Scott Culbreth
April 16, 2025

Scott Culbreth, 59, of West Plains, passed away at his home with his loving wife, Angie, at his side. Scott had courageously fought cancer for the last two and a half years.
Scott was a fun-loving man who loved to make everyone laugh. He loved to pull practical jokes on everyone. Scott loved to dance, but he couldn’t, but no one told him anything differently. Angie and Scott enjoyed riding the backroads enjoying our beautiful Ozarks scenery while listening to music. Scott loved to go hunting and fishing. He was a welder by trade and had travelled all over the United States for over 20 plus years working on large construction projects. Angie and Scott started dating in 2019. They were married on August 29, 2020, at Eminence, Mo. They loved their life together.
Scott is survived by his wife, Angie; children, Tamara Simpson, Skylor Adkins, Brandon Culbreth, Carlie Mahan, stepchildren; Andrea Atchison & Randall Atchison. Grandchildren; Kyrese Simpson, Khloe Simpson, Orin Mahan, Sullivan Culbreth; his mother, Pam Slayton; two aunts; Beverly Jernigan & Brenda Jernigan, sister, Jodie Smith & his brother Stephen Culbreth. He is survived by numerous other relatives and friends.
Scott was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Ora & Mary Cooley.
Scott’s legacy will live on through his family and friends. His love of laughter and life is how he would love to be remembered.
A date will be announced at a later date for a Celebration of Life.
Scott was a fun-loving man who loved to make everyone laugh. He loved to pull practical jokes on everyone. Scott loved to dance, but he couldn’t, but no one told him anything differently. Angie and Scott enjoyed riding the backroads enjoying our beautiful Ozarks scenery while listening to music. Scott loved to go hunting and fishing. He was a welder by trade and had travelled all over the United States for over 20 plus years working on large construction projects. Angie and Scott started dating in 2019. They were married on August 29, 2020, at Eminence, Mo. They loved their life together.
Scott is survived by his wife, Angie; children, Tamara Simpson, Skylor Adkins, Brandon Culbreth, Carlie Mahan, stepchildren; Andrea Atchison & Randall Atchison. Grandchildren; Kyrese Simpson, Khloe Simpson, Orin Mahan, Sullivan Culbreth; his mother, Pam Slayton; two aunts; Beverly Jernigan & Brenda Jernigan, sister, Jodie Smith & his brother Stephen Culbreth. He is survived by numerous other relatives and friends.
Scott was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Ora & Mary Cooley.
Scott’s legacy will live on through his family and friends. His love of laughter and life is how he would love to be remembered.
A date will be announced at a later date for a Celebration of Life.
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