William Gene “Hobie’’ Cantrell, 78, of Niangua, was born Oct. 1, 1947, to Hobert and Verda (Dodson) Cantrell and died Friday, May 8, 2026, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.
He is survived by three sons, Brennan Cantrell and his wife Stephanie of Lee’s Summit, Brandon Cantrell of Niangua, and Brad Cantrell and Stephanie of Broken Arrow, Okla.; six grandchildren, six great-grandchildren and his companion, Wanda Johnson of Marshfield.
Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Fraker Funeral Home, Inc. of Marshfield. Burial will be in Marshfield Cemetery. Visitation will be 1-2 p.m. in the funeral home.
Memorial contributions may be made to Mission Home Baptist Church and can be left at the funeral home.
