Obituaries
Patricia Rae Ivy
Patricia Rae Ivy, daughter of Issac Arnall and Judith “Judy” (Cogdill) Arnall was born April 20, 1960, in Springfield, and departed this life Sep. 19, 2024, in her home near Mansfield at the age of 64 years. On Sep. 17, 1977, she was united in marriage to Randy Ivy, and to this union, three...
Eric Ryan King
Eric Ryan King, born on Aug. 8, 1986, passed away on Sep. 5, 2024, at the age of 38. He leaves behind a legacy of love, laughter and unforgettable memories. The beloved son of Brenda Cameron and Victor King, Eric was also a cherished brother, grandson, nephew and friend to many. His time with us...
Doris Lorene Crewse
Doris Lorene Crewse was born Nov. 7, 1931, in Bendavis, to Walter E. and Alma E. (Curtner) Shelley, the fifth of 16 children. She passed away Sep. 12, 2024, at Hartville Care Center, Hartville, at 92 years, 10 months and 5 days of age. Lorene married William Franklin Crewse on April 11, 1951. One...
Gary E. Hutchison
Gary E. Hutchison passed away in his daughter Alyssa’s home in Hillsboro, surrounded by his loving family and significant other Phyllis, on Sep. 11, 2024. He was 74 years 2 months and 25 days old. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Herbert and Ida Hutchison; his mother, Barbara Jean...
Judith Lea Atkins
Judith Lea Atkins, 82, of Cabool, passed away surrounded by her children, after an extended illness, on Friday, Sep. 6, 2024, at Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool. Judy was born in Springfield on June 20, 1942, to Titus (Maynard) and Edith Delaney. She was the oldest of 3 girls. Judy grew up on a farm...
Tony Lee Shores
Tony Lee Shores, son of the late John D. and Shirley M. (Pennington) Shores, was born April 3, 1956, in Mansfield, and passed from this life on Aug. 30, 2024, in Fayetteville, Ark., at the age of 68. Tony graduated with the Mountain Grove High School Class of 1974. Following high school, he worked...
Sharon Kay Buss
Sharon Kay Buss, 71, of Lincoln, Neb., passed away peacefully at home on Aug. 30, 2024. She was born in Houston to proud parents Dillard Hale and Melba Strong on Sep. 7, 1952. Sharon attended Cabool Schools and was part of the Cabool High Class of 1970. She was the mother to two beautiful daughters...
E. Jay Shelley
E. Jay Shelley, son of the late Abe and Audra (Crewse) Shelley, was born Aug. 20, 1939, in Bendavis, and passed away on Aug. 29, 2024, at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield at the age of 85. E. Jay grew up on the family farm. His first job was at Sunny Hill Poultry Plant in Cabool. He worked...
Paul Steven LaDuke
Paul Steven LaDuke, 88, entered his heavenly home on Sunday, Aug. 18, 2024, surrounded by his family in Seymour. He started his earthly life on March 31, 1936, born to parents Louis and Lula (Hall) LaDuke, of Buckingham, Colo., as the 15th of 19 children. After moving around, Paul found a small...
Donna Tutt
Donna Tutt, daughter of Orel and Hettie (Seal) Dennis, was born March 1, 1939, in Mansfield, and departed this life June 20, 2024, in her home near Mansfield, at the age of 85 years, 3 months and 1 day. Donna was united in marriage to John Henry Tutt on Sep. 4, 1960. She was preceded in death by...