West Plains Obituaries

  Jessie Mae Miller was born on May 28, 1926 at Denlow, Missouri to John and Anna Williams. She passed away at the age of 97.   As a teenager, her parents moved to Portland Oregon.  She started working at a soda fountain in a drug store. Later, she started working as a welder in

The loved ones of Larry Ray Akins, of West Plains, Missouri are saddened to announce his passing on November 3, 2023. He passed away peacefully at the age of 67 with loved ones by his side. Larry was born on July 20, 1955 at Scott’s Air Force Base in Illinois and later served as an

Robert Harvey Lipper, 82 of West Plains, Missouri came into this world on August 10, 1941, in Biggers-Reno, Arkansas, the son of Virgil and Christine Lipper and peacefully left it on November 10, 2023, in West Plains, Missouri. He was married to Brenda who preceded him in death in 2018 He is survived by one

Carol J. Lenardi was born March 25, 1949 in Chicago, Illinois to Frank and Josephine Lenardi. She was a beloved sister, aunt, cousin, and friend. Carol led a life filled with love and compassion. Her infectious laughter and unwavering kindness touched the hearts of all who knew her. Carol was a cherished sister to Anthony

Louis Gosnell, Jr., son of the late Robert Roy Gosnell and Carrie (Taylor) Gosnell was born January 13, 1934 in Arcadia, California and died November 9, 2023 in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 89 years. He was united in marriage to Lillie Savoy. He is survived by his wife, Lillie; two sons, Donnie

Etta (Jewell) Coursey , 80 of West Plains, Missouri came into this world on March 2, 1943, in Siloam Springs, Missouri, the daughter of Eck and Alta Collins and peacefully left it on November 3, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri . She was married to Donald Coursey who preceded her in death in 2007 She is

Harriett (Susie) Whitsell came into this world August 30, 1937, in West Plains, Missouri, the daughter of Albert and Beulah Cherry, and peacefully left it on November 4, 2023, at her home in West Plains, Missouri. She was married to Phil Whitsell who preceded her in death in 2020. She is survived by one son,

Kenneth Ray Hawkins died October 25, 2023, in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 88. He is preceded in death by the love of his life, Ann (nee Wilson) Hawkins; his mother and father, Bessie and Otis Hawkins; his sisters, Eudell Prince, Eva Mae Freeman, and Lillian Henry; his brothers, Dale Hawkins and Leon

Terry G. Hassell, 63 passed away October 28, 2023. He was born December 12, 1959 to Eugene Dale and Elizabeth “Krouse” Hassell. Terry is survived by one son, Woodman Hassell; two brothers, Mark Hassell and Todd Hassell. He is preceded in death by his parents, Eugene Dale Hassell and Elizabeth Jane “Krouse” Hassell; one daughter,