Obituaries
Ronald Neal Lancaster
Ronald Neal Lancaster, lovingly known as Ron or Ronnie, of Mansfield, passed away on June 27, 2025, at Barnes Hospital in St. Louis, at the age of 71. Ron was born on June 7, 1954, in Fort Hood, Texas, to the late Bob and Betty Lancaster. In 1967, his family settled on a farm in the Owens community...
Robert Frank Knotts
Robert Frank Knotts, affectionately known as Bob, Bobbie or Robbie, peacefully passed away at his home in Mountain Grove, on July 2 at 12:02 a.m., surrounded by his beloved family. He was 84 years old. Born on Aug. 28, 1940, Bob’s life began with a miracle. Weighing just two pounds and not expected...
Jimmie Jasper Ellis
Jimmie Jasper Ellis, son of the late Earl and Bess (Hutsell) Ellis, was born on May 20, 1925, in Mountain Grove, and passed on June 29, 2025. He was 100 years old. After graduating from Mountain Grove High School, Jimmie enlisted in the United States Navy, where he served at the end of World War II...
Barbara A. Dickison
Barbara A. Dickison, 82, of Perryville, passed away Sunday, June 22, 2025, at Independence Care Center. She was born Nov. 17, 1942 in Manes, to Ray and Velma (Rook) Calton. Barbara and Jerry N. Dickison were married Jan. 26, 1963 in Cabool. Barbara enjoyed gardening, pets, crafting, Hospice Team...
Donald Edward Reed II
Donald Edward Reed II, 68, of Norwood, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, whose warmth and storytelling left a lasting mark on all who knew him.Born on Oct. 27, 1956, in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Donald E. Reed and Norma Gayle Reed, Donald...
Eric Wayne Jones
Eric Wayne Jones, son of Wayne Jarrett Jones and Shirley Ann (Hastings) Jones, was born Jan. 23, 1974, in Houston. He left this earth on June 25, 2025, to be with our Lord. He had been suffering from health issues for some time and was a very quiet and soft-spoken man so not many knew of his...
Estel Clyde Friend
Estel Clyde Friend, son of the late Chelmer and Thelma (Worsham) Friend, was born on July 22, 1943, in Wright County, and went to his heavenly home on June 24, 2025. He was 81 years, 11 months and 2 days of age. Estel grew up in the Dawson and Graff area, where he spent most of his life. He...
Junior Lee Barnes
Junior Lee Barnes, son of the late Clint William and Stella Aletha (McGuire) Barnes, was born Jan. 8, 1950, at Embree. He passed away June 17, 2025, at his residence in Wheatland, at 75 years of age. After graduation, Junior worked at many different jobs, from milking cows to construction work and...
Bill Eugene Long
Bill Eugene Long was born Sep. 13, 1942 in Haleyville, Ala., to William Verd and Mary Lottie Long. He passed away at his home of 53 years on June 14, 2025. At age 17, Bill married Ruth Ann Harris, to this union, one son was born, Danny Eugene Long. After Ruth’s passing, Bill met and married Crenna...
Patsy Jane Hardin
Patsy Jane Hardin passed away at the age of 84 on June 21, 2025. Born Patsy Jane Stephens, she came into this world on May 13, 1941. She was the fourth of eight children born into the family of Homer and Ruby Stephens in Peggs, Okla. Patsy professed her faith and was a born-again Christian from an...