Recent Obituaries

May 10, 2026

May 9, 2026

William Thomas Friend, 54, passed away on May 9, 2026, in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born on April 29, 1972, in Houston, Texas.

Will was united in marriage to Tina Renfrew on July 23, 2009. Together they shared many years of love, laughter, and family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend who will be deeply missed by...

May 9, 2026

Memorial contributions can be made in Richard's memory to Moore Cemetery or the Hartville First Baptist Church Building Fund. Contributions can be dropped off in person to Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home in Hartville, or by mail to P.O. Box 236, Hartville, Missouri, 65667.

May 2, 2026

Lois Kay Daniels, 79, of Falcon, Missouri, daughter of the late Elmer George and Melba Pauline (Helms) Smith, was born February 7, 1947, in Sullivan, Missouri. She departed this life on May 2, 2026, at her home in Falcon, surrounded by family.

Lois was united in marriage to the love of her life, William “Bill” Ray Daniels, on June 25, 1968....

May 6, 2026

Mary Lee (Coday) Hamrick, daughter of the late Cecil and Ella Florence (Marcum) Coday, was born December 25, 1942, in Hartville, Missouri, and departed this life May 6, 2026, with her family by her side, at 83 years of age.

Mary Lee grew up in the Hartville area, and she graduated from Hartville High School with the class of 1960. She...

May 3, 2026

James Lloyd Coble, 62, of Hartville, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly at his home on May 3, 2026.

James was born on April 18, 1964, in Fargo, North Dakota, to Hamey and Ama Lou Coble. He spent much of his life enjoying the simple things that brought him peace; being outdoors, fishing, hunting, and spending time with the animals he loved so...

Apr 9, 2026

Larry Alan Schwartz, age 87, was welcomed into Heaven on April 9, 2026. Born on October 20, 1938, in Owosso, Michigan, Larry lived a full and faithful life marked by devotion to his family, his country, and his Savior.

Larry graduated from Owosso High School in 1956, before proudly serving in the United States Army as a radio operator during the...

May 4, 2026

Roy Lee McDaris, son of the late Arque “Pete” and Violet “Marie” (Stigall) McDaris, was born December 31, 1946, in Twin Falls, Idaho, and departed this life May 4, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at 79 years of age.

Roy came back to the Hartville, Missouri, area as a young boy with his family, and he lived most of...

May 3, 2026

Benjamin Robert Ellis, 23, passed away on May 3, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Born on December 20, 2002, at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, Ben was deeply loved by his family and those fortunate enough to know him.

Ben is the son of Tommy Ellis and Leotta (Barnes) Ellis of Mountain Grove, Missouri. He shared close bonds with...

May 2, 2026

James Robert Hooker, born on November 13, 1970, in Detroit, Michigan, to Donna Sue (Lawson) Hooker, took his heavenly flight May 2, 2026, at St. Louis University hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 55 years.

James was raised in a loving home by Bill and Donna Sue (Lawson) Pasley. He attended both Mansfield and Hartville school districts and...

Apr 29, 2026

Heather Renee (Piland) Clark, was born December 28, 1982, in Wichita, Kansas, and passed away on April 29, 2026, at her home in Joplin, Missouri, at the age of 43.

Heather graduated with the Mountain Grove High School Class of 2000. After high school, her adventurous spirit led her across several states and she began a career in the welding industry....

Apr 29, 2026

Stacey Arlene Barnard was born November 10, 1970, in Hinsdale, Illinois to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew John and Grace (Johnson) Barranco. She departed from this life at her home in Mansfield, Missouri, on April 29, 2026 at the age of 55 years, 5 months and 19 days.

She met the love of her life, Scott Barnard, and was united in marriage...

Apr 28, 2026

Loreta “Pat” Fae (Baker) Dennis, daughter of Raymond and Cremora (Freeman) Baker, was born February 23, 1935, in Mansfield, Missouri, and departed this life on April 28, 2026, at her home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 91 years, 2 months, and 5 days.

Pat grew up on her family’s farm in Mansfield and was a proud graduate of Mansfield...

Apr 24, 2026

Ricky Joe “Rick” Swearengin, son of Bobby Joe and Betty Jane (Heard) Swearengin, was born April 20, 1953, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life on April 24, 2026, in his home surrounded by his family at the age of 73 years and 4 days.

Rick was raised in the Diggins community most of his life, with the occasional move to...

Apr 21, 2026

Frieda Evelyn Manar, daughter of the late Roy and Helen (Marler) Blackwell, was born June 20, 1942, in Irondale, Missouri, and departed this life April 21, 2026, at her home in Seymour, Missouri, at 83 years of age.

Frieda grew up and attended school in Irondale, Missouri, and she later earned her GED in 1974. She was united in marriage to...

Apr 18, 2026

Johnny Paul Dawson was born August 17, 1953, at Valley Park, Missouri, to John Richard Dawson and Doris Jean (Shelton) Dawson. He passed away at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, on April 18, 2026, at he age of 72 years, 8 months and 1 day.

Johnny attended Mountain Grove High School in Mountain Grove, Missouri. On December 6, 1971, he...

Apr 15, 2026

Darla Sharlene Tryon, age 67, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2026. She was born on May 8, 1958, in Dinuba, Tulare County, California, to her parents, Ruby Bloyd and Jesse Bloyd, both of whom preceded her in death.

Darla was also preceded in death by her sisters, Lillian Lynch, Wanda French, and Dorothy Tyser; her brothers, Leroy Lynch and Jesse...

Apr 13, 2026

Jesse Paul Jones, son of Ted Jones and the late Lynda (Everett) Carter, born January 15, 1975, in Orange, California, departed this life unexpectedly on April 13, 2026, in Ava, Missouri, at the age of 51 years, 2 months, and 29 days.

He was raised in Northern California in a town called Happy Camp. He lived a free life, running around...

Apr 11, 2026

Danny Lee Russell was born on July 28, 1946, at Dora, Missouri, to Claude Raymond Russell and Iva Bell (Freeman) Russell. He passed away at his home in Seymour, Missouri, on April 11, 2026, at the age of 79 years, 8 months, and 16 days.

Danny grew up in Dora, Missouri, and remained there until he enlisted into the Marine Corps....

Apr 11, 2026

Robert “Bob” Lee Stewart, Sr. was the son of Bert Fletcher and Dorothy Mae (Carter) Stewart, born on October 14, 1950, in a nurse’s home south of Mountain Grove, Missouri. He departed this life on April 11, 2026, at Cox South in Springfield, Missouri.

Robert grew up in the Norwood community and graduated with the Norwood Class of 1968 where he...