St. Lawrence Spring Luncheon
Church offers more than 50 salads, drinks, rolls and dessert The St. Lawrence Council of Catholic Women held their annual Spring Salad Luncheon at the St.
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May 2023
Myrtle Aleen Richardson
Myrtle Aleene Richardson, 87, of Monett was called to her Heavenly home Tuesday May 9, 2023 at Cox South in Springfield. Visitation for Myrtle was held Monday, May 15 at the Bennett-Wormington Funeral Home in Monett.
Read MoreMyrtle Aleen RichardsonJesse “James” Swadley
Jessie “James” Swadley, age 51, of Aurora, passed away at 8:32 a.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at his mother’s home in Pierce City. James was born June 10, 1971, in Monett, the son of Jessie Dean and Dixie Elaine (Sutherland) Swadley.
Read MoreJesse “James” SwadleyGeorge James “Pappy” Riffel
George James “Pappy” Riffel, age 81, of Mt. Vernon passed away peacefully at 12:03 a.m. Wednesday, May 3, at his home. He was born Dec. 10, 1941, in Philadelphia, Penn., the son of William G. and Rita May (Walsh) Riffel.
Read MoreGeorge James “Pappy” RiffelChristopher Dwayne Scott
Christopher Dwayne Scott, 40, of Hurley, passed away May 4, 2023. He was born Sept.
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Debbi J. Netzer
Steven Patrick Morgan Steven Patrick Morgan, age 59, of Aurora, passed away at 7:50 p.m. Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at Cox Hospital in Monett.
Read MoreDebbi J. NetzerJoe Donald Gaddy
Joe Donald Gaddy, age 79, of Mt. Vernon, passed away at 8:45 a.m.
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