Patricia Ann Means
Patricia Ann Means, 68, of Willow Springs, Missouri passed away on July 15, 2023, at the Willow Care Nursing Home. Services will be at a later date and in the care of Carter Funeral Home Inc. – West Plains, Missouri.
Obituaries
Franklin Delano Kennard
Franklin Delano Kennard, 80, of West Plains, Missouri passed on June 10, 2023, at the NHC HealthCare of West Plains, Missouri. Services will be at a later date.
Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home Inc. – West Plains, Missouri.
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Naomi LaRae Galvez
Naomi LaRae Galvez, 40, of Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on May 30, 2023, at her residence. Family will have private services at a later date. Memorials may be made to the family.
Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home Inc. – West Plains, Missouri.
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Pamela “Pam” Lynn Studyvin
Pamela Lynn Studyvin was born to Charles “Chuck” Coleman and Gertrude (Sanders) Coleman on October 9, 1952, in Thayer, Missouri, and departed this world on Monday, May 29, 2023, in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 70.
Pam loved working in sales and had a passion for interior design and for getting to know people. Her favorite job was being a mom, and she loved to update anyone who would listen about what her girls were doing. She loved to laugh and was happiest when she was spending time with friends and family, at home, or traveling. Outside of family, she loved books, art, music, decorating for every holiday, and all things that make life beautiful. She kept up with friends from all stages of life and took a deep interest in others. She will be fondly remembered for the love and life that she shared.
She is survived by her children, Rebekah Studyvin of Kansas City, Missouri, and Sarah Studyvin of Huntsville, Alabama, and her former husband, Kenneth Studyvin of Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
She is also survived by her sister, Oretha Cobb, brother-in-law, Ron Cobb, nephews John Cobb and Sam Cobb, 10 great nieces and nephews, 2 great-great nephews, many cousins, and many friends and neighbors who were like family.
She was preceded in death by her parents and one brother, John “Bubba” Coleman.
A celebration of life service will be held on June 17, 2023 at 10:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri, with Sam Cobb officiating.
Visitation will be held from 9:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
Burial will be in Thayer Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
Pam was so thankful for the medical care she received and was always in awe of younger people affected by cancer. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital or the Handbell Choir of the First United Methodist Church, 503 W. Main Street, West Plains, MO, 65775.
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Nancy Carol Osborn
Nancy Carol Osborn, 72, of West Plains, Missouri passed away on May 26, 2023, in West Plains, Missouri. She was born in Antioch, California to the parents of Herbert Leon and Margaret Ann DuBois Henderson. Nancy loved many hobbies like scrapbooking, reading, decorating, puzzles, coloring, and games. She really enjoyed going to the thrift stores, yard sales, going to church, traveling, and exploring smalls towns. Nancy is also known for telling her family “I always love you to the moon and back.”
She survived by daughters; Larissa Higgs, Brandi Carey, and Stormie Higgs, grandchildren; Kadance, Miley, Jurnee, Genesis, Haley, and Brittany; fiancé, Mark Kosatka, brother, Marvin Henderson and sister, Susan Brock.
She is preceded in death by her parents and one great-granddaughter, BryceLynn George.
A Memorial Service will be held on June 10th, 2023, at 12:00 p.m., at the Pomona Christian Church of Pomona, Missouri. Minster Troy Vetter will be officiating.
Memorials may be made to the family.
Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home Inc. – West Plains, Missouri. Visit an online obituary and guest book at www.carterfuneralhomeinc.com
Darrel Wayne DuBois
Darrel Wayne DuBois, 71, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed away on April 8, 2023, at The White River Medical Center of Batesville, Arkansas. Services were private and Darrel was buried at the Thayer Cemetery.
Helen Bernice Mitchell
Helen Bernice (Cunningham) Mitchell was born May 2,1947, in Corning, Arkansas to Edward and Lavada (Parks) Cunningham. Helen passed peacefully at her home August 21,2022. She had twelve brothers and sisters.
In 1964, she married Joe Mitchell and had three children. Over the years Helen worked alongside her husband providing for her family. After the passing of her husband, she became an avid sewer, and she loved sharing her hobby with her grandkids and great grandkids by teaching them the art of embroidery.
Helen is survived by four siblings: Jimmy Rhinehardt, Chipper Cunningham, Alford Cunningham, and Carnie Bolin. Two children and their spouses: James Mitchell and wife Kim of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; Eddie Mitchell and wife Christy of Thayer, Missouri. Six Grandkids: Mason Mitchell, Coty Mitchell, Adrian Mitchell, Eric Butler, Dagean Butler and Mckienzie Infranca. Eleven Great Grandkids: Brayden and Zander Infranca, Keyden Boddie, Caysen Butler, Gage Mitchell, along with Melanie Welch, Noah Welch, Makayla Jones, Maddox Taylor, Bryce Kent, and Wyatt Mitchell who she took under her wing and treated as her own. Several nieces, nephews, and friends all by whom she will be missed dearly.
She is proceeded in death by her parents, eight of her siblings, her husband, and her daughter Sue Ann Mitchell.
Graveside services for Helen Bernice Mitchell, age 75, of Thayer, Missouri, will be held on Thursday, August 25, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri. Services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer Missouri.
Larry G. Taylor
Larry G. Taylor was born in Mangrum, Arkansas, the son of Cecil Taylor and Estelle Couch Taylor on June 11, 1934 and departed this life on April 2, 2020 at his home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, at the age of 85 years.
He was united in marriage to Clara Ellen Vaughn on August 6, 1955 in Hernando, Mississippi.
Larry is survived by his wife, Clara Taylor; his daughter, Tasabah Taylor Malone and husband, John; one grandson, John Taylor Malone; other relatives; and countless friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Estelle Taylor.
Larry was a Christian.
Larry graduated from Arkansas State University in Jonesboro with a degree in Chemistry and Biology. After teaching for a few years in Arkansas, he moved to Arizona to teach on the Navajo reservation. After teaching for some time, he opened a gas station on the reservation with help from one of the Navajos. With the success of the station, he opened other businesses on the reservation.
In 1968 Larry moved back home to Arkansas to raise a family. After moving back to Arkansas, he was involved in many businesses, most recently a campground.
He enjoyed attending auctions, fishing, running his campground, and especially spending time with his family. He was a good and humble man who touched many lives.
He will truly be missed by his family and all that knew him.
Graveside services for Larry G. Taylor will be held Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Sturgeon Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with Brother Charles Morgan officiating.
Burial will be in Sturgeon Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests you give something to someone who needs it. If doesn’t matter if it is your favorite charity, the homeless man on the corner, food to the mission or just something very nice for someone. It doesn’t have to cost anything. The family would love to hear what everyone did.
John Taylor Malone wrote this:
Dear Papa,
Boy you sure slipped away from us didn’t you? You were always so healthy, so strong, and so sharp that I thought we had at least another 20 years to laugh, hug, fish, and piddle around with your stuff. But now we won’t have the opportunity to do any of that. At least in this life. I feel robbed of the future with one of my best friends in the whole wide world. Your living room is where I learned to walk. Your lap is where I learned to drive. Your couch is where I learned to read. Your land is where I learned to hunt. Your creek is where I learned to fish. More importantly than that is what I learned from your heart. You taught me patience. You taught me to treat everyone like family. You taught me to “go with the flow.” You taught me that nothing is more important than family. You taught me the importance of home. You taught me it’s okay to cry. You taught me that not everything is so serious. You taught me to ALWAYS put others before yourself (in fact if you ever heard me say I thought a jacket or shirt you had on was cool, you’d literally take the shirt off your back and give it to me). Now you’re teaching me how to handle the loss of my best friend. This winter I felt called to spend some time with you. I woke up at 6:00 am and hopped in your truck. We spent the ENTIRE day together. That day you showed me off to literally ALL your friends and taught me about life, love, and your childhood. You were a man who spent your life traveling, but that day you kept reminding me how special home is. That’s the last day we spent together. I wish you could take your own advice and stay home with us. But I know you can’t. You can’t take me fishing. You can’t buck me off your back like a bull. You can’t dance in the living room. You can’t make me laugh with your excellently timed jokes. You can’t take me on trips to Arizona. You can’t tuck me into bed. You can’t hold me when I’m scared. And boy am I scared. This house feels empty without you. Im not sure what we will do, but we will be strong. For you. Thank you for making me a better man.
I love you, a bushel and a peck, and a hugggggg around the neck.
Sleep tight papa. Don’t let the bed bugs bite.
John Taylor Malone
Howeline LaFevers
Funeral services for Howeline LaFevers , 88, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Friday, February 21, 2020, at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains,
She was born the daughter of the late Howell McLain and Cecil Newberry McLain, on March 5, 1931 in Salem, Arkansas and died February 15, 2020 in West Plains, Missouri.
She was united in marriage December 24, 1947 in Viola, Arkansas to Gerald D. LaFevers, who preceded her in death August 8, 2013.
She is survived by three children, Gawaine LaFevers and (Helen, “Toni”), Chillicothe, Missouri; Randall LaFevers, Springfield, Missouri, and Timothy LaFevers, West Plains, Missouri; one granddaughter, LaNette Adkins (Dean), Oak Grove, Missouri; four great grandchildren, Kyle Wilkison (Skyler), Laclede, Missouri, Drew Wilkison (Brittany), Kansas City, Missouri, Dean Adkins III, Kansas City, Missouri, and Libby Adkins, Oak Grove, Missouri; one great grandson, Mavrick Wilkison.
She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, and one brother, J.C. McClain.
She was a dog lover, especially her poodles. She owned and operated a dog kennel for over 35 years. She had attended the Curry Street Church of Christ, West Plains, whenever she was able to be out and about.
Family visitation will be Thursday, February 20, 2020 from 6-8 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.
Burial will be in Mt. Calm Cemetery, Fulton County, Arkansas, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
William Roark
Graveside services for William Roark , 79, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at Stuart Union Cemetery with Johnny Roark, Charles Roark, and Randy Ward officiating under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.
He was born the son of the late Albert Roark and Edna Ruth Smith Roark, on March 8, 1940 in Koshkonong, Missouri and died February 16, 2020 in West Plains, Missouri.
He was united in marriage October 11, 1958 in West Plains, Missouri to Mary VanWort.
He is survived by his wife, Mary VanWort Roark, of the home, West Plains, Missouri; three children, Mary Louise Carlock, West Plains, Missouri, Laura Brazeal and husband Dwayne, state of Virginia, and Garnette Whisenhunt and husband, Rick, Versailles, Missouri; one sister, Darlis Roark Vincent and husband, Jimmy, West Plains; ten grandchildren, Angel, Amber, Eric, Christina, Erin, Charles, Amanda, Kimberly, Jennifer, and Marabeth; twenty-one great grandchildren, James, Anin, Madison, Aydin, Alora, Ethin, Austin, Bodie, Megan, Mason, Tristin, Wyatt, Rya, Gabe, Heilo, Ashton, Joclynn, Alexus, Luna, Capris, and Jaxon.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one son, William Roark; one brother, Hubert Roark; one niece, Darlis Lynn Green; one grandson, Keagan Lee Collins; two great grandchildren, Clayton Cole Cobb and Milo Russell.
He worked for the Missouri Conservation Department for 39 1/2 years as a forest district assistant. He was very proud of his Cherokee Ancestry Heritage. He served in the National Guards for ten years.
Memorial contributions may be made to Riverways Hospice or the Moody Fire Department, First Responders and can be left at the funeral home.
Visitation will be Tuesday, February 18, 2020 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Burial will be in Stuart Union Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.