Janice Jean Schott
Janice Jean Schott, 76, of Thayer, Missouri, passed away on December 1, 2023 at the Ozark Health Center of West Plains, Missouri.
Services will be at a later dater.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri
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Randall Howard Ellison
Randall Howard Ellison, 84, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed away on November 30, 2023, in West Plains, Missouri. Randall came into this world on September 7, 1939, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, the son of Earl and Edna Ellison. Randall married the love of his life, Everly Laverne in Viola, Arkansas on November 27, 1964, and was blissfully married for 50 years. During this union they had two sons, Shaun, and Randall “Dee” Ellison. Randall was a machinist that enjoyed stock car racing on the dirt tracks. When he wasn’t racing, he was fishing. After he retired, he became a farmer and spent as much time as he could with family.
Randall is survived by his two sons: Shaun Ellison and wife Tiffany and Randall “Dee” Ellison of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, granddaughter, Shianne Ellison, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, several cousins, and many other loved family members.
Randall is preceded in death by his parents, Earl Ellison and Edna Wilkening, his wife, Everly Ellison, twin siblings, several uncles, and a few aunts.
Graveside Services will be on December 4th, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Sturgeon Cemetery near Camp, Arkansas and will be officiated by Pastor Paul Richardson. Pallbearers will be: Shaun Elllison, Junior Ellison, Butch Ellison, Allan Edwards, Pat Cash and James Busch.
Services under the care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri
Joseph “Joey” Earl Tripp
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
Anna Marie Baker – Amrhein
Anna Marie Baker – Amrhein, 53, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away on October 30, 2023, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. She was born March 18, 1970, in North Hollywood, California to Charles and Della Jo Kirby. Anna married the love of her life on February 3, 2003, and they were married for twenty joyous years.
Anna enjoyed crocheting her grandchildren blankets, fishing with her husband, cooking Sunday dinner, collecting angels and spending time with her grandchildren. She also enjoyed driving around and taking pictures of old barns. Anna was a member of the Spring River Baptist Church in Hardy, Arkansas.
Anna is survived by her father, Charles Kirby, stepmother, Mary Kirby, her husband, Kevin James Amrhein Sr., children: Steve Baker and wife Jessica, Kevin Amrhein Jr. and wife Elizabeth, Carrie and husband Corben Shull, Josh Amrhein, Casey Amrhein and wife Sarah, Michael Amrhein, Aaron Amrhein, and Matthew Amrhein and wife Katelyn, twenty-six grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Anna is preceded in death by her mother, Della Jo Kirby, sons, Terry Michael, Byran Tyler and granddaughter, Amelia Frances.
Please send memorials to the COPD Foundation, 3300 Ponce De Leon Blvd, Miami, Florida, 33134 ( 1-866-731-2673 ext 387. All donations can be dropped off at the funeral home. The family is also accepting flowers.
Pallbearers will be: Steven Baker, Kevin Amrhein Jr., Josh Amrhein, Casey Amrhein, Michael Amrhein, and Matthew Amrhein. Honorary pallbearers will be Aaron Amrhein and Corben Shull.
Graveside Services will be on Saturday, November 4, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Saddle Cemetery of Mammoth Springs, Arkansas. Services will be officiated by Charles Kirby.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc. – Thayer, Missouri
Bonita Lavon Busch
Bonita Lavon Busch, 72, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away on October 21, 2023. Bonita was born April 12, 1951 to Gordon and Jean Taylor in Thayer, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Donald Busch on August 10th, 1982 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. Bonita will be remembered as a woman of strong faith in God and that was very dedicated to her family. She will be greatly missed by all who had the blessing of knowing and loving her.
She is survived by her husband, Donald Busch of the home in Mammoth Spring, daughters: Libby Watson of Pocahontas, Arkansas, Marcia Kerley (Tony) of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and Tracee Busch, seven grandchildren: Bailey Frankenberger (Scoob), Tristan Thompson, Ethan Frankenberger ( Mckenzie), Maddy Hufstedler (Braden), Jarret Thompson, Ally Kerley and Andrew Dunnivant, great-grandchild, Brynlee Higginbothom, brothers; Terry (Peggy) Taylor and David (Nancy) Taylor, Brother and Sister-in-law, Freddie and Judy Busch, special neices and nephews: Wesley ( Shelby) Taylor, Megan ( Josh) White, Zach Taylor, Brenda Taylor and Madi Pruett, great neices and nephews: Corbin Taylor, Hadley Taylor, Autreigh White, Brentley Taylor, Liam White and Haizley Taylor.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Gordon and Jean Taylor, infant sister, Beverly Taylor, Mother and Father-in-law, Fred and Ethel Busch, and son-in-law, Jeff Watson.
Pallbearers will be: Ethan Frankenberger, Braden Hufstedler, Andrew Dunnivant, Josh White, Scoob Higginbotham, Wesley Taylor, Corbin Taylor, and Zach Taylor. Honorary Pallbearers will be: Liam White, Johnny Busch, Brentley Taylor, and Freddie Allen Busch. Services will be officiated by Joe Garrison and Barry O’Dell.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked for memorials to be sent to the Childrens Home Inc., 5515 Walcott Rd, Paragould, Arkansas, 72450
Visitation will be Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel -Thayer, Missouri
Funeral Service will be Thursday, October 26, 2023, 2:00 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel – Thayer, Missouri
Interment will be Thursday, October 26, 2023, at the Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, Missouri
Larry Ray ” Bud” Privett
Larry Ray Privett “ Bud”, age 74, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas passed away on October 20, 2023, in Salem, Arkansas. Larry was born on May 30, 1949, in Fryatt, Arkansas to Jack and Lorene (Todd) Privett. Larry enjoyed hunting, fishing, throwing horseshoes, corn-hole and pool. He loved, animals, especially dogs and horses. He loved sports and his favorite was those Arkansas Razorbacks and Miami Dolphins. Larry always had a Western on the t.v. But most of all he enjoyed spending time with family like playing ball with is nephews when they were tiny tots. Larry was one of the greatest uncles ever and very loved. Larry was of the Baptist faith. He worked in construction, and enjoyed doing farming with his brother, Jackie. He loved sitting by the campfire telling stories. He loved sledding in the winter time and was his own barber. He will be truly missed by his family and friends.
Larry is survived by six brothers: Jackie (Janette), Kenneth (Cathy), Terry (Sheila), Paul(Connie), Joel (Pat), Randy (Linda), sister, Karen Huff, and many nieces, nephews and friends.
Larry is Preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Lorene Privett, one brother, Charlie Privett and one nephew, Kep Privett.
In lieu of flowers please send memorials to: Saint Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Pl, Memphis, TN, 38105-9959
Pallbearers will be Colby Huff, Matthew Huff, Karen Huff, Jackie Privett, Joel Privett, Terrry Privett, Paul Privett, Kenneth Privett, and Randy Privett. Honorary Pallbearers will be Justin Privett and Rodney Southerland. Services will be officiated by Brother Charles Morgan.
Funeral services for Larry Ray Privett, age 74, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, will be held on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Visitation on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer, Missouri.
Interment in Camp Cemetery in Camp, Arkansas with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer, Missouri.
Services in the care of Carter Funeral Home Inc. – Thayer, Missouri
Hebert David Bowers
Herbert David Bowers, 89, of Sedalia, Missouri, passed away on October 9, 2023, at his residence. Herbert was born on September 7, 1934, in Thayer, Missouri to Dave Jacob Bowers and Jettie Gregory Bowers. During his life he married Melba Jean Tharp on October 29, 1951, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas. They were married for 67 wonderful years. From this union two children were born; Phyllis and Regena Bowers. He was a dedicated farmer, avid fisherman, gardener and yard keeper. Herbert was a former member of the First Baptist Church of Thayer, Missouri and later became a member and attended Broadway Baptist Church of Sedalia, Missouri. He will be missed by all who knew him.
Herbert is survived by his daughter, Phyllis Golden, a granddaughter, four grandsons, great – grandchildren and many friends.
Herbert is preceded in death by his parents, Dave Jacob Bowers and Jettie Gregory, his wife, Melba Jean Tharp, a daughter, Regina Bowers, a brother, Howard Bowers and a granddaughter, Jennifer Collins.
In lieu of flowers the family has asked for all donations and memorials be made to:
Celebrate Recovery at the First Baptist Church of Thayer, Missouri. Donations can be left at the funeral home.
Or you may send donations and memorials to: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital: Memorial Processing, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude PL, Memphis, TN 38105-0059
Graveside Services will be on Friday, October 13, 2023, at 2:00 p.m., at the Thayer Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc.,- Thayer, Missouri
Charles Lee McFarland
Graveside services for Charles Lee McFarland, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Union Hill Cemetery with Reverend Bill Bales officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
He was born the son of the late Leonis Noble McFarland and Chloe Pearl House McFarland, on April 2, 1942 in Brandsville, Missouri and died July 4, 2022 in West Plains, Missouri.
He was united in marriage August 14, 1965 in Winfield, Missouri to Darlene David.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene David McFarland, of the home, West Plains, Missouri; three children, Teresa Parks and husband Alva, West Plains, Missouri; Sherry Hardin and husband David, Parsons, Tennessee, and one special son, Kenneth Ray, Broussard, Louisiana; seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Bonny Stephenson; three brothers and four sisters.
He was an avid Cardinal baseball fan, loved to watch basketball, and enjoyed fishing and hunting, and just about anything that was outdoors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and can be left at the funeral home.
Visitation will be held at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri, Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. Missouri.
Graveside services for Charles Lee McFarland, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Sunday, July 10, 2022, at Union Hill Cemetery with Reverend Bill Bales officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
He was born the son of the late Leonis Noble McFarland and Chloe Pearl House McFarland, on April 2, 1942 in Brandsville, Missouri and died July 4, 2022 in West Plains, Missouri.
He was united in marriage August 14, 1965 in Winfield, Missouri to Darlene David.
He is survived by his wife, Darlene David McFarland, of the home, West Plains, Missouri; three children, Teresa Parks and husband Alva, West Plains, Missouri; Sherry Hardin and husband David, Parsons, Tennessee, and one special son, Kenneth Ray, Broussard, Louisiana; seven grandchildren and fourteen great grandchildren
He was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Bonny Stephenson; three brothers and four sisters.
He was an avid Cardinal baseball fan, loved to watch basketball, and enjoyed fishing and hunting, and just about anything that was outdoors.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society or St. Jude Children’s Hospital, and can be left at the funeral home.
Visitation will be held at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri, Saturday, July 9, 2022 from 6:00 to 7:00 p.m.
Burial will be in Union Hill Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. Missouri.
James Ray Griffin
James “Jimmie” Griffin, 65, West Plains, Missouri passed away May 10, 2022 at West Vue Nursing Home in West Plains.
Funeral Services will be held Sunday, May 15, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. at First Freewill Baptist Church in West Plains.
Burial will be at Howell Valley Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Hubert Risner
Funeral services will be held Friday, May 13, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. in the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.
He will lie in state until time of service.
Burial will be at Oak Lawn Cemetery, West Plains, Missouri, with military rites provided by West Plains Honor Guard and the Missouri Funeral Honors Program.
Hubert was born September 25, 1926 to Henry Columbus Risner and CeCil Jack Risner. He died May 10, 2022 at his home.
He was a hard working man. If he wasn’t working he wasn’t happy. Hubert was known around town for bushhogging and garden plowing. He finally quit bushhogging at the age of 92
He was a veteran serving in the Army in WWII in the Phillipines.
In 1947 he married Mildred and was married 71 years until her death in 2018. They worked side by side and many would say she was his good side.
Hubert worked 20 years at International Shoe Factory in West Plains. He was a volunteer firefighter for West Plains for over thirty years. He worked for Howell County Sherriff’s Department as captain in training future officers. He worked as security guard for OMC for several years. He was a farmer and always had a garden. Mildred and Hubert were members of the farmer’s market. He had his garden in this year and his corn was up. Monday he sat outside watching it grow.
Tuesday morning he was struggling to breathe; his heart was failing; his last words were, “take care of my dog and he called out for “Mill” his wife.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Mildred; only son, Jr.; ten half brothers and sisters, and one infant sister, Irma.
He is survived by one daughter, Janet Oziah, Rogersville; children, Ann Maire Pendergrass and Becky Flatness; daughter, Jackie Dean and husband Larry, children Jason Dean and Jackie Lee Dean.
Granddaughter, Laura Gregory, children, Noah, Gavin, Tyler, and Ellie Mae Gregory, West Plains; grandson, Adam Risner and wife Amanda and daughter Ava Risner, West Plains; Donna Spencer, daughter-in-law, who took care of Mr. Risner for the last four years.
Thank you to Curry Street Church of Christ for all your help and care you gave to Hubert. Thank you to the aids and nurses who helped make it possible for Hubert to live at home. Thank you Arthur and nurse Linda at Ozark Independent Living and VA in West Plains.
Mr. Risner was a Christian and tried making amends. We have a loving Saviour who is forgiving and He will never leave or forsake you.
Instead of flowers, Hubert would like memorial contributions made to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, Memphis Tennessee.