Nora A. Gubser

Nora A. Gubser, 98, Carthage, Mo., passed away Monday, Feb. 11, 2008, in St. Luke’s Nursing Center, Carthage. Mrs. Gubser was born Oct. 20, 1909, in Jasper County, Mo., the daughter of James A. Trimble and Persis (Howe) Trimble. She married Joseph R. Gubser on Feb. 4, 1933, in Carthage. He preceded her in death on July 23, 1986. Mrs. Gubser was a graduate of Carthage High School and Rude’s Business College, Carthage. She was a member of the Scotland Church of God, Scotland, Mo., and attended Grand Avenue Church of God, Carthage. She worked as a deputy clerk for the Jasper County Assessor’s Office, County Collector’s Office and worked for Smith Brothers Mfg. for several years. Survivors include two daughters, Jean Trimble, Eugene, Ore., and Nadine Thompson, Boring, Ore.; two sons, Lynn Gubser, Boston, Mass., and Brooks Gubser and wife, Gloria, Sarcoxie, Mo.; three grandchildren, Travis Gubser and wife, Wisper, Reeds, Mo., Elizabeth Bourg and husband, Brendon, Springfield, Mo., and Jeff Thompson, Portland, Ore.; and 10 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph; four sisters; and four brothers. Visitation will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 13, at Knell Mortuary, Carthage. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 14, in Hackney Cemetery, northeast of Carthage. Memorial gifts are suggested to St. Luke’s Nursing Center, Carthage, in care of Knell Mortuary, Carthage.