Recent Obituaries

Jul 13, 2025

Charles “Charlie” Edward Byerley, was born April 28, 1955, to Eunice Sartor and Casper Byerley, in Rock Island, Illinois, and went to his Heavenly home on July 13, 2025, in his home surrounded by family.

Charlie was a worker from a young age. He worked odd jobs, traveling all over the place from Illinois to Missouri which led him to meet...

Jul 12, 2025

Barbara Lea Dalton, daughter of the late Raymond and Annie Mason, was born January 25, 1952, in Seymour, Missouri, and departed this life July 12, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, at 73 years of age.

Barb grew up and attended school in Seymour, Missouri, through her junior year. She moved to Peoria, Illinois, where she graduated from Limestone High School with the...

Jul 11, 2025

Jul 10, 2025

Services for Donald are pending at this time.

Jul 7, 2025

Gary Martin Pagel, son of the late Martin and Ruth (Kurth) Pagel, was born May 30, 1946, in Wausau, Wisconsin, and departed this life on July 7, 2025, at Mercy Hospital In Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 79 years, 1 month, and 7 days.

Gary grew up on his grandparents' family farm with his sister and her two children. In...

Jul 7, 2025

Delvin Ray Lansdown, son of the late Virgil and Amie "Dood" (Moore) Lansdown, was born December 18, 1949, in Hartville, Missouri, and passed away July 7, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri, at 75 years of age.

Delvin grew up and attended school in Hartville and graduated from Hartville High School. He was saved at an early age, and he rededicated his life...

Jul 5, 2025

Lola Faye (Weber) Thompson was born January 25, 1945, in her family home in Competition, Missouri, to her loving parents, Fred and Myrtle (Dowden) Weber. At the time of her passing on July 5, 2025, she was 80 years, 5 months, and 10 days when she drew her final breath on this earth, wrapped in the arms of her family...

Jul 3, 2025

Judy Diane (Daniel) Jones, daughter of Laverne Claude and Betty Sue Daniel, was born May 28, 1952, in Marysville, California, and departed this life on July 3, 2025, at her home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 73 years, 1 month, and 5 days.

At a young age, Judy moved from California to Hartville, Missouri, to live with her grandparents,...

Jul 1, 2025

Bradley Kirtlink Rosenthal, 69, of Seymour, Missouri—formerly of Clayton—passed away on July 1, 2025, at Cox Medical Center in Springfield.

Brad was born January 31, 1956, in Hannibal, Missouri, to Donald Eugene Rosenthal and Rebecca Kirtlink Rosenthal. He graduated from Hannibal High School in 1974, and soon after served his country in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his...

Jun 25, 2025

Shirley Ann (Guerin) Johnson was born on November 3, 1936, in Murray, Kentucky, to Eugene and Muncie Guerin. She departed this life on June 25, 2025, at Autumn Oaks in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 88.

A proud graduate of Murray High School, Class of 1955, Shirley was known for her spirit, leadership, and talent as the marching band...

Jun 11, 2025

Cherie June Gault, daughter of the late James Robert Cravens and Sherri Phyllis (Hayes) Cravens, was born July 27, 1977, in Chicago, Illinois. She passed away on June 11, 2025, at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 47.

Cherie earned a Bachelor’s Degree in education. Children were drawn to her so she was a natural at teaching...

Jun 12, 2025

Ruth Ellen Wachholtz, daughter of the late Raymond Haggith and Joyce (Vogel) Kapke, was born July 18, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She departed this life on June 12, 2025, at the Hartville Care Center in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of 69.

Ruth served in the United States Army. In her later years, she enjoyed gardening, working on her farm in...

Jul 2, 2025

In honor of Robert, you may send flowers or make a memorial contribution to the Dawson Building Fund or Boys Town of America in care of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home.

Robert Frank Knotts - affectionately known as Bob, Bobbie, or Robbie - peacefully passed away at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, on July 2nd at 12:02 a.m., surrounded by his beloved...

Jul 1, 2025

Wanda Gail Noel, daughter of the late John Richard Shaw and Evelyn Margaret (Smith) Shaw, was born January 20, 1955, in Cabool, Missouri. She entered in to heavenly rest on July 1, 2025, at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 70.

Wanda was widely known for her years working at Walmart in Mountain Grove. She was devoted...

Jun 29, 2025

Jimmie Jasper Ellis, son of the late Earl and Bess (Hutsell) Ellis, was born on May 20, 1925, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and passed on June 29, 2025. He was 100 years old.

After graduating from Mountain Grove High School, Jimmie enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served at the end of World War II. While he was stationed...

Jun 29, 2025

Charlotte Mae Ward, daughter of the late Elsie Mae Dudley and Jim Hawkins, was born on June 6, 1946, in Webster County, Missouri, and departed this life on June 29, 2025, at her home in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of 79.

Charlotte grew up in Niangua, Missouri, and Fordland, Missouri. She worked in several factories throughout the years, including H.D....

Jun 28, 2025

Clarence Edward (Edd with two D's) Higby was born in Wright County, Missouri on April 11, 1943. He was the son of George and Opal Higby. Raised on a small farm North of Mountain Grove, he was fourth in line of the Higby kids: Jerry, Georgia, James, Kay, Janis, Peggy, Pamela, and baby Patricia who died in infancy.

Being raised dirt...

Jun 27, 2025

Mary Joann Daugherty passed away in her home June 27, 2025, with her loving family by her side. She was born on January 6, 1938, to Joseph N. and Fern A. (Vedder) Smith. Mary was the oldest of nine children.

She married Charles Schweighauser on August 18, 1956, and they had four daughters together, Marsha, Marcella, Carmen, and Tina. Later in...

Jun 27, 2025

Ronald Neal “Ron” Lancaster

Ronald Neal Lancaster, lovingly known as Ron or Ronnie, of Mansfield, Missouri, passed away on June 27, 2025, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri, at the age of 71.

Ron was born on June 7, 1954, in Fort Hood, Texas, to the late Bob and Betty Lancaster. In 1967, his family settled on a farm in the...

Jun 25, 2025

Eric Wayne Jones, son of Wayne Jarrett Jones and Shirley Ann (Hastings) Jones, was born January 23, 1978, in Houston, Missouri. He left this earth on June 25, 2025, to be with our Lord. He had been suffering from health issues for some time and was a very quiet and soft-spoken man so not many knew of his problems.

Eric grew...