Mary Virginia Earp
August 19, 2026
A letter from Mary to her family and friends written on April 18, 2026, along with her obituary that she wrote as well.
Instead of saying what I did or didn't do in my 92 years; I want to say to my family and friends my life has been full of love, joy, and peace from my family. God has been...
Melvin Millard
August 18, 2026
Melvin Dale Millard, son of Luther Millard and Edna Peterson Millard, was born on December 24, 1938, in Morgan, Missouri. He grew up in Lebanon, Missouri, and Minnesota, building a life filled with hard work, family, and many adventures. Melvin worked many different jobs throughout his life, but his greatest love was truck driving, a career that allowed him to...
James Eugene Bradway
August 17, 2026
James Eugene Bradway, age 68 of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on August 17, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family, after a long battle with heart disease.
He was born on August 29, 1957, the baby of the family, to Ruby (Sykes) Bradway and Marion Calvin Bradway, in Millington, Tennessee.
Jim loved the Lord with all his heart. He had a...
Kim C. (Medlock) Akers
August 3, 2026
Kim C. Medlock Akers, 68, was born April 9, 1958, in Rolla, Missouri, to Leo C. Medlock and Shirley Marie (Medlock) Greathouse. She went to be with the Lord on August 3, 2026.
Kim was saved and baptized at an early age.
She married the love of her life, Jerry Granville Akers in 1979. As a team, they became “over the road”...
Rebecca Lee Powers
August 1, 2026
Rebecca Lee Powers, age 66, passed away August 1, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. She was born November 30, 1959, in San Diego, California, the daughter of Robert Arlen Luke and Billie Ruth Webb (Mosgrove).
Rebecca graduated in 1978 from Pioneer Jr./Sr. High School in Royal Center, Indiana. She proudly served her country doing two different stints in the United States Navy...
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...