obituaries
Joan Marie Ivie
August 10, 2025
Joan Marie Ivie daughter of J.R. and Wilma (Litty) Ivie was born in Steelville, Missouri on the Zahorsky farm, September 20th 1948. Joan passed peacefully surrounded by family at Houston House nursing home in Houston, Missouri August 10th 2025.
Joan is survived by sister Carol and husband Dan Brown of St. Ann Missouri, sister RoseMary (Rose) Ivie...
Mildred "Millie" Marie Elders
August 9, 2025
Mildred “Millie” Marie Elders was born May 30, 1929 in Leeper, Missouri to Dewey Harrison and Elba Pearl (Tyrey) Cole. She passed away August 9, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 96.
Millie was united in marriage to Lewis Harold Elders on January 8, 1948 and to their union four children...
Peggy Joanne Steele
July 27, 2025
Peggy Joanne (Elmore) Steele, 94, of Summersville, Missouri passed away July 27, 2025 in Mtn. View, Missouri. She was born September 16, 1930 in Springfield, Illinois to Athol and Emma (Lester) Elmore.
While in high school, her family moved to Chicago where she met and married her love, Fredrick J. Steele. To this union, three daughters were...
Loyd Jackson Ice
July 22, 2025
Loyd Jackson Ice, was born July 24, 1937 at Cabool, Missouri to Orville and Ellen (Adams) Ice. He passed away July 22, 2025 at the VA hospital in Columbia, Missouri, at the age of 87.
He was united in marriage to Perma June Grogan on July 24, 1964. To this union, one child was born, Kevin Loyd...
Teddy Gene Segelhorst
July 8, 2025
Teddy Gene Segelhorst of Summersville, MO passed away on July 8, 2025 at the age of 67. Teddy was born November 10, 1957 in Pinckneyville, IL to Harold E. Segelhorst and Shirley Ann (Bird) Segelhorst.
He was preceded in death by his parents as well as his sister Susan Darter and brother Larry Segelhorst.
He...
Timmy Joe Denton
July 7, 2025
Timmy Joe Denton was born on October 23, 1967, in Houston, Missouri, to James “Shorty” and Lucille Denton. He departed this life on July 7, 2025, at the age of 57.
Tim was united in marriage to Terri Lawson on January 10, 1997. To this union, he brought Brittany and Austin, and together they had Jesse and...
Nimmie Ophelia Steelman
June 23, 2025
Nimmie Ophelia (Riddle) Steelman, age 71, of Hartshorn, Missouri, passed peacefully from this life into the arms of her Savior on June 23, 2025, surrounded by the legacy of love she so selflessly built. Born August 18, 1953, in Mansfield, Arkansas, she was the oldest child of Bill and Freda (Black) Riddle.
At just 18, Nimmie married...
Danny David Hawkins
June 19, 2025
Danny Hawkins was born November 17, 1947 to Claude and Bonnie (Huskey) Hawkins at the Huskey Farm. He passed away June 19, 2025 at his home in Hartshorn, surrounded by his loving family.
Danny’s childhood was full of adventure on Black Valley, where he roamed the hills having a big time with his brothers, sister Sandy, along...
Joyce Ann Jones
June 12, 2025
Joyce Ann Jones was born December 16, 1956 at Houston, Missouri to Robert L. and Ruthene (Brackett) Jones. She passed away June 12, 2025 at Houston, Missouri at the age of 68.
She was united in marriage to Robert P. Jones on December 20, 1974 and they were blessed with 4 children, Josh, Wesley, Lekisha and Christina....
Kenneth Dale Groom
June 7, 2025
Kenneth Dale Groom was born January 15, 1956 at Darlington Township, Missouri to Dale and Nelda (Hill) Groom. He passed away, Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 8:15 PM.
He was united in marriage to Beth on June 18, 1984 and they were married for 40 years and 11 months until his passing. They were blessed with 4...
Robert "Bobby" Larry Burns Sr.
June 1, 2025
Robert L. “Bobby” Burns Sr, also known as Grizz to his friends and family, was born July 8, 1960 in St. Louis, Missouri to Robert K. and Orpha (Gale) Burns. He passed away at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on June 1, 2025 at the age of 64.
Bobby was united in marriage to Linda Cross...
Carolyn Nina Patterson-Barnes
May 18, 2025
Carolyn Nina Patterson Barnes (Lotz), of Hartshorn Missouri, died peacefully at home on May 18, 2025. She was surrounded by the love of family, with her son and husband at her side.
Carolyn was born on November 18, 1955 in St. Louis, Missouri to Richard Roy Lotz and Jeane Claire Lotz (Nelson). As a child, she spent...
Wayne Edward Smith
May 8, 2025
Wayne E. Smith, the son of Homer and Ethel (Belew) Smith, was born on January 20, 1932 at Summersville, Missouri. He passed away May 8, 2025 at his home in Summersville, Missouri at the age of 93.
Wayne grew up in the rural Summersville area and attended Oak Hill Elementary and Summersville High Schools.
He...
Kathrine Renae Mauller
May 7, 2025
Kathrine Renae Mauller was born October 7, 1963, in Houston, Missouri, to Ronald Royce Boyle Sr. and Dolores Elizabeth (Boldwyn) Boyle. She passed away May 7, 2025 at the age of 61.
She was united in marriage to James Guy Mauller, and they spent 30 years together before he passed away in 2018.
Kathy grew...
Virginia Kay Vaughn
April 25, 2025
Virginia K. (Chilton) Vaughn was born December 31, 1948 at St. Louis, Missouri to Charlie Chilton and Sadie (Ledgerwood) Chilton Dodson. She passed away April 25, 2025 at SSM St. Joseph West in Lake St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 76.
She was united in marriage on October 19, 1968 to Leroy Atwood Vaughn Jr. To...
Cora Lou Wade
April 20, 2025
Cora was born in her home along the Roubidoux River. The youngest of 8 children, family meant everything to her. Cora was a Houston High School graduate. Shortly after graduation, she married Jerry Kenneth Lawler. She was the mother of 3 and a military wife during the Vietnam War.
Cora was very involved in her kids’ sports...
Frankie L. Shoults
April 16, 2025
Frankie Lynn Shoults, the son of Elmer and Audrey Shoults, was born on July 11, 1957, in Summersville, MO. He entered into rest on April 16, 2025, at Springfield Hospital, surrounded by his family, at the age of 67.
Frankie married Cheryl Gutscher on July 28, 1979. They were blessed with five children: Andrew, Robert, Ashley, Dawn,...
Clarence Wayne Crider
April 8, 2025
Clarence Wayne Crider, the son of Clyde William Crider and Sylvia Florence Knight Crider was born April 30th, 1934 in Summersville, MO. He passed away at his home in Summersville, MO on April 8th, 2025 with his loving sister, Mary Ann, by his side, making his age 90 years. What a blessed life! Clarence lost his sight when he...
James "Sonny" Cecil Jennings
March 31, 2025
James Cecil Jennings of Success MO passed away March 31, 2025 surrounded in love by those closest to him. James was born July 20, 1941 in Rector MO, to Ellen Cox and Cecil Jennings as the baby of the family. He married his “little woman” Janice (Sherry) Norris May 28, 1966 they had one daughter, three grandsons and 6...
Dale Ivan Cooper
March 30, 2025
Dale I. Cooper was born October 27, 1942, a Shannon County resident. The son of Ray and Pearl (Willis) Cooper. Dale departed this life at his home in Hartshorn, Missouri on March 30, 2025 making his age 82 years, 5 months and 3 days.
Dale was a proud U.S. Navy Veteran. He was an aviation mechanic on...