All Obituaries

Harold V. Thrasher, age 93, of Springfield, Missouri, died December 9, 2018. Harold was born September 1st, 1925, in Tulsa, Oklahoma to the late Ray and Lorine (Cron) Thrasher. He grew up and received his education in the Tulsa area and graduated from Daniel Webster in 1944. Harold served in WW II in the U. S. Navy from 1944 through 1946. He married Barbara Lee (Ray) Merritt June 1st, 1947. He was employed by Phillips Petroleum in Tulsa, from 1947 until his transfer to Kansas City,...

Russell Calvin Burkhart, 88, Taneyville, MO Russell Calvin Burkhart was born February 11, 1930, in Swan Creek, Mo., the son of Lee and Cora (Johnson) Burkhart. Russell worked hard all his life. He cut timber, operated heavy equipment and farmed raising cattle while working for MoDot. After he retired, he continued to farm. He loved his country, bluegrass and gospel music. He would sit for hours making tapes for all his friends and enjoyed going to McClurg on Monday nights. Russell always...

James Cavin Winborne was born September 3, 1956 to Claude Dell (Jr) and Gretta Faye (Cavin) Winborne in Sterling, Colorado. Jim spent the first year of his life in Colorado, then moving to Medicine Lodge, Kansas early in 1958.  He attended school in Medicine Lodge, graduating in 1974. On September 6, 1974, he married Shirley Avon Stone. To this union were born two children, Heather Renee in 1976 and Joshua James in 1980. Jim and Shirley moved to Forsyth, MO in 2000.  Jim was an...

Joe Horner, 86, Bradleyville, MO Joe Horner passed away at Forsyth, MO., December 1, 2018. He was born July 23, 1932,  in Bradleyville, MO., son of Albert and Martha Horner. He was a longtime resident of Bradleyville, MO., and was a member of the General Baptist Church of Bradleyville. Joe was a Korean War Veteran, having served in the Army. He was a maintenance man for Springfield School District for over 20 yrs. Joe and Nadine celebrated 67 years of marriage on November...

Lillie Maroie (Carter) Porter, 97, of Branson, MO Lillie Porter passed away on Tues. Nov. 13, 2018, at her residence. She was born on Sept. 19, 1921, in Jefferson, IA, daughter of James Roy and Lillie Mae (Coil) Carter. Lillie grew up near Slayton, MN. In 1974 Lillie retired and moved to Branson, MO., with her husband John. Lillie was a member of Branson United Methodist Church, Branson and Hollister Lions Club, Table Rock Extension Club, former board member of CAM (Christian Action...

Rita Lucille Painter, 69 of Merriam Woods, Mo Rita passed away on Tuesday, November 6, 2018, at her home in Merriam Woods, MO. She was born on August 1, 1949 at Topeka, KS., daughter of Carl and Mary Lucille (Gunthrey) Duncan. Rita moved to Merriam Woods, in 2005.  She loved her work in Branson at Developmental Connections and the kids on Saints Street. Survivors include her children, Michelle Newman of Merriam Woods, Mo., and Matthew Painter of Joplin, MO.; grandchildren Autumn...

Monty Gene Deckard, 87 of Branson, MO. Monty passed away on Monday, October 29, 2018 at his residence with family at his side. He was born on October 13, 1931 at Mission, TX., son of W.D. and Etta (Scott) Deckard.  Monty served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He married Anna, in New York, on Aug. 23, 1988. Monty enjoyed playing golf, and he especially enjoyed his pool tournaments. He survived by his wife, Anna Marie Deckard of the home; children Patrick Calhoun and wife Trudy...

Mineko Cupp, 81, of Forsyth, MO. Mineko passed away on Wed., October 24, 2018 at the Forsyth Nursing and Rehab Center, Forsyth, MO. She was born on April 4, 1937, daughter of Riho and Kame (Gushiken) Sueyoshi at Okinawa, Japan. Mineko was a faithful witness for the Lord, very active in the church, and was a member of Riverview Bible Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Cupp of Forsyth, MO.; step-daughters, Janet Abernethy of Altus, OK., and Barbara Murray of Canadian, OK;...

Eddie Osborne, 76, of Mexico, MO. Arrangements are pending. Memorials are suggested to the Missouri Veteran's Home, 1 Veterans Drive, Mexico, MO.  65265, or, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

  Burt E. Parker, 70 of Forsyth, MO., passed away on Oct. 12, 2018, at Forsyth Nursing and Rehab Center. He was born May 18, 1948, Maryville, MO, son of Lester W. and Della M. (Watkins) Parker. He is survived by his daughter, Teresa Butler of Pelham, GA.; 2 grandchildren, Brandy Phillips of Duncan, OK., and Evan Butler Pelham, GA.; 4 great-grandchildren; 3 brothers, Lester Parker of Kissee Mills, MO., Duane Parker of Headland, AL., and Leon Parker of San Diego, CA.; sister, Joyce...