Donald Christian
July 28, 2026
Donald Ervin Christian, 82, of Eminence, Missouri, passed away peacefully at his home on July 28, 2026.
Donald was born in Waterloo, IA on April 6, 1944, the son of Ervin and Beth (Walker) Christian. Don graduated from Dunkerton High School in 1963. On April 30, 1965, he was married to Linda Moulds, they later divorced. Don worked for 36 years...
Sharlene Medlock Read
July 23, 2026
Sharlene Medlock Read, age 90, of Yukon, Missouri, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2026, surrounded by her loving family and the wonderful staff at Texas County Memorial Hospital.
Sharlene accepted Christ at an early age and remained faithful and devoted to Him throughout her life. She was an active member of Big Creek Church for as long as her health...
Norma Jean West
July 20, 2026
Norma Jean West, age 76, fought the good fight & finished her race on July 20, 2026, at Phelps County Hospital in Rolla, MO, with her family by her side. She was born November 23, 1949, the middle child of Norman & Treva (Crawford) West, in Springfield, MO. She was saved & baptized at 9 years of age at the...
Lonnie Coyd Wolfe
July 20, 2026
Lonnie Coyd Wolfe, 77, of Bucyrus, passed away on July 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering devotion to the people and country he cherished. Born on July 10, 1949, in Houston, Missouri, Lonnie was the son of Lloyd M. Wolfe and D. Blanche Miller Wolfe. Growing up as one of seven children, he learned early...
Tammy Branstetter
July 18, 2026
Tammy Jane Branstetter, 65, of Raymondville, MO, passed away July 18, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Born on July 7, 1961 in Houston, MO, to Larry Keaton and Katherine (Kell) Keaton. Tammy was united in marriage to Allan Wayne Branstetter on March 26, 1983. They spent 43 wonderful years together. She was a devoted mother to AJ Wayne Branstetter. She was...
Marjorie M. Daugherity
July 13, 2026
Marjorie M. Daugherity of Bucyrus, Missouri passed away at 97 years of age on July 13, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Flossie Miller; her brother, Henry Miller, Jr.; her husband of 49 years, Raymond Daugherity; and her two children, Raietta Taborosi and Brent Daugherity.
She is survived by one son, Dell Daugherity, his wife, Valerie,...
Bayle Nicole (Harrah) Herrin
July 4, 2026
Bayle Nicole Herrin (Harrah), 32, of Washington, Missouri, passed away on July 4, 2026.
Born on April 6, 1994, in Springfield, Missouri, Bayle was the beloved daughter of Steven and Kary (Casebeer) Harrah. She was a devoted mother, loving daughter, cherished sister, granddaughter, and friend whose compassion and caring spirit left a lasting impact on everyone who knew her.
She was baptized...
Cleta Sue Gaddis
June 28, 2026
Cleta “Sue” Gaddis
January 28, 1942-June 28, 2026
Cleta Sue Gaddis passed peacefully at her home on June 28, 2026, at the age of 84.
Sue was born on January 28, 1942, in Bucyrus, Missouri, to Johnnie and Maggie (Stilley) Pearcy. In her youth, she was known as a spirited athlete who loved competitive sports, and it was at a beloved local swimming...
Barbara I. Jones
June 19, 2026
Barbara Irene Jones, 80, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on June 19, 2026. She was born on October 20, 1945 in Tuscola, Illinois to the late B.T. and Tacy (Henegar) Stevens. She is survived by her son and daughter in law: Steve (Angie) Jones, two granddaughters: Megan and Carlie Jones, five great-grandchildren: Trendon, Tavin, Talent, Kasey and...
Shirley Marie Gayer
June 8, 2026
Shirley Fisher Gayer, 79, passed away on June 8, 2026, at Houston House in Houston, Missouri. She was born on April 1, 1947, in Wesley, California, to Lee Fisher and Goldie (Richardson) Elmore.
Born in California, Shirley spent her early years living in several states before returning to Missouri as a teenager. She graduated from Houston High School in 1965. Shortly...
Chet Tilley
June 7, 2026
Chesley Robert “Chet” Tilley, 75, of Summersville, Missouri, passed away on June 7, 2026, at NHC Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri. He was born May 28, 1951, in Butte, Montana, to Robert Maurice Tilley and Lela (Morehead) Tilley.
Chet was united in marriage to Debra Benson in 1973. To this union, three daughters were born: Nicole, Donna, and Kimberly.
Chet proudly served...
Carol Lee Lampone
June 7, 2026
Carol Lee Lampone, 85, of Hartshorn, Missouri, passed away at her home on June 7, 2026. She was born August 28, 1940, in New York City, New York, to Robert and Jessie Lillian (Stern) Zeumer.
Carol was united in marriage to Frank Anthony Lampone Sr. on May 3, 1958. To this union, three children were born: Frank Lampone Jr., Steven Lampone...
Terry Douglas Cross
June 6, 2026
Terry Douglas Cross was born September 15th 1951 at Yukon, Missouri, to Ray and Pearl (Williams) Cross. He passed away at his home in Houston, Missouri on June 6th, 2026 at the age of 74.
Terry grew up in the Houston area, where he attended Houston schools. Following high school, he did several types of work, then he pursued a career...
Donna Marie Thomure
June 3, 2026
Donna Marie Thomure, 72, of Hartshorn, Missouri, passed away on June 3, 2026. She was born May 12, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Albert Schiller and Jeanne Roth Pettit.
Donna grew up in Fenton, Missouri, and attended Lindbergh High School. She enjoyed crocheting afghans for her family and spending time with her grandchildren, whom she dearly loved.
Donna was united in...
Beverly Jean Brooks
May 18, 2026
Beverly Jean Brooks, 65, of Summersville, Missouri, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Beverly was born on November 14, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Erma McKee and Austin McKee, and was lovingly raised by Bill Honeycutt. She attended Summersville High School.
Beverly found joy in life’s simple moments. She loved tending to her...
Dwain Pitts
May 7, 2026
Clyde Dwain Pitts, son of Clyde Pitts and Pauline Richardson Pitts, was born on July 6, 1960, in Summersville, Missouri. He passed away on May 7, 2026, in the hands of loved ones at the age of 65 years young!
Dwain grew up in the Arnold, Missouri area and graduated from Fox High School.
Dwain enjoyed the simple things in life and...
Carol Suzan Lattimer
May 5, 2026
Carol Suzan Lattimer passed away May 5, 2026, peacefully with her family by her side. She was born May 23, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri to Marvin and Nova (Gale) Nealy.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Nova Nealy; her brother, Marvin (Darrell) Nealy and her grandson, Zachery Ripley.
Carol is survived by three sons, Kevin, Jesse and...
Wanda Mae Lira
May 4, 2026
Wanda Mae Lira, age 65, of Summersville, Missouri, passed away on May 4, 2026, at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri. She was born on May 29, 1960, in San Mateo, California, to Gerald Wayne Hampton and Lillie Mae Henson.
On October 18, 1978, Wanda was united in marriage to John Lira. To this union, three children were born: Jennifer Lira,...
Roy Dean McCallister
May 3, 2026
Roy Dean McCallister went to his heavenly home on May 3, 2026. He was born September 9, 1936, in Summersville, Missouri, to Glen and Goldia (Sterling) McCallister.
Dean graduated from Summersville High School in 1955, alongside a great group of friends who remained close throughout the years.
On October 21, 1956, he was united in marriage to Claudene George in Eminence, Missouri....
Thelma Pauline Briggs
April 29, 2026
Thelma Pauline Briggs was born May 28, 1929, in Hartshorn, Missouri, to George and Arvillia (Edgmond) Brown. She departed this life on April 29, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 96 years.
On August 31, 1946, Thelma was united in marriage to Aubrey Briggs. To this union, three children were born: Sherrian, Keith, and Kevin.
Thelma grew...