obituaries

Sep 29, 2025

Sheila Diane Wright, daughter of Jack and Diana (Lewis) Locust, was born November 20, 1952 in Holdenville, Oklahoma and passed away at home on September 29, 2025, surrounded by her family.

She lived in Oklahoma and then Texas until the age of 11, then she moved to Arizona. She graduated from Globe High School in 1971 and...

Sep 17, 2025

Harold “Chloe” Pitts, the son of Leonard Pitts and Mae Pitts, was born on February 3, 1932, in Arroll, Missouri, and passed away in Summersville, Missouri, on September 17, 2025, making his age 93. After the passing of his mother, Leonard later married Ethel, and together they had two sons, Dale and Doyle.

Chloe was united in...

Sep 16, 2025

Hobert Milton Cobble, son of Adam and Lela (Rhodes) Cobble, was born September 14, 1927, in Canado, North Dakota, and passed away on September 16, 2025, at Mt. View Healthcare in Mountain View, Missouri, at the age of 98 years.

He was united in marriage to Gladys Cross, and to this union five children were born: Janet,...

Sep 4, 2025

Toni Michelle McKinney

Toni Michelle McKinney the daughter of Victor Leon and Lynda Sue (Mansfield) Slape was born December 11, 1976 at Danville, AR and passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on September 4, 2025 at the age of 48 (forever 29). Toni was united in marriage to Boulder McKinney on May 6,...

Sep 1, 2025

Ileen Garman Young, daughter of Dennie Brown and Daisy (Woodward) Brown, was born on March 9, 1934, in Xenia, Illinois, and passed away on September 1, 2025, in Houston, Missouri, at the age of 91.

Ileen grew up in Xenia, Illinois, and graduated from Flora High School. She met her husband, Jay Garman, while he was working...

Aug 30, 2025

Thomas Lynn Barton, age 68, of Licking, MO, passed away peacefully at his home on August 30, 2025. Born on March 28, 1957 in Mountain View, MO to Pauline (Stringer) and Elmer Barton. Thomas spent a lifetime surrounded by family, love, and devotion.

He was united in marriage to his beloved wife, Linda Sue Barton, with whom...

Aug 26, 2025

Viola Ellen Powell Herndon was born at home in Couch, Missouri on December 23, 1934, to Ocal and Leta Powell.  She passed away on August 26, 2025 at the age of 90, at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Her family picked cotton every year, so she missed some school and attended several different schools.  She wasn’t allowed...

Aug 21, 2025

Timothy Dale Morgan Sr., son of Leonard and Sharon (Dewitt) Morgan, was born April 2, 1976, at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri.  He passed away on August 21, 2025, at the age of 49.

Timothy was united in marriage to Shawna Jean Morgan on March 16, 2002. To their union, two children were born: Timothy Dale Morgan Jr....

Aug 18, 2025

Donna Jo Garrett, daughter of Leo Ellison and Vesta Martin Ellison, was born on March 20, 1951, in Fort Payne, Alabama, and passed away on August 18, 2025, at her daughter Trisha Clover’s home in Mountain View, Missouri, at the age of 74.

On September 18, 1969, Donna was united in marriage to George Bryant, and to...

Aug 16, 2025

LeRoy Cole, son of James William Cole and Hazel Irene (Fisher) Cole, was born on April 17, 1935, in Houston, Missouri, and passed away on August 16, 2025, surrounded by his family at his home in Houston. He was 90 years old.

On February 6, 1955, LeRoy was united in marriage to Ethel (Altis) Cole at Providence...

Aug 10, 2025

Joan Marie Ivie daughter of J.R. and Wilma (Litty) Ivie was born in Steelville, Missouri on the Zahorsky farm, September 20th 1948. Joan passed peacefully surrounded by family at Houston House nursing home in Houston, Missouri August 10th 2025.

Joan is survived by sister Carol and husband Dan Brown of St. Ann Missouri, sister RoseMary (Rose) Ivie...

Aug 9, 2025

Mildred “Millie” Marie Elders was born May 30, 1929 in Leeper, Missouri to Dewey Harrison and Elba Pearl (Tyrey) Cole. She passed away August 9, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 96.

Millie was united in marriage to Lewis Harold Elders on January 8, 1948 and to their union four children...

Jul 27, 2025

Peggy Joanne (Elmore) Steele, 94, of Summersville, Missouri passed away July 27, 2025 in Mtn. View, Missouri.  She was born September 16, 1930 in Springfield, Illinois to Athol and Emma (Lester) Elmore.

While in high school, her family moved to Chicago where she met and married her love, Fredrick J. Steele.  To this union, three daughters were...

Jul 22, 2025

Loyd Jackson Ice, was born July 24, 1937 at Cabool, Missouri to Orville and Ellen (Adams) Ice.  He passed away July 22, 2025 at the VA hospital in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 87.

He was united in marriage to Perma June Grogan on July 24, 1964. To this union, one child was born, Kevin Loyd...

Jul 8, 2025

Teddy Gene Segelhorst of Summersville, MO passed away on July 8, 2025 at the age of 67. Teddy was born November 10, 1957 in Pinckneyville, IL to Harold E. Segelhorst and Shirley Ann (Bird) Segelhorst.

He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his sister Susan Darter and brother Larry Segelhorst.

He...

Jul 7, 2025

Timmy Joe Denton was born on October 23, 1967, in Houston, Missouri, to James “Shorty” and Lucille Denton. He departed this life on July 7, 2025, at the age of 57.

Tim was united in marriage to Terri Lawson on January 10, 1997. To this union, he brought Brittany and Austin, and together they had Jesse and...

Jun 23, 2025

Nimmie Ophelia (Riddle) Steelman, age 71, of Hartshorn, Missouri, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of her Savior on June 23, 2025, surrounded by the legacy of love she so selflessly built. Born August 18, 1953, in Mansfield, Arkansas, she was the oldest child of Bill and Freda (Black) Riddle.

At just 18, Nimmie married...

Jun 19, 2025

Danny Hawkins was born November 17, 1947 to Claude and Bonnie (Huskey) Hawkins at the Huskey Farm.  He passed away June 19, 2025 at his home in Hartshorn, surrounded by his loving family.

Danny’s childhood was full of adventure  on Black Valley, where he roamed the hills having a big time with his brothers, sister Sandy, along...

Jun 12, 2025

Joyce Ann Jones was born December 16, 1956 at Houston, Missouri to Robert L. and Ruthene (Brackett) Jones.  She passed away June 12, 2025 at Houston, Missouri at the age of 68.

She was united in marriage to Robert P. Jones on December 20, 1974 and they were blessed with 4 children, Josh, Wesley, Lekisha and Christina....

Jun 7, 2025

Kenneth Dale Groom was born January 15, 1956 at Darlington Township, Missouri to Dale and Nelda (Hill) Groom.  He passed away, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM.

He was united in marriage to Beth on June 18, 1984 and they were married for 40 years and 11 months until his passing.  They were blessed with 4...