Obituaries
William Edward “Bill” Kelley
William Edward “Bill” Kelley, 65, of Mansfield, was born on Oct. 16, 1959, in Cabool, to Floyd and Juanita Kelley. He was preceded in death by his parents; his beloved wife, Linda Kelley; and siblings, Lowell Kelley, Noel Dean Kelley, Carl Kelley, Shirley Cottengim and her husband, Jack, Sue Matney...
Paul Michael Wade
Paul Michael Wade, 72, of Cabool, passed away on Oct. 13, 2025, at his home after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. He was born on April 18, 1953, in Springfield, to Marlin J. and Shirley Ann Wade. Paul grew up in the Shady Grove community and graduated from Cabool High School in 1971. He...
Ella Mae (Moss) Coffman
Ella Mae (Moss) Coffman went to be with her Lord and Savior on Oct. 11, 2025, at Hartville Care Center at 97 years, 10 months and 29 days of age. Ella Mae was born Nov. 13, 1927, to Archie and Ruth Moss, in Bowling Green. After high school, Ella Mae moved to St. Louis, where she met Troy Dee...
Vicky Sue Paxton
Vicky Sue Paxton, of Sparta, entered Heaven’s gates on Oct. 13, 2025, at the age of 61, after a four-year battle with multiple cancers. Born Vicky Sue Blake, she entered this world on Dec. 19, 1963, to Charles James Blake and Nancy “Sue” Blake in Parsons, Kan. Vicky was the oldest of five kids and...
Roy “Dale” McGaw
Roy “Dale” McGaw, son of the late Charles Vance and Dorothy (Helsley) McGaw, born Oct. 3, 1949, in Mansfield, departed this life Oct. 10, 2025, at Milton Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Milton, Pa., at the age of 76 years and 7 days. Dale grew up in Mansfield and graduated Mansfield High...
Riley Ann Marie Wade
Riley Ann Marie Wade was born July 20, 2005, to Dolores Finch in Springfield. She departed this life with her infant son, Wiley Cooper Rae, on Oct. 4, 2025. Riley grew up in Mountain Grove, where she attended school and eventually earned her HiSET diploma. Riley loved being with her family.Her...
Jack Dennis
Jack Dennis, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on Sep. 6, 2025, at the age of 87. He was born on July 2, 1938, to the late Alton Burke Dennis and Francis Faye Dennis (Ingles). He is formerly of Mansfield.Jack is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Barbara Dennis (...
Richard Gene Wake
Richard Gene Wake was born in Vanzant on April 27,1949, to Arlin Wake and June (Havens) Wake. Richard passed away the evening of Monday, Sep. 22, 2025, at the age of 76, at his home in Willow Springs, surrounded by family members.Richard is survived by his devoted wife of 53 years, Patricia (Foster...
Judith Ann Wihebrink
Judith Ann Wihebrink, 85, of Cassville, passed away at her favorite place, her home, Monday, Sep. 22, 2025, surrounded by her family holding her hands, listening to her favorite music, while enjoying pictures and memories of the past. She was born March 30, 1940 in Hartville, the daughter of John...
E. Louise Idleman
E. Louise Idleman, 89, passed away Monday, Sep. 15, 2025, in Bradenton, Fla. She will be deeply missed by her husband of 39 years, Harold, and her two daughters, Denise and Dana. Louise was born, Jan. 26, 1936, at her family’s farm near Mountain Grove, to Leonard Monroe Thomas and Dora (Hart)...