All Obituaries

Carol Ann Haraf, 79, of Forsyth, MO. Carol A. Haraf passed away on Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her residence in Forsyth, MO.  She was born October 13, 1939 in Chicago, IL, the daughter of James and Clara (Ondriska) Padorke. Carol and Chet were married June 12, 1960 in Chicago, IL.  They moved to Forsyth, MO in 1996. Carol was an avid fan of the Chicago Cubs and Chicago Bears.  She was a member of the Our Lady of the Ozarks Catholic Church.  She is survived by...

Betty Jean Gentle, 94 of Forsyth, MO. Betty Jean Gentle passed away on Jan. 30, 2019 at the Forsyth Nursing and Rehab. She was born Aug. 17, 1924, daughter of Bertha (Eastin) and James Ira Hodges, in Adair, IL. Betty was raised in Macomb, IL., she married James B. Gentle on Dec. 30, 1945, in San Diego, CA. Betty worked for Skaggs Hospital as a nurse’s aide, enjoyed playing bingo, and was a member of the Lions Club. She has been a resident of Taney County for 56 years. Survivors...

Linda (Combs) Jagears, 72 of Warsaw, MO. Linda Jagears was born on Feb. 27, 1946, to James Garland and Clara (Wood) Combs in Bradleyville, MO. She married Ronnie Jagears on May 21, 1963. Survivors include four children, Rhonda Meidema and husband John of Forsyth, MO., Randy Jagears and wife Gale of Eldon, MO., Ronnie Jagears and wife Connie of Seymour, MO., and Ramona and Shannon Starkey of Buffalo, MO.; 12 grandchildren and 16 great-grandchildren; Sisters, Marvis Hartman of Camas, WA.,...

Gilbert Davis, 70, of Kissee Mills, Mo. Gilbert Davis passed away on Tuesday, January 15, 2019 at Cox Medical Center, Branson.  He was born July 21, 1948 in Sacramento, CA., son of Joseph E. and Vertie Iona (Persinger) Davis.  Gilbert was an Army Veteran having served during the Vietnam War. He was a longtime resident of Taney County. He did carpentry work locally for many years. Survivors include children, Melissa Braden, Jamie Davis and wife Jade, Mary Eakin and husband...

Robert Ludewig, 73, of Kirbyville, MO Robert Lyle Ludewig passed away on Jan. 10, 2019, at Cox Medical Center South, in Springfield, MO.  He was born in Freeport, IL., on Dec. 24, 1945 son of Fred and Ruth (Welp) Ludewig. Robert and his wife Maryjane moved to Taney County in 2003. He worked for Taney County Road Bridge in Forsyth, MO., for several years. Enjoying his time outdoors, he liked to garden, and go fishing. Robert liked to take back road adventures, and share these with his...

Richard C. Ward of Forsyth, Mo. died Wednesday January 2, 2019 at his home of natural causes. He was born August 25, 1929 in Kansas City, Mo. He was the eldest son of Ernest and Louise (Stewart) Ward. Richard grew up in Sharon Springs, Ks. where his family was prominent in the community. He returned to Kansas City to finish high school, but at 17, following a family tradition, Richard proudly became a member of the United States Marine Corps. Richard served with distinction in Korea where...

Benjamin Earl Waldbuser of Kissee Mills, MO died Saturday, December 29, 2018, of natural causes, at his residence. He was born April 3, 1941 in Peoria, Illinois. His parents were Benjamin John and Henrietta Isabelle (Widmer) Waldbuser. After his high school graduation, Benjamin moved to the East coast and was a radio engineer. He returned to Illinois and became a telecommunicator for the Illinois State Police. On August 6, 1967 he married Margaret Thompson, RN, at Urbana, Illinois. They...

Vance Lewis Cornett, 89 of Cedar Creek, MO Vance Cornett passed away on Dec. 26, 2018 in Springfield, MO., he was born on Sept. 2, 1929, son of Henry and Millie (Parrish) Cornett. Vance spent his entire lifetime in Taney County. He had worked for the Forsyth Lumber company. Vance was preceded in death by his parents and 2 brothers. He is survived by his sister, Millie Gwendola Cornett of Cedar Creek, MO.; friends, Bill and Regina Lawrence and Maurice and Gwen Anna all of Cedar Creek,...

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...