Rose Johnson
Rose Johnson, 82, Thayer, Missouri passed away March 29, 2022 at Shady Oaks Healthcare in Thayer, Missouri.
Local arrangements under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
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Booker Inabinett
Booker Inabinett was born February 2, 1949 in Independence, Missouri, the son of Mack Davis Inabinett and Aarona Geneva Goff Inabinett. and departed this life on March 28, 2022 at his home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas at the age of 73.
He was preceded by parents, Mack and Aarona Inabinett.
Booker is survived by three children, Amanda (Mark) Adams, Jessica Inabinett, and Bleu (Sarah) Inabinett; eight grandchildren, Jacob Powell, Tyler Tallent, Samuel Tallent, Trey Adams, Cameron Clark, Alyson Everright, Cassidy Everright and Luke Inabinett; one great granddaughter, Elaina Tallent; three brothers, Marshall (Judy) Inabinett, Owen (Judy) Inabinett, and Wake (Ann) Inabinett; two sisters, Maxine Elton and Verona (Harry) Stacey; and an extensive host of nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.
Booker will truly be missed by his family and many friends.
Memorial services for Booker Inabinett will be held on Saturday, April 2, 2022, at 6:30 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Wake Inabinett officiating.
The family with receive friends from 6:00 p.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be held later in Mississippi.
Services are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Vergie A. Bales
Vergie A. Bales of West Plains Mo and formerly of Thayer MO was born to Granville Harold (G.H.) Fuller and Mary Lutica Cochran Fuller on September 12, 1930 at Koshkonong MO. She entered her heavenly home on March 27, 2022 at the age of 91 years, 5 months, and 15 days.
She was united in marriage to Donie Bales on July 12, 1958 in Alton MO. Vergie spent her married life as a homemaker and a dedicated wife, supporting Don’s accomplished Army career, and later, his career at Carter Funeral Home.
After Don’s death, Vergie spent most of her time with her sister Edith, going wherever their car would take them for the day. It was never a surprise to see Edith’s car in your driveway with Vergie in the passenger seat. Aunt Vergie loved her family, loving her nieces and nephews as if they were her own children. We will forever giggle at the thought of Aunt Vergie’s “selective” participation in conversations at family gatherings. Rest assured that Aunt Vergie heard every word we said, even in her last days.
She is survived by her nieces, Marilyn Langston (Buddy) who was her caretaker, her Diet Coke supplier, and a fierce advocate for her care, Angie Sutherland (Christy), Pam Harpole (Mike) and Donna Piper; her nephews, Rodney Sutherland (Rhonda), Ronnie Sutherland (the late Jodie Sutherland), Dennis Sutherland (Debi), Doug Sutherland (Doylene), Lonnie Hutson(Carol) and Gary Hutson; her brothers-in-law, Bill Bales(Joann) and Jack Bales(Margie), many great nieces and nephews, and the many dedicated caregivers and friends of Pleasant Valley Manor and West Vue Nursing Center.
Vergie was preceded in death by her husband Donie; sisters Edith Sutherland, Gladys Hutson, Gloria Fuller(infant); her brother Kenneth Fuller; nephew Donald Hutson; and her mother and father.
Graveside services for Vergie A. Bales will be held on Thursday, March 31, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Shiloh Grand Gulf Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with Bill Bales officiating.
Burial will be on Thursday, March 31, 2022 in Shiloh Grand Gulf Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri. l
Linda Kay Brewer
Funeral services for Linda Kay Brewer, age 75, of Thayer, Missouri, will be held on Sunday, March 27, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Richard Robinson and Brother Todd Williams officiating.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 27, 2022, from 12:00 p.m.to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be on Sunday, March 27, 2022, in Thayer Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Shelley Gail Carter
Shelley Gail Cowen, daughter of Hurley Cowen and Carma Hall, was born in West Plains, Missouri on March 12, 1963, and departed this life on March 22, 2022, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 59 years.
She is survived by her bonus mother, Marion Cowen of Fryatt, AR; one brother, Randy Cowen and wife Stacey, of Koshkonong, Missouri; stepsiblings David (Linda) Pearce of Missouri, Thomas Pearce of California, and Kate Pearce of Kansas; daughter, Jessica Ramon and husband Rey of Navasota, Texas, daughter, Jennifer Worbington and husband Ron of DeWitt, Arkansas; one son, Chance Elliott of Mountain Home, AR; Arkansas; grandchildren Gabriel and Grace of Texas, and grandchildren Chandler, Koby, and Kylee of Arkansas, special family friends Lacey and Charley Bramblett and their three children of Mountain Home, several nieces, nephews, cousins and friends.
She is preceded in death by grandparents; parents Hurley and Carma; sisters Linda Collins and Karen Cowen; and step-brother Chris Pearce.
Shelley worked in manufacturing throughout her life. She worked at several plants, but most remembered by her girls was the turkey factory which gave them the love-hate relationship with the food. She also worked in several boat manufacturing sites and enjoyed telling about the new or different things she would see.
Shelley was blessed with the “gift of gab”, which her daughters and most of her grandchildren also inherited. She would talk to anyone about anything, everything and nothing. She never met a stranger and was friends with everyone. She loved meeting people and visiting. Her hobbies included playing cards, baking when her kids were younger, singing every song she could from the 60’s & 70’s country music era (she was really good at it), and in her later years, she loved watching tv shows. Her phone conversations had to revolve around the schedule of her shows.
She will truly be missed by her family and friends.
A private memorial will be held later this summer. Please feel free to contact her children for information.
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Dick Mooney
Dick Mooney, age 86, of Thayer, Missouri, died on Monday, March 21, 2022, at his home in Thayer, Missouri. Family memorial service will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Karen Marie Oppelt
Karen Marie Oppelt, age 70, of Myrtle, Missouri, died on Tuesday, March 15, 2022, at Riverway Manor in Van Buren, Missouri. Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Amy Dawn Ray Weisbrod
Amy Dawn Ray Weisbrod was born the daughter of James E. Ray, Jr. and Ranette (Johnson) Ray on November 8, 1983, in Salem, Arkansas, and departed this life on March 3, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 38 years.
She is survived by her maternal grandparents, Jerry and Darlene Johnson of Alton, Missouri; her parents, James and Ranette Ray Jr. of Lanton, Missouri; one sister, Kristy Ray of Lanton, Missouri; one step-daughter, Cheyenne Morgan and husband Tyler Morgan of West Plains, Missouri; one daughter, Aeryn Weisbrod of West Plains, Missouri; one son, Braxten Weisbrod of West Plains, Missouri; one step-granddaughter. Taylor Morgan; aunts, uncles, cousins; other relatives and friends.
She is preceded in death by her paternal grandparents. James and Hazel Ray Sr.
Amy served the West Plains area and surrounding community as an Emergency Medical Technician before becoming a housewife and mother.
Her hobbies included painting, scrapbooking, crafting, hunting, and fishing. She could often be found creating new decorations for her home or enjoying a new television series.
She will truly be missed by her family and friends.
Funeral services for Amy Dawn Ray Weisbrod will be held on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be on Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Walker Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Vivian L. Kornegay
Vivian Lucille Kornegay was born in Memphis, Texas on February 16, 1930, the daughter of Carl and Bertha Vaughn, and passed away on March 4, 2022 at Shady Oaks Healthcare Center in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 92.
She was united in marriage to Winfred Norris Kornegay on November 2, 1948 in San Angelo, Texas who preceded her in death.
Vivian is survived by three sons, Winfred Norris “Buddy” Kornegay (Linda) of Mondamin, Iowa, Scott Nathaniel Kornegay (Debbie) of Charlotte, North Carolina, and Jeffrey Vaughn Kornegay (Karen) of Thayer, Missouri; four grandchildren, Kara Icard, Kirk Kornegay, Alan Kornegay and Ryan Kornegay; five great grandchildren, Noah Icard, Nathaniel Icard, Lilly Icard, Chelsie Kornegay and Ryan Kornegay, Jr.; five sisters, Ruby Seagraves of Fresno, California, Edith Pope (David) of Lacy, Washington, Carlene Plante (Wayne of Union City, California, Kathy Hardin (Gary) of Madera, California and Linda Okada (Ron)of Nevada; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Willie Kornegay; her parents, Carl and Bertha Vaughn; and two sisters, Eunice Weigant and Mildred Burris.
Vivian was a devoted wife and mother, moving her family and living in several states and Germany as her husband served in the U.S. Air Force.
She was a Christian and a member of the Thayer Church of Christ.
Vivian was a hard worker at home and in the community. She was a teller at the Bank of Thayer, worked at the Puritan Sewing Factory and spent many years as a bookkeeper at Wallace & Owens (Harps) in Thayer, retiring at age 80.
She was an accomplished seamstress, involved in the community, always helping and giving to others.
She will truly be missed by her family and friends.
Funeral services for Vivian L. Kornegay will be held on Monday, March 7, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Travis Quuetermous officiating.
The family will receive friends on Monday, March 7, 2022, from 1:00 p.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be on Monday, March 7, 2022, in Jeff Cemetery near Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Dorris Jean Johnson Ward
Dorris Jean Johnson Ward was born May 17, 1930, the daughter of Jesse Johnson and Carrie Reeves Johnson, and went to be with the Lord on March 2, 2022, at the age of 91 years.
She was united in marriage in Piggott, Arkansas, on June 21, 1947, to Fines William Ward, who preceded her in death on August 25, 1997.
Jean is survived by five children, Danny Ward (Vicki), Mike Ward (Linda), Tim Ward (Tamra), Tammy Hodges (Tim), Becky Brewer (Tony); thirteen grandchildren, Jon Ward (Melinda), Joanna Wade (Joe), Sarah Alexander (Mike), Deborah Ward, Sam Ward (Jenny), Jason Ward (Emily), April Mills (Andy), Paul Brewer (Alissa), Stephen White (Carrie), Trent White (Kristen), Austin Brewer, Blake Friel (Sindy), and Dakota Brewer; thirty great grandchildren, and ten great-great grandchildren; three sisters, Mildred McCurry, Peggy Aaron, and Lois Emmons; one brother, Paul Johnson, and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her husband of fifty years, Fines Ward; her parents, Jesse and Carrie Johnson; siblings, J.T., Willard, David Daniel, Virginia, Margaret, and Edward.
Jean spent her earlier married years living in the bootheel of Missouri working the cotton fields. After moving to Arkansas, she chose to be a stay at home wife, mom, and grandma. She was lovingly referred to as Granny Ward by several local children she babysat in her home. Jean loved her flower gardens and could be found there most days when weather permitted. She was faithful to be in church every time the doors were open as long as her health permitted. As her health declined, she spent everyday listening to streamed messages.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, March 5, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, Thayer, Missouri.
Visitation will be held one hour before service at 1:00 p.m.
Burial will be in Eagle Rest Cemetery, Sharp County, Arkansas, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., Thayer, Missouri.