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08/13/2026

Steve V. Wagner, 67, of Willow Springs, Missouri, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family at his bedside.

Steve was born on August 5, 1959, to William “Bill” and Glenna Wagner. He was a lifelong resident of the Willow Springs area and graduated from Willow Springs High school in 1978. Steve worked a variety of jobs before starting his career with Walmart in 1985. He remained with Walmart until his retirement in 2020. In 1999, Steve married the love of his life, Kathy, who was by his side throughout their life together. Their love and companionship were a special part of Steve's life. Together they built a life filled with love, laughter, family, and countless memories. Their bond was a beautiful example of true love and devotion. A love that will continue to live on in the hearts of their family and all who knew them. Steve enjoyed the simple things in life. He loved deer hunting, riding four-wheelers, farming, and raising beef cattle. He also enjoyed good food, especially chocolate and Mtn Dew. Steve was known for his sense of humor and his ability to joke around with just about everyone he met. His laughter, personality, and friendship will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Steve’s faithful cat, Baby “21 years” was by his side through many years of love and companionship. She brought him joy, comfort, and unconditional love.

Steve was preceded in death by his parents, William “Bill” and Glenna Wagner;...

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08/06/2026

James “Jim” William Gorman, a resident of Willow Springs, Missouri, passed away while at his home on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, due to natural causes. James was born January 27, 1957, in Independence, Missouri, to William and Florence (Wolfe) Gorman and was 69 years old.

Jim worked for numerous companies as an automotive and heavy equipment mechanic for approximately fifty-five years before retiring in 2021. He was a proud veteran who served with the United States Marine Corps for approximately four years. He met the love of his life, Cristi Coulter, in 2008 and the two were married in Lone Jack, Missouri in 2015. He had many enjoyments in life which included riding his Harley-Davidson motorcycle, horseback riding with his friends, and working with cattle which kept him very busy. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.

Jim was preceded in death by his parents, William and Florence Gorman.

He is survived by his loving wife, Cristi Lee Gorman; his sisters, Marilyn Fenson and her husband, Kenny, and Karen Ellis. He is further survived by his sons, William “Bill” and Shane Gorman, as well as several nieces and nephews.

A celebration of life will be held for Jim Saturday, September 5, 2026, from 1:00pm – 4:00pm at the American Legion Hall, located at 1021 N. Walnut Street, Willow Springs, MO 65793. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, LLC.

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08/04/2026

The obituary and service information for Oscar Ferguson was posted on our website per the family’s request. We have no involvement in the services.
A celebration of life for Oscar will be held on Saturday, October 3, 2026, from 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Westside Family Life Center at 1274 County Road 5270, Willow Springs, MO 65793.

08/03/2026

Oscar D. Ferguson, 57 years of age, of Beatrice, passed away from injuries sustained in a motor vehicle accident on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Jefferson Community Health and Life in Fairbury. He was born on August 5, 1968, in Mountain View, Missouri, to George and Sally (Woods) Ferguson. Oscar graduated from Willow Springs High School in Willow Springs, Missouri. He earned his bachelor’s degree in graphic design from Missouri State University in Springfield, Missouri. Oscar married Davina Beers in 1991, and they were blessed with two children. They later divorced. His career had him working many places, including Washington State, Tennessee, and Missouri as a manager for 36 years with Walmart and Sam’s Club before working as the manager at Tractor Supply in Marysville, Kansas for the last two years. Oscar married Barbara Enochs on January 5, 2021, in Las Vegas, Nevada. He served on the board for the Marysville Union Pacific Depot Preservation Society. Oscar was a true servant leader who left a lasting, positive mark on his community and workplace through his dedicated mentorship. Outside of his professional life, his greatest joy was traveling the country with his family. A man of many passions, Oscar could often be found canoeing, bowling, or playing darts, and he always enjoyed a lively trip to the casino. At home, he was an avid comic book collector and a dedicated science fiction fan who loved watching Star Trek.

Oscar is survived by his wife,...

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07/23/2026

Melva Jean Stradley, a resident of Ballwin, Missouri passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2026, in St. Louis County due to natural causes. Melva was born September 2, 1935, in Mountain Grove to Lester and Adnes (Ecton) Elliott and was 90 years old.

Melva attended the American School in Chicago, Illinois and graduated on April 19, 1957. However, she earlier met the love of her life, Warren Lee Stradley, and the two were married on October 31, 1953 in West Plains, Missouri. To this union, one son was born. She had many enjoyments in her life which included doing genealogy, going to estate sales, collecting antiques, doing puzzles, and reading. However, her greatest joy was spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by all who loved and knew her.

Melva was preceded in death by her parents, Lester and Adnes; her husband, Warren; two brothers, one sister, and one granddaughter.

She is survived by her son, Terry A. Stradley; granddaughters, Ann Marie Underwood and Nicole Butler; three great-grandchildren, Ziggy and Zoe Underwood, and Alexis Kramer. She is further survived by five great-great-grandchildren; one brother, Carl Elliott; two sisters, Nina Faye Crewse and Ina May Cunningham; and numerous nieces and nephews.

A graveside service for Melva will be held Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at 11:00 AM at the Willow Springs City Cemetery with Pastor Dennis Walton officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, LLC....

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07/21/2026

Wendy Welch Parker, a resident of Willow Springs, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 21, 2026, while at her home with her family by her side. Wendy was born October 24, 1962, in Sacramento, California, to William Tyson and Sally Rae (Zwick) Welch, and was 63 years old.

She was a born traveler as she went from Nova Scotia, Canada to San Diego, California to Tijuana, Mexico to Spokane, Washington, back to Canada and then on to Sacramento, California, all before she was even born.

She had many adventures in her life as a young military dependent. She spent some of her earliest years in New Zealand where her father was stationed in the Air Force. Upon his retirement, the family settled down in Jacksonville, Florida. Wendy attended Robert E. Lee High School in Jacksonville and graduated from FCCJ Jacksonville in 1980. She spent the next seven years traveling the Eastern Seaboard working several odd jobs and living a carefree life with friends; however, in 1987 she settled back down in Jacksonville where she met her husband, Avery, when he was stationed at Naval Air Station in Jacksonville. They fell in love instantly and she stuck by his side and kept the home fires burning during his 20 years in the Navy. They were married in a freak snow/ice storm in Jacksonville, Florida on December 23rd, 1989.

The two spent their military years bouncing every three years from Jacksonville to Millington, Tennessee (where she worked as a Medical Assistant) to...

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06/17/2026

A celebration of life for Regina M. Coatney will be held Saturday, June 20, 2026, at 11:30 AM at the Pomona Christian Church located at 5040 County Road 1390, Pomona, Missouri with Pastor Marcus Allen officiating. Arrangements are under the direction of Willow Funeral Home, LLC.

06/15/2026

Regina Marilyn Coatney, a resident of Pomona, Missouri, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026, while at her home with her family by her side. Regina was born July 11, 1954, in St. Joseph, Missouri, to Wendell Keith and Marjorie “Lou” (Orr) Hershaw, Sr. and was 71 years old.

Regina attended Cabool...

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06/10/2026

Hannah Marie Boyle entered our world on March 7th, 2002, and departed on June 7th, 2026. She was a joy to everyone who knew her and she never met a stranger. Most people agreed that to know her was to love her.

God broke the mold after he made Hannah. She was such a happy soul. She couldn't...

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06/07/2026

Updated driving directions to Pleasant Grove Cemetery.

UPDATE: For those driving to Pleasant Grove Cemetery for Lily's graveside memorial service this Friday, June 12th, there is a detour in place as Pine Creek Bridge is closed. Instructions are as follows:
From Hwy 137 out of Willow Springs, the detour sign will have you turn left onto HH Hwy. Follow the detour signs until you come to a T in the road. This is the intersection of U Hwy and Hwy 137. When you come to the T, you will turn right back onto Hwy 137 and continue for 4 miles. Pleasant Grove Church and Cemetery will be on the left. It takes approximately 30 minutes to drive from Willow Funeral Home to Pleasant Grove Cemetery with this detour in place.

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