Recent Obituaries
Joseph T. Donaho
Dec 10, 2012
No Services Planned At This Time. Mr. Donaho was cremated under the direction of the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home.
Stephen Wallace Akers
Dec 8, 2012
Stephen “Steve” Wallace Akers, age 56, of Mtn. Grove, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on December 8, 2012 in the Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri. He demonstrated much bravery and courage throughout his long chronic illness and cancer. He was born on May 27, 1956 in Cabool, Missouri, to Wallace C. Akers and Irene (Curtis) Akers....
Donald Gene Riley
Nov 29, 2012
Donald Gene Riley, son of Donald Ira and Burnice Marie (Hicks) Riley, was born on May 6, 1969 in Fort Riley, Kansas, and passed away on November 29, 2012 in the Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at 43 years of age. Following his father’s retirement in 1978, the family moved to their farm near Cabool, Missouri. Don was of the...
Sarah Lou (Cheney) Loveless
Nov 29, 2012
Sarah Lou Loveless, daughter of the late Charles and Winnie Cheney, was born on August 16, 1926 at Forest City, Arkansas, and passed away on November 29, 2012 in the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri, following a long illness. She was 86 years, 3 months, and 13 days of age. Many things were taking place in the year...
Delmas Wm. Moore
Nov 23, 2012
Delmas William Moore, son of the late Bill and Ida (Carter) Moore, was born on March 19, 1921, near Mtn. Grove, Missouri, and entered into heavenly rest on November 23, 2012, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 91 years, 8 months, and 4 days. Delmas was raised in the Mtn. Grove area and attended the Blanchard School. He was...
Charles Rayford Tanner
Nov 22, 2012
Charles Rayford Tanner was born to Joseph and Elva (Lewis) Tanner, on August 4, 1956 at Santa Cruz, California. He passed away on November 22, 2012 at 12:08 AM in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at 56 years of age. He was preceded in death by his father: Joseph; his mother: Elva; a sister: Florence; and by a brother: Joe....
Thelma Lucille Friend
Nov 21, 2012
Thelma Lucille Friend, daughter of the late Oris and Gertie (Keener) Worsham, was born on May 9, 1923 near Mtn. Grove, Missouri and passed away on November 21, 2012, in the Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mtn. Grove. She was 89 years and 6 months of age. Thelma was united in marriage to Chelmer Wayne Friend on May 16, 1942....
Carl Arnett Swenson
Nov 19, 2012
Carl Arnett Swenson, passed away on Monday, November 19, 2012 at his home in Mtn. Grove, Missouri. He was born on November 23, 1930 in Kansas City, Missouri, to Homer and Hazel (Hamilton) Swenson. The family moved to Mtn. Grove in 1944. Carl attended Mtn. Grove School and graduated from Mtn. Grove High School in 1948. He was united in...
Eldora Reberry
Nov 18, 2012
Eldora Reberry, daughter of the late Presley and Lona (Brook) Jones, was born on February 4, 1908 in Dawson, Missouri and departed this life on November 18, 2012 in the Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mtn. Grove, Missouri. She was 104 years of age. Eldora grew up and attended school in the Dawson community. She was united in marriage to...
John 'J.C.' Charles Spurgeon
Nov 12, 2012
J.C. Spurgeon was born in Dawson, MO on July 14, 1932, the son of Lafe and Beulah Spurgeon. He passed away on November 12, 2012. He was a graduate of Mtn. Grove High School in 1950 and then worked at Caterpillar in Peoria, IL from 1950-1958. He enlisted with the United States Marine Corp from 1953-1956 and received an honorable...
Zeta 'Arleen' Aiken
Nov 11, 2012
Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, November 14th at 3:00 PM in the Shaul Cemetery in Ottumwa, Iowa. Services will be under the direction of Reece Funeral Home in Ottumwa, Iowa.
Iris Mary (Emsden) Price
Nov 7, 2012
Iris Mary (Emsden) Price, was born in Witnesham, England on April 30, 1931, to the late Noel Earnest and Ivy (Rose) Emsden. She passed away into heavenly peace on November 7, 2012 in the Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mtn. Grove, Missouri, surrounded by her family and loved ones, following a long illness. She was 81 years, 6 months and...
Carolyn Sue (Hines) Estes
Nov 6, 2012
Carolyn Sue (Hines) Hicks-Estes, ended her valiant battle with cancer on November 6, 2012 in the Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri. She fought with courage and determination. She was born on August 13, 1947 to Thomas and Lou (Collins) Hines, in Cabool, Missouri. Carolyn grew up and attended school in Cabool, Missouri. She was united in marriage to...
Michael Edward Pluth, Jr.
Nov 4, 2012
Michael Edward Pluth, Jr., son of the late Michael E. Pluth, Sr., and Mary (Zorman) Pluth, was born on July 24, 1936 in Oak Park, Illinois, and passed away on November 4, 2012 in the Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri, following a long illness. He was 76 years, 3 months and 10 days of age. Michael grew up...
Jessie 'Marie' (Riley) Fullington
Nov 3, 2012
Jessie “Marie” Fullington, daughter of the late Lon and Mary (Wells) Riley, was born on September 19, 1921 in Mtn. Grove, Missouri, and passed away on November 3, 2012 in the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, Missouri, at 91 years of age. Marie grew up and attended school in Mtn. Grove. She was united in marriage to Clyde Gorman Hill...
Dennis L. Burch
Oct 31, 2012
Dennis L. Burch, son of the late Carl and Helen (Strunk) Burch, was born on February 8, 1947 in Buffalo, Iowa, and passed away at his residence in Mtn. Grove, Missouri, on October 31, 2012. He was 65 years, 8 months and 24 days of age. Dennis grew up in Iowa and moved to Missouri several years ago. He and...
Kayanna Lynn Whittenburg
Oct 25, 2012
Graveside Services: Monday, October 29, 2012 at 2:00 PM in the Bethel Cemetery. Burial: Bethel Cemetery No Visitation