Obituaries
Patsy Ruth Bradshaw
Patsy Ruth Bradshaw, daughter of the late Roy and Frances Johnson, was born May 9, 1938, and departed this life Sep. 30, 2024. She was 86 years of age. Patsy was united in marriage to Lloyd Ray Bradshaw on June 29, 1958 in Norwood. Seven children were born to this union. They raised their family in...
Jimmie Dean Crewse
Jimmie Dean Crewse, son of the late Edward Johnson and Hattie Jane (Greenlee) Crewse, was born Aug. 12, 1936, in Astoria. He passed from this life Oct. 3, 2024, in Mountain Grove, at the age of 88. Jimmie worked at the Fordick factory in Mountain Grove until being drafted by the United States Army...
Van Wade Elliott
Van Wade Elliott, a beloved figure in our community, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on Sep. 26, 2024. He was born in Festus, to Will and Velma (Penner) Elliott, where Will worked as chief herdsman on Selma Farms. They returned to the Vanzant community, where his parents grew up. He began...
Patricia Ann Padgett
Patricia Ann Padgett, daughter of Thomas and Donna (Baker) Padgett, was born Aug. 20, 1967, in Elkhorn, Wisc. She went to her home in Heaven on Sep. 27, 2024, in Mountain Grove. She was 57 years, 1 month and 7 days of age. From the time Patty was born, she was an overcomer. She wasn’t supposed to...
Floyd Lee Craig
Floyd Lee Craig was born Dec. 26, 1943, in Hartville, to Albert and Rosa Craig, and departed this life on Sep. 26, 2024. Floyd was born into a Christian home. His parents taught him the Bible and the value of living by its words. He was saved and baptized at a young age, and became a lifelong...
Marvin Dole Bell
Marvin Dole Bell, son of the late Elza and Julie (Bradshaw) Bell, was born May 2, 1934, in Bertha. He passed away September 16, 2024, in Mountain Grove, at the age of 90.Marvin attended grade school at Bertha. He later worked at a sawmill in the Gentryville area. Marvin was united in marriage to...
Kynlee Anmarie Stigall
Kynlee Anmarie Stigall was born on Sep. 9, 2014, in Springfield, to Shane and Tori Stigall. Kynlee passed away on Sep. 15, 2024, in Springfield. Kynlee’s first years were like any other little girl’s life. She loved to play with her baby doll and especially loved playing with her younger siblings....
Patricia Rae Ivy
Patricia Rae Ivy, daughter of Issac Arnall and Judith “Judy” (Cogdill) Arnall was born April 20, 1960, in Springfield, and departed this life Sep. 19, 2024, in her home near Mansfield at the age of 64 years. On Sep. 17, 1977, she was united in marriage to Randy Ivy, and to this union, three...
Eric Ryan King
Eric Ryan King, born on Aug. 8, 1986, passed away on Sep. 5, 2024, at the age of 38. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and unforgettable memories. The beloved son of Brenda Cameron and Victor King, Eric was also a cherished brother, grandson, nephew and friend to many. His time with us...
Doris Lorene Crewse
Doris Lorene Crewse was born Nov. 7, 1931, in Bendavis, to Walter E. and Alma E. (Curtner) Shelley, the fifth of 16 children. She passed away Sep. 12, 2024, at Hartville Care Center, Hartville, at 92 years, 10 months and 5 days of age. Lorene married William Franklin Crewse on April 11, 1951. One...