Obituaries
Bridget Maureen Sorensen
Bridget Maureen Sorensen, daughter of the late Alan and Bridget Philson, was born April 1, 1939, in Londonderry, Northern Ireland. She passed from this life on May 8, 2025, at her home in Douglas County, Missouri, at the age of 86. Bridget grew up in Northern Ireland. She met her beloved husband,...
Arnold Lawrence Gilley
Arnold Lawrence Gilley, son of the late Charlie and Esther (Pendergraft) Gilley, was born Feb. 1, 1940, in Mountain Grove. He passed away on March 20, 2025, in Lawton, Okla., at the age of 85. Lawrence grew up in the Mountain Grove area. As one of seven children, he had many adventurous tales to...
Mary Ellen Baney
Mary Ellen Baney, daughter of the late Francis and Effie (Barnett) Mayfield, was born July 16, 1940, in Mountain Grove. She passed away on May 8, 2025, at her home in Mountain Grove at the age of 84. Mary grew up and attended school in Mountain Grove. She was united in marriage to Clarence Leon...
Ethel V. Barnett
Ethel V. Barnett, 95, of Tipton, passed away Thursday, May 8, 2025, at the California Care Center. She was born on April 15, 1930, in Henry County, near Windsor, a daughter of Edward and Lila (Winton) McCallister. On Nov. 18, 1946, in Springfield, she married Willis Lee Barnett and he preceded...
Janelle Ann (Stevenson) Sanders
Janelle Ann (Stevenson) Sanders was born on Nov. 2, 1969, to Brian and Carol Stevenson in Woodbury, N.J., and passed from this life on April 25, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, after an extended illness. Janelle graduated from high school in 1988. She continued her education at the...
Don Henry Wilson
Don Henry Wilson, son of the late Otho and Charolette (Dennis) Wilson, was born Feb. 3, 1957, in Joplin, and departed this life unexpectedly after a cardiac medical event on April 26, 2025, at his home in Mansfield, at the age of 68 years, 2 months and 23 days. Don graduated from Ava High School...
John H. Porter
John H. Porter, 87, of Marshall (formerly of Plato and Mountain Grove), passed away peacefully on Monday, April 28, 2025, at his home. John was born to Leonard and Dorothy (Dawson) Porter on Jan. 17, 1938 in Metcalf, Ill. He is survived by one son, Randy (Tina) Porter, of Chrisman; two step-sons,...
Barbara Ellen (Ruiz-Hastings) Wade
Barbara Ellen (Ruiz-Hastings) Wade, was born Nov. 25, 1943, in Pecos, Texas. She departed this life on April 29, 2025, in Cabool, at the age of 81. Barbara grew up in the Wright County area attending first grade in Hartville and Norwood schools and second grade through ninth grade in Mountain Grove...
Clifford Oril Wingo
Clifford Oril Wingo, son of Clarence O. Wingo and Nellie Emmaline (Plaster) Wingo, was born May 4, 1930, in Seymour, and departed this life April 15, 2025, at his home in Mansfield, at the age of 94 years, 11 months,and 18 days. He was united in marriage to Jerlene (Jerrie) Chapman Wingo. To this...
Jeffrey Don Bradshaw
Jeffrey Don Bradshaw, son of the late Norman “Tuffy” and Sally (Smith) Bradshaw, was born Feb. 22, 1958, in Cabool. He passed away April 24, 2025, in Springfield, at the age of 67. Jeff, like his dad, “Tuffy,” worked in auto body repair for several years. Jeff developed lots of relationships and...