obituaries

Jul 18, 2019

Melvin Glenn Elfline, the son of Benjamin and Mary (Gentry) Elfline, was born on November 2, 1942 in Rhineland, Missouri. He passed away at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri on July 18, 2019 at the age of 76.

Melvin grew up on a farm in the Rhineland, Missouri area. He was united...

Jul 12, 2019

“ Home is where your story begins”…Lillian Lois Hurt was welcomed to this world by her parents William “Bill” Joseph Hurt and Bertha Loretta Blake Hurt at their family farm (home) in Timber, Missouri on April 19, 1938. Their country doctor, Franklin Hyde, delivered Lillian as the final addition, making her the youngest and the 11 th born,...

Jun 27, 2019

Barbara J. Poe-Steele, the daughter of Virgil and Elsie (Gale) Poe, was born on August 8, 1959 in St. Louis, Missouri. She passed away on June 27, 2019 in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 59.

Barbara was united in marriage to Gary Steele on January 1, 2011.

She enjoyed horseback riding,...

Jun 27, 2019

John Arthur Cross the son of John Lee Cross and Judith Ann Merciel Fox was born March 10, 1965 at St. Louis, Missouri and passed away on June 27, 2019 in Summersville, Missouri at the age of 54.

John was united in marriage to Nessy Brinkman on October 14, 2009.

He grew...

Jun 24, 2019

Betty Joe Hurt was born January 22, 1937 to Daniel and Marie (Bryson) Hurt in Shannon County and passed away June 24, 2019 at approximately 12:35 AM at her home in Mountain Home, AR at the age of 82 years, 5 months and 2 days.

Betty was united in marriage to Dorvan Ray Bilbrey on...

Jun 20, 2019

Neva Edna Kirkman Widgeon who went by her middle name, Edna, passed away on June 20, 2019 at nearly 105. She was born in Summersville, Missouri, on July 13, 1914. Her parents were Oscar Elmer Kirkman and Beulah Ethel Roarke Kirkman. She was orphaned at the age of 4 and was then raised by her aunt and uncle, Effie...

Jun 15, 2019

Barbara Leigh Denner, the daughter of Joseph Eversole Sr. and Minnie (Wiley) Eversole, was born on May 14, 1936 at March Air Force Base in California. She passed away on Saturday, June 15, 2019 at Summersville, MO at the age of 83.

Barbara was united in marriage to Raymond Teddy Denner on April 28, 1956 and to...

Jun 4, 2019

Raymond Teddy Denner, the son of Alex and Elizabeth (Emmert) Denner, was born on June 8, 1932 at Portland, Oregon. He passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Summersville, MO at the age of 86.

Raymond was united in marriage to Barbara Leigh Eversole and to their union four children were born: Vicki Lynne, Cindy Raye,...

Jun 2, 2019

Elmer Bradford was born in Clear Springs, MO on March 8th, 1929 to George and Maud i e Bradford. He departed this world peacefully, surrounded by family, in Ava, MO on June 2nd, 2019.

Elmer was survived by his devoted wife, Yvonne Bradford. They were joined in marriage on February 24th, 1951. Their union was...

May 21, 2019

Lorene G. Crabtree, daughter of Jack and Nora Stark was born January 26, 1922 in Chanute, KS. She went to be with the Lord May 21, 2019 at Mountain View Healthcare, Mountain View, MO at the age of 97.

She started dating Arvel Crabtree in February 20, 1938 and in her words, “fell head over heels in...

May 15, 2019

Edwin Thurlow Gritton died peacefully in his sleep on May 15, aged 74. Edwin is survived by his sister, Suehelen, as well as by the family of his late brother, John Lee.  Apart from John Lee, Edwin is preceded in death by his parents, William and Irene Gritton. Suehelen, Susan, Jesse, Adam, John Paul, Helen Claire, and John Henri...

May 6, 2019

Doris Jean (King) Cooper, the daughter of Ray and Vona (Bilbrey) King, was born on May 11, 1948 at Summersville, Missouri. She passed away on May 6, 2019 at her home at the age of 70.

She grew up in the Summersville community and graduated from Summersville High School. After graduation she moved to Jefferson...

May 4, 2019

Harrold Adolph Hatter was born on October 22, 1932 in Tillamook, Oregon to Joseph George and Ruth (Robertson) Hatter. He passed away at KU Medical Center in Kansas City, Kansas on May 4, 2019 at the age of 86.

Harrold grew up in Oregon and Nevada. He joined the United States Navy on May 16...

May 1, 2019

Beverly Eve (Touchet) Keller was born October 26, 1946 making her age 72 years old. She went to be with her Savior on May 1, 2019. She was surrounded by her family.

Beverly is survived by her husband Tony of the home. Son Lance Lee Smith (Margaret), Grandchildren Travis Smith and Shelby Smith of Dover, Florida. Son...

Apr 29, 2019

Bessie Mae Brawley, the daughter of Grover Cleveland and Eliza “Annie” (Powell) Tuttle, was born on February 16, 1923 in Summersville, Missouri. She passed away on April 29, 2019 at Mtn. View Healthcare in Mtn. View, Missouri at the age of 96.

Bessie was united in marriage to Corvin Thomas Brawley on September 27, 1939...

Apr 28, 2019

Freida Mae Roberts, age 93, was born September 19, 1925 at Ellis Prairie, MO to Herbert and Myrtle (Maggard) Hale. She passed away on April 28, 2019 at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, MO.

Freida grew up in the Ellis Prairie community and graduated from Houston High School in 1945. She then became a school...

Apr 8, 2019

Thelma Lola McKee, age 98 of Summersville, passed away Monday, April 8, 2019 at Mtn. View Healthcare. She was born October 7, 1920 in Hartshorn, Missouri, a daughter of Charley and Vena Barton(nee Crabtree).

She was united in marriage to Russell Marion McKee on July 8, 1939. Thelma and Russell raised 4 children and she...

Apr 4, 2019

Frank Herman Steelman, the son of Burley Edgar and Vena May (Sykes) Steelman, was born on April 19, 1930 at Hartshorn, Missouri. He passed away at Mountain View Healthcare, Mountain View, Missouri on April 4, 2019, making his age 88 years 11 months and 15 days.

Frank was united in marriage to Betty Jo Norris...

Apr 1, 2019

Harold Deane Richardson, the son of William “Charley” and Elsa (Wuertley) Richardson, was born on June 2, 1939 at Kiowa, Colorado. He passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at his home at the age of 79.

Harold was united in marriage to Patsy Smith on August 3, 1974 and to their union a daughter,...

Mar 31, 2019

Memorials in Dale's memory may be made to Riverways Hospice or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital.

Dale Edward Bradford, the son of Richmond and Mary (Pruett) Bradford, was born on February 27, 1934 at Clear Springs, MO. He passed away on March 31, 2019 at his home at Clear Springs at the age of 85....