All Obituaries

Johnny “John” F. Baker, 72, of Bolivar. John entered into eternal rest Saturday August 8, 2020 in Springfield, MO., with his family around him.  He was born on December 7, 1947, the son of Kirby and Ruby (Bounds) Baker, in Portsmouth, VA. John was a Vietnam veteran.  He enjoyed fishing, golfing, barbecuing, working in his garage, building things, mowing the yard, playing with his dog Barbie, and spending time with his family.    John was the greatest...

Robert D. Saforek, 90, of Rockaway Beach. Robert died on Sunday, Aug. 2, 2020 at his residence, with family at his side. He was born at Anaheim, CA., on May 24, 1930, to Jess and Dorothy Saforek.   Bob graduated from Wayland High School in Wayland, IA. He proudly served in Naval branch during the Korean War. He worked for Southern California Edison in California. He moved to Rockaway Beach in 1992 to enjoy his electrified retirement.   Bob was a member of Shalom Assembly of...

Tami Linette Witt, 62, of Forsyth, MO. Tami Linette Witt -- our Mom, Ma, Mama, Nana, Sissy and friend, went to be with our Heavenly Father on July 11, 2020.  She was preceded in death by her parents Harry C. and Donna R. Nash, her late husband Gregory Allen Witt, who was her life partner for 30 years. She is survived by her son, Jeremy J. Blom, and wife Brandi of Kirbyville, MO., grandchildren, Austin, Payton, Morgan, Alaina, Trenton; great-granddaughter, Clara; step...

Harold B. Coelman, 77, of Walnut Shade. Harold "Harry" passed away at home July 5, 2020 at 77 years of age. He was born in De Soto, Missouri on March 24, 1943 to Lloyd and Mary Coleman. He had made Walnut Shade his home since 1985 and made many friends during that time. Harry loved the Great Outdoors and deemed himself a "Naturalist".  He loved hunting and fishing, but more importantly just spending time outdoors exploring in the woods with family and friends...

Jessie Jane (Hires) Case, 89, of Taneyville, was born on a homestead farm to A.D. and Glessie (Hampton) Hires on July 30, 1930.  She passed away June 26, 2020, having lived all her life on that farm.  She married Exie Case of Garrision May 15, 1948, and that union lasted 72 years, 1 month, 11 days, when Jessie was called home. Jessie attended Helphrey Elementary School and graduated from Forsyth High School.  Most of Jessie’s years were spent as a homemaker and being a...

Geraldine C. Yohe, 87, of Forsyth, MO. Geraldine passed away on June 23, 2020 at the home of her daughter. She is survived by her children Drusilla, Richard Jr., Debra and Donald; in-laws: many grand and great-grandchildren; her ‘baby broder”, many nieces and nephews; and, her fuzzies. Cremation rites were entrusted to Whelchel Grace Funeral Home. Inurnment will be at a later date in Iowa. Online condolences may be left at www.whelchegracefuneralhome.com.

June Dunlap Black passed away at the age of 90 at Forsyth Nursing Center, in Forsyth, Missouri after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and other health conditions. She was a lifelong Southern Baptist and lived her Christianity daily. June Dunlap was born near Waynesville, Missouri, the eldest daughter of Earl and Lucy “Mae” (Graves) Dunlap. June had an intense love of learning. She graduated from Ash Grove High School at the age of 16 in 1946, qualified for a temporary...

Bessie, the daughter of Jess Coker and Nellie Pierce Coker was born April 17, 1941 at Protem, MO., and passed away at the family home in Protem, on June 5th. Bessie married Robert Gideon on February 4, 1992.  Robert passed away on April 10, 2020.  Bessie is survived by 2 sons, Bobby Holt and Chance Gideon (wife Betty); three stepchildren, Dianna and husband Marvin, James and wife Michelle, and Kathy; one granddaughter Myra; and sister Mary May Coker.  Bessie was preceded...

Vanessa Byanka Hutchison, 96, of Forsyth, passed away Friday May 29, 2020 while residing at Forsyth Care Center.  Vanessa was born June 9, 1923 in Lake City, TN., the daughter of William Loving Goodykoontz and Byrda Alice (Goins) Goodykoontz. Vanessa is survived by her daughter Alice Hutchison of Rosharon, TX; sons Gary (Carla) Hutchison of Sacramento, CA, and Jerry Hutchison of Branson, MO; 12 grandchildren, 15 great grandchildren, and 7 great great grandchildren. She was preceded in...

Glen N. Curtis, 79, of Forsyth, MO., died Monday May 18, 2020. He was born July 21, 1940, in Mason City, IA., the son of William and Rachel (Laager) Curtis. While living in Cerro Gordo County, IA, Glen worked at Homestead Foods as a meat cutter for 26 years; then 7 years as a bus driver for the elderly in the county, and then, retiring. Glen married his love, Henrietta Luppen, in Hollister, MO. In 2002 they moved to Forsyth. Glen had been a member of the Calvary Full Gospel Church...