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Vonna Douglass-Hilt

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Clayton Sanders

Clayton Sanders

Jan 21, 2024

Clayton Dwayne Sanders was born on September 22, 1956, in Lebanon, Missouri, to Lloyd Glendale and Retha Ilene (Lemons) Sanders.  He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, January 21, 2024.  Clayton was raised outside of Hartville on his family's dairy farm and graduated from Hartville High School in 1974.  A few years after graduation, Clayton moved to Texas...

Michelle Lee Maxwell

Michelle Lee Maxwell

Jan 19, 2024

Michelle Lee Maxwell, daughter of the late Richard Arlie Maxwell and Lanell (Black) Maxwell, was born in Houston, Texas, on January 26, 1975, and departed this life at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, on January 19, 2024. She was 48 years, 11 months, and 24 days of age.

Michelle was raised in Houston, Texas, until she was 15 years old,...

James Baskin

James Baskin

Jan 18, 2024

     James Donald Baskin, son of James Frank Baskin and Wanda Jean (Morelock) Baskin, was born May 21, 1944, in Clarksville, Arkansas, and departed this life January 18, 2024, in his home near Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 79 years, 7 months, and 27 days.

     He was united in marriage to April Brauer on July 31, 2010.

 ...

Bill Daniels

Bill Daniels

Jan 17, 2024

William Ray Daniels, 81, of Falcon, Missouri, son of the late William Phillip Daniels II and Cora Laverne (Bannister) Daniels, was born on December 2, 1942, in Festus, Missouri. He went to his heavenly home on January 17, 2024, at the Harry S. Truman Veterans Hospital in Columbia, Missouri. Bill was a kind and caring individual with a quick wit...

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