All Obituaries

Carol passed away on August 13, 2019 at her home in Forsyth. Carol was born June 28th, 1942 in Ridgedale, Missouri, the daughter of Mitchel Melton and Annie Estella Wyer Ford. She attended public school in Branson, graduating with the class of 1960. Carol was always cheerful and looked for the bright side of every situation. She was a trained carpenter and an excellent finish carpenter. She enjoyed sewing, dancing, stock trading, and spending time with her grandchildren and...

Ruby Fern Bilyeu Frazier Brafford, 87 of Forsyth, MO Ruby passed away on Mon., Aug. 5, 2019 at the Forsyth Nursing and Rehab Center. She was born on Nov. 19, 1931 at Chadwick, MO., daughter of Arthur and Dora (Sportsman) Bilyeu. Ruby graduated from Chadwick High School in 1949. She married Eldon Frazier in 1951 at Harrison, AR., and moved to California shorty after. In 1955 Ruby returned to Missouri and became a member of the New Haven General Baptist Church. She worked many years at the...

Deborah “Debbie” J. Krapf, 65, of Protem, MO. After a four-month battle with pancreatic cancer, Debbie Krapf passed away with her family at her side on Sunday August 4, 2019.  Debbie was a devout Christian woman, and along with her husband was a co-minister for the Protem Youth Ministries.  She spent countless hours with the children at the youth center and never tired of it.  She enjoyed gardening, was an amazing cook and enjoyed baking in any spare time. ...

Betty Houseman, 75, of Forsyth, MO. Betty Fern Houseman went to be with her Lord while surrounded by her family at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO on August 1st, 2019. Betty was born to Wilma and Clell Henslee June 27th, 1944 in Kingsburg, CA but famously always remained age 19. Betty grew up in and around Taney County with multiple siblings whom she held dear. Betty met her husband Jack in Rockaway Beach in 1958, a meeting which sparked over 60 years of marriage filled with love and...

Fay “Butch” Edward Burleson, Jr., 63, of Cedarcreek, MO., passed away suddenly on Friday, July 26, 2019, in Rogers, AR. He was born at Fort Bragg, NC. to Fay Edward Burleson and Shirley Atnip.  They have preceded him in death. He is survived by his wife Mary Anne Burleson; sister Martha Jena’ Prieto, Becky Burleson; brother Mark Burleson; daughters Leah Nicole McClain, Gabrielle Padro, Brittany Gonzales; sons Fay Edward Burleson III, Christopher Meade; grandchildren...

Joyce Arnold died on July 22, 2019 in her home in Ridgedale, MO. She was born on August 27, 1940 in Omaha, AR. She was preceded in death by her parents Ira and Maggie Mattox, siblings John Mattox, Roberta Richardson, Donna Carter, and Francis Huffman. She is survived by her husband Clyde Arnold whom she loved dearly. They were married for over 60 years. She is also survived by her son Doug (and Patti) Arnold, son Stan Arnold; grandchildren Taylor, Avery, Riley, Colton and Bailie Arnold....

Charles H. Hurst, 89, of Kissee Mills, MO Charles Hurst died on Sat., July 6, 2019, at his residence with his family at his side. He was born on Jan. 15, 1930 in Cedar Creek, MO., to Obie and Elizabeth (Persinger) Hurst.    Charlie married Imogene on Sept. 15, 1948 in Pocahontas, AR. Together they moved to Sacramento, CA., where he worked for the Pacific Fruit Express Railroad.  In 1997 Charles retired and moved back to Kissee Mills, MO. In his younger years Charlie enjoyed...

Eudine Robb went to be with her Lord on Friday, June 28, 2019.  She was born January 22, 1930, to Kenneth Calvin and Jencie Betty Newman Williamson, in Udall, Kansas. Eudine dedicated her life to serving God and blessing those around her.  She wrote many poems and songs about her love for the Lord and loved to share them.   She was very proud of her family and heritage and loved to talk about family history.  She was also an avid quilter, designing many of her own...

Rosemary Ford Thompson, 84, of Branson, MO. Rosemary passed away on June 25, 2019 at her residence. She was born November 28, 1934 in Kansa City, KS., the daughter of Christopher Lopez and Timothy Torres Lopez. Rosemary volunteered at the Branson Hospital for 30 years, and in 2017, she  received a LifeTime Achievement Award from President Barack Obama for a Lifelong Commitment to Volunteer Service. She also enjoyed quilting at the Branson Senior Center for many years. Rosemary...

Iva Folck age 89 of Walnut Shade Missouri passed away Monday, June 24, 2019 in her home surrounded by loved ones. Iva was born on November 18, 1929, in Walnut Shade, MO.,  the daughter of Philip and Edna (Bilyeu) Cummings. As a teenager Iva worked at Brown Hotel as a waitress in Rockaway Beach, Missouri. She then married Bert Moore and move to Wichita Kansas, where she worked in the fashion department at Sears for 32 years. After the loss of her husband Bert Moore in 1992. Iva...