Memorials
James Donald Meredith
James Donald Meredith, 88, of Thayer, Missouri passed on May 8, 2024 at the Shady Oaks Healthcare of Thayer, Missouri.
Graveside Services will be Monday, May 13, 2024 at 10:00 a.m. at the Thayer Cemetery of Thayer, Missouri.
Services in care of Carter Funeral Home inc., – Thayer, Missouri.
Damon Wayne Tucker
Damon Wayne Tucker, 53, of Mammoth Spring, Arkansas, was born in Brinkley, Arkansas on June 20, 1970, son of Larry Wayne Tucker and Leona Lavern (Ingle) Tucker. Damon passed from this life on March 25, 2024, in Mammoth Spring, Arkansas.
Damon spent his working years as a handyman doing yard work and small jobs. Damon was an only child. Damon was a loving son, cousin, and friend.
Damon is survived by one aunt, Debra Riba (Boyd) and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his parents (Larry and Lavern Tucker) and grandparents (Harold and Pauline Tucker and Edward and Clara Ingle).
Graveside services will be 10:00 A.M. Saturday, May 13, 2024, at Whitehall Cemetery at the Whitehall Methodist Church, 17496 State Hwy. 145 in McCrory, Arkansas. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Salem, Arkansas.
Dennis Newell Hobbs
Dennis Newell Hobbs, 75, of Thayer, Missouri passed away on May 10, 2024 in Pottersville, Missouri.
Visitation will be on Thursday, May 16, 2024, from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri.
Funeral Services will be on Friday, May 17, 2024, at 10:00 a.m. at the Carter Funeral Home Chapel of Thayer, Missouri.
Interment will be Friday, May 17, 2024, at the Koshkonong Cemetery of Koshkonong, Missouri.
Memorials can be sent to : Southern Missouri Community Health Center – Thayer Clinic, US Highway 63 North, Thayer, Missouri, 65791, (417)-264-2290
Norman Earl Russell
Norman Earl Russell age 66 of Birch Tree, MO was born July 30, 1957 at Rover, MO and passed away May 8, 2024 in St. Louis.
He was united in marriage July 26, 1980 to Shirley Lou Lane in Willow Springs, MO at the Light House Assembly of God Church and to this union three children were born.
Survivors include, his wife Shirley, children Rebekah Amlin and husband Jason, Leanda and Dwight, five grandchildren, Brandy Amlin, Ashley Amlin, Felicity Kimbrough, Sierra Russell, Thurman Russell, two great-grandchildren Elizabeth Evans and Dustin Evans, brothers Leroy, Joe and Chris Russell, sisters Faye Wheeler, Berta Guy and Renee Turner and numerous other relatives and friends.
He was preceded in death by his parents William Wayne Russell and Thelma Juanita Francis Russell, sister Glee Kind and brother Junior Russell.
Norman worked most of his life as a logger, wood cutter, hay hauler, working on his trucks and equipment. He loved driving his trucks and skidder. He enjoyed fishing, camping, floating with family, watching old westerns, but especially loved spending time with his brothers. He will be sadly missed by his family and community in which he lived.
Services will be 1:00 pm Saturday, May 18, 2024 at the Black Pond Church with visitation 6-8:00 pm Friday at the Clary Funeral Home, Alton, MO. Burial will be in the Jolliff Springs Cemetery. Officiating will be Nolan Earls, Robert Turner and Daniel Woosley, music by Black Pond singers. Pallbearers Jason Amlin, William Russell, John Russell, Verlan Coble, JR, Rodney Robinson, James Lane, Matthew King and Brett Antrim.
Willie Jim Nagel
Willie Jim Nagel, 92, of Salem, Arkansas, passed away from this life on Friday, April 26, 2024, in Salem, Arkansas. Willie was born to William Frederick Nagel and Nora Caledonia (Guy) Nagel on March 31, 1932, in Cadiz, Texas.
Willie was united in marriage to Laura Jean Patterson on December 24, 1950, in Dalhart, Texas. Willie spent his working years as a Vault Administrator in Banking. Willie loved spending time with his family and friends, cattle, and antiquing. Willie also loved the Lord and was of Southern Baptist faith. He was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend.
Willie leaves to mourn his passing, son, Gary Nagel and wife Debbie of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma; two daughters, Jeanie Butler of Salem, Arkansas and Sharon Gray and husband Doug of Salem, Arkansas; thirteen grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends. He was preceded in death by his wife (Jean Nagel), parents (William and Nora Nagel), grandson (Joshua Gray), great granddaughter (Icelyn Brannstrom), and son-in-law (John Butler).
The family will have services later. Memorials may be made to St Jude Children’s Research Hospital in Memphis, Tennessee. Arrangements are under the direction of Barker Funeral Home in Salem, Arkansas.
Betty Cruse
Betty Jean Cruse was born in Salem, Arkansas to Franklin and Cora Lois (Gipson) Gann on Christmas day in 1946. She departed from this life in Jonesboro at the Flo and Phil Jones Hospice House on May 6, 2024 at the age of 77 years.
Betty was a member of Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church of Sitka for many years. She enjoyed reading, especially westerns, and was an exceptional seamstress. Betty loved spending time in the garden and loved tending to and watching all of her flowers grow.
Survivors include two daughters, Rhonda Cruse of Williford, and Karen Cruse of Aspen Springs, Colorado; grandson Anthony Lazzaretto; great grandson Zander Blu; many other friends, and relatives.
She was preceded in death by her parents; husband R.C. Cruse; sister Ann Chastain; and two brothers Leroy and Frank Gann Jr.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements entrusted to Tri-County Funeral Home of Highland.