Obituaries

M. Edward “Eddie” Taylor

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M. Edward “Eddie” Taylor, 85 of Thayer, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 14, 2024, with his wife of 58 years, Lois at his bedside.

Eddie was born in Thayer, Missouri to Simeon Felix Taylor and Marian (Phillips) Taylor on September 19, 1939. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sons, David Walker Taylor and Daniel Edward Taylor, two brothers, SF “Buddy” Taylor and Paul Taylor, two sisters, Mary Anne Talley and Alice “Perky” Mix.

Eddie attended Thayer Schools all of his 12 years and remained a proud Bobcat for the rest of his life. He graduated with the class of 1957. He spent three years at Mizzou before joining the Army National Guard and serving honorably for 6 years.

Eddie had many hobbies and interests like hunting, fishing, and gardening. He loved sharing his bounty with others. He was an avid Dodgers fan. He was employed by the city of Springfield Fire Department for 25 years and retired as Captain. Ed was a member of the Faith Chapel Freewill Baptist and enjoyed teaching the adult Sunday School class. He was willing to share Jesus with everyone he could and was a member of Gideons International.

He is survived by his wife Lois (Walker) Taylor of the home, one sister, Pearl Hines, multiple nephews and nieces, and a special Grandson, Dylan Dennis and wife Lesley and great-grandchildren, Raegan and Beckett.

Ed was one of a kind and will be greatly missed. He carried himself with integrity, wisdom, honesty, and strength.

In lieu of flowers please donate to Gideon’s International or charity of your choice.

Gideons International

P.O. Box 404

Thayer, Mo 65791

Officiating will be Brother Jason Roberts. Pallbearers will be Dylan Dennis, John King, Frank Mix, Mark Mullen, Matt King, August Herbold, Mike Morris and Ralph McFann.

Graveside Services will be on Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. at the Thayer Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri.

Interment will be Tuesday, November 19, 2024, at the Thayer Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri.

Services under the care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri.

Anita Caldwell

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Anita Caldwell, 95, of Koshkonong, Missouri passed away on October 31, 2024, at the Shady Oaks Nursing Home of Thayer, Missouri. Anita was born on March 3, 1929, in Osceola, Arkansas to the parents of Almon Jones and Laura (Mansfield) Jones. She married Thomas Caldwell, in Salem, Arkansas. From this union three children were born: Darrell, Quinn and Lindan Shann Caldwell. Anita was a member of the Thayer Freewill Baptist Church and was an avid painter. Some of her paintings can still be seen on display in the Thayer Library.

Anita is survived by her children, Darrell Caldwell (Allie), Quinn (Thelma) Caldwell, and Lindan Shann Caldwell, and many other family members and lifelong friends.

Anita is preceded in death by her parents, Almon Jones and Laura (Mansfield) Jones, her husband, Thomas Cladwell, and brothers, Herbert Jones and Willard Jones.

Private Services will be held at a later date by the family.

Burial will be at the Thayer Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri.

Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri.

Wesley “Bud” Harmon Daves

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Wesley “Bud” Harmon Daves was born on November 18, 1939, near Crowley’s Ridge, Arkansas, to John and Myrtle (Daves) Zolman, the youngest of 9 children. After his parents’ death, his Aunt and Uncle, Asa and Bertha Daves, lovingly adopted him. He then became the youngest of 4 children. Bud passed away on July 30, 2024, at Ozarks Health Care surrounded by his family at the age of 84.

On May 28, 1960, he was united in marriage to his classmate and high school sweetheart Wanda Louise Miller at the Pine Hill Assembly of God Church in Thomasville, Missouri. God blessed this union with 4 children.

He is survived by his wife Wanda Daves, 64 years of marriage, 3 children: Becky Lynn Daves Shelton and husband Rodger, Vicky Sue Daves Drumright and husband Steven, and John Wesley “Skip” Daves and wife Mona, 10 grandchildren; Rebecka, Lee, Lizabeth, Courtney, Miranda, Megan, Tosha, Ronnie, Floyd, Barbara, David, and Christian and several great-grandchildren. He was also survived by one sister Shirley, 2 brother-in-law’s, 3 sister-in-law’s, several nephews, nieces, cousins and friends.

He is preceded in death by both sets of parents, his youngest daughter Beth Ann Daves and one grandson Gage Gransee, 10 siblings proceeded him in death; John, Virgil, Lois, Geneva, Dollie, Shelby, Curtis Daves, Marvin Daves, Lillie Daves Miller, and Hazel Daves Miller.

Bud was known for his personality, he always had a joke, a prank, or a funny story to tell. He loved his family and enjoyed spending time with them. He enjoyed raising beagle pups, rabbit hunting, dune buggy rides, and 3-wheeler rides when they lived “up on the hill”. He had little saying that will remain in the memories of his beloved family, such as “fly out the roost’, “good enough”, and give me a sugar and papa loves you” before the grandchildren walked out the door. He always enjoyed a good baseball game or a football game on TV and a bowl of chocolate ice cream made it even better. Bud graduated from Thomasville High School the class of 1959. He worked for what was Ozark Memorial Hospital for 13 years and then worked and retired from Southwest in West Plains, MO after 31 years. He was a member and the Sunday School Superintendent at Pine Hill Assembly of God Church until his health no longer made possible from him to attend church service. Bud and Wanda raised their children and some of their grandchildren in the church to sing a “special”. Bud served on the Thomasville Community Center Board for several years and continued to love and support his Thomasville Community even after serving on the board.

In lieu of flowers the family has requested memorials donation to be made to the :

American Heart Association

P.O. Box 840692

Dallas, Texas, 75284-0692

Speakers will be : Reverend Scott Harris, Reverend J.C. Moore and Gary Dotson. Singer will be Kelly Dotson. Pallbearers will be: David Drumright , Christian Drumright, Brady Howell, Stacy Howell, Courtney Huddleston, David Miller, Eugene Miller, Earnest Lee Shelton, and Rodger Shelton. Honorary pallbearers will be: Edward Baty, Lavern Daves, Hershal Miller, Jack Miller, and Glen Trantham.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, August 5, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.

Visitation time will be held at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri on Sunday, August 4, 2024 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

Burial will be in Huddleston Cemetery, Oregon County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.

Joe Darrell Lovelace

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Joe Darrell Lovelace, son of Faith Fraley Lovelace and the late Billy Joe Lovelace, was born July 9, 1946, in Thayer, Missouri, and died July 27, 2024, in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 78 years.

He was united in marriage to Vicki King on June 26, 1971, in West Plains, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Vicki; three children, Adriane Wooderson and husband Jake, Erin Priest and husband Anthony, and Darren Lovelace; and three grandchildren, Kennedi, Cade, and Quin Wooderson, all of West Plains, Missouri. He also leaves behind his mother, Faith, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Carolyn “Bebe” Smith and husband Dale, West Plains, Missouri; one uncle, Glen Fraley, Houston, Missouri; brother-in-law, Kenny King and wife Lori, Lebanon, Missouri; sister-in-law, Cindy Rasor and husband Raymond, West Plains, Missouri; and several cousins, nieces, and nephews.

He was preceded in death by infant daughter, Angel; infant son, Richard; and his dad, Billy Joe Lovelace.

Joe was a believer and a faithful member of the First Free Will Baptist Church in West Plains, Missouri. After the family moved from Thayer in 1958, he graduated from West Plains High School in 1964 where he made many lifelong friends. He served his country in the United States Army from 1966-1968 and was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam War. He was in the 50th Scout Dog Platoon of the 4th Infantry Division with his beloved dog, Buck. He was the recipient of the National Defense Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal with “V” Device for heroism, Combat Infantryman Badge, Marksman Badge (Rifle M-14), Good Conduct Medal, Vietnam Service Medal, Vietnamese Campaign Medal, and One Overseas Service Bar. In May of 1969, Joe began working at the family business, Link Motor Supply and Equipment Co. He later purchased the store in 1991 and operated it until he retired in July 2016. Joe had a deep love for his family and enjoyed fishing, hunting, Southern Gospel music, and watching his grandchildren play sports. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Funeral services will be held Sunday, August 4, 2024 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri at 2:00 p.m.

Visitation time will be Saturday, August 3, 2024 also at Carter Funeral Home Chapel from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m.

Burial will be in Elk Creek Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.

Nadezhda Kryshtal

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Nadezhda (Nadia) Kryshtal, 70, of Willow Springs, Missouri passed away on April 23, 2024, at her home. Nadia was born January 15, 1954, in Korkino, Chelyabinsk Oblast, to Aleksey Nadtochayev and Nina Vasilchenkova. Nadia was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend: the heart and soul of her family. She was a well-loved member of the community, known for her kind heart and soul. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her nine children, seventeen grandchildren, her brothers, sisters and extended family.

From this life into the loving arms of God, Nadia is now home. Our Lord and Savior took her home to begin her heavenly life, reunited with her husband, two children and all loved ones.

To our Mother in Heaven, thank you for always loving us and guiding us. Even though you are no longer here with us, we can still feel your love guiding us. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain. We love you, we will miss you always, until we meet again.

Graveside Services will be on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery of Pomona, Missouri at 10:00 a.m.

Family has asked in lieu of flowers to please make memorials to the charity of your choice.

Services under the care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – West Plains, Missouri

Rosa Maud Collins

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Rosa Maud Collins, Dora, Missouri, was born on February 19, 1930, in Bigelow, Kansas, to Eldon and Pansy (Collins) Carter. She passed away March 18, 2024, in Gainesville, Missouri at the age of 94.

Rosa married the love of her life, Windol Collins, on November 27, 1946. They were blessed with eight children.

Rosa loved to piece and quilt beautiful quilts and grow flowers of all kinds. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very special to her and she loved spending time with all of them. Rosa never met a stranger and liked to visit everyone. She will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

She is survived by four children: Tony Collins and wife Judy, Dora, Missouri; Julie Pippin and husband Don, Gainesville, Missouri; Anita Cobb and husband Aubrey, Strafford, Missouri; and Melody Golay, Tecumseh, Missouri; one daughter-in-law Alma Collins; one son-in-law Marion Parks; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She is also survived by six siblings: Larry Carter, Averill Carter, Bill Carter, Gladys Wyas, Violet Wake and Lena Shipley; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four children: Madena Lakey, Allen Collins, Marlon Collins, Nancy Parks; son-in-law Dale Chisam; grandson, Ethan Golay; great- granddaughter, Sherronna Carson, and siblings Carl Carter and Naomi Dominguez.

Memorial Contributions for Sweeton Pond Cemetery may be left at the Carter Funeral Home, Inc.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. At the Carter Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Friday, March 22, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m.

Interment will be on Saturday March 22, 2024, in the Sweeton Pond Cemetery, Dora, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in West Plains, Missouri.

Larry Ross Marler

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Larry Ross Marler, 75, son of the late Winfred Leroy Marler and Irene (Auffert) Marler, was born December 7, 1948 in West Plains, Missouri and passed away January 16, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri.

Larry was married October 31, 1986 in West Plains, Missouri to Rita Kenslow.

He is survived by his wife Rita Marler, West Plains, Missouri; children, Angela Weis, Shelley Rhoades, and Joey Patricelli; three siblings, Patricia Riley, Viola, Arkansas, Francis Marler and wife Janet, Mountain Grove, Missouri, and Linda Vogel and husband, Phil, Jefferson City, Missouri; six grandchildren, Bobby Dale Reid, Wyatt Reid, Colter Reid, Payton Weis, Dunde Harris, and Kindra Gentges and nine great grandchildren.

Larry worked for the West Plains Daily Quill Newspaper for over twenty years as a printer. He was also a Vietnam War veteran. He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, January 20, 2024 at 1:00 p.m. at the Homeland Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.

Public is welcome to come in on Friday, January 19, 2024 between the hours of 9 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel to view and sign the register book. Also Saturday, January 20th, 2024, from 8:00 a.m. until time of service.

Melvin “Toby” Elije Turnbull

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Melvin “Toby” Elije Turnbull, son of Ruby (Collins) Turnbull, and the late John “Bud” Elvon Turnbull, was born January 19th, 1973, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He went to be with his loved ones who have been waiting for him with our Lord on December 26th, 2023 at the age of 50 years.

Melvin, fondly known as Toby, was a logger by profession, a Christian by faith, a farmer by choice, and a big family man with an even bigger heart. He left this world doing what he loved. His legacy lives on through his friends and family. To know him was to love him, and the grief we feel now is that love continuing on.

He is preceded in death by his father John Elvon Turnbull; his paternal grandparents Eslie and Bernice Turnbull; his maternal grandparents Bert and Dovie Collins; and his brother Ronnie Turnbull.

He is survived by his wife of 26 years Sheri Turnbull of the family home, along with their five sons: Alex Davault and his wife Kim and their daughters Aurora and Naomi (all of Vanzant); John Turnbull and his partner Ramon (of Little Rock); Samuel Turnbull and his wife Taylor and daughters Evelyn and Lyla (all of Dora); Clayton Turnbull and his wife Courtney and son Brantley (of Dora); and Ronnie Turnbull of Dora. His mother Ruby Turnbull survives him along with his brothers and their wives: Bruce and Amanda; Dennis; and Jim and Sarah. He has 3 uncles: Terry Collins of Siloam Springs, Ralph Turnbull of West Plains, and Wayne Turnbull of Arkansas. He leaves behind a host of cousins, nieces, and nephews including Sarah Causey and her husband Robbie and their kids Ryan and Shelby; Sheri Thompson and her kids Jalee, Brice, Ruby, Teri, and Edward; Brandon Turnbull and his wife Samantha and their kids Korina, Allison, and Braxton; Mckayla Kendrick, Nicole Turnbull, Jacob Turnbull, and Julie and Joe Olsen. He is also survived by his good friend Bud Scherer.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, December 30, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at Pleasant Mound Cemetery, Douglas County, Missouri, officiated by Pastor Bud Scherer, and under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.

James “Jim” Noel Burke

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James “Jim” Noel Burke, 85, of St. Louis, Missouri passed away December 17, 2023, at his residence.

A Funeral Service will be held on December 27, 2023, 10:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in West Plains, Missouri.

A Visitation will be held on December 27, 2023, 9:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in West Plains, Missouri.

Burial will be on December 27, 2023, at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery in West Plains, Missouri.

Joseph “Joey” Earl Tripp

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Joseph “Joey” Earl Tripp, 41, of West Plains, Missouri, formally of Kennett and Senath, Missouri areas, came into this world on February 28, 1982, in Kennett, Missouri, the son of Henry Tripp and Tracy Henfling and passed away on November 23, 2023, in Howell County, Missouri near Siloam Springs. He was a hard worker at the Timberland Coal Plant and enjoyed spending his time with his pittys (pitbull fur babies), hunting and going to the West Plains, Missouri truck pulls. Joey had an infectious laugh and loved his family immensely. We are all saddened by the sudden loss of Joey, and he will be greatly missed.

Joey is survived by his a son, Dalton Wade Fort of Paducah, Kentucky, life partner, Shawnda Rebstock, parents, Henry Tripp and Sherry Curtright, father-in-law, Pastor Chester Rebstock and wife, Norma of West Plains, Missouri, brothers; Jeffery Wayne Tripp and wife, Jessica of Kennett, Missouri and Richard Curtright of Nashville, Tennessee, grandmother, Patsy Vance of Senath, Missouri, Aunts; Christie Tice and husband, Steve of Kenneth, Missouri, and Lisa and husband, Christopher Tripp of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Uncles; Billy Tripp and wife, Kim of Kennet, Missouri, Paul and wife, Tammy Tripp of Portageville, Missouri, Michael Tripp and life partner, Dara Mitchell of New Madrid, Missouri, niece, Ashlyn Grace Tripp, nephew, Ryland Phillip Gage Tripp, cousins; April Moody, Jason Moody, Logan Moody, Tiffany Lee and husband Alex, Brayden Lee, and Annaabelle Lee of Kennett, Missouri, many other loved ones and cherished friends.

Joey is preceded in death by his daughter, Hailie Elizabeth Lee Tripp, mother, Tracy Henfling, maternal grandmother, Phyllis Neely, maternal grandparents, Collen and Billy Joe Henfling, paternal grandmother, Ossie Matthews, many other loved ones and friends.

Memorial Services will be at a later date and officiated by Pastor Chester Rebstock. In lieu of flowers the family asks that all memorials be sent to the Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children’s Hospital of Chicago, 225 E. Chicago Avenue, Chicago, Illinois, 60611