Obituaries
Ruth Ellen Wachholtz
Ruth Ellen Wachholtz, daughter of the late Raymond Haggith and Joyce (Vogel) Kapke, was born July 18, 1955, in Milwaukee, Wisc. She departed this life on June 12, 2025, at the Hartville Care Center in Hartville at the age of 69. Ruth served in the United States Army. In her later years, she enjoyed...
Homer Alvin Mackey
Homer Alvin Mackey was born on Jan. 31, 1956, in Mission, Texas, and passed away on June 12, 2025, at the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool.He lived a life characterized by dedication and service, contributing significantly to his community. Alvin was united in marriage to Debra Kay Rhodes on Dec. 13,...
Sylvia Delores (Dixon) McDowell
Sylvia Delores (Dixon) McDowell, of Mansfield, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2025, at the age of 84. She was born on Feb. 18, 1941, at Mill Creek by Peck Ranch, to the late David Allan and Elsie Mae Norris Dixon. Sylvia and James Earl McDowell met as teenagers and shared 67 years of love,...
Don Anderson
Don Anderson, of Mansfield, was born on June 29, 1937, and took his final flight on June 7, to join his wife, Peggy, of 64 years.Don grew up in the cockpit of an airplane and the seat of a motorcycle. He enjoyed both his entire life.He is remembered by his three children, Mary Pearson, Mark...
Shane Lee Hylton
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Shane Lee Hylton, 48, on June 11, 2025. A devoted husband, loving father, and cherished friend, Shane leaves behind his wife, Stacy, and two children, Brody and Charlee; his parents, Lloyd and Loretta Hylton and Linda McGowan; brother, Jason (...
Timothy Eugene Nicks
Timothy Eugene Nicks, (AKA, Uncle T), 72, of Mountain Grove, left this life on June 6, 2025, at the Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital. He was born Sep. 29, 1953 at Fort Belvior Va. Army Base to Gilbert Eugene and Betty Ann (Rasco) Nicks. Timothy was baptized into Christ at the Hamilton Church of...
Vera Bergholz
Vera Bergholz, daughter of Bill and Blanche Hill, was born Jan. 14, 1934, in Norwood, and departed this life June 7, 2025, at 91 years of age. Vera was the third of seven children. She grew up attending school in Norwood, where she enjoyed sports, especially volleyball. She graduated as the...
Earl Thomas Smith
Earl Thomas Smith was born on Nov. 10, 1934, to Simon Andrew and Clara Naney (Wake) Smith at Topaz. At the young age of 16, he drove his family to Washington to work in the harvest and timber. From there he grew to love traveling. On Oct. 22, 1953, he married Joyce Roper. To this union, two...
David Alan Fritz
David Alan Fritz was born in Warrensburg on Jan. 18, 1963, and departed this world on June 1, 2025, at the age of 62. He resided in Mansfield with his brothers. David attended Sunrise State School until graduation and then began working at Unique Services Sheltered Workshop in Mountain Grove. After...
Kayla Nicole Cudworth
Kayla Nicole Cudworth, 36 years, 3 months, and 17 days old, passed away peacefully on June 1, 2025, at Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield, with family by her side. Kayla was born Feb. 15, 1989, in Springfield, to Gary Cudworth and Sandra Sue (Ward) Cudworth. Kayla loved the Lord and was saved...