Recent Obituaries
Pauline Forbes
Oct 29, 2023
Pauline Forbes, Mountain Grove, passed away October 29, 2023, at the age of 97. Her passing comes just seven and a half days after the passing of her husband of over 75 years, Ted Forbes.
Pauline was born May 14, 1926, in La Porte City, Iowa, the eldest child of Dale and Sylvia (Border) Schrader. As was common during that time,...
Joan Louise Gill
Oct 29, 2023
Joan Louise (Crandall) Gill was born in New London, Connecticut on May 13, 1949, to parents Clarence “Buddy” Mauger Crandall and Louise (Norcross) Crandall. She departed this life to be with her Heavenly Father on October 29, 2023, at the age of 74 years and 5 months.
Joan was preceded in death by her parents and grandparents.
Joan was united in marriage...
Jimmy Lynch
Oct 29, 2023
Jimmy Darrell Lynch, son of Frank and Ruby (Justus) Lynch was born December 29, 1954, in Mansfield, Missouri, and departed this life on October 29, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri.
He was a Vietnam War Veteran, carpenter, and he worked at the Tobin-Hamilton Shoe Company before moving to Hutchens Industries until he retired.
Jimmy was united in marriage to his loving wife, Vivian...
Doris Carol Dix
Oct 28, 2023
Doris Carol Dix, daughter of Jesse Brixey and Faye (Martin) Brixey, was born November 5, 1941, on the family farm south of Seymour, Missouri, and departed this life October 28, 2023, at Glenwood Healthcare Center in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 81 years, 11 months, and 23 days.
In August of 1962, she was united in marriage to R.D. Dix...
Gerldean Faye Carter
Oct 27, 2023
Gerldean Faye Carter, daughter of Clinton Christopher Woolsey and Cora Senora (Miller) Woolsey, was born June 17, 1933, in Eminence, Missouri, and departed this life October 27, 2023, at Ozark Nursing and Care Center in Ozark, Missouri, at the age of 90 years, 4 months, and 10 days.
Gerldean moved with her family to Ava, Missouri, where she graduated from Ava...
Judy Reiners
Oct 27, 2023
Judy Reiners, daughter of the late Delmas and Pearl (Hayes) Moore, was born May 5, 1948, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and was welcomed into Heaven on October 27, 2023, at Gainesville, Missouri. She was 75 years, 5 months, and 22 days of age.
Judy grew up in Mountain Grove and graduated with the Mountain Grove High School class of 1966. She...
Nita Gilbert
Oct 26, 2023
Nita Burl (Reser) Gilbert, daughter of the late Burl Kenneth and Loneta Mae (Brown) Reser, was born February 29, 1948, in Exeter, California, and departed this life October 26, 2023, in West Plains, Missouri. She was 75 years, 8 months, and 1 day of age.
Nita was born in California but lived most of her childhood in Texas before returning to...
Donna Padgett
Oct 24, 2023
Donna Lee Padgett, daughter of the late Edwin and Betty (Friemoth) Baker, was born July 5, 1941, in Burlington, Wisconsin, and went to her home in Heaven on October 24, 2023, at her home, north of Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was 82 years, 3 months, and 19 days of age.
Donna grew up in Wisconsin and graduated from East Troy High...
Rachel Louise Witty
Oct 24, 2023
Rachel Louise Witty, daughter of the late Wilbur and Sallie Mable (Helms) Harris, was born January 15, 1942, in Seymour, Missouri, and departed this life October 24, 2023, at her home in Webb City, Missouri. She was 81 years, 9 months, and 9 days of age.
Rachel grew up in the Seymour area and attended grade school in a one-room schoolhouse,...
Kenneth James Garson
Oct 22, 2023
Kenneth James Garson, son of Richard Garson and Minnie Annette Humphrey Garson, was born October 21, 1972, in Denver, Colorado, and departed this life October 22, 2023, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 51 years and 1 day.
He was united in marriage to Tonya Kearns on August 17, 1997, and to this union a daughter was...
Brandon Joe Olive
Oct 22, 2023
Brandon Joe Olive, son of Marvin Dean Olive and Karen Sue (Calhoun) Olive, was born November 1, 1982, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, and departed this life on October 22, 2023, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
He was preceded in death by his father, Marvin Olive; paternal grandmother, Bonnie Olive; maternal grandparents, Robert and Betty Calhoun; and aunt, Deann Cornelius.
Brandon is survived...
Theresa Raschko
Oct 22, 2023
Theresa Lynn Raschko, daughter of the late Arthur Herman and Cledith Belle (Crewse) Raschko, was born December 24, 1956, in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed away October 22, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri. She was 66 years, 9 months, and 28 days of age.
Theresa’s primary job was being a homemaker to both her children; however, she did enjoy her time working...
Diana Jones
Oct 21, 2023
Diana Jones, daughter of George Ray Ketcherside and Lola Isabelle Marler, was born March 25, 1949, in River aux Vases, Missouri, and departed this life on October 21, 2023, at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was 74 years, 6 months and 27 days of age.
She was united in marriage to Doyle Jones in September of 2007.
Diana lived in...
Ted Forbes
Oct 21, 2023
Ted Lewis Forbes, Mountain Grove, passed away October 21, 2023, at the age of 97. Ted was born July 9, 1926, on the family farm northeast of Mountain Grove. He was the fifth child of ten born to Burley and Gladys Forbes. Ted and his siblings grew up in a two-room farmhouse raising Hereford cattle, gardening and attending country school.
At...
Rick Adamson
Oct 20, 2023
Rick Adamson, son of Jerry Adamson and Carol Dean Detherage, was born April 7, 1960, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life October 20, 2023, at his home north of Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 63 years, 6 months, and 13 days.
He was united in marriage to Julie VanEaton on June 5, 2010. He was preceded in death by...
Charles Louis Grasher
Oct 11, 2023
Charles Louis Grasher passed away peacefully in his home with his wife Elaine by his side. He was 98 years, 2 months, and 5 days of age.
Louis was born in Macomb, Missouri, to the late Charles Otto and Golda (Moody) Grasher on August 6, 1925. He lived in Macomb until he was inducted into the United States Navy on November...
Tressa Ratterree
Oct 10, 2023
Tressa Nicole Ratterree, daughter of Teresa (Strong) Crisp and the late Wesley Crisp, was born July 17, 1986, in Mansfield, Missouri, and departed this life October 10, 2023, at Barnes-Jewish Hospital in St. Louis, Missouri. She was 37 years of age.
Tressa grew up and attended school in Norwood, Missouri, and she graduated from Norwood High School with the class of...
Nancy Lee Mitchell
Oct 8, 2023
Nancy Lee Mitchell, daughter of the late Raymond Gifford and Alene Ruth (Schreiner) Bollinger, was born May 28, 1940, in Lixville, Missouri, and departed this life October 8, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri. She was 83 years, 4 months, and 10 days of age.
Nancy was united in marriage to Everett Ray Mitchell on March 4, 1961, in Jackson, Missouri. Four children...
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