All Obituaries

Edna P. Tate, 87, of Branson, passed away at the home of her daughter Wednesday November 13, 2019, surrounded by family.  She was born December 10, 1931 to John and Bessie Kinkade Hossler, in Drakesboro, Kentucky. Edna was a member of the MSC Baptist Convention.  She worked Civil Service positions with VA hospitals and clinics; the gift shop at Skaggs Hospital (Branson); and for Silver Dollar City in the White River Valley and Mutton Hollow sections. Edna was preceded in death by...

Chad Michael Yeary, 30, of Hollister. Chad Michael Yeary was born December 12, 1988 in Springfield, MO to Mike and Sherry (Braden) Yeary, and passed away November 3, 2019 in Beloit, Wisconsin. Survivors include his parents, Mike and Sherry Yeary of Forsyth, MO, sister, Myka Braschler and husband Andy of Forsyth, and Grandparents Richard and Kathryn Braden, of Bradleyville, MO. Visitation will be 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at Whelchel Grace Funeral Home in Forsyth on Saturday, Nov. 9th followed...

Val Ven Cope, 77 of Forsyth, MO. Val Ven Cope passed away on Thur., Oct. 10 at his residence. Val was born May 17, 1942 in Shattuck, OK., son of Virgil and Margaret (Fleming) Cope. Val was a longtime resident and contributor to many families, businesses, and communities in Taney County. Val moved to Taney County during high school and graduated from Forsyth High School. Soon after graduation, Val began his work in the excavation business, in a time that he would say was much...

Richard “Dick” Echols Scott was born at home to parents Seth Grant Scott and Winnifred Echols Scott, on November 2, 1929.  His immediate family included two sisters, Hortense Sullivan Vogel and Norine Farber, and three brothers, Harold, Doug and Dan. Dick excelled at all sports in primary school.  He attended Texas A&M University through the ROTC.  At A&M, Dick was a Golden Gloves Boxer and an honorable mention All-American football player.  After...

Carole Anne Heseman, 78, of Taneyville died in the Lord Saturday September 21, 2019, surrounded by her loving family.  She was born on September 19, 1941 in Sherman, TX, the daughter of Clifford Ronald and Doris Jayne (May) Johnson.  Carole married the love of her life, Gordon Walter Heseman June 13, 1964 in Friestatt, MO. Carole was preceded in death by her parents; and brother Ronald.  She is survived by her husband Gordon “Doc” Heseman; sons Walter Christian...

Lucy Wade, Lucy Wade, 67, passed away with her family by her side on Monday, August 26, 2019 at her home in Vail, Arizona.  She was born in Jonesboro, Arkansas to Loyd and Aileen (Heflin) Dever on July 19, 1952. Lucy is the most beautiful person I’ve ever known.  Lucy was a great friend and a loving person:  always thoughtful toward everyone around her, even to the end of her life -- apologizing for having the illness which would claim her life.  She helped others...

Baby Fred McCoy Wyatt, beloved son of Misty Dawn Sanders and Kenneth Paul Wyatt. The family will hold a private burial on Saturday August 24, 2019. 

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. ...