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Roger Lee Stromatt was born the son of Clifford Stromatt and Maxine Hurt Stromatt on March 4, 1949, in Poplar Bluff, Mo., and passed from this life on May 10, 2018, at his home in Koshkonong, Mo., at the age of 69 years. He was united in marriage on Sept. 22, 1970, at St. Charles, Mo., to Vickie Sue Coggins...

Sharon Marlene (Henslee) Fish, 69, of Ash Flat, Ark. departed this life on Wednesday, May 9, 2018 in Springfield, Mo. She was born to the late Presley Wilcer Henslee and Vada Louise (Potter) Henslee on Feb. 10, 1949 in Morriston, Ark. Marlene spent her working years as a caregiver with home health and was a member of the Saddle Baptist Church. Marlene loved her grandchildren, reading, antiques and collectibles. She was a loving daughter, sister, mother, grandmother and friend...

Suzanne Frances Edwards “Sue” was born the daughter of Victor Benedict Williams and Elaine Mercedes (Welch) Williams on Oct. 10, 1942, at Little Company of Mary Hospital in Evergreen Park, Ill., and departed this life May 5, 2018, at her home in Cabool, Mo., at the age of 75 years...

Robert (Bob) Kegerize, of Cherokee Village, Ark., died April 28 at Hospice at Northeast Georgia Health Systems in Gainesville, Ga. Arrangements are under the direction of Little & Davenport Funeral Home in Gainesville, Ga. Suzanne F. Edwards, 75, of Cabool, Mo., formerly of Thayer, Mo., died May 5 at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home, Inc. in Thayer...

Robert (Bob) Kegerize, of Cherokee Village, Ark., died April 28 at Hospice at Northeast Georgia Health Systems in Gainesville, Ga. Arrangements are under the direction of Little & Davenport Funeral Home in Gainesville, Ga. Larry Gene Pries, 72, of Evening Shade, Ark., died May 2 at his home. Arrangements are under the direction of Qualls Funeral Home in Cave City...

Robert (Bob) Kegerize peacefully joined his heavenly family on April 28, 2018 with his wife, Carol, at his side in Hospice at Northeast Georgia Health Systems, Gainesville, Ga. Bob was born on Dec. 29, 1934 to Jennie Jensen Kegerize and Russell George Kegerize in London, Conn. Ten years later, brother, Russell George Kegerize was born in Toledo, Ohio where the brothers were raised and graduated from Woite High School...

Frances Lee White, 94, of Cherokee Village, died April 6 at her home. Arrangements are under the direction of Wortham Funeral Home and Cremation in Hardy. Donald Eugene Stephens, 79, of Mammoth Spring, Ark., died April 20 in Jonesboro, Ark. Arrangements are under the direction of Carter Funeral Home in Thayer...

Donald Eugene Stephens was born the son of James Pleasant Stephens and Theora Marie Stephens on Oct. 10, 1938, in Wilson Township, Mammoth Spring, Ark., and departed this life April 20, 2018, in Jonesboro, Ark., at the age of 79 years. He was united in marriage on August 12, 1967, in Rockford, Ill., to Gayle Stone...

Esther (Sis) Tyson, daughter of Joseph and Velma Landry, passed away at Shady Oaks Nursing Home at the age of 87. She was born in Port Allen, La. Her father was a sugar cane mill foreman and her mother was a housewife. She was a loving wife and mother, a great seamstress and hair stylist who loved and appreciated nature...

Frances Lee White, 94, of Cherokee Village, passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at her home. Mrs. White was born April 11, 1923 in Norborne, Mo. to the late Jim and Emma (Rader) Bowman. She married John R. White, and they both served as marines. Frances was a hairdresser for most of her life. Frances was known for her love of knitting and making clothing for missions. She was a very devout woman in her church and always gave to those without. ...

Cane Merlin Moreno, 18, of Thayer, was arrested April 5 on multiple Thayer warrants for allowing dogs to run at large third offense, fail to pay city dog fee, allowing dogs to run at large second offense, animal abuse, vicious dogs prohibited, fail to inoculate rabies, endangering the welfare of a child. Total bond $2,700. Moreno posted bond later that day...

John Rutledge, 40, of Doniphan, was arrested April 4 for driving while suspended. He was released with a citation. Rain Collins, 19, of Pomona, was arrested April 24 for shoplifting. He remains in Thayer jail with a bond of $500.

Timothy Deckard, 58, of Alton, was arrested April 6 for delivery of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana or synthetic cannabinoid, possession of controlled substance except 35 grams or less of marijuana/synthetic cannabinoid, keeping or maintaining a public nuisance. He remains in custody with a $20,000 cash only bond...

On April 11, 40-year-old Christopher C. Sanders, of Viola, was charged with; registered offender prohibited from entering upon school campus, a class D felony and driving on a suspended license, an unclassified misdemeanor. On April 14, 50-year-old Harry Haynes, of Mammoth Spring, was charged with; felon in possession of a firearm, a class B felony; possession of meth, a class D felony; possession of drug paraphernalia, a class D felony; possession of instrument of a crime, a class A misdemeanor and assault of a family or household member, a class C misdemeanor.. ...

Jordan and Alison Cowan, of Alton, are the parents of a baby boy, Carson, born on April 30th at 6:32 p.m. at OMC. He weighed 7 pounds, 9 1/2 ounces and was 18 inches long. His grandparents are Ann and Chuck Evans, Marion, Ind. and Ceporah and Michael Blair, Alton...

Anthony Weaver and Kayla Deaton, of West Plains, are the parents of a baby boy, Blaine Arthur Weaver, born on April 26 at 9:28 p.m. at OMC. He weighed 8 pounds, 1 1/2 ounces, and was 20 inches long. His siblings are Jonathan, 7; Hailey, 5; Brooklyn, 2; and Braxton, 16 months. His grandparents are Rosemary and Paul White, Marana, Arizona; Reba Weaver, West Plains; Anthony Weaver, Alton and Barbie Beaty, Springfield...

Michael Carrere and Alexis Bigger, of Thayer, are the parents of a baby boy, Bentley Wyatt Carrere, born on April 25 at 12:14 p.m. at OMC. He weighed 6 pounds, 12 1/2 ounces, and was 18 1/2 inches long. His sibling is Kenzley, 1. His grandparents are David Bigger, Thayer; Leslie Bigger, Thayer and Brenda Carrere, Thayer...

Don and Martha June (Hurtt) Case were married May 31, 1958 at Ann Haney’s house by Arthur Blackwell in Mammoth Spring, Ark. You are invited to drop by and join them in celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on May 31 at the Country Cottage in Thayer, Mo. from 1 to 3 p.m. in the meeting room...

Larry and Barbara Humphries will celebrate their golden wedding anniversary on May 19. Larry and the former Barbara Pierce of Mammoth Spring were married at the Salem United Methodist Church and continue to attend church there today. They have spent the last 50 years working and raising their family in the Salem area, while living near the Humphries’ family farm where Larry was born and raised in Glencoe where they still reside. ...

Sara Beth Morris, daughter of Michael and Jeannie Morris and Jesse Dillon Tucker, son of Joe Dan and Carrie Tucker, will be married on Saturday, May 19, at 5 p.m. at Ruby Doos Vintage Events in West Plains, Mo. A reception will immediately follow. All friends and family are invited to attend...

Patrick Hollis and Emily Hower, both from Alton, Mo., announce their engagement. Ms. Hower is the daughter of Buddy and Misty Hower. She is a 2016 graduate of Alton High School and is attending nursing school at Missouri State University- West Plains. Mr. Hollis is the son of Randy and Pat Hollis. He is a 2012 graduate of Alton High School. The wedding will be held at 6 p.m. June 2 at Echoes of the Past Village in Thayer, Mo. All friends and relatives are invited to attend...

J.L. and Wilma Smith, of Bexar, celebrated 70 years of marriage on Friday, April 13. J.L. and Wilma were married in Southfork, Mo. by Bro. Andy Sublett. The Smiths have two sons: Guy, of Salem and Darrell, of California; four grandchildren: Garrett, Alex, Misti and Ashleigh and two great grandchildren...