Dwain Pitts
May 7, 2026
Clyde Dwain Pitts, son of Clyde Pitts and Pauline Richardson Pitts, was born on July 6, 1960, in Summersville, Missouri. He passed away on May 7, 2026, in the hands of loved ones at the age of 65 years young!
Dwain grew up in the Arnold, Missouri area and graduated from Fox High School.
Dwain enjoyed the simple things in life and...
Carol Suzan Lattimer
May 5, 2026
Carol Suzan Lattimer passed away May 5, 2026, peacefully with her family by her side. She was born May 23, 1958 in St. Louis, Missouri to Marvin and Nova (Gale) Nealy.
Carol was preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Nova Nealy; her brother, Marvin (Darrell) Nealy and her grandson, Zachery Ripley.
Carol is survived by three sons, Kevin, Jesse and...
Wanda Mae Lira
May 4, 2026
Wanda Mae Lira, age 65, of Summersville, Missouri, passed away on May 4, 2026, at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri. She was born on May 29, 1960, in San Mateo, California, to Gerald Wayne Hampton and Lillie Mae Henson.
On October 18, 1978, Wanda was united in marriage to John Lira. To this union, three children were born: Jennifer Lira,...
Roy Dean McCallister
May 3, 2026
Roy Dean McCallister went to his heavenly home on May 3, 2026. He was born September 9, 1936, in Summersville, Missouri, to Glen and Goldia (Sterling) McCallister.
Dean graduated from Summersville High School in 1955, alongside a great group of friends who remained close throughout the years.
On October 21, 1956, he was united in marriage to Claudene George in Eminence, Missouri....
Thelma Pauline Briggs
April 29, 2026
Thelma Pauline Briggs was born May 28, 1929, in Hartshorn, Missouri, to George and Arvillia (Edgmond) Brown. She departed this life on April 29, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 96 years.
On August 31, 1946, Thelma was united in marriage to Aubrey Briggs. To this union, three children were born: Sherrian, Keith, and Kevin.
Thelma grew...
Patricia Ann Koller
April 26, 2026
Patricia Ann (Terrill) Koller was born on February 16, 1943, in the State of Washington to Glen Edward Terrill and Opal Betty (Bissell) Terrill. She was the youngest child, forever known as “Patty Ann” to her two older siblings, who predeceased her, James “Dub” Terrill and Wanda (Terrill) Gaston.
Shortly after her birth, her family soon returned to the rural Missouri...
Kirk Wayne Howell
April 22, 2026
Kirk Wayne Howell was born February 15, 1965, in Walla Walla, Washington, to Gordon and Mary (Richardson) Howell. Kirk joined his infant son, Isaac, and many other family members in heaven on Wednesday, April 22, 1965. He was 61 years old. The family moved home to Summersville when Kirk was a baby. He loved this community and never had a...
Randle Arlen Scheets
April 17, 2026
Randle Scheets, the son of Benny and Geneva (Reed) Scheets, was born December 3, 1964, at Cabool, Missouri, and went home to meet Jesus from Texas County Memorial Hospital on April 17, 2026.
Randy was united in marriage to Vonda Coble on Oct 6, 1983. To this union 2 children were born: Cody Randle Scheets and Aaron Lee Scheets. He loved...
Stephanie Joan Carpenter
April 11, 2026
Stephanie Joan Carpenter went to Heaven, her final home at 1:45 pm Saturday April the 11th, 2026. Stephanie was born on January 14th, 1967, in Troy, Missouri, to Curtis and Janet Reynolds. She grew up on a farm in Missouri alongside her sisters.
Stephanie married Shawn Carpenter on June 9th, 1984. Together, they had 10 children and did their best to...
Randy Earl Sullins
April 8, 2026
Randy Earl Sullins was born on November 18, 1954, in Rolla, Missouri. One of 11 children born to Lebern & Helen (Cameron) Sullins, Randy Earl was the baby boy, with only his baby sister, Phyllis, following him. He finally found relief from his various ailments on April 8, 2026, at his home in Licking. Randy reached the age of 71,...
Kenneth Eugene Hall
March 30, 2026
Kenny Hall was born August 4, 1946 in Hartshorn, Missouri to Silven Leroy Hall and Mildred Martha Norris. He passed away March 30, 2026 at St. Joseph Hospital in St. Charles, Missouri at the age of 79.
Kenny grew up in Hartshorn and attended Round Valley School. He attended and graduated from Summersville High School. He went to work in the...
John Joseph Fischer
March 26, 2026
John Joseph Fischer was born on March 12, 1938, in St. Mary’s, Kansas, to Leo Fischer and Cornelia (Trude) Fischer. He passed away March 26, 2026, at The Maples care center in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 88.
John was raised in Perry, Kansas, where he attended school and graduated from high school. He proudly served his country in the...
Patricia Lorraine Miller
March 24, 2026
Patricia gained her wings on March 24, 2026, she passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family. She was born on May 23, 1963, at the age of 62 years 10 months and 1 day. She is the daughter of Joseph Bernard Eckert and Ethel (Marhanka) Eckert. On April 3rd, 1980, Patricia married the love of her life James (Jimmy)...
Vivian Arlene Yandell
March 24, 2026
Vivian Arlene Yandell was born on July 30, 1936, in Hartshorn, Missouri, to Howard Bailey and Florence (Jordan) Bailey. She passed away on March 24, 2026, at Mountain View Health Care in Mountain View, Missouri, at the age of 89 years.
On May 26, 1956, Vivian was united in marriage to Jim Yandell. To their union, one daughter was born, Kim...
Sharon Elaine Mitchell
March 20, 2026
Sharon Mitchell was born on November 27, 1948 in Eunice, Missouri to Doris Brown and Melvin Shelley. She was called home to Heaven on March 20, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Sharon will be missed dearly by those who knew and loved her. She lived a full life, from raising children to keeping up with her husband. Sharon...
James Dean Shoults
March 13, 2026
James Dean Shoults, the son of Elmer Shoults and Audrey (Briggs) Shoults, was born October 14, 1949, in Hartshorn, Missouri. He passed away in Mountain View, Missouri, on March 13, 2026, at the age of 76.
James was united in marriage to Paulette Shoults on August 24, 1979. To this union, one child was born, Paula.
James grew up in the Hartshorn...
Shirley Pearl Daugherty
March 11, 2026
Shirley Pearl Daugherty was born on Friday, November 5, 1937 in Hartshorn, Missouri, to John and Ethel (Bailey) Spencer. She passed away peacefully at her home in Summersville, Missouri, on Wednesday, March 11, 2026, surrounded by her children and grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Ethel Spencer; long time companion, Leonard Blum Sr.; brother, Rex and...
Rowena L. Moore
March 8, 2026
Rowena Louise (Hicks) Moore, age 80, daughter of Stanley and Hazel (Miller) Hicks was born July 6th, 1945 at her home in Clara, Missouri and went to be with her lord and savior on March 8th, 2026 at TCMH in Houston, Mo.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eddie Moore; parents, Stanley and Hazel Hicks; father-in-law and mother-in-law, Leslie...
Corine Callie Shafer
March 7, 2026
Corine Callie Shafer, the daughter of John L. and Ruby May (Howard) Gayle, was born March 6, 1932, at Abernathy, Texas. She passed away at Houston House in Houston, Missouri on March 7, 2026 making her 94 years and 1 day.
Corine was united in marriage to Edward Shafer on October 11. 1957. She brought two children, Jack and Shirly Killough...
Howard Edward Sexton
March 6, 2026
Howard Edward “Ed” Sexton, 79 of Springfield, Missouri, a devoted husband, father, veteran, and beloved patriarch, passed away peacefully on March 6, 2026, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He leaves behind a legacy of faith, service, and love that profoundly touched his family, his community, and the many friends who were blessed to know him. Ed lived a...