Omer L. Donahue, 89, of Dexter, Mo., formerly of Piggott, died Monday, Jan. 22, 2007, at Missouri Southern Healthcare in Dexter.

He was born Aug. 13, 1917, in Rector, and was the son of the late C.B. and Florence Donahue.

Mr. Donahue was of the Pentecostal faith and a faithful member of Spirit & Truth Worship Center in Bloomfield, Mo.

Mr. Donahue served in the armed forces during World War II and was the recipient of a Purple Heart and numerous other medals and awards during his years of service.

On Nov. 22, 1943, he was married to Elsie Scott of Piggott. She preceded him in death Oct. 23, 1995.

He lived most of his life in Piggott and was employed by Al Williams & Sons Nursery.

He is survived by their two daughters, Sheila Choate and Kathy Crow, both of Dexter; six grandchildren, two great grandchildren and numerous relatives and friends.

Funeral services were today (Wednesday, Jan. 24) at Hoggard & Sons Chapel with Rev. Jim Traughber and Rev. Jack Lewis officiating. Burial was in the Piggott Cemetery. Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home of Piggott was in charge of the arrangements. Visitation was at Rainey Funeral Home in Dexter and at Hoggard & Sons Funeral Home in Piggott.