All Obituaries

Mickel Dell Aldridge of Highlandville, MO.  1957 ~ 2019 Mickel Dell Aldridge, 61, passed away on April 15, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO., surrounded by family and friends by his side.  Mickel had the most loving, kind and gentle heart. Mickel was born October 12, 1957 at Skaggs Hospital in Branson, MO., to Francis and Alice (Henson) Aldridge of Protem, MO.  On January 30, 1982 Mickel and Betty Coats were united in marriage in Protem, MO.  He was a 1975...

Charles B. Allgood, 64, of Forsyth, MO. Charles passed away on April 14, 2019 at Cox Medical Center in Branson. He was born on August 5, 1954 in Chicago Heights, IL, the son of Walton William Jr. and Jean (Thomason) Allgood. Charles married Susan Saalman on Nov. 3, 1973 at Faith United Protestant Church in Park Forest, IL. Charles graduated at the top of his paramedic training class, from Ingalls Memorial Hospital, Harvey, IL, receiving the gold stethoscope.  He was the first...

Judith Ann Alstatt, 77, of Taneyville, MO. No services have been scheduled at this time.

Jerry Alston Chandler 75, of Kissee Mills, MO., passed away on April 4, 2019., he was born Dec. 12, 1943, at Minden, LA., son of Isaac Bonnie and Inez (Alston) Chandler. Jerry was a member of Forsyth Church of Christ. He is preceded in death by his parents, and grandparents. Jerry is survived by his wife, Beth Chandler; stepdaughters, Deborah Stamatis and husband Steve and Diane Walton and husband Glen; brother-in-law, Jim Gleason and wife Julia; sister-in-law, Mary Skow and husband Loren;...

Juanita Shortt, 86, of Bradleyville, MO. Juanita Shortt passed away on Sat., March 23, 2019, at Forsyth, MO. She was born on March 16, 1933, at Bradleyville, MO., daughter of Clive and Mollie (Pierce) Williams. Juanita was a lifetime resident of Bradleyville, MO., and was a member of New Mansion General Baptist Church at Bradleyville. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, father of the children Kenneth Case, Scott Collins, and Larry Shortt; son, Denny Case; brother, Gene...

Margaret L. Williamson, 94, of Girard, IL.

Sally Jane Welter, 76 of Forsyth, MO., passed away on March 21, 2019, at Cox Medical Hospital in Branson, Mo.  She was born on November 18, 1942, in Chicago, IL., daughter of Gronway and Rose (McElroy) Williams. Sally married Nicholas Welter on February 12, 1972, in Lockport, IL. They moved to Forsyth, in December 1999. She enjoyed making candles and loved animals, especially Carl & PupPup. She was known for her cooking and was passionate about sharing her recipes with family...

Ruth Irene Lejsek, 93, resided in Wildwood, IL, formerly of Forsyth, MO, passed away peacefully March 19, 2019, at Advocate Condell Medical Center in Libertyville, IL. She was born April 17, 1925, in Chicago, IL to the late Earl Francis and Irene (Brindise) Kawell. Ruth is survived by her two sisters, Ella Jane Wilson and Diane Petlak; many nieces, nephews, great nieces, great nephews, and great-great nieces and great-great nephews. In addition to her parents, Ruth was preceded in death by...

Cecil Richard Clubb, 72 of Forsyth, Mo., passed away Sunday March 17, 2019 at his home. He was born December 24, 1946, in Cape Girardeau, Mo. to Cecil M. and Mary Salena (Lena) Withers Clubb. On April 7, 1998 he was united in marriage to Eunice Glee Collins. Richard was drafted into United States Army in 1966. While serving in Vietnam, he was wounded in action and returned home. Richard was the recipient of two Purple Hearts for his injuries during his tour of duty and as one friend...

Farris N. Bilyeu entered into his eternal life on March 14, 2019. He was known for being the hardest worker anyone knew, spending many years pouring concrete and cutting wood. When he wasn’t working, he was either hunting or fishing. Farris was the best Dad and PaPa, a great storyteller, rough and tough, but with a big heart and a friend to all. Farris was born on May 17, 1955. He was the son of Glen and Mickey Sanders Bilyeu. He is survived by his daughter Sandy Yocum and her...