Paulette “Polly” Medwid
Nov 4, 2023
Evelyn Paulette "Polly" Medwid, 74, of Cabool, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. Born in 1949 in Osceola Arkansas, Polly was the beloved daughter of Ruby and Cecil McGlaughlin.
Growing up, Polly's life was enriched by the bonds with her siblings—two brothers, Terry and Cecil Jr., both of whom predeceased her, and her beloved...
John C. Castleberry
Nov 3, 2023
John Carlton Castleberry, 62 of Cabool, MO was born on May 31, 1961 in Los Angeles, CA the youngest of eight children of Don and Anna (LaGrange) Castleberry. He went home to be with the Lord on Nov. 3, 2023 at the Texas County Memorial Hospital in Houston, MO.
John had a zest for life; he was...
Kay Margaret Touchette
Oct 31, 2023
Kay Margaret (Reynolds) Touchette was born August 3, 1935 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin.After a long illness, Kay passed away peacefully in her sleep on October 31, 2023. She was preceded in death by her husband of 50 years, Duane Touchette; her daughter Denise (Touchette) Hooker; and her brother-in-law, Dick Meindel. Kay is survived by her two sisters Gail Halwas and...
Franklin D. Smith
Oct 28, 2023
Franklin "Frank" David Smith, son of the late Verda and Golda (Weaver) Smith was born on Sept. 6, 1935 in Kansas and departed this life on Oct. 28, 2023 at the Autumn Oaks Care Center in Mtn. Grove following a short illness. He was 88 years, 1 month and 22 days of age.
The family moved back...
Dorothy Inez Boles
Oct 24, 2023
Dorothy Inez Boles, 102 of Mtn. Grove and formerly of Cabool, MO passed away on Oct. 24, 2023 at the Country Living Assisted Living in Mtn. Grove. She was born on Dec. 14, 1920 in Mission, TX the seventh of nine children born to Dawson and Minnie (Kendrick) Weatherford.
Dorothy was united in marriage to Charles Grantham...
Bulas “Gabby” H. Volner
Oct 23, 2023
Bulas "Gabby" H. Volner, 51 of Cabool, MO passed away on Monday, Oct. 23, 2023, at his home. He was born on Feb. 1, 1972, in Mansfield, MO, the son of Charles and Ruby Kennedy. Gabby graduated from Mountain Grove High School in 1990.
Right out of high school in 1990, Gabby went to Fort Benning for...
Thomas James Webb
Oct 21, 2023
Thomas James "TJ" Webb, 76 of Willow Springs was born on Aug. 8, 1947 in Duncan, OK the son of James and Ruby (James) Webb. "Tom" as his brothers and sister called him was the eldest of five children. TJ passed peacefully at his home on Oct. 21 with his best friend by his side after battling cancer.
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Richard K. Taylor
Oct 17, 2023
Richard Keith Taylor, 81 of Cabool, Missouri passed away on Tuesday October 17, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on April 30, 1942 in Prescott, Arizona, the son of Henry and Edith Taylor. The family moved to Missouri in 1952. Richard attended Cabool Schools, graduating in 1961. In his early years, Richard farmed with...
Burrell "David" Coonts
Oct 15, 2023
Burrell "David" Coonts, 79 of Cabool, MO passéd away on Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 at his home. He was born on Jan. 14, 1944 near Norwood, MO the son of Burrell Norman and Zella Mae (Dennis) Coonts. David was the oldest of six children raised in Buckhart in Douglas County, MO.
In David's early years he worked...
James “Butch” L. Evans
Oct 10, 2023
James "Butch" Leroy Evans was born March 26,1945 in Tulare, California and passed from this world to be with the Lord on October 10th at his home surrounded by his family.
Butch lived and worked in Corcoran, Visalia, and Dinuba, California, mostly as a truck driver for various companies. He was in a partnership with his two...
Sarah “Lucille” Lawson
Oct 9, 2023
Sarah Lucille Lawson, 86 of Cabool, MO passed away on Monday, Oct. 9, 2023 at the Kabul Nursing Home. She was born on March 2, 1937 in Cabool, MO the daughter of Fred and Frances (Huffman) Johnson.
Lucille attended Cabool High School, graduating with the Class of 1955. She worked at Simmon's Laundry while going to school...
Patrick “Pat” H. Mcgearey, Jr.
Oct 1, 2023
Patrick Henry McGearey, Jr., 67 passed away on Oct. 1, 2023 at the Kabul Nursing Home. He was born on May 21, 1956 at the Oak Park Hospital in Chicago, IL the son of Patrick Henry, Sr and Pauline (Schlotterbeck) McGearey.
Pat graduated with the Cabool High School Class of 1974. While in school he played basketball...
Bill Conley
Sep 24, 2023
Bill Conley, 77 of Elk Creek, MO and formerly of Mtn. Grove, MO passed away on Sept. 24, 2023 at his home. He was born on Feb. 10, 1946 in Hanford, CA the son of Byron and Opal (Hylton) Conley.
Bill grew up near Ava in Douglas County, Missouri where he attended school until moving to Illinois...
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...
