Recent Obituaries

Dec 25, 2024

Mary Jo Sellars was born August 12, 1948, in Kansas City, Missouri, and passed away on December 25, 2024, in Clinton, Missouri, following a courageous battle with cancer. She was 76 years, 4 months, and 13 days of age.

Mary was a member of Straight up Ministries in Deepwater, Missouri, where she loved helping by passing out food to her church...

Dec 25, 2024

Memorial Contributions can be made to Macomb Cemetery

Dec 20, 2024

Brandi Michelle Delcour, daughter of Eddie Delcour and Lynette Ammons was born July 19, 1988, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life December 20, 2024, in Webster County, Missouri, from injuries received in an automobile accident, at the age of 36 years, 5 months, and 1 day. 

She was preceded in death by her husband, Chris Daley; and her grandmother, Nelda...

Dec 23, 2024

Dec 23, 2024

Robert Dee Hensley, “Bob, George,” of Fordland, Missouri, passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, on December 23, 2024, at 3:08 a.m.

He was born and raised in Hartville, Missouri, with his mother, Dessie Ann (Smith) Hensley and father, Everett H Hensley, along with his five older brothers, Dale, Glenn, Donnie, Morris, and...

Dec 20, 2024

Vera Josephine Esa, daughter of the late James Oris and Clara Gertrude "Gertie" (Keener) Worsham, was born on March 17, 1932, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and passed away on December 20, 2024. She was 92 years and 9 months of age.

Vera grew up in Mountain Grove and attended Mountain Grove High School. On May 27, 1949, she married her high...

Dec 19, 2024

Keith “Basil” Freeman, son of the late Earl and Charlotte (Gould) Freeman, was born July 22, 1970, in Guantanamo Bay, Cuba, and departed this life December 19, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, at 54 years of age after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

 Basil grew up in a military family, and lived in many different places growing up. He graduated...

Dec 17, 2024

After a life beautifully lived, Gloria Lynne Jackson left this life in the arms of her Heavenly Father on December 17, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love, laughter, and unwavering dedication to her family. 

Born January 23, 1963, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Ronald and Alberta Adams, Gloria grew up in the city before moving to a farm in the...

Dec 16, 2024

Linda Louise Benkert, of Vanzant, Mo, was ushered to her Savior’s side on Monday, December 16, 2024, at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, Mo. She now abides with her Lord more perfectly than ever before.

 Louise was born in Spokane, Washington on March 20, 1949, but she spent the majority of her life in southwest Missouri. It was there that she...

Dec 16, 2024

Clara C. Miller, daughter of Chris and Susie Anna (Miller) Gingerich, was born January 27, 1931, at Kalona, Iowa. She passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on December 16, 2024, at 5:12 PM at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri. She was 93 years, 10 months, and 19 days.

On January 18, 1951 she was united in marriage...

Dec 14, 2024

Grace Michelle Stover, daughter of Frank Jones and Ruth (Gilmore) Wallace was born June 9, 1963, and departed this life December 14, 2024, in her mother’s home near Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 61 years, 6 months, and 5 days.

 She was united in marriage to Jim Stover on November 8, 1989. She was preceded in death by her father;...

Dec 14, 2024

Kenneth Lee, son of the late Ray and Edith (Newberry) Lee, was born March 9, 1943, in Dogwood, Missouri. He passed away December 14, 2024, at his home in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 81.

 Kenneth was born and raised in Dogwood and attended Fairview School. He met Bonnie Sturdefant and they were united in marriage on October 22, 1961,...

Dec 12, 2024

Terry Duane Kinnison, son of the late Maurice M. and Marjorie Kinnison, was born September 18, 1944, and passed away December 12, 2024, at his home in Willow Springs, Missouri, at 80 years of age.

Terry was born and raised in Noble County, Indiana. He married Nina Donley on August 1, 1963. Four children were born to this union. Terry spent...

Dec 10, 2024

Lilyann Lee Sartor, daughter of Gavin Sartor and Tara Franks, was born and carried to Heaven in the arms of Jesus on December 10, 2024.

She is preceded in death by paternal great-grandparents, Wesley Sartor and Patricia Childress; maternal great-grandparents, Charlotte and Lotus Franks, Sr. and Larry Miller, Jr. 

Lilyann is survived by her parents, Gavin Sartor and Tara Franks; paternal grandparents,...

Dec 10, 2024

Cathy Jane Stacy, a beloved friend, sister, and aunt, entered into the arms of her Savior and Lord on December 10, 2024, at her home in Elkland, Missouri.

Born on November 10, 1955, in Dallas, Texas, Cathy was the cherished daughter of Opal (Jones) and C.F. Beller. She was preceded in death by her parents and her brothers, Joe Dean, Ronald...

Dec 10, 2024

Mary Ellen (Vanover) Allmon, was born January 20, 1942, on Midco Hill in Fremont, Missouri, to Hugh Dennis Vanover and Zelma (Greene) Vanover, the youngest of six children. She passed away December 10, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 82.

Mary grew up and attended school in Fremont until 1955 when her family moved to Mountain View, Missouri. She...

Dec 10, 2024

 Jerlene Lou E. “Jerrie” Wingo, daughter of Earl Chapman and Agatha Mae (Moody) Chapman was born November 30, 1938, in Corpus Christi, Texas, and departed this life December 10, 2024, at Glenwood Healthcare Center in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 86 years and 10 days.

She was united in marriage to Clifford Wingo and to this union four children were...

Dec 10, 2024

Doris Juanita (Hutsell) Allen was born on October 13,1939 in Wright County Missouri to the late Donald Ceril Hutsell and Margaret Lovel (Boykin) Hutsell and passed from this life December 10,2024. She was 85 years, 1 month, 27 days of age.

On March 29, 1957, Doris married Bobby Lee Allen in Wright County, Missouri. Three children were born to this union:...

Dec 9, 2024

Adam Michael Green, age 25, was born September 9, 1999, in Lamar, Missouri, and passed away unexpectedly Monday, December 9, 2024, at his home in Hartville, Missouri.

 He is survived by his parents, David and Virginia “Ginny” Green of Hartville, Missouri, two brothers, Jeremy Sartin and his wife, Danielle, of Aurora, Missouri, and Cody Wiedekind of Clever, Missouri, six sisters, Tiffany...

Dec 8, 2024

With heavy hearts, the family of Peggy Erlene Westfall announces her peaceful passing on December 8, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on December 15, 1939, in Los Angeles, California, Peggy was a shining light to all who knew her, embodying love, grace, and compassion. 

 Though she spent her early years in Los Angeles, Peggy was always the gal from...