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Belinda Kay Pendergrass

Belinda Kay Pendergrass, 51, West Plains, Missouri, went home to be with Jesus, May 18, 2024, in Columbia, Missouri.

She was born the daughter of the late Jerry and Laura Pendergrass, West Plains, Missouri.

She is survived by her mother, Laura Pendergrass, West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Melanie Wyatt and husband, Joel, West Plains, Missouri; one very special nephew, Landry Pitts, who he called Aunt B, and very special fur baby, Nella, who she spoiled rotten; her four aunts, Charm Eagleman and husband, Tim, Caulfield, Missouri; Dee Lewis and husband, Lanny, West Plains, Missouri; Sherri Cromer and husband, Craig, West Plains, Missouri, and Phyllis Schimming and husband, Jim, Maryville, Missouri; two uncles, Jim Pendergrass and wife Marilyn, Lexington Missouri and Robert Pendergrass and wife Fayetta Pendergrass; thirteen cousins, Missy Eagleman and husband Steve, Sarah Beth Huett and husband Joel, Holly Bee Stephens and husband Bryson, Emily Richardson and husband Reggie, Bethany Hamby, Adam Lewis and wife Erin, Allison Wrenfrow and husband Tim, Kathleen Koone and husband Michael, Matthew Cromer and wife, Jennifer, Brenda Neff and husband, Marc, Becci Moore and husband Brandon, Beth Marie, and Brian Schimming and Melissa, and several second and third cousins. We must talk about one special second cousin, Levi Wrenfrow, who we call our miracle baby. We call him this because it took 17 years for that to happen. Belinda checked on Allison almost every day when she was pregnant with Levi, and then several days after he was born. She went to his dedication at his church, and of course he sat on Aunt B’s lap most of the service. She thought he was pretty special.

She is preceded in death by her dad, Jerry Pendergrass, her grandparents, Claude and Madge Pendergrass

and Jim and Jane Phipps, a very special second cousin Abrille Neff.

She was a member of Faith Chapel Freewill Baptist Church in West Plains, Missouri and attended faithfully until she could no longer because of health issues. Her sister, Melanie and her nephew, Landry made her life whole. She had a heart as big as a mountain and a smile that would light up a room, with a laugh that was infectious. She loved people and her kindness and personality echoed that. She worked at OZH Hospital. She scheduled all the surgeries for many of the local doctors. She loved her job and loved her work family.

She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, May 23, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. At the Faith Chapel Freewill Baptist Church. Visitation will be Wednesday, May 22, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00p.m.

Interment will be on Thursday March 23, 2024, in the Howell Memorial Park, Pomona, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in West Plains, Missouri.

Mark Gerdes

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Mark Lynn Gerdes, age 60, of Pottersville, Missouri, came into this world on July 27, 1963, in Saan Bernardino, California, the son of Malvin and Ester (Knox) Gerdes and passed away on April 27, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri.

Mark married the love of his life Regina Riddle on March 9, 1984, in West Plains, Missouri. They were happily married for forty years.

Mark was an avid fisherman his favorite fish were bass and strippers. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Mark was loved by all who knew him and will be sadly missed by all that knew him.

He is survived by his wife Regina; one son Justin Gerdes, wife Amy of Pottersville, Missouri; one daughter, Andrea Gerdes, husband Bradley Thomas of Alabama; one brother Mike Gerdes of West Plains, Missouri; one sister, Suszanna Huckabee of West Plains, Missouri; five grandchildren, Mackenzie Roberts, Bryson Gerdes, Brayden Gerdes, Naveah Gerdes, Aila-wren Thomas; two great-great grandchildren Hunter Roberts and Tyriec Peoples Jr; several nieces and nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents; two brothers Jack Gerdes and Melvin Gerdes.

Graveside Services for Mark Gerdes, Age 60, of Pottersville, Missouri, will be held on Friday May 3, 2024, at 1:00 p.m. At the Pottersville Cemetery. Pottersville, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in West Plains, Missouri.

Hazle Maire Miller

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Hazle Maire Miller, 94, of Thomasville, Missouri, came into this world on September 18, 1929, in Eminence, Missouri, the daughter of Asa and Bertha Daves and passed away on April 23, 2024, in Alton, Missouri.

She was united in marriage March 9, 1946, in Alton, Missouri to Arnold Miller who preceded her in death on June 12, 2014.

She is survived by three grandchildren; Cheryl Judd and husband Randy of Rover, Missouri, Chad Daugherty and wife Jessica of Thomasville, Missouri, and Jennifer Kight and husband JR of Thomasville, Missouri; one brother, Bud Daves and wife Wanda of Thomasville, Missouri; nine great-grandchildren; Kayla, Hope, Emma, Gracie, Addy, Olivia, Kaitlyn, Rylin and Dalton; two great-great-grandchildren, McKenzie, and Madelyn; fourteen step-grandchildren; and one son-in-law, Gerald Daugherty.

She is preceded in death by her husband; parents; one son, Harold Miller; one daughter, Mirland Daugherty; one brother, Marvin Daves; and one sister, Lillie Miller.

Hazle liked to read in her spare time, to do embroidery, she loved her church and church family at the Pine Hill Assembly, Thomasville, Missouri. Hazle was the last founding member of the church. She was a kind and caring lady; she enjoyed spending time with family and friends. Hazle was loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed.

Funeral Services for Hazle Maire Miller, age 94, of Thomasville, Missouri, will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. With visitation at 1:00 until service time at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel in West Plains, Missouri. Services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc.- West Plains, Missouri.

Nadezhda Kryshtal

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Nadezhda (Nadia) Kryshtal, 70, of Willow Springs, Missouri passed away on April 23, 2024, at her home. Nadia was born January 15, 1954, in Korkino, Chelyabinsk Oblast, to Aleksey Nadtochayev and Nina Vasilchenkova. Nadia was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend: the heart and soul of her family. She was a well-loved member of the community, known for her kind heart and soul. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

She is survived by her nine children, seventeen grandchildren, her brothers, sisters and extended family.

From this life into the loving arms of God, Nadia is now home. Our Lord and Savior took her home to begin her heavenly life, reunited with her husband, two children and all loved ones.

To our Mother in Heaven, thank you for always loving us and guiding us. Even though you are no longer here with us, we can still feel your love guiding us. We hold you close within our hearts and there you will remain. We love you, we will miss you always, until we meet again.

Graveside Services will be on Friday, April 26, 2024, at the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery of Pomona, Missouri at 10:00 a.m.

Family has asked in lieu of flowers to please make memorials to the charity of your choice.

Services under the care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – West Plains, Missouri

Susan Marie Milburn

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Susan Marie Milburn, 78, of West Plains, Missouri, came into this world on October 25, 1945, in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Kermit and Berdetta DeLadurantey and passed away on April 8, 2024, in West Plains, Missouri.

She is survived by three sons, Charlie Wharton and wife Melissa of Willow Springs, Missouri, Bryan Wharton and wife Tanya of Springfield, Missouri, Darrell Milburn of West Plains, Missouri, one daughter, Lisa Russo and husband David of Temecula, California, two brothers, Joeseph DeLadurantey of Queens Creek, Arizona, Michael DeLadurantey of Newport Beach, California, one sister, Cynthia DeLadurantey of Angier, North Carolina; ten grandchildren, and two great- grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.

She is preceded in death by her parents and one child Marni Kay Stubbs. And her significant partner for over 30 years, Bill Johnson.

Susan liked to go shopping, and was always looking for a good bargain, she loved her animals, she worked at the West Plains Senior Center. She was a kind and caring lady, with a kind heart for everyone. She also enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Susan was loved by all who knew her and will be sadly missed.

Graveside Services for Susan Marie Milburn, Age 78, of West Plains, Missouri, will be held on Saturday April 13, 2024, at 2:00 p.m. At the Howell Memorial Park Cemetery. Pomona, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in West Plains, Missouri.

Rosa Maud Collins

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Rosa Maud Collins, Dora, Missouri, was born on February 19, 1930, in Bigelow, Kansas, to Eldon and Pansy (Collins) Carter. She passed away March 18, 2024, in Gainesville, Missouri at the age of 94.

Rosa married the love of her life, Windol Collins, on November 27, 1946. They were blessed with eight children.

Rosa loved to piece and quilt beautiful quilts and grow flowers of all kinds. Her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren were very special to her and she loved spending time with all of them. Rosa never met a stranger and liked to visit everyone. She will be greatly missed by all her family and many friends.

She is survived by four children: Tony Collins and wife Judy, Dora, Missouri; Julie Pippin and husband Don, Gainesville, Missouri; Anita Cobb and husband Aubrey, Strafford, Missouri; and Melody Golay, Tecumseh, Missouri; one daughter-in-law Alma Collins; one son-in-law Marion Parks; eleven grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and one great-great-granddaughter. She is also survived by six siblings: Larry Carter, Averill Carter, Bill Carter, Gladys Wyas, Violet Wake and Lena Shipley; and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband; four children: Madena Lakey, Allen Collins, Marlon Collins, Nancy Parks; son-in-law Dale Chisam; grandson, Ethan Golay; great- granddaughter, Sherronna Carson, and siblings Carl Carter and Naomi Dominguez.

Memorial Contributions for Sweeton Pond Cemetery may be left at the Carter Funeral Home, Inc.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, March 23, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. At the Carter Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be Friday, March 22, 2024, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00p.m.

Interment will be on Saturday March 22, 2024, in the Sweeton Pond Cemetery, Dora, Missouri with services under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in West Plains, Missouri.

Raymond Harold Lenox, Jr.

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Raymond Harold Lenox, Jr., 56, West Plains, Missouri passed away March 6, 2024 at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri.

He was born the son of Raymond Harold Lenox, Sr., and the late Jacqueline Martin Lenox on June 10, 1967 in Springfield, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Tricia Lenox, five children, Chandra, Crystal, Danielle, Christopher, and Damian; six grandchildren; two brothers, Greg and Tommy; three sisters, Stacey, Evette, and Rebakah.

He is preceded in death by his mother and two sisters, Regina and Robin.

He was a truck driver for many years, and an uber driver. He loved to hunt and fish and enjoyed playing a good game of pool.

He will greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Local arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., in West Plains, Missouri.

Paul Vernon Tucker

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Paul Tucker, 69, West Plains, Missouri, was born the son of the late Kenneth A. Tucker and Freda B. (Willis) Tucker, and passed away February 27, 2024 at his home in West Plains, Missouri.

He is survived by his wife, Paula Tucker, West Plains, Missouri; one son, Paul William Tucker and wife Gladys, Camdenton, Missouri; one brother, Jim Tucker, Tunas, Missouri; nine grandchildren; four great grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews.

He is preceded in death by his parents and his first wife, Zola Tucker.

Paul liked to hunt and fish, and loved spending time with his family and friends. He will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him.

Graveside services will be held Saturday, March 2, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at Davis Creek Community Cemetery, Howell County, Missouri, under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.

Jackie Ray Meeker

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Jackie Ray Meeker, 74, West Plains, Missouri was born June 1, 1949 in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, and departed this life February 9, 2024 in West Plains, Missouri.

He is survived by his daughter, Delsa Dawn and her mother, Linda; three grandsons whom was his world; Lil Markie “papa’s scooter”; William, and Baby Waylon; one step daughter, Donyale and children, Derek and Courtney; several nieces and nephews.

Preceded in death by his mother, Mae; father, Theodore; sisters, Tammie Hatfield and Sue Gatewood, and brothers, Bill (Koshkonong, Missouri) and James, (Kansas City).

Jackie was a man of God, with Pentecostal faith and attended the Brandsville Pentecostal Church. He loved his church family and was saddened when he became too ill to attend. Jackie loved to play his piano and sing. He was looking forward to teaching his grandsons.

Jackie was a man who would help friends and family as well as strangers. He would help anyone in need. He loved working in his yard and loved nature. He absolutely loved a yard full of flowers.

Jackie was the baby of his family, and the last to pass. He loved and missed each of his siblings, but held on to his faith thru it all. Those who knew him loved him, and he will be greatly missed.

Memorial services will be held Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri.

Judy Carey

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Judy Dell Carey, 84, was born November 30, 1939 in Columbus, Ohio to Leslie and Alice Byrd of West Virginia.

Her final days were spent surrounded by family and friends.

Judy is survived by her four children, Debbie Jean Dickens, Jimmy Wayne Carey, Cynthia Lynn South, and Denver Lee Carey; three adopted children, Krystal Campos, Buddy Morgan, Jesse Morgan; two sisters, Vivian Ramsey and Margaret Byrd; twenty grandchildren; twenty-nine great grandchildren, and twelve great great grandchildren.

Judy is joined in heaven with her husband, Denver Carey and siblings, Patty, Richard, Victor, and Linda.

May her laughter, love, kindness, and strength live on forever in us all.

She went to her heavenly home on Saturday, January 27, 2024. She was a beloved mother and grandmother, a lover of God and His word.

A memorial service will be celebrated for Judy on February 24th, 2024 at 2:00 p.m.,
at The Bridge Church, 10105 US-63, West Plains, Missouri.