Obituaries
Ellen Kay Bringas
Ellen Kay Bringas, daughter of the late Robert W. and Katherine J. (Bode) Knotts, was born Sep. 3, 1941, in Des Moines, Iowa. She left this life to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Feb. 17, 2026, in Seymour, at the age of 84. Ellen cherished her role as a homemaker. She found great joy...
Timothy Ray Burdick
Timothy Ray Burdick, son of Barbara (Mitchell) Burdick and the late Roy Wilbur Burdick Jr., was born May 28, 1979, and departed this life on Feb. 23, 2026. He was 46 years, 8 months and 26 days of age. Timothy was preceded in death by his father, Roy Burdick on Jan. 1, 2011; and his brother,...
Carol Davis
Carol Davis, 87, passed from this life on February 13, 2026, in West Plains, Missouri. She was born on October 5, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio, to Frank Joseph and Mary Bell (Baker) Magruder. While still in school, Carol caught the eye of LeRoy Davis. On June 30, 1956, they were united in marriage and...
Walter Collins Cantrell
Walter Collins Cantrell, son of the late Walter Clay and Virginia G. (Carruthers) Cantrell, was born Nov. 16, 1941, in Los Angeles, Calif., and departed this life Feb. 19, 2026, at his home in Sharpsburg, Ga., at 84 years of age. Walter was raised on his family farm on Cantrell Road near Mansfield...
Wanda Gertrude Clark
Wanda Gertrude Clark was born Jan. 27, 1940, in eastern Douglas County, Missouri, and passed away peacefully on Feb. 17, 2026, in Mountain Grove, at the age of 86. Gertie was born to hardworking parents who were migrant workers in Idaho. From an early age, she learned the value of perseverance,...
Donna Jeane Demshar
Donna Jeane Demshar, 89, passed away peacefully in Cabool. Donna was born and raised in Michigan and graduated from Lapeer High School in 1955. Even at a young age, she was no stranger to hard work, developing a strong work ethic she carried throughout her life. Donna later attended beautician...
Ivan “Lee” Forrest
Ivan “Lee” Forrest, son of Delta (Snavely) Forrest and the late Ivan “Buck” Forrest, was born July 12, 1950, at Norwood. He passed away Feb. 16, 2026, at his residence in Norwood, at the age of 75. Lee grew up and attended school in Norwood and graduated from Norwood High School in 1968. He...
Karen Sue Long Freeman
Karen Sue Long Freeman was born March 13, 1947, in Fremont, Neb. To Benjamin and Marcella (Atkisson) Long. She departed her life in McKinney, Texas in February 2026. Karen graduated in 1965 in Mountain Grove. Karen was a cook/waitress in many restaurants in Mountain Grove. She made the best donuts...
Virginia “Ginny” Mae Strunk
Virginia “Ginny” Mae Strunk, daughter of the late Charlie Delbert and Esther (Pendergraft) Gilley, was born Aug. 30, 1949, in Mountain Grove. She passed away on Feb. 10, 2026, surrounded by her family, at her son’s residence in Norwood. She was 76 years of age. Virginia grew up and attended school...
Russell “Rusty” James Owens
Russell “Rusty” James Owens, son of the late Normal and Zelma (Shores) Owens, was born Aug. 19, 1960, in Wright County, Missouri. He passed away at his residence in Norwood, on Feb. 6, 2026, at the age of 65. Rusty grew up in the Mountain Grove area, where he made many friends. He worked at the...