Recent Obituaries
Howard Lansdown
Aug 1, 2025
Howard Wayne Lansdown, son of the late Virgil and Amie "Dood" (Moore) Lansdown, was born February 26, 1943, in Hartville, Missouri, and departed this life August 1, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 82 years, 5 months, and 6 days.
Howard grew up on the family farm just outside of Hartville. As a young man,...
Darrell Roy Smith
Jul 31, 2025
Darrell Roy Smith, son of the late Roy and Audrey (Gasperson) Smith, was born March 16, 1956, in Cabool, Missouri. Darrell departed this life July 31, 2025, in Republic, Missouri, with his children by his side. He was 69 years and 4 months of age.
He spent the first five years of his life in California when his parents moved from...
Harvey Gilley
Jul 24, 2025
Harvey Leon Gilley, 77, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on July 24, 2025. Harvey was born in Pryor, Oklahoma on August 3, 1947, to Afton and Reda Mae (Jenkins) Gilley, both preceded him in death.
Harvey grew up on a farm in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He and his four siblings enjoyed swimming in the pond, hunting and fishing. The family raised...
Dr. Robert "Bob" Wayne Perry
Jul 30, 2025
Dr. Robert “Bob” Wayne Perry, of Mansfield, Missouri, passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 76. A devoted family man, educator, coach, and community leader, Bob leaves behind a legacy rooted in learning, leadership, and service.
Born and raised in Hannibal, Missouri, Bob dedicated his professional life to the field of education. He served in public-school leadership roles...
Shawn Daily Sr.
Jul 25, 2025
Shawn Daniel Daily Sr. was born January 30, 1967, in Moline, Illinois, and departed this life July 25, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, at 58 years of age.
Shawn’s mother, Marcia, relocated the family to southwest Missouri after their father passed away in the early 1970’s. Shawn attended most of his elementary school in Marshfield, Missouri, and attended junior high and high...
Jessie Wilson
Jul 21, 2025
Jessie Ray Wilson, of Norwood, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home. He was born to Darlene and Kenneth Ray Wilson on October 7, 1966, in Lebanon, Missouri.
Jessie had one son, James Ray Wilson. Jessie met and married the love of his life, Ginger Wilson, and he gained two step-sons, Cory Ross Taylor and Benjamin Harley Taylor.
Jessie...
Rev. R E Helsley
Jul 27, 2025
R E Helsley, son of Raymond Elbert and Eve E. (Lakey) Helsley, was born December 11, 1932, in Wright County, Missouri, near Hartville and passed peacefully into Heaven on July 27, 2025. He was 92 years, 7 months, and 16 days.
Early in 1952, a beautiful young lady started attending church, and R E said she was more beautiful than any...
Betty Tooley
Jul 21, 2025
Betty Jean (Cutbirth) Tooley, affectionately known as “Aunt Betty”, daughter of the late Oma and Ora Lee (Stephenson) Cutbirth, was born July 5, 1951, in Hartville, Missouri, and departed this life July 21, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 74 years and 16 days.
Betty grew up in Hartville, Missouri, in a one-bedroom cabin just off...
William Roy Bowers
Jul 20, 2025
William Roy Bowers, son of the late Theron and Mary (Moriarty) Bowers, was born June 24, 1937, in Pampa, Texas. He departed this life on July 20, 2025, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 88.
William grew up in Augusta, Kansas. He served in the United States Army and served a tour of duty in Vietnam....
Emma Lee Clinton
Jul 20, 2025
Emma Lee Clinton, daughter of the late Scott Preston and Ona Elizabeth (Gilliam) Britton, was born March 22, 1932, in Huzzah, Missouri, and passed away July 20, 2025, in Houston, Missouri. She was 93 years, 3 months, and 29 days of age.
Emma Lee was raised and went to school in the Huzzah area in Crawford County. She married Gerald Clinton...
Lena Fay Cole
Jul 18, 2025
Lena Fay (Shimel) Cole, daughter of the late Willis A. and Mary Lee (McClanahan) Shimel, was born June 24, 1931, near Mansfield, Missouri, and departed this life on July 18, 2025, at her residence in Mansfield. She was 94 years and 24 days of age.
On May 14, 1951, she was united in marriage to John “Port” William Cole and to...
Joan Johnson
Jul 18, 2025
Joan Johnson, daughter of the late Rev. Clarence Everett “C.E.” and Gertrude (Huff) Williams, was born January 7, 1934, in Wellbern, Kansas. She outlived her hometown, which is now part of Kansas City, Kansas. She departed this life July 18, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri at 91 years of age.
She graduated from high school in Amsterdam, Missouri, with the class of...
Thomas Rippee
Jul 16, 2025
Thomas Rippee, son of the late Roy and Geneva (Dinwiddie) Rippee, was born November 9, 1939, in Hartville, Missouri, and departed this life July 16, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 85 years, 8 months, and 7 days.
Thomas grew up on the family farm just outside of Hartville, Missouri. He attended grade school...
Linda L. Owens
Jul 15, 2025
Linda Lou (Gallion) Owens, daughter of the late Virgil and Mae (Kleier) Gallion, was born August 11, 1944, in Seymour, Missouri, and departed this life July 15, 2025, at Heart of the Ozarks Health Care in Ava, Missouri, at the age of 80 years, 11 month, and 4 days.
Linda grew up on the family farm in Seymour, Missouri, where she...
Charlie Byerley
Jul 13, 2025
Charles “Charlie” Edward Byerley, was born April 28, 1955, to Eunice Sartor and Casper Byerley, in Rock Island, Illinois, and went to his Heavenly home on July 13, 2025, in his home surrounded by family.
Charlie was a worker from a young age. He worked odd jobs, traveling all over the place from Illinois to Missouri which led him to meet...
Barb Dalton
Jul 12, 2025
Barbara Lea Dalton, daughter of the late Raymond and Annie Mason, was born January 25, 1952, in Seymour, Missouri, and departed this life July 12, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, at 73 years of age.
Barb grew up and attended school in Seymour, Missouri, through her junior year. She moved to Peoria, Illinois, where she graduated from Limestone High School with the...
Christena Rhodes
Jul 11, 2025
Christena Rhodes, daughter of the late Fred and Lela (Hayes) Bender, was born April 17, 1944, and departed this life July 11, 2025, at 81 years of age.
Christena had several jobs throughout her career including Brown Shoe Factory, Missouri Home Health Care, and Casey’s. She also owned and operated her own truck as Christena Rhodes Trucking LLC, and later owned...
Donald Crewse
Jul 10, 2025
Donald D. Crewse was born February 26, 1938, in Huggins, Missouri, the sixth child of Hobert and Dollie (Greenlee) Crewse. He entered the arms of Jesus on July 10, 2025, at the age of 87 years, 4 months, and 14 days.
Donald grew up in the Graff community, and attended the Crewse School and Union Chapel Church. On September 13, 1958,...
Gary Pagel
Jul 7, 2025
Gary Martin Pagel, son of the late Martin and Ruth (Berndt) Pagel, was born May 30, 1946, in Wausau, Wisconsin, and departed this life on July 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 79 years, 1 month, and 7 days.
Gary grew up on his grandparents' family farm with his sister and her two children. In...
Delvin Lansdown
Jul 7, 2025
Delvin Ray Lansdown, son of the late Virgil and Amie "Dood" (Moore) Lansdown, was born December 18, 1949, in Hartville, Missouri, and passed away July 7, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, at 75 years of age.
Delvin grew up and attended school in Hartville and graduated from Hartville High School. He was saved at an early age, and he rededicated his life...
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