Obituaries
William Isaac “Bill” Yocum
William Isaac “Bill” Yocum, 81, of Exeter, Mo. passed away Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at his home.
Cecil Ellis Wormington
Cecil Ellis Wormington, 84, of Purdy, Missouri was called to his Heavenly home on Saturday July 26, 2025 while at Lacoba Homes in Monett, Missouri. He was born in Star City, Missouri on March 13, 1941; the son of the late Damon and Ollie Wormington. He was united in marriage on May 29, 1959 in Purdy, Missouri to Katherine Henderson; she survives.
Jason Adam “J” Schulz
In Loving Memory of a Beloved Son, Brother, and Uncle
With profound sadness and enduring love, we announce the passing of Jason Adam Schulz, 51, of Monett, MO on 7/31/2025.
Mary Lou Phelps
Mary Lou Phelps of Springfield, Missouri passed away Friday, July 4, 2025, in Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center in Springfield, Missouri.
Charles Lester Parker
Charles Lester Parker, 72, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Friday, August 1, 2025, at his home.
Lyle Jerome Bittle
Lyle Jerome Bittle, 63, of Cassville, Mo. passed away Wednesday, August 6, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers, Ark.
Guillermo “Willie” Parra Moreno
Guillermo “Willie” Parra Moreno, 58, of Monett, Mo. passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at home.
Rex Alan Pendergraft
Rex Alan Pendergraft, 72, passed away on July 30, 2025, in Colorado. Born on January 18, 1953, to the late Lester and Pauline Tate Pendergraft, Rex grew up in Washburn, Missouri, where he learned a deep love of the outdoors and a strong work ethic.
Mary Lou Olson
Mary Lou Olson, 84, of Golden, Mo. passed away Friday, July 25, 2025, at her home.
Judah William Mitchell
Judah William Mitchell, 21, of Pierce City, Mo. passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, when the truck he was driving crashed.
