West Plains Obituaries

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,

Julia Florence Catherine Phillips was a woman of God. She was born on July 24th, 1941, and left us to dance with Jesus on October 10th, 2023. She dedicated her life to her family. It was her purpose in life to take care of them. Julia is proceeded in death by her parents Jim &

Edgar Ross Lawler, 82, son of the late Dorsey Lafayette Lawler and Donna Day (Estes) Lawler was born December 13, 1940, in Camp Verde, Arizona. Edgar is survived by two sisters, Barbara Alice Lawler Dickey and Alva Marie Lawler Siebert; one brother, Dewey Lee Lawler, Sr. and wife Alice; one sister-in-law, Marla Lawler, and family

Chester Arnold Duhme came into this world on July 14th, 1930, in Maquoketa, Iowa and peacefully left it on October 10, 2023, at his home in West Plains, Missouri. His parents Fred and Mary (Campbell) Duhme had ten children, Chester being the youngest. As a young man, Chester left the family farm and joined the