Recent Obituaries
Wayne Fry
Feb 10, 2024
Jess Wayne Fry, son of the late Lloyd and Olva (Barton) Fry, was born August 26, 1924, at his home near Mountain Grove, Missouri, and passed peacefully February 10, 2024, at Country Living Assisted Living in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 99 years, 5 months, and 15 days of age.
Wayne grew up in the Mountain Grove area and began...
Mary Ellen Nickle
Feb 8, 2024
Mary Nickle, daughter of the late Dowe Woodrow Nickle, Sr. and Margaret (Beidleman) Nickle, was born July 3, 1939, in Hartville, Missouri, and passed away February 8, 2024, at Hartville Care Center in Hartville, Missouri, at 84 years of age.
Mary was raised in Hartville and graduated Hartville High School with the class of 1956. She graduated from cosmetology school and...
Jillian Kallas
Feb 7, 2024
Jillian Kallas, 37, was born on May 16, 1986, in Muskegon, Michigan, and went to her home in Heaven on February 7, 2024, at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri.
Jillian's life was marked by her unwavering love for the Lord and her commitment to others. Throughout her life, she demonstrated immense selflessness and a deep sense of compassion. She...
Donna Carpenter
Feb 7, 2024
Donna Rae (Simmons) Carpenter, daughter of the late Bobby and Mary Josephine “Jo” (Fleetwood-Davidson) Simmons, was born January 15, 1953, in Marshfield, Missouri, and passed away February 7, 2024, at Springfield Villa in Springfield, Missouri. She was 71 years and 23 days of age.
Donna grew up in the Seymour area and graduated from Seymour High School. She was united in...
Vonna Douglass-Hilt
Feb 7, 2024
Vonna Faye Douglass Hilt, daughter of the late George “Junior” and Wilma (Spurgeon) Duey, was born October 11, 1947 and departed this life February 7, 2024 at 76 years of age.
When Vonna and her sister Donna were born, their parents were not expecting twins and had only one bassinet prepared; when their father went to town for another, all he...
Albert "Bill" Peterson
Feb 6, 2024
Albert William “Bill” Peterson, son of Carl Peterson and Emma (Couper) Peterson, was born August 28, 1940, in Mansfield, Missouri, and departed this life February 6, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 83 years, 5 months, and 8 days.
Bill and Carol were united in marriage in September of 1997.
Bill...
Seth Shover
Feb 6, 2024
Jeremiah-Ryan “Seth” Shover, son of Jacki Lynn Shover and Jared Seth Wheeler, was born March 17, 2005, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away February 6, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. He was 18 years, 10 months, and 20 days of age.
Seth graduated from Parkview High School in Springfield, Missouri, with the class of 2023. He was employed at Cavender’s PFI Western...
Ann Burk
Feb 6, 2024
The LORD is my Rock, and my Fortress, and my Deliverer; the God of my rock; in Him will I trust: He is my shield, and the horn of my salvation, my high tower, and my refuge, my Saviour. 2 Samuel 22:2, 3
Jane Ann (Wallace) Burk was born on September 19, 1954 in Indiana, PA, to Lawrence and Georgena (Risinger)...
Devon Campbell
Feb 6, 2024
Charles Devon Campbell was born on September 5, 1941, the first child of Charles Henry (C.H.) Campbell and Nellie Cozette (Drewry) Campbell, in Witts Springs, Arkansas.
Growing up on a farm instilled hard work values in Devon, and a love of the land and beef cattle. While in high school, he became a basketball star. He graduated from Witts Springs...
Larrisa Renee (Walker) Saladin
Feb 3, 2024
Larrisa Renee (Walker) Saladin, 31, was born on December 24, 1992, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away on February 3, 2024, in Houston, Missouri. She was a beloved daughter, sister, and mother. Her untimely departure leaves an immense void in the lives of all who knew and loved her.
Larrisa graduated with the Hartville High School class of 2012. She was...
Wayne Whitworth
Feb 2, 2024
Wayne Thomas Whitworth was born on July 16, 1948 in Fredericksburg, Texas to parents, Thomas Whitworth and Cleora (Miller) Whitworth. He passed away at his home in Plato, Missouri, on February 2, 2024. He was 75 years, 6 months 17 days of age.
Wayne grew up on a ranch in Harper, Texas. He graduated from Harper High School in 1966. Shortly...
Mary Yost
Jan 30, 2024
MaryAnn Diane Yost, born on September 19, 1938, to Helen and Lawrence Sebastian, of Arlington Heights, Illinois, peacefully passed away on January 30, 2024, as she was surrounded by family and friends at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was 85 years, 4 months, and 11 days of age.
Mary's proudest accomplishment was undoubtedly her loving family. On October 12,...
Sharron Woods
Jan 30, 2024
Sharron Kay Woods, daughter of Floyd Kelley and Alpha (Cartwright) Kelley, was born July 18, 1945, in Exeter, California, and departed this life January 30, 2024, at Heart of the Ozarks Healthcare in Ava, Missouri, at the age of 78 years, 6 months, and 12 days.
She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers, Lowell Kelley, Noel Dean...
RD Dix
Jan 28, 2024
Wilmer R. Dix, known to everyone as R.D., was born June 20, 1934, in Seymour, Missouri, to Charles Gilbert and Edna Cora (Turner) Dix. He passed away January 28, 2024, at Glenwood Healthcare in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 89 years, 7 months, and 8 days.
R.D. was born and raised in Seymour and graduated from Seymour High School in...
Richard Daugard, Sr.
Jan 27, 2024
Richard George Daugard, Sr., 97, passed away on January 27, 2024, in Cabool, Missouri, leaving behind a legacy of love and cherished memories. He was born on May 9, 1926, in Chicago, Illinois.
Richard proudly served his country in the United States Army during World War II and later worked for the railroad. He was known for his exceptional welding skills...
David Kirkendall
Jan 26, 2024
David Paul Kirkendall was born on May 6, 1949, to parents, Lorna and Orin Paul (P.K.) Kirkendall in Morgantown, West Virginia, and passed away January 26, 2024, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 74 years, 8 months, and 20 days of age.
Dave was a journeyman glazier for over 40 years and took great pride in his work....
Eugene Crain
Jan 25, 2024
Eugene “Gene” Crain, son of the late Marcus and Edna (Patrick) Crain, was born April 11, 1935, in Memphis, Tennessee, and passed away January 25, 2024, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 88 years, 9 months, and 14 days of age.
Gene’s family moved to the Houston, Missouri, area when he was a teen where he...
Ruth Wade
Jan 25, 2024
Ruth Ellen Wade, daughter of the late John and Helen (Plum) Yager, was born July 17, 1931, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away January 25, 2024, in Manes, Missouri. She was 92 years, 6 months, and 8 days of age.
Ruth dedicated over 35 years of her life to enriching the lives of countless individuals through her career at Manes School....
Agnes Fay Leighty
Jan 24, 2024
Agnes Fay Leighty, daughter of the late Roy and Etta (Brown) Clear, was born April 5, 1936, in Bristle Ridge, Missouri. God called her home on January 24, 2024. She was 87 years, 9 months, and 19 days of age.
Agnes attended school in Warrensburg, Missouri. After graduation, she met and married Dale Leighty. They were married 61 years. Together they...
Donald "Nova" Moss
Jan 23, 2024
Donald Nova Moss, better known as “Novie” by those who knew and loved him best, was a beloved farmer and rancher who had an unwavering love for horses and the agricultural life. Novie passed away on January 23, 2024, in Drury, Missouri. He was born on June 18, 1942, in Bertha, Missouri, to George and Minnie (Thompson) Moss. Donald was...