Obituaries
Randy Heath Shelton
Randy Heath Shelton was born on May 15, 1966, in Fresno, Calif., and was the youngest of Tommie and Shirley Shelton's four children. He spent his early childhood living with his family in a one-bedroom log cabin at the corner of Broadway and Second St. in Cabool. The family then bought and moved to...
William Tommy Todd
William Tommy Todd, son of Ernie L. and Anna (Duke) Todd, was born Dec. 8, 1935, in Rayborn. He went to his heavenly home on Sep. 27, 2026, in Mountain Grove, at the age of 90. Tom graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1953. He was united in marriage to Wilda Spurgeon on May 26, 1956. Three...
Ernest “Ernie” Dean Tarver
Ernest “Ernie” Dean Tarver, known for his grit, humor, and passion for life, was born May 5, 1941, in Etowah, Ark., to Jack C. Tarver and Elsie (Rollins) Tarver. His early years were spent in rural Arkansas and Kalamazoo, Mich., where he would eventually build his home and raise his family. He...
Marlyn Yvonne Henslee
Marlyn Yvonne Henslee, daughter of Don W. Adamson and Macie Marie (Weaver) Adamson, was born Sep. 15, 1940, in Mountain Grove. She passed away at 7:08 a.m. Thursday, Sep. 17, 2026, at the age of 86, with her loving family around her. Marlyn worked as a seamstress for many years at Mac-O-Mo Casket...
Beverly Ann (Locke) Dugger
Beverly Ann (Locke) Dugger departed this life at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, on Friday, Sep. 18, 2026, at the age of 93. She was born on Dec. 12, 1932, in the home of Samuel and Iva Locke in Norwood, where she was raised and graduated from Norwood High School in 1951. Beverly was a...
Jack "Darrell" Cooper
Jack "Darrell" Cooper was born July 15, 1950, in Gainesville, to Lloyd and Erma (Friend) Cooper and passed away Sep. 24, 2026, in Mountain Grove, with his loved ones by his side. Darrell grew up in Thornfield, where he knew every hill and holler in Ozark County. He graduated from Gainesville High...
Phyllis Irene Proctor
Phyllis Irene Proctor, daughter of the late William Leonard Hicks and Virgie Lucille (Clark) Hicks-Pamperien, was born July 10, 1943, in rural Mountain Grove. The Lord called her home on Sep. 10, 2026, in Springfield, following a sudden illness, at the age of 83. Phyllis grew up in the Mountain...
Karen Dorothy Grover
Karen Dorothy Grover was taken from us too soon, but passed away peacefully on Sep. 6, 2026, in Cabool, after a wonderful life serving her family, church, and community. She was a devoted follower of Jesus Christ and lived His love every day. She will be remembered for her love, patience, and...
Luanne Mary Brown
Luanne Mary Brown, 74, of Cabool, passed away on Sep. 3, 2026, at Sunterra Springs in Springfield. Luanne was born on April 3, 1952, in Herscher, Ill., to Bernard and Louise Rivard. Raised in a multigenerational farming family, she spent many years working alongside her parents and brother on the...
Scott Ramaeker
Scott Ramaeker, 48, of Purdy, passed away on Friday, Aug. 21, 2026, at Freeman Hospital in Neosho. Scott was born on March 12, 1978, in Houston, to Jim and Carolyn (Racely) Ramaeker. He graduated from high school in Mountain Grove in 1996. In 2003, Scott married the love of his life, Michelle...