obituaries

Feb 14, 2022

Randy Scott Kirkman, son of Vernon Junior Kirkman and Dixie (Hamer) Kirkman, was born November 1, 1953 in Mtn. View, Mo.  He went to be with his Savior February 14, 2022 at the age of 68.

Randy graduated with the Summersville High School class of 1971.   Randy was married to his sweetheart, Linda Cook on August 9,...

Feb 9, 2022

Ranesmae “Nezzie” Maxwell, the daughter of Shelby Starr and Brenden Maxwell, was born February 22, 2021 at West Plains, Missouri.  She entered into the arms of Jesus on February 9, 2022 at the age of 11 months.

Nezzie loved to sit in the window and be outside.  She loved to watch Paw Patrol, play Paddy Cake and...

Feb 8, 2022

Avis Maudeline Bond Thomas, the daughter of Bill Bond and Blanche Jackson Bond was born January 11th, 1930 at home in Hartshorn, Missouri and passed away at Licking Park Manor in Licking, Missouri on February 8th, 2022 making her age 92 years and 28 days. Avis loved the Lord and we are comforted in knowing she is free from...

Feb 8, 2022

George P. Holbrook was born in Denver, Colorado on August 5, 1937 to Eli and Hazel (Ramsey) Holbrook.  He passed away at his home in Summersville, Missouri on February 8, 2022 with his family by his side.

He was preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers, 4 sisters and two sons, Michael and Donald.

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Feb 6, 2022

Craig Stephen Wills “Shorty” was born October 14, 1954, to Hershel and Genevia Wills at Granite City, IL. He departed to his forever home on February 6, 2022. Craig was saved and baptized at an early age into the Baptist Church, he then re-dedicated his life to Christ again on October 12, 2007.  He knew our Savior and is...

Feb 4, 2022

Tommy Wayne Hawkins was born September 30, 1953 in Summersville, Missouri to Claude and Bonnie (Husky) Hawkins.  He passed away February 4, 2022 at the Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 68.

Tom grew up on a farm in Black Valley running the Ozarks hills and hollers with his siblings. He attended...

Feb 3, 2022

Charles William Byse, the son of Frank and Helen (Mash) Byse was born on April 27, 1948 at Summersville, Missouri.  He passed from this earthly life, at his home in Summersville, with family by his side, Thursday, February 3, 2022, at the age of 73.

Charles grew up in the Bethel area, attending school in Summersville before...

Jan 31, 2022

Opal Fayrene Harmon Miller, 48, of Springfield, Missouri, passed from this world on January 31, 2022, at Springfield Skilled Care and The Lodges in Springfield, Missouri.  Opal was born January 2, 1974, in Houston, Missouri.  She was the first baby of 1974 born at Texas County Memorial Hospital.  Opal was the daughter of Harry “Gene” Harmon and Rosa Faye...

Jan 31, 2022

Lemuel Harrison Kitchens was born June 23, 1930 in Oak Creek, Colorado to Richard and Myrtle (Fiske) Kitchens.  He passed away January 31, 2022 at Mountain View Healthcare in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 91.

Lem was previously married and to that union 5 children were born, Debbie, Gail, Christina, Lem Jr. and Viola.  He...

Jan 30, 2022

William David Grammar, the son of Willie Clyde and Joyce (Conner) Grammar, was born June 7, 1970 in Columbia, Missouri.  He passed away on January 30, 2022 in West Plains, Missouri at the age of 51.

He was united in marriage to Theresa (Young) Grammar on June 10, 1999 and they were blessed with 6 children: Susan...

Jan 29, 2022

Joanna M. (Moore) (George) Jones, the daughter of Marshall and Beatrice (Connolly) Moore, was born November 8, 1926 in Springfield, Illinois.  She passed away January 29, 2022 at her daughter’s home in Summersville, Missouri at the age of 95.

She grew up in Springfield, Illinois and was united in marriage to Delmar Lee George Sr and to...

Jan 13, 2022

Sharon Lee Pope was born May 1, 1939 in Los Angeles, California to Robert Theodore and Shirley Mae (Dodson) Smith.  She passed away January 13, 2022 at her home in Summersville, Missouri at the age of 82.

Sharon was united in marriage to James S. Pope on February 25, 1957 and 2 sons were born to their...

Jan 4, 2022

Rosemary Jackson, the daughter of Ray and Agnes (Vandevort) Smith was born March 18, 1957 in Houston, Missouri.  She passed away January 4, 2022 at her home in Raymondville, Missouri at the age of 64.

She was united in marriage to Henry Albert Jackson on November 8, 1976 and 3 children were born to this union, William,...

Jan 3, 2022

David Sonka, the son of Gene and Nina (Cleaver) Sonka, was born November 28, 1954 at Iola, Kansas.  He passed away January 3, 2022 in Washington, Missouri at the age of 67.

David was united in marriage to Connie James on June 24, 1989.

He was preceded in death by his grandparents, parents and aunts...

Jan 1, 2022

Clarence “Ernie” Jones, the son of Charlie Everett and Dorothy Lee (Barfield) Jones, was born September 2, 1947 in Lawton, Oklahoma.  He passed away January 1, 2022 at the Veterans Health Care System of the Ozarks in Fayetteville, Arkansas at the age of 74.

Ernie grew up in Rush Springs, Oklahoma and later moved to Missouri after...

Dec 26, 2021

Lillie Mae Jackson, the daughter of Pearl E. and Gladys Edna (Estes) Jaco, was born October 7, 1932, in Cape Girardeau, Missouri.  She passed away at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri Sunday, December 26, 2021, making her age 89 years 2 months and 19 days.

Lillie was united in marriage to Lloyd Howard Jackson, January...

Dec 17, 2021

Jeffrey Ray Bandy passed away December 17, 2021, at MU Hospital, Columbia, Missouri, due to complications from Covid-19. Born January 9, 1967, he was the son of the late (Sylvester) Ray and Betty Jo Bandy. Jeff grew up in Summersville, Missouri and graduated Valedictorian from Summersville High School in 1985. He continued his education, earning a Bachelor of Applied...

Dec 17, 2021

Robert “Bob” Allen Heiney was born on June 14, 1960 in Washington, Missouri to Daniel Thomas and Edna Marie (Headrick) Heiney.  He passed away December 17, 2021 at his home in Winona, Missouri at the age of 61.

Bob was united in marriage to Betty Kay Blanks on June 22, 1981 and 5 children were born to...

Dec 16, 2021

Maurice Jude Eldringhoff, or Morris as many knew him, was born May 18, 1942 and departed to be present with the Lord, December 16, 2021.

He is survived in this life by his wife of 25 years, Darlene Eldringhoff and 3 step children, Jody, Jada and Jesse Ipock.  Maurice was a grandfather to Jada’s three children, Dilan,...

Dec 8, 2021

Andrew Mast, age 93 of Summersville, Missouri, departed this life on December 8, 2021.

He was born on June 21, 1928 at Burton, Ohio to the late Eli and Amanda (Yoder) Mast.

On December 11, 1947 he married Malinda J. Mast who preceded him in death on December 11, 2003.  To this union 6 children...