Monett High Missouri Alumni Obituaries

Barbara Sue Gates, a beloved member of the community, passed away on January 8, 2026, at the age of 87. She was born in Monett, MO, on April 7, 1938, to her loving parents, Paul and Frances (Rockman) Gates, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Betty Louvell.Barbar...

Shirley Jean Kenney Deal of Neosho Missouri passed away on December 31 2025 at Hillcrest Hospital in Tulsa Oklahoma. Shirley was born in Monett Missouri to Medford and Ila Jean Enlow Kenney. She graduated from high school in Kansas City Missouri and later earned an Associates degree in Computer Scie...

Ralph Albert Schmidt, 80, was called into eternal rest on Friday, January 30, 2026, at his home in Monett, Missouri.Ralph was born on August 5, 1945, in Verona, Missouri, to Albert and Flora (Pfitzner) Schmidt. He graduated from Monett High School in 1963. On November 18, 1972, he married Frances “J...

John Fredrick Fritz, 85, of Freistatt, Missouri, passed away on January 8, 2026, with his wife by his side at Mercy Hospital Aurora, after a long and full life rooted in faith, family, and hard work. He was born on September 26, 1940, on the family farm in Freistatt to Martin and Renata (Block) Frit...

Eric Clinton Henke 43 of Marionville Missouri was called home to Heaven on Monday January 19 2026 while at Mercy Hospital in Springfield Missouri. He was born in Alton Illinois on September 25 1982 the son of Sheila Johnson Bergeron. He was united in marriage in Goshen Indiana in November of 2002 to...

Wilma Lucille Stoll who preferred Lucille or Lucy was born February 11 1928 in Rose Kansas to Rena and Elta Crumrine. Brother Hilmer and sister Mildred. She attended a local country grade school then attended high school in Yates Center Kansas. She married Laurence Dexter Stoll on March 9 1947 and r...

Douglas David Bailey 55 entered into the glory of the Lord on Saturday Nov. 22 2025. He was born in Fort Smith Arkansas on July 21 1970 to Bill and Lynda Bailey. He was the last of four children. His family lovingly called him D. David all throughout his life. David graduated from Poteau High School...

Bradley Gene Rodgers, age 63, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away at 6:02 a.m. on Saturday, December 27, 2025, at the Mt. Vernon Place Care Center. He was born on May 8, 1962, in Monett, Missouri, the son of Leslie Lane and Carol Beth (Johnson) Rodgers.Brad was a 1980 graduate of Mt. Vernon High Sc...

Barbara Gail (Ingle) Allen, 76, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 4, 1949, in Lilbourn, Missouri, to Jesse Vernon and Eva Verenia Ann (McGruder) Ingle.Barbara was a 1967 graduate of Mt. Vernon ...

Jeanie Sutton, age 75, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away at 12:26 p.m. on Saturday, November 29, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, Missouri. She was born on December 27, 1949, in Monett, Missouri, the daughter of Walter and Elva Mae (Piper) Pendleton.Jeanie was a 1968 graduate of Mt. Vernon High...

Johnnie Edgar Springer, age 77, of Aurora, Missouri, passed away at 7:16 p.m. on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Cox South Hospital, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on August 4, 1948, in Hurley, Missouri, the son of Edgar Allen and Ole Muriel (Morris) Springer.Johnnie was a 1966 graduate of Mar...

Ruth Marie Rogers, age 67, of Rogersville, Missouri, passed away at her home on Sunday, January 26, 2025. She was born January 1, 1958, in Monett, Missouri, the daughter of David Allen and Lillian Lavone (Tharp) Killman.Ruth was a 1976 graduate of Marionville High School in Marionville, Missouri and...

Jackie Elmer Veith affectionately known as Jack was born on March 10 1938 in Monett Missouri. He passed away on December 26 2025 in Fort Worth Texas leaving behind a legacy steeped in hard work a love for animals and a flair for humor. Jack graduated from Purdy High School and spent much of his earl...

Teresa Ruth Teri Smith age 69 of Seligman Missouri passed away Wednesday January 21 2026 at Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas in Rogers. She was born December 18 1956 in Sioux Falls South Dakota the daughter of Delbert and Wilma Irene Bruton Overman. In December of 1999 she was united in marriage to...

Mrs. Vicky Lynn Davidson passed away at the age of 61 on Wednesday December 17 2025 in League City. Born April 8 1964 in Monett Missouri Vicky was the heart and backbone of her familya true caretaker in every sense of the word. From a young age she helped raise her siblings naturally stepping into a...

Funeral services for Margaret Hess of Hume Missouri will be 10 a.m. Monday January 5 2026 at Schowengerdt Funeral Chapel 6606796555 in Butler Missouri. Visitation will be 4 6 p.m. Sunday January 4 at the Schowengerdt Chapel. Burial in Underwood Cemetery Hume. Contributions to Underwood Cemetery or ...

Robert Franklin Wilber passed away peacefully at his home on October 21 2025 in Monett. He was in Hospice Care while battling heart disease. He was born on December 14 1955 in Carthage Missouri. Rob as he was known as became a member of and served in the Missouri National Guard in 1976. He attended ...

Eugene “Gene” Killman Jr., age 59, of Aurora, Missouri, passed away at 4:44 p.m. on Friday, December 12, 2025. He was born on September 23, 1966, in Portsmouth, Virginia, the son of Eugene Killman Sr. and Sandra Marie (Kills The Enemy) Killman.Gene was a 1984 graduate of Marionville High School in M...

Carolyn Sue Wise, age 88, of Aurora, Missouri, passed away at 8:40 a.m. on Saturday, November 8, 2025, at Oak Pointe of Monett, Missouri. She was born February 21, 1937, in Republic, Missouri, the daughter of Russell and Bernice (Davis) Bassore.Sue was a 1955 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School in Mt...

Freddie Lou DePriest, age 85, of Aurora, Missouri, passed away at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, January 5, 2026, at the Aurora Nursing Center. He was born August 14, 1940, in Thomasville, Missouri, the son of Lewis Emil and Mildred Lee (Lawson) DePriest.Freddie was a 1958 graduate of Parkview High School in ...

America Salas Fernandez, de 19 años, de Monett, falleció el domingo 23 de noviembre de 2025. Nació en Salem, Oregón, el 18 de diciembre de 2005.America fue una joven brillante y llena de vida que tocó la vida de muchos. Se graduó de Monett High School en 2024 y participó activamente en diversas acti...