obituaries

October 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...

October 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...

October 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...

September 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,...

September 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...

September 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...

September 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...

August 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...

July 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...

July 27, 2023

Don Everett Pierce was born May 13, 1945 at Camden, Missouri to Everett and Trieva (Southers) Pierce.  He passed away at his home in Summersville, Missouri on July 27, 2023 at the age of 78 years and 2 months.

Don was united in marriage to Joan Bird Pierce on February 14, 1998.  He had 3 children from...

July 26, 2023

Donna Marie (Farmer) Woolsey, 88, of Mountain View, Missouri, went to be with the Lord in Heaven on July 26, 2023, at the age of 88.  Donna was born in Welch, Oklahoma, on December 24, 1934.  She was the youngest of four girls and spent her younger years in parts of Oklahoma, Illinois, and Missouri. Donna Marie was saved...

July 21, 2023

Larry Michael Dooley was born on March 3, 1971 in Houston, Texas to David Michael and Susann (Glover) Dooley.  He passed away on July 21, 2023 at his home in Winona, Missouri at the age of 52.

He was united in marriage to Darla Johnson on December 22, 1990 and they were blessed with a daughter, Anisha.  ...

July 20, 2023

Steven Lex Cantrell was born on December 8, 1954 in Houston, Missouri to Lexie and Marie (Lea) Cantrell.  He entered his heavenly home on July 20. 2023 in Houston, Missouri at the age of 68.

Steve attended Houston Schools and graduated with the class of 1973.  He was a faithful member of Souls Harbor Church for many...

July 19, 2023

V. Jean Adams was born July 17, 1937 at Barren Fork, Missouri to Edgar and Alma (Hurt) Allen.  She passed away at Barnes Jewish Hospital in St. Peters, Missouri on July 19, 2023 at the age of 86.

Jean was united in marriage to Louis Judson Adams on October 10, 1953 and to their union 5 children...

July 11, 2023

Gary Dean Myers, age 81, of Houston, MO passed away, July 11th, 2023.  Gary Dean Myers is the son of Cleo (Cox) and Albert Myers and was born January 28th, 1942 in Eldon, IA.  He had four brothers, Herbert, Albert, Johnny, & Larry, and one sister, Martha (Myers) Whistler.  He was raised in Eldon, IA where he attended grade...

July 8, 2023

On July 8, 2023, Kathy Smith of Summersville, Missouri, passed away peacefully in her sleep at age 75, surrounded by her family, after a brief illness. Mamie Kathryn (Duncan) Smith, the daughter of W.H. “Bill” Duncan and Bonnie Evelyn Terrill was born January 15, 1948, in Morton, Washington and passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on July...

June 30, 2023

James D. Carr was born January 24, 1941 in Andersonville, Tennessee to Clarence and Elva (White) Carr.  He passed away at this home near Mountain View, Missouri on June 30, 2023 at the age of 82.

He was united in marriage to his loving companion of over 35 years, Carol (Blevins) Carr on March 11, 1989.

June 25, 2023

Elsie Lorene (Stringer) Carmack was born March 17, 1936 at Hartshorn, Missouri to Jasper and Dollie (Morgan) Stringer.  She entered her heavenly home on June 25, 2023 at Houston, Missouri at the age of 87.

She was united in marriage to Ronnie Earl Carmack on June 24, 1956 and to their union 3 children were born: Ronnie...

June 23, 2023

Rodger E. Smith age 66, the son of Winferd Smith and Doris (Orr) Smith, was born June 16, 1957 at Rolla Regional Hospital and passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri on June 23, 2023.

Rodger was united in marriage to Donna (Cruz) Smith on June 9, 1984. To this union 2 children were born: Kristy...

June 14, 2023

Freda Lorraine Kell, age 86, was born September 8, 1936 in Elk Creek, Missouri, the oldest daughter of Fred and Doris (Goodman) Goforth.  She was the second oldest child of the clan.  She passed away June 14, 2023 at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri.

Freda attended French Elementary School and Cabool High School.

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