Obituaries
David Clell Moore
David Clell Moore, 83, passed away on Nov. 5, 2025, in Springfield. Born on Aug. 5, 1942, in Ottumwa, Iowa, David lived a life marked by creativity, service, and deep connections with family and community. David graduated from Iowa City High School in Iowa City, Iowa, and continued his education at...
Annabelle Grisham, daughter of the late Robert “Buck” and Orva (Conley) Orwick, was born March 4, 1949, in Dora. She went to her heavenly home on Nov. 11, 2025, at the age 76. Annabelle grew up and attended school in Dora. Following high school, she worked at a shirt factory and then later worked...
Danny Lee Cook
Danny Lee Cook of Mansfield, passed peacefully from this life on Nov. 14, 2025, in his home, with his beloved bride by his side, after a courageous battle with cancer. Danny was born on Feb. 15, 1953, in Seymour, to John and Roxie (Johns) Cook. He was the eighth of nine children and the baby boy of...
Donny Warren Freeman
Donny Warren Freeman was born June 10, 1968, in Houston. He was the third child of Edwin and Carol Ann Freeman. He departed this life on Nov. 2, 2025, at home, at the age of 57. Donny was united in marriage to Leta (Rumfelt) Massey on April 7, 2015, in Bentonville, Ark. His relationship with the...
Evelyn Wilson
Evelyn Wilson, daughter of the late Earnest and Cora (Driskell) Sparks, was born Sep. 15, 1947, in Dora, and passed away at her home on Nov. 1, 2025. She was 78 years, 1 month and 17 days of age. Evelyn married Chris Wilson on May 28, 1966. One child, Daniel, was born to this union. Evelyn worked...
Brenda Jane (Fry) Dean
Brenda Jane (Fry) Dean, daughter of the late Wayne and Letha (Middleton) Fry, was born June 10, 1953, in Springfield, and passed away November 4, 2025, in Houston, at 72 years of age. Brenda grew up on a small dairy farm in Mountain Grove, and in order to avoid doing the outside farm chores, she...
Mark Aaron Beard
Mark Aaron Beard, 62, of Reeds Spring, passed away on Oct. 30, with family by his side. He entered this life on July 11, 1963, the son of Donald Beard and Sharon (Burney) Hilt. Mark was joined in marriage on Oct. 31, 2006, to LaDonna Jones. Throughout his childhood, Mark grew up helping his family...
Anita Sue Scott
Anita Sue Scott, daughter of the late Scott and Hazel (Ball) Bloomer, was born Feb. 22, 1943, in Denver, Colo. She departed this life on Nov. 3, 2025, in Mountain Grove, at the age of 82. Anita grew up in the Mountain Grove and Willow Springs communities and graduated with the Willow Springs High...
Burnus Geneva Longwell Groves
Burnus Geneva Longwell Groves was born on Aug. 8, 1938, in Fredericksburg, Ind. to Eden J. and Ella M. (Bush) Sutton. She went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 30, 2025, at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 22 days. Burnus grew up around Salem, Indiana and graduated from Salem High School.After...
Cora Sue Mackie,
Cora Sue Mackie, 81, of Grovespring, entered into Heavenly rest on Oct. 29, 2025. Sue, as she was called by most who knew her, was born Nov. 26, 1943 to Lester and Catherine (Massey) Long. Sue attended school at Grovespring, Niangua and Hartville. She accepted Jesus as her Savior as a child and was...