Donnald Shelley

Donnald Shelley, 70, of Purdy, Mo. passed away Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.

He was born August 23, 1955, in Purdy, Mo. the son of Virgil and Donna (Stone) Shelley, who preceded him in death. 

Also preceding him in death was a son, Brandon Sabart; life partner, Lora Bruton and sister, Virginia Baldwin. Survivors include his sons, Lesley Carter of Eagle Rock, Stanley Andrus of Monett and Bryan Davis and wife Alexandria of Verona; daughters, Crystal Magers of Shell Knob, Danna Shelley of Monett, Chandra Carnes and husband Jeremy of Rogers, Ark., and Gena Sowell of Rogers, Ark.; brother, Doyle Shelley of Purdy; sister, Vonda Brown and husband Terre of Purdy; 25 grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.

He grew up and attended school in Purdy. He was employed by Chapman Construction as a supervisor for 40 years from where he retired. 

A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.