Obituaries

Orvilyn Sue Lacey, 77, of Wheaton, passed away Tuesday, June 30, 2020, at Barry County Health and Rehabilitation in Cassville. She was born March 17, 1943, in Purdy, the daughter of Herman and Georgia (Morlan) Riddle. On June 12, 1964, she was united in marriage to Stephen Wayne Lacey, who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, William Douglas in infancy...

Brent Austin Collinwood, 27, of Phoenix, Arizona, died Sunday, June 28, 2020, from injuries resulting from an accident. He was born Tuesday, July 14, 1992, in American Fork, Utah the son of V. Leroy and Laura Collinwood. Brent graduated from Cedarcrest High School in Duvall, Wash., and later graduated from Brigham Young University with a Finance degree. ...

Earl A. Adams, of Cassville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, June 27, 2020, at the age of 81. Earl was born to Earl Harry and Gwen Dolynn (Marsh) Adams on October 17, 1938, in Hollister, California. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Beverly Harris and Lonna Edens. ...

Jimmie Dale “Jim” Fohn, age 71, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Monday, June 29, 2020, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield, Missouri. He was born February 19, 1949, in Lebanon, Missouri, the son of Dale and Nina Ruth (Forgey) Fohn. On December 30, 1969, he was united in marriage to Janice Slaughter, who survives. ...

Una Marie Henderson, age 89, of Jenkins, passed away peacefully Monday, June 29, 2020, at her home surrounded by her children, Gary and Susie, along with Laurie, Gary’s wife, and granddaughters, Noelle and Jill and a very close friend Sue Fare. She was born March 10, 1931, in Fort Scott, Kan., the daughter of Sam D. ...

Joe Daniel Shipman, 75, of Monett, passed away Sunday, June 27, 2020. He was born on Sept. 29, 1944, in Indianapolis, Ind., to Artus and Martha Shipman. He received his bachelor’s degrees in education and chemistry from Southwest Missouri University in Springfield. ...

Tou Chao Thao, 80, passed away on Friday, March 20, 2020, after suffering a sudden heart attack. He was born on Aug. 12, 1939, in Thooj Pha, Laos. His parents are Chong Neng Thao and Va Xiong. He has an older brother Chai Cha Thao (Laos) and four sisters: Ye Thao (Laos), Bee Thao (Laos), Mai Thao (Laos), and Kaying Thao (Merced, Calif.)...

Donald E. “Donnie” Stephens, 77, of Cassville, passed away Saturday, June 20, 2020, at Roaring River Health and Rehabilitation. He was born Sept. 5, 1942, in Stella, the son of Leon and Mary Ruth (Prewitt) Stephens, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, James Stephens; and an infant brother; and a sister-in-law, Donna Stephens...

Lester Byron Ruble, 74, of Clever peacefully passed away at home on June 26, 2020. Lester is survived by his devoted wife of 42 years, Peggy (Schwab) Ruble, his son Kenneth Ruble and wife Julie, his daughter Jennifer Ruble and his grandchildren. Lester was preceded in death by his parents, Byron and Ruth (Davis) Ruble, and his siblings: Catherine Walters, Mary Layton, James (Cockman) Ruble and Terry Ruble...

Robert “Bob” Lewis, 75, passed away on June 21, 2020, at his home in Shell Knob. He was born Oct. 12, 1944, in Neosho, the son of Robert Delmer and Virgie (Davenport) Lewis. In 1966, he married Carolyn Weaver; she survives. Additional survivors include: two daughters and their husbands, Kim and Matt Nebel of La Vista, Neb., and Michele “Mitch” and Jeff Brown of Jacksboro, Texas; and eight grandchildren...

Danny Joe Conner, 68, of Cassville, passed away Thursday, June 25, 2020, at his home. He was born July 29, 1951 in Hohenwald, Tenn., the son of Austin Commercial and Odell Birdie (Kilpatrick) Conner. On Feb. 13, 1982, in Reno, Nev. he was united in marriage to Betty Poppy, who survives...

Donald G. Buck, 88, of Wheaton, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020, at his home. He was born Feb. 5, 1932, in Tulsa, Okla., the son of Edward Lane and Marybelle (Smallwood) Buck. On Jan. 6, 1957, he was united in marriage to Virginia Robinson. She preceded him in death on Jan. 8, 1998. Also preceding him in death were his parents; five brothers and one sister, Cliff, Ella, E.L., Joe, Bob and Richard...

Earl A. Adams, of Cassville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior early Saturday morning, June 27, 2020, at the age of 81. Earl was born to Earl Harry and Gwen Dolynn (Marsh) Adams on October 17, 1938, in Hollister, California. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sisters, Beverly Harris and Lonna Edens. ...

David Vanzant, 61, of Ozark, formerly of Cassville, passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020, at Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark. He was born April 24, 1959, on the Fort Carson Military Base near Colorado Springs, Colo., the son of Warren and Patricia (Bogart) Vanzant, who preceded him in death...

Shirley Mae McGuire, 91, of Shell Knob, passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020, at her home. She was born Sept. 23, 1928, in Kansas City, the daughter of Ollie M. and Lydia (Holmden) Thomas. On Oct. 3, 1948, in Kansas City, she was united in marriage to John Max McGuire, who preceded her in death on Sept. 7, 2014. Also preceding her in death were her parents...

Virgil Lee Harrington, a devoted husband and dad, a mentor to many, and a friend to all, died June 20, 2020, at his home in Tulsa, Okla., surrounded by his loving wife, children and family. He was born March 23, 1952, in Sedro-Woolley Washington, to Bert Clifton and Henry Etta Harrington. ...

Velma Elizabeth Woolis, 79, of Shell Knob, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020, at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield. She was born May 2, 1941, in Weir, Kan., the daughter of John and Rachel (Bunney) Newport. On Nov. 26, 1960, she was united in marriage to John Woolis, who survives...

Robert Earl Presley, 57, of Purdy, passed away Monday, June 8, 2020, at his home. He was born Aug. 18, 1962, in Kansas City, the son of Robert Elijah and Betty June (Jackson) Presley. On Oct. 3, 2015, he was united in marriage to Sabrina Fields, who survives. ...

Dr. Charles Harold Measel, 97, of Little Rock, Ark., died Sunday, June 7, 2020. He was a proud and decorated veteran of WWII, attaining the rank of Sergeant in the 313th Regiment and the 79th Division. He fought in the Battle of the Bulge and served in both Belgium and Germany...

Joanne Marie (Woosley) Funcannon of Cassville, Mo., passed away peacefully at Lacoba Nursing Home in Monett, Mo., on June 6, 2020. Joanne was born Sept. 1, 1931, to Helen Harris and Lyal Woosley in Peoria, Ill. She graduated from Longfellow Grade School and Woodruff High School...

Alisa Danette Johnson, 55, of Seligman, passed away Friday, June 12, 2020, at her home. She was born May 13, 1965, in Rogers, Ark., the daughter of Thomas Eugene and Mary Elizabeth (Ash) Daniels, who preceded her in death. Surviving are three brothers, James Daniels or Rogers, Ark., Scottie Daniels of Cassville, and Jackie Daniels of Powell...

Mollie Marina Michaelle Easley, age 23, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, June 6, 2020. She was born November 7, 1996, in Springdale, Arkansas, the daughter of John and Heather (Hillman) Easley, who survive of Alexandria, Virginia. ...