Stories from Thursday, March 31, 2016

Louise Ellen "Lou" Cuendet, 82, of Monett, passed away Wednesday, March 30, while at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. Lou was born March 10, 1934, in Carthage, the daughter of the late Harry and Georgie (Scroggins) Hicks. She graduated from Sarcoxie High School. Lou enjoyed reading, quilting and knitting. For many years, Lou worked as church secretary at the First Presbyterian Church. She was also a member of the Circle...

Dora Darleene McCormick, 43, of Verona, died Sunday, March 27, at her home in Verona. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, April 2, at Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett. Arrangements are under the care of Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett...

Phillip Troy Hurn, 73, of Mt. Vernon, died at 7:10 p.m. Monday, March 28, at Lawrence County Manor in Mt. Vernon. Memorial services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, April 1, at United Methodist Church of Mt. Vernon. Arrangements are under the direction of the Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon...

Glenda Joyce Windham, 71, a resident of Monett, went home to be with her Lord March 27. She was born April 15, 1944, in Prairie Grove, Ark., the daughter of Carl and Veneda Elizabeth (Hicks) Ezell. Glenda attended the Shoal Creek Revival Church in Monett. She graduated from Prairie Grove High School and worked as a licensed practical nurse...