James Edsel Carter 1930-2005

James Edsel Carter, son of the late David Lloyd and Lillie (Altman) Carter, was born October 17, 1930 in Pierce County, Georgia where he grew up and attended school.

As a young man, James enlisted in the United States Army and served his country faithfully until his retirement August 31, 1973. While in the service, he earned the Good Conduct Medal (6th Award), Army Commendation Medal with Oak Leaf Cluster and had attained the rank of Sergeant First Class.

On March 12, 1998, James was united in marriage to Wanda Lee (Keller) Woodley in Waynesville, Missouri. They shared over seven wonderful years of marriage together.

After retiring from the Army, James became employed at Forney Airfield of Fort Leonard Wood. In his spare time, James enjoyed bowling and going to Wal-Mart and visiting with his friends. At home, he fed the squirrels for 15 years and they knew exactly when it was time to eat. James was a member of the Century Club (CORMV).

James passed away at 2:15 A.M. Tuesday, September 6, 2005 in the St. John's Regional Health Center of Springfield, Missouri at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 20 days.

James will be sadly missed, but fondly remembered by his wife, Wanda of the home; one son: Garry Carter of Richland, Missouri; 2 step-daughters: Sandi Sapp of Laquey, Missouri and Lisa Holloway of Big Piney, Missouri; two brothers: David Carter of the state of Florida and Frank Carter of the state of Colorado; seven grandchildren: Crystal Sue Carter, Christy King, Susan Richardson, David Sapp, Sarah Sapp, Daniel Sapp and Blake Holloway; several other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M. Friday, September 9, 2005 in the Memorial Chapel of Waynesville with Chaplain (CPT) Darin Powers officiating. The songs "In The Garden" and "Danny Boy" were played. Serving as escorts were Garry Carter, Kyle Holloway, Randy and David Sapp. Serving as honorary escort was Brad Collins.

Burial with military honors followed in the Hopewell Baptist Church Cemetery of Big Piney, Missouri. Military honors were provided by the United States Army of Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapel of Waynesville.

Memorial contributions are suggested in memory of James Carter and may be left at Memorial Chapel of Waynesville.

Esther Naomi (Shull) Carter 1926-2004

Esther Naomi Carter was born December 1, 1926 at California, Missouri. She was one of two children born to the union of the late James Monroe & Emma (Shafftner) Shull.

Esther grew up and attended school (grades 1 through 8) in California, Missouri. The family then moved to Waynesville, Missouri where she attended Waynesville High School, graduating in May 1944. After high school, Esther enrolled in nursing training from 1944 to 1946, but was forced to quit for a temporary time due to battling a serious illness. She recovered and was able to continue her schooling at the Gradinohl Laboratory School of Technology, from which she graduated as a Registered Medical Technologist in June 1949. Esther's employment in this profession took her to numerous locations across the country. Her last place of employment was at the General Leonard Wood Army Community Hospital where she was offered an incentive retirement in April 1993, after working 49 years as a Laboratory Technician.

On July 1, 1951, at Waynesville, Missouri, Esther married a soldier stationed at Fort Leonard Wood by the name of Jack Richard Carter. Esther and Jack were blessed with two children, Rick and Randy, and shared over 53 years of marriage together.

At the age of 12, Esther gave her life to the Lord Jesus Christ and was baptized in the Christian Church. She and Jack were charter members of Westside Mission, now Westside Baptist Church in Waynesville, Missouri. Esther's faith was a vital part of her every day life and is what allowed her to share so much with others.

Esther was involved in many organizations. She was a board member of the American Red Cross Bloodmobiles; member of the Women's Business and Professional Group and Homebuilders Extension Club; served as Director for the Women's Missionary Union and President of the Baptist Women. She taught the Sunbeams Primary Department Sunday School Class, the Ladies Class and was a member of the church choir. She was also a member of the National Society of Laboratory Technologists, serving as Secretary and Treasurer for the Missouri Chapter. Esther was involved in Hospice Training, the AARP Club, Senior Citizens Club and most importantly, the Prayer and Share Group for over 30 years.

Esther departed this life the morning of October 17, 2004 at St. John's Regional Health Center in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 77 years, 10 months and 16 days after a lengthy battle with cancer.

She will be very sadly missed by her husband: Jack Carter of the home; her two sons: Rick Carter and his wife, Jeanette of Waynesville and Randy Carter and his wife, Sharon of Lebanon; five grandchildren: Matthew, Miranda, Rachel, Molly and Emma Carter, as well as a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to her parents, Esther joins in heaven her brother, Paul.

Funeral services were held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday, October 20, 2004 in the Westside Baptist Church of Waynesville with Rev. John Shaw and Rev. Lindell Shelden officiating. Matthew Carter, Esther's grandson, Matthew Carter, read a beautiful letter to his grandmother and Rick Carter, Esther's son, spoke words of appreciation to the church for all their support to the family. Pianist Mary Lou Long accompanied Soloist Mike Freeman as he sang "In The Garden". Serving as escorts were part of the Prayer and Share Group which included: Ivan Bowling, Dwight Hensley, Ralph Laughlin, John Cox, Charles Hill, Marvin Long and Steve Tuckness.

Burial followed in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Services were under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Memorial contributions are suggested to the Westside Baptist Church Home Mission Fund in memory of Esther Carter and may be left at the funeral home.

Mary Lou (Carter) Lawson 1931-2010

Mary Lou (Carter) Lawson, 79, Fortuna, passed away Wednesday morning, November 3, 2010, at her home.

Memorial services will be at 11:00 a.m., Friday, Nov. 5, at Fortuna United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Moreau Cemetery in Tipton. Services are under direction of Kidwell-Garber Funeral Home, Versailles.

Visitation is from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 4, at Fortuna United Methodist Church.

Mrs. Lawson is survived by two sons, David Lawson and wife, Kathy, of Waynesville; Richard Lawson and wife, Joy, of Fortuna; one daughter, Lynda Lawson of Fortuna; four grandchildren, Courtney Long and husband, Colin, of Waynesville, Carter Lawson and Katie Lawson of Columbia, and Andy Lawson of Tipton; one great-grandson, Connor Long, of Waynesville.

Memorial contributions may be made to Fortuna United Methodist Church or Fortuna Area Senior Citizens. Donations may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory, Waynesville/St. Robert.

31 July, 1931 - 3 November, 2010

Bland Elbert “Sonny” Carter 1941-2011

Bland Elbert “Sonny” Carter, 69 of St. Robert, MO, passed away at 10:18 p.m. Wednesday, June 22, 2011 in the Capital Regional Health Center of Jefferson City, MO.

Graveside services will be held at 1:00 p.m. Friday, June 24, 2011 in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery. Services are under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory of Waynesville/St. Robert.

Mr. Carter is survived by his wife, Linda of the home; two children: Karl Carter (Beth) of St. Charles, MO and Charles Carter (Angel) of St. Robert, MO; four grandchildren: Kyle, Kory, Wyatt and Gatlen; other relatives and friends.

11 August, 1941 - 22 June, 2011

Gary Max Carter 1949-2010

October 29th, 1949 - January 13th, 2010

Gary Max Carter, son of the late Perry and Ruby (Laughlin) Carter, was born October 29, 1949 in Richland, Missouri and passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2010 at Phelps County Regional Medical Center in Rolla, Missouri. He had attained the age of 60 years, 2 months and 15 days.

Gary grew up in Pulaski County and attended school. Gary loved to be outdoors enjoying nature. He also liked to watch television and his favorite thing to do was visit with all of his friends at the Sheltered Workshop. Gary will be sadly missed by all those that knew and loved him.

Gary leaves to cherish his memory one brother: Sonny Carter (Linda) of St. Robert; two nephews: Charles Carter (Angel) and their two sons of St. Robert and Karl Carter (Beth) and their two sons of St. Charles. Gary also leaves his friends at the Pulaski County Sheltered Workshop and Sunset Village of the Ozarks.

Graveside services were held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, January 18, 2010 in the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery of Waynesville with Rev. Jaurel Fincher officiating. Serving as escorts were Bill Debo, Kenneth Hess, Tom Wagoner, Benny Doolin, Lonnie Carter and Jaurel Fincher. Services were under the direction of Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

Memorial contributions may be made in memory of Gary Carter and may be left at Memorial Chapels and Crematory.

Lola Mae (Wilson) Bailey 1909-1985

Lola Mae Bailey, daughter of George and Georgia Carter Wilson was born June 2, 1909 in Laclede County and departed this life February 14, 1985 in Waynesville, Missouri at the age of 75 years.

She was united in marriage with Henry Bailey on November 20, 1942 and to this union was born two daughters. Upon their marriage she accepted the responsibility of helping rear Henry’s three children three children by a previous marriage.

Lola professed her faith in Jesus Christ as a young girl and in 1942 became a member of the Berean Baptist Church. In 1977 she moved her membership to the First Baptist Church of Richland where she was a very active member. She taught Sunday School and during the summer she often taught Bible School.

She attended Bolivar College and graduated from William Jewell College in Liberty, Missouri, holding Missouri Teaching Certificates. Lola taught in the Richland and Waynesville School systems for nearly 30 years, retiring in 1974. She was a member of the Missouri Teachers Association.

Lola is survived by one son, Elmer of Des Moines, Iowa; four daughters, Dorothy Sites of St. Clair; Martha Ogle of Springfield, Missouri; Mary Johnson of Richmond, Virginia; Georgia Smith of Ouzinki, Alaska; two sisters, Wilma Atkins of Lebanon, and Edna Gouge of Stoutland; 11 grandchildren and four great grandchildren and other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were held from the First Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, February 17, 1985 with Rev. Roger Marshall and Rev. Norman Sanders officiating. Burial was in the Berean Cemetery under the direction of the Colonial Funeral Chapels.

Escorts were: Leo Long, Donald Storie, Chester Woody, Jack long, Cleo Long, Doug Storie, Ronnie Dye, and George Douglas Black.

Ruby Mae (Carter) Norris 1900-1984

Ruby Mae Norris was born a daughter of John and Molly Carter on September 9, 1900 in Florala, Alabama. She departed this life on October 3, 1984 in Waynesville, Missouri.

She lived most of her early life in Tampa, Florida, moving later to the Pulaski County area in 1960. She had lived in the Laquey, Missouri area since 1968.

Mrs. Norris enjoyed crocheting and sewing and had a great love for her family and many friends. She was so very proud of all her grandchildren and loved spending time with them.

She is survived by two sons: Robert Norris and daughter-in-law Dorothy of Laquey, Missouri, and Glennon (Bill) Kennedy of Atlanta, Georgia; one daughter Willa Mae Nader of Glendale, California; one foster daughter: Jean Barone of Tampa, Florida; eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.

Funeral services were held Sunday, October 7, 1984 at 2:00 p.m. at the Waynesville Memorial Funeral Chapel with Rev. Harvey Dye officiating.

Organist was Marjorie Link and soloist was Janell Walters.

Escorts were Melvin Burdick, Kent Hicks, Joseph Medders, Gordon Schomer, Ralph Torres, and Hubert Urban. Honorary escort was Bill C. Reinhardt.

Interment was at the Waynesville Memorial Park Cemetery under the direction of Waynesville Memorial Chapel.

Elmer Charles Carter 1874-1910

Elmer Charles Carter, son of Mary Keaton and Louis Alexander Carter, was born at Franks, Missouri, July 10, 1874 and departed this life on July 19, 1910 at Pulaski County Hospital in Waynesville, Missouri after having attained the age of 64 years past.

He was united in marriage on June 28, 1948 to Gladys Sanders Morrow of Waynesville and to this union one child was born,

Elmer was preceded in death by his father and mother, two brothers Willie and Pete and 7 sisters, Minnie, Emma, Mollie, Margaret, Bessie, Laura, and Ollie.

Elmer leaves to mourn his passing: his devoted wife, Gladys of the home, one daughter, Lynne York and one stepdaughter Kay York of Waynesville, Missouri. He is also survived by two sisters: Elsie Roberts and Lucille Hall of St. Louis, three brothers: Perry of Waynesville, Louis of Waynesville and Thomas Carter of Dixon, three grandchildren, Darla, Bradley, and Karen York of Waynesville. Also surviving are many nieces and nephews.

He was a devoted husband and father and will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

Elzina Vogt 1889-1958

Elzina Vogt was born in Douglas County near Ava, on March 1, 1889 and died at the Waynesville General Hospital Tuesday, May 6, 1958 at the age of 69 years past.

On February 15, 1906 she was united in marriage to Harvey William Vogt. To this union nine children were born. They moved to the Waynesville community in 1937 and have lived here since. Two years ago she had a heart attack and had been in failing health since.

Left to mourn her departure are her very devoted husband: Harvey W. of the home; two daughters: Mrs. Kenneth Davis and Mrs. Marie Vogt of Waynesville; three sons: Alvin L. of the state of California, Cleve S. and Thomas L. of Waynesville; a sister, Mrs. Ida Lee of Reeds, Missouri, 20 grandchildren, 18 great grandchildren, and a number of other relatives and friends.

At the age of 18 she was converted, baptized and united with a Baptist church in Douglas County, and has held true to her faith all her life. She was a kind and loving wife and mother, and will be sadly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services were held Thursday, May 8 at 10:00 a.m. at the Waynesville Baptist church with Rev. B.R. Tatom officiating. Burial was in Gasper Ridge cemetery near Waynesville.

Pallbearers were Howard, Edgar, and Delmar McKinnon and Jonniey and Mert Ray.

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Lewis Alexander Carter 1860-1932

Lewis Alexander Carter was born in Tennesse, July 23, 1860, and departed this life at about 4 p.m., Monday, September 12, 1932; age at time of death, 72 years, 1 month, and 20 days.

He was married early in life, to Martha Watson, who preceded him in death about 33 years ago. To this union 11 children were born, three having passed away in infancy. Those surviving are: Emma, Margaret, and Mollie Duncan, of Rolla, Missouri, Laura Queen, Bessie Harilson and Lucille Aldrich of St. Louis, Pete and Tom Carter of near Dixon.

He was later married to Mary Keaton, who, with 6 children of this union, is left to mourn his passing, one daughter having passed on in infancy, leaving Lewis, Perry, and Elmer at home, Willie, of Big Piney, Missouri, Ollie Ross, of Liberal, Kansas, and Elsie Thompson, of near Waynesville, Missouri.
Mr. Carter was a fine, honest man, a faithful and loyal husband and father, and numbered his friends by his acquaintances. He will be sadly missed in his home and by his friends.
He was converted when a young man, and during his last sickness, said he was ready to go, and passed quietly out of this world into the Great Beyond, where there is no more sickness, sorrow, or pain.

Our loss is his eternal gain, as he has only gone to rest, to await the Resurrection.

Funeral services were conducted by Rev. Sooter of Dixon, at the Fairview cemetery, Tuesday, September 13, at bout 3 o'clock p.m., amidst a number of sorrowing relatives and friends.

Mildred Irene (Carter) Felkerson 1922-2009

DIXON – Mildred Felkerson, 87, of Dixon, died Thursday, Aug. 13, 2009, in Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla.
Funeral is at 11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, in the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes.
Visitation was from 5-7 p.m. Monday, Aug. 17, 2009, and is from 10-11 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2009, in the chapel.
Mildred is survived by a son, Terry Felkerson and his wife Brenda; a daughter, Carolyn Rollins and her husband Jerry; two brothers: Bob Carter and his wife Lorene, and Arlie Carter and his wife Helen; two sisters: Erma Hance, and Vivian Thompson and her husband Yarol; five grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.

Mildred Irene Felkerson, of Dixon, was born on August 5, 1922, at Dixon, a daughter of Pete Noah and Dora Mae (Grisham) Carter, and departed this life at 6:41 p.m., Thursday evening, August 13, 2009, in the Phelps County Regional Medical Center, Rolla. Mrs. Felkerson had attained the age of 87 years and 8 days.

Mrs. Felkerson was united in marriage at Dixon, on May 23, 1940, to James Wade Felkerson and to this union two children were born. She was preceded in death by her husband on October 27, 2002; her father on April 24, 1974; her mother on September 13, 1985; two sisters, Dorothy Carter on March 8, 1923; and Norma Russell on December 19, 2008.

Mrs. Felkerson was a member of the Dixon United Methodist Church for 70 years. She was a cook for the Dixon RI School District for 33 years, retiring in 1989 as well as being a loving and devoted housewife and homemaker.

Those left to mourn the passing of Mrs. Felkerson include: one son and daughter-in-law, Terry and Brenda Felkerson, Salem; one daughter and son-in-law, Carolyn and Jerry Rollins, Ashland; two brothers and sisters-in-law, Bob and Lorene Carter, Springfield and Arlie and Helen Carter, Dixon; two sisters and one brother-in-law, Erma Hance, Gustine, California and Vivian and Yarol Thompson, Dixon; five grandchildren, Victoria Ballew and her husband, Donald, Ashland; James Andrew Felkerson and wife, Tiffin, Oldthe, Kansas; Jason Rollins and wife, Kristina, Columbia; Cassandra Haddox and husband, Tommy, Cape Girardeau; and Rachel Felkerson, Red Lodge, Montana; three great-grandchildren; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services were conducted for Mrs. Felkerson at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, August 18, 2009, in the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes with Pastor Robert Switzer, Dixon United Methodist Church, officiating. “Rock of Ages’, “In The Garden” and Amazing Grace”, were sung for the funeral service.

Graveside services and interment were in the Dixon Cemetery under the direction of the Dixon Chapel of the Birmingham-Martin Funeral Homes. Pallbearers for Mrs. Felkerson were Terry Felkerson, Andrew Felkerson, Rachel Felkerson, Jason Rollins, Cassandra Haddox, and ____. Honorary pallbearers were Tommy Haddox, Victoria Ballew, Donald Ballew, Kristina Haddox, Victoria Ballew, Donald Ballew, Kristina Rollins, and Liffin Felkerson.