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Raymond Lee Steely, Jr.

Raymond Lee Steely, Jr.

Jul 5, 2025

Raymond Lee Steely, Jr was born on October 28, 1951 in Cabool, MO the son of Raymond, Sr. and Danace (Smith) Steely.  He passed away peacefully on July 5, 2025 at the age of 73 years, 8 months and 8 days.

Raymond moved several times after graduation, finally settling in Southern Georgia and living a life he...

Ronnie Rogers

Ronnie Rogers

Jul 4, 2025

Ronnie G. Rogers, 78 of Mtn. Grove, MO passed away on July 4, 2025 at his home.  He was born on Sept. 22, 1946 in Exeter, CA the son of Gay Olen and Dorotha May (Turner) Rogers.

Ronnie and Nancy were united in marriage on Dec. 25, 1966.

Ronnie was preceded in death by his...

Mary Lou Heaslet

Mary Lou Heaslet

Jun 21, 2025

Mary Lou Heaslet was born on August 22, 1932 in Mansfield, MO the daughter of Issac Elmer and Laura Vietta (Wells) Rushing.  Mary gained her heavenly wings on June 21, 2025 at Cedarhurst Assisted Living in Lebanon at the age of 92 years 9 months and 29 days, where some recognized her as "Queen Mary" and a door sign...

Dallas “Bo” Lane

Dallas “Bo” Lane

Jun 16, 2025

Dallas Clayton Lane, 60, of Cabool, MO was born on December 13, 1964, and passed from this life on June 16, 2025. Bo, as he was affectionately known was born to John H. "Jack" and Anita Lane and resided with family in the Cabool area all of his life.

As an infant, Bo had a rough start...

Timothy "Tim" E. Nicks

Timothy "Tim" E. Nicks

Jun 6, 2025

Timothy Eugene Nicks, (AKA, Uncle T), 72 of Mtn. Grove, MO left this life on June 6, 2025 at the Poplar Bluff Regional Hospital.  He was born September 29, 1953 at Fort Belvior Virginia Army Base to Gilbert Eugene and Betty Ann (Rasco) Nicks.

Timothy was baptized into Christ at the Hamilton Church of Christ in Hamilton,...

Jim J. Babb

Jim J. Babb

May 31, 2025

Incomplete at this time

Family Celebration to be held at a later date

Ronald D. Hern

Ronald D. Hern

May 29, 2025

Incomplete at this time

No Services to be held

Joe D. Ogletree

Joe D. Ogletree

May 25, 2025

Joe Don Ogletree, 77, Escapes Judy's Cooking One Last Time

Joe Don Ogletree, age 77, of Mountain Grove, MO, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 25, 2025, surrounded by his loving family—and possibly trying to sneak one last joke in. For those who knew Joe, rest assured: it was not Judy's cooking that did him...

Justin C. Holloway

Justin C. Holloway

May 22, 2025

Incomplete at this time

Michael W. Ficken

Michael W. Ficken

May 19, 2025

In Loving Memory Michael Weldon Ficken. Michael passed away at home on May 19, 2025. Michael was born on April 28, 1978 in Branbury, England to Gary and Nancy Ficken.

Michael his survived by his son, Dylan and fiancée, Nia; his mother, Nancy; father, Gary; brother, Donnie; nephew, Dereck and niece, Kelli as well as many family...

Laurence White

Laurence White

May 8, 2025

Incomplete at this time

No services to be held

Donald Ray Smith

Donald Ray Smith

May 6, 2025

Donald Ray Smith, 88 passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at the Autumn Oaks Care Center in Mtn. Grove, MO.  He was born on Sept. 1, 1936 in Joplin, MO the only child of Raymond and Mary (St. Clair) Smith.

Donald attended and graduated from Joplin High School and then attended Arkansas University where he played...

Herman J. Bayer

Herman J. Bayer

May 5, 2025

Incomplete at this time

Graveside Memorial service at a later date

Kelly M. Ellison

Kelly M. Ellison

May 5, 2025

Kelly Martin Ellison was received into the arms of our Lord Jesus at the age 60 on May 5, 2025 at 12:40 AM surrounded by loved ones. He was born in Davenport, Iowa to Martin Maurice Ellison and Zetta Carol Linder Mullanack on October 15, 1964 a beautiful fall day.

Kelly received his Lord and Savior into...

Ronald “Ronnie” R. Stark

Ronald “Ronnie” R. Stark

Apr 30, 2025

Ronald "Ronnie" Ray Stark, 84 of Cabool, MO passed away on April 30, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.  He was born May 18, 1940 in a small apartment behind a gas station that no longer exists just outside of Cabool. Ronnie was 1 of 3 children of Herschel and Jewell (Byrd) Stark: Ronnie, little brother Michael "Mickey"...

Michael Wayne Griechen

Michael Wayne Griechen

Apr 27, 2025

Michael "Mike" Wayne Griechen, age 66, passed away unexpectedly on April 27, 2025, in Cabool, Missouri, due to a heart attack. Born on March 24, 1959 in Mtn. Grove, Missouri, Mike was the beloved son of Jewel Mae Smith (née Baney) and Russell Edsel Griechen.

Mike spent most of his formative years in Cabool, Missouri. While he...

Danney L. Benefiel

Danney L. Benefiel

Apr 19, 2025

Incomplete at this time

No Services to be held

Randal "Randy" M. Pearson

Randal "Randy" M. Pearson

Apr 12, 2025

Randal Mark Pearson was born to Roy Marwood Fischer and Phyllis Earlene (Carver) Fischer February 22 of 1955 in Newport Beach California. After a long well fought battle with cancer he went peacefully to be with Renee in his heavenly home on April 12 of 2025 at Cox Hospital.

After the loss of his father, his mother...

Randy A. Hensley

Randy A. Hensley

Mar 24, 2025

Randy Alan Hensley, 66 passed away on March 24, 2025 at his home in Cabool, MO.  He was born on April 3, 1958 in West Plains, MO the son of Joe and Glenda (Hovey) Hensley.

Randy was united in marriage to Kathy Marie DeGroot on June 27, 1980 and to this union three sons were born, Nathan,...

John R. Moore

John R. Moore

Mar 22, 2025

Incomplete at this time

No services to be held

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