Recent Obituaries
Cathie Baldwin
Nov 5, 2024
Catherine Lynn Baldwin, daughter of the late Kenneth and Ruth (Yager) Wade, was born October 13, 1951, in Springfield, Missouri. She was taken tragically by flood waters along with her husband, Charles Baldwin, on November 5, 2024, near Manes, Missouri, at the age of 73.
Cathie grew up in the Manes community where she attended school through the 8th grade and...
Chuck Baldwin
Nov 5, 2024
Charles Richard Baldwin, son of the late J.V. and Patricia (Reyes) Boggs, was born April 19, 1954, in Utah. He was taken tragically by flood waters along with his wife, Catherine Baldwin, on November 5, 2024, near Manes, Missouri, at the age of 70.
Chuck was drafted into the United States Army and stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War. Following...
Juanita Allen
Nov 3, 2024
Juanita Jewell Allen, the daughter of Burnie and Lola (Whitaker) Cantrell, born on July 19, 1932, in Hutchinson, Kansas. She departed this life November 3, 2024, in Portland, Oregon, at the age of 92.
Juanita was born in Hutchinson, Kansas, and raised mainly in Niangua, Missouri. Juanita was raised going to church at Pleasant Hill Freewill Baptist Church where she professed...
Freda Pyatt
Oct 30, 2024
Freda Elizabeth Pyatt, daughter of the late Farris “Dee” and Catherine (Gillham) Hill, was born July 3, 1936, in Fair Grove, Missouri, and departed this life October 30, 2024, at her home near Hartville, Missouri.
Freda attended 1-8th grade at Olive School, a one-room school house in Dallas County, Missouri. She attended Fair Grove High School graduating with the class of...
River Arnall
Oct 30, 2024
The family requests that no flowers be sent. They would prefer balloons, stuffed animals, or children's books. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Louis Children's Hospital by clicking on the link below, or donations may be made at the funeral home.
River's family wants to celebrate his total healing and they request that no one wear black. Please wear...
Douglas Alger
Oct 29, 2024
Douglas Clark Alger, son of the late Jesse and Crystal (Bridges) Alger, was born June 20, 1945, in Richfield, Utah, and departed this life October 29, 2024, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove, Missouri.
Douglas moved around a lot as a child and had attended 31 different schools. He graduated from Virgin Valley High School in Mesquite, Nevada, with...
Petina Bolton
Oct 28, 2024
Petina Mae Bolton, daughter of the late John Michael Vance and Deanna Carol (Ramsey) Fansler, was born June 28, 1981, in Elkins, West Virginia. She departed this life on October 28, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 43, following a courageous battle with cancer.
Petina grew up in West Virginia and moved to Missouri in 2010. She loved football...
Donzella Strunk
Oct 28, 2024
Donzella Strunk, 82 of Mountain Grove, Missouri, was born July 30, 1942, in the Lynchburg area to Earl and Violet (Sirdoreus) Mings. She passed away October 28, 2024, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri.
Donzella professed her faith in Christ at a young age. She excelled in school and was known for her volleyball skills at Plato High School. Her abilities earned...
Earnest "Dwight" Branstetter
Oct 26, 2024
Earnest Dwight Branstetter of Batesville, Arkansas, departed this life October 26, 2024, at the age of 85 years, 1 month, and 25 days.
He was born September 1, 1939, near Hartville, Missouri; the third child of Vergil and Eula (Mitchell) Branstetter.
Dwight was united in marriage to the love of his life, Rachel Shaw, on July 25, 1957, and to this union...
Clifford E. Achord
Oct 25, 2024
Clifford Eugene Achord, son of the late Lester Achord and Hazle (Farmer) Evans, was born April 30, 1936, in Jerico Springs, Missouri. He departed this life on October 25, 2024, at his home in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 88.
Clifford married Charlotte Maxine Stratton in June of 1955 in Lamar, Missouri. They had two children, Richard and Sharon....
Christina M. Thompson
Oct 23, 2024
Christina Maria Thompson, daughter of the late Silbestre Maldonado and Josie Elnora Mae (Wycoff) Villarreal, was born March 31, 1958, in Toledo, Ohio, and departed this life October 23, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at 66 years of age.
Christina grew up and attended school in Toledo, Ohio. She graduated from Woodward High School with the class of 1976....
Billy Joe Austin
Oct 22, 2024
Billy Joe Austin, born on November 23, 1931, in Wright County, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 22, 2024, in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He held his love for the Lord, family, and friends close to his heart and lived a life devoted to serving Christ and sharing that love with others.
On July 1, 1956, Billy was united in marriage...
Peggy Marie Walker
Oct 17, 2024
Peggy Marie (Tuders) Walker was born May 23, 1967, to Catherine (Stephenson) Riley and David Tuders in Wichita, Kansas, and left this life on October 17, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri.
The love and devotion Peggy had for her family was remarkable and unlike any other, her passion was doing for her children and making as many wonderful moments as she could...
Barbara Collins
Oct 16, 2024
Barbara Lark Collins, daughter of the late Ivan and Pearl Lark, was born September 21, 1930, and passed away October 16, 2024. After celebrating her 94th birthday with family and friends, Barbara slipped away peacefully into the loving arms of her husband of 63 years, Joe Collins, an infant daughter, Brenda, as well as her parents and brothers, Clay and...
Sandra Young
Oct 14, 2024
Sandra Kay Young, daughter of Samuel Nelson and Delores (Vanhorn) Nelson, was born February 17, 1951, in Kearney, Nebraska, and departed this life October 14, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 73 years.
On December 23, 1969, she was united in marriage to Darrell Young and to this union 4 children were born.
She was preceded in...
William Farris
Oct 13, 2024
William “Willy” Farris, son of William Farris and Irene (Hale) Baney was born October 3, 1957, in Kennewick, Washington, and departed this life October 13, 2024, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 67 years old.
He was united in marriage to Patty Barber on November 28, 1975, and to this union 5 children were born.
He...
Betty Browitt
Oct 13, 2024
Betty Jo Browitt, daughter of the late Bill and Dessie Kelley, was born on February 1, 1942. She departed this earthly life into the arms of her savior on October 13, 2024, at the age of 82 years.
Betty grew up in the Hartville, Missouri, area and attended Dry Branch School. She was united in marriage to Jerry Browitt on September...
Meridel "Happy" Lingo
Oct 11, 2024
Meridel Ruth Lingo “Happy”, daughter of Paul Martin Clark Dilley and Dorothy Maud (Cary) Dilley was born February 5, 1938, in Springfield, Missouri, and departed this life October 11, 2024, in her home in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 86.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul Dilley and Dorothy Buchanan; great-grandson, Noah Auwarter; brothers, Cary Buchanan and...
Arnold Parsons, Sr.
Oct 11, 2024
Arnold Leroy Parsons, Sr., son of the late David and Pearlie (Hill) Parsons, was born January 21, 1944, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, and departed this life October 11, 2024, in Doniphan, Missouri. He was 80 years, 8 months, and 20 days of age.
Arnold grew up around the Mountain Grove area. He married Judy Volner and nine children were born to...
Harvey Underwood
Oct 10, 2024
Harvey Joseph Underwood, son of the late Paul E., Sr and Clara Edith (Love) Underwood, was born September 21, 1950, in Seymour, Missouri, and passed away October 10, 2024, at his home in Seymour. He was 74 years and 19 days of age.
Harvey was born and raised in Seymour. He attended school in Seymour and graduated from Seymour High School...