West Plains Obituaries

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,

  Mark Lynn Gerdes, age 60, of Pottersville, Missouri, came into this world on July 27, 1963, in Saan Bernardino, California, the son of Malvin and Ester (Knox) Gerdes and passed away on April 27, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri.  Mark married the love of his life Regina Riddle on March 9, 1984, in West Plains,

Hazle Maire Miller, 94, of Thomasville, Missouri, came into this world on September 18, 1929, in Eminence, Missouri, the daughter of Asa and Bertha Daves and passed away on April 23, 2024, in Alton, Missouri.  She was united in marriage March 9, 1946, in Alton, Missouri to Arnold Miller who preceded her in death on