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Donna Tutt

Donna Tutt

Jun 20, 2024

Donna Tutt, daughter of Orel and Hettie (Seal) Dennis, was born March 1, 1939, in Mansfield, Missouri, and departed this life June 20, 2024, in her home near Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 85 years, 3 months, and 19 days.

 Donna was united in marriage to John Henry Tutt on September 4, 1960. 

 She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Russell Welch

Russell Welch

Jun 20, 2024

Russell Eugene Welch, 72, of Highland Village, Texas, formerly of Mountain Grove, Missouri, passed away on June 20, 2024. Russ was born on June 28, 1952, in Springfield, Missouri, and grew up in Mountain Grove, Missouri, attending Mountain Grove High school. Russ graduated High School as Valedictorian of his class in 1970. He played football, basketball, baseball and ran track...

Donald Inskeep Sr.

Donald Inskeep Sr.

Jun 20, 2024

Donald Gene Inskeep Sr. was born December 10, 1946, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away June 20, 2024, at his home in Hartville, Missouri. He was 77 years, 6 months, and 10 days of age. 

Donald grew up and attended school in the Springfield, Missouri area. He joined the United States Army when he was 17 years old and served his...

Kristy Burnett Ijames

Kristy Burnett Ijames

Jun 19, 2024

Kristy Kathleen Burnett-Ijames, daughter of the late Charles E. Burnett and Geneva F. (Collins) Burnett, was born March 17, 1973, in Independence, Missouri, and departed this life June 19, 2024, at the age of 51 years.

She was united in marriage to Lewis Jeffrey Ijames, on April 21, 2007, and they have two sons.

Kristy was a loving wife, mother, sister, and...

Holly Paige Cooke

Holly Paige Cooke

Jun 17, 2024

Holly Paige Cooke (Perry) entered this world on July 6, 1992, in Plainview, Texas. The youngest of Joey and Kim Perry's four children, Holly grew up learning the ropes from her older siblings, and used the knowledge she gleaned over the years to surpass each of them. 

Doubling up on her studies, she graduated high school in 2009 – a year...

Gregory Kinkade

Gregory Kinkade

Jun 16, 2024

 Gregory Scot Kinkade was born on April 30, 1963, in Oildale, California, 13 minutes after his brother.

 He grew up in the Sierra Nevada Mountains and so a love of the outdoors came naturally to him. He loved to hunt and fish. His favorite fishing trip was a multi-day event by boat out of San Diego, California, which he talked about...

Beverly Benson

Beverly Benson

Jun 16, 2024

Beverly Anne Benson, daughter of the late Lyle and Margaret (Smith) Benson, was born December 1, 1953, in Detroit, Michigan, and departed this life June 16, 2024, at her home in Hartville, Missouri. She was 70 years, 6 months, and 15 days of age. 

Beverly grew up and attended school in Detroit, Michigan. In 1971, she moved with her family to...

Preston Jarrett

Preston Jarrett

Jun 14, 2024

Preston Jay Jarrett was born in Springfield, Missouri, on December 4, 1990, to Marvin and Lori (Dennis) Jarrett. He passed away suddenly on June 14, 2024. Preston was 33 years, 6 months, and 10 days of age.

Preston lived near Mountain Grove his entire life. Preston was saved and baptized on April 16, 2000, at First Baptist Church. He graduated from...

Rick Ramsey

Rick Ramsey

Jun 14, 2024

Ricky Dean Ramsey, son of James Glen Ramsey and Hattie Opal (Swisher) Ramsey, was born March 18, 1962, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life June 14, 2024, at his home in Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 62 years, 2 months, and 26 days.

He was united in marriage to Charlene Sue Colston on September 3, 1980, and to this...

Virginia "Louise" Smith

Virginia "Louise" Smith

Jun 11, 2024

Virginia “Louise” Smith, daughter of the late Eugene and Zelma (Johnson) Moore was born on May 21, 1952, in Willow Springs, Missouri, and departed this life on June 11, 2024, at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was 72 years and 21 days of age.

Virginia was united in marriage to Roy Don Smith on October 22, 1970. Three children...

Willard Owen McCarty

Willard Owen McCarty

Jun 11, 2024

Willard Owen McCarty was born April 30, 1936, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, to Theodore Deforest “Spig” and Ollie Leona (Frisbee) McCarty.   After a battle with cancer, he passed from this life on June 11, 2024, in Cabool, Missouri, at the age of 88.

 

As a young child, Willard lived in Seattle, Washington, and returned to Mountain Grove in 1944. He...

Geneva Haney

Geneva Haney

Jun 11, 2024

Geneva Rachael Haney, daughter of the late Roland and Ruby (Sails) Worrel, was born December 22, 1935, in Cabool, Missouri. She passed on from this life June 11, 2024, at Kabul Nursing Home, Cabool, Missouri, at the age of 88.

Geneva was a great cook. She enjoyed working in her flower gardens and tending to her various plants. She had a...

Patricia (Trumble) Champ

Patricia (Trumble) Champ

Jun 10, 2024

Patricia (Trumble) Champ, a compassionate soul who touched the hearts of many, passed away on June 10, 2024, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was born on May 9, 1956, in Kankakee, Illinois.  Her life, filled with love and laughter, will forever be cherished by those who had the privilege of knowing her. She was 68 years, 1 month, and 1...

Orvil Loge

Orvil Loge

Jun 10, 2024

Orvil Lee Loge was born July 7, 1943, in St. Louis, Missouri, and departed this life June 10, 2024, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 80 years, 11 months, and 3 days.

 On February 23, 1963, he was united in marriage to Donna Lee Hodges, and to this union four sons were born.

 He was...

Ted Gibson

Ted Gibson

Jun 10, 2024

Theodore “Ted” Carl Gibson, son of Edward Gibson, was born February 10, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, and passed away June 10, 2024.  He was 75 years and 4 months of age.

Ted grew up in St. Louis and received degrees from both Mineral Area College and Drury College.  He proudly served in the United States Navy beginning in 1968.  After...

David Hannaford

David Hannaford

Jun 8, 2024

     David Lynn Hannaford, son of Billy Gene Hannaford and Shirley Marie (Coy) Hannaford, was born December 10, 1955, in Wichita, Kansas, and departed this life June 8, 2024, Baxter Health in Mountain Home, Arkansas, at the age of 68 years, 5 months, and 28 days.

     David was united in marriage to Gail Renne (Crocker) Brown on May 25,...

Sherry Stein

Sherry Stein

Jun 7, 2024

     Sherry Lynn Stein, daughter of Eugene Schmoyer and Susan (White) Schmoyer, was born December 12, 1969, in Buck County, Pennsylvania, and departed this life June 7, 2024, in her home south of Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 54 years, 5 months, and 7 days.

     She was united in marriage to Ken Stein on June 5, 1999,...

Steven Baugh

Steven Baugh

Jun 2, 2024

     Steven Allan Baugh was born June 1, 1954, in Iowa City, Iowa, and departed this life June 2, 2024, at his home near Mansfield, Missouri, at the age of 70 years and 1 day.

     On June 30, 1979, he was united in marriage to Kimberly Sue Plake and to this union 2 children were born.

     He...

Larry Lee Matney

Larry Lee Matney

May 31, 2024

Larry Lee Matney, son of Earnest and Florence (Coville) Matney, was born April 5, 1964, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life Friday, May 31, 2024, at the age of 60 years, 1 month, 26 days.

Larry Lee was able to appreciate life in its purest form. Whether it was his delight over a hot cup of black coffee, his excitement...

James Adam Coats

James Adam Coats

May 31, 2024

James Adam Coats was born June 5, 1927, in West Plains, Missouri, the oldest child of Lewis and Marjorie (Hartle) Coats.  He passed from this life on May 31, 2024, in Cabool, Missouri, at the age of 96.

While an infant, James contracted rickets and spent two years in Columbia, Missouri, getting treatment. He was raised during the depression on a...

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