West Plains Obituaries

Norma Crotts, daughter of the late Cicero Morris and Ann “Gibbs” Morris, was born September 3, 1940 in Thayer, Missouri and died July 2, 2024 in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 83 years. She was married June 11, 1955 in Salem, Arkansas to Harvey Crotts, who preceded her in death November 8, 2017.

Zella Mae Rhodes, 93, West Plains, Missouri, passed away June 24, 2024 at Brooke Haven Healthcare, West Plains, Missouri. Zella Mae Rhodes was born January 21, 1931 in Ozark County, Missouri to the late John Gunter and Beatrice “Collins” Gunter. She was married in 1946 to Dee Marshell who preceded her in death in 1994.

Linda Diane (Bassham) Barton was born to the late Talmage and Eunice Bassham on January 12, 1949, at Moko, Arkansas. She passed away to her heavenly home June 19, 2024. In Moko, she was the middle sibling to Larry and Richard. Linda learned to play the piano and sing on the farm with her brothers

Hattie Worley, daughter of the late Norman Tucker and Nola Tucker Zubek, was born December 19th, 1937 in Bloomfield, Missouri and died June 21st, 2024 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 86. She was united in marriage on May 28th, 1953 in Sikeston, Missouri to Gene Worley, who preceded her in death October 28,

Jeanne Phipps, 75, passed away June 16, 2024 at her home in Aurora, Missouri. She was born June 28, 1948 in Buffalo, New York to the late David Smyth and Beatrice (Vogt) Smyth. She was united in marriage to Melvin Phipps on October 11, 1969 in Dallas, Texas. She is survived by her husband, Melvin

    Nancy Kay Smeby Collins, a devoted aunt, loving wife to Steve Collins, and passionate knitter, passed away on June 11, 2024, in West Plains, Missouri.   Born in Waukon, Iowa, she later moved to North Texas around 1967. Nancy attended Trinity High School, where she was an active member of the high school

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Allen Gene Baty, 71, of West Plains, Missouri on Saturday, May 18th, 2024 at his home. Allen was born on November 13th, 1952 in Highlands Park, Michigan to Othel James Baty and Willa June (English) Baty. Allen was a police officer for the City

Charles Lester Wren, Jr., 79 of Springfield, Missouri came into this world on March 19, 1945, in Mexia, Texas, the son of Charles Lester Wren, Sr. and Zelda Juanita Wren. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother, and one great-granddaughter.He is survived by 4 children including Kelly A. Rice, Charles H. Wren,

  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,