Elba Dwight Pyles Obituary
With profound sadness, we say goodbye to Elba Dwight Pyles of Carthage, Missouri, whose vibrant spirit touched the lives of many. Elba left this world on October 25, 2025 at the age of 77, leaving a void in the lives of so many people. Family and friends can send flowers and/or light a candle as a loving gesture for their loved one. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of Elba Dwight Pyles to show support.
He was predeceased by: his father Dale Pyles; his wife Wilma "Faye" Sims; his son-in-law Joe Nevills; his brothers, Jerry Pyles and Terry Pyles; his father-in-law Charlie Sims; and his brother-in-law Steve Sims.
He is survived by: his children, Dale Pyles (Michelle) of Overland Park, Kansas, Tammie Edwards (Mike) of Broken Arrow and Shellie Nevills of Carthage; his mother Thelma Mae Pyles; his sister Cathy Hall (Don) of Springfield, Missouri; his grandchildren, Dylan, Taylor, Korby, Jayce, Michael (Megan), Johnathan, Savy (James), Rachel (John), Mikey, Mason and Brooklyn; his mother-in-law Gail Scriber of Carthage; and his sisters-in-law, Patty Golden (Perry), Debbie Blaylock, Janis Pyles and Alice Sims. He is also survived by several nieces and nephews.
Visitation was held on Wednesday, October 29th 2025 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM at the Ulmer Funeral Home (1208 S Garrison Ave, Carthage, MO 64836). A funeral service was held on Thursday, October 30th 2025 at 10:00 AM at the Victory Baptist Church (9871 County Lane 117, Carthage, MO 64836).