Obituaries
Michael Raczynski, 62, of Theodosia, died June 22, 2026, in Mountain Home, Arkansas.
He was born on March 18, 1964, in Chicago, Illinois, to John Raczynski and Toni (Kelly) Raczynski.
Michael spent his working years as a master electrician, a profession that reflected his strong work ethic,...
Funeral services for Bart Wesley “Wes” Roberts, 58, were held June 26, 2026, at Ball Church of Christ in Dora.
Wes died Friday, June 19, after a long battle with cancer. He was born on Oct. 28, 1967, in Niles, Michigan, to John Henry Roberts and Purna Mae (Pitcock) Roberts. When Wes was eight...
Funeral services for John "Jack" William Pahlmann, 85, of West Plains, were held June 27, 2026, at First Church of God in West Plains. Burial was at Howell Memorial Park Cemetery.
Mr. Pahlmann died peacefully at his home on June 22. Jack was born on Sept. 7, 1940, in St. Louis, to John Pahlmann...
Funeral services for Christie Jean Lee Vauter, 45, of Ava, will be held at 11 a.m. Friday, June 12, 2026, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Homes in Ava. Visitation will be from 10 a.m. to service time. Officiating will be Pastor Robert Jones.
She died June 6 at Hospice of the Ozarks in Mountain...
Sandra J. Lair, 61, of Caulfield, died June 6, 2026. Arrangements are pending. A full obituary will be printed when it becomes available.
Arrangements under the direction of Always Faithful Memorial Services, West Plains.
Laurie Dale Luna, 70, of Pontiac, died peacefully at Hospice of the Ozarks Hospice House in Mountain Home, Arkansas, of complications from Dementia on June 3, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at a future date to be announced.
Laurie was born in Wilmington, Delaware, on April 1, 1956, to...
Susan L. Gauger, 103, former Pontiac resident, died of natural causes on April 3, 2026, in Lima, Pennsylvania.
She was born on July 22, 1922, in Franklinville, New York. She lived a long and meaningful life marked by faith in Christ, a servant's heart and loving care for the people God placed in...
A celebration of life for Sharon Ann Dennis, 80, of West Plains, was held June 6, 2026, at the Gainesville First Christian Church.
She died peacefully on June 3. Sharon was born on Sept. 16, 1945, in St. Louis, to Barney and Doris Douglas. She grew up in Gainesville and graduated as salutatorian...
May 19, 1947 — June 3, 2026 • Ava
Sgt. Lionel Anthony Daugherty, MSHP (Retired), Ava, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, June 3, 2026, surrounded by his daughters Caron and Casey, sister Lavonne, and son-in-law Kory.
Born in Sparta, Missouri, on May 19, 1947, Lionel was the son of Earlin Daugherty...
Funeral services for LeRoy Frank Smith, 83, of Gainesville, will be held at 10 a.m. Saturday, June 6, 2026, in the Clinkingbeard Funeral Home chapel in Gainesville.
He died May 29 at Gainesville Healthcare Center. He was born Sept. 18, 1942, in San Mateo, California, to Josephine Smith and...