All Obituaries

Cherished mother, grandmother, daughter and sister, Yvonne Christine Hollinsworth, 62 of Hollister, passed away on September 26, 2023. Yvonne was born January 21, 1961 in St. Louis, Missouri. She graduated from Potosi High School in 1979 and later moved to Branson in 1983. She worked at CenturyTel where she participated extensively in warehouse logistics. Yvonne adored spending precious time with her grandchildren. She had a love for scrapbooking and reading.  Her enjoyment of...

Philip Alan "Phil" Cragg, age 71, of Branson, Missouri, formerly of Olathe, Kansas, passed away unexpectedly on September 26, 2023. Born in Paola, Kansas, on October 12, 1951, to the late Elford and Mary (Clements) Cragg, Phil grew up in Osawatomie, Kansas and graduated high school there. Phil began his career working for the Union Pacific Railroad. On November 6, 1974, he married Joy Matney which was the beginning of 48 years together building a life, a family and countless...

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Heather Sue Burow at the age of 48 on September 24, 2023. Born in Lansing, Michigan, Heather grew up in Williamston, MI, attending Williamston High School before moving to Branson, MO with her family where she worked hard at the Ozarks Technical Community College obtaining a Baking and Culinary degree as well as a Pastry degree. She was preceded in death by her beloved father Mike Burow, Grandparents Wendell and Betty Maier and John and...

Memorial services for Joseph Miller, 82 of Branson, will be Tuesday, September 26, 2023 at 2:00 PM in the Closer Walk Church, Ridgedale, MO. Joseph Eugene Miller was born October 11, 1940 in Gentry, Arkansas.  He proudly served in the United States Navy.  After his Naval service, Joseph was a skilled roofer and also worked for the Pepsi-Cola Company.  He married his loving wife Shirley on November 14, 2019 in Little Rock and they had moved to Branson a year ago from Clinton,...

James Wayne “Jim” Thompson was born on May 5, 1945, in Altamont, MO. He was one of five children born to Leslie Daniel Thompson and Lula Alice Thompson.  He graduated from high school in Cameron, Missouri and entered the United States Navy in 1964.  He proudly served until 1969, spending three years on the USS Ticonderoga in the Pacific during Vietnam.  Upon returning home, Jim became an auctioneer in 1969.  He also worked over 20 years at Kenworth in Kansas...

Gary Dewayne Keeling peacefully passed away in Springfield, Missouri on September 19, 2023. Born in Cedar Vale, Kansas on July 18, 1950, Gary lived a full and memorable 73 years. He was a man of love and wisdom, known for his handy skills and his ability to fix or build anything. Preceding him in death are his parents, Quintin and Hellen Keeling, his beloved wife Paula, son Kevin Keeling and brother Randy Keeling. Gary is survived by his children, Kathy Williams and Christy Whittington, both...

Susan Rogers passed away from a sudden illness on September 17, 2023, in Hollister, Missouri. Born on October 7, 1951, in Bakersfield, California, Susan spent her life dedicated to her family, her work, and the pursuit of her passions. Susan attended North High School in Oildale, California, where she fostered a love for learning and community service. This passion for helping others carried over into her adult life, where she dedicated much of her time to assisting those in need. Susan was...

Patricia Hoover, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2023, in Hollister, Missouri, after a brief illness. Born on August 7, 1949, in Pontotoc, Mississippi, Patricia was known for her thoughtful and friendly demeanor, which left a special memory to all who knew her. Patricia attended Batavia High School in Illinois, where she laid the foundation for her successful career. She dedicated her professional life to AT&T, where she served...

Marion Rippee passed away Wednesday, September 13, 2023.   She was 100 years and 4 months “young.”   She was born on May 25, 1923, in Manistique, Michigan.  Her parents were William Wieland and Matilda Christensen Wieland. She started school in a one room building. Her teacher was her older sister, Mildred, who taught all grades-kindergarten through 8th grade. After graduating from high school, she was employed by a land transportation company. She was there three...

Robert Floyd Vermiglio was born on February 15, 1948, in Torrington, Connecticut, to Robert Vermiglio Sr. and Lillian Vermiglio. He passed away peacefully on September 12, 2023, in Hollister, Missouri. Robert completed his schooling at Torrington High School and furthered his education at the college level training for his role with United Technologies, where he displayed steadfast dedication for 39 years before retiring. He also served his country honorably in the United States...