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01/06/2026

Danny Alsup

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01/06/2026

George John King Jr

George "Junior" John King, Jr., 95, of Aurora, Illinois passed away peacefully at home on January 4, 2026. George was born on May 17, 1930 in Coldsprings, Missouri to John Henry King and Vurla Zorada King (Driskell). After graduating high school, George joined the Navy in 1947 spending three years in service on the USS Saint Paul. After coming home, George enlisted once again with the US Army in 1950. George spent seven years with the US Army stationed out of Los Angeles, California and Fort Riley, Kansas. George was in the Korean War. His service took him to a multitude of army bases throughout the world. After military service, George worked as a welder for Dunbar Manufacturing and later Caterpillar, Inc. George was considered a master in his trade. His work was envied by everyone that worked alongside him and for him.

In December, 1953, George met the love of his life, Maxine Lenora Page. Sadly, Maxine died in July, 2003 shortly before their 50th wedding anniversary. Together, they had nine children starting with George E. (Teresa), William D. (Joni), Marvin D. (Shirley), Catherine R. Kramp (Nick), Carolyn J. Powell (Randy), Melvin D. (Jackie), Connie F. Thornton, James S. (Laurie) and Richard A. George and Maxine enjoyed 29 grandchildren and many great grandchildren with several currently on the way. George had four sisters, Naomi Brooks (William), Zola Pike (Charles), Nola Pool (Jerry). Preceded in death was Virgi Mae Nall (Clyde) and a brother Edward King (Rosetta).

George was happiest spending time with all his children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. George loved being outdoors and visiting with his large extended family in Missouri. George had quite the flock of birds in his backyard that were fed very well. He would spend hours drinking coffee, listening to music and watching his birds.

George will be deeply missed.

Memorial contributions can be made in memory of George to the Brushy K**b Cemetery by dropping them off in person at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home in Mansfield, or by mail to 315 N. Main St., Mountain Grove, Missouri 65711.

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01/05/2026

Nancy Choate

Nancy Louise (Adams) Choate, daughter of George and Sue Adams, was born August 18, 1963, and departed this life January 1, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, at 62 years of age.

Nancy graduated from Willard High School with the class of 1981. She spent most of her life in the Springfield and Seymour, Missouri, areas. Nancy was united in marriage to Rob Choate on April 6, 1985, in Springfield, Missouri, and three children were born to this union: Tim, Russell, and Robin. Early in life, Nancy worked as a pet groomer for a few years. When their children came along, Nancy stayed home to raise her family and cherished her role as a mother and homemaker. Over the past decade, she enjoyed working as a crew trainer at McDonalds of Seymour.

Nancy’s hobbies included going to concerts, museums, and thrift stores, watching the Kansas City Chiefs, reading, and visiting with her friends and family. Above all, Nancy loved her family and enjoyed spending as much quality time with them as she could. When the boys were young, she always enjoyed attending their sporting events, and later, they all enjoyed traveling together as a family.

Nancy was saved and baptized at an early age. She rededicated her life to the Lord, along with her husband, Rob, at Ava Full Gospel Church in 1991.

Nancy was preceded in death by her father, George Adams.

She is survived by her loving husband, Rob Choate, three children, Tim Choate and wife, Casey, Russell Choate and wife, Krystina, and Robin Choate, six grandchildren, Candace, Timothy Jr., Matthew, Chloe, Aiden, and Helen Choate, her mother, Sue Adams, her brother, William Adams, and a multitude of extended family and friends who will miss her.

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01/05/2026

Edward F. Miller

Edward Frank Miller, son of the late Joe and Gerda (Weber) Miller, was born November 9, 1938, in Redding, California. He passed away on January 2, 2026, in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 87.

Ed grew up in Central Valley, California, and graduated from Shasta High School in Redding. He was enlisted in the United States Air Force from 1956 to 1976. Ed was united in marriage to Shelvie Crumpler on June 17, 1966.

In his spare time, Ed loved fishing, hunting, football, and woodworking.

Besides his parents, Ed was preceded in death by a sister, Esther Hager.

Ed is survived by his loving wife of over 59 years, Shelvie Miller; one son, Charles Worthem; two daughters, Marie Ford and Shirley Tetreault; niece, Linda Webb; nine grandchildren, Chris Coover, Ryan Coover, Angela Bogner, Chris Ford, Paul Ford, David Ford, Victoria Draper, Charlie Worthem, and Brian Worthem, twenty-two great-grandchildren; two great-great-grandchildren; and many other relatives, church family, and friends who will miss him deeply.

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12/31/2025

Christopher Lee Brammer

Christopher Brammer was born to Bobby Keith and Janet Sue (Brammer) Dean on January 22, 1969, in Kansas City, Missouri. He departed his life on December 29th, 2025, at home in Raymondville, Missouri, at the age of 56.

During Christopher’s life he was a former member of the Mountain Grove Fire Department, in which he took great pride. Christopher also enjoyed going to church, where he recently got close to the Lord. In his spare time, he enjoyed watching movies, doing diamond art, and shopping on Temu. When there was nothing else to be said, you could always find Christopher talking about Jesus.

He was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Keith Dean.

Left to cherish Christopher is his mother, Janet Sue Dean of Norwood, Missouri, two sisters, Tonya Smallwood (Donald) of Bald K**b, Arkansas, and Ronda Reynolds of Vanzant, Missouri. He also left behind 7 children, Christopher Brammer (Devon) of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Thomas Volner of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Chase Brammer of Springfield, Missouri, Taylor Brammer of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Nicole Woodward (Jordan) of Diggins, Missouri, Destiny Brammer of Vidor, Texas, and Lydia Boyd (Byron) of Mountain Grove, Missouri, two nieces, Makala Barnett and Saydee Neal, both of Norwood, Missouri, one nephew, Cody Barnett of Sherwood, Arkansas, thirteen grandchildren, Deborah, Bryson, Bentley, Bella, Jaxson, Aiden, November, Tyler, Addie, Kyler, Ethan, Koda, and a new baby on the way, along with many other family members and friends.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests memorial contributions be made in Christopher’s name to the Raymondville Community Church, 225 E State Rte. B, Raymondville, Missouri 65555, or the Mountain Grove Fire Department, 215 South Lake St., Mountain Grove, Missouri 65711.

A celebration of life for Christopher will be held at a later date and time.

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12/29/2025

William Smith

Bill and Sally Smith, both 99, recently passed away in Mountain Grove, Missouri: Sally on December 21 and Bill on December 28. Both lived in northeast Ohio, until moving to Mountain Grove, Missouri, in June of 2025 to be with their daughter, MaryBeth Kaps, and their son, Michael Smith, who both reside in Mountain Grove, Missouri. The closeness of their death is testimony to the closeness to each other and their marriage of 78 years. Both were long-time teachers in the Ashtabula, Ohio, public schools. Sally a second-grade teacher and Bill a high-school teacher and coach. After Bill retired from teaching in 1976, he purchased a 50-acre farm, raising apples, peaches, and grapes until at the age of 96 when he was unable to continue farming. Sally continued teaching until she was 65, and helped her husband run the farm, setting up among other things a bakery and storefront stand. Bill served young men in North East Ohio as a head scout master for Boy Scouts of America for over 20 years (1960-1980). Sally was an innovative teacher, using team teaching and ability grouping to help hundreds of children learn to read in the Northeast Ohio area.

During the sixth months they lived in Mountain Grove, Sally visited Bill almost every day at the Autumn Oaks Caring Center. Each day when she arrived, he told her she looked good and was so happy to see her. Bill shared that he fell in love with Sally as a fourth grader in Berea, Ohio (a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio), where they both grew up. In 1945 after graduating from high school, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Airforce and Sally worked at the General Motors Fisher Body Plant that was converted to a Bomber Plant, which made components for the famous B-29 Bombers.

Memorial Services for Bill and Sally will be January 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home of Mountain Grove. The family is requesting no flowers; rather, give your donations to The Senior Center, 700 E State St, Mountain Grove, Missouri 65711

Memorial Contributions may be made to Mountain Grove Senior Center

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12/27/2025

Henry DeWitt Cooke

Henry DeWitt Cooke, 87, passed away peacefully on December 23, 2025, at the family farm, surrounded by his family. Henry was born on February 5, 1938. Henry lived a life marked by resilience, faith, and strong conviction. At just nine years old, Henry survived a tragic childhood accident that resulted in the loss of his left leg. He refused to let adversity define him and went on to live a full, independent life. In later years, he courageously battled and overcame three different forms of cancer. Most recently, following a major stroke, Henry passed peacefully. A firm believer in Jesus Christ, Henry was a devoted member of The Salvation Army Church, where his faith guided his life. Henry worked for many years with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers before retiring in 1996, having a career marked by diligence and a quiet dedication to public service. In his free time, Henry enjoyed hunting and fishing, western films and books, and spending time outdoors. He had a fondness for Dodge vehicles and motorcycles and enjoyed thoughtful discussions about the mysteries of the world. A devoted sports fan, Henry was fiercely loyal to the University of Oklahoma Sooners and for ringing his cherished “OU bell” during games. Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Eulala Cooke; his father, Fred O. Cooke Sr.; his mother, Maggie Erma Cooke; his brother, Fred O. Cooke Jr.; and his sister, Susie Quee Cooke.

He is survived by his daughters, Karlena Adkisson and husband Danny of Drury, Missouri, and Karen Kouassi and husband Theo of Little Elm, Texas; grandchildren, Sharmyla Schniedermeyer and husband Shaun, Brannan Adkisson and wife Brittney, David Adkisson, Jacob Philpott, Lucas Philpott and wife Adrianne; great-grandchildren, Allison, Savannah, Adele, Jensen, Daniel, Paxton, and Pepper; and many other loving family members.

A memorial service is being planned for March in Oklahoma. Service details will be announced at a later date.

Henry DeWitt Cooke will be remembered for his unwavering faith, perseverance, and deep love for his family.

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12/24/2025

We would like to thank Amber Brown at The Culinary Farm / Frisco Diner (Mansfield, MO) for hosting our annual company wide Christmas party. We enjoyed a wonderful meal in a unique setting. Special thanks to the Frisco Diner staff for the excellent service you all provided. We are very appreciative and we hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and Happy New Year!

12/23/2025

Marcella Smith

Bill and Sally Smith, both 99, recently passed away in Mountain Grove, Missouri: Sally on December 21 and Bill on December 28. Both lived in northeast Ohio, until moving to Mountain Grove, Missouri, in June of 2025 to be with their daughter, MaryBeth Kaps, and their son, Michael Smith, who both reside in Mountain Grove, Missouri. The closeness of their death is testimony to the closeness to each other and their marriage of 78 years. Both were long-time teachers in the Ashtabula, Ohio, public schools. Sally a second-grade teacher and Bill a high-school teacher and coach. After Bill retired from teaching in 1976, he purchased a 50-acre farm, raising apples, peaches, and grapes until at the age of 96 when he was unable to continue farming. Sally continued teaching until she was 65, and helped her husband run the farm, setting up among other things a bakery and storefront stand. Bill served young men in North East Ohio as a head scout master for Boy Scouts of America for over 20 years (1960-1980). Sally was an innovative teacher, using team teaching and ability grouping to help hundreds of children learn to read in the Northeast Ohio area.

During the sixth months they lived in Mountain Grove, Sally visited Bill almost every day at the Autumn Oaks Caring Center. Each day when she arrived, he told her she looked good and was so happy to see her. Bill shared that he fell in love with Sally as a fourth grader in Berea, Ohio (a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio), where they both grew up. In 1945 after graduating from high school, Bill enlisted in the U.S. Airforce and Sally worked at the General Motors Fisher Body Plant that was converted to a Bomber Plant, which made components for the famous B-29 Bombers.

Memorial Services for Bill and Sally will be January 9, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home of Mountain Grove. The family is requesting no flowers; rather, give your donations to The Senior Center, 700 E State St, Mountain Grove, Missouri 65711

Memorial contributions may be made to Mountain Grove Senior Center

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12/19/2025

Eric Johnson

Eric Arnold Johnson Jr., son of the late Eric Arnold Johnson and Beverly Louise Shaw, was born April 7, 1952, in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. He passed away on December 17, 2025, at Ozarks Healthcare in West Plains, Missouri, at the age of 73.

Eric grew up in Rhode Island and received his teaching certificate. He taught high school English for several years. He was united in marriage to Cecil Steven Booth in February of 2002. Eric enjoyed attending All Saints’ Episcopal Church in West Plains.

Left to mourn his passing: his spouse, Steve Booth; his caretaker, William Stephens; and many other church family and friends. Eric will be deeply missed by all who were blessed to know him.

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12/18/2025

Ronald "Red" Stubbs

EMCS (Ret.) Ronald “Red” Edward Stubbs, 89, of Lebanon, Missouri, passed away peacefully after a long illness at home in Auburn, Maine, on December 9, 2025, surrounded by family.

Born July 11, 1936, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, to Hershal B. and Ruby (née Ussery) Stubbs, Red grew up in Mountain Grove and graduated from Mountain Grove High School, class of 1954. Following graduation, his life took him to various ports across the United States during his distinguished 21-year career in the United States Navy. He retired in 1975, with the highlight of his service being Chief of the Boat aboard the USS Greenfish.

On December 13, 1958, in Miami, Oklahoma, Red married the love of his life, Myrna Laura Moore. After retiring from the Navy, he and Myrna settled east of Lebanon, Missouri, where they purchased a farm and raised registered Angus and later Brangus cattle. Red also put up hay for himself and neighboring farms, often working the summers alongside his son Brian. He later served as maintenance supervisor at Marathon Electric. Even after retiring from Marathon, Red continued working with an international construction company, rewiring American embassies in South America and Estonia.

A lifelong learner, Red was deeply passionate about American history, especially the settlement of the American West and the history of the Plains Indians. He loved fishing, camping with Myrna, and visiting national parks and historic battlegrounds.

Red is survived by two daughters: Laurie Kathleen Elliott (née Stubbs) and her husband Kip Elliott—whom Red considered a son—of Auburn, Maine; and Jennifer Lynn Stubbs of Port Orange, Florida; three grandchildren: CTR1 (IW) Madison Grace Barberena (née Elliott), currently stationed aboard the USS Portland out of San Diego, California, and her wife CTR1 (SW) Tañija Azile Luree Barberena; Isaac Samuel Elliott of Daytona Beach, Florida; and Kinsey Alexis Stubbs of Port Orange, Florida; and one great-grandson, Kinsey’s son Oliver Reese Covey.

He was preceded in death by his beloved wife Myrna Laura Stubbs on November 14, 2019; his son Brian Douglas Stubbs on November 29, 2023; and his parents.

A graveside memorial service with full military honors will be held 2:00 PM, Saturday, March 28, 2026 at Stubbs Cemetery in Mountain Grove, Missouri, where Red and his beloved Myrna will be laid to rest together.

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12/18/2025

Fred "Sonny" Morris, Jr.

Fred “Sonny” Morris, Jr. was born October 3, 1937, in Mountain Home, Arkansas, to Fred A. Morris, Sr. and Mary Ann (Dyer) Morris. He passed away Thursday, December 18, 2025, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 88 years, 2 months and 15 days.

Sonny was once the owner of Morris Motor Company in Mountain Grove. His father had started the business in 1941 and was later acquired by Sonny in 1970. Later, in the mid 80’s, Sonny sold the business, but he continued selling cars until his retirement. Sonny loved to play jokes with his grandchildren. His grandkids would call him “Cow” because he was known to always “moo” at them. He always enjoyed traveling, especially to Cancun, Mexico. However, his number one hobby was playing golf! He could usually be found playing a round on a nearby course with his fellow golfers.

Sonny was preceded in death by his parents, wife, Shilah Ann (Robertson) Morris, grandson, Casey Morris, sister, Mary Ann Morris Chasteen and her husband Ray, brother, Bill Morris and nephew, James B. Dooms.

He is survived by his sons, Mark Morris (Loretta) of Mountain Grove and Tony Morris of Springfield, Missouri, daughters, Cherol Packard of Mountain Grove and Jennifer Staudt (Tom) of Kimberling City, Missouri, grandchildren, Cory Morris (Lissette), Stephanie Breault (Rob), Megan Herron (Josh), Shaun Morris, Chad Morris, Adam Shores and Phillip Shores (Channing), great-grandchildren, Natellie Morris, Eva Morris, Kinsleigh Breault, Leighton Breault, Ruxin Breault, Hailey Herron, Noah Herron, Landon Herron, Ella Herron, Tinsley Morris, Judah Morris, Lauren Berrones (Ramon), Alyssa Shores and Hailey Shores, great-great-grandchildren, Elias Berrones and Vienna Berrones, Sisters, Connie Dooms (Dean) and Jackie Morris, Sister-in-law, Karla Morris, nephews, John Chasteen (Becky), Bob Chasteen and Matt Morris, nieces, Angela Dooms and Lacy Cameron (Mike), numerous other nephews, nieces, other loving family and friends.