Recent Obituaries
Carl Dowden
Aug 5, 2023
Carl Eugene Dowden, son of the late Alfred “Al” and Amanda (Crisp) Dowden was born June 12, 1927, near Manes, Missouri, and passed away in the same house where he was born, on August 5, 2023, at 96 years, 1 month, and 25 days of age.
In 1949, Carl married Alice Jewel Allen. Four children were born to this union, Connie,...
Joe Austin
Aug 5, 2023
Joe Austin, son of the late Elmer “Bill” and Lou Etta (Grimes) Austin, was born August 5, 1933 in Rayborn, Missouri, and departed this life August 5, 2023, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 90.
Joe was the youngest of five children. He attended school in Mountain Grove where he played football and was active in choir and glee...
Douglas Wayne Walker
Aug 4, 2023
Douglas Wayne Walker, son of Melvin Douglas Walker and Gracie Lee (Jones) Walker, was born February 3, 1975, in Turlock, California, and departed this life August 4, 2023, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 48 years, 6 months, and 1 day surrounded by his family.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents, R.D....
James Charles Turley, Sr.
Aug 3, 2023
James Charles Turley, son of the late James Richard and Bertha Pauline (Bartlet) Turley, was born May 28, 1952, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and passed away August 3, 2023, at his home in Mountain Grove. He was 71 years, 2 months, and 6 days of age.
James was raised in Wright and Douglas Counties. He worked as a logger his entire...
Alex Noble
Jul 26, 2023
South Alex Noble, son of the late South and Virginia (Hedin) Noble, was born December 6, 1969, in Chicago, Illinois, and passed away July 26, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was 53 years, 7 months, and 20 days of age.
Alex moved to Mountain Grove, Missouri, with his family in 1972, when he was two years old. He...
Gene Lee
Jul 26, 2023
Lowell Eugene “Gene” Lee, son of Robert C. Lee and Gladys M. (Pool) Lee was born January 11, 1936, in rural Douglas County, near Ava, Missouri, and departed this life July 26, 2023, at his home in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 87 years, 6 months, and 15 days.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Diana Lee, his...
Fern Belle Fitzhugh
Jul 13, 2023
Fern Belle Fitzhugh, age 99, passed away July 13, 2023, in Sonshine Manor in Republic, Missouri. She was born Fern Belle Ragsdale on July 26, 1923, in the hills of the Ozarks to Minnie and Dick Ragsdale. She had two brothers and eight sisters.
Fern married Garland Fitzhugh Sr. whom she met in Kansas City, Missouri.
Fern graduated from Cabool High School...
Lois Causey
Jul 11, 2023
Lois Elaine Causey, daughter of the late Murrell and Ruby (Weatherman) Sanders, was born February 19, 1957, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and departed this life July 11, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri, following a short illness. She was 66 years, 4 months, and 22 days of age.
Lois grew up and went to school in Cabool, Missouri. She was united in marriage...
Helen Geraldine Cravens
Jul 9, 2023
Helen Geraldine (Rader) Cravens
There will be a private Memorial Service held at a later date.
Ian Hogan
Jul 9, 2023
Ian Avery Hogan, son of Sheila Hamrick and the late Bruce Hogan, was born March 30, 1998, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life July 9, 2023, near Ava, Missouri. He was 25 years, 3 months, and 10 days of age.
Ian was raised in the Hartville, Missouri, area and attended Hartville Schools. He graduated from Hartville High School with the...
Shawn Roy
Jul 8, 2023
Shawn Solan Roy, son of Mick and Veronica Roy, was born June 30, 1979, in Fort Worth, Texas, and passed away July 8, 2023, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri. He was 44 years and 8 days of age.
Shawn was a loving son, brother, and uncle, who will be missed very much. He loved the game of soccer and loved...
Josephine Philpott
Jul 8, 2023
Josephine (Kellum) Philpott, age 75, passed away in Ava, Missouri, on July 8, 2023, with family by her side. Josephine was born October 22, 1947, in Three Brothers, Arkansas, to John and Velma Kellum. Josephine was one of ten siblings. Her family later settled on a small farm north of Mansfield, Missouri. Josephine attended Mansfield High School and was the...
Jim Jenkins
Jul 6, 2023
Jimmie R. Jenkins, Sr., son of the late William “Ray” and Ella “Mae” (Holmes) Jenkins, was born March 30, 1940, and passed July 6, 2023, at his home in Fordland, Missouri. He was 83 years, 3 months, and 7 days of age.
Jim attended school in Fordland, Missouri, and graduated from Fordland High School in 1959. He joined the United States...
Jackie Lynn Walker
Jul 5, 2023
Jackie Lynn Walker, son of the late Harry and Norma (Bruce) Walker, was born November 25, 1951, in Fairfield, Illinois, and passed away at his home in Vanzant, Missouri. He was 71 years, 7 months, and 10 days of age.
Jack grew up in the Fairfield, Illinois area and graduated from Fairfield High School. Jack married Lou Ann Bragg on November...
Emma Nungesser
Jul 5, 2023
Emma Ruth Nungesser, daughter of the late Jesse H. and Olive L. (Irvin) Jarrett, was born June 9, 1934, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and went to her heavenly home July 5, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 89.
Emma grew up and attended school in Mountain Grove. She was united in marriage to Donald Ivan Nungesser on March 17,...
Lonnie Crisp
Jul 4, 2023
Lonnie Melvin Crisp, son of the late Parris Crisp and Mary (Burney) Crisp, was born March 19, 1948, in Lebanon, Missouri, and went home to be with the Lord on July 4, 2023, at his home in Bendavis, Missouri. He was 75 years, 3 months, and 15 days of age.
Lonnie attended Mountain Grove High School. He worked many years for...
Alice "Nadine" West
Jul 4, 2023
Alice “Nadine” (Fuge) West, 84, of Mansfield, Missouri, passed away after a short illness on July 4, 2023. She came full circle as she passed surrounded by her loving cats and family members on the same property where she was born on October 26, 1938.
Nadine’s parents, Ralph and Eunice (Letsinger) Fuge raised her on the family farm. At an early...
Katherine Tripp
Jul 4, 2023
Katherine Marie Tripp, (née Hogan), age 87, of Norwood, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her sleep on Tuesday, July 4, 2023, in her home. Katherine was born August 22, 1935, in the bustling, steel town of Granite City, Illinois, to John Henry and Mary Gulema (Hogan) Singer. She lived in that area for about 62 years. She graduated from Granite...
Vic Richards
Jun 29, 2023
Victor D. Richards, son of the late Earl Richards and Irene (Geyer) Richards, was born October 8, 1952, in Wellman, Iowa. His journey on earth ended on June 29, 2023, in his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 70 years, 8 months, and 21 days of age.
Vic wore many hats along his journey with us. He was a long-haul...
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