Area Obituaries

  Virgil Lee Richards, of Success, Mo., went to be with our Lord on July 7, 2022, at the age of 83. After several months of declining health, Virgil died peacefully with his beloved wife, Mary and family by his side. Virgil was born in Springfield, Mo., on April 25, 1939, to Earl and Leola…

Teresa Vilene Adams was born in Chaffee, Mo., on February 3, 1958, to Garland Dean and Ina Vern Adams. She passed away on June 18, 2022, in Licking, Mo. Teresa was unlucky in love and devoted her life to raising her three children, Brian Adams, Cynthia (Adams) Atkinson and Bobby Williams. Teresa also had a…

Otis Charles Goad, 85, of Sherrill, Mo., passed away on June 24, 2022, at his home. Otis was born on June 12, 1937, in Sharkey, Ind., the son of Theodore R. (Ted) and Anna Catherine (Abrams) Goad. Otis worked as a woodworker throughout his life. He enjoyed calligraphy, art and all types of woodworking. Otis…

Timothy Martin Crannell, 58, of Salem, Mo., departed this life Friday, June 24, 2022, in Salem, Mo. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Mo. Timothy is survived by his loving children, Joshua Crannell, of Salem, Sarah Crannell, of…

Patricia Krewson, of Festus, Mo., was born on December 29, 1933, in California. She was the daughter of Paul and Patsy Maples. She died on June 13, 2022, at Crystal Oaks, in Festus, Mo., at the age of 88. She is survived by her daughter, Lisa (Rick) Boyer, of De Soto, Mo.; step-son, Billy (Hazel)…

David Royal Wells, 88, of Salem, Mo., departed this life Monday, June 20, 2022, in Salem, Mo. Private Family Services will be held with burial to follow in the Miner Cemetery. Arrangements are under the direction and care of Wilson Mortuary of Salem, Mo. David is survived by his loving wife Frances Wells, of Salem;…

Vivian June Goforth Chitwood was born November 29, 1934, in Winona, Mo., to Earl N. and Martha Jane (Miller) McCall and passed away on June 18, 2022, in Salem, Mo., at the age of 87 years, 6 months and 20 days. Vivian grew up close to Rocky Falls in Shannon County, Mo. She and her…

  Lester Ellsworth Jenkins of Flat, Mo., passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at the age of 89. Lester was born on April 29, 1933, in Duke, Mo., to the late James and Mary (Robbins) Jenkins. Lester was united in marriage to the late Ada Melton on January 12, 1956; this union was blessed with…

Joseph “Yo-Yo” Anthony Kaplan, age 26, tragically and unexpectedly passed away on June 12, 2022, in Springfield, Mo. Joe was born July 24, 1995, in Baltimore, Md. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Leslie “Pop Pop” Sellman; one child, the first baby Kaplan; cousins, Michelle Sims and Madison Sims; and several close friends.…

Sonja Ruth Ewing was born June 19, 1964, to Carol and Robert Dean Ewing, in Denver, Colo. She passed away on June 13, 2022, in Licking, Mo. She leaves behind a daughter, Leilani Ruth Ewing of Kansas City, Mo.; two brothers, Robert Ewing and David Ewing; two half-brothers, Steve Ewing and Jerry Ewing; and two…