obituaries
Loretta Lee Clark
Sep 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....
Billy Roy Bailey Sr
Aug 30, 2024
Billy Roy Bailey Sr was born September 21, 1978 in Houston, Missouri to Donald Dwayne and Debbie Dian (Rhodes) Bailey. He passed away August 30, 2024 in Salem, Missouri at the age of 45.
Billy grew up in the Eunice and Mansfield, Missouri areas and graduated from Mansfield High School.
He had a passion for...
Beverly Kay Flowers
Aug 28, 2024
Beverly Kay Morton Flowers
It is with heavy hearts and profound sadness that we announce that Beverly (Bev) Flowers, went to dance with the angels Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at the age of seventy-six. She lived a life full of love and laughter, leaving behind cherished memories that will forever live in our hearts. She...
Buster Otis Grimes Jr.
Aug 23, 2024
Buster Otis Grimes Jr was born November 15, 1948 in Vernon, Texas to Buster Otis Grimes Sr and Myrtice (Hancock) Grimes. He passed away August 23, 2024 at his home in Summersville, Missouri at the age of 75.
He was united in marriage to Laverne Collins on September 19, 2020.
Buster spent his early years...
Raymond Lee Nelson
Aug 18, 2024
Raymond Lee Nelson was born June 4, 1962 in St. Charles, Missouri to Leo and Stella (Plowman) Nelson. He passed away peacefully at home on August 18, 2024 at the age of 62.
He was united in marriage to Karen Nelson on April 24, 2010 and they were blessed with 4 children, David Bakstad, Ashley Colboth, Justin...
Anthony W. Marquitz
Aug 7, 2024
Anthony W. Marquitz, the son of Clarence A. Marquitz and Nettie (Dawson) Beno, was born December 2, 1937 in St. Louis, Missouri and passed away at his home in Yukon, Missouri on August 7, 2024 at the age of 86 years, 8 months and 5 days. Anthony married Betty (Kinserlow) in December of 1999. Together they had a blended...
Karen Rose Wilkins
Jul 29, 2024
Karen Rose Wilkins, the daughter of John Maxwell Ede and Stella Alma (Simike) Murray was born on 4 February, 1946 at Chichester, England and passed away at her home in Summersville, Missouri with her family at her bedside, on 29 July, 2024 making her age 78 years, 5 months, and 25 days.
Karen was united in marriage...
Diana Berry
Jul 26, 2024
Diana Berry was born July 3, 1948 at Gideon, Missouri to Dorothy (Frazier) Carter and William Wren. She passed away July 26, 2024 surrounded by loved ones at the age of 76.
Diana was united in marriage to Dewight Eugene Berry on March 1, 1968 and to their union 5 children were born: Dewight Eugene Berry II,...
Jack Turner Mattison
Jul 23, 2024
Jack Mattison was born September 22, 1958 in Mountain View, Missouri to William “Turner” and Iva Mae (Burks) Mattison. He passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at his home in Arroll, Missouri at the age of 65.
Jack was blessed with 3 children, Ashley, Amber and Adam.
He grew up in Summersville where he completed...
Larry Dean Smith
Jul 20, 2024
Larry Dean Smith, born on February 9, 1951, to Earnest and Bonnie (Bell) Smith of Summersville, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his home on July 20th. He was 73 years old.
Larry is survived by his loving wife Mary, who cherished him deeply throughout their years together. He is also survived by his three sons: Chad, Jared,...
Alfred "Chip" Clinton Smith Jr.
Jul 20, 2024
Alfred Clinton “Chip” Smith Jr. was born September 25, 1965 in Springfield, Missouri to Alfred Clinton and Judith Ann (Lyman) Smith. He passed away at his home in Houston, Missouri on July 20, 2024 at the age of 58.
Chip grew up in Tyler, Texas. After graduating high school, he attended Baylor University, earning a Bachelor of...
Josephine Mable Stoops
Jul 3, 2024
Josephine M. Stoops, the daughter of Calvin Roark and Elizabeth Spacek Roark was born on September 25th, 1930 in Summersville, MO and passed away July 3rd, 2024 at the age of 93.
Jo was a lifelong resident of Summersville. She graduated from Summersville High School, where she loved playing volleyball with her best friend Bessie Faye. She...
Rees Richard Smith Sr.
Jun 26, 2024
Rees Richard Smith Sr the son of Joseph Napoleon Smith and Fern Adelle Vedder was born January 30, 1951 in Houston, Missouri and passed away at Cox South Hospital, Springfield, MO on June 26, 2024 making him 73 years old.
He was united in marriage to Tamara Jo Smith on September 22, 2017. Rees Richard Smith Sr...
Dorthene Daisy Merckling
Jun 24, 2024
Dorthene Daisy Merckling, the daughter of Omer Brim and Oprha (Hubbs) Brim, was born October 7, 1934 in Raymondville, Missouri. After a long and meaningful life, Dorthene passed away on June 24, 2024 surrounded by a family that absolutely adored her. She was 89 years old.
She lived in Raymondville for most of her life and often...
Shirley Faye Todd
Jun 24, 2024
Shirley Faye (Eason) Todd was born March 28, 1941 in Rector, Arkansas to Louie E. and Mary A. (Grissom) Eason. She passed away at her home on June 24, 2024 surrounded by family and close friends. She was 83.
Shirley grew up in Nimmons, Arkansas where she met and married Clifford A. Todd. They had 3 children:...
Bernice Bradford
Jun 24, 2024
Bernice (Vaughn) Bradford, the daughter of Henry A. and Mammie M. (McDonald) Vaughn was born August 22, 1938 at Seargent, Missouri. She passed away June 24, 2024 at her home in Willow Springs, Missouri at the age of 85.
Bernice was united in marriage to Dale Bradford on April 17, 1958 and to their union 4 children...
James Robert Lamb
Jun 24, 2024
James Robert Lamb
Born: September 4th, 1937
Entered into Rest on: June 24th, 2024 at the age of 86.
James (Jim) Robert Lamb was born at home to James Louis Lamb and Loise Katherene Hackett in Lee Summit, Missouri. James graduated in 1955 from Lee Summit High School. He belonged to the National...
Mark Allan Hampton
Jun 23, 2024
Mark Allan Hampton, the son of Dr. Lavere Hampton and Leota Fuhr Hampton was born on February 18, 1956, in Jefferson City, Missouri. Mark passed away in the early morning of June 23, 2024, in the Burko Hunting Area, Moduli Region of Tanzania, making his age 68 years.
Mark graduated from Summersville High School in 1974, and...
Larry Ozen Rutledge
Jun 19, 2024
Larry Ozen Rutledge, son of Elree Ozen and Laverne (Grandstaff) Rutledge, was born November 19, 1943 at home in Birch Tree, Missouri. He passed away at his home in Summersville, Missouri with his loving family by his side on June 19, 2024 at the age of 80 years and 7 months. He closed his eyes and his Lord and...
Carol Ruth Lowell
Jun 13, 2024
Carol Ruth (Riley) Lowell, the daughter of Donald E. Riley and Mary R. (Pyles) Riley was born January 24, 1941 in Summersville, MO and passed away at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO on June 13, 2024 at the age of 83. Carol was united in marriage to Merle A Lowell on July 25, 1959 and to this union...