Recent Obituaries

Apr 18, 2025

Apr 18, 2025

Samuel Oxenreider, born on August 7, 1998, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away at home on April 18, 2025, in Rogersville, Missouri. He was a beloved son, father, brother, and a friend to many, remembered for his goofy personality and zest for life.

Samuel was dedicated in his career as a tree trimmer with the IBEW Local 53 Union for Shade...

Apr 18, 2025

Steven Charles Crouch, son of the late Calvin “Leon” Crouch and Caroline May Presley, was born on April 29, 1963, in Springfield, Missouri. He departed this world on April 18, 2025, at his home in Springfield, Missouri, with family around. He was 61 years, 11 months, and 18 days of age.

He was united in marriage to Janice Marie Brown in...

Apr 19, 2025

Robert “Bob” Lee Owens, son of the late Vanis and Frankie (King) Owens, was born on August 27, 1962, in Lodi, California, and went to his home in Heaven on April 19, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Bob was 62 years, 7 months, and 23 days old.

Shortly after his birth, Bob and his family moved to Tecumseh, Missouri. Bob was united...

Apr 18, 2025

Jane Marie (Wright) Wehmeyer was born April 22, 1963, and departed this life on April 18, 2025, peacefully at her home in Hartville, Missouri, at the age of 61 years, 11 months, and 27 days.

Jane was born in Saint Charles, Missouri. She graduated from Wright City High School in the class of 1981. Shortly after graduating high school she was...

Apr 18, 2025

Mary “Annette” (Harp) Bruffett, daughter of the late Birdell and Mary Belle (Perryman) Harp, was born September 19, 1962, in Piggot, Arkansas. She left her earthly home in Norwood, Missouri, and went to her heavenly home to meet her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends.

Annette grew up a pastor’s kid and lived...

Jan 9, 2025

Gary Lee Proctor, son of the late Vasel and Ruby (Hicks) Proctor, was born April 26, 1950, in Norwood, Missouri. He passed away on January 9, 2025, in the Harry S. Truman Veterans’ Hospital in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 74.

Gary grew up in Douglas County, Missouri, around the Drury community, attending grade school at Fairview and Skyline. He...

Apr 12, 2025

Gary Lloyd Mink was born on October 14, 1945, to Royal Verlon and Edith Earlean (Long) Mink in Vernon, Texas. He went to be with our Lord on April 12, 2025, at his home in Graff, Missouri. Gary was 79 days, 5 months, and 29 days of age.

During the early years of his life, Gary lived in California. He attended...

Apr 15, 2025

Memorial contributions may be made to the family of Clifford Wingo by clicking on the "Donate Now" link below or they may be left at the funeral home.  

Memorial contributions may also be made to the Douglas A. Jones Memorial Scholarship.  Contributions may be left in the drop box at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home in Mansfield or mailed to Craig-Hurtt Funeral...

Apr 13, 2025

B.E. “Jack” Wheat went to be with our Lord and Savior on April 13, 2025, at his home in Vanzant, Missouri, after a brief illness. He was 90 years and 6 months old.

Jack was born on October 13, 1934, in Vanzant, Missouri, to Noah and Ethel Wheat. On May 25, 1954, he married Lyda Fay Sloan, daughter of Ora and...

Apr 11, 2025

Donald Ray Kelley, son of the late Bill and Dessie (Hurt) Kelley, was born March 29, 1938, in Odin, Missouri, and departed this life April 11, 2025, at Hartville Care Center in Hartville, Missouri, at 87 years of age.

Don was drafted into the United States Army in 1960 and served his country as a medic stationed in Washington state. Don...

Apr 10, 2025

Peggy Lynn (Dake) Adams, daughter of the late Darrell and Sharon (Wright) Dake, was born on January 23,1972, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away on April 10, 2025, in her home in Hartville, Missouri. She was 52 years old.

Peggy went on to get her GED in Mountain Grove, Missouri. She married Robert Adams, from Macomb, Missouri, on June 12, 1998....

Apr 8, 2025

Rush Allen Ridings, 65, of Grovespring, Missouri, passed away on April 8, 2025, at 7:35am, with the world just beginning to stir and the sky still quiet. And somehow, it felt like the earth itself slowed down to honor the man who carried its weight on his shoulders for so long.

Rush was born on August 9, 1959, in Houston, Texas—...

Apr 8, 2025

Cherry Lynn (Holman) Sweeney, a beloved partner, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025, at the age of 56, following a five-year battle with cancer. She was at home, surrounded by her family and friends. Cherry was born in Rock Island, Illinois, to James and Gladys Holman on September 11, 1968. She was their...

Apr 6, 2025

Noretta Irene (Furlow) Kempton, daughter of the late Marvin Furlow and Flora Woodworth, was born July 15, 1932, in Roseville, California, and departed this life on April 6, 2025. She was 92 years of age.

Noretta was married to Fred H. Kempton III on May 10, 1952. They were blessed with three children, Debra L. (Kempton) Bojko, Fred H. Kempton IV,...

Apr 2, 2025

Fay Bernice Housley, daughter of the late John and Bercha (Robson) Yeager, was born December 10, 1926, in Hartville, Missouri, and departed this life April 2, 2025, at Autumn Oaks Caring Center in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at 98 years of age.

Fay graduated from Hartville High School with the class of 1944. She attended SMS and was involved in continuing education...

Apr 1, 2025

Linda Sue (Owens) Underwood, daughter of the late Robert and Mildred (Perkins) Owens, was born October 11, 1949, in Bruner, Missouri. She was the middle child of nine children. Linda passed away April 1, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. She was 75 years of age.

Linda worked for many years at Hutchens Industries in the cafeteria and...

Apr 1, 2025

Marcella Ann (Hurst) Todd, daughter of the late William and Lucille (Welch) Hurst, was born February 15, 1948, in Seymour, Missouri. She passed away April 1, 2025, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri. She was 77 years, 1 month, and 17 days of age.

Marcella grew up and attended school in Seymour. She was united in marriage to James...

Mar 31, 2025

Joan Lavon (Harris) Hoffarth was born on April 2, 1935, to Joe Ray Harris and Blanche Elizabeth (Welton) Harris in Vanzant, Missouri. She passed away on March 31, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.

As a child, Joan attended school at the Victory church building. She would continue to go to Victory as a member of the church for the...

Mar 31, 2025

Lida Grace Chism, daughter of the late Edward Clinton and Mabel Irene (Hughes) Patterson, was born July 25, 1935, in Odin, Missouri, and departed this life March 31, 2025, at James River Nursing and Rehab in Springfield, Missouri.

Lida Grace attended grade school at a one-room schoolhouse and graduated from Hartville High School with the class of 1953. After high school,...