obituaries

Nov 25, 2023

Jessie David Herndon was born at home on Indian Creek Rd. near Houston, Missouri on January 13, 1930 to James Simeon and Sylvia Catherine (Goodman) Herndon.  He passed away November 25, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family at the age of 93.

He attended the Indian Creek elementary school until his family moved to Brushy...

Nov 24, 2023

Lisa Katherine Pritchett, the daughter of Gary and Virgene (Anne) McVittie Pritchett was born July 30, 1966 at Marlette, Michigan.  She passed away on November 24, 2023 at Houston House surrounded by her family after losing her battle with bile duct/liver cancer.

Lisa grew up in Sandusky, Michigan until 1983 when the family bought a dairy farm...

Nov 21, 2023

Ingrid Orchard, 79, of Eminence, Mo, passed away November 21st, 2023.

Ingrid was born on November 14th, 1944, to Therese (Greiner) Gorsky and Nikolaus Gorsky in Augsburg, Germany.

Ingrid graduated 8th grade and continued with her three-year apprenticeship in bookkeeping, which was the custom in German schools. She went on to an additional three years...

Nov 12, 2023

David Michael Dooley was born October 31, 1945 to Eaul and Dale (Plowman) Dooley at Horse Hollow, Alley Springs, Missouri.  He was raised by his grandma Pearl Plowman and his uncle Larry Plowman.  He passed away on November 12, 2023 at his home in Winona, Missouri at the age of 78.

He was united in marriage to...

Nov 12, 2023

Mary C. Stottlemyre, age 96 years, passed from this world on November 12, 2023 at Willow Care in Willow Springs, Missouri.

Mary was born in the hills of Dykes, Missouri on December 11, 1926 to Zealous H. Collins and Cleda (Gaither) Collins. She was the second of eleven tight-knit siblings, a pillar of comfort and wisdom for...

Nov 4, 2023

Gary Dwayne Michel was born February 1, 1950 at Ft. Lewis, Washington to Norman Henry and Elene Sandra (Beavers) Michel.  He passed away November 4, 2023 at Avalon Garden in St. Louis, Missouri at the age of 73.

Gary lived the majority of his life in the St. Louis area where he worked as a carpenter.

Nov 3, 2023

In the wee hours of November 3, 2023, Duane Smith of Summersville, Missouri, passed away peacefully in his sleep at age 75, with his two daughters by his side. Adrain Duane Smith, the son of Adrain Lee Smith and Violet Ilene Tune was born July 1, 1948, in Arroll, Missouri. He passed away after succumbing toa very brief battle...

Nov 1, 2023

Harry Evans was born June 27, 1931 to Arnie and Riley Evans.  He passed away, November 1, 2023 making his age 92 years, 6 months and 26 days.

He is survived by his wife, Wilma Evans of St. Peters, Missouri; his daughters, Kelle McCallum of Wentzville, Missouri and Shelly Justus of St. Peters, Missouri; his grandchildren, Chris...

Oct 20, 2023

Eugene “Gene” Melvin Simeroth, 92, of Summersville, Missouri passed away peacefully at his home on October 20, 2023, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was always found with a smile on his face and a pep in his step.

Gene was born on October 24, 1930, in Pottawattamie County, Oklahoma to Ben and Leona (Snow)...

Oct 19, 2023

Silviya Pleshka din West Plains, MO, a încetat din viață la 19 octombrie 2023, la vârsta de 90 de ani.

Silviya a fost căsătorită cu soțul ei, Mikhail Pleshka, împreună timp de 61 de ani; fiii: Dionize (Tatyana) Pleshka, Nickolay (Olivia) Pleshka, Andrew Pleshka, Nickolay Pleshka, Joe Pleshka și Andrew (Sueanne) Pleshka; fiicele, Aspaziya (Veniamin) Petresku, Dayga...

Oct 18, 2023

Victoria Imogene Collins, 92 of Houston, Missouri was born February 19, 1931, to Jasper Sherman and Clara Elizabeth (Jordan) Garrett in Success, Missouri and departed this life on October 18, 2023, at Houston House Nursing Home in Houston, Missouri surrounded by family.

Imogene was united in marriage to Carl Lee Collins on December 23, 1950, and to...

Oct 18, 2023

Katherine ‘Kathy’ Rotz, 71 of Eunice, Missouri was born October 29, 1951, to Don and Patricia (Charleton) Steffen in Lebanon, Missouri and departed this life on October 18, 2023, at her home in Summersville, Missouri.

Kathy was raised in Davenport, Iowa and graduated from West High School in 1969. She loved gardening, cooking, crocheting, and spending time...

Oct 11, 2023

Frederick J. Krahn Sr. the son of Lester Krahn Sr. and Virginia (Ries) Krahn was born in Hillsburg, Wisconsin on October 17, 1938 and departed this life at Mercy Hospital in Mountain View, Missouri on October 11, 2023 at the age of 84.

Fred was united in marriage to Florence C. Hefter on January 25, 1960. To...

Oct 9, 2023

Mr. Kenneth Russell Miller the son of Charles Frank Miller and June Leon Widener Miller was born on August 28, 1939 in Summersville Missouri.

He passed away at Chariton Specialty Care nursing home in Chariton Iowa on October 9, 2023 he was 84 years old.

He was united in marriage to Carol Jane Miller on...

Sep 30, 2023

Carl Dean Watson entered this world on May 18, 1943 to Herbert H. and Vesta Faye (Hamilton) Watson. He departed this life on September 30, 2023 while surrounded by his loving wife and children at home on the Watson family farm where he was born. He attended Houston Schools and graduated with the Class of 1961. In high school,...

Sep 30, 2023

Max Velechovsky Flack was born December 7, 1949 at San Diego, California to Max L. Flack and Jacqueline Velechovsky.  He passed September 30, 2023 at his home in Mountain View, Missouri at the age of 73.

Max had 3 children, Tisha Jewel, Max L. Flack Jr. and Sandra E. Flack.

Max was born in raised...

Sep 29, 2023

Patsy Ann Ipock Dyer was born April 18, 1942 at the family home in Mountain View, Missouri to Albert and Gertrude (Younger) Ipock.  She passed away September 29, 2023 at Rock Point Nursing Center in Birch Tree Missouri at the age of 81 years, 5 months and 11 days.

Patsy was united in marriage to Charles Dyer...

Sep 1, 2023

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in Teresa's memory to help offset burial expenses.  They may be left at Bradford Funeral Home or Security Bank of the Ozarks in Summersville.

Teresa Lynn (Masterson) Coomer was born January 12, 1965 to Carolyn Masterson.  She passed away September 1, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in...

Aug 23, 2023

In lieu of flowers, the family respectfully requests donations be made in Beth's memory to the Summersville Senior Center.

Flora Beth Bradford, better known as Beth was the second child born to Samuel E. Starnes and Clyola E. (Cook) Starnes. She was born April 22, 1933 in Lincoln, Nebraska. God called his faithful servant to her Heavenly...

Jul 30, 2023

Angeline Taber was born November 7, 1938 in rural Howell County, Missouri to Irvin and Clara Fern (Cunningham) Wood.  She passed away July 30, 2023 at her home near Summersville, Missouri, surrounded by her family at the age of 84.

Ann was united in marriage to Jake Taber on October 6, 1956 and 3 children were born...