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Travis Rodman Howard, was born on April 6, 1988, to Kim Talbert-Kirk and Terry Rodman Howard, in Salisbury, North Carolina. Travis passed away on August 28, 2026, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 38 years of age.

Travis loved being a brother and the adventures he and his siblings shared. Travis graduated high school from Calvary Academy and then attended Guilford...

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...

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,...

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...

Aug 29, 2026

Norma Renee’ Bognuda, 60, of Seymour, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones.

Norma was born on February 2, 1966, in San Luis Obispo, California, to Harold and Betty Thomas. She moved around to various places growing up and graduated from Green Forest High School in Arkansas. In 1986, she married Paul Merritt, and together...

Aug 24, 2026

Kenneth Luke Atchison, son of the late Orvie and Pearl Alexander Atchison, was born on April 8, 1927, in Exeter, California, and passed away on August 24, 2026, in Rogersville, Missouri, at the age of 99 years, 4 months, and 16 days. He was raised in the Hickory Flat community.

Kenneth led a remarkably diverse professional life, working for the railroad...

Aug 29, 2026

Michael Howard Hamre, son of the late Earl and Marilyn (Battistello) Hamre, was born August 14, 1965, in Pella, Iowa. He passed away on August 29, 2026, at his home near Ava, Missouri, at the age of 61.

Michael was united in marriage to Tammy McIntosh on May 5, 2007, in Red Lodge, Montana. Since the age of 17, Mike was...

Aug 24, 2026

Randy Gene Oliphant, son of the late Lee Troy Oliphant and Mary Edna (Ratterree) Oliphant, was born October 14, 1954, in Cabool, Missouri. He entered into God’s care on August 24, 2026, in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 71.

Randy graduated from the Mountain Grove High School, class of 1972. He worked at various jobs over the years, but...

Aug 20, 2026

Karen Suzanne (Carroll) Swanson, daughter of the late Marion A. “Mac” and Mildred Lorene (Jones) Carroll, was born October 25, 1948, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away at her home in Seymour, Missouri, August 20, 2026, surrounded by family. She was 77 years, 9 months, and 26 days of age.

Karen married Dennis Swanson in Springfield on August 25, 1965. Two...

Aug 19, 2026

Ina Geraldine (Cantrell) Ipock, daughter of the late Moses and Relda (Hyder) Cantrell born March 13, 1940, in Seymour, Missouri, departed this life August 19, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 86 years, 5 months, and 6 days.

Raised in Seymour, she spent her childhood attending Gentry School in Seymour, Missouri. On January 11, 1974, she...

Aug 18, 2026

Vernita Jane “Janie” (Neher) Davis, daughter of Charles and Hazel V. (Hoag) Neher, was born November 5, 1937,in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She went to heaven on Tuesday, August 18, 2026, in Centennial, Colorado, at the age of 88.

Janie grew up in the Mountain Grove area and graduated from Mountain Grove High School, class of 1955. She enjoyed many days and...

Aug 18, 2026

Ricky Dean Hampton, son of the late RE and Gerrea (Kirkland) Hampton, was born July 8, 1957, in Mountain Home, Arkansas. He passed away on August 18, 2026, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 69.

Rick graduated with the Mountain Grove High School class of 1975 and began his life in law enforcement shortly after. At...

Aug 18, 2026

Ruth LaVonne Collins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, artist, musician, and storyteller, passed away peacefully at her home in Vanzant, Missouri, on August 18, 2026. She was 84 years old.

Ruth was born on February 24, 1942, in Twin Bridges, Missouri, to Roe and Mabel Fish.

As a child, Ruthy enjoyed being active outdoors - playing with kittens, swimming in...

Aug 18, 2026

Joyce Elaine Ridens, daughter of the late Archie Roland and Roxie Geneva (Kelly) Douglas, was born July 27, 1936, in Douglas County, Missouri. She went to her heavenly home on August 18, 2026, in Cabool, Missouri, at the age of 90.

Joyce grew up in Lancaster, California. In 1952, her family moved back to Missouri where she attended Norwood High School...

Aug 17, 2026

Jacob Glenn Northern was born November 9, 1980, in Smithville, Missouri, to Johnny and Connie Northern, and departed this life August 17, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, in the care of Integrity Hospice with his son, Jaden, by his side.

Jake grew up in Camden Point, Missouri, and attended North Platte School. After his junior year of high school,...

Aug 17, 2026

Vernon Lee Calhoun, son of the late Alva and Dora Calhoun, was born May 14, 1957, in Mansfield, Missouri. He departed this life on August 17, 2026, at his home in Fordland, Missouri, at the age of 69 years, 3 months, and 3 days.

Raised in the Mansfield area, Vernon was a familiar face to nearly everyone in town. Throughout his...

Aug 16, 2026

Carl Gene Cornelison Jr. son of the late Carl Cornelison Sr. and Mary Bell (Hargis) Cornelison, was born January 31, 1953, in Fordland, Missouri, and departed this life August 16, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri, at 73 years of age.

Carl grew up and attended school in Fordland and graduated from Fordland High School with the class of 1971. As a young...

Aug 13, 2026

Frances Nadine (Hurley) Hart, daughter of Hobart Hurley and Ressie (Wade) Hurley, passed this earthly life on August 13, 2026, at the age of 90 years, 3 months, and 11 days.

She was born on May 2, 1936, in a rural community near Manes, Missouri. She attended grades 1st - 8th in a one-room schoolhouse and rode a bus to attend...