obituaries


Misti Mae Cooper

Misti Mae Cooper

December 7, 2024

Misti Mae Cooper, daughter of Larry and Pam (Mitchell) Powell, and sister to Lisa and Derek, was born March 21st, 1977.  She went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 7th, 2024 at the age of 47 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with acute myeloid leukemia.

Misti attended Summersville High School, graduating...

Kathryn Ann Lewis

Kathryn Ann Lewis

December 6, 2024

Celebrating the Life of Kathryn Ann Lewis

Kathryn Ann Lewis the daughter of Jim and Mary (Tracz) Lofland was born September 16th, 1955, in Groton, New London, Connecticut and passed away in Houston, Missouri on December 6th, 2024.

As the daughter of a Navy submariner, Kathy lived in many places during her childhood...

Georgia Belle Branson

Georgia Belle Branson

December 4, 2024

Georgia Belle (Bryan) Branson was born July 25, 1933 at Cortez, Colorado to Clara Ann Rutherford and Floyd Wayne Bryan.  She passed away December 4, 2024 at the Houston House Nursing Center in Houston, Missouri at the age of 91 years, 4 months.

She was united in marriage to Donald Ray Branson on June 22, 1953 and...

Harold Shafer

Harold Shafer

November 18, 2024

Harold Shafer, age 79, of Summersville, Missouri, passed away on November 18, 2024, at Ozarks Medical Center in West Plains, Missouri. He was born to Kenneth and Mabel (Light) Shafer on December 21, 1944, at the family farm near Summersville.

Harold was united in marriage to Jean (Deady) Shafer on April 5, 1969, and they had one...

Ronnie Dale Scott

Ronnie Dale Scott

November 16, 2024

Ronnie Dale Scott was born January 22, 1956, in Plainview Texas as Richard Glen Ballard. On his second birthday Ronnie and his sister Carla were adopted by Homer and Ada Scott in Denver Colorado. At that time his name was changed to Ronnie Dale Scott. Then the family moved back to Summersville to live. Ronnie lost his fight with...

Jenifer Leigh Street

Jenifer Leigh Street

November 4, 2024

Jenifer “Jen” Leigh Moran Street, the daughter of Ricky C. Moran and Melanie (Buvens) Moran, was born on September 30, 1984, in Fayetteville, NC, and passed away in Springfield, MO on November 4, 2024, at the age of 40.

Jenifer married Raymond Street in 2012.

Jenifer moved to Louisiana when her father left the Army...

Betty Jo Bandy

Betty Jo Bandy

November 3, 2024

Betty Jo (Jackson) Bandy was born February 14, 1945 in Hannibal, MO to James Richard (Jamie) Jackson Jr. and Marjorie (Banks) Jackson. She passed away November 3, 2024 making her age 79 years 7 months 20 days.

Betty Jo graduated in 1962 from Herculaneum High School in Herculaneum, MO.

She was united in marriage to...

Sheila Kay (Loughridge) Swallow

Sheila Kay (Loughridge) Swallow

October 27, 2024

Sheila Kay (Loughridge) Swallow was born April 21, 1965 at Rolla, Missouri to Joseph Jackson Loughridge Sr. and Elsie (June) Norris Edmonds. She passed away, October 27, 2024 in Safford, Arizona at the age of 59.

Sheila was united in marriage to Danny Swallow and they had 3 children: Alisa Marie, Maranda Lyn and Katherine Michelle.

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Brenda Sue (Shelton) Losh

Brenda Sue (Shelton) Losh

October 24, 2024

Brenda Sue (Hogan) (Shelton) Losh was born March 11, 1958 at Rolla, Missouri to William and Alta (Sykes) Hogan.  She passed away October 24, 2024 at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri at the age of 66 years, 7 months and 13 days.

She was united in marriage to Hans Shelton on March 19, 1983.  She...

David James Murray

David James Murray

October 21, 2024

David James Murray was born February 6, 1959 at Houston, Missouri to Wilson Howard and Lorine Elmer Dean (Callahan) Murray.  He passed away October 21, 2024 at his home in Bucyrus, Missouri at the age of 65.

He was united in marriage to Patti Dawn Dixon on August 25, 1978 and they were blessed with three children,...

Sadie Lynn Cobble

Sadie Lynn Cobble

October 20, 2024

Sadie Lynn Cobble, daughter of Adam and Mackenzie (Hergesheimer) Cobble, was born into the arms of Jesus on October 20, 2024 at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri at the gestational age of 18 weeks.

In the realm of angels, a littlest one takes flight,

A baby girl’s spirit, pure and shining bright....

Rick L. Collins

Rick L. Collins

October 13, 2024

Rickie Lee Collins was born April 4, 1956 in Springfield, Missouri to Carl Lee and Victoria “Imogene” (Garrett) Collins.  He passed away October 13, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

Rick was united in marriage to Becky Cole on February 21, 1976 and they were blessed with 3 daughters, Christy, Jennifer and Alesha.

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Dennis Gene Newby

Dennis Gene Newby

October 12, 2024

Dennis Gene Newby was born February 19, 1953, in Prineville, Oregon to Laurel Lee & Helen Berniece (Lewis) Newby. He passed away on October 12, 2024, in West Plains Missouri, at the age of 71.

Dennis was united in marriage to Cathy Charlane Cook on September 2, 1972, at Valley Center Baptist Church in Hartshorn, Missouri. Cathy...

James Henry Barfield

James Henry Barfield

October 9, 2024

James Henry Barfield was born December 3, 1936 at LaFayette, Walker County, Georgia to Walter Amber John and Nora Belle (Swanson) Barfield.  He passed away October 9, 2024 at his home in Hartshorn, Missouri at the age of 87.

He was united in marriage to Evelyn (Young) Barfield on August 15, 2008.

Jim grew up...

Reta May Ice

Reta May Ice

October 2, 2024

Reta May (Daniel) Ice born August 11, 1949, to Loys & Imogene (McKinney) Daniel in Waynesville Missouri. She passed away at her home October 2, 2024, at the age of 75. Reta was united in marriage to Paul Anderson Ice on June 22, 1975. Together they had two sons, Darren Paul Ice and Travis Anderson Ice.

She...

Dale Eugene Linderer

Dale Eugene Linderer

September 25, 2024

Dale Eugene Linderer was born February 8, 1958 at Willow Springs, MO to Wilbur and May (Bradford) Linderer. He passed away September 25, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas at the age of 66.

He was blessed with 3 children: Darrel Linderer, Danielle Fletcher and Denessa Deatherage.

Dale grew up in Clear Springs, Missouri....

Ronald Cunningham

Ronald Cunningham

September 22, 2024

Ronald Cunningham was born November 15, 1947 in Gardiner, Maine to Clinton and Barbara (Vaine) Cunningham.  He passed away September 22, 2024 at Select Specialty Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 76.

Ron was united in marriage to Margaret Bradway on June 17, 1969 and they were blessed with two sons, Jeffrey Christopher Cunningham and...

Mary Ellen Mash

Mary Ellen Mash

September 17, 2024

Mary Ellen Mash was born November 24, 1961 at Summersville, Missouri to Claude A. and Eva A. (Brewington) Mash.  She passed away September 17, 2024 at her home in Summersville, Missouri at the age of 62.

Mary graduated from Mtn. View High School.

She worked for several years as a custodian in the Summersville School...

Leslie Wayne Walberg

Leslie Wayne Walberg

September 11, 2024

Leslie Wayne Walberg was born January 1, 1952 at Hartshorn, Missouri to Gene Wellon and Zola Frances (Norris) Walberg.  He passed away peacefully on September 11, 2024 at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 72.

Les grew up in the Hartshorn area.  He worked in area sawmills and later went to work for...

Loretta Lee Clark

Loretta Lee Clark

September 10, 2024

Loretta Lee Clark was born December 1, 1940 in St. Louis, Missouri to John David and Mary Ann (Fox) Burch.  She passed away September 10, 2024 at Mountain View Healthcare in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 83.

She was cremated per her wishes and a private memorial service will be held at a later date....