Russell Sherwood Stanton, 72, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 29, 2015, at Mercy Hospital. He was born March 1, 1943 in Ash Grove, Missouri to Delbert and Fay Stanton. Russell graduated from Ash Grove High School in 1961. He was a maintenance worker at Zenith, and was of the Methodist faith. Russell enjoyed fishing and camping, and he loved his pets. He married Karla Jean Newport Stanton at his parent’s home in Ash Grove in 1975. She preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by his loving parents, Delbert and Fay. Russell is survived by his daughter, Shawna Stanton Stokes and her husband Rocky Stokes, step-children; Mark and Kimberly, one grandchild; Dalton Stokes, one brother; Rayburn and wife Pam Stanton, one sister; Beverly Stanton Counts, several nieces and nephews; Michael Counts and Heather Counts, Jessica and Lindsay Stanton, daughters of Rayburn, and cousins; Warren and Delberta Stanton. He is also survived by his loving and special granddad, Edgar Carter. There will be a graveside service on Saturday, December 5, 2015, 11:00am, at Greenlawn Memorial Gardens.