Recent Obituaries
Lamont Thurston
Sep 13, 2026
Lamont “Mont/Monty” Thurston, 67, passed away on September 13, 2026, in Nixa, Missouri. He was born on October 22, 1958, in Beatrice, Nebraska.
Lamont spent his early childhood living next to the old No. 1 General Store near Huggins, Missouri, which was owned by his grandparents. His childhood in “the country” was an important part of his story and helped shape...
Bruce Thomas Holland
Sep 12, 2026
Bruce Thomas Holland was born on July 25, 1950, at the Naval Hospital in Pensacola, Florida, to David Bruce and Dorothy Beth (Thomas) Holland. He departed this life on September 12, 2026, at his home in Norwood, Missouri.
Bruce graduated from Shawnee Mission South High School in Overland Park, Kansas, and later attended the University of Kansas in Lawrence, Kansas. On...
Gailene "Sodie" Hampton
Sep 15, 2026
Gailene Hampton departed this life, with her sister, Verna Campbell and husband, Mike, by her side, on September 15, 2026, at 5:15 AM. She was 65 years, 11 months, and 3 weeks young. The baby of nine children, she was born September 20, 1960, to John Orville “Bud” Hampton, and Edith (Wood) Hampton in Harrison, Arkansas. Gailene was preceded in...
Betty Watson
Sep 14, 2026
Betty Sue (Carter) Watson, daughter of the late Elbridge and Wilma Marie (Long) Carter, was born April 22, 1938, in Wright County, Missouri. She departed this life on September 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. As a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother, she passed away peacefully, leaving behind a life marked by devotion, hard work, and unwavering loyalty...
Patsy Dennis
Sep 14, 2026
Patsy Lee (Cook) Dennis, daughter of the late Herbert Cook and Louise Evans, born January 17, 1946, near Ava, Missouri, departed this life on September 14, 2026, at her home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 80 years, 7 months, and 28 days.
At five years old, Patsy moved with her family to Mansfield, where she grew up and attended...
Shirley Johnson
Sep 13, 2026
Shirley Sue (Cantrell) Johnson, daughter of the late Woodrow and Anna Mae (Ashley) Cantrell, born July 23, 1944, in Marshfield, Missouri, departed this life on September 13, 2026, at Glenwood Healthcare in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 82 years, 1 month, and 21 days.
Raised in the Seymour area, Shirley grew up learning the value of family and hard work...
Lloyd Gerold Westbrook
Sep 1, 2026
L. Garold Westbrook, 91, of Lancaster, Massachusetts, passed away peacefully on September 1, 2026, at home after a long illness. He is survived by his wife of 69 years, Barbara Charlesworth Westbrook and their two children, Elizabeth Fetterman (and husband Michael) of Lancaster Massachusetts and David Westbrook of Nashville Tennessee, a sister Inez Rowena Freeman (and husband Curtis) of Lebanon...
David Betts I
Sep 10, 2026
David Michael Betts I, of the Seymour, Missouri, area, passed away on September 10, 2026. If you knew David, you knew one thing for certain: he was going to talk to you. David never met a stranger, and he rarely met a conversation he couldn't make longer. In addition to that, David was one of the most thankful people you...
Karen Dorothy Grover
Sep 6, 2026
Karen Dorothy Grover was taken from us too soon, but passed away peacefully on Sep. 6, 2026, in Cabool, Missouri, after a wonderful life serving her family, church, and community. She was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and lived His love every day. She will be remembered for her love, patience, and willingness to help anyone in need. Her...
Phyllis Irene Proctor
Sep 10, 2026
Phyllis Irene Proctor, daughter of the late William Leonard Hicks and Virgie Lucille (Clark) Hicks-Pamperien, was born July 10, 1943, in rural Mountain Grove, Missouri. The Lord called her home on September 10, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri, following a sudden illness, at the age of 83.
Phyllis grew up in the Mountain Grove area and attended the Lone Star School. She...
Donald Adamson
Sep 5, 2026
Donald Ray Adamson, 88, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, was born on August 16, 1938, to Donald William Adamson and Macie Marie (Weaver) Adamson. He departed this life on September 5, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by the love of his family.
Donnie attended Norwood Schools and graduated from Norwood High School with the Class of 1955. After graduation, Donnie served his...
Bonna Field
Sep 4, 2026
Bonna Lee (Conley) Field, daughter of the late Edgar and Edna (Pershell) Conley, born July 3, 1935, in Canyon County, Idaho. She departed this life September 4, 2026, in Paragould, Arkansas, at the age of 91 years, 2 months, and 1 day.
She grew up on a farm in Auburn, Washington, alongside her many siblings. She later moved to Mansfield, Missouri,...
E C Dugger
Sep 4, 2026
E C Dugger, son of the late Charley and Susie Dugger, was born May 11, 1946, in Hartville, Missouri, and departed this life September 4, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at 80 years of age.
E C grew up and attended school in Hartville, Missouri, and graduated from Hartville High School with the class of 1964. He was united...
Nancy Cummins
Sep 4, 2026
Nancy Kay Cummins, daughter of the late Edward and Velma Maxine (Ellis) Hake, was born March 1, 1948, in Wapello, Iowa. She departed this life on September 4, 2026, in Rogersville, Missouri, at the age of 78.
Nancy was united in marriage to Ronald Wayne Cummins on March 7, 1965. Two children were born to this union: Danny and Angela.
Nancy was...
Edward Stout
Sep 3, 2026
Edward Lee Stout, son of the late Virgil and Josephine (Driskell) Stout, was born on December 12, 1949, in Bucyrus, Missouri. He passed away on September 3, 2026, at his residence in Cabool, Missouri, at the age of 76.
Edward grew up in Dunn, Missouri. He attended and graduated from Mountain Grove High School. Edward was a jack-of-all-trades and did a...
Luanne M. Brown
Sep 3, 2026
Luanne Mary Brown, 74, of Cabool, Missouri, passed away on September 3, 2026, at Sunterra Springs in Springfield, Missouri.
Luanne was born on April 3, 1952, in Herscher, Illinois, to Bernard and Louise Rivard. Raised in a multigenerational farming family, she spent many years working alongside her parents and brother on the family farm. She graduated from Herscher High School, earned...
Rex Carter
Sep 2, 2026
Rex Alan CarterSeptember 7, 1954 – September 2, 2026Rex Alan Carter, 71, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on September 2, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of memories and a family who loved him deeply. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, and friend whose greatest legacy was the family he cherished.Rex spent many years driving his...
Ruth Wallace
Sep 2, 2026
Mildred Ruth (Gilmore) Wallace, daughter of the late James and Allie (Davis) Gilmore, was born on February 13, 1941, near Mineral Wells, Texas. She departed this life on September 2, 2026, at her home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 85 years, 6 months, and 20 days.
During Ruth’s childhood, her father worked on the pipeline, which led her family...
Sue Hensley
Sep 2, 2026
Shelba Sue (Cravens) Hensley was born on June 25, 1936, on a farm a few miles outside of Hartville, Missouri. She was one of eight children born to Samuel and Ola (Claxton) Cravens. Sue departed this life for her heavenly home on September 2, 2026, at the age of 90.
Sue was known for her bright smile, outgoing and ornery personality,...
Johnnie Ragsdale
Sep 2, 2026
Johnnie Franklin Ragsdale, son of the late Robert and Sarah (Cole) Ragsdale, born March 1, 1940, in Marshfield, Missouri, departed this life September 2, 2026, at his home in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 86 years, 6 months, and 1 day.
Johnnie grew up and was a lifelong resident of Webster County. On October 8, 1960, Johnnie was united in...
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