James Walter "JW" Scheets
February 19, 2026
The obituary is pending completion at this time.
In lieu of flowers, donations in JW's memory may be made to the Big Creek Cemetery.
Harvey Daniel Corter
February 9, 2026
Harvey Daniel Corter, known to many as “Bucky,” was born on July 10, 1959, in Winfield, Kansas. He was welcomed home into Jesus’ open arms on February 9, 2026.
Bucky was preceded in death by his parents, Morris Corter and Phyllis Venn Corter Jackson; along with four siblings and other family members.
He is survived by two siblings; many nieces and nephews;...
Theresa Anne Rice
February 7, 2026
Theresa Anne Rice, age 72, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
Theresa was born on August 25, 1953, in Juneau, Alaska, to Ernest Clinton Rice and Patricia Jane McCarten Rice. She grew up in a military family and lived all over the country, an experience that shaped her adaptable spirit and appreciation for people from...
Charles Edward Riley
February 6, 2026
Charles Edward Riley was born April 29, 1942, in Summersville, Missouri to Donald Edward and Mary (Pyles) Riley. He passed away on February 6, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 83.
Charlie was united in marriage to Susie Taber on May 28, 1961. To this union, two children were born: Kathy Sue Adams and Dewayne Edward...
Vera Mae Byse
February 4, 2026
Vera Mae Byse, affectionately known as Red to family, Vera Mae to friends, as well as ma, grandma, and nana, was born May 31, 1952 to Fred & Doris Goforth. She entered her eternal home on February 4th, 2026 at the age of 73.
She met Roy Byse, the biggest smart aleck she’d ever run across, at work and ended up...
Cooper Jerryn Backues
February 3, 2026
God entrusted our family with a precious blessing when Cooper Jerryn Backues was born on September 9, 2014 to Brookelyn Cooper and Seth Backues. He touched countless lives with his quiet strength and joyful spirit until he was called to Heaven on Monday, February 3, 2026.
Despite profound physical challenges and given prognosis of only a few years, Cooper surpassed every...
Matthew (L-Mo) Bond
February 3, 2026
Matthew Paul Bond was born January 13, 1984 in Rolla, Missouri to David Bond and Deana (Aldridge) Kelts. He passed away February 3, 2026 at his home in Summersville, Missouri at the age of 42.
He grew up in Summersville, Missouri, where he attended school and graduated in 2002.
Matthew was united in marriage to Charity Allen, and to their union two...
Virginia Lee Parker
February 2, 2026
Virginia Lee “Vee” (Pippin) Parker was born in Middlebrook, MO on October 30, 1936 and departed this life in Mountain View, MO on February 2, 2026 at the age of 89 years. Vee was the daughter of Irwin E. Pippin and Jewell E. Pippin Pitre. On July 7, 1955 she was united in marriage to her husband of over 66...
Pearl E. Preheim
January 30, 2026
Pearl Preheim, daughter of Henry and Edna (Tieszen) Wentzel, was born January 17, 1948, in Marion, South Dakota. She departed this life on January 30, 2026, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri, at the age of 78 years.
Pearl was united in marriage to Garris Preheim on January 18, 1966. Together, they shared companionship, devotion, and a love of...
Robin E. Preheim
January 29, 2026
Robin Elliott Preheim, son of Garris and Pearl (Wentzel) Preheim, was born May 31, 1970, in Freeman, South Dakota. He departed this life on January 29, 2026, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri, at the age of 55 years.
Robin was united in marriage to Melissa (Motzkus) Preheim on June 6, 1992. To this union two children were born:...
Karen Moore
January 22, 2026
Karen Kay (Allen) Moore, daughter of Gary and Sherry Allen was born on August 12, 1978 in Springfield, Mo. She went to be with the Lord on January 22, 2026 at the age of 47.
Karen was raised on the family farm in Bado, Mo. She attended elementary school at Raymondville and graduated from Houston High School in 1996.
Karen married “the...
Donald Ray Koller
January 1, 2026
Donald Ray Koller was born to Eugene Charles and Sylvia Mabel (Staples) Koller on December 3, 1942 in Granite City, Illinois. He departed this life on January 1, 2026 surrounded by his family at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Between those years he accepted Jesus as a young man and was blessed to have good health for 83 years which encompassed...
Venada Paulette Shoults
December 27, 2025
Venada Paulette Shoults, daughter of Elmer Barton and Pauline Stringer McGalliard, was born on February 23, 1952, in Summersville, Missouri, and passed away on December 27, 2025, at Ozark Medical Center at the age of 73.
Paulette was united in marriage to James Shoults on August 24, 1979. To this union, one daughter was born, Paula.
Paulette spent her entire life in...
Jimmy Ray Denton
December 26, 2025
Jimmy Ray Denton, the son of James Howard and Lucille (Sullivan) Denton, was born October 10, 1960 at Alley Springs, Missouri. He departed this life on December 26, 2025 with family at his side at St. Francis Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 65 years, 2 months, and 17 days.
Jim was united in marriage to Beverly Merckling...
Andrew Uriah Helton
December 20, 2025
Andrew Uriah Helton, the son of Dow and Virgie (Patterson) Helton, was born September 3, 1934 in a log cabin in Shannon County, Missouri, a few miles east of Summersville. He passed away at Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs, Missouri on December 20, 2025 at 91 years of age.
Andy was united in marriage to Alma Jean Smotherman (Frye)...
Inez Trowbridge
December 17, 2025
Inez Marie Trowbridge, daughter of Barney and Genevieve Pruitt (Anderson), was born on January 1, 1927.
She passed peacefully on December 17th after an extended stay in hospice, with her daughter Tammy by her side. She was able to say goodbye to her beloved grandchildren and the friends she held dear.
Inez lost her mother at the age of two. Her...
Carl Ray Honeycutt
December 17, 2025
Carl Ray Honeycutt was born to Margie Viola Trimble and Samuel Augustus Honeycutt on December 6, 1933, in Thayer, Missouri. He passed away after a short illness at Springfield Mercy Hospital on December 17, 2025. He was the youngest of four children and he grew up in Mansfield, MO where he graduated from high school. Carl married Marilyn Spears in...
Bernice Marion McKay
December 16, 2025
Bernice Marion Jez McKay, age 103, passed peacefully on December 16, 2025, in Marionville, Missouri, leaving behind a legacy of faith in Jesus, resilience, devotion to family, and a life filled with laughter.
Born in Chicago, Illinois, Bernice was the third of five children born to Stanley Jez and Anna Wojnarowski, young Polish immigrants who met and married after arriving in...
Jack Herman Steelman
December 4, 2025
Jackie Herman Steelman was born April 22, 1954, to Frank Herman Steelman and Betty Jo Norris Steelman in Hartshorn, Missouri. He departed his earthly home December 4, 2025, into the arms of his loving Savior and into the presence of his loved ones gone before.
On December 2, 1971, he met the love of his life Nimmie Ophelia Riddle, and the...