Recent Obituaries

Jul 31, 2011

Jack Clifford “Buc” Wheat, age 52, was born in Twin Falls, Idaho on December 23, 1958 to B.E. “Jack” and Lyda (Sloan) Wheat. He passed away suddenly on July 31, 2011 at his residence in Mtn. Grove, Missouri. Jack graduated with the Dora High School class of 1977. He enjoyed riding motorcycles, 4-wheelers, and horses. He also enjoyed hunting and...

Jul 29, 2011

Jul 28, 2011

Lonnie Joe Sartor, son of W.D. and Florence (Hovey) Sartor, was born on April 6, 1963 in Houston, Missouri, and departed this life on July 28, 2011 at his residence near Hartville, Missouri. He was 48 years, 3 months and 22 days of age. Lonnie grew up on a farm north of Mtn. Grove and attended Mtn. Grove schools. He...

Jul 26, 2011

James E. Higby, 71, of Las Cruces was called home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 26, 2011. Jim, as he was fondly known was born Oct. 8, 1939 in Rayborn, MO, to George and Opal Higby. He was a member of East Mesa Baptist Church and was currently serving as their Interim Pastor. Jim combined...

Jul 23, 2011

Voyne Eugene “Gene” Odle, 78, of Mtn. Grove, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family on Saturday afternoon, July 23, 2011 in the Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri, following a long battle with lung disease. He is the son of the late Virgil Voyne Odle and Effie Leona Ashley. He was born on July 12, 1933 in Bryant,...

Jul 21, 2011

Richard “Leon” Bradshaw was born April 27, 1954 to Howard and June (Forrest) Bradshaw in Norwood, Missouri. Leon departed this life on July 21, 2011 in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 57 years, 2 months and 24 days of age. Leon grew up in Norwood and attended Norwood schools. He married Rita Micham on March 15,...

Jul 18, 2011

No Memorial Services at this time. Mrs. Caston was cremated under the direction of the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home.

Jul 17, 2011

Ernest “Ernie” Charles Postlewait, son of Clyde and Wilma (Massey) Postlewait, was born on June 6, 1950 in Walla Walla, Washington, and departed this life on July 17, 2011 at his home near Mtn. Grove, Missouri. He was 61 years, 1 month and 11 days of age. Ernie grew up and attended school in Missouri and graduated from Houston High...

Jul 14, 2011

Lee Roy Kelley, son of the late Samuel E. and Neva L. (Souder) Kelley, was born on August 1, 1931 in Lubbock, Texas and passed away on July 14, 2011 in the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri, following a short illness. He was 79 years, 11 months and 13 days of age. Lee Roy’s family was share croppers...

Jul 14, 2011

Lois Marie McCoy, 88, was called to her eternal home on July 14, 2011. Having confessed her faith in Jesus Christ, Lois was baptized at the age of fifteen. She was born on March 13, 1923 in Waterloo, Iowa. Lois was one of eight children born to Earl Henry and Hazel Marie (Starks) Van De Venter, who preceded her in...

Jul 12, 2011

Robert “Bob” Eugene Sinning, son of the late Gustav William and Della Cynthia (McCaskey) Sinning, was born on January 9, 1929 in Guymon, Oklahoma, and passed away on July 12, 2011 in the Rocky Ridge Manor in Mansfield, Missouri. He was 82 years, 6 months and 3 days of age. Bob came to Missouri at an early age. His parents...

Jul 9, 2011

Tressie (McGinnis) Sellars was the first child born to David A. and Jessie E. (Chaffin) McGinnis on September 21, 1912 in Christian County, Missouri near Ozark. She went home to be with the Lord on July 9, 2011 in the Rocky Ridge Manor in Mansfield, Missouri, due to the ravages of Alzheimer Disease. She was 98 years, 9 months, and...

Jul 8, 2011

Louise Eudora Smith, daughter of the late Joseph Walker and Laura S. (Drake) Cumbie, was born on January 27, 1924 in Osceda, Arkansas and passed away on July 8, 2011 in the St. John’s Regional Health Center in Springfield, Missouri, at 87 years of age. When you hear Louise Smith, you hear of a woman who put her family first....

Jul 8, 2011

Gordon Ray Leighter, son of the late Frank and Viola (Jones) Leighter, was born on May 20, 1919 in Junction City, Kansas and passed away on July 8, 2011 at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri. He was 92 years, 1 month, and 18 days of age. Gordon grew up in the Jackson County area. He married Billie...

Jul 5, 2011

The Family Will Be Having A Memorial Service: Saturday, July 9, 2011 At 2:00 PM in the Assembly of God Church in Mtn. Grove. Burial: At a later date in Douglas County. Memorial Contributions: Shirley Tool Memorial Fund c/o the funeral home.

Jul 5, 2011

No Memorial Service at this time. Mr. Bashore was cremated under the direction of the Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home. Burial: At a later date in the Miami Memorial Gardens in Ohio.

Jul 4, 2011

Evan Farmer Williams, the fourth of eight children born to John and Anna (Upshaw) Williams, was born on December 22, 1918 in Denlow, Missouri. He departed this life on Monday, July 4, 2011 at his friend’s residence in Mtn. Grove, Missouri, following an extended illness. He was 92 years, 6 months and 12 days of age. Evan grew up and...

Jul 4, 2011

Shirley Hollis (Hoover) Dennis, daughter of the late Roy J. and Henry Etta (Burton) Hoover, was born on September 2, 1908 in Wauneta, Nebraska, and departed this life on July 4, 2011 in Overland Park, Kansas. She was in her 103rd year. Shirley lived in Bartley, Nebraska before moving with her family to Mountain Grove in the sixth grade. (On...

Jun 27, 2011

Trilba B. (Smith) Wheat, daughter of the late Thomas and Winnie (Freeman) Smith, was born on August 27, 1921 in a cabin in Douglas County, Missouri and departed this life on June 27, 2011 in Willow Care Nursing Center in Willow Springs, Missouri. She was 89 years, and 10 months of age. Trilba grew up and attended school in Douglas...

Jun 20, 2011

Raymond “Ray” Carl Seymour, son of the late Carl and Mary (Crockett) Seymour, was born on April 23, 1935 in Fairfax, Missouri, and departed this life on June 20, 2011, at his residence in Mtn. Grove, Missouri, surrounded by family. He was 76 years, 1 month, and 27 days of age. Ray grew up in Fairfax, Missouri in Atchison County...