John Joseph Fischer
March 26, 2026
John Joseph Fischer was born on March 12, 1938, in St. Mary’s, Kansas, to Leo Fischer and Cornelia (Trude) Fischer. He passed away March 26, 2026, at The Maples care center in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 88.
John was raised in Perry, Kansas, where he attended school and graduated from high school. He proudly served his country in the...
Patricia Lorraine Miller
March 24, 2026
Patricia gained her wings on March 24, 2026, she passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born on May 23, 1963, at the age of 62 years 10 months and 1 day. She is the daughter of Joseph Bernard Eckert and Ethel (Marhanka) Eckert. On April 3rd, 1980, Patricia married the love of her life James (Jimmy)...
Vivian Arlene Yandell
March 24, 2026
Vivian Arlene Yandell was born on July 30, 1936, in Hartshorn, Missouri, to Howard Bailey and Florence (Jordan) Bailey. She passed away on March 24, 2026, at Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, Missouri, at the age of 89 years.
On May 26, 1956, Vivian was united in marriage to Jim Yandell. To their union, one daughter was born, Kim...
James Dean Shoults
March 13, 2026
James Dean Shoults, the son of Elmer Shoults and Audrey (Briggs) Shoults, was born October 14, 1949, in Hartshorn, Missouri. He passed away in Mountain View, Missouri, on March 13, 2026, at the age of 76.
James was united in marriage to Paulette Shoults on August 24, 1979. To this union, one child was born, Paula.
James grew up in the Hartshorn...
Shirley Pearl Daugherty
March 11, 2026
Shirley Pearl Daugherty was born on Friday, November 5, 1937 in Hartshorn, Missouri, to John and Ethel (Bailey) Spencer. She passed away peacefully at her home in Summersville, Missouri, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ethel Spencer; long time companion, Leonard Blum Sr.; brother, Rex and...
Rowena L. Moore
March 8, 2026
Rowena Louise (Hicks) Moore, age 80, daughter of Stanley and Hazel (Miller) Hicks was born July 6th, 1945 at her home in Clara, Missouri and went to be with her lord and savior on March 8th, 2026 at TCMH in Houston, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Moore; parents, Stanley and Hazel Hicks; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leslie...
Corine Callie Shafer
March 7, 2026
Corine Callie Shafer, the daughter of John L. and Ruby May (Howard) Gayle, was born March 6, 1932, at Abernathy, Texas. She passed away at Houston House in Houston, Missouri on March 7, 2026 making her 94 years and 1 day.
Corine was united in marriage to Edward Shafer on October 11. 1957. She brought two children, Jack and Shirly Killough...
Howard Edward Sexton
March 6, 2026
Howard Edward “Ed” Sexton, 79 of Springfield, Missouri, a devoted husband, father, veteran, and beloved patriarch, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, and love that profoundly touched his family, his community, and the many friends who were blessed to know him. Ed lived a...
Terry Neal Tyler
March 3, 2026
Terry Neal Tyler, the son of William “Benny” Tyler and Evelyn Tyler (Newby), was born on September 4, 1956, in Granite City, Illinois. He passed away peacefully at his home on March 3, 2026, at the age of 69.
Terry grew up in St. Louis County in the Bel-Ridge area and attended Normandy High School. At the age of 18, he...
TJ Williams
February 24, 2026
TJ Williams, 61, passed away on February 24, 2026, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri. He was born January 16, 1965, in Quitman County, Mississippi.
He was united in marriage to Donna (Stewart) Williams in 1990 and they were blessed with two children, LaDonna and Keeshaun. In 2022, he was united in marriage to Mary (Caughren) Williams and they...
Arthur Lee Kirkwood Jr.
February 19, 2026
Arthur Lee Kirkwood Jr. was born to Arthur "Lee" and Betty Lea (Jackson) Kirkwood July 19th, 1961, in Bakersfield, California and passed away February 19th, 2026 on his beloved riverboat, on the Mississippi River, near Luling, Louisiana at the age of 64.
Arthur married Kim Gaither in 1979 and had 2 children, Kelly Lee and Arthur Lee "Bubby" III. In 1987,...
James Walter "JW" Scheets
February 19, 2026
James Walter (J.W.) Scheets, the son of Randle and Piney Sirdoreus Scheets, was born July 18, 1943 in Yukon, Missouri and passed away February 19, 2026 at Houston, Missouri making his age 82 years, 7 months and one day. J.W. was united in marriage to Clara Lou Sigman on April 16, 1965. To this union two sons were born; Darrell...
Harvey Daniel Corter
February 9, 2026
Harvey Daniel Corter, known to many as “Bucky,” was born on July 10, 1959, in Winfield, Kansas. He was welcomed home into Jesus’ open arms on February 9, 2026.
Bucky was preceded in death by his parents, Morris Corter and Phyllis Venn Corter Jackson; along with four siblings and other family members.
He is survived by two siblings; many nieces and nephews;...
Theresa Anne Rice
February 7, 2026
Theresa Anne Rice, age 72, passed away on February 7, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri.
Theresa was born on August 25, 1953, in Juneau, Alaska, to Ernest Clinton Rice and Patricia Jane McCarten Rice. She grew up in a military family and lived all over the country, an experience that shaped her adaptable spirit and appreciation for people from...
Charles Edward Riley
February 6, 2026
Charles Edward Riley was born April 29, 1942, in Summersville, Missouri to Donald Edward and Mary (Pyles) Riley. He passed away on February 6, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 83.
Charlie was united in marriage to Susie Taber on May 28, 1961. To this union, two children were born: Kathy Sue Adams and Dewayne Edward...
Vera Mae Byse
February 4, 2026
Vera Mae Byse, affectionately known as Red to family, Vera Mae to friends, as well as ma, grandma, and nana, was born May 31, 1952 to Fred & Doris Goforth. She entered her eternal home on February 4th, 2026 at the age of 73.
She met Roy Byse, the biggest smart aleck she’d ever run across, at work and ended up...
Cooper Jerryn Backues
February 3, 2026
God entrusted our family with a precious blessing when Cooper Jerryn Backues was born on September 9, 2014 to Brookelyn Cooper and Seth Backues. He touched countless lives with his quiet strength and joyful spirit until he was called to Heaven on Monday, February 3, 2026.
Despite profound physical challenges and given prognosis of only a few years, Cooper surpassed every...
Matthew (L-Mo) Bond
February 3, 2026
Matthew Paul Bond was born January 13, 1984 in Rolla, Missouri to David Bond and Deana (Aldridge) Kelts. He passed away February 3, 2026 at his home in Summersville, Missouri at the age of 42.
He grew up in Summersville, Missouri, where he attended school and graduated in 2002.
Matthew was united in marriage to Charity Allen, and to their union two...
Virginia Lee Parker
February 2, 2026
Virginia Lee “Vee” (Pippin) Parker was born in Middlebrook, MO on October 30, 1936 and departed this life in Mountain View, MO on February 2, 2026 at the age of 89 years. Vee was the daughter of Irwin E. Pippin and Jewell E. Pippin Pitre. On July 7, 1955 she was united in marriage to her husband of over 66...
Pearl E. Preheim
January 30, 2026
Pearl Preheim, daughter of Henry and Edna (Tieszen) Wentzel, was born January 17, 1948, in Marion, South Dakota. She departed this life on January 30, 2026, at Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, Missouri, at the age of 78 years.
Pearl was united in marriage to Garris Preheim on January 18, 1966. Together, they shared companionship, devotion, and a love of...