Area Obituaries

Stephanie Bishop, age 53, of Linn, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 20, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Washington, surrounded by her loving family. Stephanie was born on December 30, 1972, in St. Louis, a daughter to the late Melvin and Lois (Mueller) Bishop. She attended Linn High School. Stephanie worked for many years as…

Lonnie Coyd Wolfe, 77, of Bucyrus, passed away on July 20, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and unwavering devotion to the people and country he cherished. Born on July 10, 1949, in Houston, Missouri, Lonnie was the son of Lloyd M. Wolfe and D. Blanche Miller Wolfe. Growing up as one of…

Lori Ann (Klotz) Floyd, of Houston, Missouri, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loved ones, on July 14, 2026, at the age of 57. Lori was born in Houston, Missouri, to Michael and Judy (Daugherty) Klotz on August 28, 1968. Though life took her to other places, her heart was always in Texas…

Diana Mae McGuire, age 62, passed away July 13, 2026, in Licking, Missouri, surrounded by family. She was born on April 14, 1964, in Houston, Missouri. Diana is preceded in death by her mother, Ulia L. Seagroves; daughter, Michelle Ramsey; brother, Joseph McComas; aunt and uncle, Carmel A. Bolding and Mae Bolding; and grandparents, George…

Ricky Joe “Rick” Gunter, 67, entered the presence of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, July 17, 2026, following a courageous battle with cancer. Rick was born on July 1, 1959, in Houston, Missouri, to Joe and Shirley Gunter, of Success, Missouri. A lifelong lover of the Missouri Ozarks, he cherished its hills,…

Tammy Jane Branstetter, 65, of Raymondville, Mo., passed away July 18, 2026, surrounded by her family. Born on July 7, 1961, in Houston, Mo., to Larry Keaton and Katherine (Kell) Keaton. Tammy was united in marriage to Allan Wayne Branstetter on March 26, 1983. They spent 43 wonderful years together. She was a devoted mother to…

Robert C. Spring, 76, of Licking, passed away July 11, 2026, surrounded by his close friends. Robert was born in Camp Hood, Texas, on February 4, 1950, to Elbert Spring Jr. and Edna (Stults) Spring. Robert was a welder and a boilermaker. He welded all over the country, teaching the trade to many others. Robert…

Delbert McKinley Mings, son of Nolan Mings and Alma Mings Mooney, was born July 7, 1960, in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, and died July 10, 2026, at his home in Chrystal Lakes, Missouri. He was sixty-six years and three days old. He had battled several chronic health issues for several years. Delbert was married to Diana…

  Glenda Sue Storm, age 64, passed away July 6, 2026, in Licking, Mo. Sue was born July 22, 1961, in Houston, Mo., to Floyd Trolinger and Dorma Lee (Evans) Trolinger. Sue is preceded in death by her husband, Dale, whom she married on March 17, 2012. She is also preceded in death by her…

MayBelle Gale was born in Licking, Missouri on May 18, 1954, to Clabe Sullins and Clara May Sullins (Skidmore). She passed on July 3, 2026, with her family by her side at the age of 72 years. MayBelle married Benji Gale on April 6, 1974. To this union, three children were born, William Bradley, Wenona…