Obituaries

Chloe Nell Epperly, age 68, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019, at her home. She was born May 25, 1951, in Fairfax, Oklahoma, the daughter of Maurice “Wayne” and Tommie Louise (High) Tomblin. On September 5, 1970, she was united in marriage to Charles Doyle Epperly, who preceded her in death on August 30, 2009. Also preceding her in death were her parents and brother, Thomas Wayne Tomblin...

Cody W. Mabry, 33, of Washburn, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Ark. He was born Aug. 17, 1986, in Rogers, Ark. He grew up in Washburn and attended school at Southwest where he graduated from high school. For several years, he worked at Sears Hometown Store in Cassville, and had also worked at Sports World...

Raymond Edward Olson, 81, of Seligman, passed away Saturday, Nov. 9, 2019, at Northwest Medical Center in Bentonville, Ark. He was born Aug. 14, 1938, in St. Paul, Minn., the son of Fred E. and Raemer (Svendsen) Olson. On April 22, 1972, in Minnesota he was united in marriage to Delores K. Sexson, who survives. Also surviving are one brother, Fred E. Olson and his wife Barbara of St. Paul, Minn. Preceding him in death were his parents...

Huey “Verdayne” Stockton, 78, of Shell Knob, passed away Tuesday, Nov. 5, 2019, at Roaring River Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cassville. He was born Nov. 3, 1941, in Shell Knob, the son of Olen and Cleta “Marie” (Matthews) Stockton. On Jan. 7, 1961, in Independence, he was united in marriage to Laurel Click, who survives...

Kristina Linnette Hastings, 45, of Columbia, went home to be with her Lord and Saviour on Monday, November 4, 2019. Funeral Services will be held at Bible Baptist Church, 4275 E. Highway WW, Columbia at 11:00 a.m., Saturday, November 9, 2019, and will be officiated by Pastor Jeff Ables. Family will receive friends from 9-11 a.m. Internment will be at Memorial Park Cemetery following the service...

Carl Gene Williams, age 80, of Washburn, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was born Feb. 18, 1939, in Washburn. He was 2nd of 9 children to Gladys (Gardner) Williams and Rolland “Bus” Williams. On July 17, 1969, he married Jan Williams of Oklahoma, who survives. ...

Robert Anthony “Chico” Sisco, 51, of Cassville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at his home. He was born Nov. 14, 1967, in Fayetteville, Ark. He attended elementary school in West Fork, Ark., and later moved to Elkins, Ark., where he graduated from high school...

Eula Mae Pettigrew, 88, of Fort Smith, Ark., formerly of Golden, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Fort Smith. She was born May 7, 1931, in Viola, the daughter of Charles and Vera Mae (Roush) Allen. On June 20, 1950 she was united in marriage to James Porter Pettigrew who preceded her in death on July 4, 1995. Also preceding her in death were her parents; two sisters and one brother...

John Wilbur McCallister, 95, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 25, 2019, at Missouri Veterans home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. He was born December 25, 1923, in Aurora, Missouri, the son of Delbert and Lottie (Horner) McCallister. On January 25, 1946, he was united in marriage to Wilma Henson, who preceded him in death on June 15, 2004. Also preceding him in death were his parents and two brothers...

Joseph “Joe” William Burton, 57, of Cassville, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, at his home. He was born Jan. 15, 1962, in Springdale, Ark., the son of Thomas and Juanita (Vaughn) Burton. He grew up and received his education in Springdale. In 1979, he moved to Cassville to make his home. For several years, he worked as a machinist at R & W Machine Shop in Cassville...

Mark David Brumley, 49, of Granby, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 22, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin. He was born Oct. 5, 1970, in Neosho, the son of William “Bill” and Sue (Harvey) Brumley. On Aug. 4, 2013, he was united in marriage to Tina Chute, who survives...

Douglas Randall Watson, 48, of Aurora, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at his home. He was born Dec. 1, 1970, in Cincinnati, Ohio, the son of Douglas and Carlene (Goodpastor) Watson. On Nov. 30, 2002, at Arnhart Baptist Church, he was united in marriage to Kerri Roller, who survives. Also surviving is his mother-in-law, Nancy Roller...

Francis “Leroy” Pugh, 80, of Verona, passed away Monday, Oct. 14, 2019, at Bentonview Park Health and Rehabilitation in Monett. He was born June 2, 1939, in Barry County, the son of Arthur and Bertha (Pryor) Pugh. On July 11, 1957, he was united in marriage to Loretta Craig, who survives...

Tommy D. Potts, 59, of Exeter, passed away Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at Cassville Health and Rehabilitation Center in Cassville. He was born Dec. 9, 1959, in Fort Riley, Kan., the son of Cecil and Madeline (Etter) Potts. In September 2005, he was united in marriage to Mary Cain, who survives...

Patricia Anne Creamer, 67, of Cassville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 19, 2019 at Freeman West Hospital in Joplin. She was born Jan. 21, 1952, in Chester, Penn., the daughter of James and Patricia (McCleary) O’Leary. On Nov. 19, 1983, in Jacksonville, Fla., she was united in marriage to David Creamer, who survives. Also surviving are: one son, David Joseph Creamer of Joplin; one brother, James Ross and his wife Karen of California; and two sisters, Margaret O’Leary and Florence O’Leary...

Danny Gale Day, 73, of Purdy, passed away Saturday, Oct. 12, 2019, at Cassville Health and Rehabilitation in Cassville. He was born April 18, 1946, in Washburn, the son of John and Effie Mae (Snook) Day. On August 8, 2000, in Miami, Okla., he was united in marriage to Wanda Crow, who survives. ...

Charles Robert “Chalk” Whisman, 81, of Shell Knob, was born May 28, 1938, the son of Millard and Maudie (James) Whisman, in Shell Knob. He attended the Shell Knob Elementary School and graduated from Cassville High School Class of 1956. He served in the U.S. ...

Carole Trecker, 63, of Cassville, passed away Tuesday, Oct. 8, 2019, at her home. She was born June 2, 1956, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of William and Dorothy (Lussnig) Trecker, who preceded her in death. Survivors include: her son, David Christensen, daughter-in-law Kate, and granddaughter Francesca, of Los Angeles, Calif.; older brother Gary Trecker and sister-in-law Kirsti of McHenry, Ill.; brother, John Trecker and sister-in-law Debbie of Cape Coral, Fla.; and her separated husband, Jimmy Brian Green.. ...

Shelley Sparkman, 45, of Cassville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. She was born June 6, 1974, in St. Louis, the daughter of Larry and Sherry (Davis) Leonard. On Oct. 10, 1998 in Ellisville, she was united in marriage to Gamon Sparkman, who survives. ...

Wallace “Wally” Franklin Fry, 78, of Washburn, passed away on Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019. He was born on Oct. 14, 1940, son of Philip and Edith (Maples) Fry, in Green Forest, Ark. A graduate of Salinas High School in California, he served in the U.S. Navy from 1960 to 1964. On Oct. 11, 1984, he was united in marriage to Verna Dalton. He worked at the Southwest R-V School District in Washburn and later retired from FASCO Industries in Cassville...

Carolyn Sue Ray, 76, of Butterfield, passed away Sunday, Oct.13, 2019, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. She was born Jan. 28, 1943, in Tulsa, Okla., the daughter of Roscoe and Nora Kuykendall. On June 25, 1961, she was united in marriage to George Ray...

Christopher Douglas Chavis, 52, of Wheaton, passed away Saturday, Oct. 5, 2019, at his home. He was born Sept. 4, 1967, in Princeton, Ind., the son of Byran and Barbara (Greene) Chavis. On Aug. 22, 1998, he was united in marriage to Stephanie Reynolds, who survives. Additional survivors include: four sons, Christopher Douglas Chavis Jr., of Indiana, Nathanael Anthony Chavis, Elijah Alexander Chavis and Steven Johnathan Chavis all of Wheaton; and three grandchildren...

Kenneth Allen, 81, of Cassville, passed away Thursday, Oct. 10, 2019. He was born July 8, 1938, in Golden, the son of Arthur and Nancy “Annie” (Collins) Allen, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were his wife, Shirley Terry; one son, Terry Allen; his granddaughter, and 11 siblings...

Matthew (Matt) Abram, 40, died Oct. 11, 2019. Matt was born Feb. 22, 1979 to Stacy Salyer Jolley and Steve Abram. Matt grew up in the K.C. area and attended Park Hill High School, and a year at Wheaton High School. He was preceded in death by his father, Steve Abram; grandfather, Eston Harrison; and grandfather, Ben Salyer...