Recent Obituaries

Apr 24, 2024

Christopher Wilson, a dedicated beef cattle farmer, Army veteran, and nature enthusiast, passed away on April 24, 2024, in Vanzant, Missouri. He was born on July 18, 1947, in Imperial Beach, California, to Daniel and Laveta (Poor) Wilson.  Christopher led a fulfilling life centered around his love for agriculture and the great outdoors. As a beef cattle farmer, he worked...

Apr 23, 2024

Robert Byler went to be with Jesus on April 23, 2024. He leaves behind his wife of 61 years, Lydia (Byler) Byler. He was the father of Robert Dale (Sharon Miller), Virginia (DavidMiller), Darlene (Murray Schrock), Barbie, and Dan (Jan Graber).

 

Robert W. Byler was born in Dover, Delaware, on February 9, 1940, to William A. Byler and Jemima D. (Yoder)...

Apr 22, 2024

William Donald “Bub” Calhoun, son of the late William “Bill” and Donna Calhoun, was born November 21, 1954, in Mansfield, Missouri, and departed this life April 22, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 69 years, 5 months, and 1 day.

Don was united in marriage to Robin Brooke on April 16, 1973. They recently celebrated their...

Apr 21, 2024

Donna Faye (Cornelius) Embrey, daughter of the late Leslie Luther and Louise Katherine (Peters) Cornelius, was born March 7, 1936, in Douglas County, Missouri, and passed away April 21, 2024, at her residence in Seymour, Missouri.

She was 88 years, 1 month, and 14 days of age.

 

Donna grew up in the Douglas County, Missouri, area and graduated from Seymour High School...

Apr 20, 2024

In lieu of flowers, Micah would have wanted friends and family to donate to things of the kingdom. She was passionate about discipleship, community, and missions. All funds will be divided between Kito Community Development Program in Uganda and Armored Outreach in Sweet Springs, MO. 

https://www.paypal.me/armoredoutreach 

Micah Beth Elfrink was born August 14, 1988, in Branson, Missouri, and went to be with...

Apr 20, 2024

Diana Kay Sartor, daughter of the late Luther and Cleo (Dugger) Moore, was born December 12, 1949, in Mansfield, Missouri, and passed from this life April 20, 2024, at her home near, Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was 74 years, 4 months, and 8 days of age.

Kay worked many years for the Brown Shoe Company. When the factory closed she became...

Apr 19, 2024

Byron Keith Dugger was born June 15, 1974, in Exeter, California, to Carol (Dugger) Johnston, and passed away April 19, 2024, at his home in Lexington, Missouri, at the age of 49.

 

Byron had a few jobs in his short life. He worked construction, washed trucks and trailers, was a welder at the steel plant in Mansfield, Missouri, and spent a...

Apr 18, 2024

Christene Joy Shull (Todd) was born on February 8th, 1951.  Joy, as she was known to everyone, departed this life on April 18th, 2024.  She was born to Walter and Golda Todd in Niangua, Missouri.   Early in her life she committed her life to the Lord and was baptized into the Church of Christ.  She continued her daily walk with...

Apr 12, 2024

Douglas Lee Cantrell, beloved husband, father, brother, son, and friend, went on to be with his Lord and Savior on April 12, 2024. Doug was born on October 21, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Duaine and Rebecca (Shores) Cantrell. He was 54 years, 5 months, and 22 days of age.

 

A devoted Christian, Doug's faith was a cornerstone of his life....

Apr 10, 2024

Jerry Keith Miller went to meet our Savior on the evening of April 10, 2024. He was born April 5, 1939, to William “Bill” and Edna Miller in Clemons, Iowa. The family re-located to Seymour, Missouri, where he graduated from Seymour High School in 1956. He was always proud of his position with the Seymour Tigers basketball team. 

 

During his adult...

Apr 10, 2024

            Carolyn Joan Meigs, Hartville, Missouri, departed this life on April 10th, 2024, at the age of 86 years and 5 months, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was born on November 25th, 1937, in Hartville, Missouri, to Cecil Buck and Audrey Smith Buck. She attended Hartville High School for a time before the family moved...

Apr 8, 2024

 

           Jesse Earl Paxton, Mansfield native, farmer, landscaper, musician, theologian, mentor, son, husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, cousin, friend… Christian. Jesse was a Christian first and foremost and he went home to be with Jesus, his Savior he longed to see, on Monday afternoon, April 8, 2024.

Jesse Earl Paxton, born August 10, 1954, in Springfield, Missouri,...

Apr 7, 2024

Memorial Services for Brandy will be held at a later date and place to be determined.

Apr 5, 2024

Alexander Leroy Wolfe was born March 11, 1955, in Lamar, Missouri, to Arthur and Ruth (Mcguirk) Wolfe. Leroy went home to be with our Lord and Savior April 5, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, at the age of 69. Leroy is preceded in death by his parents, Arthur and Ruth Wolfe; his father and mother in law, George and Irene Zimmerman;...

Apr 3, 2024

Stephen Reed Plumb, son of Stephen Andrew Plumb, Jr. and Edna May (Hendricks) Plumb, was born January 31, 1945, in Davenport, Iowa, and departed this life April 3, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 79 years, 2 months, and 2 days.

     He was united in marriage to Judyann Frazier, and she preceded him in...

Apr 2, 2024

Rena Zimmerman, daughter of the late Chulce and Mayme (Reser) Mainus, was born January 1, 1957, in Mansfield, Missouri. She passed from this life April 2, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 67.Rena, referred to as "Reenie" by family and close friends, grew up in Ava, Missouri, and even attended school there, sometimes. But, not very often so,...

Apr 1, 2024

Anita Claire (Henley) Buchanan, cherished wife, mother, grandmother, and sister, peacefully passed away on April 1st, 2024, in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 83 years, 6 months, and 5 days of age.

 

Born on September 27th, 1940, in Augusta, Illinois, to Bert and Marie (Law) Henley, Anita attended Colona Grade School and United Township High School in East Moline, Illinois. 

 

At...

Mar 31, 2024

James Lee Roberts, son of the late James Byron and Hazel (Westfall) Roberts, was born February 4, 1935, in Bucyrus, Missouri, and passed away March 31, 2024, in Ozarks Methodist Manor in Marionville, Missouri. He was 89 years, 1 month, and 29 days of age.

 

James married Beverly Bowers on June 18, 1954, and three daughters, Robin, Tami, and Amber, were...

Mar 29, 2024

Mar 27, 2024

Jamie Lynne Holloway, daughter of Jody and Janet (Sanders) Whitehill, was born April 22, 1994, in Springfield, Missouri, and tragically passed from this life March 27, 2024, following a traffic accident. She was 29 years, 11 months, and 5 days of age.

Jamie loved big and with everything that she had. She had a servant’s heart and she could often be...