Recent Obituaries
Nancy Swank
Apr 23, 2025
Our loved and beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and gregarious and generous friend with the kindest of souls and the biggest of hearts has died. With regrets and deep sorrow, we announce that Nancy Ellen Swank, 66, of Seymour, Missouri, died peacefully but suddenly in her sleep sometime in the overnight of April 23rd, 2025, from an acute medical event.
Nancy was...
Michael Kremper IV
Apr 23, 2025
Michael William Kremper IV was born August 8, 1974, and departed this life on April 23, 2025, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 50 years, 8 months, and 15 days.
In 1974, Michael was born in Ocean County, New Jersey. He was born into a military family, and like many children of military families, he would live...
Robert "Bob" Owens
Apr 19, 2025
Robert “Bob” Lee Owens, son of the late Vanis and Frankie (King) Owens, was born on August 27, 1962, in Lodi, California, and went to his home in Heaven on April 19, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Bob was 62 years, 7 months, and 23 days old.
Shortly after his birth, Bob and his family moved to Tecumseh, Missouri. Bob was united...
Navy Lynn Fry
Apr 18, 2025
Navy Lynn Fry, was born sleeping at 12:27 AM on April 18, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. She was 5 pounds, 8 ounces, and 18.5 inches. Navy was the beloved first daughter of Kendra Arthur and Aaron Fry. She was going to be mommy and daddy’s little beach baby. She was loved beyond belief before she...
Samuel Oxenreider
Apr 18, 2025
Samuel Oxenreider, born on August 7, 1998, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away at home on April 18, 2025, in Rogersville, Missouri. He was a beloved son, father, brother, and a friend to many, remembered for his goofy personality and zest for life.
Samuel was dedicated in his career as a tree trimmer with the IBEW Local 53 Union for Shade...
Steve Crouch
Apr 18, 2025
Steven Charles Crouch, son of the late Calvin “Leon” Crouch and Caroline May Presley, was born on April 29, 1963, in Springfield, Missouri. He departed this world on April 18, 2025, at his home in Springfield, Missouri, with family around. He was 61 years, 11 months, and 18 days of age.
He was united in marriage to Janice Marie Brown in...
Jane Wehmeyer
Apr 18, 2025
Jane Marie (Wright) Wehmeyer was born April 22, 1963, and departed this life on April 18, 2025, peacefully at her home in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of 61 years, 11 months, and 27 days.
Jane was born in Saint Charles, Missouri. She graduated from Wright City High School in the class of 1981. Shortly after graduating high school she was...
Annette Bruffett
Apr 18, 2025
Mary “Annette” (Harp) Bruffett, daughter of the late Birdell and Mary Belle (Perryman) Harp, was born September 19, 1962, in Piggot, Arkansas. She left her earthly home in Norwood, Missouri, and went to her heavenly home to meet her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.
Annette grew up a pastor’s kid and lived...
Clifford Wingo
Apr 15, 2025
Clifford Oril Wingo, son of Clarence O. Wingo and Nellie Emmaline (Plaster) Wingo, was born May 4, 1930, in Seymour, Missouri, and departed this life April 15, 2025, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 94 years, 11 months, and 18 days.
He was united in marriage to Jerlene (Jerrie) Chapman Wingo. To this union, four children were...
B.E. "Jack" Wheat
Apr 13, 2025
B.E. “Jack” Wheat went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 13, 2025, at his home in Vanzant, Missouri, after a brief illness. He was 90 years and 6 months old.
Jack was born on October 13, 1934, in Vanzant, Missouri, to Noah and Ethel Wheat. On May 25, 1954, he married Lyda Fay Sloan, daughter of Ora and...
Gary Lloyd Mink
Apr 12, 2025
Gary Lloyd Mink was born on October 14, 1945, to Royal Verlon and Edith Earlean (Long) Mink in Vernon, Texas. He went to be with our Lord on April 12, 2025, at his home in Graff, Missouri. Gary was 79 years, 5 months, and 29 days of age.
During the early years of his life, Gary lived in California. He attended...
Don Kelley
Apr 11, 2025
Donald Ray Kelley, son of the late Bill and Dessie (Hurt) Kelley, was born March 29, 1938, in Odin, Missouri, and departed this life April 11, 2025, at Hartville Care Center in Hartville, Missouri, at 87 years of age.
Don was drafted into the United States Army in 1960 and served his country as a medic stationed in Washington state. Don...
Peggy Adams
Apr 10, 2025
Peggy Lynn (Dake) Adams, daughter of the late Darrell and Sharon (Wright) Dake, was born on January 23,1972, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away on April 10, 2025, in her home in Hartville, Missouri. She was 52 years old.
Peggy went on to get her GED in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She married Robert Adams, from Macomb, Missouri, on June 12, 1998....
Rush Ridings
Apr 8, 2025
Rush Allen Ridings, 65, of Grovespring, Missouri, passed away on April 8, 2025, at 7:35am, with the world just beginning to stir and the sky still quiet. And somehow, it felt like the earth itself slowed down to honor the man who carried its weight on his shoulders for so long.
Rush was born on August 9, 1959, in Houston, Texas—...
Cherry Sweeney
Apr 8, 2025
Cherry Lynn (Holman) Sweeney, a beloved partner, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at the age of 56, following a five-year battle with cancer. She was at home, surrounded by her family and friends. Cherry was born in Rock Island, Illinois, to James and Gladys Holman on September 11, 1968. She was their...
Noretta Kempton
Apr 6, 2025
Noretta Irene (Furlow) Kempton, daughter of the late Marvin Furlow and Flora Woodworth, was born July 15, 1932, in Roseville, California, and departed this life on April 6, 2025. She was 92 years of age.
Noretta was married to Fred H. Kempton III on May 10, 1952. They were blessed with three children, Debra L. (Kempton) Bojko, Fred H. Kempton IV,...
Fay Housley
Apr 2, 2025
Fay Bernice Housley, daughter of the late John and Bercha (Robson) Yeager, was born December 10, 1926, in Hartville, Missouri, and departed this life April 2, 2025, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at 98 years of age.
Fay graduated from Hartville High School with the class of 1944. She attended SMS and was involved in continuing education...
Linda Sue Underwood
Apr 1, 2025
Linda Sue (Owens) Underwood, daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Perkins) Owens, was born October 11, 1949, in Bruner, Missouri. She was the middle child of nine children. Linda passed away April 1, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. She was 75 years of age.
Linda worked for many years at Hutchens Industries in the cafeteria and...
Marcella Todd
Apr 1, 2025
Marcella Ann (Hurst) Todd, daughter of the late William and Lucille (Welch) Hurst, was born February 15, 1948, in Seymour, Missouri. She passed away April 1, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. She was 77 years, 1 month, and 17 days of age.
Marcella grew up and attended school in Seymour. She was united in marriage to James...
Joan Lavon Hoffarth
Mar 31, 2025
Joan Lavon (Harris) Hoffarth was born on April 2, 1935, to Joe Ray Harris and Blanche Elizabeth (Welton) Harris in Vanzant, Missouri. She passed away on March 31, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
As a child, Joan attended school at the Victory church building. She would continue to go to Victory as a member of the church for the...
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