Christine Sloan
Christine Sloan of Alton, Missouri was born August 8, 1930, and died June 24, 2022, at the age of 91 at Ozarks Healthcare Center in West Plains, Missouri.
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Michael David Hayes
Michael D. Hayes was born December 16, 1946 in West Plains to Marvin “Jack” Hayes and Hazel Hayes and passed away June 22, 2022.
He graduated from West Plains High School with the class of 1965 and attended MSU in West Plains.
He married Donna S. Sanders on June 10, 1972.
He worked at and retired after 30 years from the West Plains Housing Authority.
Mike was preceded in death by his wife, Donna, father “Jack”, mother Hazel, and brother Larry.
He will lie in state at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel to be followed by interment in the Oak Lawn Cemetery on June 29, 2022 at 10:00 a.m., under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
Register book will be available to sign on Tuesday, June 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., and on Wednesday, June 29, from 8:00 to 9:00 a.m.
Joyce Elizabeth Heddy
Joyce Elizabeth Heddy, age 74 joined our Lord on June 17th. Her husband and daughter were by her side. Family members will be present to accept condolences on June 24th from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Carter Funeral Home, West Plains. A memorial service will immediately follow with her daughter, Raven presenting.
Peggy Flood
Peggy Lou Flood was born April 21, 1932 in Oregon County to the late William and Lillie (Judd) Baty. She was called home to be with her Lord June 8, 2022 at the age of 90 years.
On June 7, 1949, she was united in marriage to Duane Leland Flood, who preceded her in death on May 14, 2018.
She is survived by 4 children, Janet (Ron) Myers, Lanton, Missouri, Ken (Sandi) Flood, Rapid City, South Dakota, Vicky Rutter, West Plains, Missouri, Donna (Shane) Dennis, Nixa, Missouri; one brother-in-law, Merle Flood, one sister-in-law Betty Flood; 11 grandchildren Lynnetta (Eric) Martin, Lana (Shawn) Dennis, Leigh (Brad) Kincheloe, Leslie (Ron) Murray, Chris (Jenny) Flood, Nick Flood, Ryan Tompkins, Michelle (Brad) Vincent, Niki (Jim) Wood, Zachary Dennis, Braden Dennis; 21 great-grandchildren, 12 great-great grandchildren, and one on the way; and the loving staff at Shady Oaks Healthcare in Thayer who called her Ms. Peggy.
She is also preceded in death by her parents, mother-in-law and father-in-law, Roy and Anna Flood, one son Allen Flood, two grandsons, Jim Flood and Brian Flood, sister Marge Baty, brother Afton Baty, sister-in-law Ruby Baty, brother-in-law Bruce Flood.
We have talked and shared stories today about how strong, protective and sassy Peggy was. We have a lifetime of memories of her fun loving spirit. This quote depicts the great sadness that we are all feeling in our hearts today: “Mom/Grandma always taught us to be strong, because she knew that one day we would need the strength to bear her loss”.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family through Carter Funeral Home, West Plains.
Graveside services will be held Friday, June 10, 2022 at 1:00 p.m. at Redburn Cemetery, Oregon County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.
Alexias Crider, Aiden McDaniel, Brantley McDaniel
Alexias Jewel Crider, daughter of John David Crider Jr. and Jennifer Marie Crider, born February 4, 2000, in West Plains, Mo. Departed this life on May 25, 2022, at the age of 22.
She was engaged to Dalton James McDaniel on December 11, 2021, in Batesville, Arkansas. They brought 2 beautiful boys into this world, Aiden Lee McDaniel, and Brantley James McDaniel. She enjoyed spending time with her family, listening to music, reading, and hunting. Alexias loved her residents at NHC where she worked for 4 years.
She is survived by her fiancé Dalton James McDaniel, her parents John David Crider Jr., Jennifer Marie Crider, two sisters Cierra Crider and Patty Crider all from West Plains, Missouri, one brother Remington Crider of West Plains, grandparents Glenda Romans, Mary Lyons, and Jim Lyons all of West Plains. Many aunts and uncles including Julie Romans, Kimberly Bean, Amy Smith, Niki Kovarbasich all from West Plains, Lori Bean from Wisconsin, Cheryl Bean from Tennessee, Jerry Wirtz and Steven Romans from West Plains, Mike from Rogersville, and many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
She is preceded in death by her grandparents, Vernie Romans of West Plains, William Bean of Wisconsin and Dennis Driskell of St. Louis, Missouri.
Aiden Lee McDaniel born August 31, 2019, in West Plains, Mo and Brantley James McDaniel born July 15, 2020, in West Plains, Sons of Alexias Crider and Dalton James McDaniel of West Plains, Mo departed this life on May 25, 2022. Aiden was 2 years of age and Brantley was 1 year of age. The boys were Irish twins being only 10 months apart. The boys enjoyed playing in mud puddles, watching paw patrol, and playing outside with mommy and dada.
The boys are survived by grandparents Jennifer Crider, John David Crider Jr., Becky Driskell all of West Plains, Buddie and Christie of Harrisburg, Arkansas, and Andy of Wynne, Arkansas; great grandparents Glenda Romans, Mary Lyons, Jim Lyons all of West Plains. Kay of Wynne, Arkansas, Charlie of Flippin, Arkansas, and Deletta of Harrisburg, Arkansas; many aunts and uncles including, Sidney McDaniel of Harrisburg, Arkansas, Cierra Crider, Patty Crider, and Remington Crider all of West Plains, and many great aunts and uncles.
They are preceded in death by great grandfathers Vernie Romans, of West Plains, Missouri, William Bean of Wisconsin., Dennis Driskell of St Louis, Missouri, Jamie McDaniel and Jimmy McDaniel of Harrisburg, Arkansas.
Celebration of lives services will be held Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Cornerstone Family Worshi, West Plains at 2:00 p.m.
Ernestine Cochran
Virginia “Ernestine” Cochran went home to be with her Lord and Savior Friday, June 3, 2022 at the age of 96. She was a resident of Cedarhurst Senior Living, West Plains, Missouri.
Ernestine was born to Alma Tatum Clinton and Ernest Clinton of Oxford, Arkansas on November 13, 1925.
December 7, 1946 Ernestine Cochran and Marshall Cochran were united in Holy Matrimony. To this union, Elaine Cochran was born.
Over the years they lived in Indianapolis, Indiana, Renton, Washington, West Plains, Missouri. After the death of her family she lived in Lee Summit, Missouri before returning to West Plains.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Cochran in 1994 at the age of 72 and by her daughter, Elaine Cochran in 1995 at the age of 47; her parents and a brother, Jerl Webb.
A service will be held at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, on Thursday, June 9, 2022 at 2:00 p.m. Interment will be immediately following the service at Oak Lawn Cemetery. Officiant is Ron Blanks, former pastor.
Pallbearers are Joel Wyatt, Lanny Lewis, Don Cochran, Joey Cochran, Chip Chestnut and Chuck Chestnut.
We want to thank the staff at Cedarhurst, Three Rivers Hospice and Southern Care and Comfort for lovingly providing the care and comfort she needed. She loved each of you.
Vonda Accurso, niece (Matt) and Melanie Wyatt, (Joel) worked diligently and lovingly to provide Ernie’s care over the last several years. Melanie has been like a daughter to her for the last 19 years. While we will miss her greatly, we are happy she is at peace. Ernestine leaves behind “the boy she loves so much” Landry Pitts, who is her adopted grandson. Ernestine leaves a host of nieces and nephews. She created a family of friends who loved her well.
Paul Neal Woody
Paul Neal Woody entered into his eternal rest on May 14, 2022 at the age of 86 years.
Neal was born June 29, 1935 at Peace Valley, Missouri to Paul Elijah Woody and Vada O’Neal Woody. He was an Army veteran and served overseas in South Korea.
Mr. Woody married Sara Marie Dupree at Wayne County, Georgia on June 1, 1957. To this union their children Katie and Steven were born. He then married Reva Buckman at Thayer, Missouri on December 28, 2003. Neal was fortunate to find love again with his lady friend, Dotti Garber.
He was a foreman of Ozarks Asphalt for over thirty years plus. Neal was a friend to all and loved everyone he met dearly. He loved to dance and he never missed making Sunday dinner for his family.
He is survived by his lady friend Dottie Garber of Summersville, Missouri; his children, Katie Woody and Steven Woody and wife Kellie, West Plains, Missouri; his grandchildren, Kylie Threlkeld, Kedra Thompson, Korey Woody, wife Klassie, Kaitlynn Woody, West Plains, Missouri, and Kameron King, husband Travis, Rogers, Texas; his great grandchildren, Kyndall, Cooper, Emerson Threlkeld, Sylas Crase, Bryar Rose Thompson and Lainey King; his sisters, Ellen Brotherton, Peace Valley, issouri, and Trula Cook, husband, Harold, Rogersville, Missouri, as well as many nieces, nephews, and cousins.
He is preceded in death by his parents; wife, Sara Marie and second wife, Reva Jean; his grandson, Bryce.
Neal loved his family with all his heart. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He will be missed by all.
He was a life long member of the Church of the Brethren, Peace Valley, Missouri.
Funeral services will be held Thursday, May 19, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. at Church of the Brethren, Peace Valley, Missouri.
Visitation will be at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, May 18, 2022.
Burial will be in New Hope Cemetery, Peace Valley, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains.
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.
Charles Edward Washam
Charles Edward Washam was born on April 30th, 1945, in Detroit Michigan to Robert and Ida Mae Washam. Charles entered into Heaven on April 23rd, 2022. Charles graduated from Mammoth Spring High School in 1963. He then went to College at ASU Jonesboro and graduated with a BA in education/science degree. Charles married Deborah Sue Wood on February 26th, 1970. Together they had three children, Craig, Christy, and Cory.
Charles taught business at Norfolk High School for 17 years. In the summers he worked for the Corps of Engineers for 10 years. After teaching he joined his father and brothers in their family business for an additional 23 years. He retired in 2007.
Charles is survived by his wife, Debby Washam, his children, Craig & (Judy) Washam, Christy & (Scott) Heidy, Cory Washam, his brothers, Bobby & (Joann) Washam, Mike & (Martha) Washam, Larry Washam, Jimmy & (Joe Ann) Washam, his sister Susan & (Jim) Tuney, his brother-in-law, Cecil Wood, his grandchildren, Dalton, Ashlynn & (Jacob), Jensyn & (Josiah), Corbin, Braden, Jewlian, Annastyn, Brittany & (Zach), Amanda & (Tanner), Stacey, his great grandchildren, Eli, Myles, Keagan, Brylee, Braden.
Preceded in death are his parents, Robert and Ida Mae Washam, his sister Rosemary, his father and mother in laws Howard and Nina Sue Wood, his sister-in-law Eileen Rouse, and brother-in-law Kenneth Wood.
Charles had a long tough battle with multiple myeloma cancer that started in 2009. During this difficult battle his soul was saved and put into the Book of Life, as he accepted Jesus Christ as his personal savior.
Charles loved his family and was incredibly proud of all of his children and grand and great grandchildren. His family was truly his greatest blessing.
A memorial service will be held at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in Thayer Missouri on Sunday May 1, 2022 at 2:00pm. The family will receive guests prior to the service from 1:00pm until service time.