Obituaries
Nadine Jeannette Barr
Nadine Jeannette Barr was born to Verden and Ina Ray (Brown) Johnson, on June 23, 1940, at Pontiac, and departed this life Jan. 30, 2026, at her home near Hartville. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Alva, of 58 years, her only son, David Barr; her brothers, Stanley Johnson and...
Richard Dale “Pete” Peterson
Richard Dale “Pete” Peterson was born on July 9, 1944, in Cumberland, Md., to Roy Ray and Thelma Ruth (Ulsh) Peterson. He passed away on Jan. 28, 2026, in West Plains at the age of 81. Pete spent most of his early life in Maryland, later moving to West Virginia, then New Jersey and finally to...
Donald Gene Newberry
Donald Gene Newberry, son of the late Henry and Lois “Cricket” (Hicks) Newberry, was born April 24, 1942, in Macomb. The heavenly angels carried him home on Feb. 5, 2026, in Mountain Grove, at the age of 83. Don grew up the oldest of nine children. He was united in marriage to JoAnn Smith on Dec. 7...
Aleta Kaye (Mayfield) Pamperien
Aleta Kaye (Mayfield) Pamperien, daughter of the late Don and May Adele (Lawson) Mayfield, was born Jan. 20, 1954, in Mountain Grove. She left her earthly home in Mountain Grove peacefully and went to her heavenly home to meet her Lord and Savior on Feb. 2, 2026. Aleta grew up and lived her entire...
Martha Jo Moody
Martha Jo Moody, daughter of the late Wayne and Wilma (Todd) Casey, was born June 15, 1956, in Mansfield. She passed away on Feb. 1, 2026, in Springfield, at the age of 69. As a kid growing up in the Dawson community, Martha enjoyed spending time with family and being with all of her aunts, uncles...
Louise Maxine Curtis
Louise Maxine Curtis, daughter of the late J.O. and Martha (Jeffries) Mayse, was born on Aug. 24, 1941, in Lamar. She peacefully departed her earthly home and entered her Heavenly one on Jan. 30, 2026, at the age of 84 years. Louise attended all her formative schooling years in Lamar, and graduated...
Dottie Lou (Crisp) James
Dottie Lou (Crisp) James was born May 6, 1938, to Nora (Zirschky) Crisp and George Crisp in Manes, and passed away Jan. 29, 2026, at Century Pines in Ozark. She was the first daughter in a family of 13. She grew up in Manes and lived in Mountain Grove for 65 years. Except for her salvation through...
Teresa Lynn Murr
Teresa Lynn Murr was born Sep. 16, 1959, in Mountain Grove. She passed away on Jan. 23, 2026, and is now rejoicing with her loved ones in Heaven. Teresa was the youngest of twelve children and was a very rambunctious child. Regardless of the age difference, she was very close to all of her siblings...
Wanda Louise Welch
Wanda Louise Welch was born on March 13, 1932, in Shannon County, Missouri, to Elmer Vance and Effie Elizabeth Vance. She went home to be with the Lord on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, at the age of 93. Louise was united in marriage to the love of her life, A. Lloyd Welch...
Norine Ellen (Sharp) Lunsford
Norine Ellen (Sharp) Lunsford, of Mountain Grove, was born Dec. 20, 1939, in Burbank, Calif., to James M. and Norine Ellen Sharp. She passed away Jan. 20, 2026 in Mountain Grove at the age of 86 years of age.Norine was raised in Ventura County, and attended Ventura Community College. Norine later...