Obituaries
Trout Tales, May 29
It’s been a while since I’ve been on assignment, but I wanted to pop in this week to show you my new office! I felt perfectly at home on Sunday when all that rain was coming in, so I did some renovations myself.
Mary R. “Shelly” Burwell
Mary R. “Shelly” Burwell, of Exeter, Mo., known affectionately as Shelly to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on May 23, 2024, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Mo.
Paula Henbest
Paula Kay Henbest, 76, of Blue Springs, Mo., passed away on May 18, 2024, surrounded by the love and support of her family. She was born April 7, 1948, in Cassville, Mo., the daughter of Paul Henbest and Margaret Culver Henbest, who preceded her in death.
Jay D. Bamfield
amfield Jay D. Bamfield, 70, of Eagle Rock, Mo., passed away peacefully on Friday, May 24, 2024, at his home. Born on November 5, 1953, in Salina, Kan., the son of the late Curtis and Clara (McClellan) Bamfield.
Stanley Champ “Stan” marney
Stanley Champ “Stan” Marney, age 65, of Purdy, Missouri passed away Monday, May 20, 2024, at his home. He was born February 8, 1959, in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of John and Jean (Bowman) Marney.
Cha Kong Yang
Cha Kong Yang, born on April 4th, 1952, in Bouana, Xiangkhouang, Laos, passed away on April 30th, 2024, in Joplin, Mo. A courageous veteran of the Vietnam War, he fought alongside American troops in Long Cheng with the support of the CIA until April 1975.
Donna Kathlyn Coffey Baker
Donna Kathlyn Coffey Baker, 89, of Springfield Mo., passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024. She was born in Wheaton, Mo.
Frances “Louise” Brooks
Frances “Louise” Brooks, 94, of Cassville, Mo. passed away on Tuesday, May 14, 2024, at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield, Mo.
Clinton Douglas “Clint” McCullah
Clinton Douglas “Clint” McCullah, 43, of Cassville, Mo. died Wednesday, May 15, 2024.
Gloria June “Lori” Ross
Gloria June “Lori” Ross, 70, of Shell Knob, Mo. departed from this world on Monday, May 13, 2024, at Cox Medical Center Branson in Branson, Mo.
