All Obituaries

Edna Lou Stewart, age 76, passed peacefully from this life on March 10, 2026. Born on February 19, 1950, she was a woman of quiet grace and steady love who lived a life rich with family, faith, and the simple joy of being exactly where she was meant to be — whether that was her own kitchen, curled up with a good mystery on television, or sitting at her favorite slot machine with Michael by her side. Born in California, Edna Lou carried a quiet adventurous spirit wherever life took ...

LaDona Jean Garber was born May 29, 1937, in Hiawatha, Kansas. She was Valedictorian of her class at Fairview Kansas High School. After high school she attended the University of Kansas, where she earned her degree in political science and continued as a law student, demonstrating her passion for learning and commitment to serve others. It was while attending KU, LaDona was set up on a blind date with fellow Jayhawk Gary Garber. Their connection was instant, and the couple married ...

Robert Lee Price, 98, of Branson, peacefully entered into rest on March 5, 2026 at his home. Bob was born on September 5, 1927 in Kansas City, KS to George Austin and (Ethel) Mae (Coy) Price. After graduating from Argentine High School in 1946, he enlisted in the United States Army with the Military Police and played football on the Army team. After being Honorably Discharged in 1948, Bob pursued his lifelong passion for cars and went to work for a used car lot. Over the years he became ...

Cherished mother and grandmother, Barbara Brill, entered into rest on March 4, 2026 at the age of 100. Barbara was born on September 19, 1925 in Liverpool, England.  She met USAF sergeant, Joe Brill while he was serving in England and Ireland.  The two were married on June 1, 1946 in Keosauqua, Iowa.  Barbara was a devoted wife and loving mother to her three sons.  She was extremely proud of becoming a naturalized US citizen on December 22, 1969. Joe and Barbara moved ...

Alice Marlene Henderson, 89 of Purdy, entered into rest on March 4, 2026 in Cassville, MO. Marlene was born May 27, 1936 in Shell Knob, MO to Emmitt & Iva Jennings.  Marlene grew up in Shell Knob during her youth, attended high school in Aurora and later graduated from Branson High School.  She earned her bachelor’s degree at School of the Ozarks in Pt. Lookout, MO and later a Masters Degree at Southwest Missouri State in Springfield. On July 10, 1953, Marlene married ...

Graveside services for Raymond J. Ashton, 93, Kirbyville, Mo. will be held Monday Mar. 9, 10 AM at Ozarks Memorial Park Cemetery, Branson, Mo.  Raymond entered into rest on Wednesday, Mar. 4, 2026. Services are under the direction of Snapp-Bearden Funeral Home and Crematory, Branson, Mo. Raymond Joe Ashton was born Oct. 5, 1932, at Protem,  Mo. to Rex L. and Opal G. (Brown) Ashton.  He married the love of his life, Jackie Berniece Pride in Harrison, Ark. Aug. 31, 1950. To ...

Virginia Elizabeth Johnson was born on August 13, 1941 in Springfield, Missouri.  She passed away on March 4, 2026, at her home in Branson, MO at the age of 84. Virginia dedicated many years of her life as a skilled and meticulous secretary at Northern Illinois University in DeKalb, IL.  In April 1998, she and her husband Roger made the move from Sycamore, IL to embrace a life of caring for Virginia’s family in Missouri. Virginia was active an active member of the Christian ...

ALTA EUNICE (LONG, JONES) BAKER OF RIDGEDALE, MO PASSED AWAY PEACEFULLY ON MARCH 4TH, 2026. CELEBRATION OF LIFE SERVICES WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT LATER DATE.   EUNICE, AS SHE WAS CALLED UNTIL LATER IN LIFE, GAVE HER HEART TO THE LORD AT AN EARLY AGE. SHE WAS BLESSED TO EXPERIENCE A VISION OF HEAVEN WHILE BEING BAPTIZED. THIS HELPED FORM THE FOUNDATION OF JESUS CHRIST AND HER WALK WITH HIM. SHE INSTILLED THIS FAITH IN HER CHILDREN AND GRAND CHILDREN. HER WALK WITH THE LORD WAS PERSONAL AND ...

Michael McCartney, was born on February 16, 1957 in Phoenix, AZ, and passed away on March 3, 2026. Raised in New Braunfels, TX, Michael was known for his dedication to education and service. He earned his bachelor’s degree in business from Texas A&M University, where he served in the Corps of Cadets and participated in the Fightin' Texas Aggie Band. He went on to achieve a Master’s Degree in Business Administration with an emphasis in Human Resources. Michael’s ...

Betty Lou Rosencrans (Whorton), 92 of Hollister, was born on June 12, 1933 to Lige and Albertie Whorton (Pleake) in Taney County, Missouri. She passed away on March 2, 2026 at the Shepherd of the Hills Living Center in Branson. She attended school K-8 in Kirbyville MO then went to Branson High School where she met her soon to be husband, Norman. They graduated in 1951. Betty married Norman Everett Rosencrans on June 12, 1959 in Branson. She was the head cook at the Hollister School system ...