obituaries

September 29, 2023

Patsy Ann Ipock Dyer was born April 18, 1942 at the family home in Mountain View, Missouri to Albert and Gertrude (Younger) Ipock.  She passed away September 29, 2023 at Rock Point Nursing Center in Birch Tree Missouri at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 11 days.

Patsy was united in marriage to Charles Dyer...

September 1, 2023

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in Teresa's memory to help offset burial expenses.  They may be left at Bradford Funeral Home or Security Bank of the Ozarks in Summersville.

Teresa Lynn (Masterson) Coomer was born January 12, 1965 to Carolyn Masterson.  She passed away September 1, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in...

August 23, 2023

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in Beth's memory to the Summersville Senior Center.

Flora Beth Bradford, better known as Beth was the second child born to Samuel E. Starnes and Clyola E. (Cook) Starnes. She was born April 22, 1933 in Lincoln, Nebraska. God called his faithful servant to her Heavenly...

July 30, 2023

Angeline Taber was born November 7, 1938 in rural Howell County, Missouri to Irvin and Clara Fern (Cunningham) Wood.  She passed away July 30, 2023 at her home near Summersville, Missouri, surrounded by her family at the age of 84.

Ann was united in marriage to Jake Taber on October 6, 1956 and 3 children were born...

July 27, 2023

Don Everett Pierce was born May 13, 1945 at Camden, Missouri to Everett and Trieva (Southers) Pierce.  He passed away at his home in Summersville, Missouri on July 27, 2023 at the age of 78 years and 2 months.

Don was united in marriage to Joan Bird Pierce on February 14, 1998.  He had 3 children from...

July 26, 2023

Donna Marie (Farmer) Woolsey, 88, of Mountain View, Missouri, went to be with the Lord in Heaven on July 26, 2023, at the age of 88.  Donna was born in Welch, Oklahoma, on December 24, 1934.  She was the youngest of four girls and spent her younger years in parts of Oklahoma, Illinois, and Missouri. Donna Marie was saved...

July 21, 2023

Larry Michael Dooley was born on March 3, 1971 in Houston, Texas to David Michael and Susann (Glover) Dooley.  He passed away on July 21, 2023 at his home in Winona, Missouri at the age of 52.

He was united in marriage to Darla Johnson on December 22, 1990 and they were blessed with a daughter, Anisha.  ...

July 20, 2023

Steven Lex Cantrell was born on December 8, 1954 in Houston, Missouri to Lexie and Marie (Lea) Cantrell.  He entered his heavenly home on July 20. 2023 in Houston, Missouri at the age of 68.

Steve attended Houston Schools and graduated with the class of 1973.  He was a faithful member of Souls Harbor Church for many...

July 19, 2023

V. Jean Adams was born July 17, 1937 at Barren Fork, Missouri to Edgar and Alma (Hurt) Allen.  She passed away at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Peters, Missouri on July 19, 2023 at the age of 86.

Jean was united in marriage to Louis Judson Adams on October 10, 1953 and to their union 5 children...

July 11, 2023

Gary Dean Myers, age 81, of Houston, MO passed away, July 11th, 2023.  Gary Dean Myers is the son of Cleo (Cox) and Albert Myers and was born January 28th, 1942 in Eldon, IA.  He had four brothers, Herbert, Albert, Johnny, & Larry, and one sister, Martha (Myers) Whistler.  He was raised in Eldon, IA where he attended grade...

July 8, 2023

On July 8, 2023, Kathy Smith of Summersville, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 75, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. Mamie Kathryn (Duncan) Smith, the daughter of W.H. “Bill” Duncan and Bonnie Evelyn Terrill was born January 15, 1948, in Morton, Washington and passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on July...

June 30, 2023

James D. Carr was born January 24, 1941 in Andersonville, Tennessee to Clarence and Elva (White) Carr.  He passed away at this home near Mountain View, Missouri on June 30, 2023 at the age of 82.

He was united in marriage to his loving companion of over 35 years, Carol (Blevins) Carr on March 11, 1989.

June 25, 2023

Elsie Lorene (Stringer) Carmack was born March 17, 1936 at Hartshorn, Missouri to Jasper and Dollie (Morgan) Stringer.  She entered her heavenly home on June 25, 2023 at Houston, Missouri at the age of 87.

She was united in marriage to Ronnie Earl Carmack on June 24, 1956 and to their union 3 children were born: Ronnie...

June 23, 2023

Rodger E. Smith age 66, the son of Winferd Smith and Doris (Orr) Smith, was born June 16, 1957 at Rolla Regional Hospital and passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on June 23, 2023.

Rodger was united in marriage to Donna (Cruz) Smith on June 9, 1984. To this union 2 children were born: Kristy...

June 14, 2023

Freda Lorraine Kell, age 86, was born September 8, 1936 in Elk Creek, Missouri, the oldest daughter of Fred and Doris (Goodman) Goforth.  She was the second oldest child of the clan.  She passed away June 14, 2023 at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri.

Freda attended French Elementary School and Cabool High School.

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June 7, 2023

Rosemary (Smith) Keeling, the daughter of Raymond Lester and Emma Louise (Basham) Smith, was born October 20, 1944 in Bend, Oregon.  She passed away at Mountain View Healthcare on June 7, 2023 making her age 78 years, 7 months and 18 days.

Her parents moved to Ink, Missouri when she was a small girl.  She met her...

June 7, 2023

Steven Lee Kessler , the son of Bob Kessler and Cleo Kessler (Clanton) was born March 29, 1964 at St. John’s Hospital in Springfield, MO. He passed away June 7, 2023 at 59 years old.

Steve was united in marriage to Erica Bieller on October 23, 1999. They had two children, Nicholas Schoen and Bella Kessler.

June 4, 2023

Mary Alice (George) Wright was born November 25, 1948 in Eminence, Missouri to Claude and Lorene (Swiney) George.  She passed away at 7:30 AM, June 4, 2023 at Brookhaven Healthcare in Springfield, Missouri.

She graduated from Eminence High School and went to work for the US Naval Department in St. Louis.  Following her retirement, she moved to...

May 26, 2023

In lieu of flowers the family respectfully requests donations in Joe’s honor be made to the Ellis Prairie Cemetery.

Robert Fred (Joe) Hayes, Jr. the son of Robert Fred (Jack) and Bettye Jane (Haney) Hayes was born April 12, 1945 in the Oak Hill community located in Texas County, Missouri. He passed away at Texas County Memorial...

May 14, 2023

Ray Kenneth Hall was born on June 25, 1942 to Leslie and Viola Hall near Grogan, Missouri.  His older brother, Robert Lee, was excited to have a new baby brother.  Ray passed in his home on May 14, 2023 after a lengthy illness.

Ray and his family lived on the farm near Grogan until Ray...