Robert Steven Madden
Robert Steven Madden, 64, Mountain View, Missouri, passed away June 14, 2023 at Ozarks Healthcare Hospital, West Plains, Missouri.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
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Phillip Edward Franz
Phillip Edward Franz was born March 5, 1940 to Oswald Arthur Franz, Jr. and Elizabeth Hamlin Franz in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed away June 12, 2023 in West Plains, Missouri. He married the love of his life, Nancy Lou Trickey, July 21, 1962.
Phillip grew up in Thayer where he became an Eagle Scout and star basketball player. He went on to play basketball for Quachita Baptist University. After college and getting married they settled back in Thayer, Missouri on the farm. He was probably happiest outside working with his turkeys and cows. 1976 was a turning point for Phillip and Nancy. Circumstances took them to the small community of Bay, Missouri. There he started his career in Poultry Trading. 1981 Phillip started his own company, Franz Foods, bringing him to West Plains, Missouri, where he lived out the rest of his life.
Phillip was a deacon at First Baptist Church and loved being a part of that family. From the post office to the grocery store he shared the gospel to anyone who would listen. He wanted everyone to feel the love of Christ the way he did. He was a true warrior for Jesus.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Oswald and Elizabeth Franz and one grandson Peter Mitchell.
He is survived by his wife Nancy, son Ward and wife Kristi, Sioux City, Iowa; daughter Rebekah Mitchell and husband Rodney, West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren, Quinton Mitchell wife Lauren and sons, Auggie and Xander, Colorado Springs, Colorado; Christopher Mitchell wife Audrey, soon to be born William Peter, Nixa, Missouri and Elizabeth Mitchell, West Plains, Missouri ; Landon Franz, Ozark, Missouri, and Lauren Willis husband Chase, West Plains, Missouri; two brothers, Joe and Bonnie Franz, Arkaldelphia, Arkansas; Bill and Donna Franz, Thayer, Missouri, and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services for Phillip will be held Saturday, June 17, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church in West Plains, Missouri. There will be visitation time from 1:00 p.m. until time of service.
Burial will be at Thayer Cemetery, Thayer, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
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
Mary Ellen Caraway
Mary Ellen Caraway, 81, went to be with the Lord, May 22, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family.
Mary Ellen was born December 6, 1941 in Conway, Arkansas to Osburn Ward and Lucille “Cargill” Ward.
She is survived by her husband of sixty-two years, Randall L. Caraway; two children, Randy Caraway, wife LaDonna, and Jennifer Baldock and husband, Jimmy Baldock, Jr.; one brother, Travis Ward and wife Linda; one sister, Sue Plunk; eight grandchildren, Michael (Mikey) Deprow, Tallaspoosa, Missouri, Randall (Trey) Caraway, wife Rachelle, West Plains, Missouri, Amanda Bell, West Plains, Missouri, Jeremy (Paul) Blagg, Malden, Missouri, Matthew Blagg, wife Chelsea, Marshfield, Missouri, Mitchell Blagg, Poplar Bluff, Missouri, Leonard Stokes, Blytheville, Arkansas, and Lisa Adams, Kennett, Missouri, and seventeen great grandchildren.
She is preceded by her parents; one daughter, Sheila Stokes; five brothers, Isaac Ward, Carroll Ward, Harold Ward, Bob Ward, and Wayne Ward, and one sister, Barbara Lou Plunk.
Mary was a member of the Assembly of God Church. She was a pastor’s wife who loved the Lord. She loved to sew, crochet, quilting, and enjoyed doing different kinds of crafts and many many sewing stiches. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Funeral services will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri, with Brother Mike Dillinger officiarting.
Vistation will be held Saturday, May 27, 2023 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains from twelve noon to 2:00 p.m.
Burial will be in Howell Valley Cemetery, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Barbara Jean Lindberg
Barbara Jean Lindberg, 77, passed away April 15, 2023 at her home in Pomona, Missouri.
Local arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri and will be announced at a later date.
Barbara A. Wright
Graveside services for Barbara A Wright, 80, West Plains, Missouri, will be held Sunday, March 26, 2023 at 2:00 p.m., at Evergreen Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, with Chaplain Eric Bowman officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
She was born the daughter of the late Jesse Lloyd Phipps and Glenna Bertha Crowder Phipps, on October 18, 1942 in Koshkonong, Missouri and died March 22, 2023 in West Plains, Missouri.
She was united in marriage May 14, 1961 in Koshkonong, Missouri to Edward Wright, who preceded her in death August 5, 2020.
She is survived by four children, Paul Wright, Thayer, Missouri, Christy Wright, Springfield, Missouri, Joe Wright, Thayer, Missouri, and Becky Craig, West Plains, Missouri; one brother, Darrell Phipps, Thayer, Missouri; five grandchildren, Ethan Wright, West Plains, Missouri, Hannah Wood and husband Scotty, West Plains, Missouri, and Johnny, Christopher, and Timothy Wright, all from the state of Missouri, and one great grandchild on the way; also an honorary family member, Betty Hall, state of Florida.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Jesse Lloyd Phipps and Glenna Bertha Crowder Phipps; her husband Edward Wright, and a son-in-law, John Craig.
She loved the Lord and loved her Bible and her Christian TV programs and singing for the Lord. She also loved to go sight seeing and really loved to crochet. She always loved and put her family first.
Memorial contributions can be made to the Jimmy Swaggart Ministries – Single Outreach Bibles.
Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
William Swain “Bill” Perkins
William Swain “Bill” Perkins, 77, passed away peacefully in his sleep on March 15, 2023.
Bill was born in Springfield, Missouri to William and Lena (Swain) Perkins on July 15, 1945.
Bill attended Koshkonong schools exceling in baseball, basketball and band. He then attended Arkansas State University playing baseball through college and serving as President of his fraternity, Pi Kappa Alpha. Bill started law school at the University of Arkansas where he gained lifelong friends and thereafter, returned home to practice law with Pat Freeman.
During that same time period, Bill met Karen Carhart and they were married March 11, 1972.
Over the next 40 years, Bill practiced law in Southern Missouri and Northern Arkansas while Karen worked together with him running the Eleven Point River Title Company. Bill was involved in politics serving as a Missouri Delegate in 1976 at the Democratic Convention selecting Jimmy Carter to run for President. During the course of his career, Bill served as Prosecuting Attorney for Oregon County and City Attorney for Thayer along with representing many clients from the surrounding communities in his private practice. Bill was a Member of The Missouri Bar and Masonic Lodge, Shriner, Past-President and Paul Harris Fellow for the Thayer-Mammoth Spring Rotary Club, longtime supporter of the Thayer Bobcats sports teams and Vestry Member at All Saints Episcopal Church in West Plains. Bill loved the St. Louis Cardinals, riding around the farm and spending time with his family.
He is survived by his wife, Karen G. Perkins; children, Lauren Perkins Allen and William Clayton Perkins (his wife,Laura); and grandchildren, Ella, Rainey and Sydney.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Saturday, April 1, 2023 at Union Hill Cemetery.