Obituaries in Monett, MO

Anthony Scott Alexander 39 of St. Joseph Missouri entered eternal rest on Tuesday December 9 2025 in Kansas City Missouri. He was born in Monett Missouri on November 17 1986 the beloved son of James Alexander and Kim Spears. He was a beautiful soulfull of life laughter and adventure. Handsome athlet...

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...

Joseph Nichols 43 of Aurora Missouri entered eternal rest on Wednesday November 26 2025 while at Mercy Hospital in Joplin Missouri. He was born in Graham Texas on June 19 1982 the son of Susan Britton Nichols and the late Johnnie Nichols Jr. Joseph is survived by his mother Susan Nichols of Aurora M...

Evelyn J. Gifford, of Pierce City, passed away on Saturday evening, January 31, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on November 15, 1944, in Washburn, she was the daughter of the late Johnnie Grover Pendergraft and Sylvia Vesta (Beaver) Pendergraft.Evelyn received her education in Washburn a...

María Guadalupe Barrientos, de 42 años, de Siloam Springs, falleció el 28 de enero de 2026. Nació el 12 de diciembre de 1983 en Vicente Guerrero, Durango, México, y fue la amada hija de Jaime Aldaba Vidana y Dalia Fernández Rueda.La trayectoria educativa de María estuvo marcada por la dedicación y l...

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...

Steven Ray Hunnell, age 70, of Lake St. Louis, MO, passed away peacefully on January 27, 2026, surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on April 10, 1955, in Altus, OK, to the late Wesley Ray Hunnell and Gladys Mae (Williams) Hunnell.Steve graduated from Willard High School in 1973 before embarking...

Nancy Ellen Joeckel Knight, loving Mom and Nana, and a 2011 Joplin tornado survivor was called to her heavenly home.Nancy passed on January 21, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, MO, after a brief illness, with her son Joshua and daughter-in-law Jessica Worm by her side.Born at St Vincent’s...

Pamela Kay Plough, of Wentworth, MO, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at the age of 79. She was born on November 14, 1946, in Wichita, Kansas to Melvin and Alma Ruth (Arnold) Hood.Pamela dedicated many years of her life to her career, first at Tyson Foods and later as a Cashier at Wal-Mart...

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...

William Rixon “Rick” Eaton, 82, of Monett, MO, passed away on Monday morning, January 5, 2026, while at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield, MO.Rick was born on November 29, 1943 in Crane, MO, son of the late Curtis and Faye (Watkins) Eaton. Rick was raised in the Crane area and he later worked ...

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...