Monday, February 9, 2026

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.


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