obituaries


Gerald "Jerry" Lee Snyder

Gerald "Jerry" Lee Snyder

October 24, 2026

Gerald “Jerry” Snyder August 26, 1946 – October 24, 2026 Gerald “Jerry” Snyder, a decorated Vietnam veteran, devoted husband, loving father, and proud Papa, departed this life on October 24, 2026, leaving a legacy of love, service, patriotism, and devotion to family, community, and fellow veterans. In a bittersweet homecoming, he shared his final day on Earth with his beloved...

Donald William Hines

Donald William Hines

October 16, 2026

Donald William Hines (Boogerman) was born to Olive Hines and Evelyn (Sample) Hines on February 14, 1943. He departed this life on October 16, 2026. Making him 83 years old.

Don married Linda Young and to this union they were blessed with 2 sons: Gregory Don and Daniel Wade.

Don later married Janie (Hubbard) Jordan in 1972. Janie brought a daughter to...

DeAnn Buschmann

DeAnn Buschmann

October 15, 2026

Dana DeAnn Buschmann

December 10, 1958 – October 15, 2026

Dana DeAnn Buschmann, lovingly known as DeAnn, was born on December 10, 1958, in Houston, Missouri, to Charles Phillip Noakes and Patsy Hayes Tackett. She grew up in Houston alongside her siblings before moving to Vienna, Missouri, as a teenager. Vienna became her home, where she built her life, raised her family,...

Brenda Kaye Vance

Brenda Kaye Vance

October 12, 2026

Brenda Kaye Vance

Brenda was born July 31, 1957 at Phelps County Hospital, in Rolla MO. Brenda was the daughter of John Vance and Jeraldine Horn. Brenda passed away at her eartlhly home to her new home with the Lord on October 12, 2026. Making her age 69 years.

Brenda had a son Jonathan, born to her family, whom she dearly loved.

Brenda...

Tammy Dawn Robertson

Tammy Dawn Robertson

October 4, 2026

Tammy Dawn Robertson was born July 8, 1959, in Houston, Missouri, to Vivian (Lewis) Hartman and Earl Hartman. She passed away on October 4, 2026, at her home in Summersville, Missouri, at the age of 67.

Tammy was united in marriage to James Robertson Jr on November 29, 1986 and they were blessed with a daughter, Melissa Dawn.

She grew up in...

Michael Maurice "Mike" Allen

Michael Maurice "Mike" Allen

September 30, 2026

Mr. Michael Maurice "Mike" Allen, age 72, of Vevay, Indiana, formerly of Summersville, Missouri, entered this life on April 17, 1954 in Summersville, Missouri. He was the loving son of Clell Maurice Allen and Waneta "Lucille" (Bryson) Allen Barnett. On March 29, 1964, Mike was baptized, which began a lifelong journey rooted in his Christian beliefs and devotion to the...

Ronald Dwayne Keeling

Ronald Dwayne Keeling

September 17, 2026

Ronald Dwayne Keeling was born on April 22, 1961, to Roland George Keeling and Mary Jeanette (Maxfield) Keeling. He leaves behind his sister Rhonda Benfatto and her husband, Joe; his brother Michael Keeling and his wife Jolene; and three nieces: Erin Benfatto, Lauren Keeling, and Kristen Keeling. Ron graduated from Riverview Gardens High School and earned a Bachelor's degree in...

William "Billy" Donald Collins

William "Billy" Donald Collins

September 15, 2026

William Donald “Billy” Collins, son of William Jeffery Collins and Lorna Jeanette Goforth, was born March 18, 1983, in Mountain View, Missouri. He went home to be with the Lord on September 15, 2026, at Eminence, Missouri, following a tragic accident, at the age of 43 years.

Billy was the loving father of William “Kid” Collins, his oldest child, whom he...

Kelly Scott Smith

Kelly Scott Smith

September 13, 2026

Kelly Scott Smith, 59, of Aubrey, Texas, died September 13, 2026 at Texas Health Methodist Hospital, Fort Worth. He was born May 5, 1967 in San Francisco, California, the son of Kelly and Beulah (Sneddon) Smith. 

Kelly was united in marriage to Angela Charlotte Fortner on December 11, 1999, in El Granada, California. To this union came 4 children, Kaitlin, Kelly...

David Cope

David Cope

September 2, 2026

David Wayne Cope was born September 27, 1988 in Conroe, Texas to John and Vicki (Broxson) Cope. He passed away September 2, 2026 at the age of 37.

David graduated from Summersville High School in 2007. He loved to travel and see the beautiful sights this world has to offer. He met and married Rachel Roessler on October 15, 2022. David...

Mary Virginia Earp

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...