Obituaries

Herschel Ray Stehlik (Posh), age 94, of Cassville, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, January 15, 2021. He was born in Phenix, Mo., on June 19, 1926, to his parents Joe and Maude (Gainer) Stehlik. He had two brothers, Herbert and William. ...

Dorothy June Sims, 93, of Monett, passed away on Tuesday, Jan. 12, 2021, at her home in Monett. She daughter was born April 4, 1927, in Cassville, daughter of Elburn Moore and Margaret Sisco, both now deceased. She attended grade school and graduated high school in Cassville. She married Verlyn “Soad” Sims on Feb. 20, 1956, in Cassville. He passed away on Nov. 28, 2020...

Carl “Dean” Harris, 47, of Purdy, passed away Monday, Jan. 11, 2021, near Cassville. He was born July 24, 1973, in Aurora, the son of Carl L. and Naomi Ruth (Loftis) Harris. On Dec. 30, 2005, he was united in marriage to Evelyn Cooper, who survives...

Rokky Layn England, 42, of Exeter, passed away Saturday, Jan. 9, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He is survived by his parents, Robby and Wyvern (Stringer) England. Also surviving are two sons, Owyn England and Garrett England both of Washburn; two daughters, Ryleigh England and Brooke England both of Rocky Comfort; one brother, Roddy England of Exeter; his partner, Stephanie Waters of Monett...

Carolyn Fay Pogue, 74, of Stella, passed away Sunday, Dec. 27, 2020, at Joplin Gardens in Joplin. She was born May 6, 1946, in Stella, the daughter of Leon William and Norma Nadine (Ward) Pogue who preceded her in death. Also preceding her in death were two sisters...

Kim Lorin Martin, 66 of Cassville, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 6, 2021, at Mercy Hospital, Rogers, Ark. He was born Sept. 8, 1954, in Ransom, Kan., the son of Lorin (Pug) and Lola (Babcock) Martin. He had currently been a resident of Cassville Health & Rehab in Cassville, but spent most of his life residing in Utica, Kan. He was currently a member of the Roaring River Baptist Church, Eagle Rock, a past member of the First Christian Church and Lions Club of Utica, Kan...

Wayne Dale Deffenbaugh, age 77, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Thursday, January 7, 2021, at Missouri Baptist Medical Center in St. Louis, Missouri. He was born February 13, 1943, in Wellington, Kansas, the son of Raymond and Mabel (Lawless) Deffenbaugh. On August 25, 1963, he was united in marriage to Frances Louise Creamer, who passed away July 1, 2010. To this union were born two children, Bob and Charlotte. On March 19, 2011 he was united in marriage to Ilene Haynes, who survives...

Holly Lee Bussey Bradley (Snow) left this life January 4, 2021, to be with the Lord. She passed in her home after falling ill unexpectedly. Holly was born in Athens, Texas, May 15, 1965. Holly was a member of the Second Baptist Church of Neosho and attended every Sunday she could, and was as involved as she could be with events. ...

Walter Elvin Bartlett, Jr., 72, of Purdy, passed away Monday, Jan. 4, 2021. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Missouri. Visit www.fohnfuneralhome.com for online obituaries, guestbook and private condolences...

Danny Lee Greek, 60, of Fayetteville, Ark., passed away Tuesday, Dec. 29, 2020, at his home. He was born Nov. 3, 1960, in Lyons, Kan., the son of Don and Martha (Terry) Greek. Preceding him in death was his mother. Surviving are his father, Don of Shell Knob; one son, Billy Greek of Huntsville, Ark.; one daughter, Jessie Greek of Berryville, Ark.; two brothers, Randy Greek and of Fayetteville, Ark., and Russell Greek of Elkins, Ark.; two sisters, Debbie Keeling and her husband Robert of Lincoln, Ark., and Beverly Robinson also of Lincoln, Ark.; one granddaughter, one grandson; and one step-grandchild.. ...

Jackie Lynn Harris, 66, of Monett, Mo., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, in his home. He was born on Feb. 7, 1954, in Exeter, son of the late Ray and Mildred Lucille (Beeson) Harris. Jackie graduated from Monett High School with the class of 1972. For over 38 years, he worked for Tyson Foods, retiring as Shift Manager this year. He and his wife also owned and operated Find it Again Antiques and Flea Market in Monett for several years until his health declined...

Alma Edna (Wickliffe) Haskins of Cassville, passed away on Jan. 1, 2021. She was born Oct. 23, 1920, in Lenapah, Okla., to Jack and Lula Wickliffe. She graduated from Nowata, Okla., High School in 1938 and married Almond Cecil Middlebusher on May 29, 1938...

Eileen Marie Ploss, 75, of Shell Knob, passed away Thursday, Dec. 31, 2020, at Cox Medical Center in Branson. She was born Jan. 31, 1945, in Chicago, Ill., the daughter of William and Mary (Zielinski) Huebner. On Sept. 7, 1985, in Lake Villa, Ill., she was united in marriage to Peter D. Ploss, who survives...

John L. Starchman, age 73, of Cassville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, December 30, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Arkansas. John was born on November 7, 1947, in Joplin, Missouri to John V. and Charlotte (Cox) Starchman. He graduated from Joplin High School in 1965, attended Missouri Southern State University, and was united in marriage to Judie Ardrey of Webb City, Missouri, on June 19, 1970...

Sydney “Brian” Terry, 57, of Minco, Okla., passed away Monday, Dec. 28, 2020, at his home. He was born Feb.y 19, 1963, in Cassville, the son of Fred and Margaret (Norvell) Terry. He grew up in Purdy, and graduated from Purdy High School in 1981. While in high school he was Missouri State High School Rodeo Champion as a calf roper. ...

Jerry Lynn Butts, 52, of Washburn, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Mercy Hospital in Rogers, Ark. He was born Jan. 8, 1968, in Springfield, the son of Jerry and Patricia Ruth “Patsy” (Goodale) Butts. He was united in marriage to Delores Maggert...

Michael L. Moorehead, 59, of Monett, passed away Saturday, Dec. 19, 2020, at Cox Monett Hospital in Monett. No services are scheduled at this time. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.

Timothy J. Noel, 54, of Osage Beach, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2020, at Liberty Hospital, Liberty. He was born on April 5, 1966, to Jimmy and Wilma “Susie” (Jones) Noel. He grew up at the Lake of the Ozarks and worked as a fishing guide on the lake in his younger years...

Beverly Jane Simpson, age 83, of Cassville, Missouri, formerly of Hannibal, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Cassville. She was born January 29, 1937 in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of William Arlie and Mary Jane (Harding) Taylor. On August 18, 1956 in Hannibal, she was united in marriage to William T. Simpson who preceded her in death on December 10, 2008. Also preceding her in death were her parents and one brother, Robert H. Taylor...

Beverly Jane Simpson, age 83, of Cassville, Missouri, formerly of Hannibal, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020, at her daughter’s home in Cassville. She was born January 29, 1937 in Hannibal, Missouri, the daughter of William Arlie and Mary Jane (Harding) Taylor...