Obituaries
Travis Rodman Howard
Travis Rodman Howard, was born on April 6, 1988, to Kim Talbert-Kirk and Terry Rodman Howard, in Salisbury, N.C. Travis passed away on Aug. 28, 2026, in Mountain Grove. He was 38 years of age. Travis loved being a brother and the adventures he and his siblings shared. Travis graduated high school...
Kenneth Luke Atchison
Visitation for Kenneth Luke Atchison will be held Tuesday, Sep. 8, 2026, from 10-10:30 a.m. at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home, Mountain Grove. Funeral services will follow at 10:30 a.m., also at the funeral home, with the Rev. Dewey Atchison officiating. Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery, Mountain...
Bonnadean “Bonnie” Elizabeth (McIntire) Cather Carter
Bonnadean “Bonnie” Elizabeth (McIntire) Cather Carter was born on Nov.15, 1939, in Unger, W.V., to Melvin and Ruth (Michael) McIntire. She grew up in Winchester, Va., and graduated from James Wood High School in 1958. She continued her education and earned an associate degree. In 1958, Bonnie...
Randy Gene Oliphant
Randy Gene Oliphant, son of the late Lee Troy Oliphant and Mary Edna (Ratterree) Oliphant, was born Oct. 14, 1954, in Cabool. He entered into God’s care on Aug. 24, 2026, in West Plains, at the age of 71. Randy graduated from the Mountain Grove High School, Class of 1972. He worked at various jobs...
Vernita Jane “Janie” (Neher) Davis
Vernita Jane “Janie” (Neher) Davis, daughter of Charles and Hazel V. (Hoag) Neher, was born Nov. 5, 1937,in Mountain Grove. She went to heaven on Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2026, in Centennial, Colo., at the age of 88. Janie grew up in the Mountain Grove area and graduated from Mountain Grove High School,...
Ricky Dean Hampton
Ricky Dean Hampton, son of the late RE and Gerrea (Kirkland) Hampton, was born July 8, 1957, in Mountain Home, Ark. He passed away on Aug. 18, 2026, at his home in Mountain Grove at the age of 69. Rick graduated with the Mountain Grove High School Class of 1975 and began his life in law enforcement...
Vernon Lee Calhoun
Vernon Lee Calhoun, son of the late Alva and Dora Calhoun, was born May 14, 1957, in Mansfield. He departed this life on Aug. 17, 2026, at his home in Fordland at the age of 69 years, 3 months and 3 days. Raised in the Mansfield area, Vernon was a familiar face to nearly everyone in town....
Joyce Elaine Ridens
Joyce Elaine Ridens, daughter of the late Archie Roland and Roxie Geneva (Kelly) Douglas, was born July 27, 1936, in Douglas County, Missouri. She went to her heavenly home on Aug. 18, 2026, in Cabool at the age of 90. Joyce grew up in Lancaster, Calif. In 1952, her family moved back to Missouri,...
Sherry Lyn (Mitchell) Freeman
Sherry Lyn (Mitchell) Freeman, daughter of the late Roy Everett and Beulah Fern (Varnell) Mitchell, was born Aug. 19, 1948, in Houston. She passed away at her residence in Mountain Grove on Aug. 7, 2026. She was 77 years, 11 months and 19 days of age. Sherry grew up in Cabool and her family moved...
Ruth LaVonne Collins
Ruth LaVonne Collins, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, friend, artist, musician, and storyteller, passed away peacefully at her home in Vanzant on Aug. 18, 2026. She was 84 years old. Ruth was born on Feb. 24, 1942, in Twin Bridges, to Roe and Mabel Fish. As a child, Ruthy enjoyed...