Stories from Thursday, September 17, 2015

On Sept. 12th, John V. Probyn, of Verona, passed away at the age of 79. He was born on May 17, 1936, in Canton, Ill. He is survived by wife, Patricia Probyn; a daughter, Jennifer and husband, Christopher Adamson; grandsons, Bentley and Braxton; a son, Will Probyn; a granddaughter, Signe Probyn; a son, James and wife, Angel Probyn; and siblings, Elaine Little and Jack Probyn...

Wanetta Marie Tate, 77, of Monett, went to be with the Lord in Heaven Wednesday, Sept. 16. She and her twin sister, Wanda Lee, were born Sept. 1, 1938, in Granby, the daughter of the late Ragnal and Ruth (Martin) Vance. She married Charles W. Tate Sept. 11, 1955, in Purdy, and he preceded her in death...

George Ronnie Ringler, 71, of Aurora, died at 7:26 p.m. Tuesday, Sept. 15, at his home. A gathering of family and friends will be held from 6 to 7 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, at Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora. Arrangements are under the direction of Crafton-Cantrell Funeral Home in Aurora...

A Verona man suffered moderate injuries Wednesday in a wreck at 3:50 p.m. on Highway 39, one mile north of Aurora. According to a Missouri State Highway Patrol report, Katelyn Hope, 19, of Aurora, was driving a 2004 Oldsmobile Alero northbound on Highway 37 when her vehicle struck the rear of a 2007 Harley Davidson, being driven by Walter Harmon, 45, of Verona...