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.
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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.
Willie JH Holstine
Funeral services for Willie JH Holstine, 93, Caulfield, Missouri, will be held Sunday, March 12, 2023 at 1:00 p.m., at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri, with Poncho Puckett officiating, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
He was born the son of the late Luther Holstine and Alpha Mae Williams Holstine, on August 20, 1929 in Mitchell, Arkansas and died March 7, 2023 in Caulfield, Missouri.
He was united in marriage June 3, 1950 in Vidette, Arkansas to Juanita Turner, who preceded him in death.
He is survived by two sons, Gary Holstine, Belton, Missouri and Jay Martin Ponak, Kansas City, Missouri; one sister, Louise Crotts, Mountain Home, Arkansas; six grandchildren, Gary Criqui, Jason Criqui, LeeAnn Holstine, Amanda Fesler, Nicole Groves, and Weldon Ponak; twelve great grandchildren, Tate, Tysen, Cade, Emily, Kaylee, Kolby, Keegan, Madison, Olivia, Asa, Jenna, and Hayden.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Holstine and Alpha Mae Williams Holstine; his wife, Juanita Holstine; two children, Bobby Dale Holstine, and Libby Criqui; three sisters, Devene Gilberth, Mary Ruth Baker, and Joy Lee Baker; four brothers, James Holstine, Cleo Jr. Holstine, Joe Holstine, and Carmon Holstine, and one grandson, Ryan Criqui.
He loved to garden, fish, and really enjoyed sitting on his front porch visiting with family and friends, and listening to bluegrass music.
Visitation will be held Saturday, March 11, 2023 from 6 to 8 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains.
Burial will be in Bakersfield Cemetery, Bakersfield, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Gerald Hall
Gerald Hall, son of the late Albert Hall and Myrtle Fox Hall, was born July 3, 1940 in West Plains, Missouri and passed away February 6, 2023 at NHC Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 82 years old.
Gerald is survived by three children, Geraldene Batterton, Gassville, Arkansas, Eddie Hall and wife Shelly, Oxford, Arkansas, and Tammy Hall, West Plains, Missouri; several grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Albert and Myrtle Hall; his wife Dona Callahan Hall, and nine siblings.
He loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed gardening and working on his lawn and landscaping. He was a construction contractor and loved to build things. His favorite thing was to dance with each of his grandchildren. He also loved to watch wrestling with his grandchildren.
He will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved him.
His arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
Thomas “Tom” Michael Heddy
Thomas ‘Tom’ Michael Heddy joined his beloved wife of 49 years, Joyce Elizabeth Heddy in Heaven, with the Lord on January 25, 2023, at the age of 72.
He is survived by three children, Raven Perry and her husband, Chester; Robyn Heddy and her husband Jim Borland; and Caleb Heddy; sister Allison Heddy; niece and nephew Ashley and Austin Unterreiner; uncle-in-law Ken Zesch; and several cousins.
Tom was born on May 11, 1950 in St. Louis, Missouri to William A. Heddy and Dorothy F. Heddy, both of whom preceded him in death.
He graduated from Normandy high school, in St. Louis and later from the University of Missouri with a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice.
After marrying Joyce on December 1, 1972, they moved to Independence, Missouri, before settling in West Plains, Missouri. In 1973 he began his career with the State of Missouri, working in the Department of Corrections, Probation and Parole Division, as well as for Social Services. His hard work and dedication paid off, and he retired in 2003 as a Regional Administrator for the Department of Corrections, Probation and Parole Division.
Tom was stoic in nature, as was required for his job, but behind that he was a kind, warm soul that would go above and beyond to help anyone who asked him. Many people that Tom worked with, including his probationers and parolees, have taken the time to express their gratitude over the years.
Tom worked continuously on their home and “hobby farm” as he liked to call it. He did much of the work himself and developed a love and talent for woodworking and farming. He made many fine pieces of cabinetry and furniture. He shared his talent with friends and family and many still enjoy his pieces.
He had a keen appreciation of music and was also a talented fisherman, who loved the river. He could often be heard saying, “paddle me back one more time,” because the fish were still biting.
He coached many soccer and basketball teams, as Caleb was growing up. Participating in community was a priority and he never missed the “Shop with a COP” charity at Christmas time; it really made his holiday. He sponsored a child through Child Fund International and kept in contact with him for years; he genuinely loved him, though they would never meet.
After retirement he enjoyed helping Joyce around the community garden with various projects. He particularly enjoyed meeting and getting to know the young AmeriCorps members that volunteered their time in the area, so much so that he invited the whole crew over for Thanksgiving one year.
Tom had a great smile, that shone through his eyes. He made friends easily and had many lifelong friends.
He will be greatly missed by his children, sister, and constant companion, Shorty. He already is.
Visitation time will be held Saturday, February 4, 2023 from 2:00 p.m. to 500 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.
John Burkhead
John Edward Burkhead was born the son of Harrold and Jessie Mae (Johnson) Burkhead, on January 31, 1948, in Doniphan, Missouri. He lived a life of service to his family, friends, church, and countless teachers and students throughout his career in education. His courageous fight with cancer reached its end and Jesus called him home on January 29, 2023, in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 74 years.
He was united in marriage on June 3, 1977, in Willow Springs, Missouri, to Anna Mae Looney, who was the wind beneath his wings and the CEO/Secretary/Treasurer of the operation, as described by John. He is survived by Anna Mae and their one daughter, Sarah Jo Burkhead Whittle, her husband, Dr. Neal Whittle, of Tahlequah, Oklahoma, brothers-in-law James Looney and wife Jean Ann (West Plains) and Steven Looney (Thayer), as well as beloved Burkhead and Johnson cousins around the state and country, priceless hunting and fishing buddies from the places he lived, plus the Douglas family and children Gideon, Josiah, and Olivia. He was preceded in death by his father and mother, Harrold and Jessie Mae Burkhead, and brother-in-law Charles Looney.
John appreciated the team of doctors and nurses who provided care for him during his cancer journey including Drs. Scott Roush and Charles Morgan in West Plains, Drs. Brian Davis and Eugene Kwon at the Mayo Clinic, 3 Rivers Hospice, and West Vue Nursing Center.
As a boy Johnny loved to be in the great outdoors: training bird dogs, hunting for quail, deer, and turkey, and fishing with his parents around Oregon County. He also shined shoes at the Burkhead Barber Shop and loved recounting stories told to him as a young man. John was a proud Thayer Bobcat, class of 1966, whose blood ran green, and was a varsity member of the basketball and baseball teams. As an alumni, he continued to support Thayer athletics and especially enjoyed listening to them on KKountry 95. During his high school and college education, he also played the alto saxophone, which was later passed on to Sarah Jo.
John was a first generation college graduate, earning his Bachelor of Science in Education, Master of Science in Education – Reading, and his Specialist in Education – Educational Administration from (Southwest) Missouri State University. His 40 year career in public school education was spent in the Ash Grove, Ava, Fairview (West Plains), St. Clair, and Howell Valley (West Plains) school districts as a teacher and/or school administrator.
John placed his faith in Jesus Christ at a young age and was a member and Sunday School teacher at the Cornerstone Church of the Nazarene in West Plains. He was an avid crappie fisherman, enjoyed hunting for deer and turkey on his “lost 40” property, gardening and canning vegetables with Anna Mae, rooting for the St. Louis Cardinals, taking trips to Branson, and traveling to new places with family and retired teacher friends.
Funeral service will be Saturday, February 4, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home in Thayer, Missouri. Visitation will be Saturday, February 4, from 12:00 p.m. until time of service at 2:00 p.m.
Interment will be private.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Thayer School Foundation or to Gideons International, and may be left at Carter Funeral Home.
Kristine Amanda Wrinkles
Kristine Amanda Wrinkles, daughter of the late Derald Alan Ficken and Gail Ann Ficken (Auger), was born August 9, 1971 in West Plains, Missouri and passed away peacefully in her sleep at 2:22 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2023.
She is survived by her husband, Jeff Wrinkles, West Plains; three children, Michael Trout, Ashley Webb, and Margaret Murray; six grandchildren, Audree Rogers, Jade Webb, Marcus Webb, Bella Webb, Piper Trout, and Mythias Trout.
Memorial service will be held Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at 2:00 p.m. in Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains Missouri.
Teresa Joann Rhodes
Teresa Joann Rhodes, daughter of the late Clarence M. Rhodes and Ada “Stevens” Rhodes, was born September 11, 1943 in Marion County, Arkansas, and died at Brooke Haven Healthcare in West Plains, Missousri, at the age of 79 years old.
She is survived by one daughter, Susan Cockrum, West Plains, Missouri and one adopted son, Michael Rhodes, West Plains, Missouri; two sisters, Joyce Mottie and June Hillhouse, and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is preceded in death by her parents; three children, Ricky Hattaway, Kelly Hattaway, and Robin Owens; one brother, Harold Rhodes, and two sisters, Ruth Hagar and Reba Ysidro.
Teresa loved children. She was a psychometrist in the state of Oklahoma, working with children who had disabilities of all types. She also had worked as a special education teacher. She loved to do needle point work, and enjoyed spending time with her family. She will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.
Graveside services will be held Tuesday, January 31, 2023 at 1:00 p.m. at Pontiac Cemetery, Pontiac, Missouri.
James Clifford Smith Jr.
James Clifford Smith Jr., of West Plains, Missouri passed away on January 18, 2023. James was born in Davenport, Iowa to James and Jeanetta (Nute) Smith on December 27, 1959. James loved to fish, hunt, and watch Nascar. He also enjoyed spending time with Roberta’s grandchildren.
James is survived by life partner, Roberta Eckert of West Plains, Missouri, sister, Pat (Larry) Richter of Blue Grass, Iowa, nephew, Billy (Dawn) Wailand of Davenport, Iowa, nephew, Danny (Sonya) Wailand of Jacksonville, Florida, niece, Tonya (Jason) Strong of Blue Grass, Iowa, niece, Terri Cheville of Blue Grass, Iowa, nephew, Tommy (Reina) Fierce of West Plains, Missouri, nephew, Travis (Rodney) Fierce of Sonoma, California, brother-in-law, Tom Fierce Sr., and lots of great nieces & nephews.
James is proceeded in death by his parents, sisters; Debbie Fierce and Donna Wailand and nephew, Tim-O Fierce.
Services will be at a later date. Arrangements by Carter Funeral Home Inc., West Plains.