Thomas E. Alsup
May 17, 2026
Thomas Edgar Alsup was born in Ava, Missouri on July 20, 1929. He departed this life in Cabool, Missouri on May 17, 2026. Tom grew up on the family farm on Fox Creek just south of Denlow. He attended Mountain Grove High School where he played football and attempted to play trombone in the band. He studied at SMS in...
Mary Rosalee Jones
May 14, 2026
Mary “Rosalee” Jones of Cabool, MO, gained her angel wings and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday May 14, 2026, at the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, MO.
Rosalee was born December 29, 1930, in Dixon MO, the youngest of six children, to Elmer Washington Slone and Elva Brooks McCubbin Slone. They moved to Ulman MO when...
Frances J. Whanger
May 10, 2026
Frances J. Whanger, born on December 14, 1953, in Phoenix, Arizona, the daughter of Raymond and Thelma (Gifford) Whanger. She passed away on May 10, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. She was a cherished mother, sister, and friend whose life journey reflected both dedication and a diverse array of talents.
Her educational pursuits included attending Linwood/Bashor High School, from which she graduated...
Donald Lee Cooper
May 4, 2026
Donald “Don” Lee Cooper, 73, of Cabool MO, passed away at home on May 4, 2026. He was born on October 25, 1952, to Trafford Cooper and Wanda Emery. Don and Kathleen “Kathi” Porter, of Long Beach, CA, were united in marriage on November 20, 1973. Three daughters were born to this union: Shiloh Cooper (Chris Nelson) of Joplin, MO;...
George Earl Jett, Jr.
May 3, 2026
No service to be held
George E. Jett, Jr, 91, passed away on May 3, 2026 in Springfield, MO. He was born on April 1, 1935 the son of George and Dorothy (Spainhower) Jett.
George is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Mary Alice Jett and his children, Mitzi Carol Jett, Audrey Beth Jett and George Earl Jett, III.
Merle Colborn
May 1, 2026
Franklin Merle Colborn, 84 of Cabool MO, passed from this life on Friday May 1, 2026. He was born on April 10, 1942 in Mountain Grove, MO.
Born Franklin, but known to all as Merle, Merle was the oldest of 10 children. He spent most of his youth in Missouri, but eventually left home to travel west to be a cowboy....
Kyla Rae Collins
Mar 29, 2026
Kyla Rae Collins, born February 5, 1967, In Davenport Iowa, to Zetta Carol Linder Mullanack and Martin Maurice Ellison, gained her angel wings on March 29th, Palm Sunday, at the age of 59 in her home surrounded by family. Kyla was a cherished daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She was known for her strength, her unwavering faith, and the deep...
Basil L. Quesenberry
Mar 26, 2026
Basil Lane Quesenberry was born in Niangua, Missouri, on April 19, 1951, to Hoyt "Jack" and Mary Frances Quesenberry. He accepted Christ at an early age and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Cabool. Basil often spoke fondly of his childhood in Cabool and the lifelong friends he cherished there.
A member of the 1968 Cabool State Championship football...
Eddie D. Wilson
Mar 22, 2026
Eddie D. Wilson, 71 of Cabool, MO passed away on March 22, 2026 at the Kabul Nursing Home in Cabool, MO. He was born on Feb. 24, 1955 in Texas County, MO the son of Ray and Zola (Ford) Wilson.
Eddie was a Shriner, Mason and a member of F.O.R.R. (Freedom of Road Riders). He enjoyed fishing, riding motorcycles, scuba diving...
Frances M Helmers
Mar 3, 2026
Frances Marie Helmers was born in Metairie, Louisiana on June 26, 1948 to Andrew Lanclos and Gloria Bourgeois. She loved both her parents and stepparents dearly, but she always shared a particularly close bond with her father.
As the oldest of five children, she learned early what it meant to take care of others. Helping raise her brothers and sisters shaped...
Franklin "Frank" A. White, Sr.
Mar 2, 2026
Franklin “Frank” A. White, Sr, 79 of Willow Springs, MO passed on March 2, 2026 at the Autumn Oaks Care Center in Mtn. Grove, MO. He was born on Nov. 5, 1946 near St. Louis the son of Hershel and Wanda (Harris) White.
Frank is survived by sons, Frank White Jr. and Michael late (Andi) White; daughters, Candy (Ken) Norton, Denise...
Emmett E. Hood
Feb 26, 2026
Emmett Edward Hood, aged 96, of Cabool, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on the morning of February 26, 2026, at The Maples Health & Rehabilitation in Springfield following a brief illness. Emmett was born on October 23, 1929, in Licking, Missouri, to Merton Landrum Hood Sr. and Wilma Henrietta Miller-Hood.
The Hood family resided in Duke, Missouri, prior to...
William "Bill" Nieman
Feb 19, 2026
William L. Nieman, age 88, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2026, in Cabool, Missouri. William was born on Sept. 17, 1937, in Cass County, Iowa, to Carl and Beata Nieman, who preceded him in death.
He proudly served his country in the United States Army before beginning a long and dedicated career. After his service, he moved to Visalia, California,...
Dallas D. Strong
Feb 17, 2026
Dallas D. Strong, 72 of Cabool, MO passed away on the morning of February 17, 2026 at his home in Cabool surrounded by his family. He was born on July 21, 1953 in Davenport, IA the son of Bernie and Edna (Smith) Strong.
Dallas lived life on his own terms. He was quick-witted, ornery, hard working and always teasing; he had...
Craig M. Cox
Feb 11, 2026
Craig Cox, lovingly known as “CC” by his friends, was born on February 22, 1971, in Mountain View, Missouri, to Shirley and Larry Cox. He graduated from Cabool High School in 1989 and was a longtime employee of Cabool DFA, where he dedicated many years of hard work and friendship.
As a child, Craig cherished time spent with his grandfather, Herschel...
Roger D. Howton
Feb 10, 2026
Roger Dale Howton passed away on February 10, 2026, at 1 a.m. He was born in Hubbertville, Alabama, on December 19, 1947. His parents were Clarence and Christine Howton.
Roger married his first love, Shirley Jenkins, on September 23, 1966, and to this union, four children were born. Shirley passed away on April 27, 2014.
Roger was lucky enough to find love...
Mildred "Eileen" Minshall
Jan 23, 2026
Mildred “Eileen” Minshall departed this life on January 23, 2026, at OHC 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...
