Recent Obituaries

Mar 11, 2025

Mar 10, 2025

Kaleb Kurtis Affholder, son of Tara (Curtis) Affholder and the late David Affholder, was born on July 8, 1987, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away unexpectedly on March 10, 2025, at his home near Mountain Grove, Missouri, at 37 years of age.

Kaleb grew up in the Mountain Grove area. He attended elementary school and middle school at Mountain Grove public...

Mar 10, 2025

Barbara Jean (Haehnlein) Lovelace, daughter of the late Charles and Catherine (Schearer) Haehnlein, was born March 19, 1942, in Chicago, Illinois. She passed away March 10, 2025, at Springfield Villa in Springfield, Missouri, at 82 years, 11 months, and 19 days of age.

Barbara was a homemaker most of her married life and enjoyed taking care of her family. She loved...

Mar 5, 2025

Ura Charles Hardin, a devoted man of faith, family, and service, passed away at the age of 99 on March 5th, 2025, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. Born on October 21, 1925, in Texas County, Missouri, Ura lived a life marked by hard work, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to his faith and community. Ura was a descendant of Sam Hardin,...

Mar 12, 2025

Bonnie Woods, of Fordland, Missouri, was born on December 14, 1945, in Galloway, Missouri, to George and Alta Liles. She departed this Earth on March 12, 2025, at the age of 79.

Bonnie was a 1963 graduate of Logan-Rogersville High School. On December 15, 1963, she married the love of her life, Tom Woods, Sr., and together they built a life...

Mar 10, 2025

Willow Grace Whited

The family has requested that memorial donations be made to the family instead of flowers to help with expenses c/o Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home.

Mar 6, 2025

Nassrollah Aliabadi or "Nassi" was born on November 6, 1947, in Tehran, Iran. He departed this life on March 6, 2025, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 77.

Nassi's journey began in the beautiful countryside of Northern Iran. He was strong-willed and determined even in his youth. He spent his teen years in Germany where he had many adventures...

Mar 3, 2025

Elizabeth (Morales) Saleh was born on July 30, 1967, in Chicago, Illinois to Ricardo and Alicia Morales. She died on March 3, 2025, after a battle with cancer. She was 57 years old.

During her lifetime, she spent many hours on her favorite pastime of crafting. She had an eye and talent for creating pieces that the family have treasured through...

Mar 2, 2025

Antonios “Tony” Serghides was born January 16, 1947, on the island of Cyprus. He finished elementary school in his village of Philousa and through determined effort attended high school in a neighboring city.

Tony first came to the United States as a foreign exchange student to a loving family in Santa Paula, California. When that year was over he returned to...

Mar 1, 2025

James Paul Payton, son of Paul R. and Grace (Hamon) Payton, was born January 29, 1946, in Escalon, California. He passed away March 1, 2025, in Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was 79 years, 1 month, and 1 day of age.

James met Gale Lynn Azevedo at a school dance at the age of twelve and they’ve been together ever...

Feb 27, 2025

Harvey Thomas Atchison was born Thursday, August 21, 1941, in Huggins, Missouri, to Tommy Atchison and Nellie (McGowen) Atchison. He passed away February 27, 2025, peacefully at Autumn Oaks Caring Center. He was 83 years, 7 months, and 6 days of age. 

Harvey traveled to Porterville, California, to work in the grape vineyards and later worked for Krum Dairy. He met...

Feb 26, 2025

Patricia Sue Hodges was born was born February 4, 1956, in Seagoville, Texas, to Delmar and Maxine (Hammons) Hodges and passed away suddenly at her home in Mountain Grove, February 26, 2025, at 69 years of age.

Although Patsy was born in Texas, she spent most of her life in Missouri. She was a 1974 graduate of Kickapoo High School and...

Feb 26, 2025

Donald Junior Dugger was born on September 21, 1932, to Gurvis and Elsie (Welch) Dugger in Hartville, Missouri. He passed away on February 26, 2025, at his home, at the age of 92 years, 5 months, and 5 days.

 He married Sarrah “Naomi” Ratterree on August 29, 1957. They were blessed with two daughters, Karen Sue and Teresa Kay.

 Don had been...

Feb 23, 2025

Courtney Lynn Hensley, daughter of John and Judy (Bernard) Bray, was born June 12, 1981, in Lebanon, Missouri. She unexpectedly passed away on February 23, 2025, at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 43.

Courtney graduated from the Mountain Grove Christian Academy in 1999. She was united in marriage to Tyler Hensley on September 17, 2005, in...

Feb 23, 2025

John Gary Moritz, son of the late George and Mary (Stecker) Moritz, was born June 3, 1943, in Buckhart, Missouri, and passed away February 23, 2025, at Cox Health in Springfield, Missouri, at 81 years of age.

John was raised in Buckhart near Dora and graduated from Dora High School in 1961, where he enjoyed playing basketball and participating in school...

Feb 22, 2025

Jesse Lee Bright was born on July 11, 1990, in Springfield, Missouri, to Terry and Anita (Rippee) Bright. He departed this life suddenly on February 22, 2025.

He enjoyed an eventful life growing up in Ava, Missouri. Playing Poker, making music with his guitar, watching old movies, and bowling were among some of his favorite and varying activities. He was very...

Feb 22, 2025

Tammy Diane (Emerick) Blackburn, daughter of Lawrence and Donna (Ridenour) Emerick, was born December 3, 1965, in Springfield, Missouri. She passed away February 22, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, at 59 years of age.

 We gather here to celebrate the beautiful life of Tammy—a woman whose faith, creativity, and kindness left a mark on all who knew...

Feb 22, 2025

Elvira Corrine “Ellie” Swofford, daughter of the late Randall Elliot Satterfield and Marie Fern (Scouby) Swofford, was born January 31, 1951, in High Gate, Missouri. She passed away on February 22, 2025, at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 74.

Following high school, Ellie began working as a cook for Elms Restaurant in St. James. She then...

Feb 22, 2025

Robert “Brent” Benson was born August 28, 1978, in Clovis, New Mexico, to Mike and Karen (Dugger) Benson. He departed this life, into the arms of Jesus, on February 22, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 46.

With the exception of a few years in New Mexico, Brent spent all of his life on the family...

Feb 21, 2025

Warren Arthur Plunk, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend, was born on July 31, 1941, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, to Zula Tate and Arthur Plunk. Warren departed this life on February 21, 2025. He was 83 years, 6 months, and 21 days of age.

Warren’s life was a testament to love, service, and kindness. Those who knew him were...