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Patrick Michael Eagon

Patrick Michael Eagon

Aug 17, 2025

Patrick Michael Eagon, son of the late Robert and Joyce (Morgan) Eagon, was born May 11, 1949, in Artesia, California, and departed this life August 17, 2025, at his home in Ash Grove, Missouri, at the age of 76 years, 3 months, and 6 days.

Patrick grew up on the West Coast, where he spent his time surfing and attending car...

Joe Ann Reed

Joe Ann Reed

Aug 17, 2025

Joe Ann (Fullington) Reed, daughter of the late David and Laura Fullington, was born March 23, 1946, at Hartville, Missouri, and departed this life August 17, 2025, at Hartville Care Center in Hartville, Missouri. She was 79 years, 4 months, and 25 days of age.

Joe Ann grew up and attended school in Hartville, Missouri. She graduated from Hartville High School...

Junior Carter

Junior Carter

Aug 16, 2025

Elbridge “Junior” Carter, son of the late Elbridge Howard and Wilma Marie (Long) Carter, was born April 17, 1941, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He passed away on August 16, 2025, at his home in Mountain Grove at the age of 84.

Junior grew up in Mountain Grove. He worked as a carpenter building and remodeling homes. He was a great craftsman...

Wilma Todd

Wilma Todd

Aug 14, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our kind, selfless, and loving mom, grandma and great-grandma, Wilma Marie Todd. She passed away peacefully in her home in Cleveland, Missouri, at the age of 75, on Thursday, August 14, 2025.

Services will be held on Wednesday, August 20, 2025, at Cullen Funeral Home, 612 W. Foxwood Dr.,...

Jill Kimball

Jill Kimball

Aug 12, 2025

Jill Kimball, age 58 years, 11 months, passed away surrounded by the love of her family, leaving behind a legacy of kindness, generosity, and unforgettable memories. Jill was the most incredible and beautiful wife, mother, grandmother, sister, daughter, niece, and friend. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and creating moments to treasure forever.

Jill had a heart that...

Karla Eickhoff

Karla Eickhoff

Aug 11, 2025

Karla Jean Eickhoff-Lee, 69, daughter of the late Karl and Dorothy (Mixdorf) Eickhoff, was born November 26, 1955, in Waterloo, Iowa, and passed from this life on August 11, 2025, at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. 

Karla was raised in Mountain Grove. She married Marvin Hildebrandt on December 10, 1977. Together, they had three children. Marvin and Karla ran a...

Zelpha Scott

Zelpha Scott

Aug 11, 2025

Zelpha Scott, daughter of the late Glen and Christiana (Davidson) Jones, was born August 31, 1938, in Macomb, Missouri. She entered into eternal rest on August 11, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 86.

Zelpha grew up in the Macomb community. She was united in marriage to Bobby Leroy Scott on October 1, 1954. Four children were born to...

Jason Baker

Jason Baker

Aug 8, 2025

Jason “JT” Thomas Baker, son of the late Thomas and Betty (Barnett) Baker, was born April 22, 1981, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life August 8, 2025, at his home in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of 44 years, 3 months, and 17 days. 

Jason, the oldest of 10 children, grew up on the family farm just outside of Galena,...

Howard  Lansdown

Howard Lansdown

Aug 1, 2025

Howard Wayne Lansdown, son of the late Virgil and Amie "Dood" (Moore) Lansdown, was born February 26, 1943, in Hartville, Missouri, and departed this life August 1, 2025, at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 82 years, 5 months, and 6 days.

Howard grew up on the family farm just outside of Hartville. As a young man,...

Darrell Roy Smith

Darrell Roy Smith

Jul 31, 2025

Darrell Roy Smith, son of the late Roy and Audrey (Gasperson) Smith, was born March 16, 1956, in Cabool, Missouri. Darrell departed this life July 31, 2025, in Republic, Missouri, with his children by his side. He was 69 years and 4 months of age.

He spent the first five years of his life in California when his parents moved from...

Dr. Robert "Bob" Wayne Perry

Dr. Robert "Bob" Wayne Perry

Jul 30, 2025

Dr. Robert “Bob” Wayne Perry, of Mansfield, Missouri, passed away on July 30, 2025, at the age of 76. A devoted family man, educator, coach, and community leader, Bob leaves behind a legacy rooted in learning, leadership, and service.

Born and raised in Hannibal, Missouri, Bob dedicated his professional life to the field of education. He served in public-school leadership roles...

Rev. R E Helsley

Rev. R E Helsley

Jul 27, 2025

R E Helsley, son of Raymond Elbert and Eve E. (Lakey) Helsley, was born December 11, 1932, in Wright County, Missouri, near Hartville and passed peacefully into Heaven on July 27, 2025. He was 92 years, 7 months, and 16 days.

Early in 1952, a beautiful young lady started attending church, and R E said she was more beautiful than any...

Shawn Daily Sr.

Shawn Daily Sr.

Jul 25, 2025

Shawn Daniel Daily Sr. was born January 30, 1967, in Moline, Illinois, and departed this life July 25, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, at 58 years of age.

Shawn’s mother, Marcia, relocated the family to southwest Missouri after their father passed away in the early 1970’s. Shawn attended most of his elementary school in Marshfield, Missouri, and attended junior high and high...

Harvey Gilley

Harvey Gilley

Jul 24, 2025

Harvey Leon Gilley, 77, of Shawnee, Kansas, passed away on July 24, 2025. Harvey was born in Pryor, Oklahoma on August 3, 1947, to Afton and Reda Mae (Jenkins) Gilley, both preceded him in death.

Harvey grew up on a farm in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He and his four siblings enjoyed swimming in the pond, hunting and fishing. The family raised...

Betty Tooley

Betty Tooley

Jul 21, 2025

Betty Jean (Cutbirth) Tooley, affectionately known as “Aunt Betty”, daughter of the late Oma and Ora Lee (Stephenson) Cutbirth, was born July 5, 1951, in Hartville, Missouri, and departed this life July 21, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 74 years and 16 days.

Betty grew up in Hartville, Missouri, in a one-bedroom cabin just off...

Jessie Wilson

Jessie Wilson

Jul 21, 2025

Jessie Ray Wilson, of Norwood, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 21, 2025, at his home. He was born to Darlene and Kenneth Ray Wilson on October 7, 1966, in Lebanon, Missouri.

Jessie had one son, James Ray Wilson. Jessie met and married the love of his life, Ginger Wilson, and he gained two step-sons, Cory Ross Taylor and Benjamin Harley Taylor.

Jessie...

William Roy Bowers

William Roy Bowers

Jul 20, 2025

William Roy Bowers, son of the late Theron and Mary (Moriarty) Bowers, was born June 24, 1937, in Pampa, Texas. He departed this life on July 20, 2025, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 88.

William grew up in Augusta, Kansas. He served in the United States Army and served a tour of duty in Vietnam....

Emma Lee Clinton

Emma Lee Clinton

Jul 20, 2025

Emma Lee Clinton, daughter of the late Scott Preston and Ona Elizabeth (Gilliam) Britton, was born March 22, 1932, in Huzzah, Missouri, and passed away July 20, 2025, in Houston, Missouri. She was 93 years, 3 months, and 29 days of age.

Emma Lee was raised and went to school in the Huzzah area in Crawford County. She married Gerald Clinton...

Lena Fay Cole

Lena Fay Cole

Jul 18, 2025

Lena Fay (Shimel) Cole, daughter of the late Willis A. and Mary Lee (McClanahan) Shimel, was born June 24, 1931, near Mansfield, Missouri, and departed this life on July 18, 2025, at her residence in Mansfield. She was 94 years and 24 days of age.

On May 14, 1951, she was united in marriage to John “Port” William Cole and to...

Joan Johnson

Joan Johnson

Jul 18, 2025

Joan Johnson, daughter of the late Rev. Clarence Everett “C.E.” and Gertrude (Huff) Williams, was born January 7, 1934, in Wellbern, Kansas. She outlived her hometown, which is now part of Kansas City, Kansas. She departed this life July 18, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri at 91 years of age.

She graduated from high school in Amsterdam, Missouri, with the class of...