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Beverly Robertson - October 26, 1968 - May 05, 2024

Departed: 05/05/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Beverly Kay Robertson, 55, Mountain Grove, passed away Sunday, May 5, 2024 at Birch Pointe .

She was born October 26, 1968 in Springfield, Missouri the daughter of Francis and Fern (Evans) Robertson. She was preceded in death by her mother in 2014.

Beverly was a healthcare consultant with Phoenix Home Health and Hospice. She enjoyed traveling, scrapbooking, taking pictures, beauty treatments and shopping. She loved spending time with her grandkids, especially taking them fishing. She was a kind and loving mother and nana and will be missed by her family and many friends.

She is survived by a daughter, Bailey Adler and her husband B.J; a son, Blaine Halford and his wife Colbee; her father, Francis Robertson; four grandchildren, Maddox, Jackson, Ella, and Maverick; a brother, Wayne Robertson and his wife Stephani; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am, Friday, May 10, 2024 at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will follow at Rock Springs Cemetery, north of Mountain Grove.

No visitation is planned.

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Betty Jean Orr - June 08, 1937 - May 03, 2024

Departed: 05/03/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Betty Jean Orr, 86, Fordland, passed away Friday, May 3, 2024 at Glenwood Healthcare, Seymour.

She was born June 8, 1937 in Viola, Arkansas the daughter of the late Floyd and Edna (Marchant) McCandlis. She was united in marriage September 30, 1955 in Viola, Arkansas to Calvin C. Orr. He preceded her in death in 2012. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Jones and her husband Jim; a son, Teddy Orr; and her daughter-in-law, Coralynn Orr.

Betty was a homemaker and had worked as a cook at Fordland Schools. She was a member of Mount Gillian Baptist Church south of Fordland and the Eastern Star. She enjoyed cooking and baking for her family and friends and was known for her fried chicken and chocolate chip cookies, you never left her home hungry. She also enjoyed spending time with and taking care of her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was a kind and loving wife, mother and grandmother and will be missed by her family and many friends.

She is survived by a son, Doug Orr; a daughter, Tresia Davis and her husband David; six grandchildren, Cody and his wife Megan, Nikita, Briana and her husband Josh, Trisha and her husband Phillip, Megan and her husband Dion, and Jordan; ten great-grandchildren, Aeryn, Lexi, Jacob and his wife Christina, William, Maddie, Taryn, Bristal, Austin, Dion, and Calvin; a brother, Neal McCandlis and his wife Wilma, Viola, AR; a sister, Helen Peel, Mountain Home, AR; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm, Thursday, May 9, 2024 at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will follow at Mount Olive Cemetery, north of Rogersville.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 pm. Wednesday, May 8, 2024 at the funeral home.

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William T. "Bill" Hart - March 22, 1936 - May 01, 2024

Departed: 05/01/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: William Thomas Hart, 88, Springfield, passed away Wednesday, May 1, 2024 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield.

He was born March 22, 1936, in Rockford, Illinois the son of the late Martin and Mercedes (McWilliams) Hart. He was united in marriage November 26, 1982 in Moline, Illinois to Shirley D. Thomas. He was also preceded in death by a granddaughter, Jessie Ussery, a great-grandson, Zaden Thomas, a brother, Ray Hart, and a sister, JoAnn Sievertsen.

Bill started his "career' at a young age selling newspapers outside of St. Anthony's Church in Davenport, Iowa. He shared with his children about his days serving as a busboy at Bishop's Cafeteria, working before he was actually of legal age to do so and enjoyed being employed at Wagner Printing for a number of years, working on the sports section.

He was a U.S. Navy veteran where he learned his trade as an electrician and worked the majority of his years as a Master Electrician through the union.

Bill and his wife Shirley moved from Illinois and bought Hart's Twin Island Market in Blue Eye, Missouri. He loved being a part of that small community. They moved to Springfield where he was a member of the Knights of Columbus for a number of years and a faithful member of St. Agnes Church. He enjoyed coaching his children's Little League baseball and football teams, playing golf, boating and dancing. After retirement he enjoyed helping with the Knights of Columbus bingo night and serving the underprivileged through the Saint Vincent de Paul Society.

In his younger days, no one could out work Bill. He worked hard and did it joyfully. This is something he passed on to his kids. He was always quick with a smile, quick with a laugh and had a welcoming spirit. He loved his family dearly, but wouldn’t spare them his opinion. In his later days he got more introspective, never missing a chance to tell the family how much he loved them and appreciated them.

Bill has his eternal reward, no more walkers, no more pill’s or shot’s, no more pain. Don’t cry for him, he has gone home. If we cry it is just for us because we miss him.

He is survived by his wife Shirley; three sons, Michael Hart and his wife Joan, William Martin Hart and his wife Kim, and Shane Thomas and his wife Amy; three daughters, Dianna Mulheron and her husband Rick, Mary Claire Summers and her husband Bill, and Claudine Huenergardt; eleven grandchildren, nine great-grandchildren, and many other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 10:00 - 11:00 am, Monday, May 6, 2024 with a funeral mass following at 11:00 am at Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Springfield under the direction of J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville.

Burial, with full military honors will be held at 10:00 am, Tuesday, May 7, 2024 at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Springfield.

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LaVon Bitting - February 21, 1931 - April 17, 2024

Departed: 04/17/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Rowena LaVon Bitting, 93, Rogersville passed away at 1:48 a.m., Wednesday, April 17, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

She was born February 21, 1931 in Jerico Springs, Missouri the daughter of the late Archie and Geneva (Moore) Booher. She was united in marriage on December 17, 1954 in Tahlequah, Oklahoma to Watie “Corky” Bitting. Following 54 years of marriage, he preceded her in death in 2009. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Bessie Blackwell, and grandchildren, Catherine Bitting and Aaron Smith.

LaVon graduated from Stockton High School in 1949. She was a homemaker, Licensed Practical Nurse and a member of Henderson Baptist Church. She enjoyed reading, watching her chickens and her bird feeders. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by four sons, Thomas Bitting, Strafford; Rollin ‘Bud’ Bitting and wife Donna, Grand Junction, CO; Dale Bitting and wife Elaine, Lonoke, Ark; Charles “Chuck” Bitting and wife Carol, Marble Falls, Ark; a daughter, Laura Bitting, Rogersville; eight grandchildren, Christy Bitting, Travis Bitting and wife Krista, Justin Bitting and wife Samantha, Mia Waldo and Andy Giljum, Richard Venable, Tim Smith, Eric Jordan, and Erin Rains and husband Mike; great-grandchildren; Shelby, Rylee, Kayden, Addyson, Noah, Dalton, Eva Mae, Everett, and Ryker; and many other relatives and friends.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, April 25, 2024, at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will follow in Omer Cemetery, Stockton.

Visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Wednesday, April 24, 2024 in the funeral home.

If desired, memorial donations may be made to the Omer Cemetery Association, c/o Gail Davis, 9560 E. Highway Y, Stockton, MO 65785.

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Delores Masterson - January 21, 1944 - March 30, 2024

Departed: 03/30/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Delores Ann Masterson, 80, Springfield, passed away Saturday, March 30, 2024 in Cox South Medical Center, Springfield.

She was born January 21, 1944 in Pedelo, Missouri, the daughter of the late Manes and Jewell (Davis) Stafford. She was united in marriage November26, 1965 in Rogersville to Allen K. Masterson. He preceded her in death in 2020. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Ashley in 2013, a brother, Darrell Stafford, and a sister, Janice Pickel.

Delores enjoyed road trips to the west, watching NBA basketball, horse racing, Mexican Villa, talking on the phone with family and friends, and Casey’s fishing stories and pictures. She loved warm and sunny days, but her greatest love was spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She was a great wife, sister, aunt, mother and grandmother and will be greatly missed. She was a member of Sunset Church of Christ in Springfield.

She is survived a daughter, Kelly May, a son, Casey Masterson and his wife Johanna, six grandchildren, Wyatt, Jackson, Savanna, Kennedy, Brittney, and Chelsea, two brothers, Keith Stafford and his wife Debbie, and Kyle Stafford and his wife Mali, two brothers-in-law, Jim “Bat” Masterson and his wife Theresa, and Larry Masterson and his wife Debbie, a sister-in-law, Nancy Ruyle and her husband Charlie, four nieces, Shannon Stafford, Tara Stafford-Spyres, Lindsey Wheatley, and Kayla Pickel; two nephews, Darrin Stafford, and Kyle Stafford, II; thirteen great-nieces and nephews, several cousins and many other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m., Saturday, April 6, 2024 with funeral services following at 1:00 p.m. at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will follow at White Oak Cemetery, east of Rogersville.

Memorial donations may be made in Delore’s memory to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, 1972 Innerbelt Business Center Dr, St. Louis, MO 63114 or St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

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Kurt Sloan - December 17, 1955 - March 22, 2024

Departed: 03/22/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Kurt E. Sloan, 68, of Rogersville, Missouri, a proud Marine, loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by family on Friday, March 22, 2024.

He was born on December 17, 1955 in Pomona, California to William "Bill" and Lura Jean Sloan.

Kurt's life was a testament to his unwavering dedication and love for his country and family. His journey began with his honorable service in the United States Marine Corp, where he served with distinction in the First Battalion in San Diego, California from January 5, 1973 to September 9, 1975. His bravery and commitment to duty were evident throughout his service, reflecting his deep-rooted patriotism and love for his country.

Beyond his service in the Marines, Kurt found profound joy in his roles as a son, brother, husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. He cherished every moment spent with his family.

He met and married Kathy Pendergraft on July 24, 2004 and shared a lifetime of love and companionship with his wife, who stood by his side through every triumph and challenge. Theirs was a partnership built on mutual respect, love, and unwavering support, a beacon of strength for their family.

He is also survived by his wife, Kathy; his father, William "Bill" Sloan, of Rogersville, MO. his children, Michael and Dehonna Shields, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, Kimberly Sloan, William "Willie" Sloan, and Joseph Sloan, all of Oklahoma, his grandchildren, Kylee and Andrew Hemphill, of Toney, Alabama, and Tim and Alicia Shields, of Siloam Springs, Arkansas, his great-grandchildren, Aiden Swank, Declan Swank, and Sydney Shields, his sister, Shawnna Barreiro of Aurora Colorado.

He was proceeded in death by his mother, Lura Jean, his brother, Donald Anthony, and his sister Teresa Bittick.

Kurt enjoyed life. He was a member of the Henderson Lodge No: 477 in Rogersville, Missouri. He loved visiting with family and friends, his beloved fur babies, fishing, horseback riding, attending Spyder Rally’s, and enjoying the tranquility of front porch sitting while studying his bible or listening to an array of music. He also never missed an opportunity to enjoy one of Doyle Brooks' special cocktails with friends.

Kurt's life was a reflection of honor, courage, and sacrifice, and his legacy will forever be treasured by those who know him. A true American patriot, he leaves a lasting impact on his county and loved ones.

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Though Kurt may have taken his final salute, his spirit will continue to inspire and guide those who were fortunate enough to know him. May he rest in eternal peace, knowing that his legacy of love, courage, and patriotism will live on in the hearts of all who were touched by his remarkable life.

To honor Kurt's life a visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Wednesday, March 27, 2024 with a funeral service following at 12:00 pm at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at White Chapel Memorial Gardens, Springfield.

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Steve Wilson - June 24, 1947 - March 11, 2024

Departed: 03/11/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Steve Earl Wilson, 76, Rogersville, passed away Monday, March 11, 2024, after a short illness, surrounded by loving family and friends.

He was born on June 24, 1947 in Springfield, Mo, the son of Bonabeth (Mallonee) and Don Wilson. David Andrews, Steve’s step-father, played an important role in him becoming the wonderful man that he was. He was the grandson of Leta (Fulton) and Roy Mallonee.

He was preceded in death by his Grandparents, Roy and Leta Mallonee, his father, Don Wilson, and his dear step-father, David Andrews.

Steve was a 1965 graduate of Rogersville H.S. and was active in Vo. Ag., shop classes, and band. He loved to play his clarinet and harmonica. In 1967 he was drafted into the US Army for two years and served in Vietnam for one year as a combat engineer, clearing land mines and building roads for the troops. He cared deeply for the innocent people of Vietnam.

Steve worked on anything from Caterpillars to push mowers and loved every gas smelling part! He was also an excellent welder. Antique tractors and steam engines were his passion and he was a favorite at the Steam Engine Shows. Family and God were Steve’s heart and reason for living. He was an active member of the Glendale Christian Church, where he loved to help as a Sunday School teacher for the little ones, who in turn, loved him dearly. Helping people and sharing Christ’s love and kindness was his witness since he was a young boy.

He was especially close to his son Walker – the joy of his life. He was so proud of the fine young man Walker is becoming and was overjoyed about Walker’s Christian walk with our Savior – Jesus Christ.

He is survived by his son, Walker and his wife Alyssa, who will soon have Steve’s first grandson, Cannon Stephen; his mother, Bonabeth Andrews, (99), his sister, Janet Beck and her husband Ken, his brother, Bart Andrews and his wife Julie, and niece, Vanessa Richardson and her husband Mike, sons Justin Hawkins and his wife Alyssa, Nathan Hawkins and his wife Monica, and Jason Hawkins and Maura, nine grandchildren, Noah, Elam, Kyler, Breelynn, Scarle, Bri, Willow, Aidan, and Atticus.

The family is so grateful for all the acts of kindness and prayers during this difficult time.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Monday, March 18, 2024 with a funeral service following at 1:00 pm at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Holland Cemetery, Rogersville.

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Verlyne Starr - July 20, 1936 - March 10, 2024

Departed: 03/10/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Verlyne Rae Starr, 87, Rogersville, died March 10, 2024 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield.

Lynn was born July 20, 1936 in De Smet, South Dakota, to Gerald and Hazel Lembke.

A very intelligent and hardworking student, she completed two grades in a single year during elementary school and went on to earn a Bachelor’s degree and worked for years as a teacher.

Lynn married Bob in 1969. In addition to being a loving wife and a devoted mother, she was an exceptionally talented cook. She enjoyed gardening and canning, and made countless batches of dill pickles, tomato juice, and other canned foods. It was not unusual for Lynn to serve meals for her family in which most of the food on the table was home grown.

Religious faith played a central role in Lynn’s life. She was an active member of the Messiah Lutheran Church congregation in Springfield, Missouri. In addition, she served for decades as a volunteer and leader in women’s Lutheran organizations and synods.

Lynn loved to travel. Along with Bob, she visited Germany, Ireland, and Scotland. She also made two trips to Eastern Europe, including once to the Soviet Union and a later journey to Russia. After Bob retired, the two traveled throughout the United States and spent many winters as “snowbirds” in south Texas. Two trips to Alaska were a highlight of these adventures.

Lynn demonstrated perseverance and balance in her approach to life. She will be remembered for her compassion, courage, and wit.

She is survived by her husband, Bob, and her two sons, Brian Nordlund and Clint Starr.

The Celebration of Life for Lynn will be held on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at 11 a.m., at Messiah Lutheran Church, 925 E Seminole St, Springfield, MO.

The interment of Lynn’s cremains will occur at De Smet Cemetery in her hometown of De Smet, South Dakota.

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Joe Galloway - May 22, 1937 - March 05, 2024

Departed: 03/05/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Joe Dean Galloway, 86, Fordland, was born May 22, 1937 to Jake and Chestine (Kelly) Galloway in Springfield, Missouri. He went on to his heavenly home while on the farm with his family by his side on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024.

Joe married Ivyonn (Jones) Galloway on her 18th birthday, September 2, 1956. Since then, they have spent the last 67 years raising three children, working, farming, and leading the next generation of agriculturalists through the local 4-H program.

Anyone who has visited with Joe has heard many stories of his work years at the Phillips 66 Filling Station in Rogersville or Lily-Tulip in Springfield. He worked at Lily-Tulip for 31 years before he retired due to medical reasons. When he was not working, Joe enjoyed many activities with his wife, including roller skating, in their younger years, and gardening. Later, Joe turned to woodworking and embroidery, as well as visiting with anyone who would listen.

Joe was a very passionate man, especially about his faith in the Lord, and he would often share how good the Lord has been to him throughout his life here on earth. He was baptized at the age of 19 and was a deacon in the church for 62 years. He was kind, loving, and helpful to anyone who needed it.

He is survived by his wife, Ivyonn; his son, Jody Galloway; grandchildren Jody Jr. “JJ” Galloway and his wife Heather, great-grandchildren Kayden and Jayce; Jessica (Galloway) Paselk and her husband Craig, great-grandchildren Seeley and Waylynn, and Josh Galloway and wife Kallie; his daughter, Penny (Galloway) McDermott and her husband Jim; grandchildren Zachary McDermott and Victoria McDermott; his son, Phillip Galloway and his wife Pam; grandchildren Savannah (Galloway) Westerfield and her husband Jayme, great-grandchild Connor, Jake Galloway and his wife Fiona, and Sarah (Galloway) Mahajan and her husband Nitish, several nieces, nephews, many other relatives and friends.

Joe came from a small family and married into a large family. He always considered his wife’s family to be his very own. He was also survived by his brother-in-law Clyde Jones, sister-in-law LeEtta McCroskey, brother-in-law Garrel O’Connor, and sister-in-law Doris Jones.

He was preceded in death by his parents, his sister and brother-in-law, Thelma and Cecil Ray Grier; his mother- and father-in-law, Ulva and Viola Jones; his brother-in-law, Cecil Jones; his sister-in-law, Marsella O’Connor; his sister-in-law, Nora Mae Jones; his sister and brother-in-law, May and Clyde Harris, his brother-in-law Hobert McCroskey; and his niece, Carol Short.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Saturday, March 9, 2024 with funeral services following at 12:00 p.m. at J.D. Lee & Sons Funeral Home in Rogersville, Missouri. Burial will follow at Galloway Cemetery in Springfield.

Memorial donations may be made to Galloway Cemetery, c/o Becky Galloway, 892 Goldstone Court, Springfield, MO 65809.

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Ken Lawson - October 28, 1936 - March 03, 2024

Departed: 03/03/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Kenneth W. Lawson, 87, of Springfield, was born October 28, 1936, and peacefully departed this life on March 3, 2024, at his home.

Ken began his incredible life journey in Fordland, where he was born to Herbert E. and Nellie R. (Slack) Lawson. While attending Fordland schools, he began a number of lifelong friendships and met the girl who would become his wife, Carolyn Sue Lea. Ken and Carolyn married on June 7, 1957. They enjoyed nearly 65 years together before Carolyn passed on April 18, 2022.

Ken worked in a number of fields before finding just the right fit. After graduating from Fordland High School, Ken traveled to the Pacific Northwest to harvest fruit. He could type at a blazing speed on a manual typewriter, so for a quite a while he earned a living as a highly skilled typewriter repairman. Ken then went on to serve many years as a firefighter with the Springfield Fire Department and was stationed at what is now the Historic Fire Station No. 2, on Commercial Street. As his family grew from one son to three, Ken moved into fire equipment sales, which offered a more family-friendly work schedule. Eventually, Ken and Carolyn decided to determine their own futures and opened Kenco Fire Equipment in 1983 on St. Louis Street. After enjoying a successful career, Ken retired in 2009, when ownership of the family business passed to their three sons, Greg, Bruce and John.

Ken was a sixty-year member of Henderson Lodge No. 477 and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine Temple. He loved his family, music, traveling with Carolyn and keeping a strong connection with his lifelong friends. They all got together at least once a week to share a meal and tales of their latest adventures. After Ken learned his life’s journey was nearly complete, he hosted two more joy-filled dinner parties for his closest friends, the last week before he died.

In addition to his parents and wife, Ken was preceded in death by brothers Ivan, Homer and Blaine Lawson; daughter-in-law Maudie Ann Lawson; and grandchildren Sarah, Elizabeth and John Wayne Lawson.

He is survived by three sons, Greg and his wife Jan, Bruce and his wife Andrea, and John and his wife Tanya, all of Springfield; five grandchildren Emily, Jacob, Michelle, Kristen and Jack; two brothers, Ed and Wayne Lawson; two sisters, Shirley Branstetter and Carol Kincaid; and many other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Friday, March 8, 2024 with a funeral service following at 12:00 pm at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will follow at Fordland Cemetery in Fordland.

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Ronnie Fowler - June 15, 1959 - February 29, 2024

Departed: 02/29/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Ronnie Fowler, 64 of Republic, Missouri passed away Thursday, February 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family, after nearly a three-year battle with ALS.

He was born June 15, 1959 in Springfield, Missouri the son of Geralee and Rosella (Campbell) Fowler. He was united in marriage July 22, 1978 to Patty Ann Rowden. He was preceded in death by his father, Geralee Fowler, and his brother Jerry Fowler.

Ronnie was a Safety Manager specializing in MSHA and safety in the aggregate business for 40 plus years. He never lacked in making an impact on people and gaining new friends everywhere he went. He enjoyed playing golf, spending time with his family, playing board games, hunting and camping, and was a Strat-O-Matic Fanatic. He was a wonderful husband, son, brother, dad, and papa and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Patty; two Sons. Dusty Fowler and his wife Mallory; Matt Fowler and his wife Cassie; five grandchildren, Logan, Luca, Raylee, Mia, and Izy; his mother, Rosella Fowler, his brother, Gene Fowler, a sister-in-law, Brenda Fowler, his father and mother-in-law, Pat and Virginia Rowden, two brothers and sisters-in-law, Rick and Grace Rowden, and Steve and Trudy Rowden; several nieces, nephews, and many other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Monday, March 4, 2024 at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at the funeral home. Burial will follow at Pembina Cemetery, Rogersville.

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Sally Jo (Pettey) Smith - July 08, 1938 - February 24, 2024

Departed: 02/24/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Sally Jo (Pettey) Smith, 85, Rogersville, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Copper Rock Village, Rogersville.

She was born July 8, 1938 in Spokane, Washington the daughter of the late Eugene and Anna (Walsh) Pettey. She was united in marriage on March 2, 1957 in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho to Wendell E. Smith. Following 56 years of marriage, he preceded in death in 2013. She was also preceded in death by a son, Kevin Smith, and a great-grandson, Caden Smith.

Sally was raised in Missoula, Montana and attended Loyola Sacred Heart School. She was a devoted Oncology nurse, caring for patients for 25 years at St. John’s Hospital. After retirement, Sally traveled the world with her sister Marsha, along with family vacations to Florida and the lake. She was dedicated to her family and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She will be missed by her family and friends.

She is survived by two daughters, Wendy Edwards and husband Charles, and Jennifer Smith and Greg Roach; two sons, Jason Smith and wife Lori; and Kelly Smith and wife Shellie; a brother, Charles “Sandy” Pettey and his wife Janet; a sister, Marsha Carter; nine grandchildren, Derek Edwards and wife Jessica; Justin Roach and his wife Kristy, Cory, Cody and Cole Smith; Jenna Haden and her husband Logan; , Jansen, Matthew and Jordan Smith; eight great-grandchildren, Brady and Zoey Edwards, Jase Roach and Emery Pendergrass, Lincoln, Levi, and Lukas Haden; and Josiah Smith, several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Saturday, March 2, 2024 with a funeral service following at 12:00 pm at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will follow at Smith Cemetery, Rogersville. The family request memorial donations to American Cancer Society, 5711 S. Kings Ave, Springfield, MO 65810

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Robin L. Arment - May 11, 1953 - February 24, 2024

Departed: 02/24/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Robin Lynn Arment, 70, Rogersville, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center, Springfield.

He was born May 11, 1953 in Payette, Idaho.

Robin was a laborer in various industries, including roofing, lumberyards to name a few. He appreciated good cooking, watching movies, and being with his family. He was a loving brother and friend and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by four sisters, Alice Huchinson and her husband George; Dollie Obanion and her husband Dennis; Crystal Pacheco, and Elizabeth Caplinger and her husband Steve; a son, Adam Arment; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 1 - 2:00 pm, Wednesday, February 28, 2024 at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will follow at Miller Lassley Cemetery, south of Rogersville.

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Reba Perry - April 18, 1951 - February 14, 2024

Departed: 02/14/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Reba Jane Perry, 72, was born April 18, 1951, in Springfield, Missouri to Willma May Harris-Long & Walter Long Jr. She passed peacefully in her sleep on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 after a long fight with Dementia/Alzheimer’s.

Reba married Charles O. Perry on July 14, 1968 and built a beautiful home on Farm Road 186 in Rogersville, Missouri, where they would raise their three boys and enjoyed having many family events. She loved sitting in her rope porch swing reading a book and looking at the beautiful field in front of her home.

Reba was an artist in her own right with her love of sewing, rug hooking, woodworking and painting. She loved being outdoors at the lake with family & friends. She lived in Rogersville her whole life graduating from Logan-Rogersville Schools and attending Drury University. She worked for Cox Health Systems as an EKG technician for over seventeen years.

She is survived by her former husband of 30 years, Charles O. Perry; her son, Charles O. “Bee” Perry, Jr. and his wife Michelle; grandchildren Brooke Perry and fiancé Manny, and Brett; her son, Lee Perry and his wife Beth, and grandsons Chase, Cole and his wife Shelby, great-granddaughter Briley Grace; her son, Chad Perry and his wife Leyla; grandchildren Weston and Chayla Perry, Jensen and fiancé Austin, and children Tristan, Dawson and Whitley, Trey and Gabby Massengale.

Her grandchildren were one of her greatest blessings who called her Beebay / Beeba. She is also survived by her brother, Gary Long and his wife Shirley; her sister, Norma Kastner and her husband Matt; a close cousin her “other sister” Jan Holman-Long; her sister-n-Law, Patsy Applegate; several nieces, nephews, cousins, former in laws and friends she called family.

Reba is proceeded in death by her parents, Wilma and Walter Long Jr., two brothers, Steven and Richard Long; a niece, Janeane Long; a nephew, Mark Long; and a great-niece, Jessica Simmerman; and her grandparents that she spoke of often and had many fond memories of.

The family would like to extend their gratitude to the caring staff at The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek & Seasons Hospice for taking amazing care of her near the end of one amazing life well lived.

A celebration of Life/Visitation will be held from 6 – 8 p.m., Thursday, February 22, 2024 at Mentor Baptist Church, Rogersville. A private family burial will be held at a future date.

Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or at www.stjude.org or Wounded Warrior Project, P.O. Box 758516, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8516 or at www.woundedwarriorproject.org.

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Ray Chaffin - December 07, 1930 - February 11, 2024

Departed: 02/11/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Ray Chaffin, 93 of Rogersville, Missouri, died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, February 11, 2024.

He was born December 7, 1930 in Sparta, Missouri the son of the late James and Alice (Potter) Chaffin.

He was raised on a farm outside of Rogersville, Missouri where he graduated from Sparta High School in 1948. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean Conflict and upon leaving the Army he married Edith M. Murphy to whom he was married to for 62 years before her death in 2019. He went to work for Kraft Food Company in 1955 and in 1988 he took early retirement to be a full-time cattle rancher and farmer. He loved fishing, family reunions, and the game of horseshoes at which he excelled. He was a member of the local VFW Post 3404. He and his late wife Edith also loved traveling to Branson, Silver Dollar City and to see the country music shows.

He attended Elm Grove Methodist Church for years and was a follower of Jesus Christ. The family is comforted by the fact he is now reunited with his loved ones who have gone on to paradise.

He is proceeded in death by his parents, his wife, Edith, sisters LuAnn and Mildred, brothers Randford, Willard, and Charles, two siblings who died at birth, and a granddaughter, Katherine Helen Chaffin.

He is survived by his four sons, Carl Ray Chaffin and his wife Margaret of Memphis Tennessee, Michael Glenn Chaffin and his wife Nancy of Humble, Texas, J.B. Chaffin and his wife Deanna of Fordland, Missouri, and Jody Don Chaffin and his wife Angela of Springfield, Missouri; eleven grandchildren, seven great-grandchildren and many other relatives and friends. A visitation will be held from 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 17, 2024 with a funeral service following at 1:00 pm at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial, with full military honors, will follow at Roller Cemetery, Rogersville

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Sharon Phipps - July 21, 1943 - January 29, 2024

Departed: 01/29/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm, Monday, February 5, 2024 at Missouri State Veterans Cemetery, Springfield under the direction of J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville.

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Dr. Gary Spragg - November 29, 1943 - January 27, 2024

Departed: 01/27/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Gary Addison Spragg, 80 years old, was born on November 29, 1943, in Waynesberg, Pennsylvania. He came to Missouri during high school with his parents, Loreen and Dr. Robert Spragg. Robert started Spragg Veterinary Clinic in Rogersville in 1959.

He attended the University of Missouri (MU) in Columbia, MO, as an undergraduate, where he completed the necessary requirements to enter MU's College of Veterinary Medicine by the age of 20. He graduated from veterinary school in 1968 and came to work with his father in Rogersville. He loved being a veterinarian and took great pride in always being there for his clients and their animals.

Gary met Vicki Jaegar while in veterinary school and married her in 1967. The two spent their first couple of years in different spots after he was drafted into the Army. Those first couple of years also brought along the couple’s two children, Michael and Susan. After leaving the Army, Gary brought his family back to Rogersville and re-joined Spragg Veterinary Clinic, where he worked until the end of 2023.

Family was always first for Gary and Vicki. When Gary lost Vicki to cancer in 1996, he picked up all the things she would do. Vicki loved Christmas time, and Gary made sure that Christmas remained a large celebration for the family.

Gary married Dixie Jean in 1999. Gary and Dixie, both widowed, had established families. The Spragg side of that union would like to extend our heartfelt thanks to the Jean side for all they did in helping care for Gary. Gary also placed a high value on helping the community. It would be impossible for us to name everyone in the surrounding community who has contributed to helping Gary, especially over the past couple of years. We are grateful for your kindness. We do wish to extend our gratitude to Dr. Alec Carroll for all he has done since joining the clinic, Lesley Griffin for her years of assistance to Gary, and The Oaks Cottage’s caring staff in Ozark.

Gary is survived by his wife Dixie, his son, Michael Spragg and his wife, Jessica, and their children, Zachary and Elleigh; his daughter, Susan German and her husband, Gary, and their children, Samuel and Thomas, and grandson Bennett; his brother, Randall Spragg and his wife, Lisa, and their children Lauren Wakeman and her husband, Bert, and Jeff. Bonus family members include Debbie Larsen and her husband Jack; Keith Jean and his wife, Melissa, their children Jason Jean, and Kylee Norwood and her husband Eric, and grandchildren, Kynlee, Ty, and Ellee Norwood; and Jeff Jean and his wife Jill.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 1:00 pm, Saturday, February 3, 2024 with a funeral service following at 1:00 pm at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will follow at Rivermonte Memorial Gardens in Springfield. Memorial donations may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105 or In Time Of Need Foundation, CFO Attn: Finance Dept., PO Box 8960, Springfield, MO 65801

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Beulah Lassley - February 28, 1942 - January 22, 2024

Departed: 01/22/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Beulah Faye Lassley, 81, Fordland, passed away Monday, January 22, 2024 at her home.

She was born February 28, 1942 in Sparta, Missouri the daughter of the late Lee and Mable (Moses) Barr. She was united in marriage August 24, 1962 to C. William “Bill” Lassley. She was also preceded in death by two sons, Kelly and Ron Lassley; a grandson, Tyler Lassley, a brother, Jim Bob Barr, and a sister Anna Parker.

Beulah was a homemaker and loved taking care of her family. She was a member of Union Hill Baptist Church near Oldfield, was a great cook and enjoyed collecting Barbie dolls, angels, buying clothes, and collecting spoons from her traveling’s with her husband Bill. She was a wonderful wife, mother, sister and grandma and will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Bill; two sons, Dennis Lassley and his wife Flor, and Gary Lassley; seven grandchildren, William, Branden, Victoria, Michelle, Carson, Cameron, and Kelsy; four great-grandchildren, Leah, Gracie, Tyler, and Sloane; a brother, Bill Barr, two sisters, Louella Rains, and Janie Ussery; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 - 1:00 pm, Friday, January 26, 2024 with funeral following at 1:00 pm at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will follow at Miller Lassley Cemetery, south of Rogersville.

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Sally Staley - June 25, 1953 - January 15, 2024

Departed: 01/15/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Sally Leigh Staley, 70, Rogersville, passed away Monday, January 15, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her family.

She was born June 25, 1953 in Leavenworth, Kansas the daughter of the late Leonard and Mary Staley.

Sally loved to play her guitar and was good at it; even wrote some music that she sent in to artists. She joined the Naval Academy October 27, 1975 at the age of 22. She served in various locations before her final assignment in Hawaii and retired from active-duty July 8, 1985. She went on to work at Tesoro BHP refinery in Hawaii until she retirement in 2012. She loved living in Hawaii and hated to leave so many of her friends. Afterall; they were her family away from home. But she retired earlier than she had originally planned to move to Rogersville, Missouri to be closer to her sister Becky and her Nieces and Nephews. While back in Missouri she had lots of fun going to the casinos. She especially loved her Tennessee Titans and placing bets on sports in general. It is safe to say that a few of the family members may have acquired a gambling problem. But when it came to cooking for her family or big family gatherings; you were guaranteed to get some amazing food! Sally had fought and beaten cancer a few years back; but unfortunately, it had recently returned and took her before she had a chance to fight back. She loved her family and friends fiercely - If anyone needed anything at all and she was able, she had your back, no questions asked. Sally will be missed by many!

No services are planned at this time.

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David Davidson, Sr. - October 10, 1952 - January 07, 2024

Departed: 01/07/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: David Dean Davidson, Sr, 71, of Springfield, passed away on Monday, January 7, 2024.

He was born in Springfield, Missouri on October 10, 1952 to Charley and Alice Davidson. He was youngest of five children and is survived by his sister, Patricia Carrell. His brothers, Bill, Charley and his sister, Mattie, along with his parents, preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Paula Jean with which they had two sons.

Anybody who knew David knew he hadn’t traveled anywhere in the past 15 years without his sidekick Buddy, his hardheaded Dachshund.

David started off his elementary years of education at Logan-Rogersville and then continued at Pleasant View and later graduated from Hillcrest High School in 1970. He continued his education in the electrical and HVAC vocational trades.

David was employed at Ash Grove Cement for over 25 years, many of those years as lead electrician. Later moving on to work at A & J Printing and with O’Reilly Auto Parts, while he continued to have his Heating and Air Conditioning business. In the past few years of mild retirement, he enjoyed traveling the states with his sidekick Buddy.

He was a Freemason, and belonged to Henderson Lodge No. 477, the Scottish Rite Bodies, and Abou Ben Adhem Shrine. In recent years he was not as active as he would like to have been with his fellowship due to traveling, but loved his brothers and had a solid faith in the Lord.

He is survived by his wife Tammy, his two sons, Dean and his wife Brandi of Nixa; and Mike of Fordland, four grandchildren, Taylor, Hunter and his wife Amanda, Parker, and Fisher; a great-granddaughter he loved so much, Taya; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 12:00 - 1:30 pm, Thursday, January 11, 2024 at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. A graveside service will follow at 2:00 pm at Palmetto Cemetery, Rogersville.

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Ron Noland - November 18, 1953 - January 01, 2024

Departed: 01/01/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Ronald James Noland, 70, Fordland, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at his home.

He was born November 18, 1953 in Springfield, Missouri the son of the late William W. and Viola M. (Fischgrabe) Noland. He was united in marriage January 3, 1976 to Joyce Ann Strope.

Ron was born in Springfield and he grew up in Bland, Missouri. Education was a big part of his early years as his mom was a school teacher and his dad was a school principal and teacher. He graduated from Owensville High School, class of 1972 and attended SMS where he met Joyce. Ron was a dedicated signal electrician with MODOT for many years before his retirement in 2008.

Throughout his childhood his family enjoyed camping and the outdoors, a love that he passed on to his girls. He never met a stranger, especially when traveling. He had been a member of Mount Olive Lodge No. 439 since the 80's. He was also a lover of “good music”. He was very talented, having a hand in building his own home and shop. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, horseback riding, reading, and traveling (especially to the mountains). He thoroughly enjoyed riding back roads with his buddies and spending time with his family.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Joyce; four daughters, Rachel Sparks and her husband Ashley, Brooke Bojko and her husband Gene, Jessie Kensinger and her husband Justin, and Ronni Cummins and her husband Daniel; thirteen grandchildren, Ali and her husband Cortland, Noah, Sophie and her husband Hagan, Loren, Drew, Claire, Lola, Finley, Mabel, Millie, Johnathan, Grace, and Remi James; two great-grandchildren, Baker and Norah; a brother, Richard Noland, three sisters, Von Trickey, Martha Woods, and Billy Collier; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

A visitation will be held from 11:00 am - 12:00 pm, Saturday, January 6, 2024 with funeral and Masonic services following at 12:00 pm at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville. Burial will follow at White Oak Cemetery, Rogersville.

The family request memorial donations to Ozarks Food Harvest, P.O. Box 5746, Springfield, MO 65801-5746.

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Becky Terrill - February 24, 1966 - January 01, 2024

Departed: 01/01/2024 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Rebecca Sue Terrill, 57, Fordland, passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 at Mercy Hospital.

She was born February 24, 1966 in Springfield, Missouri the daughter of the late Clifford and Sue (Brigance) Wilson. She was also preceded in death by two brothers. Becky was a very loving wife, mother and most importantly Nana. She spent most of her “retired” days taking care of grandkids. She enjoyed going to ball games for the grandkids, going to a good yard sale and just being around her family. She will be missed dearly by her husband, children and grandchildren!

She is survived by her husband Dale, a daughter, Emily Leighty and her husband Seth; two sons, Brandon Terril and his wife Megan, and William Terrill and his fiancée Mayshala; thirteen grandchildren, Audri, Madi, Willow, Wakely, Carly, Caylea, Celscee, Gunner, Gage, Colby, Paxton, and Hayzleigh, and Jayda; three brothers, Kevin Wilson. Keith Wilson, and Donald Wilson; a sister, Kartha Roscom; several nieces, nephews and many other relatives and friends.

No services are planned at this time.

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Leo "Grumpy" Nutt - December 24, 1938 - December 29, 2023

Departed: 12/29/2023 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Leo “Grumpy” Nutt, 85, Rogersville, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Cox Medical Center South in Springfield.

He was born December 24, 1938 in Smithville, Oklahoma the son of the late Benjamin and Gilga (Reynolds) Nutt. He was united in marriage April 17, 1999 to Diana Miller Mitchell. He was also preceded in death by eight brothers, and two sisters.

Leo was a United States Air Force veteran. He was employed with the Bureau of Indian Affairs in Arizona then worked for public assistance and as a school bus driver with the State of Alaska before retiring from the U.S. Postal Service. He was a member of Harmony Baptist Church, enjoyed buying, selling and tinkering with cars, playing pool, and reading. He loved music and at one time playing the trumpet. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

He is survived by his wife, Diana; three sons, Eddie Nirel and his wife Margo; Leo Nutt, Jr., and Lance Mileham; a daughter, Melanie Tucker; grandchildren, Britany, Ashton, Heather and Zachary, Whitney and Dave, Michael, and Lukas; great-grandchildren, Felicity, Isiah, and Michael; and many other relatives and friends.

A memorial service will be held 2:00 p.m., Friday, January 5, 2024 at J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home, Rogersville.

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Landis Carr - November 20, 2007 - December 20, 2023

Departed: 12/20/2023 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Landis Michael Carr, 16, Rogersville, passed away December 20, 2023 from injuries suffered in an accident.

He was born November 20, 2007 in Springfield, Missouri to Loren and Ashley Carr.

Landis was full of life and loved many things about life. He loved to hunt and fish, but his passion was sports, whether it was football, baseball, or basketball he wanted to excel and was very competitive. He was an exceptional and charismatic student at Logan-Rogersville High School where he took pride in his grades. He was well-known and loved by many friends, teachers, and coaches for his addictive personality and abundance of laughter. He loved to make people laugh by telling jokes or acting silly, he especially enjoyed teasing his family and friends.

He is survived by his parents, Loren and Ashley Carr; his brother, Maddax Wayne Carr; his grandparents, Chuck and Naomi Carr; his Nana, Dianna Hill; and his great-grandma, Lou Singleton.

He is also survived by his uncle’s: Kurtis and Angie Buckner; Kevin and Kim Buckner; and Chris and Sara Hill; his aunt’s: Charolette and Bobby Horn; and Nina and Jesse Clem; and his great-uncle, Melvin and Barb Porter. He has many first cousins who he loved like siblings: KP, Jamie, Lori, Sis, Duck, Ryno, B-Ryan, Kassidy, Daniel, Megan, Cole, Drew, Chris, Aaron, Keira, Iris, Zoey, and Elyn; and several second cousins.

He was preceded in death by his grandfather’s Francis Carr, RC Henry, and Tom Hill; and other great grandparents.

Landis was a baby magnet. If there was a baby in the house, you can bet Landis would have ahold of them before the day was done and both would be content.

He loved and played hard and was a true friend to many, especially Connor and Braxton. Braxton was his brother from another mother who he grew up with. These boys were inseparable, and with that came a second pair of parents, Josh and Andrea Rupp. We knew these boys would be lifelong friends. Landis had been talking about becoming a pharmacist and Braxton we’re sure will go on to race cars. They brought the best out of each other.

Visitation will be held from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm, Wednesday, December 27, 2023 with funeral services following a 12:00 pm at Henderson Baptist Church, north of Rogersville, under the care of J.D. Lee and Sons Funeral Home. Memorial donations may be made payable to the Landis Carr Memorial Fund and mailed to: Community Foundation of the Ozarks, PO Box 8960, Springfield, MO 65801. Donations can also be made online at www.cfozarks.org/donate

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Aaron S. McKinzie - December 15, 1980 - November 28, 2023

Departed: 11/28/2023 (Rogersville)

Obituary Preview: Aaron Shaun McKinzie, 42, Rogersville, passed away Tuesday afternoon, November 28, 2023.

He was born December 15, 1980 in Kansas City, Missouri, the son of Dennis and Ona (Edwards) McKinzie.

Aaron was one of the most honest, loyal, and passionate people you would ever meet. He had a love for firearms, knives, mixed martial arts, but most of all his family and close friends. He dreamed of becoming a gunsmith. He also dreamed of moving to the country so we could shoot in the backyard anytime we pleased. He will be forever missed and loved.

He is survived by his wife, Sarah McKinzie, his son, Coen McKinzie, and his mother, Ona McKinzie.

He was preceded in death by his father Dennis McKinzie.

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Funeral Services Offered

J.D. Lee & Sons Funeral Home provides a comprehensive range of funeral services, including:

- Traditional funerals with visitation and burial or entombment

- Cremation services with memorialization options

- Graveside services

- Memorial services

- Veteran's services

The funeral home also offers pre-planning and pre-funding options, allowing individuals to make their own funeral arrangements in advance.

Facilities and Amenities

The funeral home's facilities are designed to provide a comfortable and peaceful environment for families to gather and pay their respects. The spacious chapel can accommodate large groups, while the visitation rooms offer an intimate setting for smaller gatherings. Additional amenities include:

- A state-of-the-art audio-visual system for personalized video tributes

- A selection of caskets, urns, and other funeral merchandise

- On-site parking and wheelchair accessibility

Community Involvement

J.D. Lee & Sons Funeral Home is deeply committed to the Rogersville community and actively participates in local events and charities. The funeral home's staff members are involved in various community organizations and volunteer their time to support worthy causes.

Staff Profiles

The staff at J.D. Lee & Sons Funeral Home is comprised of experienced and licensed professionals who are dedicated to providing exceptional service to families. Each staff member brings their own unique perspective and skills to the funeral home, ensuring that every family receives personalized attention and care.

"The staff at J.D. Lee & Sons Funeral Home went above and beyond to ensure that our mother's funeral was everything we wanted it to be. Their compassion and kindness during a difficult time will never be forgotten." - The Smith Family

"We were so impressed with the level of professionalism and care shown by the staff at J.D. Lee & Sons Funeral Home. They truly made a difficult situation easier to bear." - The Johnson Family

Contact Information and Hours of Operation

To learn more about J.D. Lee & Sons Funeral Home or to schedule a consultation, please contact them at:

(417) 753-1111

info@jdleefuneralhome.com

The funeral home is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm, with extended hours available by appointment.

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