Area Obituaries

Joseph Oscar “Joe” Gunter (b. 20-Apr-1936, d. 16-Jul-2025), age 89, has slipped the bounds of this earth and passed over to God’s Country. He lived a full life and will long be remembered as “The Walnut King” of Success, Missouri. For most of his life, he was in the business of cutting standing walnut trees…

Donald “Gene” Eugene Humphrey, age 90, of Newburg, Missouri, passed from this life on July 19, 2025. He was born on September 14, 1934, in Vessie, Missouri, to William Chester Humphrey and Edith Jane (Henson) Humphrey. Donald, lovingly known as “Gene,” was preceded in death by his parents; a daughter, Mildred Hatfield; brothers, Wayne and…

Larry James Cooper, age 70, passed away July 16, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born July 26, 1954, in St. Louis, Missouri, to Clanton and Eunice Cooper. Larry is preceded in death by his parents, Clanton and Eunice Cooper, and brother-in-law, Huck Lane. He is survived by three children, LJ Cooper, Justin Cooper and…

Norma Jean Dotson, 87, of Rolla, Missouri, passed from this life on July 16, 2025. She was born on October 9, 1937, in Newburg, Missouri, to Carl William Turner and Oleta Thelma (Ray) Turner. Norma was preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Billy Jack Dotson; a son, John Crawford; and her sister, Anita…

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;…