Stories from Monday, June 1, 2015

Jackie R. "Jack" Schlessman, 77, of Purdy, died at 2:24 a.m. Friday, May 29. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, June 2, in McQueen Funeral Home, in Wheaton. Burial will be in Tracy Cemetery, Anderson. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, at McQueen Funeral Home, Wheaton...

Brenden Drake Koenig, 19, of Pierce City, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Friday morning, May 29, while at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Brenden was born on March 1, 1996, in Springfield. Brenden graduated from Pierce City High School with the Class of 2015. He was a wonderful artist, a regular camper at Camp Barnabas, an avid St. Louis Cardinals fan. He enjoyed playing video games. Brenden had a wonderful outlook on life. He was always happy and smiling...

Rev. Leroy "Junior" Denney, 79, of Springfield, was called home to his Heavenly Father on Saturday, May 30, while at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. Born on July 1, 1935, in Berryville, Ark., Leroy was the son of the late James Roy Denney and Lula Mae (Clifton) Denney. He graduated from Purdy High School. Leroy was a member of Central Assembly of God Church in Springfield...

Sarah White Sarah Leta White, 73, of Ritchie, died May 25 at her home. Graveside serves will be held at 6 p.m., Friday, June 5, at the IOOF Cemetery in Monett.