Recent Obituaries
Larry Veit
Jul 29, 2024
Larry Paul Veit, son of Paul Veit and Fern (Sherman) Plumb was born November 28, 1953, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and departed this life July 29, 2024, in his home in rural Douglas County, Missouri, at the age of 70 years, 8 months, and 1 day.
He was preceded in death by his parents; brother, Jim Veit; and niece, Stacy...
Kurt Meglan
Jul 25, 2024
Kurt James Meglan, son of James Meglan and the late Kathey Meglan, was born September 27, 1970, in Ottawa, Illinois, and passed away unexpectedly on July 25, 2024, at home in Hartville, Missouri. He was 53 years, 9 months, and 28 days of age.
Kurt grew up and attended school through the eighth grade in Ottawa, Illinois. He moved with his...
Julie Rhodes
Jul 23, 2024
Julie Diane Rhodes, daughter of the late Floyd Emery and Patricia Marlene (Donaldson) Ross, was born on June 29, 1958, in Springfield, Illinois, and passed away on July 23, 2024, in Cabool, Missouri. She was 66 years and 24 days of age.
Julie led a life filled with love and care for her family. As a homemaker and caregiver, she dedicated...
James Landis
Jul 23, 2024
James Dale Landis, son of the late James and Cleta (Scott) Landis, was born October 25, 1939, in Mountain View, Missouri, and passed away July 23, 2024, at his residence in Seymour, Missouri. He was 84 years, 8 months, and 29 days of age.
As a child, James grew up in Mountain View, Fair Grove, and Strafford, Missouri. Following in his...
Constance Gloria Lewis King
Jul 22, 2024
Constance “Connie” Gloria (Lewis) King, daughter of late Carl and Indivinia (Slay) Lewis, a self-proclaimed “southern girl,” was born June 29, 1927, in Alabama, and departed this life surrounded by loved ones on July 22, 2024. She was 97 years and 23 days of age.
On December 10, 1949, Connie married her soulmate, Robert H. King. They spent many delightful years...
Virginia Bennett
Jul 21, 2024
Virginia Anne Bennett, daughter of the late Roscoe and Maude (Main) Britt, was born July 22, 1948 in Willow Springs, Missouri. She passed from this life on July 21, 2024 at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was one day short of her 76th birthday.
Virginia grew up and attended school in Willow Springs. She then went to college and...
Randall Long
Jul 18, 2024
Randall Keith Long, son of the late Avis and Nelma (Smittle) Long, was born November 28, 1953, in Lebanon, Missouri, and passed away July 18, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. He was 70 years, 7 months, and 20 days of age.
Randall attended Hartville High School and graduated with the class of 1971. After high school, he worked at Marshfield Metal Company...
Vicki Fry
Jul 17, 2024
Vicki Lynn Fry was born to Beverly and Carlene (Todd) Fry on July 1, 1956, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She went to her home in heaven to be reunited with her family on Wednesday, July 17, 2024. She was 68 years and 16 days of age.
Vicki grew up in Mountain Grove and graduated with the Mountain Grove High School class...
Charles Waller
Jul 15, 2024
Charles Eugene Waller, son of the late William and Rebecca M. (Hicks) Waller, was born October 15, 1929, in Crescent, Oklahoma, and passed away July 15, 2024, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. He was 94 years and 9 months of age.
After graduating from high school, Charles went to a community college and received an associate degree. On...
Patsy McCrite
Jul 8, 2024
Patsy Virginia McCrite, daughter of Ross Eugene Waller and Aumilda Loree (Riddlespurger) Waller, was born February 15, 1946, in Hinton, Oklahoma, and departed this life July 8, 2024, at Glenwood Healthcare Center in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 78 years, 4 months, and 23 days.
On June 9, 1962, she was united in marriage to Norman McCrite and to this...
Bertha Hutsell
Jul 8, 2024
Bertha Pearl (Skaggs) Hutsell, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, was welcomed into the arms of Jesus on July 8, 2024. She was born September 14, 1936, in Ben Davis, Missouri, the daughter of Lewis and Zina (Curtner) Skaggs. She was 87 years, 9 months, and 24 days of age.
On March 14, 1954, she was united in marriage to the love of...
Donald "Don" Weber
Jul 6, 2024
Donald “Don” Gene Weber was born on November 5, 1963, to Dean and Mary (Barnhart) Weber of Plato, Missouri, and left this world and became present with the Lord on July 6, 2024, following a tough battle with cancer. He was 60 years of age. Don passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, at home on his farm in Lynchburg,...
Grant Deighton
Jul 4, 2024
Grant Alexander Deighton was born on December 11, 1940, in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, to Howard Turner and Dolores (Grant) Deighton. He departed this life on July 4, 2024, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 83 years, 6 months, and 24 days.
Grant spent most of his life in California. He worked in the automotive industry. He was a general...
Darrell Lee Myers
Jul 3, 2024
Darrell Lee Myers, a man of many talents and a kind heart, passed away on July 3, 2024, in his hometown of Hartville, Missouri. Born on April 9, 1966, Darrell was a beloved member of the community who touched the lives of many.
Darrell was a true jack of all trades throughout his life - from being a skilled mechanic to...
Muriel Winterland
Jul 3, 2024
Muriel (Rudisill) Winterland, daughter of the late Frank and Mabel (Fillmore) Rudisill, was born November 15, 1938 in Normal, Illinois. She passed from this life on July 3, 2024 in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 85.
Muriel attended school in the Towanda and Normal communities. She was united in marriage to Harry Winterland on July 16, 1955 in Lexington,...
Robert Carr
Jul 2, 2024
Robert Harry Carr, son of Harry and Sara Carr was born September 6, 1932, in Silvara, Pennsylvania. He departed this life Tuesday, July 2, 2024, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 91 years, 9 month, and 26 days of age.
On October 18, 1955, Robert was united in marriage to Martha Headings. Two sons and two daughters...
Robert Dean Brixey
Jul 2, 2024
Robert Dean Brixey, son of the late Harley and Arlene (Proctor) Brixey, was born November 18, 1942, in Denlow, Missouri. He passed from this life on July 2, 2024, at the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, Missouri, at the age of 81.
Robert grew up and attended school at Denlow through the seventh grade then attended Skyline for the eighth grade....
Bradley Billings
Jul 1, 2024
Bradley Washington Billings, son of the late Bradley W. and Phyillis (Clark) Billings, was born May 15, 1947, in Lincoln, Nebraska, and passed away July 1, 2024, at Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. He was 77 years, 1 month, and 17 days of age.
Bradley grew up and attended school in Cheyenne, Wyoming. He proudly served his country...
Billie Rogers
Jul 1, 2024
Billie Gene Rogers, son of the late William Jasper “WJ” and Gladys (Ussery) Rogers, was born February 11, 1940, in El Dorado, Kansas, and passed away peacefully at Mercy Hospital on July 1, 2024, with his family by his side. He was 84 years, 4 months, and 20 days of age.
Bill graduated from Mountain Grove High School with the class...
Bonnie Prock
Jun 30, 2024
Bonnie Jean (Walker) Prock was born to William Francis Walker and Ina Opal (Mitchell) Walker on December 13, 1932, in Hartville, Missouri. She went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 30, 2024. She was 91 years of age.
Bonnie grew up in the Broyles community, attending Broyles School through eighth grade. She graduated from Mountain Grove High...