Obituaries
Debra Elaine Graham
Debra Elaine Graham, 65, of Ava, peacefully departed this life on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones. Debra was born in Gainesville on July 14, 1960, to Hervel Dean Graham and Helen Marie (Rippee) Graham.Debra was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Lonnie Rippee, of Ava...
Libby “Colleen” (Bolen) Curtis
Libby “Colleen” (Bolen) Curtis, daughter of the late Herschel Lee and Bonnie Lorraine (Orick) Bolen, was born Aug. 13, 1949, in St. Louis. She passed away at her residence in Mansfield, on Dec. 4, 2025, at the age of 76. Colleen lived in several places as a child and was living in the state of...
Terry Ray Coffman
Terry Ray Coffman, son of the late Raymond and Kathryn (Bryant) Coffman, was born April 30, 1954, in Springfield, and departed this life on Nov. 21, 2025, in Lake Jackson, Texas. He was 71 years old. Terry grew up in Mountain Grove, and graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1972. While in...
Ruby Pauline (McGownd) Robertson
Ruby Pauline (McGownd) Robertson, 95, of Mountain Grove, passed away on Dec. 2, 2025, after a long and productive life. Pauline, as she was known by family and friends, was born on Aug. 2, 1930, in Bendavis, to Earl Jackson “Jack” McGownd and Ethel (Baty) McGownd. Pauline accepted Jesus Christ as...
Amber Rashel Williams
Amber Rashel Williams, daughter of Jerry and Kathy (Griffin) Coffman, was born Oct. 3, 1973, in Springfield. She was embraced by the loving arms of Jesus Christ on Dec. 1, 2025, in Springfield, at the age of 52. Amber grew up in Mountain Grove and graduated with the Mountain Grove High School Class...
Wilbur James Wiyrick
Wilbur James Wiyrick, 91, of Mt. Vernon, passed away peacefully on Nov. 26, 2025. He was born on Oct. 27, 1934, in Mountain Grove, to Noble H. and Ermal (Smith) Wiyrick. Wilbur graduated from Houston High School in Houston, in 1953 and was united in marriage to Phyllis Jean (Freeman) on March 10,...
Richard Jerry Barker
Richard Jerry Barker was born Feb. 8, 1939 in Mountain Grove, to Ernest James and Hazel (Brumley) Barker. He passed away Friday, Nov. 28, 2025 at his home in Mountain Grove at the age of 86 years, 9 months and 20 days. Richard met the love of his life, Wanda Joyce Darter, at a Nazarene Church....
Ronald Dale Rossignol
Ronald Dale Rossignol, son of the late Arthur and Edwina (Berube) Rossignol, was born Sep. 3, 1937, in Ashland, Maine. He passed away peacefully in his sleep on Nov. 30, 2025, at his home in Mountain Grove. He was 88 years of age and passed away on his mom’s birthday. Ron was raised in Limestone,...
Airman First Class Jakob “Jake” Irvin Hisler
Airman First Class Jakob “Jake” Irvin Hisler, 20, departed this life Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at Moody AFB, Georgia. Jakob was born on July 5, 2005, at Anne Arundel Medical Center in Annapolis, Md., to Steven and Susan (Thompson) Hisler. He later moved to Mountain Grove with his parents. Jakob...
Polly Ann Taber (née Davis)
Polly Ann Taber (née Davis), 77, of Hartville, passed away Nov. 14, 2025. Born July 3, 1948, to Jake and Verna Davis, of Hartville. Polly lived a life full of love, generosity and joy. She loved books, collecting rocks and seashells, and sharing her warm, giving heart with everyone around her.She...