All Obituaries

She was born Feb 7, 1924, in Bloomfield, Nebraska, the daughter of Frank and Stella Kumm. After graduating from high school, she  moved to Denver, Colorado, where she worked as a secretary for a number of firms. There she met and married Leonard Wacholtz in 1949. They had one son, Steven. She continued to work part-time as she raised her son and managed her family's home. She was active in her local Lutheran church, Bethlehem, and ensured that her only son was ...

Alexander Frank Woods was born on March 31st, 1997 at 1:48 AM. He is survived by his parents Dave and Shannon Taul of Forsyth, MO, and Kenneth Woods of Branson; grandparents Sandra Henery of Plato, MO, Arlene DuBois of Branson, MO, and Judith Taul of Indian Trails, N.C.; brothers Christopher Taul and wife Michelle of Powersite, Shawn Davidson of Branson, Darrien Woods of Forsyth, MO.; sisters Brittany Taul of Euless, TX., and Suzi Aragon of Hollister, MO.; fiancé EmmaLee Schaner of...

Mary Alice Smith, 90.

Larry Startin, of Powersite, Missouri, entered heaven on Wednesday September 30, 2020 as the result of an automobile accident in Kirbyville.  He lived with his wife, Shannon, in Powersite, Missouri. Larry was born on February 2, 1969 in Klamath Falls, Oregon, to Jim and Wanda Brown Startin.  He grew up in the Lake of the Ozarks area and graduated from Camdenton High School.  He furthered his education by earning a degree in Plastics Engineering from Pittsburgh State...

Anna Marie Deckard, 83, of Branson. Anna passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at her residence with family by her side. She was born on May 9, 1937 at Rochester, NY, the daughter of Francis and Ethel (Couch) Rickard. She is survived by her children Patrick Calhoun and wife Trudy of Tehachapi, CA., Sherry Calhoun of Branson, MO., Michele Woodward and husband Paul of Paso Robles, CA., and Kim Chabau of Australia; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren and 1...

Juanita “Cook” Hunsucker, 92, of Kissee Mills, MO., passed away September 4th, 2020 in her home surrounded by family. Juanita was born November 2, 1927 in Taney County, MO., the daughter of George S. and Willie “Taylor” Cook. Juanita was united in marriage to Olen (Chick) Hunsucker January 28, 1947, with Reverend Frank Stuart officiating. Juanita worked at the Cedarcreek School as a cook, retiring after 23 years. Survivors include one daughter Rhonda Twitty and...

Janet Mae Cox, 80, of Lazy Acres, Arkansas, passed away on August 23, 2020 following a lengthy battle with cancer. She was born on July 23, 1940 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, to Walter B. and Darlene V. Cox. Janet was a graduate of Abraham Lincoln H. S. in Council Bluffs.  She worked at Lucent Technologies and, after 36 years of service, retired to her home in Lazy Acres, Arkansas. Janet is survived by her sister, Barbara (Bobbie) Conatella; aunt, Bessie (Punky) Schmielau; uncle, Jay T....

Theodora “Teddy” Horton, 74, of Forsyth, MO. Teddy Horton passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her family on August 22, 2020.  She’s preceded in death by her mother Alice Smith (Tenkerian), her father Robert Smith, as well as her son Mark Horton and granddaughter Savannah Horton.  She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Edward Horton of Forsyth, MO (Bucklin, MO), her son Paul and his wife Amy Horton, and her daughters Licia Horton and Lora...

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...