West Plains Obituaries

Fred Leon Stone Sr. was reunited with his heavenly family on July 15, 2025, at his home in West Plains, Missouri. He was 71 years old. Fred was born on August 8, 1953, at Hoag Memorial Hospital in Newport Beach, California, to William Newell Stone Sr. and Bonnie Louise (Earle) Stone. He joined his parents […]

In Loving Memory of Emory “Jake” Spraggins August 9, 1945 – July 15, 2025 Emory “Jake” Spraggins passed away on July 15, 2025, at the age of 79, leaving behind a legacy of resilience, service, and unwavering love. His life was a testament to grit, sacrifice, and the healing power of family. Born on August […]

Jolyssa Dawn Zurawski, 26, West Plains, Missouri passed away at her home in West Plains, Missouri, July 1, 2025. She was born the daughter of Scott and Tabitha Zurawski on June 7, 1999. She is survived by her parents; her children, Gage Mitchell and Blayze Davidson; siblings, Chelsie Zurawski, Damien Zurawski, (Trieneke Zurawski), Valerie Kosakowski, […]

Bruce Allen Turnbull, 62, Vanzant, Missouri passed away at his home. He was born August 8, 1962 in Houston, Missouri to the late John Elvin and Ruby “Collins” Turnbull. Amanda Guy, his significant other shared twenty two years together. He was the father of four daughters, Sarah Causey, Sheri Thompson, Mckayla Kendrick, and Nicole Turnbull. […]

Terry Bell, 74, West Plains, Missouri passed away June 20, 2025 in Mountain Home, Arkansas. Local arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc., West Plains, Missouri.

Ruby Turnbull, 81, Vanzant, Missouri passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born April 22, 1944 in Siloam Springs, Missouri to the late Bert Collins and Dovie Margaret “Collins” Collins. She was married to Bud Turnbull, June 1, 1960 at West Plains, Missouri. They had been married thirty-one years before […]

Brian Leon Killion was born on August 28, 1964 in Mountain Home, Arkansas and departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on June 8, 2025 in Springfield, Missouri at 60 years old.   Brian grew up in Douglas and Ozark Counties, Missouri attending schools in Elijah, Bakersfield, Dora, and graduated from West Plains […]

Maxine Merrick, 90, West Plains, Missouri was born January 13, 1935 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of the late Robert Coble and Jessie “Miller” Coble, and passed away June 1, 2025 in West Plains, Missouri.She was married to Rodney A. Merrick, Sr. in Joliet, Illinois on December 6, 1986.She is survived by four children, […]

Rodney Gary Hitchen, 77, of West Plains, Missouri passed away June 5, 2025, at his home. Services will be private.    Services in care of Carter Funeral Home Inc., – West Plains, Missouri

Joy Kathleen ‘Kathy’ Young, 86, passed away on May 28th, 2025 in West Plains, Missouri at Ozark Medical Hospital with loved ones by her side. She was the daughter of Leonard and Georgia McKenzie Coldwater, Kansas. Joy is survived by her son, Eddie Young; her daughter, Patty (Smith) Young, grandchildren; Cameron Smith (Cassidi) Makenzie Smith […]