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...
Patricia Ann Koller
April 26, 2026
Patricia Ann (Terrill) Koller was born on February 16, 1943, in the State of Washington to Glen Edward Terrill and Opal Betty (Bissell) Terrill. She was the youngest child, forever known as “Patty Ann” to her two older siblings, who predeceased her, James “Dub” Terrill and Wanda (Terrill) Gaston.
Shortly after her birth, her family soon returned to the rural Missouri...
Kirk Wayne Howell
April 22, 2026
Kirk Wayne Howell was born February 15, 1965, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Gordon and Mary (Richardson) Howell. Kirk joined his infant son, Isaac, and many other family members in heaven on Wednesday, April 22, 1965. He was 61 years old. The family moved home to Summersville when Kirk was a baby. He loved this community and never had a...
Randle Arlen Scheets
April 17, 2026
Randle Scheets, the son of Benny and Geneva (Reed) Scheets, was born December 3, 1964, at Cabool, Missouri, and went home to meet Jesus from Texas County Memorial Hospital on April 17, 2026.
Randy was united in marriage to Vonda Coble on Oct 6, 1983. To this union 2 children were born: Cody Randle Scheets and Aaron Lee Scheets. He loved...
Stephanie Joan Carpenter
April 11, 2026
Stephanie Joan Carpenter went to Heaven, her final home at 1:45 pm Saturday April the 11th, 2026. Stephanie was born on January 14th, 1967, in Troy, Missouri, to Curtis and Janet Reynolds. She grew up on a farm in Missouri alongside her sisters.
Stephanie married Shawn Carpenter on June 9th, 1984. Together, they had 10 children and did their best to...
Randy Earl Sullins
April 8, 2026
Randy Earl Sullins was born on November 18, 1954, in Rolla, Missouri. One of 11 children born to Lebern & Helen (Cameron) Sullins, Randy Earl was the baby boy, with only his baby sister, Phyllis, following him. He finally found relief from his various ailments on April 8, 2026, at his home in Licking. Randy reached the age of 71,...
Kenneth Eugene Hall
March 30, 2026
Kenny Hall was born August 4, 1946 in Hartshorn, Missouri to Silven Leroy Hall and Mildred Martha Norris. He passed away March 30, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri at the age of 79.
Kenny grew up in Hartshorn and attended Round Valley School. He attended and graduated from Summersville High School. He went to work in the...
John Joseph Fischer
March 26, 2026
John Joseph Fischer was born on March 12, 1938, in St. Mary’s, Kansas, to Leo Fischer and Cornelia (Trude) Fischer. He passed away March 26, 2026, at The Maples care center in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 88.
John was raised in Perry, Kansas, where he attended school and graduated from high school. He proudly served his country in the...
Patricia Lorraine Miller
March 24, 2026
Patricia gained her wings on March 24, 2026, she passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born on May 23, 1963, at the age of 62 years 10 months and 1 day. She is the daughter of Joseph Bernard Eckert and Ethel (Marhanka) Eckert. On April 3rd, 1980, Patricia married the love of her life James (Jimmy)...
Vivian Arlene Yandell
March 24, 2026
Vivian Arlene Yandell was born on July 30, 1936, in Hartshorn, Missouri, to Howard Bailey and Florence (Jordan) Bailey. She passed away on March 24, 2026, at Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, Missouri, at the age of 89 years.
On May 26, 1956, Vivian was united in marriage to Jim Yandell. To their union, one daughter was born, Kim...