Dorris Jean Ward
Dorris Jean Ward, 91, Thayer, Missouri, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2022 in Fulton County Hospital, Salem, Arkansas.
Local arrangements will be announced later by Carter Funeral Home, Inc., Thayer, Missouri.
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James Roy (J.R.) Wiles
James Roy (J.R.) Wiles was born in Zion, Arkansas on May 23, 1937, the son of Estel Wiles and Ora Hellums Wiles, and entered Paradise on Sunday, February 27, 2022 at the age of 84.
J.R. is survived by his wife, Nellie Mae Wiles; three children, Mike Wiles (Donna), Paula Doss (Clay), and Cindy Pitchford (Bill); five grandchildren, Tyler Pitchford (Andrea), Lyda Cole, Sky McAlister, Kathy Deimer, and Caleb Wiles; six great grandchildren, Elijah Pitchford, Noah Pitchford, Miah Deleon, Kenzie McAlister, Braxton Devore, and Hadley Deimer; two sisters, Vernee Duckett and Katie Pendleton; other relatives; and many friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Estel and Ora Wiles; four siblings, Noble Wiles, Theda Mae Womack Lawhon, Glenna Faye Hellums, and Alvin Wiles; and one granddaughter, Cherish Hope Wiles.
J.R. grew up on the farm and married his childhood sweetheart, Nellie, on March 31, 1956. He was faithful to his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and proved his faithfulness through his life of service to others. He was ordained at Finley Creek Baptist Church and pastored twenty-eight churches in Arkansas and southern Missouri before retiring due to health issues.
He was a loving husband and father and will be greatly missed by his family and many friends.
Graveside services for James Roy (J.R.) Wiles will be held on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Finley Creek Cemetery near Sidney, Arkansas with Mike Wiles officiating.
Burial will be on Tuesday, March 1, 2022, in Finley Creek Cemetery near Sidney, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
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Lena Novella McGhee Johnson
Lena Novella James McGhee Johnson was born September 16, 1926, the daughter of John Daniel James and Lula Campbell James and departed this life on February 13, 2022 at the age of 95 years and 5 months.
She was united in marriage on February 12, 1945 to Gene Earl McGhee. They were married 54 years until his death in 1999. She married Henry Johnson on November 12, 2000. He died in 2006 survived by his children Waymon, Lois and Mary.
Lena is survived by two sons, Darrell McGhee and wife Alice and Richard McGhee and wife Fredona; one daughter, Dortheta Smith, all of West Plains, MO; nine grandchildren, Shelly Wicker and husband Dewayne of Jonesboro, AR, Tammy Bearden of Myrtle, MO, Darrell McGhee and wife Jaime of West Plains, MO, Angela Johnson and husband Bud of Moody, MO, Jason Smith and wife Tiffany of Gatewood, MO, Jake King and wife Dolly of Mountain Home, AR, Renee Reid of West Plains, MO, and Jennifer Belcher and husband Craig of West Plains, MO; ten great grandchildren, Jarrod Wicker and wife Rimby, Brittany Mullins and husband Dustin, Myles McGhee, Alexis McGhee, Joshua Johnson, Amanda Johnson, Emily King, Elizabeth King, Kelsie Martin and Hunter Reid; ten great great grandchildren, Sadie Wicker, Allison Bridger, Aurora Mullins, Jade Mullins, Mason Mullins, Will Komm, Hattie Komm, Eli Smith, Dane Smith and Lyda Smith, plus two more due this spring; one sister-in-law, Rachel McGhee; other relatives; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John Daniel and Lula James; her husbands, Gene McGhee and Henry Johnson; one daughter Linda Wicker; one son-in-law, Bobby Joe Wicker; one grandson, Brian Gene McGhee; one great grandson, Jacob Bearden and one great granddaughter, Courtney Bridger; three sisters, May Holland, Mary Baker and Lola Karwot, and two brothers, Charles James and Clifford James.
Lena was a Christian and a member of Delhalf Church of Christ.
She loved to read and her cooking was enjoyed by her family. Lena also enjoyed quilting and needlepoint and made graduation quilts for all her grandchildren. However, most of all, she loved spending time with her family.
Lena will truly be missed by her family and friends.
Funeral services for Lena Novella McGhee Johnson will be held on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Mike Stone officiating.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri
Burial will be on Wednesday, February 16, 2022, in Cotton Creek Cemetery near Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Wanda Louise Wood
Wanda Louise Wood was born on August 17, 1948 in Many Islands, AR to Woodrow and Juanita Taylor and she died Feb. 2, 2022 at her home in Many Islands, AR at the age of 73.
She is survived by her loving husband, Bobby Wood, with whom she shared 52 years of marriage; her son, Shannon Wood and his wife, Jintala; her daughter, Natalie Hamrick; three grandchildren, Tristan Wood and his wife, Lindsey, Addison Wood and Will Hamrick; two siblings, Robert Taylor and his wife, Paula, and Regina Patton and her husband, Larry.
Wanda was preceded in death by her parents, Woodrow and Juanita Taylor; and her brother, Kenneth.
She will truly be missed by her family and many friends.
Graveside services for Wanda Louise Wood will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with Mike Stone officiating.
Burial will be on Monday, February 7, 2022, in Riverside Cemetery in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Phyllis Gerene Risner
Phyllis Gerene (East) Risner was born April 11, 1936 at Alton, Missouri, the daughter of the late Wilson Edward East and Ora (Prewitt) East.
She is survived by two sons, Mark Risner of Myrtle, Missouri and Kent Nelson Risner and wife Cindy, Caulfield, Missouri; three granddaughters, Sadee Risner, Myrtle, Missouri, Calee Risner, Myrtle, Missouri, and Emilee Coleman and husband Tristen, Fort Campbell, Kentucky; two great granddaughters, Lexcee Saba and Harlee Coleman, Fort Campbell, Kentucky; two very special cousins, Robert Wood and wife Gay, Mars, Pennsylvania, and Richard Prewitt and wife Della, Mt. Vernon, Missouri, as well as a fellowship of thousands of friends dedicated to living one day at a time.
She is preceded in death by her parents and two very special cousins, Jo Lynn Grimes and Martha Day.
She received her education in schools of Amory, Mississippi and Thayer, Missouri. She was employed at West Plains Bank for many years retiring in 1998. She was a member of the Curry Street Church of Christ. Phyllis loved the outdoors, things of nature, especially near lakes and streams, and embraced a casual life style. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren were her central focus of life.
Phyllis was the best Mom that two boys ever had. Her granddaughters enjoyed trips to the lake with their nana and all the times spent outside and by the water; always looked forward to see if she had any sweet treats baked in the kitchen.
Funeral services will be held Tuesday, February 8, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at the Curry Street Church of Christ, West Plains, Missouri.
Visitation will be held on Monday, February 7, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.
Burial will be held in Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
Clarence Wesley James
Clarence Wesley James was born February 17, 1919, the fourth of 9 children of Frank and Flora James of Randolph County, Arkansas. Clarence has lived and farmed near Thayer, MO most of his life.
He was employed for many years for Southwestern Power Administration and retired from there.
Clarence was a WWll veteran, and a member of the Church of Christ.
He married Johannah Schulz on April 11, 1942 and together they had 9 children, 32 grandchildren, over 63 great grandchildren, and over 32 great-great grandchildren.
He passed from this life on January 25, 2022 leaving a strong family legacy.
Clarence is survived by his children Frank James & wife Linda of Garfield, AR. Randall James & wife Norma of Garfield, AR, son in law Fred Welcome of Ozark, MO. Paul James & wife Belinda of Pea Ridge, AR., Jennifer Marler and husband Jimmy of Mammoth Spring, AR, Jacalyn Lowther of Thayer, MO., Jamie James of Copper Creek AK. and numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren and great great-grandchildren. He is also survived by a very special friend, Delsia Crawford of Gatewood, MO.
He was preceded in death by his wife Johannah James, daughters Rebecca James, Joann James, & Suzanne Welcome, a son-in-law Clay Lowther, grandsons Randy James, Jeffery James, & Mark Stiefvater, and great grandson Andrew Neal James.
He will truly be missed by his family and many friends.
Funeral services for Clarence James will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Erman Croney officiating.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, January 29, 2022, from 2:00 p.m. to service time at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be on Saturday, January 29, 2022, in Taylor Cemetery in Ravenden, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Raymond Floyd Qualls
Raymond Floyd Qualls was born on October 5, 1937 in Bloomfield, Missouri, the son of William Raymond Qualls and Leva Leona Parsons Qualls, and departed this life on January 20, 2022, at his home in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas at the age of 84.
He is survived by four children, Steven Qualls, Darla Giles, Tony Qualls and Lisa Jackson; two brothers, Chester Qualls and Thomas Qualls; one sister, Helen Dean; twelve grandchildren, Tiffany, Stevie, Billy, Amie, Jessica, Jacob, Malina, Alex, Josh, John, Margaret and Christopher; many great grandchildren; other relatives; and several friends.
Raymond was preceded in death by his wife, Joyce Marie Masterson Qualls on February 6, 2020; his parents, William and Leva Qualls; and several brothers and sisters.
He will truly be missed by his family and friends.
Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Richard Dean Morgan
Richard Dean Morgan was born April 14, 1946, the son of Daniel Hickman Morgan and Lucy Novella (Hall) Morgan, in a small house just south of Myrtle, Missouri and departed this life to spend eternity with his heavenly family on January 24, 2022 in Salem, Arkansas at the age of 75.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Pam Morgan of the home in Myrtle, MO; one son, Dennis Morgan of Myrtle, MO; one daughter, Debra Martin and husband of Bunker, MO; five grandchildren who were the light of his life, Preston Morgan of Myrtle, MO, Hailea Jo, Kolter, Konner and Hadley Martin of Bunker, MO; two brothers, Donald Morgan and wife Carol of Indianapolis, IN, and Ed Morgan of Baldwin, IL; one sister-in-law, Sharon Thompson and husband Stanley of Salem, MO; several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and a host of friends.
Richard was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Lucy Morgan; one infant brother, Edward Dewy Morgan; and one other brother, Leslie Ray (Doc) Morgan.
First and foremost, Richard was a husband, father, farmer and a friend to many. He loved his family, and he loved his farm with all his heart. He was a family man and a “herdsman”. He was a farmer’s farmer. He was always willing to share his experience and knowledge and give advice when someone asked him a farming question. A wealth of knowledge about farming is an understatement. The legacy he built is a testament to his knowledge. “So God made a farmer …”
He was a Christian being baptized in the Eleven Point River in June of 2007 having his sins washed away by our lord and savior. He attended Byrd Freewill Baptist Church until his health no longer permitted.
Richard served as a faithful Couch R-1 school board member for 19 years. Education and knowledge were very important to him. He was a graduate of the University of Missouri -Columbia with a bachelor’s degree in Agricultural education. After graduating, he was offered and accepted a herdsman position, working for the University as a manager of the dairy herd where he remained for 10 years.
It was at this time he met the love of his life, Pamela Black. They were married on December 21, 1974, just recently celebrating their 47th wedding anniversary. After marrying they moved back to the family farm in Myrtle, MO and started a family. They owned and operated Rich-Mor Holsteins dairy farm and cattle operation until his passing. Richard was an extremely respected dairy cattleman. He bought many, many semi loads of cattle for other dairyman throughout the years. Which is a testament to his expertise, honesty and loyalty when dealing with others money and livelihood. He was also a very respected realtor, specializing in farm real estate. He and Pam owned and operated Morgan Realty LLC until his passing.
He will truly be missed by his family, friends and the community in which he lived..
Funeral services for Richard Dean Morgan, age 75, of Myrtle, Missouri, will be held on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri with Brother Richard Todd officiating.
The family will receive friends on Friday, January 28, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be on Saturday, January 29, 2022, in Myrtle Cemetery in Myrtle, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Donald “Don” Lee Hall
Donald “Don” Lee Hall born November 9, 1944 in Mammoth Spring, AR, and left this world on January 21, 2022 in Republic, MO, at the age of 77 years, 2 months, 12 days. Don lived a life that was impactful to all who knew him. Don served in various positions with the Thayer Saddle Club to include President. His love of equestrian led him to educate many from young to old. Don was a member of Welcome Hill Church of Christ and lifelong resident of Mammoth Spring, AR.
Don leaves behind a sister Verlene Underwood of Mtn. Home, AR as well as three (3) children; Donita Hall of Springfield, MO, Ben and Yumi Hall of Conroe, TX, and Verdis and Diana Hall of Fredericksburg, VA; ten (10) grandchildren, Heather Lee of Springfield, MO, Melissa and Jason Fanatia of St. Robert. MO, Jami McDiffet of Springfield, MO, Courtney Duncan of West Plains, MO, Julia Hall of Houston, TX, Megan Hall of Conroe, TX, Stephen Hall of Toledo. OH, Quinton Hall of Lebanon, MO, Victoria Hall of St. Robert, MO, Luka Hall of Fredericksburg, VA and Nika Hall of Fredericksburg, VA; and ten (10) great grandchildren, Wyatt , Conner Black, Autumn Lee of Springfield, MO; Dylan Lee, Colin Lee, Lori Fanatia of St. Robert. MO, Kaelyn, Brooke, Waylon Cooper of West Plains, MO; Scarlette Hall of Lebanon MO and several nieces and nephews; other relatives; and many friends.
Don was preceded in death by his parents, Verdis Van Wyle and Doris Ilene Hall (Bland) and a sister Carma Raker.
Funeral services for Donald “Don” Lee Hall, age 77, will be held on Friday, January 28, 2022, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, January 27, 2022, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri.
Burial will be on Friday, January 28, 2022, in Moten 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 donations to the Thayer Saddle Club in Don’s memory.
Marsha June Brown Hanners
Marsha June Brown Hanners was born April 11, 1943 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Marshall Claunch and June Murray Claunch, and departed this life on January 14, 2022 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 78.
Marsha is survived by two daughters, Pamela Hunter and Kim Brown; one brother, Londas Winn; one sister, Alma June Jacobsen; two grandchildren, Erica Skinner and her husband, John David and Jason Redburn and his wife, Meredith; two great-grandchildren, Wyatt Redburn and Henry Redburn; other relatives; and many friends.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Marshall Claunch and June Claunch.
Marsha graduated from Waxahachie Bible Institute in Texas. She retired from Associated Wholesale Grocers (AWG) in Springfield, MO after 25 years.
Marsha loved her Lord Jesus Christ and was affiliated with the Assemblies of God. She also enjoyed singing. She loved playing fetch with her grand-dog ‘Bubbles’.
She will truly be missed by her family and friends.
Graveside services for Marsha June Brown Hanners will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 10:00 a.m, in Rose Hill Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with Robbie Bonser officiating.
Burial will be on Saturday, January 22, 2022 in Rose Hill Cemetery in Thayer, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.