Mildred "Eileen" Minshall
Jan 23, 2026
Mildred “Eileen” Minshall departed this life on January 23, 2026, at OZH West Plains. She was born on November 26, 1938, near Cabool, Missouri, the daughter of Fred and Nellie (Davis) Smith.
Eileen was of the Baptist faith saved in 1955 and was a faithful member of Maness Memorial Baptist Church for many years. She always enjoyed spending time with her...
Vivien M. Eckert
Jan 21, 2026
Vivien Eckert, age 85, of Mountain Grove, passed away on January 21, 2026, surrounded by her loving family after a courageous battle with cancer. She was born on May 27, 1940, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Joseph and Estelle (Downing) McCollum.
Vivien’s life took a turn worthy of a good story when she met Henry Eckert as the result of a mix-up...
Betty J. Davis
Jan 18, 2026
Betty Jean (Filbeck) Davis, 78 of Cabool, MO passed away on January 18, 2026. She was born on Feb. 20, 1947 in Springfield, MO. After graduating from Central High School in Springfield she was united in marriage to Joe Michael Davis.
Betty was a beautiful person, inside and out; she loved her sons and grandkids with all her heart and would...
Jewel Alice Wagner
Jan 11, 2026
Jewel Alice (Miller) Wagner, the beloved daughter of Virgil and Rosa (Garlett) Miller, was born on September 7, 1925, in Sargent, Missouri. She began her education at Sargent rural school and continued at Cabool Public School, where she proudly graduated in 1943. Jewel embarked on a fulfilling teaching career shortly after high school, working at various rural schools while pursuing...
Junior “Yogi” L. Ratterree
Jan 8, 2026
Junior “Yogi” Lee Ratterree, age 84, of Cabool, Missouri, passed away on January 8, 2026. He was born on April 20, 1941 in Cabool, MO the son of Levi and. Doris (Loughridge) Ratterree.
Junior was a lifelong resident of Cabool and a man deeply rooted in his faith, his family, and his community. He found strength and comfort in the Lord...
Gerald “Jerry” M. Scott
Dec 27, 2025
Gerald “Jerry” Max Scott, 77 of Douglas County, MO passed away surrounded by family on Dec. 27, 2025. He was born in Mtn. Grove, MO on Nov. 21, 1948 the son of Jim and Betty Scott.
Jerry grew up in Kansas and Mtn. Grove; after graduating high school he joined the US Army and served in the Vietnam War and later...
Mark S. Woodmansee
Dec 17, 2025
Mark “Woody” Steven Woodmansee, 64, passed away peacefully in his home on December 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving children. He was born on January 27, 1961, in Topeka, Washington.
In 1964, Mark moved with his family to Warner Robins Air Force Base in Georgia. In 1965, they settled in Cabool, Missouri, where he spent most of his life. He was...
Michael E. Allen
Dec 16, 2025
Michael E. Allen, age 72, of Cabool, Missouri, passed away on December 16, 2025. He was born on February 24, 1953, in Independence, Missouri, to Marjorie and Harold Allen.
Michael was a man who found his greatest peace outdoors. He loved fishing, being surrounded by nature, and—most of all—spending time with the people he loved. Whether sharing stories, quiet moments, or...
Billie C. Linder
Dec 14, 2025
Billie C. Linder, 74 of Cabool, MO passed away on Dec. 14, 2025 at her home. She was born on June 18, 1951 in Davenport, IA the daughter of Art D. and Eva J. Linder.
Billie was a woman who loved the outdoors, camping and fishing, but most of all loved being with her family. She would listen to anyone that...
James "Jim" E. Sears
Dec 13, 2025
James (Jim) E. Sears departed this world on Dec. 13, 2025 at his home in Rogersville, MO. Jim was born into this world on April 19, 1943 at 7:07pm in Phoenix, AZ the son of Cecil Leonard and Bertha Elveta (Smith) Sears.
While Jim was born in Arizona he took up residence in Cabool, MO where he began the life he...
Cale M. Shehorn
Nov 30, 2025
Cale Mcrae Shehorn, 15 of Springfield, MO was born on Sept. 6, 2010 in Springfield, MO the son of Tyler Shehorn and Ashley Findorff. He passed away on Nov. 30, 2025 near Cabool, MO.
Cale was currently a freshman at Parkview High School in Springfield, MO. He enjoyed playing baseball, hanging out with his friends and especially hunting and fishing.
Cale was...
Michael James Everett
Nov 25, 2025
Michael James Everett was born February 28, 1977 in Balboa Naval Hospital in San Diego, CA, the son of Willis (Bill) Everett and Linda Cox Everett. He went on to meet the Lord and be with his dad in Heaven on November 25, 2025 at his home north of Cabool, MO. He was 48 years and almost 9 months....
Lorena Bell Edwards
Nov 24, 2025
Lorena Bell Edwards, age 93, of Nashville, Tennessee, died on November 24, 2025.
She was born in Mountain Grove, Missouri, on July 11, 1932, to Elzie and Ina Edwards. Growing up on a dairy farm, Lorena attended Fairview Elementary School, a one-room schoolhouse, for eight years and then attended Mountain Grove High School. After relocating to Springfield,...
Noling H. Malberg
Nov 5, 2025
Noling Hays Malberg passed away of natural causes on November 5, 2025 at the age of 95 in Cabool, Missouri. He was born on October 8, 1930 to Cyrus August and Julia Florence (Killion) Malberg in the home he resided in until just a few weeks ago in the Pleasant Grove area north of Cabool.
Following graduating...
Ruth L. Gamel
Nov 3, 2025
Ruth L. Gamel. 89 passed away on Nov. 3, 2025 at the Wilson Creek Nursing Home in Springfield, MO. She was born on July 1, 1936 in Cortez, CO the daughter of Arthur Dean and Lela Ruth (Baker) McLain.
She and her 4 siblings moved to Cabool in 1947. She attended Oak Grove School and graduated from...
Gary L. Jones
Nov 2, 2025
Gary Lee Jones, 91, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on November 2, 2025. He was born on October 23, 1934, in Cabool, Missouri, to Wayne and Thelma (Daniels) Jones.
Gary graduated from McPherson College and later earned his dental degree in Kansas City. Over the years, he shared his knowledge and skills through teaching high school...
