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William Dennis Goodwin

William Dennis Goodwin

Sep 27, 2024

William “Dennis” Goodwin (Age 82) passed away at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, on Friday, September 27, following an 8-year decline that began with a stroke in August of 2016. Dennis was the fourth of five boys born to Boyd and Mabel (Purtle) Goodwin. He was born in the small community of Deepwater, Missouri, on June 8, 1942. 

The first nine...

Jimmie Crewse

Jimmie Crewse

Oct 3, 2024

Jimmie Dean Crewse, son of the late Edward Johnson and Hattie Jane (Greenlee) Crewse, was born August 12, 1936, in Astoria, Missouri. He passed from this life October 3, 2024, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 88.

Jimmie worked at the Fordick factory in Mountain Grove until being drafted by the United States Army. Jimmie served in the Army...

Patsy Bradshaw

Patsy Bradshaw

Sep 30, 2024

Patsy Ruth Bradshaw, daughter of the late Roy and Frances Johnson, was born May 9, 1938, and departed this life September 30, 2024. She was 86 years of age.

Patsy was united in marriage to Lloyd Ray Bradshaw on June 29, 1958 in Norwood, Missouri. Seven children were born to this union. They raised their family in Campbell, California, and moved...

Norma Jean Jeffreys

Norma Jean Jeffreys

Sep 27, 2024

Norma Jean Jeffreys, 89, passed away peacefully on September 27 from kidney cancer. 

Norma was born to Harold and Joy (Carrell) Wallin on November 25, 1934 in China, Missouri. She was raised in the South Fork area where she attended 1st-8th grade taking second and third grade in the same year. She graduated from West Plains High School in 1951 at...

Evelyn Lorene Van Ness

Evelyn Lorene Van Ness

Sep 27, 2024

Evelyn Davis Van Ness was the sixth of seven children born to James Madison “Mack” and Laura Ellen Douglas Davis, at the family farm in Wright County, Missouri, on June 26, 1930. She left her earthly home to be with her Lord on September 27, 2024.

 Evelyn gave her life to the Lord and on the fourth Sunday in October 1941,...

Patricia "Patty" Padgett

Patricia "Patty" Padgett

Sep 27, 2024

Patricia Ann Padgett, daughter of Thomas and Donna (Baker) Padgett, was born August 20, 1967, in Elkhorn, Wisconsin. She went to her home in Heaven on September 27, 2024, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was 57 years, 1 month, and 7 days of age.

From the time Patty was born, she was an overcomer. She wasn’t supposed to live past her...

Floyd L Craig

Floyd L Craig

Sep 26, 2024

Floyd Lee Craig was born December 26, 1943, in Hartville, Missouri, to Albert and Rosa Craig, and departed this life on September 26, 2024. 

Floyd was born into a Christian home. His parents taught him the Bible and the value of living by its words. He was saved and baptized at a young age, and became a lifelong member of Little...

Van Wade Elliott

Van Wade Elliott

Sep 26, 2024

Van Wade Elliott, a beloved figure in our community, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on September 26, 2024. He was born in Festus, Missouri to Will and Velma (Penner) Elliott, where Will worked as chief herdsman on Selma Farms. They returned to the Vanzant community where his parents grew up. He began his education at Coble one-room...

Wilma Pauline Mincks

Wilma Pauline Mincks

Sep 24, 2024

Wilma Pauline Mincks, daughter of the late Willis Eugene and Rosetta Etta (Gourley) Dudley was born April 2, 1949, in Niangua, Missouri, and passed away September 24, 2024, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. She was 75 years, 5 months, and 22 days of age.

 Pauline was the youngest of sixteen children. She grew up in Niangua and graduated...

AnnaMae Hutson

AnnaMae Hutson

Sep 24, 2024

Anna Mae (Sigman) Hutson, daughter of the late Ethel Mae (Altis) Sigman and Lawrence DewittSigman, was born June 15, 1943, in Williamsburg, Virginia. She was one of seven children. Anna departed this life on September 24, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by her family. She was 81 years, 3 months, and 9 days of age.

 Anna’s family moved from Virginia to...

Patricia Ivy

Patricia Ivy

Sep 19, 2024

     Patricia Rae Ivy, daughter of Issac Arnall and Judith “Judy” (Cogdill) Arnall was born April 20, 1960, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life September 19, 2024, in her home near Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 64 years.

     On September 17, 1977, she was united in marriage to Randy Ivy, and to this union 3 children...

Glen Horton

Glen Horton

Sep 19, 2024

Memorial services are pending.

Marvin Bell

Marvin Bell

Sep 16, 2024

Marvin Dole Bell, son of the late Elza and Julie (Bradshaw) Bell, was born May 2, 1934, in Bertha, Missouri. He passed away September 16, 2024, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 90.

Marvin attended grade school at Bertha. He later worked at a sawmill in the Gentryville area. Marvin was united in marriage to Shirley Byerlee on June...

Lorene Crewse

Lorene Crewse

Sep 12, 2024

Doris Lorene Crewse was born November 7, 1931, in Bendavis, Missouri, to Walter E. and Alma E. (Curtner) Shelley, the fifth of 16 children. She passed away September 12, 2024, at Hartville Care Center, Hartville, Missouri, at 92 years, 10 months, and 5 days of age.

Lorene married William Franklin Crewse on April 11, 1951. One son and one daughter were...

Willard Hill

Willard Hill

Sep 10, 2024

Willard Clayton Hill, son of the late Anthony and Harriet (Dodson) Hill, was born April 8, 1933, in a little cabin North of Mountain Grove on property that now belongs to Simpson Strawberry Farm. Willard was the youngest of twelve brothers and sisters. He passed away September 10, 2024, at home surrounded by family as he wanted.

 Willard lived most of...

Tina Donelson

Tina Donelson

Sep 8, 2024

Tina Rose Donelson passed peacefully with her family on September 8, 2024, at the age of 65.

Tina was born April 1, 1959, the daughter of Byron Beddingfield and Evamae Ilena Herrin Beddingfield. She married James Donelson December of 1977, and he preceded her in death. 

Tina is survived by three children: daughter, Misty Daily, sons, Billy Daily (Kristen Trotter) and Joshua...

Eric Ryan King

Eric Ryan King

Sep 5, 2024

Eric Ryan King, born on August 8, 1986, passed away on September 5, 2024, at the age of 38. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unforgettable memories. The beloved son of Brenda Cameron and Victor King, Eric was also a cherished brother, grandson, nephew, and friend to many. His time with us may have been brief, but...

Shirley Gauthier

Shirley Gauthier

Sep 5, 2024

Shirley Gauthier, daughter of the late George and Mable (Abbott) Hitchcock, was born October 15, 1935, in Haverhill, Massachusetts, and passed away September 5, 2024, at her home in Hartville, Missouri, at 88 years of age.

Shirley enjoyed family and music. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother.

Shirley’s siblings were Ronald, Freddy, Phyliss, Charlotte, Carl and June. She leaves behind...

Kenneth Bowers

Kenneth Bowers

Sep 2, 2024

Kenneth W. Bowers, son of the late Earl Bowers and Ruth (Denney) Fewin, was born June 7, 1935, in Webster County, Missouri, and departed this life September 2, 2024, at his residence in Fordland, Missouri. He was 89 years, 2 months, and 26 days of age.

Kenneth was born and raised in Webster County. He was united in marriage to Emma...

Katie Tetrick

Katie Tetrick

Sep 1, 2024

Katie Maxine Tetrick, daughter of the late Donald J. and Lillie May (Roadlander) Bradshaw, was born March 30, 1942, in Norwood, Missouri, and departed this life on September 1, 2024, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was 82 years, 5 months and 2 days of age. 

Katie grew up in the Norwood area, spent her childhood there, and graduated from Norwood...

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