Recent Obituaries

May 8, 2025

May 5, 2025

Clayton Dale Thompson, son of Gerald “Jesse” and Lavouna (Thrasher) Thompson, was born January 7, 1973, in Rockford, Illinois, and passed away May 5, 2025, at his residence in Mansfield, Missouri, at 52 years of age.

Clay and his family moved to Mansfield in 1976. He attended Mansfield schools and graduated with the class of 1991. Clay married Heather Lansdown in...

May 5, 2025

Daniel “DJ” Jack Friend was born to William and Wanda Jean (Mergendahl) Friend on February 13, 1987, in Independence, Missouri. He left this world on May 5, 2025, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 38.

After receiving his high school diploma, DJ found success working in the trucking and transportation industry. He spent many hours on...

May 2, 2025

The family will be having a Memorial Service at a later date.

Apr 29, 2025

Barbara Ellen (Ruiz-Hastings) Wade, was born November 25, 1943, in Pecos, Texas. She departed this life on April 29, 2025, in Cabool, Missouri, at the age of 81.

Barbara grew up in the Wright County area attending first grade in Hartville and Norwood schools and second grade through ninth grade in Mountain Grove. For the biggest part of her youth she...

Apr 26, 2025

Don Henry Wilson, son of the late Otho and Charolette (Dennis) Wilson, was born February 3, 1957, in Joplin, Missouri, and departed this life unexpectedly after a cardiac medical event on April 26, 2025, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 68 years, 2 months, and 23 days.

Don graduated from Ava High School with the class of...

Apr 25, 2025

Janelle Ann (Stevenson) Sanders was born on November 2, 1969, to Brian and Carol Stevenson in Woodbury, New Jersey, and passed from this life on April 25, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, after an extended illness.

Janelle graduated from high school in 1988. She continued her education at the University of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she obtained her...

Apr 24, 2025

Jeffrey Don Bradshaw, son of the late Norman “Tuffy” and Sally (Smith) Bradshaw, was born February 22, 1958, in Cabool, Missouri. He passed away April 24, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 67.

Jeff, like his dad, “Tuffy,” worked in auto body repair for several years. Jeff developed lots of relationships and friendships while working on so many people’s...

Apr 24, 2025

Robert Neil Cooper, son of John and Margaret (Tyrell) Cooper, was born on December 13, 1953, in Pontiac, Michigan. He passed away on April 24, 2025, in Mountain Grove, Missouri at the age of 71 years, 4 months, and 11 days.

As a young man, he moved to Missouri in 1975. After receiving his certification as a Nurse’s Aid, he served...

Apr 24, 2025

Donald Eugene Truster, son of Bonnie Edith (Deckard) Truster and the late Donald Edward Truster, was born October 9, 1958, in Marshfield, Missouri, and passed away April 24, 2025, in Hartville, Missouri. He was 66 years, 6 months, and 15 days of age.

Donald grew up in Hartville and graduated from Hartville High School with the class of 1976. He spent...

Apr 23, 2025

Our loved and beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and gregarious and generous friend with the kindest of souls and the biggest of hearts has died. With regrets and deep sorrow, we announce that Nancy Ellen Swank, 66, of Seymour, Missouri, died peacefully but suddenly in her sleep sometime in the overnight of April 23rd, 2025, from an acute medical event.

Nancy was...

Apr 23, 2025

Michael William Kremper IV was born August 8, 1974, and departed this life on April 23, 2025, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 50 years, 8 months, and 15 days.

In 1974, Michael was born in Ocean County, New Jersey. He was born into a military family, and like many children of military families, he would live...

Apr 19, 2025

Robert “Bob” Lee Owens, son of the late Vanis and Frankie (King) Owens, was born on August 27, 1962, in Lodi, California, and went to his home in Heaven on April 19, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Bob was 62 years, 7 months, and 23 days old.

Shortly after his birth, Bob and his family moved to Tecumseh, Missouri. Bob was united...

Apr 18, 2025

Navy Lynn Fry, was born sleeping at 12:27 AM on April 18, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. She was 5 pounds, 8 ounces, and 18.5 inches. Navy was the beloved first daughter of Kendra Arthur and Aaron Fry. She was going to be mommy and daddy’s little beach baby. She was loved beyond belief before she...

Apr 18, 2025

Samuel Oxenreider, born on August 7, 1998, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away at home on April 18, 2025, in Rogersville, Missouri. He was a beloved son, father, brother, and a friend to many, remembered for his goofy personality and zest for life.

Samuel was dedicated in his career as a tree trimmer with the IBEW Local 53 Union for Shade...

Apr 18, 2025

Steven Charles Crouch, son of the late Calvin “Leon” Crouch and Caroline May Presley, was born on April 29, 1963, in Springfield, Missouri. He departed this world on April 18, 2025, at his home in Springfield, Missouri, with family around. He was 61 years, 11 months, and 18 days of age.

He was united in marriage to Janice Marie Brown in...

Apr 18, 2025

Jane Marie (Wright) Wehmeyer was born April 22, 1963, and departed this life on April 18, 2025, peacefully at her home in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of 61 years, 11 months, and 27 days.

Jane was born in Saint Charles, Missouri. She graduated from Wright City High School in the class of 1981. Shortly after graduating high school she was...

Apr 18, 2025

Mary “Annette” (Harp) Bruffett, daughter of the late Birdell and Mary Belle (Perryman) Harp, was born September 19, 1962, in Piggot, Arkansas. She left her earthly home in Norwood, Missouri, and went to her heavenly home to meet her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Annette grew up a pastor’s kid and lived...

Apr 15, 2025

Clifford Oril Wingo, son of Clarence O. Wingo and Nellie Emmaline (Plaster) Wingo, was born May 4, 1930, in Seymour, Missouri, and departed this life April 15, 2025, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 94 years, 11 months, and 18 days.

He was united in marriage to Jerlene (Jerrie) Chapman Wingo. To this union, four children were...

Apr 13, 2025

B.E. “Jack” Wheat went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 13, 2025, at his home in Vanzant, Missouri, after a brief illness. He was 90 years and 6 months old.

Jack was born on October 13, 1934, in Vanzant, Missouri, to Noah and Ethel Wheat. On May 25, 1954, he married Lyda Fay Sloan, daughter of Ora and...