Obituaries

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Lois Causey

Lois Causey

Jul 11, 2023

Lois Elaine Causey, daughter of the late Murrell and Ruby (Weatherman) Sanders, was born February 19, 1957, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and departed this life July 11, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri, following a short illness. She was 66 years, 4 months, and 22 days of age.

Lois grew up and went to school in Cabool, Missouri. She was united in marriage...

Helen Geraldine Cravens

Helen Geraldine Cravens

Jul 9, 2023

Helen Geraldine (Rader) Cravens

There will be a private Memorial Service held at a later date.

Ian Hogan

Ian Hogan

Jul 9, 2023

Ian Avery Hogan, son of Sheila Hamrick and the late Bruce Hogan, was born March 30, 1998, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life July 9, 2023, near Ava, Missouri. He was 25 years, 3 months, and 10 days of age.

Ian was raised in the Hartville, Missouri, area and attended Hartville Schools. He graduated from Hartville High School with the...

Shawn Roy

Shawn Roy

Jul 8, 2023

Shawn Solan Roy, son of Mick and Veronica Roy, was born June 30, 1979, in Fort Worth, Texas, and passed away July 8, 2023, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri. He was 44 years and 8 days of age.

Shawn was a loving son, brother, and uncle, who will be missed very much. He loved the game of soccer and loved...

Josephine Philpott

Josephine Philpott

Jul 8, 2023

Josephine (Kellum) Philpott, age 75, passed away in Ava, Missouri, on July 8, 2023, with family by her side. Josephine was born October 22, 1947, in Three Brothers, Arkansas, to John and Velma Kellum. Josephine was one of ten siblings. Her family later settled on a small farm north of Mansfield, Missouri. Josephine attended Mansfield High School and was the...

Jim Jenkins

Jim Jenkins

Jul 6, 2023

Jimmie R. Jenkins, Sr., son of the late William “Ray” and Ella “Mae” (Holmes) Jenkins, was born March 30, 1940, and passed July 6, 2023, at his home in Fordland, Missouri. He was 83 years, 3 months, and 7 days of age.

Jim attended school in Fordland, Missouri, and graduated from Fordland High School in 1959. He joined the United States...

Jackie Lynn Walker

Jackie Lynn Walker

Jul 5, 2023

Jackie Lynn Walker, son of the late Harry and Norma (Bruce) Walker, was born November 25, 1951, in Fairfield, Illinois, and passed away at his home in Vanzant, Missouri. He was 71 years, 7 months, and 10 days of age.

Jack grew up in the Fairfield, Illinois area and graduated from Fairfield High School. Jack married Lou Ann Bragg on November...

Emma Nungesser

Emma Nungesser

Jul 5, 2023

Emma Ruth Nungesser, daughter of the late Jesse H. and Olive L. (Irvin) Jarrett, was born June 9, 1934, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and went to her heavenly home July 5, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 89.

Emma grew up and attended school in Mountain Grove. She was united in marriage to Donald Ivan Nungesser on March 17,...

Katherine Tripp

Katherine Tripp

Jul 4, 2023

Katherine Marie Tripp, (née Hogan), age 87, of Norwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in her home. Katherine was born August 22, 1935, in the bustling, steel town of Granite City, Illinois, to John Henry and Mary Gulema (Hogan) Singer. She lived in that area for about 62 years. She graduated from Granite...

Alice "Nadine" West

Alice "Nadine" West

Jul 4, 2023

Alice “Nadine” (Fuge) West, 84, of Mansfield, Missouri, passed away after a short illness on July 4, 2023. She came full circle as she passed surrounded by her loving cats and family members on the same property where she was born on October 26, 1938.

Nadine’s parents, Ralph and Eunice (Letsinger) Fuge raised her on the family farm. At an early...

Lonnie Crisp

Lonnie Crisp

Jul 4, 2023

Lonnie Melvin Crisp, son of the late Parris Crisp and Mary (Burney) Crisp, was born March 19, 1948, in Lebanon, Missouri, and went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2023, at his home in Bendavis, Missouri. He was 75 years, 3 months, and 15 days of age.

Lonnie attended Mountain Grove High School. He worked many years for...

James  Warren

James Warren

Jun 29, 2023

James Warren

Vic Richards

Vic Richards

Jun 29, 2023

Victor D. Richards, son of the late Earl Richards and Irene (Geyer) Richards, was born October 8, 1952, in Wellman, Iowa. His journey on earth ended on June 29, 2023, in his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 70 years, 8 months, and 21 days of age.

Vic wore many hats along his journey with us. He was a long-haul...

Alixandria Nicole Woods

Alixandria Nicole Woods

Jun 28, 2023

Alixandria N. Woods passed away in a car accident on the night of Wednesday, June 28, 2023. Born August 8,1995, she was 27 years old at the time of her passing.

Ali was an amazing young woman who cared deeply for those she counted as friends and family.

A warm-hearted, loving Auntie, she could often be found spending time with her nieces...

Patsy Sprague

Patsy Sprague

Jun 28, 2023

Patsy Lea Sprague, daughter of the late Eugene and Erma Jean (Freeman) Dry, was born February 6, 1948 at Sanger, California, and passed from this life on June 28, 2023 at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was 75 years, 4 months, and 22 days of age.

Patsy moved with her parents to Missouri at a young age. She grew...

Teresa Fletcher

Teresa Fletcher

Jun 26, 2023

Teresa L. (Bruffett) Fletcher, daughter of Judy Kay (Short) Holbrook and the late Howard Lee Bruffett, was born November 16, 1962, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away June 26, 2023, at her home in Manes, Missouri. She was 60 years, 7 months, and 10 days of age.

Teresa grew up in Norwood, Missouri, and attended school there through junior high, before...

Martha D. Miller

Martha D. Miller

Jun 26, 2023

We celebrate the life and grieve the loss of our beloved mother of many, grandmother of more, and a multitude of great and great-great-grandchildren.

When she was born on August 4, 1930, to Joe and Saloma (Byler) Miller, nobody knew the impact she would have on so many lives. On February 16, 1950, she married Dan Miller, a widower with six...

Stephanie Bennett

Stephanie Bennett

Jun 25, 2023

Stephanie Louise Bennett, daughter of the late Kenneth and Shirley (Roberts) Bennett, was born October 21, 1971, in Rock Island, Illinois, and passed away June 25, 2023, at Springfield Skilled Care Center in Springfield, Missouri, at 51 years of age.

Stephanie was raised in Diggins, Missouri, and graduated from Seymour High School. After graduation, she attended cosmetology school. Stephanie enjoyed being...

Elsie B Curtis

Elsie B Curtis

Jun 24, 2023

Elsie Beulah Curtis, of Norwood, Missouri, passed away on June 24, 2023. Born on February 28, 1933, in Bakersfield, Missouri, Elsie was 90 years, 3 months, and 27 days of age. Elsie was the loving daughter of John and Goldie Hicks. She was a dedicated and humble woman, known for her thoughtfulness and devotion to her family and faith. As...

Doris Turner

Doris Turner

Jun 22, 2023

Doris L. Turner, daughter of the late Cecil Owen and Vinney (Cosey) Bridges, was born July 16, 1932, in Keota, Oklahoma, and passed away June 22, 2023, at Hartville Care Center in Hartville, Missouri. She was 90 years, 11 months, and 6 days of age.

Doris was born in Oklahoma but spent most of her young adult life in Tulare, California....