Obituaries
Richard Kenneth Lawler
Richard Kenneth Lawler, son of the late Lester Richard and Clyda Mae (Harlamert) Lawler, was born March 8, 1938, in Hartville. He passed away on Oct. 19, 2026, in Willow Springs, at the age of 88. Kenneth was united in marriage to Beverly Jo Lawson on June 3, 1961. Beverly passed away in 2001....
Joyce Lee (Long) Oliver Zimmerman
Joyce Lee (Long) Oliver Zimmerman, daughter of Vencie Long and Pauline (Adamson) Long, was born March 6, 1945, in Jerktail, Mo. She achieved her life’s goal of an eternity with Jesus on Oct. 17, 2026, at Glenwood Healthcare, Seymour. Joyce was 81 years 7 months and 11 days. She was united in...
William “Bill” Larkin Freeman, Jr.
William “Bill” Larkin Freeman, Jr., son of the late William Sr. and Thelma (Raffety) Freeman, was born Oct. 2, 1938, in Watsonville, Calif. He passed away on Oct. 19, 2026, at his home in Mountain Grove at the age of 88. Bill proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959....
Gary DeWitt Riley
Gary DeWitt Riley, 71, passed away on Oct. 14, 2026, in Mountain Grove. An avid fisherman, hunter, and all-around outdoorsman, Gary lived a life rooted in family, hard work, and his deep love of the outdoors. Gary was born on March 8, 1955, in Ukiah, Calif., to DeWitt Riley and Edna Christine (Doty...
Jane Marie Moody
Jane Marie Moody was born in Springfield to Irene and Garner Moody on Nov. 18, 1957, and died Sep. 30, 2026, in St. Louis. She leaves her brother, John Moody, of Mansfield, and her sister, Martha Schuler, of Webster Groves. Her brother, Tom, predeceased her in 1965.After graduating from Mansfield...
Patricia “Patti” Gaye Raney
Patricia “Patti” Gaye Raney, of Norwood, went to be with the Lord on Oct. 6, 2026. Patti was born on June 22, 1955, at Fort Carson, Colo., to retired U.S. Army Sergeant First Class Marion Kenneth Raney and Grace Geneva (Helums) Raney. Patti and her brother, James, accepted Christ as their Savior...
Robert Dale Ratterree
Robert Dale Ratterree was born on July 7, 1931, in Huggins, to Roy Earl and Jessie (Ellis) Ratterree. He passed away on Oct. 2, 2026, at his home in Mountain Grove. He was 95 years of age. Robert grew up in the Huggins area of Wright County and later graduated from Mountain Grove High School, Class...
Howard Rubin Mead
Howard Rubin Mead, son of the late James and Hester Mead, was born April 30, 1936, in Pauls Valley, Okla., and departed this life Oct. 1, 2026, at his home in Grovespring at 90 years of age. Howard joined the United States Navy after school and faithfully served his country. Following his service,...
Laura M. Wilson
Laura M. Wilson was born on Sep. 15, 1978, in Lakewood, Ohio, daughter of the late Dale Wilson and Denise Rodan. She passed away on Wednesday, Sep. 30, 2026, surrounded by family in Mountain Grove at the age of 48. Laura did not have an easy life, but she made the most of it. She was smart, curious...
Walter James "Jim" Wesselmann
Walter James "Jim" Wesselmann, 82, of Columbia passed away peacefully in his home on Sep. 24, 2026, fortified by the Rites of Holy Mother Church and surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Columbia on March 13, 1944, the son of Walter Joseph Wesselmann and Mildred Mary (Gerke) Wesselmann,...