Obituaries

Harold Ephron Reynolds

Published by graphics on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 3:18pm

Harold Ephron Reynolds, 88, passed away on Saturday, May 2, at the Lawrence County Manor in Mt. Vernon. He was born in Wentworth, on Monday, April 4, 1938; son of Cecil Earl and Katherine A. (German) Reynolds.

Amanda Sue Gentry

Published by graphics on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 3:17pm

Amanda Sue Gentry, 48, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, at her home in Oronogo. She was born in Joplin, on Wednesday, March 8, 1978, the daughter of Neil Richard and LouAnn (Cole) Wagner.

 

Lana Walker-Dill

Published by graphics on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 3:16pm

Lana Walker-Dill, 79, of Mt. Vernon passed away on Saturday, April 25, at her home. She was born July 13, 1946, in Jefferson City.

No services are planned at this time. Arrangements are under the direction of Fossett-Mosher Funeral Home in Mt. Vernon.

Mary Ann Carlson

Published by graphics on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 3:16pm

Mary Ann Carlson, 79, passed away on March 31, 2026, in Joplin.

She was born Sept. 3, 1946, in Arkansas City, Kan. to the union of Lieonel Jack and Esther Louise (Fear) Kemp.

Hershel Leo Buehler

Published by graphics on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 3:15pm

Hershel Leo Buehler, 87, of Aurora passed away on Wednesday, April 29, at Cox Monett Hospital in Monett. He was born Feb. 24, 1939, in Aurora, the son of August and Zelma (Logan) Buehler. 

 

Helen Ruth Brooks

Published by graphics on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 3:15pm

Helen Ruth Brooks, 91, of Exeter, passed away Wednesday, April 29, 2026 at Aspire Senior Living Roaring River in Cassville.

James D. “Jim” Blaylock

Published by graphics on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 3:14pm

James D. “Jim” Blaylock, 89, of Monett, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at Cox South Hospital in Springfield. 

Survivors include his friends, Frankie and Jayne Haralson and Cheryl Spain.

He was preceded in death by his parents and his sisters.

Christopher James “Chris” Austin

Published by graphics on Fri, 05/08/2026 - 3:14pm

Christopher James “Chris” Austin, 33, of Purdy, April 25, 2026, 

He was born April 20, 1993, in Springfield, the son of James Austin and Jacqueline McCord.

Mary Sue Fox

Published by graphics on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 3:06pm

Mary Sue Fox, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and devoted caretaker, peacefully passed away on April 23, 2026, at the age of 94.

 

She was born on January 16, 1932, in Monett, Missouri, the daughter of Walter and Helen (Gillioz) Reynaud.

 

Odis Oliver Houston

Published by graphics on Fri, 05/01/2026 - 3:06pm

Odis Oliver Houston, husband, father, and grandfather went to his heavenly home April 20, 2026 at the age of 88.  Born to John and Agnes Houston at Fort Sumner, New Mexico on August 13, 1937, he graduated from Booneville High School in Booneville, Arkansas.  

Lawrence County Record

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Mt. Vernon, MO, 65712
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