Glen Rufus Fraley
Glen Rufus Fraley, 97, of Houston, Missouri, formerly of Thayer, Missouri, passed away on November 22, 2025, in Houston. He was born on December 27, 1927, in Thayer, Missouri, to Willis Franklin Fraley and Dovie Elizabeth (Childers) Fraley. On August 27, 1949, Glen married the love of his life, Neva Jo
Glenda Naomi Orahood
Glenda Naomi Orahood, 90, of Nixa, Missouri, formerly of Thayer, Missouri, passed away on November 22, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on January 11, 1935, in Thayer, Missouri, to Livingston Hoy Langley and Esther Rolen Langley. On October 3, 1954, Glenda married the love of her life, Paul Albert
LaVerne “Barney” Pessman
LaVerne Paul “Barney” Pessman, age 77, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away on June 9th, 2025, in the comfort of his home. Barney was born on December 6th, 1947, in Morrison, Illinois, to parents Allen Pessman and Anna Houzenga. He was employed by the Fulton Corporation for 25 years. Beyond his long-term career,
Phyllis E. Henry
Phyllis E. Henry, 76, a cherished mother, grandmother, and skilled artisan of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, passed away peacefully on November 20, 2025, in Thayer, Missouri. Born on May 27, 1949, in Pueblo, Colorado, Phyllis was the daughter of Wilburn and Dorothy Davis Rogers. She carried the lessons of her upbringing
Ramona Jean Taylor
Ramona Jean Taylor, 65, of Thayer, Missouri, passed away on November 18, 2025, in her home, surrounded by her loving family. Services are private. Arrangements in the care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – Thayer, MO.
Alice “Virginia” Rolen
Virginia Rolen was born on November 13, 1938, in Newkirk, Oklahoma. She departed this life on Friday, November 14, 2025, at 3:59 p.m. at the age of 87 years old. She was united in marriage on April 28, 1957, in Thayer, Missouri to Ronald Richard Rolen. To this union, three children
Zackary Austin Komm
Zackary Austin Komm, son of Fred and Dionne Komm was born on May 5, 1999, in Klamath Falls, Oregon. He arrived in Missouri at the age of 6 and joined the Komm family through adoption. Zack was an outgoing child who enjoyed the outdoors and especially fishing. After high school he graduated from Tulsa
Shannon “Bubba” William Monk
Shannon “Bubba” William Monk, 49, of Horseshoe Bend, Arkansas, passed away on October 25, 2025, in Little Rock, Arkansas. He was born on October 3, 1976, to proud parents Roxie Dixon and Wayne Eugene Monk in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Bubba was a passionate fan of the New Orleans Saints, eagerly watching
Kathleen Ann Draper
Kathleen Ann Draper, 77, of Thayer, Missouri, passed away on October 24, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born on February 25, 1948, in Ashley, North Dakota, to Albert and Leona (Kaul) Roesler. Kathleen was blessed with two daughters earlier in life, Marsi and Elisa. Later, she married the love of
Wanda Roark
Wanda Roark, 61, Koshkonong, Missouri, passed away October 22, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri. She was born September 28, 1964 in West Plains, Missouri to the late Vernie “Herb” Roark and Emma “Miller” Roark. She is survived by seven siblings, Charles Roark, Koshkonong, Missouri, Janie Roark, Koshkonong, Missouri, Vernie Roark and wife Linda, Thayer, Missouri, Jim