The Obituary Section

Donna Formhals

, Missouri

October 3, 2026

Donna Formhals of Shell Knob, Missouri was born August 12, 1933, in Arkansas City, Kansas to Emmett and Florine (Wright) Cockrum. Donna passed away October 4, 2026, in Crane, Missouri at the age of 93.As a dedicated housewife, she poured her heart into caring for her family. Quilting was her quiet art, and bridge and euchre brought her companionship, challenge, and joy throughout the years.She is survived by her husband Charles Formhals; children David Formhals and wife Marilyn, Charles Mark Formhals, Lana Hunt and husband Gary; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren.Donna is preceded in death by her parents Emmett and Florine Cockrum, daughter Janet Burg, brother Emmett Lendell Cockrum.No services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements are under the care of Shell Knob Funeral Home. Online condolences may be shared with the family at shellknobfuneralhome.com.

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Ralph Nolan

, Missouri

Ralph Eldon Nolan was born at home on May 131941 in Monett MO to Sam and Beatrice Ogle Nolan. On October 8 2026 he was welcomed into heaven by his loving wife Claudia his brother John and his parents. He met the love of his life Claudia Stewart in grade school. After graduating from Monett High School and attending a year of college they reconnected and eloped to get married in Miami OK on June 23 1962. During their 60 years of marriage they were blessed with 5 children 18 grandchildren and 27 greatgrandchildren. Ralph worked tirelessly to support his large family. He worked his way up from deliveryman for Bunny Bread Company and Hiland Dairy to managing Foremost Dairy. At 72 Ralph retired as a salesman from Friend Tire Company where he developed many lasting relationships. Ralph supported his childrens and grandchildrens school and sporting events throughout many years…

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Jean Marie Mccutchan

, Missouri

October 8, 2026

Jean Marie McCutchan was born on April 11 1952 to parents Leslie Z Nichols and Frances Martin Nichols in Washington D.C. Jean passed away peacefully on October 9 2026 in Cassville Missouri after a long illness. She leaves behind a loving family of two daughters Michelle Cox and Jessica Bucciantini granddaughter Morgan Edwards grandson Adamo Bucciantini and his wife Kelani. Jean comes from a large family and will be sorely missed by her sister Connie Bruce brothers Bobby Nichols Gary Nichols James Jimmy Nichols and numerous nieces and nephews. Per Jeans wishes she is to be cremated and her ashes will be located in Goshen Virginia among those of her parents and her brother Renn. There will be a celebration of life for the family schedule to be determined. To leave a memorial in Jeans honor please donate to your local SPCA Humane Society or preferred animal shelter as Jean…

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