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Obituaries

Sandra Sue Perusich

Sandra Sue Perusich was born May 19, 1946 to Elmer and Irene (Larson) Towsley in Kansas City, Missouri. She was the “middle” child of five children. She attended William Chrisman High School in Independence, Missouri. She married Kenneth McPherson in 1964. Two children, Kenny and Kevin were born to this union. In 1967 Sandy married...
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Weston Hyde Paxman

Weston Hyde Paxman was born on June 8, 2025 to Clay and Michelle Paxman of Osceola, Missouri and passed to his Heavenly home on September 23, 2026 peacefully in his sleep at home with his Mom, Dad and Sister (Delila Paxman).  Weston fought hard throughout his short time here battling many medical issues including hypotonia, muscletonia,...
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Leona “Mae” Davis

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Leona Mae Davis. She passed peacefully on September 22, 2026, at the age of 85. Mae’s life touched the hearts of many. Her love, kindness, and cherished memories will remain with her family and friends forever. Mae will be forever loved, deeply missed, and...
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Patricia Ann Molz

Patricia Ann Molz (Rowland), age 85, of El Dorado Springs, Mo. peacefully entered the presence of her Lord on September 21, 2026. She passed at Citizens Memorial Hospital in Bolivar, Missouri. Patricia, beloved daughter of Walter Rowland and Sybil Sanders,was born December 20, 1940 in Altus, Arkansas. She was raised by her mother, Sybil (Babe),...
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Norman Lewis Hayslett

Norman Lewis Hayslett, 87, passed away on September 10, 2026, at his home in Roscoe, Missouri. He was born on December 10, 1938, to Lewis and Rose (Custer) Hayslett, in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Norman was an outdoors man, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. He played guitar, and was a skilled artist in wood carving and...
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Thomas Allen Rodabaugh

Thomas “Tom” Allen Rodabaugh was born on March 10th, 1941, near Osceola, Missouri. He passed away peacefully on Saturday September 5th, 2026, in the presence of his family.  Tom grew up working on the farm with his brothers & graduated from Appleton City High School in 1959. He then moved to Kansas City to work...
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Elza Bly Ridgway

Elza Bly Ridgway, 98 was born December 29, 1927 near Appleton City, MO and went home to be with the Lord on August 29, 2026 with his family by his side. He was the middle child of 5 born to Arthur and Evelena “Ginter” Ridgway. Elza grew up and attended schools around Johnson City in...
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Donald Leon Higgins

Donald Leon Higgins, Don to most who knew him, was a devoted husband, father, grandfather and friend, who left us peacefully on August 14th, 2026, at the age of 81. Don was born with a love of the outdoors and a knack for fixing anything broken, whether it was a tractor, a toaster, or a...
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Dennis Paul Braden

Dennis Paul Braden was born November 7, 1948 at Dimmit Memorial Hospital in Humansville, Missouri with Dr. Robinson attending. He was the second son born to Robert Kennith Braden and Ermidine (Truitt) Braden. Dennis attended Collins School all 12 years, graduating in May of 1966. He helped on the family farm planting and harvesting crops,...
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Luella F. Meloy

Luella Fern (Gardner) Meloy went home to her Lord and Savior on Aug. 24, 2026. She was 94. Luella was born to Mildred Fern (Reese) and Paul Theron Gardner on March 25, 1932, on the family farm in St. Clair County, MO. She and her brother Robert (Bob) attended Ashworth School. She graduated from Faith...
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