obituaries


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....

Billy Roy Bailey Sr

Billy Roy Bailey Sr

August 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

Beverly Kay Flowers

August 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.

Buster Otis Grimes Jr.

August 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

Raymond Lee Nelson

August 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

Anthony W. Marquitz

August 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

Karen Rose Wilkins

July 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

Diana Berry

July 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

Jack Turner Mattison

July 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

Larry Dean Smith

July 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.

Alfred "Chip" Clinton Smith Jr.

July 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

Josephine Mable Stoops

July 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.

Rees Richard Smith Sr.

June 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

Dorthene Daisy Merckling

June 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

Shirley Faye Todd

June 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

Bernice Bradford

June 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...