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Don Henry Wilson

Don Henry Wilson

Apr 26, 2025

Mansfield

Clifford Wingo

Clifford Wingo

Apr 15, 2025

Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Clifford Wingo by clicking on the "Donate Now" link below or they may be left at the funeral home.  

Memorial contributions may also be made to the Douglas A. Jones Memorial Scholarship.  Contributions may be left in the drop box at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home in Mansfield or mailed to Craig-Hurtt Funeral...

Janelle Ann Sanders

Janelle Ann Sanders

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 and continued her education at the University of Art in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, where she obtained her...

Jeff Bradshaw

Jeff Bradshaw

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...

Robert Neil Cooper

Robert Neil Cooper

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...

Michael Kremper IV

Michael Kremper IV

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...

Donald Truster

Donald Truster

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...

Nancy Swank

Nancy Swank

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...

Robert "Bob" Owens

Robert "Bob" Owens

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...

Navy Lynn Fry

Navy Lynn Fry

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...

Samuel Oxenreider

Samuel Oxenreider

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...

Steve Crouch

Steve Crouch

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...

Jane Wehmeyer

Jane Wehmeyer

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...

Annette Bruffett

Annette Bruffett

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...

B.E. "Jack" Wheat

B.E. "Jack" Wheat

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...

Gary Lloyd Mink

Gary Lloyd Mink

Apr 12, 2025

Gary Lloyd Mink was born on October 14, 1945, to Royal Verlon and Edith Earlean (Long) Mink in Vernon, Texas. He went to be with our Lord on April 12, 2025, at his home in Graff, Missouri. Gary was 79 years, 5 months, and 29 days of age.

During the early years of his life, Gary lived in California. He attended...

Don Kelley

Don Kelley

Apr 11, 2025

Donald Ray Kelley, son of the late Bill and Dessie (Hurt) Kelley, was born March 29, 1938, in Odin, Missouri, and departed this life April 11, 2025, at Hartville Care Center in Hartville, Missouri, at 87 years of age.

Don was drafted into the United States Army in 1960 and served his country as a medic stationed in Washington state. Don...

Peggy Adams

Peggy Adams

Apr 10, 2025

Peggy Lynn (Dake) Adams, daughter of the late Darrell and Sharon (Wright) Dake, was born on January 23,1972, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away on April 10, 2025, in her home in Hartville, Missouri. She was 52 years old.

Peggy went on to get her GED in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She married Robert Adams, from Macomb, Missouri, on June 12, 1998....

Rush Ridings

Rush Ridings

Apr 8, 2025

Rush Allen Ridings, 65, of Grovespring, Missouri, passed away on April 8, 2025, at 7:35am, with the world just beginning to stir and the sky still quiet. And somehow, it felt like the earth itself slowed down to honor the man who carried its weight on his shoulders for so long.

Rush was born on August 9, 1959, in Houston, Texas—...