Evans Funeral Home-Houston, MO

09/23/2025

🚨 COVID-19 Funeral Assistance 🚨The last day to apply is SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

If you’ve lost a loved one due to COVID-19 on or after January 20, 2020, you may be eligible for funeral expense reimbursement. FEMA is offering up to $9,000 for qualifying funeral costs.

How to Apply:

Come to Evans Funeral Home and we can assist.

Visit: https://www.fema.gov/disaster/historic/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance

Call FEMA's helpline: 1-844-684-6333

Deadline: SEPTEMBER 30, 2025

It’s important to apply before SEPTEMBER 30, 2025. Let’s ensure everyone who qualifies gets the support they need.

If you are covering the cost of a COVID-19 funeral, FEMA may be able to help.

09/22/2025

Norma “Kee” Bell, 96, of Licking Missouri, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born December 19, 1928, in Beggs, Oklahoma, to Wood and Gladys (Jarvis) Duncan. Kee grew up in a large and close-knit family, she was one of ten children. She gra...

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09/19/2025

Baily Jean and Everly Mae Newsome, on September 17, 2025, these two beautiful twin girls came into this world two months earlier than planned, to their parents, Lilly Case and Anthony Newsome of Houston, MO. These two angels went back to heaven leaving behind broken hearts.

They are survived...

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09/18/2025

Thank you to everyone who came out today to celebrate Evans Funeral Home’s 100th Anniversary. We appreciate all your support.
The door prize winners are as follows
Blackstone Griddle- Angie Stilley
Cooler- Gregg Tomlinson
Cooler- Jen Russell
Hunting/Camping Chair- Helania Wulff
Trail Cam- Lilia Garcia
Blanket- James Lewis
Owala Cup- Amanda Hamilton
Car Detailing Kit- Buck Wade
Pioneer Woman Baking Dish- Earlene Stoops

We’d also like to thank Lesa & the staff at D&L Florist and West Plains Bank for the beautiful flower arrangements! Thank you to Mary Ann Brinkley for coordinating everything for us and preparing all the food!

09/16/2025

Come join us on Thursday, September 18, 2025 from 12:00 PM-2:00 PM for our 100th Anniversary Celebration. We will have door prizes, charcuterie cups, desserts, and information about preplanning available!

This year marks a very special milestone for our funeral home: 100 years of serving our community with care, dignity, and compassion.

For a century, families in our small town have trusted us during their most tender moments, and it has been our honor to walk beside them. We are humbled by the legacy left by those who came before us and grateful for the families who contiune to place their trust in us today.

As we celebrate this milestone, we are reminded that our story is not just about one family or one building-it's about an entire community that has grown, grieved, and celebrated life together.

From our family to yours, thank you for allowing us to serve for the past 100 years. We look forward to carrying this legacy forward for generations to come.

09/15/2025

With hearts full of love, our family announces the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Glendia “Jane” Hill, who went to be with the Lord on September 5, 2025, at the age of 83.

Jane is preceded in death by her parents Opal and John Clover; three brothers, Don S...

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09/10/2025

This year marks a very special milestone for our funeral home: 100 years of serving our community with care, dignity, and compassion.

For a century, families in our small town have trusted us during their most tender moments, and it has been our honor to walk beside them. We are humbled by the legacy left by those who came before us and grateful for the families who contiune to place their trust in us today.

As we celebrate this milestone, we are reminded that our story is not just about one family or one building-it's about an entire community that has grown, grieved, and celebrated life together.

From our family to yours, thank you for allowing us to serve for the past 100 years. We look forward to carrying this legacy forward for generations to come.

09/02/2025

An obituary for Tom is pending at this time. A visitation will be held on Friday, September 5, 2025, at Northside Baptist Church from 11:00 AM to 12:00 PM with a funeral following at 12:00 PM.

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08/29/2025

In honor of Labor Day, our funeral home will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025. We will reopen with normal business hours on Tuesday, September 2.

As always, our staff remains available 24/7 by phone should you need immediate assistance.

We wish you and your loved ones a safe and restful holiday.

08/27/2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Robert James Maddox, 65, of Houston, MO, on Saturday, August 16, 2025, in his home.
He was born on August 20, 1958, in Kansas City, MO, the son of Dwight W. Maddox and Naomi C. (Clark) Maddox.

Robert enlisted in active-duty military ...

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08/18/2025

Aprilmarie Sherrylynn Greer, age 45 of Houston, Missouri, was born on August 20, 1979, to Roger Bill and Gladys Ellen (Tubaugh) Greer in Columbus, Ohio. She passed away on July 26, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri.

April loved music, animals and spending time with family. She enjoyed doing cro...

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08/09/2025

Jeffrey Lynn Ward was born on July 3, 1964, to Emit Kenneth (Kenny) Ward and Marie Edith (Pinkston) Ward in Houston, MO. He passed away in his home in Houston on August 7, 2025, at the age of 61.

Jeff graduated from Houston High School in 1982. He enjoyed the outdoors as much as the next guy...

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