In Loving Memory of Karter Kate Sowell
Karter Kate Sowell was born on July 29, 2026, and went home to be with Jesus on August 26, 2026.
Though her time here on earth was far too short, Karter Kate touched the lives of so many. Her precious life brought love, hope, and a beautiful reminder of God’s goodness to everyone blessed to...
With loving thoughts, we celebrate the memory of Charles Richard Bender, born on July 14th, 1950. After 76 years of a full and rich life, Charles passed quietly in his sleep on the morning of August 24th, 2026. He leaves behind a loving wife, Gail of 55 years, four adult children Lisa (Ben), Jason (Lilibeth), Rachel (Jerry), and Megan (Jason)...
In Loving Memory of Jeanne Olson
Jeanne was born April 5, 1939 in Eau Claire, Wisconsin to Francis and Marcella Brandl and passed away on August 19, 2026. Jeanne had four siblings, all brothers: Dick, James, Dennis, and Steven. Jeanne is survived by her husband, Allan, married for 53 years, and her son Jeff along his wife Christine and their two...
On the morning of August 19th, 2026, Kevin Christopher Mulville, 66, passed away. He joins his mother, Shirley Jean (Bishop) Mulville; his father, Robert William Mulville; and his oldest son, Allen.
He leaves behind two older siblings, Donna Corbet and Robert “Bill” Mulville, as well as five children: Ashley Meltzer, Briana Bisbee, Dalton Mulville, Robert Mulville, and Cara Mulville.
Kevin will be...
Sharen Lee Hoeft
Our beloved sister, friend, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Sharen Lee Hoeft, passed away peacefully on the morning of August 13, 2026, at the Shepherd of the Hills Living Center after a long struggle with Alzheimer's. She was 89 years old. She now sleeps in peace, without pain. She will be deeply missed by all her friends, family members,...
Kent Fisher, Salem, IL, son of Kenneth and Juanita (Cassaw) Fisher, was born on May 4, 1951, and departed this life on August 8, 2026, at the age of 75.
Kent had lived in Salem, IL for the past thirty years. He served his country in the US Navy, was a drilling supervisor in the oil field and was a member...
Carolyn Frances Underwood
Carolyn was born on May 10, 1938, in Berwyn, Illinois to Harold and Leona (Glovotski) Jannenga and passed away peacefully on Sunday morning August 2, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Aurora, Missouri.
She was the older sister to Janet and Barry. She grew up in Westmont, Illinois where she graduated high school and later met and married Donald Underwood....
Roberta M Davis
September 26, 1941 to July 27,2026
Roberta M Davis, a beloved aunt, sister, teacher and friend, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on July 27, 2026 at the age of 84.
Roberta was born on September 26, 1941 in Covington, Kentucky. She lived the majority of her life in Augusta, Georgia, where she devoted her life to...
Nelson John Reed born January 11, 1970 and passed July 24, 2026 after he beating cancer two years ago. Due to complications caused by the cancer he fought a short battle with heart failure.
He was a mechanic by trade, owned his own logging company and helped with the family owned lawn and landscape/snow removal business for the better part of...
CHRISTOPHER KINGSLEY LAYTON, PhD
Obituary
Christopher K. Layton, age 85, husband of Cecelia M. Layton, residing in Branson West,
Missouri, passed on July 24, 2026, while in hospice in his home.
Chris was born April 12, 1941, in St. Neots, Bedfordshire, England, the son of John Kingsley
and Kathleen Maslin Layton. After serving in the Royal Air Force during WWII, John
returned to England, and the...