Obituaries
Betty Jean Weston Nichols
Betty Jean Weston Nichols, daughter of Perley Weston (Pat) and Eleanor Phillips Weston (Betty) was born on Nov. 22, 1939 in Nebraska. She passed away at 1:30 a.m. May 11, 2026, at the age of 86 in the Hartville Care Center in Hartville. The Weston family moved to Missouri in the late 1950s to work...
William Thomas Friend
William Thomas Friend, 54, passed away on May 9, 2026, in St. Louis. He was born on April 29, 1972, in Houston, Texas. Will was united in marriage to Tina Renfrew on July 23, 2009. Together they shared many years of love, laughter and family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and...
Lois Kay Daniels
Lois Kay Daniels, 79, of Falcon, daughter of the late Elmer George and Melba Pauline (Helms) Smith, was born Feb. 7, 1947, in Sullivan. She departed this life on May 2, 2026, at her home in Falcon, surrounded by family. Lois was united in marriage to the love of her life, William “Bill” Ray Daniels...
Roy Lee McDaris
Roy Lee McDaris, son of the late Arque “Pete” and Violet “Marie” (Stigall) McDaris, was born Dec. 31, 1946, in Twin Falls, Idaho, and departed this life May 4, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield at 79 years of age. Roy came back to the Hartville area as a young boy with his family, and he lived...
Benjamin Robert Ellis
Benjamin Robert Ellis, 23, passed away on May 3, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Born on Dec. 20, 2002, at Cox Hospital in Springfield, Ben was deeply loved by his family and those fortunate enough to know him. Ben is the son of Tommy Ellis and Leotta (Barnes) Ellis, of Mountain Grove. He...
Steve Gene Cope
Steve Gene Cope was born July 28, 1948, in Hartville to parents Lavern Cope and Irene Geneva (McCulley) Cope. He departed this life May 4, 2026, in his home. He was 77 years, 9 months and 7 days old. Steve was joined in marriage with Yvonne (Jennings) Cope on August 16, 1968. To this union three...
Stacey Arlene Barnard
Stacey Arlene Barnard was born Nov. 10, 1970, in Hinsdale, Ill. to Mr. and Mrs. Andrew John and Grace (Johnson) Barranco. She departed from this life at her home in Mansfield on April 29, 2026 at the age of 55 years, 5 months and 19 days. She met the love of her life, Scott Barnard, and was united...
Loreta “Pat” Fae (Baker) Dennis
Loreta “Pat” Fae (Baker) Dennis, daughter of Raymond and Cremora (Freeman) Baker, was born Feb. 23, 1935, in Mansfield, and departed this life on April 28, 2026, at her home in Mansfield at the age of 91 years, 2 months and 5 days. Pat grew up on her family’s farm in Mansfield and was a proud...
Heather Renee (Piland) Clark
Heather Renee (Piland) Clark, was born Dec. 28, 1982, in Wichita, Kan., and passed away on April 29, 2026, at her home in Joplin, at the age of 43. Heather graduated with the Mountain Grove High School Class of 2000.After high school, her adventurous spirit led her across several states and she...
Randle Scheets
Randle Scheets, the son of Benny and Geneva (Reed) Scheets, was born Dec. 3, 1964, at Cabool, and went home to meet Jesus from Texas County Memorial Hospital on April 17, 2026. Randy was united in marriage to Vonda Coble on Oct 6, 1983. To this union two children were born: Cody Randle Scheets and...