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...
Anita Faye Parham
November 27, 2025
Anita Faye Parham, daughter of Juanita Peacock and Andrew Dubois, was born October 21, 1945 at Cleveland, Mississippi, She passed away November 27, 2025 at Hartshorn, Missouri at the age of 80.
Anita was united in marriage to Russell Lee Parham on February 8, 1973. To this union five children were born: David, Stacy, Beth, Kathryn, and Lance.
Anita grew up in...
Norma Ruth Pearcy
November 18, 2025
Norma Ruth Pearcy was born May 1,1937 on the family farm at Roubidoux, Missouri to Johnie and Maggie (Stilley) Pearcy. She passed away November 18, 2025 in Houston, Missouri at the age of 88.
Norma graduated from Houston High School in 1955. She worked nine years at the International Shoe Company in Houston and 25 years as manager over three PXs...
Cleta Darlene Barnes
November 15, 2025
Cleta (Wilkins) Barnes, the daughter of Leonard Vernon Wilkins and Mabel Virginia (Dyer) Wilkins, was born March 5, 1944 in rural Shannon County and passed away at her home on November 15, 2025, surrounded by family, making her 81 years of age.
Cleta grew up in Shannon County and attended Eminence Elementary School and Summersville High School. She graduated from Summersville...
David Noel Moerbe
November 10, 2025
David Noel Moerbe was born on February 14, 1946, in Houston, Texas, to Herbert Paul Moerbe and Sarah Eloyce Tanner Moerbe. He passed away on November 10, 2025, at University Hospital in Columbia, Missouri at the age of 79.
David is survived by his wife, Sue Moerbe of the home; his brother, Gary of Grapevine, Texas; his sister, Annie of Columbia,...
Betty Fern Young
November 7, 2025
Betty Fern (Holden) Young, daughter of Frank Lynn Holden and Bessie Hannah (Brackett) Holden, was born March 11, 1944 in Bucyrus, Missouri, and passed away at her home on November 7, 2025, at the age of 81 years.
Betty attended school in Houston, Missouri. She was united in marriage to Leo Young, and to this union three children were born: Robin,...
Kathy Jo Thomure
November 4, 2025
Kathy Jo Thomure was born on December 27, 1961 and departed this life on November 4, 2025 surrounded by her family and friends.
Kathy was a fun-loving, outgoing, and compassionate woman whose smile and laughter could light up any room. She found joy in the simple pleasures of life, like tending to her garden, cooking delicious meals, spending time outdoors, and...
Jerry Leslie Hunt
October 25, 2025
Jerry Leslie Hunt was born at Stoll Hospital in West Plains on October 25,1944 and passed away at 81 years of age, on October 25, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.
He was the first son of Leslie and Goldie (Vaughan) Hunt. They lived in Nebraska before returning home to West Plains and Summersville.
Jerry graduated from Summersville High in 1962....
Rhoda Faye Rightnowar
October 25, 2025
Rhoda Faye (Sullivan) Rightnowar was born February 6, 1935 in Salem, Arkansas to William Everett Sullivan and Rhoda Belle (Neal) Sullivan. Due to the death of her mother during childbirth, Rhoda was raised by her Granny Neal in Winona, MO. Rhoda went to her heavenly home on October 25, 2025 at the age of 90 years and 9 months. She...
Georgia Ann Quackenbush
October 13, 2025
Georgia Ann (Davis) Howell Quackenbush, daughter of George Henry and Marie (Carpenter) Davis, was born on March 12, 1943, in West Plains, Missouri. She passed away on October 13, 2025, at her home in Summersville, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family.
Georgia attended Summersville Schools, and after graduating, she married John Howell. To this union two sons were born, John Brian...
Lonnie E. Womack
October 8, 2025
Lonnie E. Womack, son of Ermel C. and Joan (Powell) Womack, was born January 8, 1954, in West Plains, Missouri. He went to his Heavenly Home at the age of 71 years and 9 months on October 8, 2025, at his home in Summersville, Missouri, with his family at his side.
Lonnie grew up in the Hartshorn–Summersville area and graduated from...
Steven Ray Breedlove
October 5, 2025
Steven Ray Breedlove was born June 9, 1957, at Houston, Missouri, to Donald Lee and Mary Louise (Campbell) Breedlove. Steven passed away at his home in Bucyrus, Missouri on October 5, 2025, making his age 68 years.
Steve grew up in the Houston area and attended Houston High School. He later graduated from college and spent several years working at the...