Obituaries

Jan 22, 2024

Born in Mountain Grove, Missouri to Fred and Edith (French) Shannon, he married Doris Faye Cope on August 13, 1965 in Mountain Grove, Missouri.

Surviving are his wife of 59 years; one daughter, Stephanie (Shannon) Andrews of East Peoria; one son, Steve (Renee) Shannon of Cabool, Missouri; eight grandchildren; ten great-grandchildren; two sisters, Sharon (Paul) Beilman of...

Jan 13, 2024

Gary Russell "Smitty" Spurgeon, age 83, of Elk Creek, MO, passed away January 13, 2024 at Texas County Memorial Hospital. He was born September 14, 1940 in St. louis, MO to Fred "Russ" and Veda (Smith) Spurgeon.

He attended Lebanon  School district in Elk Creek in a one room school house before graduating with the Cabool High...

Jan 12, 2024

Vickie Swann Burgin, 61 of Elk Creek, MO passed away on Jan. 12, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO.  She was born on April 24, 1962 in Austell, GA the daughter of Roy and Loree (Shepherd) Swann.

Vickie was a wonderful cook and loved making wonderful meals for family and friends; her door was always open...

Jan 10, 2024

Jaimie Alan Everling, age 52, of Cabool, Missouri, passed away on January 10, 2024 in Cabool, MO.  He was born on March 6, 1971 to Donald and Connie (McMaster) Everling in Big Rapids, MI.

He graduated from Newaygo High School before moving to Naples, Florida.  While there, he owned and operated Sunshine Super-Flat LLC where he poured...

Jan 8, 2024

Frankie Lou Elwood, 83 of Cabool MO was called home to our Lord and Savior on January 8", 2024. Frankie was born April 12, 1940 in Tyrone MO to Joe and Ada Ussery.

Frankie grew up in Cabool and met the love of her life, Charles Elwood in Cabool High School. They married in 1957, and to...

Jan 7, 2024

Bonnie Louise Huffman, 87 of Cabool, MO passed away at her granddaughters house in Lebanon, MO on January 7, 2024.  She was born on March 3, 1936 in Asheville, NC.

Louise, also known as granny and pancake lady lived life to the fullest.  She enjoyed going places and doing things with people that she loved the most.  ...

Jan 4, 2024

Judi Lynn Bloomer, 62 of Cabool, MO was called home to our Lord and Savior on January 4, 2024.  She was born on January 21, 1961 in Mt. Prospect, IL the daughter of Charles J. and Dorothy A. Jacks.

During her childhood, she enjoyed ice skating and being with her family.  She was baptized when she was...

Jan 1, 2024

Robert William Walker, 77, of Cabool, Missouri, passed away on January 1, 2024 at Kabul Nursing Home after a short illness.  Bob was born on September 17, 1946 to Joel William and Ann (Lattina) Walker in Puerto Rico as his parents were stationed there with the United States Air Force.

Bob joined the United States Air Force...

Jan 1, 2024

Jacquee Samantha-Danyelle Elliott, 35, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away on January 1, 2024. She was born on February 18, 1988, in Houston, Missouri. Sam was a beloved mother, daughter, sister, and friend,

Sam is survived by her daughters, Promise Brianne Labbee and Morgan Riley Labbee; her father, J.C. Elliott; her mother and her husband, Joni Diane and...

Dec 27, 2023

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Dec 25, 2023

Dallas Austin Palmer, 24 of Cabool, MO was born on Sept. 26, 1999 in Hendersonville, TN the son of David and Lisa (Eisele) Palmer.  He moved with his family to Cabool when he was 18 months old.

Dallas attended Cabool Schools and graduated with the Class of 2018; he then attended Missouri S&T and State Tech and...

Dec 25, 2023

James Norman Doty, 86 of Cabool, MO departed this life on Dec. 25, 2023 at the Willow Care Nursing Home in Willow Springs, MO.  He was born on March 9, 1937 in Cabool, MO the son of the late James Nolan "Bill" and Erma Mae (Sweet) Doty.

Jim attended Cabool Schools and graduated with the Class of...

Dec 2, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Lynda Casey on December 2, 2023. She peacefully passed surrounded by her family, knowing she was loved and will be missed. Her love, laughter, and generous spirit will be remembered and celebrated through shared memories.

She is now an angel watching over family and friends. "I will Rise and...

Nov 24, 2023

Charles M. Dodd, 73 of Cabool, MO passed from this life on Nov. 24, 2023 at the Texas County Memorial Hospital.  He was born on Oct. 24 1950 in Oceanside, CA the son of Denver and Arlene (Brown) Dodd.

As a teenager, his family moved to Henderson, NV where he was involved in rodeo; he really liked...

Nov 22, 2023

Madona Kay (Baney) Goodvin, 58 of Willow Springs, MO passed away on Wednesday, Nov. 22, 2023 at the Willow Care Nursing Home.  She was born on Nov. 6, 1965 in Davenport, IA the daughter of Connie (Baney) Childers.  Madona and her siblings moved to Cabool to live with family after their mother passed away.

Madona was married...

Nov 17, 2023

Susie Bruce, born on January 14, 1933, peacefully departed this life on November 17, 2023, at the age of 90. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a cherished member of her community.

On January 30, 1957, Susie married the love of her life, William G. Bruce, and together they created a life filled with...

Nov 16, 2023

Paula (Gaskill) Bentley, 96, known by many as Grandmother, entered intoeternal rest on November 16th, 2023. Surrounded by the nursing staff who cared for her, she passed in the Cabool nursing home of natural causes.

Paula was born on February 12, 1927,in Okfuskee County, Oklahoma. Paula devoted her life to serving the Lord and was always happy...

Nov 9, 2023

Betty Lou Peabody-Smith, beloved matriarch and lifelong Cabool native, treasured Cabool Christian Church and local community member, passed away November 9th, 2023, at Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, Missouri. Betty was 93 years old.

Betty Lou (nee White) was born on Christmas Eve in 1929 to her dear parents, Faye (nee Smith) White-Apperson and Thomas White, of...

Nov 9, 2023

Glen McKinney, 86 of St. Peter's, MO passed away peacefully at his home on November 9, 2023, surrounded by his family.  Glen was born on March 19, 1937 in Houston, MO the son of Hereford and Mary Etta (Brown) McKinney.  He was raised on the family farm with his brothers (Wayne, Roy) and sisters (Ruby, Agnus Faye, Violet).  His...

Nov 6, 2023

Jerry Lynn Smith, 61, of Cabool, passed away at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO surrounded by his family, at 8:00 PM on November 6, 2023.

Son of Maxine Smith-Aldridge, he was born in Houston, MO on March 17, 1962. After Jerry finished school at Cabool High, he relocated to St. Louis where he worked at Larry's Egg...