Obituaries

Ryan Davis Bizzell, 37, of Golden, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at Willard Walker Hospice Home in Fayetteville, Ark. He was born July 8, 1982, in Memphis, Tenn., the son of Russell D. and Ivy (Smith) Bizzell, who survive of Golden. Additional survivors include: his grandfather, Roy Bizzell of Nixa; one brother, Jonathan Bizzell and his wife Mary-Esther of Berryville, Ark.; and one sister, Holly Holman of Nixa...

Donna Maria Wilkins, 59, of Seligman, passed away Thursday, March 26, 2020, at the Circle of Life Hospice in Bentonville, Ark. She was born Dec. 17, 1960, in Washington, D.C., the daughter of Clarence and Lois (Smith) Gale. On Feb. 27, 2011, in Seligman, she was united in marriage to Greg Wilkins, who preceded her in death on Sept. 2, 2013. Also preceding her in death was her mother, Lois Gale...

Darlene M. Luppen, 85, of Cassville, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. She was born in Belmond, Iowa, on Dec. 13, 1934, to Robert and Mildred (Lindsay) Reeder. She was a member of the Iowa Falls class of 1952. ...

Albert Leon “Buster” Roller, 65, of Seligman, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020, at his home. He was born Jan. 9, 1955, in Wheaton, the son of Glen and Patsy (Stewart) Roller. On Aug. 14, 1978, he was united in marriage to Debbie Hayworth, who survives...

Terry Lee Luney, 74, of Eagle Rock, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at his home. He was born April 23, 1945, the son of Marjorie Luney. On April 22, 1996, he was united in marriage to Linda Howerton, who survives. Additional survivors include: his mother, Marjorie of Eagle Rock; four sons, Jamie Chambers of Galena, David Chambers of Savannah, Ga., Gary Atkinson of Aurora, and Donnie Atkinson of Sarcoxie; three daughters, Tina Luney and Terrie Luney both of Aurora, and Sheila Sane of Joplin; and several grandchildren and great grandchildren.. ...

Eddie Douglas Hill, 58, of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, March 17, 2020, in Monett. He was born June 5, 1961, in Corning, Ark., the son of John and Mildred (Mayville) Hill. He was united in marriage to Samantha Klewer, who survives. Additional survivors include: three sons, Josh Hill of Pleasant Hill, Logan Hill of Purdy, and Douglas Hill of Arkansas; two daughters, Thea Hill and Misty Hill both of Arkansas; three stepsons, Brian Jasso of Pierce City, Jeremy Jasso of Kimberling City, and Brandon Jasso of Pleasant Hills; four brothers, Earl Hill, Jimmy Hill, Teddy Hill and Johnny Hill; and two sisters, Ruby Hill and Mary Jane Keaton.. ...

Vicki Kay Cornman, 74, of Jenkins, passed away Thursday, March 19, 2020, at Landmark Hospital in Joplin. She was born March 12, 1946, the daughter of Victor Kenneth and Eunice (Henderson) Jones. On Dec. 29, 1964, in Joplin, she was united in marriage to Walter Leslie Cornman, who preceded her in death on Dec. 2, 2018. Also preceding her in death were her parents and two brothers...

Carolyn S. Brattin, 77, of Cassville, passed away Friday, March 20, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She was born May 9, 1942, in Stella, the daughter of Argyle and Geneva (Smith) Haynes. On May 27, 1960, she was united in marriage to Charles R. Brattin, who survives...

Carole Lorraine Woodington, passed away on March 6, 2020. Carole lived by the motto “Attitude Is Everything.” Born in Kansas City, Missouri, October 4, 1928, ­­­one year later was the beginning of the Great Depression. Throughout Carole’s life she faced many challenges, but when meeting her you would never know. She would always greet you with her big beautiful smile and her sincere, warm hello...

Eugene Douglas Prier, 63, of Poplar Bluff, passed away Friday, February 28, 2020, at his home. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Burial will be at a later date at Mt. Pleasant Cemetery in Butterfield. Visit www.fohnfuneralhome.com for online obituaries, guestbook and private condolences...

Mal Hudson, 78, of Cassville, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Cassville. He was born June 16, 1941, in Jenkins, the son of Gene and Katy (Miller) Hudson. On July 3, 1962, in Miami, Okla., he was united in marriage to Mary Jane Williams and to this union his only son, Douglas Gene Hudson, was born Feb. ...

Floyd Laverne Allison, 81, of Cassville, passed away Sunday, March 15, 2020, at his home. He was born July 14, 1938, in Cassville, the son of James William “Bill” and Ruby (Hodge) Allison. On June 22, 1958, he was united in marriage to Patricia “Pat” House, who survives...

Jimmy Dale Cox, 74 of Cassville, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Wednesday, March 11, 2020, at Cox South Hospital surrounded by his family. He was born March 16, 1945 in Wayne, Missouri, at the family home, the son of Wallen and Beulah (Hood) Cox. ...

Carole Lorraine Woodington, passed away on March 6, 2020. Carole lived by the motto “Attitude Is Everything.” Born in Kansas City, Missouri, October 4, 1928, ­­­one year later was the beginning of the Great Depression. Throughout Carole’s life she faced many challenges, but when meeting her you would never know. She would always greet you with her big beautiful smile and her sincere, warm hello...

Virginia Jean Stokes, 97, of Willard, passed away March 3, 2020, in Willard. She was born March 18, 1922, in Wakita, Okla., the daughter of Chester Hart and Mildred (Jane) Dunbar Mills. On Sept. 8, 1940, in Wichita, Kan., she was united in marriage to Jack Leslie Stokes, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents, brother, Robert Mills and son, William Hart Stokes...

Lloyd Dean Steele, 81, of Cassville, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2020, at his home. He was born March 12, 1938, in Benedict, Kan., the son of Walter Marshall and Dorothy (Julian) Steele, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death was a brother, Gary Steele...

Kenneth Lee Ridenour, 64, passed away on Thursday, March 5, 2020. Born on June 14, 1955, in Belleville, Ill. He served in the U. S. Army from 1973-1976. During his military service he spent a tour in Germany. He was the father of five sons, Kenneth Jr.; Michael, wife Tracy; Travis, wife April; Tommy; and Josh, wife Heather; 15 grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren...

Frank John Magula, 91, of Shell Knob, passed away, Wednesday, March 4, 2020, at his home. He was born Dec. 3, 1928, in Kalida, Ohio, the son of Frank John and Anna (Damian) Magula. On Jan 4, 1964, in San Diego, Calif., he was united in marriage to Polly Whitney, who survives. ...

Betty Lou Harp, 85, of Columbia, passed away Monday, March 9, 2020, at Columbia Manor. She was born Jan. 12, 1935, in Purdy, the daughter of Clarence and Letha Rogers. She was preceded in death by her husband LeRoy Harp and son Lee Ball. Survivors include: her children Dennis Daugherty and wife Beth of Lemon Grove, Calif.; Randy Daugherty and wife Linda of Purdy; Nita Hickman and husband Tim of Verona; and Linda Daugherty of Columbia; 10 grandchildren; and her great-grandchildren...

Patricia Mae “Pat” Coffman, 86, of Golden, passed away Wednesday, Feb. 26, 2020, at Cassville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cassville. She was born Sept. 4, 1933, in St. Louis, the daughter of Roy Leon and Ida Mae (Howard) Arnold. On June 3, 1955, in University City, she was united in marriage to John D. Coffman, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Daniel William Coffman and one brother, Roy Leon Arnold, Jr...