John Burkhead
John Edward Burkhead was born the son of Harrold and Jessie Mae (Johnson) Burkhead, on January 31, 1948, in Doniphan, Missouri. He lived a life of service to his family, friends, church, and countless teachers and students throughout his career in education. His courageous fight with cancer reached its end and Jesus called him
Kristine Amanda Wrinkles
Kristine Amanda Wrinkles, daughter of the late Derald Alan Ficken and Gail Ann Ficken (Auger), was born August 9, 1971 in West Plains, Missouri and passed away peacefully in her sleep at 2:22 a.m., Friday, January 27, 2023. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Wrinkles, West Plains; three children, Michael Trout, Ashley Webb, and
Teresa Joann Rhodes
Teresa Joann Rhodes, daughter of the late Clarence M. Rhodes and Ada “Stevens” Rhodes, was born September 11, 1943 in Marion County, Arkansas, and died at Brooke Haven Healthcare in West Plains, Missousri, at the age of 79 years old. She is survived by one daughter, Susan Cockrum, West Plains, Missouri and one adopted son,
James Clifford Smith Jr.
James Clifford Smith Jr., of West Plains, Missouri passed away on January 18, 2023. James was born in Davenport, Iowa to James and Jeanetta (Nute) Smith on December 27, 1959. James loved to fish, hunt, and watch Nascar. He also enjoyed spending time with Roberta’s grandchildren. James is survived by life partner, Roberta Eckert of
Ora “Oneta” Stevens
Ora “Oneta” Stevens, daughter of the late Walter Lee Watson and Elsie Bay Watson, was born September 30, 1933 in Thomasville, Missouri and died peacefully surrounded by family on January 13th, 2023 in Ballwin, Missouri at the age of 89 years old. She is survived by her two daughters, Carmen Walsh and husband Joseph of
Gracie Stephens
Gracie Stephens died January 18th, 2023, in Salem, Arkansas at the age of 91 years old. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, January 22, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains, Missouri. Visitation will be held Sunday, January 22, 2023, from 1:00 p.m. until service time. Burial will be
Michael James Barks
Funeral services for Michael James Barks, 65, West Plains, Missouri, will be held at 2:00 p.m., Saturday, January 7, 2023, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel, West Plains. He was born the son of the late Orval Barks and Helen Hicks Barks, on March 2, 1957 in Phoenix, Arizona and died January 2, 2023 in Kansas
Arthur Haish
Arthur Vernon Haish 92 of Lanton, Missouri passed away from this life on December 25, 2022 in West Plains, Missouri. Arthur was born on October 15, 1930 in Hinckley, Illinois to Louis Franklin Haish and Martha (Baie) Haish. Arthur was united in marriage to Hazel Louann (Maki) Haish on August 11, 1966 in Miami, Oklahoma.
Regina Eades
A celebration of life for Regina Eades, 65, West Plains, will be held December 17, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains. Visitation will be held from 10:00 a.m. until time of service. Burial will be in Evergreen Cemetery, under the direction of
Odessia Wheeler
Odessia Jane “Romans” Wheeler, 82 of West Plains, Missouri, passed away November 25, 2022, surrounded by loved ones in her home. Odessia was born February 2, 1940, to Hurvil and Dorothy “Redburn” Romans. Odessia was a nurse’s aid for many years at Omc Hospital in West Plains, Missouri. She loved helping people and never knew