Recent Obituaries
Gene Lathrom
Jan 1, 2024
Carlos Eugene “Gene” Lathrom, son of the late Harvey and Ada Lathrom (Carder), was born on February 7, 1935, in Green Mountain, Missouri, and departed this life on January 1, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. He was 88 years, 10 months, and 25 days of age.
Gene worked as a dairy farmer, but also worked for Brown Shoe Company for many years....
Kathern Miller
Dec 29, 2023
Kathern Ann Miller, most commonly known as Kathy, passed away peacefully in her home on December 29, 2023, at the age of 60 years and 6 days.
Kathy was born on December 23, 1963, in Salem, Arkansas, to Bill Jackson and Barbara (McClure) Jackson.
When Kathy left us, she was healed from all the pain and suffering that she endured...
Malvin Nezat
Dec 29, 2023
Malvin Arcine Nezat, Sr., was born November 21, 1939, in Port Barre, Louisiana, and departed this life on December 29, 2023, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 84 years, 1 month, and 8 days.
On May 4, 1990, he was united in marriage to Gladys Gellenbeck Averett.
Malvin was preceded in death by his parents, Joseph...
Clara Jones
Dec 28, 2023
Clara (Duggan) Jones, daughter of the late Alfred and Chlora (Buhler) Duggan, was born June 5, 1935, in Mansfield, Missouri, and departed this life December 28, 2023, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was 88 years, 6 months, and 23 days of age.
Clara was united in marriage to Rabron Jones on September 25, 1954, and three...
James Dean Brooke
Dec 26, 2023
James Dean Brooke, son of Dale Dean Brooke and Mary Lee (Spitler) Brooke, was born January 31, 1957, in Woodlake, California, and departed this life December 26, 2023, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 66 years, 10 months, and 25 days.
He was united in marriage to Anna Keeling and to this union a...
Lyle "Dennis" Woods
Dec 26, 2023
Lyle “Dennis” Woods, son of the late Orpha Otis and Mary Magdaline (Frisbee) Woods, was born July 1, 1939, in Douglas County, Missouri, and departed this life December 26, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 84.
Dennis grew up in Douglas County. He served his country in the United States Army in 1957. He was united in marriage to...
Mary Moore
Dec 24, 2023
Mary Roanna (Rumfelt) Moore, who was loved and called Mama by her children and GrandMary by her grandchildren, departed her loving family on December 24, 2023. She was 80 years, 9 months, and 27 days of age.
She was born February 27, 1943, in Embree, Missouri, in Wright County, to Dorman A. and LaVern (Fletcher) Rumfelt. Mary was saved at an...
Eugene Gallion
Dec 22, 2023
Eugene “Gene” Gallion, son of Virgil Gallion and Mae (Kleier) Gallion was born July 29, 1931, in Seymour, Missouri, and departed this life December 22, 2023, at his home in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 92 years, 4 months, and 23 days.
On October 25, 1952, he was united in marriage to Lillian “Dee” Cole, and to this union 2...
Ivan Kravchenko
Dec 21, 2023
Ivan Kravchenko, was born July 8, 1958, in Shymkent, Kazakhstan, and departed this life December 21, 2023, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 65 years, 5 months, and 13 days of age.
Ivan grew up and attended school in Kazakhstan. He married Olga Wurch in 1979 and two daughters were born to this union. The family moved to...
Tommie "Tom" Ince
Dec 15, 2023
Tommie Ralph Ince, son of the late Clarence and Frona (Cook) Ince, was born May 16, 1932, at Fordland, Missouri, and departed this life December 15, 2023, at his home near Fordland, Missouri. He was 91 years, 6 months, and 30 days of age.
Tom grew up and attended school at a one-room schoolhouse north of Fordland, Missouri. After school, he...
Gary Hicks
Dec 13, 2023
Gary Lee Hicks, son of the late Delbert Cecil and Edna (Ford) Hicks, was born February 20, 1951, in Hartville, Missouri, and passed from this life December 13, 2023, in Cabool, Missouri, at the age of 72.
Gary loved to hunt, fish, metal detect, and ride his 4-wheeler. He was very proud of his woodworking skills.
Gary was saved as a young...
Brent Cravens
Dec 12, 2023
Brent Cravens, son of James Cravens and Wanda (Lorenz) Cravens, was born May 1, 1971, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life December 12, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 52 years, 7 months, and 11 days.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Wanda Blankenship, brothers, Greg Cravens and Craig Cravens.
Brent is survived by...
Johnnie "Sandy" Dalton
Dec 10, 2023
Johnnie “Sandy” Louise Dalton departed this life December 10, 2023. Her love transcended to many throughout her precious life. She was born in Durant, Oklahoma, to Shuller and Francis Grant, on April 4, 1952.
She married the love of her life, Dale Clinton Dalton, on October 14, 1968. They shared precious memories and life’s trials and tribulations by each other’s side...
Pauline Taylor
Dec 9, 2023
Mrs. Edna “Pauline” (McDaniel) Taylor of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Saturday, December 9, 2023, at Quail Creek Skilled Nursing Facility, Springfield, MO. She was born November 19, 1920, in Clarksburg, MO, to Edward Roy and Anna Lee (Albin) McDaniel. On January 26, 1952, she was united in marriage to Dale B. Taylor in Kansas City, MO.
Pauline graduated from Russellville High...
Brenda Blacketer
Dec 7, 2023
Brenda (Trout) Blacketer, 77, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, passed away on December 7, 2023, near her hometown.
Born January 4, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri, Brenda was the second of three daughters born to Margaret Trout of Lebanon, Missouri. She graduated from Lebanon High School and moved to Kansas City, Missouri, where she worked as a buyer for Hallmark Cards for over...
Michael Dean Napier
Dec 7, 2023
In the grand theater of life, Mike Dean Napier took his final bow on December 7, 2023, at his home in rural Mansfield, Missouri. Born on February 24, 1963, in Marshfield, Missouri, he spent 60 years orchestrating pranks, spreading laughter, and cultivating a garden of love.
Mike was the son of Billy Dean Napier and Shirley Ann (Easley) Napier, a tribute...
Allen Lee Christensen
Dec 6, 2023
Allen Lee Christensen, son of the late Francis Walter and Bertha Alice (O’Clair) Christensen, was born December 28, 1941, in Royal, Iowa, and passed away December 6, 2023, at his home in Douglas County, Missouri. He was 81 years, 11 months, and 9 days of age.
Allen spent his early childhood in the Royal, Iowa, area before his family moved to...
Sheryl Prather
Dec 5, 2023
Sheryl Prather, age 55, of Hartville, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 5, 2023. She was born on December 22, 1967, in Sacramento, California to Frances Stroud and Joe Shaw.
She married her husband of 27 years, Wayne, on May 29, 1996. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family, doing any kind of craft you could...
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