Recent Obituaries

Sep 24, 2019

Sep 22, 2019

Barbara Lou Vaughan, daughter of the late Robert and Elizabeth (Parker) Watson, was born February 14, 1945, in Willow Springs, Missouri, and departed this life September 22, 2019, at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was 74 years, 7 months, and 8 days of age. Barb graduated from Joplin High School in 1963, and later graduated from nursing school...

Sep 22, 2019

Clifford John Elder, beloved son of Gene I. and Angelina M. Emanuele Elder, was born February 16, 1953, at Oneida Hospital in Oneida, New York. He entered into eternal rest Sunday, September 22, 2019, at the age of 66 years. Cliff was a member of the West Plains High School Zizzer Class of 1971. He retired from a career as...

Sep 21, 2019

John Richard Dawson, son of the late Harry and Medie Dawson, was born December 25, 1933, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and departed this life September 21, 2019, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was 85 years, 8 months, and 27 days of age. John was united in marriage to Doris Jean (Sally) Shelton and to this union,...

Sep 21, 2019

J.D. Hutsell was born on August 1, 1931, into the Wright County home of Everett Elmo Hutsell and Audrey (Young) Hutsell. He was named James David after both of his grandfathers and to be fair to both, he has always been known as J.D. He grew up with five siblings, his brothers, Harlin and Hulen and his three sisters, Virlee,...

Sep 20, 2019

Faye Jean Bradshaw, daughter of the late Walter and Mary (Stark) Taylor, was born May 27, 1925, in Douglas County, Missouri, and passed away peacefully September 20, 2019, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove, Missouri, with family at her side. She was 94 years, 3 months, and 24 days of age. Faye grew up in Douglas County. She...

Sep 20, 2019

Mary Ester (Potter) Miller, daughter of the late Willie and Ruth (Preston) Potter, was born May 16, 1942, in Sterling, Colorado, and departed this life suddenly September 20, 2019, at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was 77 years, 4 months, and 4 days of age. Mary was united in marriage on July 1, 1960, to Bentley Miller. They...

Sep 19, 2019

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Sep 17, 2019

Troyce Elaine (Burleson) Williams was born January 15, 1943, to Troy and Lois Burleson in Fort Stockton, Texas. Troyce was the oldest of 8 children. Troyce grew up in west Texas helping raise all her siblings while her father worked in the oil fields and her mother worked in Troyce’s grandparent’s café and motel. Troyce later joined her mother as...

Sep 16, 2019

Clark Neal Dysart was born on June 30, 1935, in Dover, Missouri, to Kenneth and Mildred (Schowe) Dysart and passed away Monday, September 16, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was 84 years, 2 months, and 17 days of age. Clark was baptized in the Christian Church at a young age. He graduated from Santa Fe High School...

Sep 14, 2019

Sep 14, 2019

Billy Joe Childers, son of the late Andrew Jackson Childers and Ruby (Summers) Pebworth, was born January 22, 1938 in Coalgate, Oklahoma, and departed this life September 14, 2019 at his home near Norwood, Missouri. He was 81 years, 7 months, and 23 days of age. Bill graduated high school and joined the United States Marine Corps and honorably served...

Sep 12, 2019

Sep 11, 2019

Lillie May (Roadlander) Bradshaw went through Heaven’s door at her daughter’s house in Ozark County, Missouri. She was 96 years, 3 months, and 11 days of age. May was born May 27, 1923, in Wright County, Missouri, the daughter of Charlie and Ida Roadlander. She went to a country school when she was young. She married Donald Bradshaw on July...

Sep 11, 2019

Dorothy Pauline Mitchell, daughter of the late Lee McFarland and Lydia Elsie (Tetrick) Tilman, was born August 22, 1933 in Lawndale, Missouri, and went to her heavenly home on September 11, 2019 at her home in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She was 86 years and 20 days of age. Dorothy grew up and attended school in Ozark County. She was united...

Sep 11, 2019

Jo Ann Fields, daughter of the late Howard and Sylvia (Mitchell) Morgan, was born June 2, 1944, in Edmond, Oklahoma, and passed away September 11, 2019, at her home in Houston, Missouri. She was 75 years, 3 months, and 9 days of age. Jo Ann’s family moved to California when she was young. She married Ray Calvin Fields Sr. while...

Sep 9, 2019

Sep 2, 2019

Bobby Joe Prock was born November 7, 1941, at Embree, Missouri. He went to his heavenly home on September 2, 2019, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, at 77 years, 9 months, and 26 days of age. Bob was loved and raised by his grandparents, Tanna and Dugan Prock, who he considered his mom and dad. At age 17, Bob volunteered...

Aug 31, 2019

Jean Alberta Williams, daughter of the late Albert and Iva Brook, was born February 1, 1927 in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and departed this life August 31, 2019 in Seymour, Missouri. She was 92 years, 6 months, and 30 days of age. Jean grew up in the Mountain Grove area. She was united in marriage to Lee Collins and one son...

Aug 31, 2019

Donald Eugene Rector, son of the late Leon Edgar and Georgia (Ashton) Rector, was born August 13, 1931, in Madera, California, and passed away August 31, 2019, at his residence in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He was 88 years and 18 days of age. Don had many hobbies starting at a young age. He enjoyed making model airplanes and hanging them...