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Jeremy Mcgowan

Jeremy Mcgowan

Dec 31, 2022

Jeremy Wayne McGowan was born December 19, 1976, in Houston, Missouri, and departed this life December 31, 2022, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 46.

Jeremy grew up and attended school in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and Texas. He loved spending time outdoors, especially when camping, fishing and grilling. When he was not at home or working, he...

Ava Mae Briscoe

Ava Mae Briscoe

Dec 28, 2022

Ava Mae (Plaster) Briscoe, daughter of the late Otto and Della (Parsons) Briscoe, was born November 15, 1941, in Brixey, Missouri, and departed this life December 28, 2022, at Mercy St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri. She was 81 years, 1 month, and 13 days of age.

Ava grew up in Blanche, Missouri, with a family of twelve brothers and...

Glenn Eugene Zimmerman

Glenn Eugene Zimmerman

Dec 28, 2022

Glenn Eugene Zimmerman, son of the late George Herman and Merle Irene (Darling) Zimmerman, was born September 27, 1949, in Webster County, Missouri, and departed this life on December 28, 2022, at his home in Seymour, Missouri, surrounded by his family. He was 73 years, 3 months, and 1 day of age. 

Glenn was a lifelong Webster County resident. He was...

Darrah Strubhar

Darrah Strubhar

Dec 27, 2022

Darrah Jean Strubhar, 66, of Pekin, passed away at 12:35 a.m. Tuesday, December 27, 2022 at her home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with breast cancer.

Born March 4, 1956 in West Plains, Missouri to James and Pauline (Pendergrass) Thompson, she married Steven C. Strubhar on November 16, 1974 at Saint Joseph Catholic Church in Pekin. He died...

John Pearman

John Pearman

Dec 27, 2022

John Froman Pearman, son of the late Clarence Courtney and Novella Faye (Barr) Pearman, was born July 13, 1927, at the farm located north of Hartville, Missouri, in the Little Creek community, and passed peacefully December 27, 2022, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 95 years, 5 months, and 14 days of age.

John went to school through...

Cozette Crisp

Cozette Crisp

Dec 25, 2022

Phillis Cozette Crisp, daughter of the late Duey and Mary (Neal) McGowan, was born December 7, 1935 at Cabool, Missouri, and passed from this life on December 25, 2022 in Theodosia, Missouri, at 87 years of age.

Phillis grew up in the Cabool area and married Angus Crisp on May 19, 1953 in Manes, Missouri. Five children were born to this...

Walter Max Lyons

Walter Max Lyons

Dec 25, 2022

Known as the man that made a new friend every place he went, Walter Max Lyons departed this life December 25, 2022, and now rests in the hands of the Lord. He brought kindness everywhere he visited, even in the many places he’s lived. From birth in New Mexico on January 6, 1944, to his childhood home in Mansfield, Missouri,...

Dale Lee Bailey

Dale Lee Bailey

Dec 21, 2022

Dale Lee Bailey of Seymour, Missouri, went to his eternal home with Jesus on December 21, 2022, after a short illness. His only wish was to be home for Christmas. He passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his family at the age of 70 years, 6 months, and 18 days and will be in the hearts of his...

Clyde "Randy" Smith

Clyde "Randy" Smith

Dec 20, 2022

Clyde "Randy" Smith, 70, of Seymour, Missouri, departed this life December 20, 2022, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Fort Payne, Alabama, on December 17, 1952, to Jessie "Buck" Smith and Fannie Pearl (Manley) Smith.

Randy was once told by doctors that he would never live past 50 because his heart was so damaged from having scarlet...

Lewis Mclean

Lewis Mclean

Dec 19, 2022

Arthur Lewis McLean, son of the late James Arthur and Grace Ann (Woods) McLean, was born January 18, 1927, in Douglas County, Missouri, and departed this life December 19, 2022, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 95 years, 11 months, and 1 day of age.

As a young man Lewis worked picking fruit in Oregon and Washington. He...

David Edward Owens

David Edward Owens

Dec 17, 2022

David Edward Owens, 79, of Diggins, went to his heavenly home on Dec. 17, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

“Dave” was born on Dec. 23, 1942, in Rogersville, Missouri, the eldest of 12 children of King Edgar and Mildred Fern (Dickson) Owens.

Dave was united in marriage with Ruby Ann Lea on Sept. 6, 1966. To this union, two children were...

Tim Robertson

Tim Robertson

Dec 16, 2022

Timothy Lynn Robertson, son of the late John William and Shirley Ann (Patterson) Robertson, was born November 14, 1960, in New Brunswick, New Jersey, and departed this life December 16, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri, following a short illness. He was 62 years, 1 month, and 1 day of age.

Tim grew up and attended school in Old Bridge, New Jersey. He...

William "Bill" Gooch

William "Bill" Gooch

Dec 16, 2022

William (Bill) Dean Gooch was born June 23, 1940, in Mexico Missouri. He was the son of Earl and Martha (Hudlin) Gooch. After a courageous battle with cancer, Bill passed away peacefully in his home with his wife and daughters by his side on Dec. 16, 2022.

Bill grew up in Wellsville, Missouri, with his 3 brothers and 1 sister. Bill...

Charles  L.  Turner

Charles L. Turner

Dec 16, 2022

Charles “Charley” Lee Turner, son of Gene and Maude (Wade) Turner, was born November 10, 1940, at Seymour, Missouri. He passed away, after a long illness, on December 16, 2022. His favorite names were “Dad” or “Pa”.

Charley graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1958 and attended college for a short time at SMS. He worked many jobs early on...

Bob Willey

Bob Willey

Dec 15, 2022

Robert Charles Willey was born on November 28, 1931, in Brookland, Arkansas, to parents, Elmer and Violet (Brown) Willey. He passed away on December 15, 2022, in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of 91.

Bob was born and raised around Brookland, Arkansas, and worked with his dad in the appliance repair business. He joined the Army on September 14, 1953, and...

Rebecca Thompson

Rebecca Thompson

Dec 15, 2022

Rebecca Sue (Turner) Thompson, daughter of the late Wayne Turner and Connie Joan (Jones) Grisham, was born February 10, 1959, in Davenport, Iowa, and passed away December 15, 2022, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at 63 years of age.

Rebecca graduated from West High School in Davenport, Iowa, took additional collegiate classes and obtained the professional license of a commercial real estate...

Ervin J. Lambright

Ervin J. Lambright

Dec 13, 2022

Ervin J. Lambright, 83, of Mansfield, died December 13, 2022, at the residence of Samuel Z. Hostetler. He was born October 23, 1939 to Jacob V. and Elizabeth (Kuhns) Lambright.

Surviving are one sister, Sadie Bontrager of Homer, Michigan, one brother, Menno of Scottville, Michigan, and many nephews and nieces.

Preceding him in death were his parents, four half-brothers, Clamies, John, Amos,...

Doris "Louvene" Wolthuis

Doris "Louvene" Wolthuis

Dec 13, 2022

   Doris “Louvene” Wolthuis, daughter of George and Ethel (Bookout) Townlian was born on June 27, 1935, near Sarvis Point, Missouri. She passed away on December 13, 2022, in Seymour, Missouri.

   Louvene married George E. Wolthuis and to this union two daughters (a generation apart) were born, Patricia, and Letha.

   She was Louvene to all who knew her. Her passion was...

Evelyn Millsap

Evelyn Millsap

Dec 13, 2022

Maxine Evelyn (Moles) Millsap was born on Oct. 27, 1935 at Dr. Fuson’s office in Mansfield, Missouri. She was the daughter of Clifford and Hassie (Shaw) Moles. Evelyn departed this life and went to meet her Lord and Savior on December 13, 2022. At the time of her passing, she was in Nixa, Missouri, with her three children, Steve, Larry,...

Edythe Jewel Miller

Edythe Jewel Miller

Dec 12, 2022

Shirley, Sharon, Bobby and David cherished their mother. Edythe was also loved by her many grandchildren, great grandchildren, and great great grandchildren who were blessed by her for 97 years.

She was from a large family, being the youngest of 10 children. Edythe started her own family with Ralph Splain who predeceased her. She later had many years of marriage with...