Recent Obituaries
David Goss
May 27, 2025
David Brian Goss, son of the late Bobby Ray and Opal Lena (Fry) Goss, was born June 19, 1961, in Atwater, California, at the Castle Air Force Base. He passed away May 27, 2025, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 63 years, 11 months, and 8 days.
As a kid, David regularly attended Legion meetings with his family and...
Angie Thornhill-Brummet
May 25, 2025
With deep gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Angelia Ruth Thornhill-Brummet, who went home to the Lord on May 25, 2025, surrounded by loved ones, after a courageous battle with illness. She was 69 years old.
Angelia was born in Cabool, Missouri, to Ray and Madalene Tool. She lived in the Mountain Grove, Missouri, area for much of...
Mary Helsley
May 25, 2025
Mary Alice (Bonnarens) Helsley was born in Marengo, Iowa, on January 1, 1961. She and her family moved from Amana, Iowa, to Hartville, Missouri, when she was four years old. Even though she endured many hardships as a child, her focus was always on the positive. She often shared about her healing and freedom she has gained in her growing...
Mary Lou Sickels
May 25, 2025
Mary Lou (McCoy) Sickels, daughter of the late Harlan and Leitha McCoy, was born February 14, 1942, at her grandparents' farm in Knoxville, Iowa, and departed this life peacefully on May 25, 2025, at her home in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of eighty-three years, three months, and eleven days.
As a child, Mary Lou lived near Melcher and Dallas, Iowa,...
Glenda Gilliland
May 22, 2025
Glenda Gay Gilliland, daughter of the late Glen and Clara (Williamson) Rice, was born June 3, 1959, in Appleton City, Missouri, and departed this life May 22, 2025, at Life Care Center of Waynesville, Missouri.
Glenda grew up in Appleton City and graduated from Appleton City High School. She worked at her mom’s café after high school and later worked as...
Robert "PC" Short
May 19, 2025
Robert “PC” Short, son of the late Shadd and Anna (Slemp) Short, was born April 10, 1961, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life on May 19, 2025, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 64 years, 1 month, and 9 days.
Most of those who knew Robert affectionately called him PC, short for “Pork Chop”. PC graduated...
Louise Alumbaugh
May 17, 2025
Evelyn Louise Alumbaugh, daughter of the late Everett and Jewell (Willhite) Alumbaugh, was born December 31, 1938, in Graff, Missouri, and passed away May 17, 2025, at Hartville Care Center in Hartville, Missouri. She was 86 years of age.
Louise was born prematurely and only weighed 2 pounds at birth. The doctor only gave Louise two months to live. But with...
Jeff McGregor
May 16, 2025
Jeffrey Scot McGregor, son of the late James Reed and Doris Jean (Hudson) McGregor, was born on December 25, 1954, in Sedalia, Missouri. He passed away on May 16, 2025, at his home in Mountain Grove, at the age of 70.
Jeff grew up and attended school in Sedalia. He graduated from Smith Cotton High School and received his AA degree...
Paul Owens
May 15, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Paul Wayne Owens, also known as “Paul Wayne” and the most fun "P.W. Skunk hunter". He was a beloved father, brother, grandfather, and friend. Paul was born on July 22, 1962, in Greene County, Missouri, and peacefully passed away on May 15, 2025, at his home.
Most of his working...
Bobby James
May 15, 2025
Bobby Ray James, son of Billy James and Betty (Kracker) Thomas, was born July 11, 1960, in Dallas, Texas, and passed away May 15, 2025, at his residence in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 64 years of age.
Bobby grew up in Texas and moved to Missouri in 2001. He was united in marriage to Pamela Lane on June 7, 2003.
Bobby...
Kay Cole
May 12, 2025
Billi Kay (Tester) Cole was born to William and Arcile (Owens) Tester in Springfield, Missouri on December 25, 1958. She departed this life on May 12, 2025 at her home in Norwood, Missouri at 66 years of age.
Kay grew up in Norwood where she attended school from first grade through her senior year, where she developed friendships that lasted her...
Patricia Farris
May 12, 2025
Patricia “Patty” Farris, daughter of Orville and Viona Barber was born June 1, 1961, in Mansfield, Missouri, and departed this life May 12, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 63 years, 11 months, and 11 days.
Patty lived the majority of her life in Wright County. Following a brief period residing in Kansas, she returned to...
Tabby Skaggs
May 8, 2025
Tabatha “Tabby” Jean Skaggs, the youngest daughter of Lonnie and Bonnie (Luckey) Rogers, was born in Mansfield, Missouri, on February 9, 1977. Tabby gained her wings on May 8, 2025, at her home near Mansfield, surrounded by friends and family at the age of 48.
Tabby loved cooking at her home and watching cooking shows. Her home had a warm feeling...
Bridget Sorensen
May 8, 2025
Bridget Maureen Sorensen, daughter of the late Alan and Bridget Philson, was born April 1, 1939, in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. She passed from this life on May 8, 2025, at her home in Douglas County, Missouri, at the age of 86.
Bridget grew up in Northern Ireland. She met her beloved husband, Larry Sorensen, while he was stationed in Ireland with...
Mary Baney
May 8, 2025
Mary Ellen Baney, daughter of the late Francis and Effie (Barnett) Mayfield, was born July 16, 1940, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She passed away on May 8, 2025, at her home in Mountain Grove at the age of 84.
Mary grew up and attended school in Mountain Grove. She was united in marriage to Clarence Leon Baney on March 5, 1960,...
Florence Ferrell-Casady
May 6, 2025
Florence Noreen Casady, passed away peacefully at Mercy-One Hospital on May 6, 2025, in Davenport, Iowa, at the age of 97. A celebration of life was held for family and friends. Per her wishes, cremation rites were accorded.
Florence was born on October 25, 1927, to Clifford and Viola (White) Tayloe. She was one of six children. She had one sister...
Clay Thompson
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...
Daniel "DJ" Jack Friend
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...
Sheryl Hagedorn
May 2, 2025
Sheryl Lynn Hagedorn, age 68, passed away at her home in Mountain Grove on May 2, 2025. Born on December 12, 1956, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Sheryl was the daughter of Katherine (Chinn) and Frederick Hagedorn. She graduated from Columbine High School and earned her associate's degree from the University of Danville and her bachelor’s degree from Berea College.
Sheryl dedicated herself...
Barbara Wade
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...
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