Obituaries
Elvira Corrine “Ellie” Swofford
Elvira Corrine “Ellie” Swofford, daughter of the late Randall Elliot Satterfield and Marie Fern (Scouby) Swofford, was born Jan. 31, 1951, in High Gate. She passed away on Feb 22, 2025, at her home in Mountain Grove, at the age of 74. Following high school, Ellie began working as a cook for Elms...
Harvey Thomas Atchison
Harvey Thomas Atchison was born Thursday, August 21, 1941, in Huggins, Missouri, to Tommy Atchison and Nellie (McGowen) Atchison. He passed away Feb. 27, 2025, peacefully at Autumn Oaks Caring Center. He was 83 years, 7 months and 6 days of age. Harvey traveled to Porterville, Calif., to work in...
Patricia Sue Hodges
Patricia Sue Hodges was born was born Feb. 4, 1956, in Seagoville, Texas, to Delmar and Maxine (Hammons) Hodges and passed away suddenly at her home in Mountain Grove, Feb. 26, 2025, at 69 years of age. Although Patsy was born in Texas, she spent most of her life in Missouri. She was a 1974...
Donald Junior Dugger
Donald Junior Dugger was born on Sep. 21, 1932, to Gurvis and Elsie (Welch) Dugger in Hartville. He passed away on Feb. 26, 2025, at his home at the age of 92 years, 5 months and 5 days. He married Sarrah “Naomi” Ratterree on Aug. 29, 1957. They were blessed with two daughters, Karen Sue and Teresa...
Ovalene “Joan” Bryant
Ovalene “Joan” Bryant, daughter of the late Oval Homer and Theresa Margaret (Spiva) East-Loudenslager, was born June 25, 1938, in Stella. She passed from this life and into the arms of Jesus on Feb. 20, 2025, at her home in Trenton, Fla., at the age of 86. Joan was united in marriage to Kenneth D....
Courtney Lynn Hensley
Courtney Lynn Hensley, daughter of John and Judy (Bernard) Bray, was born June 12, 1981, in Lebanon. She unexpectedly passed away on Feb. 23, 2025, at her home in Mountain Grove, at the age of 43. Courtney graduated from the Mountain Grove Christian Academy in 1999. She was united in marriage to...
Robert “Brent” Benson
Robert “Brent” Benson was born Aug. 28, 1978, in Clovis, N.M., to Mike and Karen (Dugger) Benson. He departed this life, into the arms of Jesus, on Feb. 22, 2025, following a brief battle with cancer, at the age of 46. With the exception of a few years in New Mexico, Brent spent all of his life on...
David Allen Thompson
David Allen Thompson, son of the late Allen and Mabel (English) Thompson, was born Sep. 10, 1958, in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. He passed away on Feb. 17, 2025, in Springfield, at the age of 66. Dave worked for several years in the heating and air industry before switching to management of a...
Jerry Lee Moseley
Jerry Lee Moseley was born to James Augustus Moseley and Elois Lilith (Shelby) Moseley on Nov. 16, 1934, in Manes. He went home to be with his Lord on Feb. 18, 2025, at the age of 90. Jerry was an admired husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend. Jerry attended Astoria School...
Johnny Wayne Baker
Johnny Wayne Baker, son of the late John Preston and Marguerite (Laing) Baker, was born Nov. 3, 1940, in Bastrop, La. He went to his home in Heaven on Feb. 16, 2025, at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, at the age of 84. Following high school, Johnny enlisted in the United States Army...