Obituaries

Stephen Gene Farmer

Published by graphics on Thu, 10/30/2025 - 1:48pm

Stephen Gene Farmer was born on July 18, 1992 in Springfield, to Roy Gene Farmer and Teresa Jo (Harrison) Farmer. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his parents. He was survived by his loving wife, Emily (Duff) Farmer and many friends and family.

Carol Ann Frichette

Published by graphics on Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:17am

Carol Ann Frichette, 89, of Springfield passed away peacefully on Oct. 18, 2025, at Springhouse Village in Springfield—just one week shy of her 90th birthday.

Maurice Lee Stiles

Published by graphics on Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:16am

Maurice Lee Stiles, 83, of Lockwood passed away Saturday, Oct. 18, 2025, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin. He was born July 6, 1942, in a small farmhouse in Dudenville, to Harold and Imogene (LaFon) Stiles. He was saved as a young boy at home. He graduated from Lockwood High School in 1960. On Jan.

Charlotte May Shelton

Published by graphics on Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:15am

Charlotte May Shelton was born Oct. 11, 1941, in Denver, Colo., to Frederick Charles Root and Opal Sophonia (Sala) Root. She grew up a small-town girl in Platteville, Colo., where she learned the value of hard work and family.

Milton Andrew King

Published by graphics on Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:15am

Milton Andrew King was born Feb. 3, 1935, in Proctor, Texas to John Andrew King and Ida Adelaide (Allen) King. He grew up in a humble household with four sisters: Helen, Mary, Margaret and Sandra, along with a brother Donald. He passed away suddenly on Oct.

James Clyde Holmes

Published by graphics on Wed, 10/22/2025 - 10:14am

Born Feb. 11, 1951, James Clyde “JC” Holmes grew up in Laurens, S.C. and moved to Miami, Okla., in 1966. He built a life defined by coaching with heart, teaching with patience and living with steady, good-humored ease.

Barbara Jean (McMillen) Cosby

Published by graphics on Wed, 10/15/2025 - 5:00am

Barbara Jean (McMillen) Cosby, 91, of Willard passed away on Saturday, Oct. 4, 2025. She was born Dec. 18, 1933, in Springfield, to Clyde and Zelma (Garner) McMillen.

William F. Meisenheimer

Published by graphics on Wed, 10/15/2025 - 5:00am

With his beloved wife and family by his side, William “Bill” F. Meisenheimer passed away peacefully on Sept. 20, 2025. Born in Framingham, Mass., on July 18, 1943, he was the son of William and Bertha (Lauze) Meisenheimer.

Melvin Leigh Fiedler

Published by graphics on Wed, 10/15/2025 - 5:00am

Melvin Leigh Fiedler, 88, of Republic passed away on Friday, Oct. 3, 2025, at Springfield Villa, in Springfield. He was born May 3, 1937, in Ottumwa, Iowa, the son of Donavan and Gladys (Quigley) Fiedler.

Karen Lynn Prichard

Published by graphics on Wed, 10/15/2025 - 5:00am

Karen Lynn Prichard, 75, of Ash Grove passed away on Friday, Oct. 10, 2025.  She was born Aug. 15, 1950, in Indianapolis, Ind. to William and Ireva (Smith) Oswald. On Sept. 6, 1980, Karen and Dell Prichard were united in marriage and shared over 45 years together.

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Mt. Vernon, MO, 65712
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