Recent Obituaries

Apr 3, 2024

Stephen Reed Plumb, son of Stephen Andrew Plumb, Jr. and Edna May (Hendricks) Plumb, was born January 31, 1945, in Davenport, Iowa, and departed this life April 3, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 2 days.

     He was united in marriage to Judyann Frazier, and she preceded him in...

Apr 2, 2024

Rena Zimmerman, daughter of the late Chulce and Mayme (Reser) Mainus, was born January 1, 1957, in Mansfield, Missouri. She passed from this life April 2, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 67.Rena, referred to as "Reenie" by family and close friends, grew up in Ava, Missouri, and even attended school there, sometimes. But, not very often so,...

Apr 1, 2024

Anita Claire (Henley) Buchanan, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, peacefully passed away on April 1st, 2024, in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 83 years, 6 months, and 5 days of age.

 

Born on September 27th, 1940, in Augusta, Illinois, to Bert and Marie (Law) Henley, Anita attended Colona Grade School and United Township High School in East Moline, Illinois. 

 

At...

Mar 31, 2024

James Lee Roberts, son of the late James Byron and Hazel (Westfall) Roberts, was born February 4, 1935, in Bucyrus, Missouri, and passed away March 31, 2024, in Ozarks Methodist Manor in Marionville, Missouri. He was 89 years, 1 month, and 29 days of age.

 

James married Beverly Bowers on June 18, 1954, and three daughters, Robin, Tami, and Amber, were...

Mar 29, 2024

Mar 27, 2024

Jamie Lynne Holloway, daughter of Jody and Janet (Sanders) Whitehill, was born April 22, 1994, in Springfield, Missouri, and tragically passed from this life March 27, 2024, following a traffic accident. She was 29 years, 11 months, and 5 days of age.

Jamie loved big and with everything that she had. She had a servant’s heart and she could often be...

Mar 24, 2024

Terry Lee Sartor, son of the late William D. and Florence J. (Hovey) Sartor, was born April 10, 1956, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He departed this life March 24, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 67.

Terry grew up and attended elementary school at Morning Sun and graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1974. He worked at numerous...

Mar 22, 2024

Darrell Gene Russell, son of the late Willis Herbert and Eloise “Lois” (O’Dell) Russell, was born October 18, 1940, in Wright County, Missouri, and passed from this life March 22, 2024, at his son’s home near Hartville, Missouri.   He was 83 years, 5 months, and 4 days of age.  

 

Darrell was born and raised in Wright County, Missouri.  He...

Mar 21, 2024

Clifford Amon Helsley, son of the late Harold Fuson and Mary Catherine (Carney) Helsley, was born July 6, 1944, in Norwood, Missouri, and passed on to Glory on March 21, 2024, at his residence in Mansfield, Missouri. 

 

Clifford was the beloved husband of Beverley (Miles) Helsley, and father of Melanie Wolfe (John) of Muskogee, Oklahoma, Mary Ragsdale (Jerry) of Monett, Missouri,...

Mar 21, 2024

William “Billy” Harold Nunn, son of Bill and Annabeth Nunn, was born in Clovis, California, February 24, 1953, and departed this life March 21, 2024, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 71 years and 26 days of age. 

Billy had a successful career in commercial construction. He loved working, and even after retirement, he had to always stay busy doing something. 

Billy...

Mar 18, 2024

James Dean Freeman, affectionately known as “Donk”, was born the son of the late James Columbus “JC” and Judy Marie (Hines) Freeman, on July 1, 1962, in Houston, Missouri. He departed this earth on March 18, 2024, in Kansas City, Missouri, at the age of 61.

 As a child James and his family resided in Vanzant. He was raised in a...

Mar 16, 2024

Travis Lee Bailey was a husband to Jenna Bailey and the son of Tena Bailey and the late Herbie Bailey. Travis was born August 8, 1983, in the town of Mansfield, Missouri, and passed away on March 16, 2024, in Lennox, Missouri at the age of 40.

 Travis was married to Jenna Bailey. He was a loving father, son, brother, and...

Mar 16, 2024

Dave Gatschenberger, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, son of the late Otto Joseph Gatschenberger and Margaret Elizabeth (Lockhart) Gatschenberger, was born on September 6, 1947, in Springfield, Illinois. He passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 16, 2024, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 76 years of age. He left behind a legacy of love and cherished memories....

Mar 16, 2024

Charles Edward Kirkland of Mansfield, Missouri, better known as “Sonny”, was born May 31, 1946, in Mansfield, Missouri, the son of Charley and Gladys Kirkland.  He departed this life Saturday morning, March 16, 2024, into the arms of Jesus after a long battle with cancer.  He was 77 years, 9 months, and 16 days of age.

 

Most of Sonny’s professional career...

Mar 12, 2024

Fredrick Carl Zimmerman, son of the late George and Merle Irene (Darling) Zimmerman, was born April 6, 1970, in Mansfield, Missouri, and passed away March 12, 2024, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. He was 53 years, 11 months, and 6 days of age.

Fred grew up in Seymour, Missouri, where he attended school. He was a handyman and...

Mar 11, 2024

Calvin Herbert Shannon, son of the late Jim and Cora (Weaver) Shannon, was born January 4, 1931, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and passed away March 11, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. He was 93 years, 2 months, and 7 days of age.

Calvin was united in marriage to Phyllis Mae McGowan on July 3, 1954, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. Three children were...

Mar 11, 2024

Franklin D. Lawson Jr., or “Frankie” as he was known by his friends, was born in Wichita, Kansas, to Franklin D. Lawson Sr. and Dixie Louise (Lathrom) Lawson on June 20, 1959. He departed this life at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, on March 11, 2024, following a long illness. He was 64 years, 8 months, and 21...

Mar 11, 2024

Jeffry David Stewart was born July 10, 1956, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to his proud parents, Doris (White) Stewart and Major Malcom Alexander Stewart. He departed this life March 11, 2024, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 67.

 Jeff didn’t stay in Hawaii for very long due to his father’s military career. He enjoyed living in new places...

Mar 9, 2024

Kenneth Lee Loney was born July 25, 1932, to Theodore and Madge (McClanahan) Loney, and passed away March 9, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri.   He was 91 years, 7 months, and 15 days of age.

 

Kenneth had many different jobs throughout his career.  He had a sawmill at High Point, near Hartville, and he would cut rake teeth and haul them...

Mar 8, 2024

Ramona Palmer passed away peacefully on March 8, 2024, at the age of 91. She was born in Merriman, Nebraska, on August 21, 1932, to Edward and Emma Wiley.

Ramona was united in marriage to Willie Palmer on March 22, 1950. Four children were born to this union. Ramona loved her family dearly. She followed the path of Christ with her...