Obituaries
Janelle Ann (Stevenson) Sanders
Janelle Ann (Stevenson) Sanders was born on Nov. 2, 1969, to Brian and Carol Stevenson in Woodbury, N.J., and passed from this life on April 25, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, after an extended illness. Janelle graduated from high school in 1988. She continued her education at the...
Don Henry Wilson
Don Henry Wilson, son of the late Otho and Charolette (Dennis) Wilson, was born Feb. 3, 1957, in Joplin, and departed this life unexpectedly after a cardiac medical event on April 26, 2025, at his home in Mansfield, at the age of 68 years, 2 months and 23 days. Don graduated from Ava High School...
John H. Porter
John H. Porter, 87, of Marshall (formerly of Plato and Mountain Grove), passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at his home. John was born to Leonard and Dorothy (Dawson) Porter on Jan. 17, 1938 in Metcalf, Ill. He is survived by one son, Randy (Tina) Porter, of Chrisman; two step-sons,...
Barbara Ellen (Ruiz-Hastings) Wade
Barbara Ellen (Ruiz-Hastings) Wade, was born Nov. 25, 1943, in Pecos, Texas. She departed this life on April 29, 2025, in Cabool, at the age of 81. Barbara grew up in the Wright County area attending first grade in Hartville and Norwood schools and second grade through ninth grade in Mountain Grove...
Clifford Oril Wingo
Clifford Oril Wingo, son of Clarence O. Wingo and Nellie Emmaline (Plaster) Wingo, was born May 4, 1930, in Seymour, and departed this life April 15, 2025, at his home in Mansfield, at the age of 94 years, 11 months,and 18 days. He was united in marriage to Jerlene (Jerrie) Chapman Wingo. To this...
Jeffrey Don Bradshaw
Jeffrey Don Bradshaw, son of the late Norman “Tuffy” and Sally (Smith) Bradshaw, was born Feb. 22, 1958, in Cabool. He passed away April 24, 2025, in Springfield, at the age of 67. Jeff, like his dad, “Tuffy,” worked in auto body repair for several years. Jeff developed lots of relationships and...
Dr. Karen Sue Hensley Jacobsen
Dr. Karen Sue Hensley Jacobsen, daughter of Francis “Weaver” Hensley and Eliza Turner Hensley, was born on Oct. 4, 1945 in Tulare, Calif. She passed peacefully in her home surrounded by family on April 4, 2025, in Lancaster, Calif. She was preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Jerry...
Robert Neil Cooper
Robert Neil Cooper, son of John and Margaret (Tyrell) Cooper, was born on Dec. 13, 1953, in Pontiac, Mich. He passed away on April 24, 2025, in Mountain Grove, at the age of 71 years, 4 months and 11 days. As a young man, he moved to Missouri in 1975. After receiving his certification as a Nurse’s...
Mary “Annette” (Harp) Bruffett
Mary “Annette” (Harp) Bruffett, daughter of the late Birdell and Mary Belle (Perryman) Harp, was born Sep. 19, 1962, in Piggot, Ark. She left her earthly home in Norwood, and went to her heavenly home to meet her Lord and Savior on April 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends....
Donald Eugene Truster
Donald Eugene Truster, son of Bonnie Edith (Deckard) Truster and the late Donald Edward Truster, was born Oct. 9, 1958, in Marshfield, and passed away April 24, 2025, in Hartville. He was 66 years, 6 months and 15 days of age. Donald grew up in Hartville and graduated from Hartville High School...