Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home & Cremation Care Center

11/08/2025

Katerina Lawson

Memorial contributions can be made to Zion Lutheran Cemetery. Contributions can be dropped off in person at Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home Seymour or can be Mailed to: P.O. Box 366 Seymour, Missouri 65746.

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11/07/2025

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11/06/2025

James Henningsen Jr.

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11/06/2025

Ray Sears

Charles Raymond “Ray” Sears, son of the late Charles Jefferson and Gertrude Ellen (Jones) Sears, was born on October 3, 1947, in Denver, Colorado. He was called to meet the King on November 5, 2025, from his earthly home in Ava, Missouri, and his faith became sight.

Ray was raised in Platteville, Colorado, and graduated from Valley High School. He graduated from the University of Colorado in 1971 with a degree in architecture. He started working at an architectural woodworking company where he was trained as a master craftsman. Ray opened his own architecture firm called Chasm Architecture, which later became C. Raymond Sears Architecture. He was well-known for restoring buildings to their historical period.

Ray met Sally Thompson, and they were united in marriage on March 25, 1989. They lived in Colorado together for many years before moving to Missouri in 2021. It was a great blessing for Sally to be set apart and honored as his wife, and to be loved by such a gentle, devoted, and honorable man.

Ray was a faithful servant, leader, teacher, counselor, and mentor in multiple Messianic Jewish congregations. His love of the Word defined him and guided every decision he made through his very last breath.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Gertrude Sears, and his brother-in-law, Mike Wright.

Ray is survived by his loving wife, Sally Sears, two sons, Tanner Sears (Heidi), and Brady Sears (Kristy Sagely), three grandchildren, Tabitha Sears, C**t Sears, and James Sears, his sister, Sue Wright, one nephew, Bill Ulrich, and many dear friends who will truly miss him.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Medical Blessings, 1115 Springfield Road, Ava, MO 65608.

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11/05/2025

Brenda Dean

Brenda Jane (Fry) Dean, daughter of the late Wayne and Letha (Middleton) Fry, was born June 10, 1953, in Springfield, Missouri, and passed away November 4, 2025, in Houston, Missouri, at 72 years of age.

Brenda grew up on a small dairy farm in Mountain Grove and in order to avoid doing the outside farm chores, she instead learned to cook for her Daddy and Mama; this created her love for cooking, and she became a talented and beautiful hostess. Her older brother, Gary, was the benefactor of many late-night meals after he got home from work and her baby sister, Cindy, never lifted a finger or wanted for anything when Brenda was around.

Brenda attended K-12 at Mountain Grove. When she entered high school, she quickly became a proud member of the Panther Pride Band; she could play that drum like no other girl could! Brenda learned to play the piano and used her gift to serve the Lord in church. Later in life, she was her husband's pianist for every singing appearance he was invited to make; she played beautifully! Brenda had many talents, too many to list on paper. As a young adult, Brenda was a bank teller at Security Bank for many years, the customers loved her sweet smile, and she enjoyed taking care of them. She was stylish, beautiful, and a motherly figure to so many, but Brenda's pride and joy was being a mother to her girls, Heather and Cara. Brenda taught her girls to sing, cook, decorate, and how to take good care of themselves and their family.

Brenda married Charles Dean in the Spring of 1973 and worked alongside him for over 40 years on their two dairy farms. Brenda was Charles' right hand lady, there was nothing that she couldn't do on the farm. When she wasn't milking cows you would have found her serving at church, cooking lunch for the MGCA students, or working at the flower shop.

Brenda was a caretaker; that was her heartbeat. She cared for her husband's every need until she physically couldn't any longer. Charles and Brenda were a beautiful couple; strong, loving and one that many admired, especially their girls. Charles loved his bride with unconditional love and treated her like a queen every day of their fifty two years together.

Brenda loved all of her family. Her nieces, nephews, and sweet grandsons were in the forefront of her mind in everything she did. She always had a package of peanut butter crackers or M&M's in her purse, which she was willing to give away. Being Aunt Brenda, Grandma, and Granna to her "kids" filled her heart. She was so, so proud of her family.

Besides her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Cynthia Fry.

She is survived by her husband of their home in Mountain Grove, Charles Dean, her two daughters, Heather Coen and her husband, Chad of Cabool, Missouri, and Cara Conway and her husband, Jason of Sparta, Missouri, one brother, Gary Fry and his wife, Shirley of Mountain Grove, Missouri, one sister, Cindy Kinnick and her husband, Randy of Ashland City, Tennessee, three grandchildren, Ethan Moore and his wife, Madison, Eli Moore and his wife, Allyssa, and Cael Conway, four great-grandchildren, Hudson, Levi, Hayden, and Lincoln, and many, many other relatives, friends, neighbors, and church family who will miss her sweet spirit.

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11/04/2025

Evelyn Wilson

Evelyn Wilson, daughter of the late Earnest and Cora (Driskell) Sparks, was born September 15, 1947, in Dora, Missouri, and passed away at her home on November 1, 2025. She was 78 years, 1 month, and 17 days of age.

Evelyn married Chris Wilson on May 28, 1966. One child, Daniel, was born to this union.

Evelyn worked for Brown Shoe Company for several years and later started her own cleaning business which she ran for over 30 years. In her spare time, she enjoyed gardening and canning what she harvested, baking and cooking many wonderful things for her family and friends, and feeding the hummingbirds that visited the yard. The delight of her life was spending time with her grandson, Ben.

Evelyn was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Chris, her sister and brother-in-law, Pauline and Larry VanPelt, her brother, George Sparks, and a sister-in-law, Phyllis Sparks.

She is survived by her son, Daniel Wilson and his wife, Laurel, her grandson, Ben Wilson, three brothers, Sam Sparks and his wife, Eunice, Don Sparks and his wife, Nyla, and Dwayne Sparks, and by a sister-in-law, Debbie Sparks, and many other family, neighbors and friends.

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11/04/2025

Anita Scott

Anita Sue Scott, daughter of the late Scott and Hazel (Ball) Bloomer, was born February 22, 1943, in Denver, Colorado. She departed this life on November 3, 2025, in Mountain Grove, Missouri, at the age of 82.

Anita grew up in the Mountain Grove and Willow Springs communities and graduated with the Willow Springs High School class of 1961. She then began a 30 year career working for the Brown Shoe Company in Mountain Grove. Anita was united in marriage to Billy Joe Scott on April 4, 1963, in Mountain Grove. Two sons were born to this union: Tim and Dane.

Anita was saved and baptized in the 70’s and remained faithful to the Lord. She enjoyed crocheting and had made many afghans over the years. Her family considered her to be the “best cook in the world.” She also enjoyed feeding and watching hummingbirds. She and Bill spent over 18 years square dancing together. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Anita is survived by her husband of 62 years, Bill Scott of Mountain Grove; two sons, Tim Scott and wife, Milly, of Mountain Home, Idaho, and Dane Scott and wife, Lesia, of Mountain Grove; four grandchildren, Susan Munson and husband, Thomas, Candice Scott, Benjamin Scott, and Laci Francis; five great-grandchildren, Athena, Aria, Nicholas, Cody, and Rosalynn; one brother, Robert Bloomer and wife, Sharon, of Kansas City, Missouri; and a host of other relatives and friends.

No services are planned at this time.

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11/03/2025

Donny Freeman

Donny Warren Freeman was born June 10, 1968, in Houston, Missouri. He was the third child of Edwin and Carol Ann Freeman. He departed this life on November 2, 2025, at home, at the age of 57.

Donny was united in marriage to Leta (Rumfelt) Massey on April 7, 2015, in Bentonville, Arkansas.

His relationship with the Lord started at a young age when he was saved. He was actively involved in the Gentryville Church in Gentryville, Missouri.

He enjoyed playing softball, hunting, fishing, and watching squirrels and rabbits from the front porch of his home. Donny was a prominent member of the 86ers club.

Donny never knew a stranger. He had many friends, especially those in Stonegate Community. Being a kind and gentle man, everyone loved him.

He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Ann Freeman.

Donny is survived by his loving wife, Leta of the home, his dad, Edwin Freeman of Cabool, Missouri, one sister, Bridget Robertson and her husband, Jerrell, of Mountain Grove, Missouri, two brothers, Mark Freeman and his wife, Brenda, of Cabool, Missouri and Darren Freeman and his wife, Shelley, of Cabool, Missouri, two stepsons, Brandon Campbell of Houston, Missouri, and Addison Woodward of Mountain Grove, Missouri, five nephews, William, Rusty, Levi, Josh, and Justin, one niece, Jessica, and many extended family and friends who will miss him very much.

Memorial Contributions may be made to Gentryville Church, Gentryville, Missouri.

11/01/2025

Clarssia Washburn

Clarssia Ann (Leighty) Washburn was born November 30, 1936, in Huggins, Missouri, the only child of George and Zonia (Butts) (Lemons) Leighty, and departed this life November 1, 2025, at Houston House Nursing Home in Houston, Missouri, at 88 years, 11 months, and 2 days of age.

Clarssia was united in marriage to William Washburn on March 3, 1956. She was saved and baptized at an early age and attended Number One Church in Huggins, Missouri. The last 50 years, she has attended Embree Community Church where she faithfully played the piano for many years. She learned to read shape notes early in life and then taught herself to play both the piano and guitar by ear.

Clarssia drove a school bus for Plato Schools for 39 years, and also served as the Montgomery Township Collector for 20 years. She truly enjoyed getting to know and serving the people of her community in both of these endeavors. Clarssia also enjoyed hunting with William, and they liked traveling together all over the country, including Alaska and Canada. She loved hosting friends in her home for fun evenings of music and games.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, one infant son, and 18 half-siblings.

Clarssia is survived by one daughter, Gail Barton and husband, Ron, three grandchildren, Surina, Shayne, and Shalyn, three great-grandchildren, and many extended family and friends who will miss her.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Dutch Chapel Cemetery in care of the funeral home.

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10/31/2025

Rhonda Lee Escue

Rhonda Lee Escue, daughter of Pamela (Jeffrey) Escue and the late Gerald Escue, was born on November 5, 1967, in San Francisco, California. She departed this life on October 25, 2025, at her home in Seymour, Missouri, at the age of 57 years, 11 months, and 20 days.

Rhonda grew up and lived most of her adult life in California before moving to Missouri just a few years ago. She was very accomplished in her career, working as a Surgical Tech at Oakland Children's Hospital and later as an Office Manager for Solano Imaging. In her spare time, she was creative and enjoyed crafting and making jewelry.

Rhonda was a courageous woman who faced significant health challenges, including autoimmune disease, liver disease, and cancer. Through it all, she never complained and was always there to help others.

Rhonda was preceded in death by her father, Gerald Escue, her son, Evan Gerald Escue, and one sister, Pamela Lee Woodruff.

She is survived by her mother, Pam Escue, one sister, Carolin Ford, her nephew, RJ Ford, two nieces, Raquel Elish and Milissa Ford, three grand-nephews, four grand-nieces, as well as several other relatives and friends.

Rhonda was a loving daughter, sister, aunt, and friend. She will be greatly missed by all those who knew and loved her.

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10/30/2025

Burnus G. Longwell Groves

Burnus Geneva Longwell Groves was born on August 8, 1938, in Fredericksburg, Indiana to Eden J. and Ella M. (Bush) Sutton. She went home to be with the Lord on October 30, 2025, at the age of 87 years, 2 months and 22 days. Burnus grew up around Salem, Indiana and graduated from Salem High School. After graduation, she married Thomas Longwell in 1957. Four children were born to this union, Randall, Susie, Brenda and Jeffrey. She also had three stepchildren she helped raise and love, Thomas, Michaeline and Larry.

Thomas and Burnus moved to Graff, Missouri in 1958 and operated a dairy farm there. Due to his health, they sold the farm in 1972 and moved to Mountain Grove, Missouri. Burnus was also employed by H.D. Lee for many years as a sewing machine operator. Thomas passed away in 1973. In 1979 Burnus married Kenneth Royal. He passed away in 1993. In 1997 she married Glenn Groves. He passed away in 2016.

Burnus was the youngest of eleven children. She loved going to school and always stressed the importance of education for her children. She accepted Jesus Christ as her savior in her teens and continued to love and serve him the rest of her life. She enjoyed sewing, square dancing, cooking and quilting.

She was preceded in death by her three husbands, her parents and all siblings. She is survived by her children, Thomas (Terri) Longwell of Yellville, Arkansas, Michaeline Taylor of Bonnie Lake, Washington, Larry (Debbie) Longwell of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Randall (Becky) Longwell of Mountain Grove, Missouri, Susie (Steve) Shaw of Marshfield, Missouri, Brenda (Bob) Phillippe of Summersville, Missouri and Jeffrey (Linda) Longwell of Springfield, Missouri, nine grandchildren and four great-grandchildren.

Memorial Contributions can be made to Green Mountain Cemetery in care of Craig-Hurtt Funeral Home.

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