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Donald Ray Hobbs
Sep 23, 2023
Donald "Don" Ray Hobbs, 90, of Strafford MO went home to be with his Lord and Savior at 4:20am, September 23, 2023. Don passed peacefully in Cox Medical Center South following a short illness.
Don was born on February 15, 1933, in Raymondville, MO. Don and his family lived in Stultz, MO, where he and his three...
Wanda “Susie” Crook
Sep 18, 2023
Wanda "Susie" Sue Crook, 66, of Cabool, MO was born on February 8, 1957, and passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 18, 2023. Susie was born to John "Jack" and Anita Lane. She was baptized in 1967. She graduated from Cabool High School in 1976 and then followed in her mother's footsteps, becoming a Certified Nurse's Aide....
Mary “Francie” F. Stringer
Sep 16, 2023
Mary Frances "Francie" Stringer, daughter of Roselle and Frank Protiva was born April 24, 1933, in Springfield, Missouri. She passed away September 16, 2023, at the age of 90.
Francie grew up in Willow Springs, Missouri. She attended Willow Springs schools. She talked often of her good friends in school; Margie, Martha Jane, Doris, and Pat. They...
Barbara J. Terry
Sep 15, 2023
Early Friday morning, September 15, 2023, Barbara Jean Terry (Barbara Ray Baugh), of Ava, MO was called to her forever home. Barbara was born December 2, 1938 in Burnet Texas, and was raised in the Highland Lakes area.
Proverbs 31 describes a godly woman as being diligent, having a keen sense for business matters, preparing for the...
Harold Gene Bennett
Sep 1, 2023
Harold Gene Bennett, son of the late Norman and Virginia (Harmon) Bennett was born November 15, 1933 at Sikeston, Missouri. He entered eternal rest September 1, 2023, at the age of eighty-nine years old.
Harold's family moved from Illinois to Cabool, Missouri where he met and fell in love with Faye Marie Smith. His family moved again...
Kenton Dale Dotson, Sr.
Aug 15, 2023
Kenton Dale Dotson, Sr., 65 of Brighton, MO passed away August 15, 2023 at his home following a brief illness. Kent was born to Dale and Edna (Taft) Dotson in Springfield, Missouri, on November 25, 1957 and was soon joined by his brother, Kevin.
The boys grew up riding bikes, having adventures together, and mostly staying out...
Mary “Elaine” Cain
Aug 15, 2023
M. Elaine Cain of Mtn. Grove, MO, daughter of Asa T. and Ruby F. (Tucker) Hunter was born May 12, 1939 in Dallas County MO and departed this world to be with her Lord & Savior on August 15, 2023 at the age of 84.
Elaine was preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Marie Gray...
Richard “Dick” Wilson
Aug 7, 2023
Richard Douglas "Dick" Wilson of Mtn. Grove MO passed away at the age of 83 on August 7, 2023 at the Cox South Hospital Springfield MO. He was born on September 4, 1939 in Mt, Grove MO to Earl Elledge and Ruth Marie (Jepson) Wilson.
Dick grew up on the family farm south of Cabool with his...
Mary Faye Carr
Aug 2, 2023
Mary Faye Carr, 97 of Cabool, MO passed away on Wednesday, August 2, 2023 at the Kabul Nursing Home. She was born on May 15, 1926 in Cabool, MO one of 12 children of James Claude and Ethel Pearl (Orr) Darter.
Mary was united in marriage to Joe W. Carr on May 28, 1944 in Yuma, Arizona...
Howard Gene Luallen
Aug 1, 2023
Howard Gene Luallen entered his eternal rest on August 1, 2023 at the age of 76 with his loving family all around him. He was born on May 23, 1947 in Cabool, MO the son of Loren and Oma (Freeman) Luallen.
Howard was united in marriage to Linda Sanders on September 20, 1965 and to this union...
Robert “James” James Wake
Jul 12, 2023
James Wake, 62 of Cabool, MO, son of Leroy and Joan Wake was born February 13, 1961 in Cabool, MO. He passed away July 12, 2023.
James was united in marriage to the love of his life, Nina Harrison on December 9, 1978.
James loved his friends and family dearly. He was kindhearted and would...
William Michael Disbro
Jun 28, 2023
Per his wishes there will be no formal obituary
No Services to be heldGeraldine A. Swartz
Jun 26, 2023
Geraldine Annabelle Swartz, 91 passed away on June 26, 2023 at the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, Mo. Gerry was born to George and Ethel Hardt on September 17, 1931 in Concord, Michigan.
Gerry met and married Loren Swartz July 26, 1950. They worked a farm for some years in Michigan and had three children together. Gerry...
Charity A. Corbett
Jun 23, 2023
Charity Ann Corbett, 62 of Houston, MO went to be with her Lord on June 23, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO. She was born on May 21, 1961 in Lexington, NE the daughter of John and Patricia (Fenton) Spegel.
Charity grew up in Lexington where she attended and graduated Lexington High School. After high school...
Shirley V. Rodriguez
Jun 17, 2023
A Mom, Mother, Grandmother, Great-Grandmother, Wife and Best Friend
Shirley Virginia Loviner was born on June 5, 1942 to William and Mary Loviner in Newport News, Virginia. When Shirley was 17, her mother passed away leaving her and her 5 siblings without their mom. After a brief battle with Cancer and congestive heart failure, she slipped into...
Joyce Rose Skala
Jun 17, 2023
Joyce Rose Skala, 84 passed away on June 17, 2023 at her home near Mtn. Grove. She was born on May 4, 1939 in Cleveland, OH where she spent her younger years.
Joyce farmed, gardened and trained and showed horses. She was a certified welder and was also a karate teacher, winning many awards. She loved flying...
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