Obituaries
Daniel E. Parker
Daniel E. Parker, son of the late Gladden and Theodora (Trandahl) Parker, was born May 12, 1949, in Vallejo, Calif. He peacefully passed away on Sep. 2, 2025, in Cabool, at the age of 76, with family by his side. Dan grew up in Vallejo, California and graduated with the Analy High School Class of...
Jean Louise Jarrett
Jean Louise Jarrett, daughter of the late David Vierkant and Nora (Sherbino) Vierkant, was born April 26, 1940, in Aredale, Iowa. She departed this life on Aug. 24, 2025, in Hartville, at the age of 85. Growing up in Iowa, Jean would spend summers in Missouri with her grandpa and grandma Vierkant....
Jake Ulas Volner
Jake Ulas Volner, son of Ulas and the late Geraldine (Carder) Volner, was born Nov. 17, 1973, in Mountain Grove, and departed this life Aug. 27, 2025, at his home in Puxico, at 51 years of age. Jake grew up in Mountain Grove. Throughout his life, he enjoyed working on vehicles, riding four wheelers...
Wanda Kay Myers
Wanda Kay Myers, daughter of Claude Baker and Ruby (Skaggs) Baker, was born Jan. 24, 1950, in Huggins, and departed this life Sep. 4, 2025, at her home in Grovespring, at the age of 75 years. Wanda grew up in a big house hold being one of ten children. She was raised in the Ben Davis, Plato area,...
Betty May Lathrom
Betty May Lathrom, daughter of the late Betty and Norman Hopkins, was born in Aurora. She went to be with our Lord and Savior on Sep. 3, 2025, in her home at Manes, surrounded by her loving husband and their children. Betty grew up around the Mountain Grove area. She was united in marriage to her...
Linda Jane Sanders Cottengim
Linda Jane Sanders Cottengim, 84, of Norwood, passed away on Aug. 28, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born April 24, 1941, at her childhood home in Norwood, Linda was the seventh child of eight of Marion Harrison Sanders and Margaret Jane (Sparks) Sanders. From an early age, she was known...
Ronnie Willard Kemper
Ronnie Willard Kemper, son of the late Monte Willard and Frankie Naomi (Barron) Kemper, was born Jan. 21, 1947, in Mountain Grove. He entered into eternal rest on Aug. 28, 2025, in Springfield, at the age of 78. Ronnie grew up in Mountain Grove and graduated with the Mountain Grove High School...
Wilbert (Mac) McCallister
Wilbert (Mac) McCallister was born on March 6, 1936 to Earl and Lois (Woods) McCallister at Mountain Grove. He departed this life to be with his Lord and Savior on Aug. 14, 2025, at the age of 89 years. Mac graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1954. He excelled in all sports: baseball,...
Joe Ann (Fullington) Reed
Joe Ann (Fullington) Reed, daughter of the late David and Laura Fullington, was born March 23, 1946, at Hartville, and departed this life August 17, 2025, at Hartville Care Center in Hartville. She was 79 years, 4 months and 25 days of age. Joe Ann grew up and attended school in Hartville. She...
David Lynn Mitchell
David Lynn Mitchell was born on Oct. 8, 1950, in Lafayette, Ind., to the late Joseph and Mary (Gellenbeck) Mitchell. He passed away at his home outside of Mansfield, surrounded by family on Aug. 24, 2025, at the age of 74 years, 10 months and 16 days. David was a hardworking, generous, loving and...