Recent Obituaries

Oct 25, 2024

Oct 28, 2024

Donzella Strunk, 82 of Mountain Grove, Missouri, was born July 30, 1942, in the Lynchburg area to Earl and Violet (Sirdoreus) Mings. She passed away October 28, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. 

Donzella professed her faith in Christ at a young age. She excelled in school and was known for her volleyball skills at Plato High School. Her abilities earned...

Oct 26, 2024

Earnest Dwight Branstetter of Batesville, Arkansas, departed this life October 26, 2024, at the age of 85 years, 1 month, and 25 days.

He was born September 1, 1939, near Hartville, Missouri; the third child of Vergil and Eula (Mitchell) Branstetter.

Dwight was united in marriage to the love of his life, Rachel Shaw, on July 25, 1957, and to this union...

Oct 23, 2024

Christina Maria Thompson, daughter of the late Silbestre Maldonado and Josie Elnora Mae (Wycoff) Villarreal, was born March 31, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio, and departed this life October 23, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at 66 years of age. 

Christina grew up and attended school in Toledo, Ohio. She graduated from Woodward High School with the class of 1976....

Oct 22, 2024

Billy Joe Austin, born on November 23, 1931, in Wright County, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He held his love for the Lord, family, and friends close to his heart and lived a life devoted to serving Christ and sharing that love with others.

On July 1, 1956, Billy was united in marriage...

Oct 17, 2024

Peggy Marie (Tuders) Walker was born May 23, 1967, to Catherine (Stephenson) Riley and David Tuders in Wichita, Kansas, and left this life on October 17, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri.

The love and devotion Peggy had for her family was remarkable and unlike any other, her passion was doing for her children and making as many wonderful moments as she could...

Oct 14, 2024

Sandra Kay Young, daughter of Samuel Nelson and Delores (Vanhorn) Nelson, was born February 17, 1951, in Kearney, Nebraska, and departed this life October 14, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 73 years.

On December 23, 1969, she was united in marriage to Darrell Young and to this union 4 children were born.

She was preceded in...

Oct 13, 2024

 William “Willy” Farris, son of William Farris and Irene (Hale) Baney was born October 3, 1957, in Kennewick, Washington, and departed this life October 13, 2024, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 67 years old.

 He was united in marriage to Patty Barber on November 28, 1975, and to this union 5 children were born.

 He...

Oct 13, 2024

Betty Jo Browitt, daughter of the late Bill and Dessie Kelley, was born on February 1, 1942. She departed this earthly life into the arms of her savior on October 13, 2024, at the age of 82 years. 

Betty grew up in the Hartville, Missouri, area and attended Dry Branch School. She was united in marriage to Jerry Browitt on September...

Oct 11, 2024

Meridel Ruth Lingo “Happy”, daughter of Paul Martin Clark Dilley and Dorothy Maud (Cary) Dilley was born February 5, 1938, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life October 11, 2024, in her home in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 86.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Dilley and Dorothy Buchanan; great-grandson, Noah Auwarter; brothers, Cary Buchanan and...

Oct 11, 2024

Arnold Leroy Parsons, Sr., son of the late David and Pearlie (Hill) Parsons, was born January 21, 1944, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and departed this life October 11, 2024, in Doniphan, Missouri. He was 80 years, 8 months, and 20 days of age.

Arnold grew up around the Mountain Grove area. He married Judy Volner and nine children were born to...

Oct 10, 2024

Harvey Joseph Underwood, son of the late Paul E., Sr and Clara Edith (Love) Underwood, was born September 21, 1950, in Seymour, Missouri, and passed away October 10, 2024, at his home in Seymour. He was 74 years and 19 days of age.

 Harvey was born and raised in Seymour. He attended school in Seymour and graduated from Seymour High School...

Oct 9, 2024

Hershel Wilbert Smith, son of the late Clyde and Beulah (Maggard) Smith, was born the first of nine children on September 22, 1930, in the community of Cedar Grove, Missouri, near Big Creek, east of Raymondville. Hershel passed away from this life October 9, 2024, at the home of his daughter in Springfield, Missouri, at 94 years and 17 days...

Oct 7, 2024

With heavy hearts, we share the passing of Autumn Brooke Holt, a vibrant and beautiful 15-year-old who brought light and laughter to all who knew her. Autumn’s short life was well-lived, but as they say, you always seem to lose the beautiful ones.

Autumn was a delightful paradox—a free spirit with contagious laughter, a Barbie girl, and an adventurous soul. Her...

Oct 7, 2024

Gregory "Greg" F. Dickbernd of Mountain Grove, Missouri, passed away peacefully October 7, 2024, at the age of 61.

He was born in St. Charles, Missouri, on July 5, 1963, to James and June (Eilers) Dickbernd.

Greg graduated from St. Charles High School and went on to work for Dobbs Food Services at St. Louis Lambert airport before moving to Mountain Grove...

Oct 7, 2024

Betty Jo Jarrett, daughter of the late Roy and Mary (Burdick) Mitchell, was born June 20, 1958, in Norwood, Missouri. She departed this life on October 7, 2024, in Cabool, Missouri, at the age of 66.

Betty grew up on the family farm near Hartville and attended school in Mountain Grove. She began working for the Brown Shoe Company. When the...

Oct 6, 2024

Karen “Fae” (Upshaw) Krider, daughter of the late Morton Henry and Mabel Mae (Shannon) Upshaw, was born October 4, 1946, in Denlow, Missouri. She passed away on October 6, 2024, surrounded by her family at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. She was 78 years and 2 days old.

Fae married Lonnie Krider on October 12, 1968, in Champion, Missouri. They made...

Oct 4, 2024

Michael Warren Watson, the youngest child of Warren and Willa Watson, was born on the 20th of August, 1954, in Springfield, Missouri, and went home to be with our Lord Jesus on Friday, the 4th of October, 2024, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. 

Mike graduated from Fordland High School with the class of 1972. Mike married his high school...

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...

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...