Thayer Obituaries

  Brenda Helen Traw, born on November 8, 1948, in Florida, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2025, in Cherokee Village, Arkansas.  Brenda cherished her family, and her love extended to her beloved dogs, bringing joy and companionship throughout her life.  Brenda was a voracious reader, often losing herself in the pages of a good

   Hurley Eugene Crews, Sr., passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2025, at the age of 97 years, 5 months and 28 days.  Mr. Crews was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Eloise Cope Crews, his son Hurley Crews, Jr., and his granddaughter Suzanne Zalimeni.  He is survived by his son, Ketih

Lisa June Fuller, 61, of Thayer, Missouri passed away on January 20th, 2025, at the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.  Arrangements in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., -Thayer, Missouri. 

Everett Lee Bates, 72, of Thayer, Missouri passed away at the Ozarks Medical Center of West Plains, Missouri on December 19th, 2024. Everett was born February 26, 1952, in Alton, Missouri to Grover Henry Bates and Luddy Jane Summers Bates. Everett worked hogs as the head barn man for 16 years at the Show Me

  Myrl Curtis Pitts, 78, of Thayer, Missouri passed away on December 14, 2024, surrounded by family.  Curt was born in Alton, Missouri, the son of Helen Wiggs Pitts and Dan Pitts.  He graduated from Alton, class of 1964.  He worked 35 years with Burlington Northern Railroad as an engineer and retired in 2006. Curt

Jo Anne Simers, 90 of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, died  Saturday, December 7, 2024 at The Gables of Canton.  Born November 24, 1934 in Mammoth Springs, Arkansas, she was a daughter of the late Ned and Ruth (Mullens) Wood.  She had worked for the USDA in Arkansas and the Sears catalog office.  She was a member

Ava Honeycutt White was born on January 19, 1937 to the late Elijah & Pearl Honeycutt of the rural Ravenden, Arkansas community. She was the youngest of 10 children and was raised on the family farm. Passing away on December 7th, 2024, her sojourn on this earth encompassed 87 years, specifically, 32,100 days. After graduating

    Teresa Evon Cotham, 58, born on April 4, 1966, in Memphis, Tennessee, passed away on November 15, 2024, in Thayer, Missouri, surrounded by loved ones in her home. Teresa was married to her high school sweetheart, Kenny Cotham, in 1983, and the couple celebrated 41 years together. They were blessed with three children:

M. Edward “Eddie” Taylor, 85 of Thayer, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 14, 2024, with his wife of 58 years, Lois at his bedside. Eddie was born in Thayer, Missouri to Simeon Felix Taylor and Marian (Phillips) Taylor on September 19, 1939. He is preceded in death by his parents,

  Danner James Stewart, age 81 of Alton, Missouri, passed away November 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.   He was born July 28, 1943, in Utahville, South Carolina to Major and Mandy (Jones) Stewart. He married the love of his life Margaret Ann Morris in Glendale, California on October 24,