Billy Vanhooser

October 22, 2025

Billy Carter Vanhooser, of Dadeville, Missouri, departed this life on Sunday, October 12, 2025, in Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility in Bolivar, Missouri, at the age of 91. 
He was born on December 16, 1933 in Greenfield, Missouri, to Hugh and Rose (Brown) Vanhooser. Billy graduated from Greenfield High School.  
He served his country in the United States Navy.  Billy was united in marriage to Ella Mae Speight on May 22, 1954 in Dadeville, Missouri.  He was a minister for many years serving at Flint Hill Church of Christ and the Bona Church of Christ.  Billy also had worked for the United States Postal Service and farmed throughout his life.  He loved his family and enjoyed collecting antiques.
Preceding him in death were his parents, Hugh and Rose Vanhooser; his wife, Ella Mae Vanhooser; one brother, Kenneth Vanhooser; and one sister, Mary Hoover
Survivors include three children: Darrel Vanhooser and wife, Rene, of Aurora, Colorado; Debbie Worthington and husband, Randy, of Dadeville, Missouri; and Brad Vanhooser and wife, Susan, of Dadeville, Missouri; seven grandchildren: Darris Vanhooser and wife, Marsha; Nicole Vanhooser; Dalton Vanhooser and wife, Kimberly; Josh Worthington and wife, Corry; Brian Worthington and wife, Sarah; Ben Vanhooser and wife, Audra; and Andrew Vanhooser and wife, Julie; 11 great-grandchildren:, Nathan Vanhooser, Audrey Vanhooser, Lydia Vanhooser, Wriston Worthington, Grayson Worthington, Corbin Worthington, Tate Worthington, Boone Worthington, Asa Vanhooser, Beau Vanhooser, and Paul Vanhooser; and a host of nieces, nephews, other relatives, and friends.
Funeral services were held at 11 a.m. on Friday, October 17, 2025, at the Bona Church of Christ.  Burial followed in the Bona Cemetery.  The family received friends on Thursday evening from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Bona Church of Christ.  
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Happy Hollow Bible Camp.  
Online condolences may be shared at www.greenfieldfuneralchapel.com.  
Services were under the care of Greenfield Funeral Chapel.