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Wanda Lee Simpson

Wanda Lee Simpson

Dec 6, 2015

Wanda Lee (Foutch) Simpson, daughter of the late Jess and Ona (Cochran) Foutch, was born on January 9, 1929, in Madison, Kansas, and departed this life on December 6, 2015, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri. She was 86 years, 10 months, 27 days of age. Wanda grew up and attended school in Coffeyville, Kansas. She was united...

Jimmy Franklin James

Jimmy Franklin James

Nov 30, 2015

Jimmy Franklin James, son of the late Lonnie Harold and Janet Irene (VanLaningham) James, was born on September 6, 1954, in Kansas City, Missouri, and passed suddenly at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, on November 30, 2015. He was 61 years, 2 months, and 24 days of age. Jimmy knew love throughout life, and although he never had children...

Shirley W. (Upshaw) Carroll

Shirley W. (Upshaw) Carroll

Nov 29, 2015

Shirley Willadean Carroll, daughter of the late Thomas Lyle and Leora May (Richardson) Upshaw, was born on November 30, 1955, in Cortez, Colorado, and departed this life on November 29, 2015, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was 59 years, 11 months, and 30 days of age. Shirley loved camping, fishing, and living the simple life to the fullest. She enjoyed...

James 'Norris' Woods

James 'Norris' Woods

Nov 24, 2015

James Norris Woods, was born on January 13, 1939, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, to Earl and Faye (Woodward) Woods. He departed this life on November 24, 2015, in Vanzant, Missouri. He was 76 years, 10 months, and 12 days of age. Norris graduated from Cabool High School in 1957. He was united in marriage to Ilene Coble on July 3,...

Phillip Karl Peroutka

Phillip Karl Peroutka

Nov 14, 2015

No services planned at this time.

Nancy Ann Tetrick

Nancy Ann Tetrick

Nov 14, 2015

Nancy is survived by her son: Sam Tetrick and his wife, Debbie, of Galena, Missouri, her daughter: Linda Johnson and her husband, Bruce, of Monett, Missouri, two brothers: Lloyd Freeman and his wife, Ruth, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, and Leonard Freeman and his wife, Madge, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, two sisters: Omma Luallen of Mountain Grove, Missouri, and Mary Collins...

Earlene E. Mayfield

Earlene E. Mayfield

Nov 12, 2015

Earlene E. Mayfield, daughter of the late Howard and Coral (Day) Hopping, was born on October 15, 1925 in Smithfield, Missouri in Jasper County and departed this life on November 12, 2015 at Ava Place in Ava, Missouri at 90 years of age. Earlene married Jeral D. Kuykendall on August 24, 1946 in Reno, Nevada. They spent many years California...

Ytoka M. Kemper

Ytoka M. Kemper

Nov 11, 2015

Ytoka Marie (Todd) Kemper, the daughter of the late Joseph C. and Martha Emma Almeda (Perkins) Todd, was born on February 14, 1939, in Manes, Missouri, and departed this life on November 11, 2015, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was 76 years, 8 months, and 28 days of age. Ytoka was the beloved wife of Glenn Kemper, mother...

James Beuford Johnson

James Beuford Johnson

Oct 30, 2015

James Beuford Johnson, son of the late Otto O. and Ruby (Canamore) Johnson, was born on October 30, 1944, in McCrory, Arkansas, and departed this life on October 30, 2015, at his residence in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 71 years of age. James was raised in Rector, Arkansas, and attended school in Forrest City, Arkansas. In 1962, James enlisted...

Nettie V. Hawkins-White

Nettie V. Hawkins-White

Oct 29, 2015

Nettie Virginia (Cunningham) Hawkins-White, daughter of the late Frank L. and Verbia E. (Hayes) Cunningham, was born on September 26, 1935, in Texas County, Missouri, and departed this life on October 29, 2015, in Lebanon, Missouri. She was 80 years, 1 month, and 3 days of age. Nettie grew up on a farm and attended school in the Summersville community....

Brooklynn Massey

Brooklynn Massey

Oct 29, 2015

PRIVATE Family Graveside Service: Murr Cemetery. In Lieu of Flowers: Contributions may be made to the family in care of the funeral home.

Barton Lee Croff,  Ii

Barton Lee Croff, Ii

Oct 28, 2015

Barton is survived by his wife: Roxanne (Buck) Croff; three step-sons: Michael Crowley, Robert Gilby Jr., and Joseph Gilby; two brothers: Albert Croff and Amy Mulready and James Croff; one sister: Shelline White; five grandchildren: Wyatt, George, Keith, Haanah, and Lilly; and a host of other relatives and friends.

Ruth Opal Alexander

Ruth Opal Alexander

Oct 26, 2015

Ruth Opal Alexander was born on October 1, 1939. She was the fifth out of seven children to Opal and Alice Rodgerson. She was born in Flint, MI and raised there in a little one bedroom house full of love on Gainey Street. She was adored by her siblings for her gentle heart and she adored all her family and...

George E. Rader

George E. Rader

Oct 25, 2015

George E. Rader, son of the late Gordon E. and Dorothy O. (Strunk) Rader, was born on April 19, 1940, in Douglas County, Missouri, and departed this life on October 25, 2015, at NHC Health Care in West Plains, Missouri. He was 75 years, 6 months, and 6 days of age. George loved fishing, hunting, race cars, country music, and...

Phillip H. Daugard

Phillip H. Daugard

Oct 23, 2015

Phillip Harold Daugard, son of the late John Adam Sr. and Barbara Ann (Jonikus) Daugard, was born on May 2, 1927, in Chicago, Illinois, and departed this life on October 23, 2015, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 88 years, 5 months, and 21 days of age. Phil attended school in Downers Grove, Illinois and...

John A. Daugard

John A. Daugard

Oct 22, 2015

John Adam Daugard Jr., son of the late John Adam Sr. and Barbara (Jonikus) Daugard, was born on January 11, 1924, in Chicago, Illinois, and departed this life on October 22, 2015, at Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, Missouri. He was 91 years, 9 months, 11 days of age. John attended school in Downers Grove, Illinois. He worked for Caterpillar...

John Delbert Avery Jr.

John Delbert Avery Jr.

Oct 21, 2015

John Delbert Avery, Jr., son of John Sr. and Helen (Dawson) Avery, was born on January 11, 1955 in Chilton County, Alabama, and passed away on October 21, 2015 in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at 60 years, 9 months, and 10 days of age. John graduated from school in Huntsville, Alabama. He then went on to earn his BS...

Mary Grace Taylor

Mary Grace Taylor

Oct 20, 2015

Mary Grace Taylor, daughter of the late Harvey and Della Elisabeth (Wilson) Wilson, was born on October 20, 1926 in Lowell, Indiana and departed this life on October 20, 2015 in Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove, Missouri at 89 years of age. Mary grew up and went to school in Lowell, Indiana. Her family farmed and worked hard...

Lillie 'Irene' Tate

Lillie 'Irene' Tate

Oct 19, 2015

Lillie Irene Tate, daughter of the late Ben and Ida (Raney) Grimes, was born December 10, 1916, in Wright County, Missouri, and passed away October 19, 2015, in Cabool, Missouri. She was 98 years, 10 months, and 9 days of age. Irene was raised in the Grimes and Owens communities of Wright County. Her grandparents owned and operated Grimes Mill...

Ellen Ann Welton

Ellen Ann Welton

Oct 19, 2015

Ellen Ann Welton, daughter of the late John Wesley and Rosie Arzula (Gausnell) Estes, was born on May 30, 1938, in Claremore, Oklahoma, and died peacefully at her home on October 19, 2015, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, surrounded by her loved ones. She was 77 years, 4 months, and 19 days of age. Ellen moved to California as a young...