Caleb Bowling

(From Peterson Funeral Chapel)

Caleb Paul Bowling of Crane, MO passed away February 5, 2026. He was born July 4, 1993 in Springfield, MO. He was the beloved son of Kenny and Laquita (Mooneyham) Bowling.

Caleb enjoyed life to the fullest and wasn't afraid of hard work. At the age of 12 Caleb began working in the hay field with his dad. He was a dedicated worker that was there working his hardest until the job was done. Buying his own farming equipment, Caleb became self employed in 2018. One of Caleb's greatest enjoyments was helping others. Caleb loved riding motorcycles and has taken trips to Colorado to ride in the mountains. He also enjoyed wakeboarding and spending time at the lake. 

Caleb was the oldest of his two brothers, Josh and Aaron. Caleb and Josh grew up as best friends and remained best friends into their adulthood. They always could count on each other to lend a helping hand whenever one of them needed something. With Caleb being 10 years older than Aaron, Caleb played more the roll of a second dad. He taught Aaron how to ride a motorcycle, and they enjoyed playing video games together. Caleb was a proud uncle to Lincoln who he enjoyed spending time with.

Caleb and his dad were especially close. They worked many hours together in the hay field and working on farm equipment. Caleb shared a special bond with his mom. Anytime he needed a shoulder to lean on, he went to his mom for support. The saying, “There is no greater bond than a mother and her son,” rang true for Caleb and his mom.

Caleb was fortunate to have great influence in his life, his aunts and uncles, Teresa and Mike Scheel, and Marsha and Alex Clark who loved him like their own and spent countless hours enjoying life together.

Caleb accepted Jesus into his heart at the age of 9 and was baptized when he was 12. He attended Faith Full Gospel church in Aurora. Caleb was a caring compassionate person who always tried to see the best in people. He will be greatly missed. 

Caleb is survived by his parents, two brothers, Josh and Aaron, both of Crane, maternal grandparents Rex and Louella Mooneyham of Aurora, MO,; his nephew, Lincoln Bowling; Aunts, Uncles, and many cousins that will dearly miss him.

He is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Gerald and Pauline Bowling, maternal great grandparents, Horrel and Lena Wilson, special aunt and uncle John and Anna Lee.

Visitation will be held Monday, February 9, 2026 from 6 pm-8 pm in Faith Full Gospel Church. Services will be held Tuesday, February 10, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. in Faith Full Gospel Church with Phillip McKinley officiating under the care of Peterson Funeral Chapel. Burial will follow in Maple Park Cemetery in Aurora, Missouri.

Arrangements are under the care of Peterson Funeral Chapel

Lois Crossland

(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Lois Arlene Crossland, age 86, of Carterville, Missouri, a lifelong area resident, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026, at Freeman Hospital West in Joplin, Missouri. She entered this life on October 23, 1939, in Webb City, Missouri, the eldest of nine children born to the union of the late Earl and Minnie Dunaway.

Lois's early years in Webb City were the foundation of a life lived with grace and resilience. Her commitment to her community was evident in her many years of service at Oak Hill/Freeman Hospital, where she worked in the housekeeping department until her retirement.

Lois's interests were a reflection of her love for the simple pleasures in life. She was an avid solver of crossword puzzles, a testament to her sharp mind and love for words. Her enthusiasm for gameshows and daily soap operas provided her with endless entertainment.

She is survived by one daughter, Mary White; four grandchildren, Winter Taylor, Charles Todd Marrett, Kyle Russell Marrett and Levi White; four great grandchildren; three brothers, John Dunaway, Henry Dunaway and Earl Dunaway, Jr.; as well as a host of other family and friends.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Bettie Crossland; and five brothers.

Graveside services are 10:00 a.m. Thursday, February 12, 2026 at Webb City Cemetery. No formal visitation will be held. Arrangements are under the care of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.

Brenda Peach

(From Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Brenda (Mitchell) Korth Peach, 77, of Webb City, Missouri, was born August 18, 1948. She passed away suddenly on February 5, 2026 at Mercy Hospital in Joplin, MO surrounded by family. She was an organ donor.

Brenda was married to Perry Eugene Korth on August 6, 1970 in Jasper, and they lived in Stockton and El Dorado Springs, Missouri. She later married Lee Peach December 31, 1998 in El Dorado Springs, Missouri.

She is survived by her husband, Lee Peach, her children, Devin Korth (Jennifer) of Webb City, Jennifer Korth (Mark) of Portland, Oregon, Krista Smith of Oronogo, and her beloved grandchildren, Drew, Brett, Taylor, Braydon, Ashton, and Weston. She is also survived by her sister, Sherrie Mitchell of Webb City, nephew Greg Mitchell (Tina) of Springfield, and great-nephews Ryker and Matthew of Springfield.

She was preceded in death by her first husband, Perry Korth, her brother, LeRoy Mitchell, her nephew, Scott Mitchell, and her parents, Lawrence and Bernice Mitchell.

Brenda was a graduate of Jasper High School and Missouri Southern. She was an elementary teacher at El Dorado Springs R-2 and later at the El Dorado Christian School. She was an accomplished musician and played piano and organ at numerous churches in El Dorado Springs and the area. She was a devout Christian who loved Jesus and her family. She was a member of Christ’s Church of Oronogo.

Per her wishes, she will be interred next to her first husband, Perry Korth, at Gum Springs Cemetery in Stockton, MO. Arrangements are under the care of Hedge-Lewis-Goodwin Funeral Home in Webb City, Missouri.

Jo Chapman

(From Buchanan Funeral Home)

Rosa Joan “Jo” (Beaver) Chapman was born February 20, 1932 in Stella, MO to George Irvin and Dora (Kirk) Beaver. Jo’s siblings who preceded her are Ima Jean Beaver, Gloria Nadene McLean (Robert), Douglas Irvin Beaver (Jerrie), Barbara June Webb (Carl), Jerry Dale Beaver (Jolene), Marvin Royce Beaver (Linda), George Ronald Beaver and Dickie Nolan Beaver.

Currently Linda Jane Pope (Michael) live in Eagle Point, Oregon, Peggy Darlene McKinney (William) live in Aurora, MO and Debra Helen Beaver live in Redding, CA.






Jo met the love of her life while attending Pierce City School. She married Charles Edward Chapman, November 27, 1947, they were married seventy-seven years. Charlie passed April 9, 2024. He was born on February 20, 1927. He and Jo shared the same birthday, he was five years older. His parents were Maro Christopher Chapman and Bertha Augusta Hill. His siblings who preceded him are James Harold Chapman (Alma), Evelyn Ramsey (Floyd), Juanita Hayes (Otis), William Chapman (Willadene) and Fred Chapman.

Jo & Charlie moved to Central Valley in Northern California in 1950 with their two-year-old son who was born August 20, 1948, Edward Joseph Chapman (Gloria). Three years later their daughter Carol Lynn (Chapman) Morin (Frank) was born in Redding, CA, on January 2, 1951.

Jo’s Family lived in Northern California and Charlie was a General Contractor who built many homes. They returned to their roots at the Chapman farm in 1994. Jo continued her passion for quilting and canning. Most importantly Jo and Charlie rededicated their lives to Jesus Christ in 1983 and never looked back.

Their granddaughters are Laura Janel (Chapman) Hensley (Jason), Hosanna Rachel (Morin) Coleman (Brian). Great grandsons are Michael Heeter, Jacob Heeter, Nate Hensley, Ethan Hensley and Brien James (BJ) Coleman. Their great granddaughter is Eymi Chava Coleman.

The Celebration of Life will be 1:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Calvary Chapel of Monett, 310 5th Street, Monett. Pastor Dennis Burge will officiate. Interment will follow in the Jolly Mill Cemetery, Pierce City. Visitation will be from 12:30 p.m. until service time on Wednesday at the church. Memorial contributions can be made to the James Robinson Life Outreach International. Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Buchanan Funeral Home, Monett, MO.

Charles Hudson

(From Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home)

Charles Hudson, 70, Joplin, Mo passed away February 4, 2026 at Freeman West Hospital after an illness.

Charles was born July 12, 1955 in Lubbock, Tx the son of Jimmy and Reba Luthena (Gipson) Hudson. He served in the United States Army and National Guard for over 20 years. Charles enjoyed wood working, fishing, and sports. He especially enjoyed pee wee and little league where he coached many teams over the years. Charles was know for telling long stories. He spent much of his time chasing after his grandchildren watching them participate in many sports and events. 

Charles owned the Joplin Crusaders from 2002 to 2014 winning multiple titles. He would often state "Go Army beat Navy " just to stir it up with other family members who served in the Navy. He was a member of the Mount Hope Church of Christ. Charles will be remembered for his strong values and loving deeply. His love for kids in which he continually looked after and cared for. Especially those children in need. Charles's smile will forever be engraved in everyone's memory.

Charles Hudson married Charlotte Hoffman and she preceded him in death January 16, 2014. He was also preceded in death by his parents.

Charles married Cynthia Hicks July 19, 2015 in Joplin, Mo and she survives.

Additional survivors include his children; Jimmy Hudson and wife Cristi, Seneca and Kristin Hudson, Tulsa; a bonus daughter, Shannon Harris, Joplin, Mo; grandchildren, Gunner Hudson and wife Brooklynn, Ragan Hudson, Delayne and Jo Sohosky, Valerie Hudson and Edward Hudson, Trevor and Kye Harris, Great-grandchildren Bronx Sohosky and Charlee Sue Hudson; one brother Dennis Hudson and wife Linda and a host of extended family and friends.

A Celebration of life memorial service will be held at 10 am, February 14, 2026 at the Seneca Christian Church. The body has been taken for cremation under the personal direction of Campbell-Biddlecome Funeral Home, Seneca, Mo.

Hal Simpson

(From Simpson Funeral Home)

Hal Curtis Simpson, age 73 of Webb City, passed away at 9:58pm on February 8, 2026 with his loved ones by his side. He was born on August 16, 1952 in Webb City to Jack Curtis and Barbara Ann (Lanham) Simpson. Hal was a lifelong funeral director in the area, being raised from a young age to care for those experiencing grief and loss.

Hal began his work in the funeral home as a young boy cutting the lawn, washing cars and changing light bulbs while working for his father. He was a 1970 graduate of Webb City High School. Shortly after high school, he attended Dallas Institute of Mortuary Science in Texas, graduating the 1974 class. He quickly returned home to resume duties within the family business as the second generation of funeral directing.

Hal faithfully and whole-heartedly put his time and energy into the family business, while respectfully serving the families of our community with honesty, dignity, integrity, and trust. He had been very active in the Webb City community. He went to Boy's State his junior year in high school, sponsored by the Webb City American Legion. He served as Past-President of the Webb City Chamber of Commerce, Past-President of the Lion's Club and Past-President of the Boys and Girls Youth Baseball Association. Hal enjoyed the great outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing and golf.

Hal's well-known tenure in serving the community was second to none. However, at the end of the day, his family mattered the most to him. He was a loving husband to Stefanie D. (Haver) for over 28 years, and a proud father to his two boys and two girls. He left a lasting impact on his family, an impact which has inspired not only the continuation of the family business, but longstanding involvement in the Webb City community in the lives of his children.

Hal was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Barbara, and his sister Liza Kay Willard Simpson. He is survived by his wife, Stefanie Simpson of Webb City; boys Austin (Amanda) Simpson and Adam (Taylar) Simpson, all of Webb City; daughters Stacey (Bo) Sampson and Sarah Simpson; grandchildren Caitlyn Meador, Connor Sampson, Jack Simpson, Wylder Simpson, and Presley Simpson; a great grandchild Ally; along with numerous extended family members including a niece, Melissa, of Carthage.

Funeral services for Hal will take place on Thursday, February 12th at 10:00am at the First Baptist Church in Webb City with pastors, Kyle Beverlin, Dustin Burdin and Nathan Dawson officiating. A visitation will occur from 5pm-7pm on Wednesday, February 11th at the same venue. Graveside services will follow at Mt. Hope Cemetery in Webb City.

The family recommends a memorial contribution in lieu of flowers to the Simpson Legacy Scholarship with the Webb City R-7 Schools Foundation, in care of the funeral home.

Services are under the personal care, love and direction of the Simpson Funeral Home directors and staff in Webb City. Expressions of sympathy and the sharing of memories may be posted on Hal's obituary at www.simpsonfh.com The family greatly appreciates your memories of Hal, and in the impact he has had on the families he served in over fifty years.

Ina Downey

(From Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home)

Ina Lee (Massey) Downey, of Sarcoxie, Missouri, passed away at the age of 103 on Thursday, February 5, 2026, in Springfield, Missouri. Ina (Sister, Sis, Mom, Nanny) lived life to the fullest, and she is beloved by five generations of family. Ina, was born December 19, 1922, in Carthage, Missouri, the youngest daughter of the large, loving Massey family. 

Growing up in Sarcoxie, they lived on Fifth Street where parents Buck and Lela with children Martha, Jim, Gladys, Guy, Frank, Ruth, Spec, Buzz, and Ina gladly welcomed family and friends. If there wasn’t food on the table, there was “food in the safe.” Ina’s immediate and extended families were her most cherished legacy with 2 children, 5 grandchildren, 14 great-grandchildren, and 6 great-great-grandchildren.

A proud graduate of Sarcoxie High School, Ina cherished her younger days, often sharing memories about neighborhood antics with Ruth and Buzz, selling glass bottles dug from trash cans during the Depression, working at the Red Front dress shop, or playing in the bandstand on Sarcoxie’s Square. In 1940, Ina married Max Fagg, and quickly, the Fagg family embraced Aunt Sister where she found home in the framework of large Christmas and birthday celebrations. Following their dream of farming, Max and Sis moved to Avilla, purchasing 319 acres of land. The marriage was blessed with two children, Jan and Richard, and the family remained active in the community. Ina belonged to the Rebecca Lodge, served in 4-H leadership, and sang alto in the Avilla United Methodist Church choir. 

While on the farm, Max built “Sister’s Beauty Shop,” and she operated a hair styling business for almost 20 years, enjoying friend and family relationships with cuts, perms, styles, coffee, and local flavor! On rare weekends, Max and Ina headed to Table Rock Lake for fishing, relaxing, playing cards, and hosting gatherings. Other pastimes included dancing of any kind, bowling, golfing at Sarcoxie Country Club, and crafting. Ina’s handiwork was flawless, whether sewing, crocheting, painting, needlepointing, cross stitching, or quilting. Ina once removed every stitch from a completed afghan because she found an error near the beginning. She confessed, “No piece is complete unless it is perfect.” Ina’s intricate, creative quilts became her crown jewel, as she tirelessly produced these handmade heirlooms for her family, friends, and others.

Max and Ina were dairy farmers until retirement in 1980 when they returned to Sarcoxie and enjoyed the good life of country, traveling, gardening, sports of all kinds, and fellowship with loved ones. In golf, Max beat Sis with his three holes-in-one to her only one. However, in fishing, Ina’s stringer weighed heaviest because Max kept too busy baiting her hook. Sadly, and suddenly, Max died in 1990. Ina remained in their beautiful home on Joplin Street, until she married family friend J. E. (Doc) Downey on May 1, 1992. The Downey’s moved to Carthage, Missouri where they lived happily and actively -- golfing, ballroom dancing, and sharing families until Doc passed in 2011.

Nothing held more importance to Ina than her children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and even her great-greats. She savored each moment and celebrated them with her captivating smile and infectious laugh, always stylish from hair to shoes and impeccably dressed in one of her signature, color-coordinated outfits complete with fashionable jewelry, purse, and accessories. Whether traveling to spectate a tennis match, basketball game, golf tournament, school event, birthday, or holiday, Nanny Fagg or Nanny Downey was present, cheering the loudest, wanting a win, and especially rooting for the Kansas City Chiefs where her roar echoed in the halls. Over a century of memories, from vivid stories of surviving the meager days of the 1930s to her 65-year battle with diabetes to the dire times of COVID-19, Ina persevered with grace, inspiration, and joy.

Ina loved the Lord, remained steadfast in her faith, and prayed daily for those she held dear. Ina was a lifelong member of the United Methodist Church from Avilla, Sarcoxie, Carthage, to Springfield, Missouri where she lived her last 15 years close and connected to her daughter Jan and son-in-law Ken Bowman. When asked about the secret to a successful life, she claimed, “It’s good, clean living.” Ina’s impact is bold, timeless, and beautiful. She will be missed deeply, but we rejoice in her homecoming with our Lord Jesus.

Ina was preceded in death by husband Max Fagg, of 50 years, and husband Doc Downey, of 19 years.

Family include her daughter Jan (Ken) Bowman and son Richard (Sandy) Fagg; grandchildren, Kelly (Frank) Wood, Kirk (Sarah) Bowman, Kory (Sarah) Bowman, Sarah (Jon) Baker, and Monica (Ben) Roberts; great- grandchildren, Erin (Jeff) Wesselschmidt, Jessie (Justin) Wood-Knapp, Megan (Beejan) Wood-Asady, Kasey (Jason) Silver, Adler, Carter and Emery Bowman, Max, Page and Lela Bowman, Drew and Laney Baker, Noah and Millie Roberts; great-great-grandchildren August Wesselschmidt, Jay, Jace, Jake, and Jordan Knapp, and Scott Silver, newly born in 2026. Nanny was blessed to meet each great-great-grandchild before her passing, and the celebration of her 103rd birthday on December 21, 2025, highlights many cherished, lasting memories.

The family extends a heartfelt thanks to the dedicated team at The Bungalows of Springfield East, The Gardens Assisted Living, and St. Croix Hospice for their unwavering support and compassionate care over the last years, months, and days. We cannot thank them enough for the love they showed Ina and for the support they shared with our family during Ina’s extraordinary lifetime.

Memorial services will be 12:00 p.m. Wednesday, February 11, 2026, at Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie, with Pastor Trey Laveroni officiating. Visitation will be 11:00 a.m. prior to the service. Memorial contributions may be directed to the American Diabetes Association in care of the funeral home. Online condolences may be sent to the family through our website www.housh-goodwinfuneral.com.

Arrangements are under the personal care and direction of Housh-Goodwin Funeral Home in Sarcoxie.