer First Baptist Church.
Hazel was highly devoted to her family, helping on the farm and keeping the books. For many years she enjoyed raising a large vegetable garden and cultivating her beautiful flowers. She especially enjoyed hosting frequent, large, family Sunday lunches, which would invariably end with all gathered around the piano singing her treasured gospel hymns.
Her hobbies over the years included quilting, cooking, playing countless card games of pitch as well games of marbles with family. She loved nurturing animals as well as fishing with her late husband.
Not one to travel far from Oregon County, she, Donis and others of her family did spend a time during the Great Depression in Colorado, where she managed a commissary at a camp in the Rockies. This began her life-long tie to family in that state.
Her greatest travel adventure was taking her first airplane flight well into her 80s to visit her son in Europe. She later made the trip alone, after the birth of her granddaughter.
Hazel maintained her own home until age 92. During this time she enjoyed lunch and companionship regularly at the Mammoth Spring Senior Citizens Center.
She spent the last several years of her life at West Vue Nursing Home in West Plains, Missouri, where she loved the nurturing staff and where she will be remembered with love. For a time she was a resident there along with her older and younger sisters. The three “Ary Sisters” were constant companions, reunited again in their twilight years.
On January 3 of this year, Hazel celebrated her 95th birthday with a day out; her favorite lunch followed by birthday cake at her home, surrounded by her son and nieces and nephews.
Hazel will be remembered by family and friends for her faith in God, her instant smiles, her love of giving great big hugs to everyone, her twinkling eyes, and her loving, nurturing and gentle nature.
Funeral Services will be Sunday, April 14, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home in Thayer on Saturday evening, April 13th, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Jerry Verdain Sharp was born the son of Johnny Verdain Sharp and Emma Lee (Barber) Sharp on February 7, 1942 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and departed this life April 8, 2013 at his home in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 71 years.
He was united in marriage on August 2, 2002 in Pocahontas, Arkansas to Dianne Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Dianne Sharp of the home; three sons, Jerry W. Sharp and wife, Carolyn of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Victor J. Sharp and wife, Connie of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Greg Sharp of West Plains, Missouri; one daughter, Jessica Campbell and Le Johnson of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; three grandchildren, Rachel Sharp and Daniel Sharp, both of Jonesboro, Arkansas, and Braden Campbell of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; two great grandchildren, Colbie Cullum and Sunny Sharp, both of Jonesboro, Arkansas; one brother, Terry Sharp and wife, Linda of Jonesboro, Arkansas; three sisters-in-law, Katherine Ollar and husband, Keith, Paula Hatfield and husband, Jake and Peggy Earls; three aunts, Mary, Ruth and Dorothy; special friends, Larry and Linda Morgan of Fort Worth, Texas; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Johnny and Emma Sharp, one grandson, Michael Sharp, and a brother-in-law, Denny Earls.
Jerry was a well driller, who owned and operated Sharp Well Company in Jonesboro, Arkansas for over forty years. As a young man, he served in the United States Marine Corp. He loved deer hunting and treasured spending time with his grandson, Braden, teaching him to hunt and enjoy the outdoors.
He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, a wonderful Daddy and Papa, a great uncle, and a loyal friend. Jerry will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral Services will be Thursday, April 11, 2013 at 10:00 AM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Pastor Sam Simmonds officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home in Thayer on Wednesday evening, April 10th, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the Oregon County Relay For Life in memory of “Denny Earls”, and may be left at the Funeral Home.
Mildred L. Murphy was born the daughter of Edwin Files and Odie (Huffman) Files on May 6, 1928 in Koshkonong, Missouri, and departed this life April 7, 2013 at Shady Oaks Healthcare Center in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 84 years.
She was united in marriage on July 21, 1948 in Thayer, Missouri to Harold Murphy who preceded her in death on November 9, 1996.
She is survived by two nieces, Linda Roark and husband, Vernie of Thayer, Missouri and Rebecca McGary of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; special nephew, Louis Preston and wife, Myra of Cherokee Village, Arkansas; special cousin, Delores French of Thayer, Missouri; special friend, Nora Hollis of Thayer, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Murphy; her parents, Edwin and Odie Files; two brothers, Bobby Files and one infant brother.
Mildred was a dedicated homemaker, an excellent cook, and a skilled seamstress, working for Puritan Fashions in Thayer for many years. She enjoyed working in her garden and reading.
She was a member of First Baptist Church of Thayer. She will be remembered as a loving and caring aunt, and a wonderful friend. Mildred will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services for Mrs. will be Tuesday, April 9, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Reverend Gerald Bounds officiating.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the time of the service.
The body will lie in state at the Funeral Home in Thayer until 8:00 PM on Monday evening, April 8th.
Burial will be in the Shiloh Grand Gulf Cemetery near Thayer.
Dennis “Denny” Lee Earls was born the son of Leo Glenn Earls and Iva (Armstrong) Earls on March 14, 1952 in Jonesboro, Arkansas, and departed this life April 5, 2013 at his home near Mammoth Spring, Arkansas at the age of 61 years.
He was united in marriage on April 20, 1984 in Thayer, Missouri to Peggy Smith.
He is survived by his wife, Peggy Earls of the home; two daughters, Marcie Ammons and husband, Bryan of Houston, Missouri, and Megan Earls and fiancé, Josh Roberts of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; two grandchildren, Blake and Halee Ammons of Houston, Missouri; one brother, Davie Earls of Thayer, Missouri; three nephews, Marlon Earls and wife, Marsha, Marty Earls and wife, Jeanie, and Kevin Ollar and wife, Brandy, all of Thayer, Missouri; three nieces, Kristen Collins and husband, Ivy of Republic, Missouri, and Stacie Huffman and husband, Marlon of Koshkonong, Missouri, and Jessica Campbell and husband, Le Johnson of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; special great nephew, Braden “Bradon Sapp” Campbell; three sisters-in-law, Kathy Ollar and husband, Keith, Paula Hatfield and husband, Jake and Diane Sharp and husband, Jerry; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Iva Earls; one sister, Carolyn Earls and one sister-in-law, Joye Earls.
Denny was a logger and a farmer. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time with his family; especially the grandbabies.
He was a member of the Church of God in Thayer. He will be remembered as a loving and devoted husband, a wonderful Daddy and Papa, a great uncle, and a loyal friend. Denny will truly be missed by all who knew him.
Funeral services will be Monday, April 8, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Reverend Sam Simmonds officiating.
Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Ronald Dean Stieben was born the son of Edwin Stieben and Velma (Bell) Stieben on July 7, 1944 in Camp Atterbury, Indiana, and departed this life April 3, 2013 at his home in Couch, Missouri at the age of 68 years.
He was united in marriage on September 19, 1964 in Chicago, Illinois to Sandra Schultz.
He is survived by his wife, Sandy Stieben of the home; one daughter, Deanna Peterson and husband, Patrick; two sons, Ronald Stieben, Jr., and Michael Stieben; three grandchildren, Jereme and Marissa Peterson and Michael Stieben, Jr.; his mother, Velma Stieben; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his father, Edwin Stieben.
Before his retirement, Ron was employed as a police officer in Chicago, Illinois and was a member of the Fraternal Order of Police.
He enjoyed the simple pleasures in life; spending time with his family, being outdoors on his farm with his horses and dogs, his guns, his old Mustang car, and treasured visits with his friends.
Some of Ron’s many hobbies were woodworking, leather work, collecting knives, coins, beautiful glassware, and attending auctions.
He will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving dad and grandpa and a loyal friend. Ron will truly be missed by all who knew and loved him.
The family will receive friends at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri on Monday evening, April 8th, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM. Brother Jake Lawrence will offer a eulogy at 7:00 PM.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in his memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital and may be left at the Funeral Home.
Rosa May Hatfield was born the daughter of Joshua Hayes and Mattie Ann (Rogers) Hayes on September 13, 1911 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and departed this life April 2, 2013 in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 101 years.
She was united in marriage on February 12, 1933 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to Robert E. Hatfield, who preceded her in death on May 8, 1992.
She is survived by many nieces, nephews, her church family and a host of friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Joshua and Mattie Ann Hayes; her husband, Robert Hatfield; one infant daughter, Rose Bernice Hatfield; eight brothers, Jim, R.V., Everett, Oscar, Woodrow, George, Pershing and Eugeno Hayes and two sisters, Flora Williamson and Mattie Mae Whiteside.
Rosa was called into the ministry in the early 1930’s. She pastored and filled in for seven different churches throughout the years, but her home church was the Midway Pentecostal in Thayer, where she was a faithful member, attending as long as health permitted. Rosa was also the director of the Midway Church Services held monthly at Shady Oaks Healthcare.
She will be remembered as a lady with a kind heart and a sweet Christian spirit. Mrs. Hatfield was a faithful minister of God’s word and a wonderful witness, always reaching out to the lost. She was devoted to the Lord, her church, family, and friends. She will truly be missed by all.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Hatfield will be Saturday, April 6, 2013 at 11:00 AM at Midway Pentecostal Church in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Anthony Woods and Brother Charles Barnett officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home in Thayer on Friday evening, April 5th, from 6:00 until 8:00 PM.
Burial will be in the Field Creek Cemetery near Mammoth Spring.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in her memory to Midway Pentecostal Church and may be left at the Funeral Home.
William “Bub” Edwards, Jr. was born the son of William Harold Edwards, Sr. and Edna Ellen (Casey) Edwards on March 10, 1943 in Riverton, Missouri, and departed this life April 1, 2013 at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri at the age of 70 years.
He was united in marriage on June 12, 1967 in Chicago, Illinois to Suzanne Williams.
He is survived by his wife, Suzanne Edwards of the home in Cabool, Missouri; one son, Michael William Edwards and wife, Miranda of Colcord, Oklahoma; one daughter, Elizabeth Coppinger and husband, Stephen of Edgar Springs, Missouri; five grandchildren, Jordyn Edwards, Jedidiah William Edwards, Eden Edwards, Hunter, and Conor William Coppinger; two sisters, Rita Fairfax and husband, Jim of Sedalia, Missouri and Sherry Edwards of Thayer, Missouri; nephew, Brad Jones of Sedalia, Missouri; niece, Hope Edwards of Platte City, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Edna Edwards.
Bub was a 1961 graduate of Thayer High School; a graduate from College of the Ozarks in Point Lookout, Missouri, and attended Drury University in Springfield, Missouri.
He was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving in Vietnam in the 406th Mobile Lab Unit.
Bub was an OSP Engineer for various telephone companies and corporations for several years.
He enjoyed restoring old cars, was a member of the Southern Cruiser’s Car Club, and won major awards with his collection. Bub was President and CEO of Ol’ Buzzard Hot Rod Shop in Cabool.
He was of the Baptist faith and will be remembered as a deeply devoted husband, father, PawPaw, brother, and loyal friend. He will truly be missed by all.
Funeral services for Mr.Edwards will be Friday, April 5, 2013 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Edward Casey officiating.
The family will receive friends at the Funeral Home in Thayer, Thursday evening, April 4, 2013 from 6:00 to 8:00 P.M.
Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery in Thayer with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
James Willard Friel was born the son of James S. Friel and Ethel J. (Kirk) Friel on March 21, 1928 in Portageville, Missouri, and departed this life March 29, 2013 in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 85 years.
He was united in marriage on March 30, 1948 in Piggott, Arkansas to Dolly Cheek.
He is survived by his wife, Dolly of Thayer, Missouri; five children, Margaret Cochran of Agnos, Arkansas, Jerry Friel and wife, Velda of Alma, Arkansas, Sharon Miller and husband, James of Muldrow, Oklahoma, Elizabeth Smith and husband, Howard of West Plains, Missouri and Mary Morris and husband, Chris of Broadway, Virginia; nineteen grandchildren; several great grandchildren; many other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James and Ethel Friel and five sisters, Marie Spoor, Ruby Friel, Naomi Hughey, Almeda Bowman and Edith Weaver.
Mr. Friel was a Veteran of the United States Army, serving during World War II. He was employed by American Can Company in St. Louis, Missouri for fifteen years and was later employed by Garnett Wood Products in Koshkonong, Missouri for several years.
Mr. Friel was a Christian and attended Shekinah Tabernacle. He enjoyed small engine repair and attending auctions.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. He will truly be missed by his family and many friends.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 2, 2013 at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer, Missouri with Brother Marty McComas officiating. Visitation will be Monday, April 1 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in Thayer Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
