Area Obituaries

Donald (Don) Eugene Whitby, age 90, died on July 5, 2025, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. Don was born on May 20, 1935, in Fisk, Missouri, to Les and Noma Whitby. He was the middle child of twelve children. In 1954 Don married Amy Mooney, and to this union there were four children…

Billy Jack Jackson was born in Waterloo, Iowa, on January 11, 1934, to Faun Elbridge Jackson and Ruby Lea Jackson, and departed this life on July 3, 2025. Jack was preceded in death by an older brother, Faun Eugene, and a sister, Hazel Lea. When Jack was a young boy, he moved with his family…

Diane was called to Heaven at 1:03 p.m. on June 26, 2025, at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, at the age of 81 years, 8 months, and 30 days. At Diane’s side was her husband of 63 years, Thomas Perry, along with their dear friends Deacon Gary Gorman, and his wife Norma, as well as Pastor…

Marvin Dewayne Adey was taken to his heavenly home June 10, 2025, at the age of 90. He was born April 27, 1935, to Marvin Conway Adey and Hazel Marie (Jordan) Adey. He attended Arthur Creek school through 8th grade and graduated from Houston High School in 1954. He married Alta Fay Kinder on December…

Frankie LaVonne Topping was born on May 12, 1954, in Licking, Missouri. She was the daughter of Betty Faye Mitchell and Earl Frank Mansfield. She passed away on June 17, 2025, in Houston, Missouri. Frankie was known for her infectious smile and heartwarming personality. Her faith in humanity was untouched as she always saw the…

Dennis Lee Boyle, age 81, passed away June 15, 2025, at home in Beulah, Missouri, surrounded by family. Dennis was born March 20, 1944, in Aurora, Illinois, to Raymond and Mildred Boyle. Dennis is survived by his loving wife, Gloria Boyle; children, Chrissa McMahan, Pamela (Tom) LaForce, Dennis (Kim) Boyle Jr., and Robin (Thomas) O’Connell;…

  Donald James “Jim” Stephens, a devoted family man, generous friend, and passionate outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at the age of 84. Known for his kind heart, steady presence, and devotion to his family, Jim leaves behind a lasting legacy of love, service and quiet strength. Born on March 6, 1941,…

Gary Ronald Holland, Master Sergeant, U.S. Army (Retired), passed away on June 12, 2025, at the age of 76, at the Missouri Veterans Home in St. James, Missouri. He was born on November 29, 1948, in Waynesville, Missouri, to Otto and Virginia (Pursifull) Holland. He was welcomed into the world by his older brother, Thomas…

Mrs. Emily Ernestine Hood Parker, age 54, passed away from cancer on Saturday morning, June 14, 2025, at her home surrounded by family and friends in Licking. She was born to the late Darrell E. and Patricia E. York Hood. Emily was preceded in death by her husband of eleven years, Drake Parker, on September…

Tammy May (Hopkins) Harris passed away at Phelps Health in Rolla, Mo., surrounded by her family on June 5, 2025.  She was born to Marian (Barber) Hopkins and Dexter Hopkins on April 6, 1959. She is preceded in death by her maternal and paternal grandparents; her father, Dexter Hopkins; her mother- and father-in-law, Bob and…