Recent Obituaries
Darrell Ray Newberry
Jun 21, 2023
Darrell Ray Newberry, son of the late Charles Ray Newberry and Carolyn (Sellars) Newberry, was born June 25, 1968, in El Dorado, Kansas, and departed this life June 21, 2023, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, surrounded by his family.
Darrell graduated from Mountain Grove High School and attended North AR Community College where he played baseball. He married Dawn...
Betty Louise Belt
Jun 19, 2023
Betty Louise Belt, daughter of the late Delbert and Lorene (Breedlove) Terrill, was born December 12, 1944, in Dogwood, Missouri, and departed this life June 19, 2023, at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 78 years, 6 months, and 7 days.
On April 20, 1963, Betty was united in marriage to Marvin Doc Belt and to this union...
Berna Jean Kilgore
Jun 19, 2023
Berna Jean Kilgore, daughter of Joseph Harmon Cain and Mary Helen (Scott) Cain, was born May 6, 1951, in Sycamore, Illinois, and departed this life June 19, 2023, in her home near Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 72 years, 1 month, and 13 days.
On July 16, 1971, she was united in marriage to Nathan Marl Kilgore and to this...
Brian Leroy Mitchell
Jun 18, 2023
Brian LeRoy Mitchell, son of the late Johnnie Russell and Dorothy Pauline (Tilman) Mitchell, was born on September 14, 1963, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and passed away on June 18, 2023, in Houston, Missouri. He was 59 years, 9 months, and 4 days of age.
Brian grew up in Mountain Grove and graduated with the Mountain Grove High School class of...
Eudene "Dee" Baird
Jun 16, 2023
Eudene Kathryn Baird, affectionately known as “Dee”, was a radiant light in the lives of those who knew her. Dee was born on March 1, 1950, in Wichita, Kansas, and passed away June 16, 2023. She was 73 years, 3 months, and 15 days of age.
Dee grew up in Kansas and was a proud graduate of Winfield High School class...
Edith Elizabeth Vlietstra
Jun 14, 2023
Edith Elizabeth Vlietstra, daughter of Charles Nyman and Marie (Bullis) Nyman, was born July 31, 1937, in East Rutherford, New Jersey, and departed this life June 14, 2023, in her home near Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 85 years, 10 months, and 17 days.
On October 7, 1960, she was united in marriage to Martin Vlietstra and to this union,...
Darrell Price
Jun 13, 2023
Darrell Joe Price was born June 20, 1941, to Joe Warren and Leila Darlene (Rains) Price in Exeter, CA. He went home to his Lord and Savior in the early morning hours of June 13, 2023, with his wife of 55 years by his side.
Between his dash, 1941-2023, he was raised in Exeter and, at the age of 11 years...
Leroy Kapke
Jun 12, 2023
Leroy Kapke, age 94, passed away June 12, 2023, in Hartville, Missouri. He was born February 23, 1929, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin to Alfred and Alma (Reinemann) Kapke.
Leroy enlisted in the United States Army on February 19, 1951. He served until receiving an honorably discharge on February 3, 1953.
On December 9, 1978, Leroy married Joyce Vogel in Tomahawk, Wisconsin.
Leroy was a...
Joe Lee Roberts
Jun 12, 2023
Joe Lee Roberts, son of the late Reuben E. and Mildred L. (Douglas) Roberts, was born September 13, 1939, in Cabool, Missouri, and went to his heavenly home June 12, 2023, in West Plains, Missouri. He was 83 years, 8 months, and 30 days of age.
Joe Lee grew up in Cabool and graduated with the Cabool High School class of...
Alvin Frank Brown
Jun 10, 2023
Alvin Frank Brown, eldest of eight children, was born to Willard Brown and Louetta (Price) Brown on February 7, 1936, in Decatur, Missouri, and departed this life June 10, 2023, at his home near Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 87 years, 4 months, and 3 days.
Al was united in marriage to Linda (Coffer) Johnson on July 30, 1998, in...
Alfred Byerley
Jun 9, 2023
Alfred Lee Byerley, son of the late Casper and Eunice (Sartor) Byerley, was born August 10, 1950, in Rock Island, Illinois, and passed away June 9, 2023, in Cabool, Missouri, at 72 years of age.
Alfred was raised in the Mountain Grove area and graduated from Mountain Grove High School with the class of 1973. Alfred had three sons, Sonny, Brian,...
Lorie D. Williams
Jun 9, 2023
Lorie Dean Williams, a creative and compassionate soul, passed away on June 9, 2023, she was 48 years, 8 months and 24 days of age. Born on September 19, 1974, in Springfield, Missouri, Lorie dedicated her life to supporting and caring for those around her. As Louisa May Alcott once said, "…love is a great beautifier," and Lorie's love for...
Gladys Hagood
Jun 7, 2023
Gladys Darlene Hagood, a courageous, dedicated, resilient, and spirited woman, passed away on June 7, 2023, at the age of 75. Born on September 28, 1947, in Roswell, New Mexico, she was the daughter of the late Bob and Carmenetta (Robinson) Webb. A loving wife, mother, and grandmother, Gladys cherished her family above all else. Her life was a testament...
Betty "Sue" Sullens
Jun 6, 2023
Betty “Sue” Sullens was born January 12, 1936, in Nashville, Tennessee, and departed this life June 6, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri. She was 87 years, 4 months, and 25 days of age.
Sue grew up in Tennessee and was united in marriage to Sam Hatcher in 1958. Three children were born to this union, Clay, Lee Ann, and Kyle. Sue and...
Freda Mishler
Jun 6, 2023
Freda Lavina (Christner) Mishler - Born September 4, 1934, to David and Caroline (Burkholder) Christner - Departed this life on June 6, 2023, at the age of 88 years, 9 months, and 2 days.
She was united in marriage to Mose J. Mishler on June 30, 1957. They shared the joys and sorrows of life for nearly 58 years, until his...
Wilma Dean Holder
Jun 5, 2023
Wilma Dean Holder, age 97, departed this life on June 5, 2023, at the home of her son, Terry, in Nixa with her family at her side.
Wilma Dean was born on August 23,1925, to Nick L. and Myrtle (Kidd) McKinney in Tyrone, MO.
She graduated from Summersville High School in 1943. She married Herman Holder on September 6, 1944, and to...
Susan Barranco
Jun 5, 2023
Susan Lorane (Teichmann) Barranco was born April 5th, 1946, to Gordon and Mary (Macy) Teichmannin, and departed this life June 5, 2023, at her home near Hartville, Missouri.
Susan spent many years working as a receptionist at Lemont High School in Lemont, Illinois, where her kindness and warmth touched the lives of countless students and staff.
Susan was united in marriage to...
John Bradley "Brad" Tutt
Jun 4, 2023
John Bradley “Brad” Tutt of Mansfield, Missouri, passed into Heaven on Sunday, June 4, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 56 years. His mother and stepfather were by his side.
Brad, as he was known, was born in St. Louis, Missouri, September 7, 1966. His parents were John H. and Donna Tutt. He was welcomed home...
Robert Vanorden
Jun 4, 2023
Robert Myron “Bob” VanOrden, Sr., son of Edward Samuel VanOrden and Eva Irene (Wallace) VanOrden was born August 30, 1942, in Mount Pleasant, Michigan, and departed this life June 4, 2023, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 80 years, 9 months, and 4 days.
Bob was united in marriage to Barbara Keith at Mansfield First Baptist Church...
David Stokes
Jun 4, 2023
David George Stokes, a loving and talented gentleman, was born on November 26, 1944, in Elkins, West Virginia, and left us with a treasure trove of memories on June 4, 2023. He was 78 years, 6 months and 9 days of age. David, a man with boundless creativity and wit, lived a life filled with laughter and love. In the...