Obituaries

Jeannie Moncrief passed away on February 5, 2019. She was born on August 31, 1950, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Wayne and Maleta Forsberg. Jeannie graduated from Wichita East High School in 1968 and studied art and ceramics at Kansas State University. She was a lifelong, dedicated KSU Wildcat fan...

Andrew Jackson “A.J.” Hurst, 17, died Saturday, Feb. 2, 2019, in Orlando, Fla. He was born Aug. 1, 2001, in St. Louis, to William H. Hurst and Kimberly J. Loth. He was preceded in death by his grandfather Bob Loth. Survivors include: his parents and his sister, Xandi Hurst. His grandparents include Dennis Hurst of Cassville, Barbara Hurst of Blackfoot, Idaho, Matt and Laurie DeVito of Tucson, Arizona. He is also survived by a great-grandfather, Karl Loth of Borculo, Mich...

Jerry Lee Hoffman, Sr., 75, of Aurora, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 5, 2019, at Roaring River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cassville. He was born Oct. 11, 1943, in Pleasant Hope, the son of Homer and Margerette (Burns) Hoffman. On July 22, 1966, in Dinuba, Calif., he was united in marriage to Hazel Holman, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his parents and one grandson...

Harrell L Brabant passed on Sunday, Feb 3, 2019, at Medicalodge in Neosho. He was born Aug. 19, 1942, to Elmer and Helen (Steinman) Brabant, in Mexico, Mo. Survivors include his wife Nyla (Tuggle) Brabant, married Aug. 12, 1970, in Hannibal and 1 son Harrell L Brabant, Jr, (Tiffany), two daughters, Brenda (Kelly) Lindsey of Bethel and Marla (Daniel) Thornburg of Davenport, Iowa, and two stepsons, Larry (Holly) Thomas of Ozark and Rick Thomas of Los Angeles, Calif.; 12 grandchildren; six step grandchildren; also 18 great-grandchildren; and step great grandchildren.. ...

Dr. Lonnie Richard Walters, 77, of Republic, formerly of Cassville, passed away Saturday, Jan. 26, 2019, in Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. He was born to Loren and Lucille Perriman Walters on Jan. 5, 1942, in Aurora. He was a Chiropractor in the area for many years, retiring from his practice in August 2017. He was a U.S. Air Force veteran...

Verla Mae Phillips, 88, of Prineville, Ore., passed away recently. She was born to Pearl and Glen Cole in Exeter, on Nov. 17, 1930. She attended Exeter High School, where she met and married Ermal Phillips during his senior year, and then they moved to Prineville after his graduation...

Charles Aubrey Pilant, 90, of Salem, Ore., passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019. He was born June 19, 1928, in Cassville, the son of Aubrey Albert and Virgie Francis (Edie) Pilant. He married Mary “Lorain” Allison 72 years ago and she survives. Additional survivors include: one son, Chuck Pilant and his wife Pat of Shell Knob; one daughter, Mary Lou Williamson and her husband Les of Salem, Ore.; two brothers, Jim Pilant of Cassville, and Ronnie Pilant and his wife Sheileyn of Lebanon; seven grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and three great-great grandchildren.. ...

Darrell W. Nickell, 70, of Wheaton, passed away Sunday, Feb. 3, 2019, at his home. He was born on July 5, 1948, in Alice, Texas, the son of Lewis Alden and Martha Lucille (Howard) Nickell. On Oct. 12, 1967, he was united in marriage to Zelma Lee Forgey. Preceding him in death were his parents and one brother, Don Nickell...

Connie Rose Hipkins, 80, of Shell Knob, passed away Monday, Jan. 28, 2019, at her home. She was born Nov. 15, 1938, in Tuscola, Ill., the daughter of Thomas and Alma (Brinkley) Butler. On Sept. 5, 1987, in California, she was united in marriage to Nelson Hipkins, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents; one son, Ronnie Huffines; and one brother, Bobby Berry...

Monta Rae Gilkerson Glaser, age 55, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, was hit by a car and died on Friday, February 1, 2019. Her tragic and sudden death leaves a gaping hole in the lives of those who knew her. Monta Rae was a ray of sunshine. She brought joy and love to everyone. Her infectious laugh and fun-loving personality lit up every room. Her soul is now celebrating in heaven...

Lori Jean Claywell, age 63, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Friday, February 1, 2019, at Roaring River Health and Rehabilitation in Cassville. She was born November 2, 1955, in Kansas City, Kansas, the daughter of Gerald W. and Mary Jean (Ora) Claywell, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death was one sister, Lora Claywell...

Bobby Joe “Bob” Cantwell, 77, of Cassville, passed away Thursday, Jan. 31, 2019, at his home. He was born June 5, 1941, in Cassville, the son of Clida and Wilma L. (DeCocq) Cantwell. On Jan. 19, 1963, he was united in marriage to Lana Watson, who survives. ...

Cheryl Ann Swadley, 59, of Seligman, passed away Monday, Jan. 21, 2019, at her home. She was born Oct. 6, 1959, in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Dale E and Betty (Wallross) Clark. On Dec. 23, 1974, she was united in marriage to Albert Clinton Swadley Jr., who preceded her in death on Dec. 22, 2018. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one sister, Sheila Anderson...

James W. Sherwood, 66, of Shell Knob, passed away Thursday, Jan. 24, 2019, at his home. He was born in California on March 29, 1952. On May 21, 1976 at Viola Baptist Church he was united in marriage to Mary “LaVeta” McCullough, who preceded him in death on June 21, 2017. Also preceding him in death were his parents...

Ruby Pearl Pozniak, 87, of Purdy, passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at her home. She was born on Aug. 12, 1931, in Exeter, daughter of the late Roy Eugene and Inez Cecil (Lakey) Brattin. She graduated from Wheaton High School with the class of 1948 and was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Catholic Church...

Jimmie Allen Patterson was born in Urbana, Missouri, in 1936 to William Dal and Nola Patterson. He grew up with his sister Evelyn in that small town playing around the gas station his parents owned, shooting hoops and cruising the town with his friends. After high school, he enlisted in the Army and married Linda Ann Patterson. Jim and Linda had one daughter Sandy Patterson Frye...

Nolan Gene McNeill, age 84, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 22, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on March 17, 1934, in Bethlehem, Missouri, the son of John B. and Rilda Virginia (King) McNeill. On May 10, 1953, in Rocky Comfort, Missouri, he was united in marriage to Barbara Lee Milligan, who survives...

Theresa (Tess) Mahaffey, of Cassville, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 22, 2019. Private graveside services were held at Russell Cemetery under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville with Jerry Nickle officiating. Survivors include: two daughters, Patsy Garner of Cassville, and Dr. Betty Jo Summers and husband LTC Thomas Michael “Mike” Summers (retired) of Austin, Texas; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren...

Verlon “Bub” Leroy Haworth, 81, of Purdy, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 23, 2019, at Cox Monett Hospital. He was born Sept. 29, 1937, in Barry County, the son of Loren and Frances (Holloway) Haworth. On Aug. 20, 1960, he was united in marriage to Joann Sparkman, who survives...

Ronel Bice, 80, of Cassville, passed away Friday, Jan. 25, 2019, at his home. He was born July 27, 1938, in McAlester, Okla., the son of Emery and Etta (Gray) Bice. He was a retired groundskeeper for the golf course in Noel. Survivors include: three sons, Mark Bice of Noel, Scott Bice of Southwest City, and Andy Bice of Texas; two brothers, Arvil Bice of McAlester, Okla., and Larry Bice of Carthage; and special friend, Betty Sellers of Cassville...

Rev. Garry Martin Willoughby, 69, of Monett, passed away Saturday Jan. 19, 2019, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. He was born on Jan. 17, 1950, in Wentworth, son of the late Harley Benton Willoughby and Mary Eathel (Loving) Willoughby. He graduated from Pierce City High School in 1968. ...

Kenneth Carl Sturgeon, 95, of Stella, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 16, 2019, at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. He was born July 23, 1923, at Granby, the son of Charles Harve and Inez Marie (Camerer) Sturgeon. On Feb. 24, 1967, in Wheaton, he was united in marriage to Willadean (McQueen) Cooper, who preceded him in death on Feb. 4, 2018. Also preceding him in death were his parents; one son, Carl Sturgeon; a daughter-in-law, Ruth Cooper and one brother Corky Sturgeon...

Faye Katherine Foltz, 84, of Seligman, passed away Friday, Jan. 18, 2019, at Legacy Village in Bentonville, Ark. She was born on Oct. 31, 1934, in Clinton, Ind., the daughter of Elmo and Ella (Lovell) Armstrong. On Oct. 13, 1951, in Clinton, Ind., she was united in marriage to Tomey Lee Foltz, who preceded her in death. ...

William “Bill” Franklin Amos, 91, of Tulsa, Okla., (formerly of Butterfield) passed away on Jan. 12, 2019. He was born July 16, 1927, to Charlie and Letha (Henson) Amos, in Barry County. He served in the Army during WWII from 1946-1949. He was a Southern Baptist Deacon. He was a Cassville City Postal Carrier and Postmaster in Golden...

Mason L. Lowe, 25, of Rocheport, Mo., passed away after succumbing to injuries he sustained January 15, 2019, in Denver, Colo., at the National Western Stock Show during the PBR Chute Out. Visitation for Mason will be 5-8 p.m. Tuesday, January 22 at the Open Bible Praise Center in Boonville, Mo. Funeral services for Mason will be 11 a.m. Wednesday, January 23 at the Open Bible Praise Center with Pastor Tom Levin officiating. Burial will follow in the Walnut Grove Cemetery in Boonville, Mo...