Evans Funeral Home-Houston, MO

11/19/2025

There’s still time to nominate a family for our Thanksgiving giveaway!

11/18/2025

James (Jimmy) Stuart Wilson, 82, son of Reginald Stuart Wilson and Elizabeth Frances Cleaves Wilson was born April 27, 1943, in Portland, Maine. He died in his home, November 14, 2025, in Houston, Texas County, Missouri.

He served in the Army at Fort Leonard Wood in Missouri, September 12, 1...

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11/17/2025

Larrin “Larry” Kenneth Sayler, 67, of Raymondville passed away on November 15, 2025. Larry was born on September 26, 1958, in Spokane, WA to Earl K. Sayler and Patricia M. Barker. He graduated from North Central High School in 1976. Larry married Tonya Friend on May 19, 2012, in Coeur D’Alene, Idaho...

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11/11/2025

Kathy Lynn Chenoweth, 78, of Plato passed away November 9, 2025. Kathy was born on September 24, 1947, in Valparaiso, IN to Jack J. and Vivian Maxine (Berlincourt) Niksch.

Kathy is survived by her children, Jennifer Crewse (Lloyd Crewse) and Robert Chenoweth (Jessica Rader); grandchildren, B...

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11/11/2025

Honoring Our Heroes This Veterans Day

This Veterans Day, we pay tribute to the brave men and women who have served our country with courage and dedication.

As a small token of gratitude, Evans Funeral Home is offering 10% off all veteran-style urns throughout the month of November.

Each urn is crafted to honor the memory, service, and sacrifice of those who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.

📍 Evans Funeral Home
📞 417-967-3355 | 🌐 www.evansfh.com

It is our privilege to serve those who served our nation.

11/10/2025

This Thanksgiving, we want to give back to our community 🧡

We know that the holidays can be tough for many families, so we're giving away a gift card to help make your Thanksgiving meal a little brighter.

How to nominate a family in need:

1. Send us a message or email at director@evansfh.com with the family's name and a short note about their situation or why you're nominating them.
2. Please include your contact information and a contact for the family.

Nominations Close: Friday, November 21, 2025, at 12:00 PM
Winners Announced: Monday, November 24, 2025, by 4:00 PM

Let's come together and make sure every family has something to be thankful for this holiday season. 🦃

Guidelines/Fine Print (for transparency):

• Gift cards will be distributed by Evans Funeral Home on the Monday of Thanksgiving week.
• The gift card will be valued at $100.00 and can be used at Walmart.
• Open to local families (must be able to meet in person to receive the gift card. Gift card will not be mailed or electronically transferred).
• Nominations can be submitted by friends, family, or community members.
• All nominations will be reviewed and kept confidential, however, winners will be announced on our page, after they have been contacted.

11/08/2025

An obituary for Nicole is pending at this time. A Celebration of Life gathering will take place Wednesday, November 12, 2025 from 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Evans Funeral Home. Memorial contributions may be made to the Houston Senior Center or the Texas County Food Pantry.

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11/03/2025

Pauletta (Ross) Gibson, daughter of Lawrence and Palmer (Asplin) Ross was born March 31, 1952. She was born at the family home near Summersville where she was raised.

Pauletta is preceded in death by her husband Billy Sr. and her parents Lawrence and Palmer.

Pauletta grew up on the f...

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11/03/2025

James David Staley, 86, of Houston passed away on October 28, 2025. Jim was born on August 1, 1939, in St. Louis, MO.

When Jim was almost seven years old his mother passed away. He moved to Licking with his mother’s sister, Josephine Johnston Jones, and her husband, Elba Jones. Elba and Jose...

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10/27/2025

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10/23/2025

Geraldine (Geri) Wayne Richardson, 80, passed away on October 15, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Born on December 9, 1944, in Tulsa, Oklahoma, she lived a life marked by resilience, creativity, and unwavering devotion.

Geri's early years were shaped by her father's military service and her ...

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10/21/2025

Katherine “Katy” McFarland Cook, daughter of Harold Alexander McFarland and Elva (Martineau) McFarland was born October 1, 1938, in Casper, WY. She passed away October 11, 2025, in her home in Roby, MO surrounded by loved ones, at the age of 87.

Katy is preceded in death by her parents and s...

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