Anna Lee Trimble was born the daughter of John Williams and Anna Belle Cotham Williams on July 20, 1929 at Alton, Missouri and departed this life May 4, 2012 at the Grace Care Center in Katy, Texas at the age of 82 years.
She was united in marriage March 6, 1948 in Salem, Arkansas to Kenneth Trimble, who preceded her in death February 7, 2007.
She is survived by three children, Jeanne Hammeke and husband, David of Katy, Texas, Steven Trimble and wife, Deb of Houston, Texas and Mark Trimble and wife, Evelyn of Houston, Texas; six grandchildren, Rhonda, Chad, Andrea, Tyler, Ian and Matt; six great grandchildren, Allison, Hannah, Jon, Ella, Makenna and Joslyn; a childhood friend, Bonnie Schuster of Thayer, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Anna Belle Williams; her husband, Kenneth Trimble; one grandson, Jon Trimble; four sisters, Ruby Johnson, Ollie Kenega, Ruth Smith and Edith Glenn; three brothers, Claude, Mack and Carl Williams and a life-long friend, Gertrude Schuster.
Anna Lee was a graduate of the Thayer High School with the class of 1948. She was a florist, owning and operating her floral business, “The Flower Cottage” in Hill City, Kansas for many years.
She was a dedicated homemaker, enjoyed entertaining and preparing delicious holiday meals for family and friends. Some of her most cherished moments were spent with her grandchildren; whether it was traveling, teaching fingernail painting or just special visits with Grag and Pops. Anna Lee was an avid bridge player and bowler. She enjoyed toll painting, embroidery work and quilting.
She was of the Methodist faith, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister and a loyal friend. She will truly be missed by her family and the many friends who were a part of her life.
Funeral services will be Wednesday, May 9, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Tuesday from 6:00 to 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, memorial contributions may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association and left at the funeral home.
Lymon E. Fuller was born the son of Lymon Washington and Bessie Gertrude (Robinson) Fuller on March 9, 1933 in Hardy, Arkansas and died April 23, 2012 at West Vue Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 79 years.
He is survived by seven children, Timothy Eugene Fuller and wife, Donna of Kansas City, Missouri, Aubrey Dale Fuller and wife, Vickie of Pocahontas, Arkansas, John Wayne Fuller and wife, Michele of Thayer, Missouri, Lymon Joe Fuller and wife, Diana of Thayer, Missouri, Earl Daniel Fuller and wife, Lorie of Holt Summit, Missouri, Margaret Teckemeyer and husband, Wayne of Columbia, Missouri and Edward Fuller and wife, Shirley of Thayer, Missouri; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews, a host of other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Lymon and Bessie Fuller; three brothers, Edward, Floyd and J.C. Fuller; one sister, Marie Lowe and an infant sister, Annie.
Lymon was a true outdoorsman. He was a hard-working sawmiller who, in his spare time, enjoyed growing strawberries, working on cars, and a good fishing trip.
He loved his cat, Susie, who was a true friend and stayed by his side until the end.
Mr. Fuller was of the Baptist faith and will truly be missed by his family and many friends.
Viewing and Visitation will be Thursday, April 26, 2012 from 9:00 to 11:00 AM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer.
James Edward “Jay” Threlkeld was born the son of Henry and Clara (Hampton) Threlkeld on April 29, 1942 in Koshkonong, Missouri and died April 18, 2012 at his home in Koshkonong.
He was united in marriage March 10, 2009 in Rector, Arkansas to Joyce Louise Dooley.
He is survived by his wife, Joyce Threlkeld of Koshkonong, Missouri; two sons, Dewayne Hall and wife, Ann of Benton, Arkansas and Kevin James Threlkeld and wife, Carla of Los Animos, Colorado; three daughters, Kimberly Jean Solares and husband, Jorge of Rome, Italy, Kelly Joe Marino of Decatur, Alabama and Karla Jay Threlkeld and husband, Joe of Farmington, Missouri; twelve grandchildren, Whitney Hall of Benton, Arkansas, Kyle and Cole Marino of Decatur, Alabama, Allie, Macy, Addison and Jacob Threlkeld of Los Animos, Colorado, Stephane¢ , Andre and Lydia Solares of Rome, Italy and Sophe and Jalyn Crider of Farmington, Missouri; two brothers, William Threlkeld and wife, Barbara of Koshkonong, Missouri and Harry Threlkeld and wife, Helga of Whitney, Texas; several nieces and nephews, a host of other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Clara Threlkeld; one son, Roy Avery Hall; two sisters, Shirley Roberts and Ella Threlkeld and one brother, Robert Threlkeld.
Mr Threlkeld was a veteran, serving his country in the United States Army in Vietnam. He earned a Sharpshooter badge with a rifle and an Expert badge with his M-14, He also received a Good Conduct Medal and Vietnam Service Medal.
He was a member of First Baptist Church of Koshkonong and, was blessed by the friendship he shared with a generous pastor.
He loved playing cards. Pitch and Pinochle were two of his favorite games. He also enjoyed playing Keno and tending to his plants. He was a buyer and trader of all items.
Jay was a very kind-hearted and generous person. He never met a stranger. He took every opportunity to help someone in need, even at a great cost to himself. He will be remembered as a devoted husband, loving father, generous neighbor and a loyal friend. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
Memorial services for James will be Sunday, April 22, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the graveside in Koshkonong Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Saturday day evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM.
Kowanda Lee Holmes was born the daughter of Delbert Wiseman and Vista Lewis Wiseman on February 26, 1935 in Wheeling, Arkansas and departed this life April 17, 2012 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 77 years.
She was united in marriage to Dean Bateman on August 11, 1953, who preceded her in death January 26, 1988. She was united in marriage to William “Bill” Holmes in Charleston, South Carolina on
June 26, 1996.
Kowanda is survived by her husband, Bill of the home, Highland, Arkansas; three children, Robert Dean Bateman, Sheila Gail Templeton, and Brian Lee Bateman all of Cherokee Village, Arkansas; one granddaughter Deana Noesner and husband Jason of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio; one great-granddaughter, Ashlynn Noesner and one sister-in-law, Betty Wiseman.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Delbert and Vista Wiseman; husband, Dean Bateman; three brothers, Kelsey, Kenneth, and Edsel Wiseman.
She was Baptized at the Church of Christ in Mammoth Spring and was a person of strong faith. She was High School Graduate and a Legal Secretary. She was fun-loving, outgoing, and had a beautiful smile. She loved family and friends unconditionally and will be missed by those who knew and loved her.
Berniece A. Rogers was born the daughter of John Henry and Rosie Earls Williams on February 1, 1919, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and died April 17, 2012, at Shady Oaks Healthcare Center in Thayer, Missouri.
She was united in marriage March 27, 1937, in Hardy, Arkansas, to Jesse Rogers, who preceded her in death February 7, 1982.
She is survived by her daughter-in-law, Peggy Rogers, of Thayer, Missouri; one grandson, Trent Rogers and wife Michelle of Walla Walla, Washington; two great-grandchildren, Emma and Grayson Rogers of Walla Walla, Washington; three sisters, Bessie Vaughn and Margaret Morgan of West Plains, Missouri, and Tressie Quimby of Thayer, Missouri; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She also leaves to mourn her passing Tim and Alice Young, Kevin Young, Holly Bell and Whitley Young, all of Hardy, Arkansas, and Kathleen Young of Jackson, Mississippi.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Henry and Rosie Williams; her husband, Jesse Rogers; her son, Dale Rogers; and two brothers, Roland and Russell Williams.
Living during the depression made Berniece a very resourceful person. In years past she was a successful business woman, owning and managing several businesses in and around Thayer.
She was well known for her baking and sewing skills. Many of her pies, cakes and quilts have been sold to benefit various community organizations.
Mrs. Rogers was a member of the First Baptist Church of Thayer. She will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and loyal friend. She was known for her words of wisdom, great personality and her spirit of giving.
She will truly be missed by her family, friends and the neighborhood in which she lived.
Funeral services for Berniece will be Saturday, April 21, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Friday evening from 6:00 to 8:00 PM. Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial donations be made to Ozarka College; Mammoth Spring Building Fund or your favorite charity. Donations can be left at the Funeral Home or mailed to Carter Funeral Home, P.O. Box 175, Thayer, MO 65791.
DONALD D. DODD, age 75, of Couch, Missouri, died at 4:24 AM on Sunday, April 15, 2012 at his home near Couch. Arrangements under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Linda P. Young was born the daughter of James Reed and Sally (Gray) Reed on October 4, 1944 in Blytheville, Arkansas and departed this life April 16, 2012 in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 67 years.
She was united in marriage June 12, 1973 in Oregon County, Missouri to John “Jack” Young.
She is survived by four children, George Titus Buehler and wife, Jenny of West Plains, Missouri, Mike Buehler and wife, Debbie of West Plains, Missouri, Jody Lee Young and wife, Belinda of Thayer, Missouri and Jacquelyn Lea Young of West Plains, Missouri; ten grandchildren, Junior and Dereck LeVey, Casey, Logan, and Morgan Buehler, Garrett, Jesse, Olivia, Spencer and Savanna Young ; one great grandson, Noah LeVey; one sister-in-law, Eileen Reed of Thayer, Missouri; other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Sally Reed; her husband, Jack Young; one brother, Thomas Jefferson “T.J. Reed” and one nephew Scott Thomas Reed.
Linda enjoyed shopping with the girls, looking for a flea market bargain or the thrill of a great find at yard sales. She liked the outdoors and most of all, time spent on a good fishing trip.
Mama Young enjoyed cooking holiday meals, especially made with love for her family, but the joy of her life was her grandkids, who fondly referred to her as their “Nana” or “MaMaw”.
She will be remembered by the way she touched the lives of others with her love, a kind heart and generous spirit.
Linda was of the Baptist faith, a loving and caring Mother, Grandma, aunt and loyal friend. She will truly be missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services will be Friday, April 20, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer. The family will receive friends at the funeral home Thursday evening from 6:oo to 8:00 PM. Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
Lorene Bertha Pohnert was born the daughter of Johnnie Andrew Pingleton and Issie Bell Combs Pingleton on February 23, 1917 near Couch, Missouri and departed this life April 14, 2012 at the home of her daughter in Cape Girardeau, Missouri at the age of 95 years.
She was united in marriage December 24, 1936 in Alton, Missouri to Ben E. Pohnert, who preceded her in death June 5, 2011.
She is survived by one son, Donald Rex Pohnert and wife, Sammie Jo of White Deer, Texas; one daughter, Dolly Ruth Jewel of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; four grandchildren, Dudley Rex Pohnert and wife, Cindy of White Deer, Texas, D’Lisa Dawn Pohnert of Amarillo, Texas, James David “Jamie” Pohnert and wife, Kirsten of Canyon, Texas and Deidre Dawn Farless and husband, Devin of Cape Girardeau, Missouri; three great grandchildren, Lane, Jordan and Chandler; three step grandchildren, Barbara Judah, Pamela Loftus and Sydnei Farless; two sisters, Joyce Mills of Witchita, Kansas and Martha Vranes of Portland, Oregon; several nieces, nephews, other relatives and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Johnnie and Issie Bell Pingleton; one son-in-law, Don Jewel; one sister, Helen Underwood and five brothers, Grover, Jessie, Harry, Jack, and George Pingleton.
Lorene was a charter member of the Thayer Free Will Baptist Church and served as the first church clerk. She remained a faithful and active member throughout her life, serving as Sunday School teacher and was secretary of her Sunday School class for thirty-five years. She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary and enjoyed working in Vacation Bible School. She was also a member of the Thayer Garden Club and Jolly Workers Extension Club. In her earlier years she sold Avon, making many new friends as she worked.
Lorene was a dedicated homemaker and enjoyed entertaining family and friends in her home. She enjoyed quilting, gardening and preserving fruits and vegetables for future use.
She will be remembered as a devoted wife, Mother, Ma-Maw, great Ma-Maw, sister, aunt, and a loyal friend. She will truly be missed by her family, her church family, and the many friends who were a part of her life.
Funeral services will be Tuesday, April 17, 2012 at 10:00 AM in the Thayer Free Will Baptist Church at Thayer, Missouri. The family will receive friends at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer on Monday evening from 5 to 8 PM. Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
James Monroe Harvel was born the son of Samuel Monroe and Juanita Nutter Harvel on April 15, 1934 in Smothers, West Virginia and departed this life on April 13, 2012 at his home in Mammoth Spring, Arkanasas at the age of 77 years.
James was united in marriage on April 16, 1982 to Mary “Maxine” Hedgpeth.
He is survived by his wife, Maxine of the home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; two sons, Grover Harvel and wife, Big Lisa of Columbus, Ohio and Michael and wife, Lisa of Newark, Ohio; one daughter, Melissa “Missy” Musgrove and husband, Norman of Columbus, Ohio; two step-sons, Richard L. Hinckley and wife, Pam of Phoenix, Arizona and Walter D. Hinckley and wife, Edie of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren; one brother, Sammy Harvel and wife Louise of Columbus, Georgia; other relatives and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Samuel and Juanita Harvel.
James was a man of faith and a licensed minister of the Gospel.
He was a devoted husband, father and grandfather and will truly be missed by his family and many friends.
Funeral services for Mr. Harvel will be Thursday, April 19, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri. The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Wednesday evening from 6 to 8 PM. Burial will be in the Thayer Cemetery.
Cecil Loyd Grooms was born to Sam Lloyd Grooms and Mildred Janie (Greer) Grooms on October 17, 1935 near Whitten, Missouri, along Eleven Point River. He departed this life on April 9, 2012 in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 76 years.
Cecil graduated from Couch High School in 1953. Following graduation, he moved to St. Louis for a time. While there away from home, he met the girl he would later marry. He was united in marriage on July 3, 1954 in Alton, Missouri to Opal Marie Dodge. Opal preceded him in death on March 4, 1989.
Following their marriage, Cecil and Opal moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where they lived for twenty-two years. Cecil spent four years in sheet metal apprenticeship school. Upon graduating, Cecil began working for W.C. Wiedemann and also taught night classes at the sheet metal apprenticeship school for several years. On March 7, 1963, Cecil and his partner, Gordon Wright, incorporated what would become his proudest achievement—Barnes and Dodge Sheet Metal, Inc. His business provided him with a lifetime of stories and experiences to share with those around him.
At age 27, Cecil was diagnosed with multiple sclerosis and told he would not walk for very many more years. At that time, little was known about this disease of the nervous system. In 1976, Cecil decided it was time to leave the city and his business, and take his family back to Couch, Missouri. He and Opal built a life and a home on their farm twice in Couch. Cecil found fulfillment working on the farm with the cattle and in his shop. Also because of this move back to the country, Cecil was able to spend time working alongside his dad, Sam, until he passed away. He would later also lose his wife, Opal, in 1989.
In 1991, Cecil was united in marriage to Dorothy (Whiteside) Grooms at the farm in Couch. For the next twenty years, he would be sure all those around him knew of his love for Dottie.
Throughout his life, Cecil worked tirelessly both in his work and in being a teacher to those around him. He could always be found trying to find a better way to do or make something. His unbelievable determination made him both successful and kept him moving when the MS was telling him he could not. From building his own business, his battle with MS, and fighting those around him who told him to slow down, Cecil became the strongest willed person some will ever meet.
He is survived by his wife, Dorothy “Dottie” Grooms of the home in Thayer, Missouri; three children, Brian Lloyd Grooms of North Kansas City, Missouri, Stuart Dodge Grooms and wife, Georgia, of Gladstone, Missouri, and Melisa Gwen Daily and husband, Travis, of Marshfield, Missouri; two step-children Mickey Fisher and husband, David, of Springfield, Missouri, and Kelley Richards and husband, Stanley, of Branson, Missouri. Cecil is also survived by eight grandchildren, Kevin Grooms of Manhattan, Kansas, Eric Grooms of Gladstone, Missouri, Casey Cornelius of Springfield, Missouri, Jared Daily of Marshfield, Missouri, Rachel Brown of West Plains, Missouri, Joel Baca of Branson, Missouri, J.D. Zogg of Michigan, and Jennifer Gonyier of League City, Texas; six great grandchildren; five sisters and one brother, Nadine Crase of Alton, Missouri, Annette Johnson of Alton, Missouri, Jarutha Mullen of St. Peters, Missouri, Joe Grooms and wife, Sharon, of Morley, Missouri, Rebecca Meyer and husband, Dan, of Union, Missouri, and Sally McCallum and husband, Bruce, of Ballwin, Missouri. Cecil is also survived by numerous nieces and nephews.
Cecil was preceded in death by his parents, his wife and mother of his children, Opal, one brother, Bennie Grooms, one stepson, John Zogg and three brothers-in-law, Neal Crase, Russell Johnson and Jim Mullen.
He was a member of the St. Paul Methodist Church in Thayer, Missouri. Cecil was also a Mason, a Gideon, and served on the Oregon County Soil and Water Conservation District Board as treasurer for sixteen years.
The memories Cecil provided to those who loved him will live on forever in his absence. May the strength he showed in life be given to those weakened by their loss.
Funeral services will be Saturday, April 14, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel at Thayer. The family will receive friends Friday, April 13 from 6:00 to 8:00 PM at the funeral home. Burial will be in the New Salem Cemetery at Couch with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer.
In lieu of flowers, the family request contributions be made in his memory to the Couch FFA Alumni and left at the Carter Funeral Home or mailed to the funeral home at P.O. Box 175, Thayer, Missouri 65791.
