All Obituaries

Vernon William Marler, 90, of Rueter. Vernon passed away on Mon., March 16, 2020.  He was born Sept. 8, 1929 in Cedar Creek, MO., son of Charlie and Elsie (Sisco) Marler, and remained a lifelong resident of Taney County. He married Henrietta Wyman on Dec. 27, 1948. Vernon was known to be quick with a laugh, quick to forgive, and quick with his unforgettable hugs. He lived life to the fullest right up to the end. He loved his God, family and friends. Vernon is survived by sons, David...

Mathew J. Baumgarner, 18, of Branson, MO. It is with great sadness that the family of Mathew James Baumgarner, born December 21, 2001, announces his passing on March 14, 2020. He was 18 years old. He was born and raised in Branson, MO, and for a short while lived in Monett, MO.  He attended Branson High School, where he graduated early, and was waiting to walk across the stage. He also attended Monett Junior High and High School. He was an avid basketball and football player. He...

Richard Lloyd Irali, 73, of Forsyth, MO., succumbed to the ravages of cancer on February 27, 2020 at Cox Medical Center, Branson, MO. He was born June 26, 1946, the son of Emil and Angela (Donofrio) Irali in Chicago, IL.  After graduation Richard served his country for 20 years in the United States Air Force.  He then worked as an electronics engineer/buyer for Motorola.  Richard is preceded in death by his parents.  He is survived by his wife, Earlamond (Kieren) of the...

Service information: Visitation will be held on Wed. Feb. 26 from 4:00 PM till 8:00 PM at the family residence, 9250 E. Hwy 76, Kirbyville. Graveside service will be held on Thur. Feb 27, at 1:00 PM at Edwards Cemetery, Kirbyville, MO.  Della Katherine Edwards Fisher was born on February 2 1931 to Remus Ruby Edwards and Cora Ellen Persinger Edwards in Powersite Missouri. Della was called to her heavenly home on February 23, 2020. She gave her life to Jesus as a young girl and has been...

Sidney Leon Coker, 78, of Highlandville. Sidney passed away on Mon. Feb. 18, 2020 at Cox South Medical Center, Springfield, MO. He was born on May 23, 1941 at Cedar Creek, MO., son of Bill and Mary (Pierce) Coker. Sidney was a longtime resident of Taney County, MO., He moved to Highlandville, in 1970, and worked at Sundance Ranch at Highlandville for 30 yrs, where he truly loved working with the miniature horses. Survivors include his niece Kay Adams and husband Dean of the home; children...

Justin L. Wehling, 47, of Forsyth, died unexpectedly Sunday February 16, 2020.  He was born in Pratt, KS., the son of Herbert D. Wehling and Nancy D. (Staats) Wehling. Justin is preceded in death by his birth father and grandparents and brother, Craig Alan Wehling.  He is survived by his mother and father Nancy and Bill Brush of Branson; wife, Staci Wehling, of the home; daughters Kaylee Bing and Kassidi (Wehling) Horner and husband Alex all of Forsyth; brother John Wehling and...

Margaret Annice Casselman, 87, of Kissee Mills, MO.  Margaret Annice Young Casselman was born October 27, 1932 in Rice County Minnesota, daughter of Leslie and Edith (Imm) Young.  She graduated from Fairbault, MN., High School in 1951. On January 16, 1995, she moved to Taney County, MO. Life was completely enjoyable. Margaret was an artist and wood carver. She did art and craft for 22 years, in Oklahoma, California, and Missouri.  Margaret’s artwork is all of the...

Marilyn Elizabeth Parsons, 85 of Forsyth, MO. Marilyn Parsons passed away on Jan. 25, 2020 in Springfield, MO. She was born on Aug. 15, 1934 at Flanagan, IL., daughter of Harvey and Anna (Bose) Brucker. She married Rodney R. Parsons Aug. 16, 1964. She had lived in Forsyth, MO of 40 years. She was a member of Community Presbyterian Church of Forsyth. She had worked at Justice McCullough law firm for 27 years. Marilyn is survived by her husband Rodney of the home; children,  Carla...

Lonnie David Birdwell, 66, of Taneyville, MO. Lonnie passed away on Sat. Jan. 11 at his residence. He was born on Dec. 3, 1953 at Branson, MO., son of Dave and Willie (Brown) Birdwell. Lonnie was a longtime resident of Taney County, MO. He had worked as a carpenter locally for many years. Survivors include his daughter, Leslie Birdwell of Nixa, MO.; grand-daughter, Lily Birdwell of Nixa; sisters, Chloeta Johnson and husband Charles of Walnut Shade, MO., and Lavelle Baeuerle and...

In loving memory of William Robert Myers, beloved husband, father, grandfather and great-grand father. Bill passed away on January 8, in the year of our Lord 2020, at his residence with his family at his side. He was born on October 22, 1941 in Boone, Iowa, son of William Robert Myers Sr. and Hazel Margaret (Williams) Myers. He is survived by his wife Rosalie of the home; daughters, Dawn Osborn and husband Adam of Kimberling City, MO., Kelly Ramsey and husband Jimmie of Fort Madison, IA.,...