Erma “Jean” (Hodges) Stinson, age 88, of Cassville, Missouri passed away Saturday, October 24, 2026 at her home.

She was born June 4, 1938 in Washburn, Missouri, the daughter of Orville and Alice (Richardson) Hodges. On February 19, 1957 in Cassville, Missouri she was united in marriage to James Edward Stinson, who preceded her in death on December 7, 2003. Also preceding her in death were her parents; daughters, Kimberly Lynette Andrews and Janelle Stinson, and grandson Daniel Fennewald, as well as many uncles, aunts, and cousins.

Surviving are her son, Mike Stinson and wife Paula of Bakersfield, Missouri; sisters, Betty Sellers of Cassville, Missouri and Patty Brown of Exeter, Missouri; son-in-law, Gary Andrews; grandson, Christopher Stinson; nephew, Brian Brown and wife Mashall of Texas; nieces, Lori Bond and husband Lance of Hawaii, Jan Thompson and husband Tom of Neosho, and Kelly Banks and husband Kevin of Cassville.

Jean attended school in Cassville, graduating from Cassville High School with the class of 1956. She became a born-again Christian at an early age. Jean loved the Lord and was a faithful follower and a longtime member of Sheperd’s Chapel in Gravette, Arkansas. She was a military wife, they were stationed at several military bases in the States, and the family done a tour of duty in Stuttgart, Germany.

After retiring they settled with their family in Springfield, Missouri for several years before moving back to Cassville. Jean had a God given gift of playing several musical instruments and a beautiful voice. She played and sang with several bands over the years. The family called her a “tomboy” – there was never a tree too tall to climb nor a horse too wild to be ridden. Jean loved time spent with her family. She will be missed and will forever be in the hearts and minds of all who knew and loved her.

Services were held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, October 29, 2026 at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville. Brother Ralph Hilburn conducted the services. Burial was at Mineral Springs Cemetery in Cassville, Missouri.

The family received friends from 1:00 P.M. until service time Thursday at Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Contributions may be made to Shepherd’s Chapel in memory of Jean.

Paid obituary/ fohn sig, 44, of Fairview, Mo., passed away on October 25, 2026, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident outside of Granby, Mo.

He was born on August 7, 1982, in Melrose Park, Ill., to Arcadio and Elva (Nunez) Sanchez. 

Survivors include his wife, Rosalba; one son, Alexander Sanchez of Wheaton, Mo.; two daughters, Catheren Sanchez and Nadia Sanchez both of Wheaton, Mo.; one grandson; his parents; two sisters Sonya Sanchez-Maldonado of Chicago, Ill., and Diana Sanchez of Monett, Mo.; and several nieces and nephews.

With a strong Catholic background, his faith was a meaningful part of his life and the foundation of the values he carried with him. 

A funeral Mass was held on Friday, October 30, 2026, at St. Edwards Catholic Church in Cassville, Mo., with Father William Hodgson officiating. A visitation was held on Thursday, October 29, 2026, with a rosary at 6:00 p.m. at White Funeral Home and Crematory. Interment followed the Mass at Purdy City Cemetery in Purdy, Mo.

Memorials may be made to the family and will be entrusted to White Funeral Home and Crematory in Cassville, Mo.

Arrangements are under the direction of White Funeral Home and Crematory.