Obituaries
Kenneth O’Dean Lebahn
Kenneth O’Dean Lebahn, son of Ewald Lebahn and Myrtle (Imsland) Lebahn, was born at home on March 10, 1937, in Ramona, S.D., and while at Hartville Care Center, Missouri, departed this life Nov. 25, 2024, at the age of 87 years, 8 months and 15 days. On Feb. 22, 1959, he was united in marriage to...
Richard L. “Dick” Wakefield
Richard L. “Dick” Wakefield, 87, went to be with the Lord on Sunday morning, Nov. 24, 2024, at the Lebanon South Nursing and Rehab Center in Lebanon. Dick was born in Hartville on March 8, 1937. He was the youngest of four boys born to Earl and Alma Wakefield. He graduated from Hartville High...
Terry Lee Burnett, son of the late Cevard L. Burnett, and Willie C. and the late Peggy (Wilson) Adamson, was born on March 2, 1959, in LaGrange, Ga. He departed this life on Nov. 15, 2024, at the age of 65. At the time of his passing, he was living with his dog, Ruby, in Purdy. Terry chose to be...
Jerry Eddie Vaughan
Jerry Eddie Vaughan, son of the late Harry and Mildred (Cardin) Vaughan, was born Feb. 4, 1944, in Denlow. He passed away Nov. 9, 2024, at his home in Mountain Grove, at the age of 80. Jerry owned a trucking business for many years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing when he wasn’t trucking.Besides his...
Catherine Lynne (McGregor) Wright
Catherine Lynne (McGregor) Wright, 65, of Mountain Grove, passed away peacefully on Nov. 11, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. Cathy lived a remarkable life filled with love, hard work and adventure. Cathy’s culinary skills were legendary in the family...
Lana Christine Rogers
Lana Christine Rogers was born to E.P. and Ila Tucker on Nov. 13, 1942, in Concord, Calif. She passed away on Nov. 19, 2024, in Graff. When she was two months old, the family made a move to Durant, Okla., following her dad’s enlistment in the military. She was lovingly called “Tootsie” by her...
Donald Dean Dooms
Donald Dean Dooms, son of Sandy (Hartley) Dooms, and the late Delmar Dooms, was born Nov. 8, 1965, in Davenport, Iowa, and passed away Nov. 12, 2024, at Cox Health in Springfield. He was 59 years and 4 days of age. Donald was raised in Douglas County, Missouri. He married Rachel Filoteo, in...
Archie Lewis Skaggs
Archie Lewis Skaggs, son of the late Lewis and Zina (Curtner) Skaggs, was born Dec. 19, 1929, in Bendavis. He passed away Nov. 8, 2024, at his home north of Mountain Grove. He was 94 years, 10 months and 20 days of age. Archie was united in marriage to Lola Marie Middleton June 28, 1951. One...
Lewis Vernon “Bill” Upshaw
Lewis Vernon “Bill” Upshaw, son of the late Morton and Mabel (Shannon) Upshaw, was born Sep. 4, 1938, in Denlow, and passed away Nov. 8, 2024, at his home in Mountain Grove. He was 86 years, 2 months and 4 days of age. Vernon graduated from Mountain Grove High School and served in the United States...
Robert Michael “Bob” Edwards
A memorial service is being planned for Robert Michael “Bob” Edwards, formerly of Mountain Grove and Springfield. He died Nov. 10, 2024, in his home in West Melbourne, Fla. due to heart failure. Edwards’ wife, Susan, and other family members were present to support him and one another while he was...