Tre Bush

(From Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home)

April 14, 2004 – June 14, 2026

Deyontre Keyon Bush, affectionately known as Tre and to many as Bossgang Tre, departed this life far too soon on June 14, 2026, at the age of 22, following a tragic and unforeseen act of nature.

Born on April 14, 2004, in Springfield, Missouri, Tre lived a life filled with passion, love, laughter, and purpose. A gifted and rising musical artist, he performed throughout his local community and was dedicated to sharing his talent with the world. While music was his greatest passion, his natural sense of humor became an unexpected gift to everyone around him. Tre had a way of making people laugh without even trying, and his smile and personality could brighten any room.

Family meant everything to Tre. He loved spending time with his cousins, Quincee Ousley and Tejay Holland, especially during family gatherings where they could always be found playing basketball together. He believed family should always come first, and that belief was reflected in the close relationships he shared with his younger cousins, nieces, and loved ones.

Tre attended high school in Pittsburg, Kansas, where he played basketball. One of the proudest moments of his life was becoming a father. Determined to provide the best life possible for his son, Tre graduated from high school early so he could devote himself to being a full-time father to Zyaire—a role he cherished above all else.

Tre will be remembered for his kind heart, generous spirit, and unwavering love for those around him. His legacy lives on not only through his music and countless videos but also through the unforgettable memories he created with family and friends. Although his passing has left an immeasurable void in the hearts of all who loved him, his light, laughter, and love will continue to shine for generations to come.

Tre leaves to cherish his memory:His beloved son, Zyaire Angel Sanchez Bush
His mother, Brandi Holland
His sister, Kiera Bush
His brothers, Elante Fallon and Airreonte Turner
The mother of his son, Estrella Sanchez
His aunts, Caroline Sales and Tanisha Holland
His uncle, Daniel Hudson
Along with many loving aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins, additional siblings, extended family, and countless friends.

Tre was preceded in death by:His grandmother, Helen Hudson
His uncle, Corey Holland
His brother, Keyontre Bush
His cousin, Chase Hudson

Tre never liked saying goodbye. Instead, he would always say, "I'll see you later."

"Don't tell me bye when you leave, just promise you gone see me later."— "Letter to Zyaire" — Bossgang Tre

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2026 in Gorman-Scharpf Funeral Home.

The family is asking for donations to help with Deyontre's funeral expenses. Donations may be made directly to the funeral home or here on our website.

Loraine Sands

(From Greenfield Funeral Chapel)

Loraine Sands, age 96 of Lockwood, passed away on June 26, 2026, at Good Shepherd Nursing Home, in Lockwood, after a long illness.

Loraine was born on September 5, 1929, in Blackjack, Missouri, to Bailey and Ada (Thompson) Witt. She was the youngest of eight children and had seven older brothers. Loraine was raised in a loving Christian home where the family faithfully attended church twice each Sunday and on Wednesday evenings.

She attended a one-room schoolhouse during her elementary years and later continued her education at Christian schools.

Loraine began her career as a factory worker in El Dorado Springs, Missouri, where she met the love of her life, Bob, while they were eating lunch at a local café. On December 16, 1949, Bob and Loraine were married by a justice of the peace in Weaubleau, Missouri.

Shortly after their marriage, Bob was drafted into the U.S. Air Force, and they moved to Portland, Oregon, where they lived for four years while he served his country.

On January 24, 1960, Loraine and Bob welcomed their son, Neal.

Over the years, Bob and Loraine lived in several communities before settling in Lockwood, Missouri, in 1973, where they made their permanent home.

Loraine commuted to Schreiber Foods in Carthage, Missouri, for several years before opening Loraine's Ceramics in the garage of their home in 1974. As the business grew, she purchased a building on Main Street in Lockwood. She taught ceramic classes and manufactured flower pots for a wholesale distributor. In 1979, she sold the business and returned to Schreiber Foods, where she worked until retiring in 1984.

In 1985, Bob suffered a stroke that left him severely disabled. Loraine devoted herself to his care until his passing on July 29, 1986.

After Bob's death, Loraine enjoyed traveling on bus tours and spending time playing cards with her friends.

Loraine had been a resident of Good Shepherd Nursing Home since May 2017.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Bob; her parents, Bailey and Ada (Thompson) Witt; and her seven brothers: Curtis Witt, Aubra Witt, Gene Witt, Joe Witt, Lester Witt, Charlie Witt, and Cruso Witt.

Loraine is survived by her son, Neal (Karrie) Sands; her three grandchildren, Nathan Sands, Eric (Crystal) Sands, and Kayla (David) Goings; and her five great-grandchildren, Brinley Clair, Kyson Goings, Rowan Goings, Howard Sands, and Arlo Sands.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Greenfield Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Lockwood Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Wednesday at 10:00 a.m. until service time at the funeral chapel. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Good Shepherd Nursing Home. Services are under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.

George Jackson

(From Pitman Funeral Home)

George Edward Jackson, Jr., age 93, died on June 21st, 2026. George was born on September 17, 1932, in Moberly, MO, and was the last surviving of 9 children born to Georgia and George Edward Jackson.

After an honorable discharge from the army, George married Peggy Brewer in 1955. He worked for Ameren Electric for 42 years, after which he retired to Branson, MO. He was widowed in 2019. George was a Mason and a Shriner. He will be remembered as an outdoorsman, an avid reader with a witty, sharp sense of humor, and above all else, a devoted, gentle and loving husband, father and grandfather.

He is survived by his children Michael Phillip (Cynthia) Jackson, of Carl Junction, MO and Susan Jackson (Randall) Wolff, of Union, MO; and five grandchildren, Rachel Lynn Wolff of San Antonio, TX, Sarah Morgan (Flavio) Wolff of Manhattan, NY, Olivia Marie Jackson of Kansas City, MO, Christopher George ( Alex) Jackson of Yuma, AZ, and Michael Tiege Jackson of Branson, MO.

In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to a non-profit of your choice.

Jeanetta Brown

(From Fohn Funeral Home)

Jeanetta Josephine Brown, age 90, of Exeter, Missouri, passed away peacefully at her home on June 26, 2026, surrounded by her family.

She was born on November 9, 1935, in Davis City, Iowa, to George Oscar and Inez Josephine (Hogue) Dunbar.

On May 22, 1953, she was united in marriage to Billy Ray Brown in Cassville, Missouri. They shared more than 53 years of marriage before his passing on December 12, 2007. Also preceding her in death were her parents; her son-in-law, David Griffin; her grandson, Bobby Holland; great-great-granddaughter, Iris Marina; five brothers and three sisters.

Jeanetta is survived by her son, Larry Ray Brown of Exeter, Missouri; her daughters, Teresa Griffin of Bashor, Kansas, Carolyn Holland and her husband, Larry, of Pahrump, Nevada, Linda Rajean Marlowe and her husband, Phillip, of Cassville, Missouri, Sandra Shockley and her husband, Ron, of Exeter, Missouri, Laura Hollingsworth of Exeter, Missouri, and Ruby Ellen Brown of Springfield, Missouri; thirteen grandchildren; thirty-four great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren, with another one on the way; and numerous nieces, nephews, and friends who will cherish her memory.

Jeanetta graduated from Cassville High School in Cassville, Missouri, with the Class of 1953. She worked in the motor repair department at Fasco Industries in Cassville until her retirement in 1995. She also owned and operated the Skelly Station in Butterfield, Missouri, and Bates Corner in Cassville, Missouri. 

Jeanetta enjoyed quilting, sewing, and cooking, but most of all she treasured spending time with her family. Jeanetta was baptized at Emmanuel Baptist Church in Cassville.

A memorial graveside service honoring Jeanetta will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Tuesday, July 7, 2026, at Maplewood Cemetery in Exeter, Missouri, under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville, Missouri. Jamey Grey will conduct the service.

Donnie Gary

(From Mason-Woodard Mortuary)

Donald Lee Gary, Jr, age 56 of Carl Junction, MO., passed away on Monday, June 15th, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO., following an illness.

Donnie was born on December 1, 1969, in Joplin, the son of Donald Gary, Sr. And Jeanie(Roland) Pettit. He has been a lifetime area resident. Donnie owned and operated Climate Tech and has been in the HVAC industry for 29 years. He was a member of the Central Christian Center Church.

Donnie was preceded in death by his father and by his brother, Scott Gary.

 

He is survived by his daughter; Chelsi Hill, his mother; Jeanie Pettit, his former wife; Christy Gary of Carl Junction and two sons; Tucker Haynes of Joplin, Eli Haynes of Carl Junction, sisters; Jody Chorley and her husband Chip of Joplin, Susie Benfield and her husband Carl of Miami, OK., and three grandchildren; Laiden Parker, Rowan Hill, and Silas Hill; his nephews; Jessie Devore, Ryan Kirk, Zachary Kirk, Coltin Benson, Caleb Kirk, Jared Kirk, and Quintin Benson, his niece; Kelsey Devore.

Donnie was an amazing dad, Papi, son, brother, uncle and friend. He didn’t know a stranger and he lit up the room when he walked in. He brought several people to Jesus, which is what he felt was his life calling. He was the most generous man, and would give the shirt off his back to anyone, no matter what he had for himself. His family rests knowing that he is no longer in pain and that he is walking with Jesus. He was so loved and will be missed by many.

Funeral Services have been scheduled for 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, June 23, 2026 at Central Christian Center in Joplin. Burial will follow at Ozark Memorial Park Cemetery. The family will receive friends during a time of visitation from 6:00 to 7 p.m. Monday evening at Mason-Woodard Mortuary & Crematory in Joplin.

 

Martha Pirnie

(From Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home)

Martha Josephine Pirnie, age 77, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, passed away at 10:26 p.m. on Sunday, June 21, 2026, at the Mt. Vernon Place Care Center. She was born October 1, 1948, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, the daughter of the late Judson Henry and Josephine Hester (Mericle) DeBow Jr.

Martha was a 1966 graduate of St. Petersburgh High School in St. Petersburg, Florida. She worked in the laundry department at the Mt. Vernon Place Care Center and was a member of Phillips Global Methodist Church, in Phillips, Nebraska.

Matha is survived by one daughter, Christine Dillion and her husband, Jerry, of Aurora, Missouri; one son, Michael Phillips and his wife, Christy Inman, of Marionville, Missouri; six grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.

No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon, Missouri.

Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.

Francis Adams

(From Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home)

Francis Raymond Adams, age 93, of South Greenfield, Missouri, passed away at 4:45 a.m. on Sunday June 21, 2026, at his home. He was born February 20, 1933, in Lichen, Colorado, the son of Lauren Adolpus and Jule Lavern (Fastnight) Adams.

Francis was a 1952 graduate of Elsmore High School in Elsmore, Kansas. He served in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was cattle farmer and worked as a machine operator for the Paul Muller Company, in Springfield, Missouri, for thirty-five years.

On October 7, 1956, he married Dorthy Elaine Johnson, in Prairie Village, Kansas. She preceded him in death on November 11, 2020.

Francis is survived by his son, Gary Adams and his wife, Tammy, of South Greenfield, Missouri; one grandson, Preston Adams of South Greenfield, Missouri; two granddaughters, Kambi Grabrielson and her husband, Jared, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri and Tori Morris and her husband, Ryan, of Mt. Vernon, Missouri, and their mother, Cindy Jones, of Miller, Missouri; one great-granddaughter, Zoe and several nieces and nephews.

Francis was preceded in death by his parents, Lauren, and Jule Adams; one son, Mike Adams; one grandson, Andrew Carr; four brothers, Bill, Buck, Orvan, and Albert Adams and one sister, Dorthy Byers.

A visitation will be held from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, 2026, at Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home, in Mt. Vernon, Missouri. A graveside service will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 1, 2026, at Pennsboro Cemetery in Pennsboro, Missouri.

Online condolences may be shared at www.FossettMosherFuneralHome.com.