Donnald Shelley

Donnald Shelley, 70, of Purdy, passed away Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026 at Mercy Hospital Springfield in Springfield.
 
He was born Aug. 23, 1955 in Purdy, the son of Virgil and Donna (Stone) Shelley, who preceded him in death. Also preceding him in death were a son, Brandon Sabart; life partner, Lora Bruton and sister, Virginia Baldwin.
 
Surviving are his sons, Lesley Carter of Eagle Rock, Stanley Andrus of Monett and Bryan Davis and wife Alexandria of Verona; daughters, Crystal Magers of Shell Knob, Danna Shelley of Monett, Chandra Carnes and husband Jeremy of Rogers, Ark. and Gena Sowell of Rogers, Ark.; brother, Doyle Shelley of Purdy; sister, Vonda Brown and husband Terre of Purdy; 25 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.
 
Shelley grew up and attended school in Purdy. He was employed by Chapman Construction as a supervisor for 40 years from where he retired. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, cutting wood and going backroading while listening to old country music.
 
A celebration of life will be held at a later date. Cremation arrangements are under direction of Fohn Funeral Home in Cassville.