obituaries


Norma Ruth Pearcy

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Sheila Diane Wright

Sheila Diane Wright

September 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...

Harold “Chloe” Pitts

Harold “Chloe” Pitts

September 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...

Hobert Milton Cobble

Hobert Milton Cobble

September 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,...

Toni Michelle Mckinney

Toni Michelle Mckinney

September 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,...

Ileen Garman Young

Ileen Garman Young

September 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...

Thomas "Tom" L. Barton

Thomas "Tom" L. Barton

August 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...

Viola Ellen Herndon

Viola Ellen Herndon

August 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...

Timothy Dale Morgan Sr.

Timothy Dale Morgan Sr.

August 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....

Donna Jo Garrett

Donna Jo Garrett

August 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...

Leroy Cole

Leroy Cole

August 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...