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Jamie Lynne Holloway

Jamie Lynne Holloway

Mar 27, 2024

JAMIE LYNNE HOLLOWAYIn lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the family to help with expenses.

Terry Lee Sartor

Terry Lee Sartor

Mar 24, 2024

Terry Lee Sartor, son of the late William D. and Florence J. (Hovey) Sartor, was born April 10, 1956, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He departed this life March 24, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 67.

Terry grew up and attended elementary school at Morning Sun and graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1974. He worked at numerous...

Darrell Russell

Darrell Russell

Mar 22, 2024

Darrell Gene Russell, son of the late Willis Herbert and Eloise “Lois” (O’Dell) Russell, was born October 18, 1940, in Wright County, Missouri, and passed from this life March 22, 2024, at his son’s home near Hartville, Missouri.   He was 83 years, 5 months, and 4 days of age.  

 

Darrell was born and raised in Wright County, Missouri.  He...

Clifford Amon Helsley

Clifford Amon Helsley

Mar 21, 2024

Clifford Amon Helsley, son of the late Harold Fuson and Mary Catherine (Carney) Helsley, was born July 6, 1944, in Norwood, Missouri, and passed on to Glory on March 21, 2024, at his residence in Mansfield, Missouri. 

 

Clifford was the beloved husband of Beverley (Miles) Helsley, and father of Melanie Wolfe (John) of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Mary Ragsdale (Jerry) of Monett, Missouri,...

William "Billy" Harold Nunn

William "Billy" Harold Nunn

Mar 21, 2024

William “Billy” Harold Nunn, son of Bill and Annabeth Nunn, was born in Clovis, California, February 24, 1953, and departed this life March 21, 2024, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 71 years and 26 days of age. 

Billy had a successful career in commercial construction. He loved working, and even after retirement, he had to always stay busy doing something. 

Billy...

James Freeman

James Freeman

Mar 18, 2024

James Dean Freeman, affectionately known as “Donk”, was born the son of the late James Columbus “JC” and Judy Marie (Hines) Freeman, on July 1, 1962, in Houston, Missouri. He departed this earth on March 18, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 61.

 As a child James and his family resided in Vanzant. He was raised in a...

Travis Bailey

Travis Bailey

Mar 16, 2024

Travis Lee Bailey was a husband to Jenna Bailey and the son of Tena Bailey and the late Herbie Bailey. Travis was born August 8, 1983, in the town of Mansfield, Missouri, and passed away on March 16, 2024, in Lennox, Missouri at the age of 40.

 Travis was married to Jenna Bailey. He was a loving father, son, brother, and...

Dave Gatschenberger

Dave Gatschenberger

Mar 16, 2024

Dave Gatschenberger, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, son of the late Otto Joseph Gatschenberger and Margaret Elizabeth (Lockhart) Gatschenberger, was born on September 6, 1947, in Springfield, Illinois. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 16, 2024, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 76 years of age. He left behind a legacy of love and cherished memories....

Charles "Sonny" Kirkland

Charles "Sonny" Kirkland

Mar 16, 2024

Charles Edward Kirkland of Mansfield, Missouri, better known as “Sonny”, was born May 31, 1946, in Mansfield, Missouri, the son of Charley and Gladys Kirkland.  He departed this life Saturday morning, March 16, 2024, into the arms of Jesus after a long battle with cancer.  He was 77 years, 9 months, and 16 days of age.

 

Most of Sonny’s professional career...

Fredrick Zimmerman

Fredrick Zimmerman

Mar 12, 2024

Fredrick Carl Zimmerman, son of the late George and Merle Irene (Darling) Zimmerman, was born April 6, 1970, in Mansfield, Missouri, and passed away March 12, 2024, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. He was 53 years, 11 months, and 6 days of age.

Fred grew up in Seymour, Missouri, where he attended school. He was a handyman and...

Calvin Shannon

Calvin Shannon

Mar 11, 2024

Calvin Herbert Shannon, son of the late Jim and Cora (Weaver) Shannon, was born January 4, 1931, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and passed away March 11, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. He was 93 years, 2 months, and 7 days of age.

Calvin was united in marriage to Phyllis Mae McGowan on July 3, 1954, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. Three children were...

Frankie Lawson

Frankie Lawson

Mar 11, 2024

Franklin D. Lawson Jr., or “Frankie” as he was known by his friends, was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Franklin D. Lawson Sr. and Dixie Louise (Lathrom) Lawson on June 20, 1959. He departed this life at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, on March 11, 2024, following a long illness. He was 64 years, 8 months, and 21...

Jeffry David Stewart

Jeffry David Stewart

Mar 11, 2024

Jeffry David Stewart was born July 10, 1956, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to his proud parents, Doris (White) Stewart and Major Malcom Alexander Stewart. He departed this life March 11, 2024, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 67.

 Jeff didn’t stay in Hawaii for very long due to his father’s military career. He enjoyed living in new places...

Kenneth Loney

Kenneth Loney

Mar 9, 2024

Kenneth Lee Loney was born July 25, 1932, to Theodore and Madge (McClanahan) Loney, and passed away March 9, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri.   He was 91 years, 7 months, and 15 days of age.

 

Kenneth had many different jobs throughout his career.  He had a sawmill at High Point, near Hartville, and he would cut rake teeth and haul them...

Ramona Palmer

Ramona Palmer

Mar 8, 2024

Ramona Palmer passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born in Merriman, Nebraska, on August 21, 1932, to Edward and Emma Wiley.

Ramona was united in marriage to Willie Palmer on March 22, 1950. Four children were born to this union. Ramona loved her family dearly. She followed the path of Christ with her...

Darrell Sparlin

Darrell Sparlin

Mar 8, 2024

Darrell Wayne Sparlin was born July 19, 1936, in Covina, California, to parents Wayne and Lorene Sparlin and departed this life March 8, 2024, in Seymour, Missouri.  After high school, he began driving trucks for a number of years.  In 1964, Darrell and Peggy met through mutual friends.   They married and moved with children Glenn, Ellen, and Cindy to...

Gene Weigel

Gene Weigel

Mar 7, 2024

Gene Weigel, a man who touched the lives of many with his humble demeanor and unwavering faith, passed away peacefully at his home in Dora, Missouri, on March 7, 2024. He was born in Bakersfield, California, on September 12, 1941. He was 82 years, 5 months, and 25 days of age. Gene led a life filled with hard work, love...

Alan Wolthuis

Alan Wolthuis

Mar 5, 2024

Alan James Wolthuis, beloved husband, son, and father, went to be with his Lord and Savior on March 5, 2024.  He was born on August 27, 1979, in Ionia County, Michigan. Alan lived a life filled with hard work and dedication that touched the life of everyone that knew him. He was 44 years, 6 months and 9 days of...

Robert Dean Nesbitt

Robert Dean Nesbitt

Mar 3, 2024

Robert Dean Nesbitt, son of the late Jewell Dean and Myrtle (Collins) Nesbitt, was born March 27, 1948, in West Plains, Missouri.  He entered his eternal rest on March 3, 2024, with his family by his side.

After graduating high school, Bob worked at Green Giant in Belvedere, Illinois, and then joined the United States Army and served two years during...

Wayne Cutbirth

Wayne Cutbirth

Mar 2, 2024

Wayne Clyde Cutbirth, son of Willie Cutbirth and Stella (Fakas) Cutbirth, was born on March 19, 1946, in Lebanon, Missouri. He departed this life on March 2, 2024, at the age of 77 years. 

 

Wayne grew up in Hartville, Missouri, and attended Hartville School. Wayne professed his faith in Jesus Christ and when possible, attended Coon Creek Free Will Baptist Church....

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