Recent Obituaries

Jul 21, 2026

Robert Arvid Barnhill Jr., son of the late Robert Arvid Sr. and Lyne (Hale) Barnhill, was born February 2, 1950, in Hope Mills, North Carolina. He passed away suddenly on July 21, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 76.

Robert, affectionately known as “Bob” to many, and “Butch” to his siblings and family, grew up in the small town...

Jul 29, 2026

Jul 29, 2026

Barbara Rose (Jarrett) Barnes, daughter of the late Jesse Howard and Olive Laverne (Irvin) Jarrett, was born August 28, 1942, in Texas County, Missouri. She passed away on July 29, 2026, at Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, Missouri. She was 83 years, 11 months, and 1 day of age.

Barbara was raised in Texas County and attended school at Cherry Point...

Jul 12, 2026

It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Brent Johnathon Barham on July 12, 2026, at the age of 25.

Born on November 21, 2000, Brent grew up in Ozark, Missouri, where he built many lifelong friendships and memories. He had a natural talent for computers and technology and truly enjoyed working on them. Whether troubleshooting a...

Jul 27, 2026

Leslie Danielle Tinsley was born on March 2, 1986, in Columbia, Missouri. She passed away on July 27, 2026, at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, surrounded by her family, at the age of 40.

She grew up in Norwood, Missouri, where she attended school and graduated from high school with the class of 2004.

Leslie fought a courageous four-year battle with...

Jul 27, 2026

Melanie Rene (Cole) Light, born on October 17, 1949, in Portland, Oregon, departed this life peacefully on July 27, 2026, at her home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 76 years, 9 months, and 10 days.

Melanie and her beloved husband, James “Jim” Light, shared 50 wonderful years of marriage together. This union was blessed with five children. Their life...

Jul 26, 2026

Edward Thomas Taylor, son of Jeanette “Eva” (Liotta) Taylor and the late William Taylor, born June 12, 1952, in Fort Smith, Arkansas, departed this life July 26, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 74 years, 1 month and 14 days.

Edward's early life was marked by frequent moves across the country as the son of a...

Jul 22, 2026

Wanda Lee (Emery) Whillans, daughter of the late Bob and Mildred (Sanders) Emery, was born August 1, 1941, in Wright County, Missouri. She went to her eternal home on July 22, 2026, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 84 years, 11 months, and 21 days of age.

Wanda grew up on the family farm...

Jul 20, 2026

Teena Marie (Stokes) Hire, daughter of the late William Henry and Helen Marie (Colvard) Stokes, born September 13, 1957, in Springfield, Missouri, departed this life July 20, 2026, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in Saint Louis, Missouri, at the age of 68 years, 10 months, and 7 days.

Teena grew up in Springfield, Missouri, as one of 15 children on the family farm....

Jul 21, 2026

Robert James “Jim” Ratcliffe, Sr., was born in Dallas, Texas, to Edward Lee and Vera V. (Pennington) Ratcliffe on November 24, 1932. He passed away on July 21, 2026, at the age of 93 years, 7 months and 28 days.

Jim proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War, where he earned the Korean Service...

Jul 27, 2026

Wanda Sue Smith was born December 9, 1947, in Stella, Missouri, to Melvin Amos and Hattie Louella (Bonham) Swofford. She departed this life on July 27, 2026, from Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 78 years, 7 months, and 18 days.

In her younger years, Wanda played softball at Norwood High School, where she later graduated from. Wanda met the love...

Jul 23, 2026

Walter David Glover, son of the late Harold and Dora (DuBois) Glover, born January 4, 1945, in Canton, Illinois, departed this life on July 23, 2026, at St. Elizabeth’s Hospital in Edgewood, Kentucky, at the age of 81.

Walter graduated from Richwoods High School in Peoria, Illinois, in 1964, and furthered his education at Illinois Central College. In 1965, he was...

Jul 19, 2026

Monty Pennell, son of the late James Wiley and Lee (Harrison) Pennell, was born May 2, 1953, in Malakoff, Texas. He passed away July 19, 2026, at his home in Vanzant, Missouri, at the age of 73.

Monty spent many years owning and operating his own Private Investigation Business, Pennell & Associates, and retired in 2020. Monty loved woodworking and working...

Jul 19, 2026

Lisa Mae Shannon, daughter of the late Lyle D. and Fern E. (Smith) Shannon, was born on February 6, 1965, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She passed away peacefully on July 19, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 61.

Throughout life, Lisa, affectionately known as "Spanky," loved spending time with her family and friends. She was especially fond of sharing...

Jul 19, 2026

Florence Scott Richardson, daughter of the late George and Florence (Fox) Scott, was born August 3, 1933, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and departed this life on July 19, 2026, from Houston, Missouri, at the age of 92 years, 11 months, and 16 days.

Florence was raised, and spent her early childhood years, on a dairy farm in Gravel Point, Missouri. Later,...

Jul 15, 2026

Maxie Bay Gaddis, son of the late Robert Walter Gaddis and Ocie Pearl (Williams) Gaddis, was born on July 2, 1935, in the Huggins community and departed this life on July 15, 2026, surrounded by family.

Max played football all 4 years of high school for Houston High. Coach Hutsell would always give him a ride home after practice. He graduated...

Jul 13, 2026

Kimberly Ruth Benson, daughter of the late Lyle and Margaret (Smith) Benson, was born August 25, 1965, in Detroit, Michigan, and departed this life on July 13, 2026, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 60 years, 10 months, and 18 days.

Born in Detroit, Michigan, Kimberly moved to Missouri when she was just six years...

Jul 13, 2026

Patricia Lou Rogers (Courtney), daughter of the late Farrell and Alburta (Harrison) Courtney, born on October 7, 1937, in Fair Play, Missouri, and departed this life on July 13, 2026, at Hartville Care Center in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of 88 years, 9 months, and 6 days.

Patricia grew up on her family’s farm, where she learned the value of...

Jul 12, 2026

Edith Ann McDaniel, daughter of the late Ed and Dorothy Phillips, was born March 25, 1950, in Washington, Missouri. She went to her Heavenly home on July 12, 2026. Edith was 76 years, 3 months, and 18 days of age.

Edith married Gary McDaniel on November 7, 1971. They made their home south of Cabool, Missouri.

Edith went to school and became...

Jul 12, 2026

James Edward Wade was born March 9, 1970, in Benton, Arkansas, to John Edward and Barbara Ellen (Ruiz) Wade. He passed away on July 12, 2026, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri.

In high school, James was active in football and track. Upon his graduation from high school, James later worked at the Brown Shoe Company until 1993. He then...