Thayer Obituaries

   Elfa Rosalee Reed was born on her family’s farm in Alton, Missouri, July 11, 1941, and departed this life January 28, 2023, at the age of 81 years, 6 months, and 22 days.   She was married to James Lee Reed July 6, 1958, and to this union two children were born, Karen LaRue

   Anna Christene Pauli was born the daughter of Leamon Cordey Frey and Martha Lee Greer on September 28, 1927, at Alton, Missouri and departed this life on January 25, 2023, at her home in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 95 years.   She was united in marriage on June 3, 1945, in Garfield,

  Bobby Joe Vandiver, 64 of Koshkonong, Missouri passed away January 17, 2023, at his home surrounded by loved ones. Bobby Joe was born January 21, 1958, in Thayer, Missouri to Belvin “Bob” and Betty (Wilson) Vandiver.   Bobby Joe married the love of his life Margie Garrett on May 2, 1980, in Koshkonong, Missouri.

  Mary “Carol” (Webb) Jewell Passed away peacefully in her home on Monday, January 16, 2023. Carol was born December 24, 1946, in St. Louis, Missouri. The fifth of Frank and Mary Bell Webb’s eight children. She moved to rural Howell County in 1955 and attended Koshkonong School. Outgoing and studious, she caught the eye

Joan L. (Van Valkenburg) Manker, age 87, of Thayer, Missouri departed this life on January 11, 2023, in Thayer, Missouri. Joan was born on September 24, 1935, to William Van Valkenburg and Leila (Hall) Van Valkenburg in Long Prairie, Minnesota.  Joan was a marvelous homemaker, avid gardener and community member. She was devoted to her

  Melba Ruth (Ferguson) Hayes, 92 of Thayer, Missouri passed away in West Plains, Missouri on January 9, 2023. Ruth was born December 11, 1930, in Granite City, Illinois to Sherman and Maggie (Slawson) Ferguson.   Ruth married the love of her life Donald Hayes in Granite City, Illinois on December 25, 1959.   Ruth

  Alan Simer was born May 5, 1939, in Dyce, Arkansas to Robert Dale and Gerldene (Nally) Simer. Alan departed this life on January 1, 2023, at his home in Thayer, Missouri at the age of 83 years.  He was drafted to the Armed Services in 1957 to the Air Force and honorably served four

Floyd “Jerry” Watts, age 87, a resident of Temple, Texas passed away on December 24, 2022, at Baylor Scott & White Hospital. Jerry was born November 29, 1935, in Stamford, Texas to Floyd Jasper Watts and Maude Ellen Cook Watts.  He attended Abilene High School.  Jerry worked as a rancher/farmer for most of his life.

  Mary Frances (Mooney) Burkhart, 79, of Thayer Missouri, passed away December 24, 2022, in West Plains, Missouri. She was born November 15, 1943, in Couch, Missouri to Ova and Mabel (Collins) Mooney.     Mary loved to spend time with her family. She was very involved with her church family and was there every time

 Erma Lea (Young) Garrison,79, of Myrtle, Missouri passed away December 15, 2022, at her home, surrounded by her loved ones. She was born February 1, 1943, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas to Robert Vernon and Sylvia (Swetnam) Young.   Erma married the love of her life James (Jim) Garrison on June 21, 1961, and within this