Obituaries
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...
Edward Lee Stout
Edward Lee Stout, son of the late Virgil and Josephine (Driskell) Stout, was born on Dec. 12, 1949, in Bucyrus. He passed away on Sep. 3, 2026, at his residence in Cabool at the age of 76. Edward grew up in Dunn. He attended and graduated from Mountain Grove High School. Edward was a jack-of-all-...
E C Dugger
E C Dugger, son of the late Charley and Susie Dugger, was born May 11, 1946, in Hartville, Missouri, and departed this life September 4, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at 80 years of age. E C grew up and attended school in Hartville and graduated from Hartville High School with...
Donald Ray Adamson
Donald Ray Adamson, 88, of Mountain Grove, was born on Aug. 16, 1938, to Donald William Adamson and Macie Marie (Weaver) Adamson. He departed this life on September 5, 2026, in Springfield, surrounded by the love of his family. Donnie attended Norwood Schools and graduated from Norwood High School...
Shelba Sue (Cravens) Hensley
Shelba Sue (Cravens) Hensley was born on June 25, 1936, on a farm a few miles outside of Hartville. She was one of eight children born to Samuel and Ola (Claxton) Cravens. Sue departed this life for her heavenly home on Sep. 2, 2026, at the age of 90. Sue was known for her bright smile, outgoing...