Obituaries

Earnest Paul Stipech, 89, of Lampe, died Wednesday, Sept. 8. Private family services will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Shell Knob.

Jim Moore, 91, of Mt. Vernon, died at 9:50 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at Quail Creek Nursing Home in Springfield. Visitation will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 15, at Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Private funeral services and burial will be held at the Ozark Prairie Church...

Linda Fae Davis, 67, of Cassville, died Friday, Sept. 10. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Christopher Lynn Mahurin, 46, of Rocky Comfort, died Thursday, Sept. 9. Funeral services were held Monday, Sept. 13, at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Burial was at Chitwood Cemetery in Wheaton.

Virginia Buttram, 74, of Mt. Vernon, died at 1:58 p.m. on Friday, Sept. 3, at the Cox South Hospital in Springfield. Burial will be held at a later date at the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon...

Robert Donald “Bob” Green, 74, of Shell Knob, died Sunday, Sept. 5. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 3 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Shell Knob...

Teresa Renae McKay, 58, of Monett, died Sunday, Sept. 5. Graveside services will be held at 1 p.m. Monday, Sept. 13, at Okmulgee Cemetery in Okmulgee, Okla., under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Calvin Otto McNiel, 80, of Eagle Rock, died Saturday, Sept. 4. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Dorothy Mae Reyelts, 85, of Mt. Vernon, died at 1:21 a.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at her home. Graveside services were held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, Sept. 9, 2021, at the Ozark Prairie Cemetery, northeast of Mt. Vernon. Arrangements were under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon...

Carol Ann Shadden, 71, of Massillon, Ohio, died Thursday, Sept. 2. Graveside services were held Friday, Sept. 10, at Antioch Cemetery in Cassville, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Tyler Jacob Stow, 21, of Stotts City, died Sept. 6, at Mt. Vernon. Graveside service at Van Buren Cemetery near Wentworth will be on Wednesday, Sept. 22 at 2 p.m., with visitation from 12–1:30 p.m. at Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City. Burial will be at Van Buren Cemetery...

David Clarence Waggoner, 81, of Aurora, died Saturday, Sept. 4, at the Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, Ark. A graveside service, under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 11, at the Clay Hill Cemetery...

Harold Stanley Westcott, Jr., 89, of Cassville, died Wednesday, Aug. 25. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, Sept. 24, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Ronald Earl Wihebrink, 83, of Cassville, died Thursday, Sept. 9. Visitation will be held from 2-3:00 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 14, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Debra Kay Salyer, age 69, of Sarcoxie, Mo., passed away on Saturday morning, September 4, 2021 at Oak Pointe of Monett. Debbie was born on January 29, 1952, in Monett, Mo., the daughter of James Clifford and Anna Claire (Steward) Dotson. She graduated from Monett High School with the class of 1970 and continued her education at Missouri Southern State College in Joplin, obtaining a bachelor’s degree in K-12 Education. ...

Larry C. Wood, 84 of Monett, Mo.. went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, September 4, 2021. Larry was born on February 15, 1937, in Lawrence County, Mo., to Edward and Charlotte (Nivens) Wood. He graduated from Miller High School in 1955. For many years, Larry worked for Hiland Dairy. In 1987, he and his wife, Irma opened the Wood’s in Monett which they owned and operated until 1999...

Gary L. Howell, 72, of Ozark, died Friday, Sept. 3. Graveside services with military honors will be held at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 8, at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Paul Dean Hughes, 89, of Neosho, died Saturday, Aug. 28. Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton. Visitation will be held from 10-11:00 a.m. Saturday at McQueen Funeral Home in Wheaton.

Harold Dean Francis, 65, of Pierce City, died on Tuesday, Aug. 31, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Graveside services are being held on Tuesday, Sept. 7, at 2 p.m. at the Leann Cemetery near Jenkins, under the direction of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home, Monett...

Joyce Elaine Carman, 72, of Greenville, Ill., died Wednesday, Sept.1. Graveside services will be held at 10 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 7, at Clio Cemetery in Jenkins, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Doyle Edward “Ed” Armstrong, 63, of Cassville, died Wednesday, Sept. 1. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Phyllis Louise Carder, 81, of Monett, died Friday, Aug. 27 at her home in Monett. A funeral Mass will be at St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Pierce City on Wednesday, Sept. 1 at 10:30 a.m. with burial at the Pierce City Cemetery under direction of Lakin Funeral Home in Pierce City...

Christian Shayne Kay, 24, of Magnolia, Texas, formerly of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 7:23 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, as a result of injuries received in an automobile accident in Huntsville, Texas. Visitation will be held from 10 to11 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 4, at Mt. Vernon Christian Church, 1460 McVey Street, with a funeral service to immediately follow at 11 a.m. at the church. Burial will follow at the Mt. Vernon IOOF Cemetery...

Derek Lloyd Sinclair, 43, of Cassville, died Friday, Aug. 27. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Willadean Chapman, 87, of Monett, Mo., was called to her heavenly home on Sunday evening, August 29, 2021, while at Lacoba Homes in Monett. Willadean was born on January 15, 1934, in Monett, daughter of the late Henry and Elva (Malan) Avondet. Growing up on the family farm, Willadean helped her parents and siblings on the farm. She graduated from Monett High School with the class of 1952...

Darrel Loyd Weaver, 85, of Cassville, died Tuesday, Aug. 24. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial will be at Mineral Springs Cemetery in Cassville. Visitation will be held from 1-2:00 p.m. Saturday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville...

Cindy Smith, 60, of Cassville, died at 4:37 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 24. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 30, 2021, at Corinth Baptist Church in Cassville, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial will be at Oak Hill Cemetery in Cassville...

Teresa Kooken, 60, of Cassville, died Thursday, Aug. 19. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at 404 State Highway 248, Room 8 in Cassville. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Dee Ann Darity, 57, of Wheaton, died Monday, Aug. 23. Visitation was held Thursday, Aug. 26, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Douglas Edward “Doug” Crim, 66, of Cassville, died Tuesday, Aug. 24. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Roger Dale Ballard, 64, of Cassville, died Tuesday, Aug. 24. Funeral services were held Friday, Aug. 27, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial was at Washburn Prairie Cemetery in Washburn.

Sandra Jo Watkins, 67, of Noel, died Friday, Aug. 20. Funeral services were held Tuesday, Aug. 24, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial was at Oak Hill Cemetery in Carthage.

Billy Ray Stednitz, 82, of Cassville, died Wednesday, Aug. 18. Funeral services will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 26, at Mt. Olive Baptist Church in Cassville, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial with military honors will be at 2 p.m. Thursday at Missouri Veterans Cemetery in Springfield...

Alex James Smith, 21, of Springfield, died Tuesday, Aug. 17. Memorial services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 4, at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Joan Mabel Schoelzel, 86, of Cassville, died Friday, Aug. 20. Graveside services will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday, August 26, at Schoelzel Family Farm Cemetery in Cassville, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Visitation will be held from 5-7:00 p.m. Wednesday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville...

Gailen Leo Reighard, 94, of Clever, died Friday, August 20, at the Republic Nursing and Rehab in Republic. A graveside service under the direction of the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, in Aurora, will be held at 10:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Aug. 25, at the Frazier Cemetery southeast of Clever...

Doris Ann Lyons, 63, of Cassville, died Saturday, Aug. 21. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Norma Jean Jay, 79, of Cassville, died Friday, Aug. 20. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 28, at New Life Temple in Cassville, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial will be at Clio Cemetery in Jenkins. Visitation will be held from 6-7:00 p.m. Friday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville...

Julie Doris Gamel, 72, of Pineville, (formerly of Pierce City) died Tuesday, Aug. 17, at home. Zoom memorial service by the family is scheduled for Sept.12, at 2 p.m. There will be no family visitation, and a private burial will be held. Arrangements are under the direction of Lakin Funeral Home, Pierce City...

Teresa Adele Addison, 53, of Cassville, died Thursday, Aug. 19. Funeral services were held Sunday, Aug. 22, at Corinth Baptist Church in Cassville, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Linda Sue Mackey, 81, Monett, died at 9:35 p.m. on Aug. 21 at Mt. Vernon Place Care Center. Her ashes will be scattered in the Pacific Ocean. Linda requested flowers be gifted to someone lonely and to play a song and think of her. Paid obituary

Seana Gail Orman, 56, of Mt. Vernon, died at 8:57 a.m. on Tuesday, Aug. 17, at her home. Visitation will be held from 1 to 3 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 22, at Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.

Florence Mary Ollendick, 88, of Springfield, formerly of Aurora, died Sunday, Aug. 15, at Springfield Villa. A memorial service was held Aug. 20, at the Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home, in Aurora. Burial was at the Missouri Veteran’s Cemetery in Springfield...

Juston Jabe Buttram, 52, of Mt. Vernon, died at 12:23 p.m. on Monday, Aug. 16, at his home. Memorial services will be held at a later date under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, in Mt. Vernon.

Harold “Jack” George, age 100, of Pierce City, MO. passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021, at the Missouri Veterans Home in Mt. Vernon, MO. Jack was born on July 8, 1921, to Harold Holden and Ruth Faye Wright George in Ames, Iowa. He married Joanne Moore on December 28, 1947, at the First Congregational Church in Pierce City, MO. Joanne preceded him in death on December 13, 2011...

Max David Garner, 69, of Miller, died at 3:55 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 5, at Dade County Nursing Home in Greenfield. Graveside services will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, Aug. 21, at Summit Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon...

Susan Marie Kappler, 59, of Joplin, died at 1:39 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 14, 2021, at her home. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 19, at Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon. Burial will follow at the Mt. Vernon City Cemetery...

Loretta Virginia Larecy, 93, of Cassville, died Sunday, Aug. 15. Memorial services will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Julie Maye Nistas, 63, of Seligman, died Friday, Aug. 13. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Paulette Sue Willoughby, 68, of Pierce City, died Aug. 16 at Mercy Hospital Aurora. Graveside service will be at the Pierce City Cemetery on Friday, Aug. 20, at 2 p.m. Visitation will be from l p.m. until time of services. Arrangements are under the direction of Lakin Funeral Home...