OBITUARIES
Dale Gann
Dec 17, 2024
Marvin Dale Gann, age 87, of Ozark, Missouri, most recently of Paris, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, December 17, at University Hospital, Columbia, Missouri. He was born April 5, 1937, the son of Charlie Leo and Zelma (Gibson) Gann. At the age of 12, Dale received Christ as his Savior and was baptized into the Fairview Baptist Church, Sparta.
On June...
David Earl Dickison
Dec 17, 2024
David Earl Dickison, of Ozark, Missouri, born on March 13, 1943, to Artha (Hansen) Crane, passed away on December 17, 2024, surrounded by his family.
David was a hardworking and curious young man who loved staying busy. Over the course of his life he held seventy different jobs, showing his strong work ethic and determination. He had a lifelong passion for...
Richard John McVey
Dec 17, 2024
Richard John McVey, age 76 of Nixa, died December 17, 2024. He was born April 27, 1948 in Nuremberg, Germany, the son of John and Anne (Michelzoebelein) McVey.
Richard served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring as Chief Master Sergeant. Later he worked for C.T.I.
On April 16, 1971 he was united in marriage to Renate McVey in Thailand.
Survivors include:...
Carole Jean Vandergriff
Dec 16, 2024
Carole Jean Vandergriff, age 81 of Ozark, passed away December 16, 2024. She was born September 19, 1943 in St. Louis, Missouri, the daugher of Thomas Patrick and Ann Marie (Kausch) Bradley,On September 20, 1969 Carole was united in marriage to Wayne Vandergriff.
Carole enjoyed painting and making crafts. She was a homemaker and mother to their three children.
Survivors include: her...
Denise Marie Countryman
Dec 16, 2024
Denise Marie Countryman, 52, of Nixa, Missouri, was born on January 13, 1972, to Donald and Shirley (Vivion) Scott in Jefferson City, Missouri. She passed peacefully from this world on Monday, December 16, 2024, after an eight-month battle with glioblastoma.
Denise graduated from Mountain View/Birch Tree Liberty High School in 1990. Her career in the waste industry began in 1997 when...
Matthew Monty Kohutek
Dec 15, 2024
It is with profound sadness that I announce the passing of my oldest brother Matthew Monty Kohutek. He was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on 8/9/1973.The Kohutek family moved to Denver Colorado in 1983, and Fountain area, in 1988. Matt attended Sabin Middle School and graduated from Widefield High School in 1991.Throughout his youth, Matt was active in many...
Howard Edward Householder
Dec 15, 2024
Howard Edward Householder, 86, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on December 15, 2024. He was born on September 19, 1938, to Harry and Jennie (Swift) Householder.
Howard married Karen Lynn (Tummons) Householder on April 6, 1990, and together they shared many happy years. Howard proudly served in the United States Navy for four years during peacetime. His work ethic, a value...
Karen Darlene Strong
Dec 15, 2024
Karen Darlene Strong, age 61, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2024, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on September 1, 1963, to Albert and Amanda (Swearengin) Bird, Karen grew up with a joyful heart, a giving spirit, and a deep faith in the Lord that guided her throughout her life.
Karen attended Hillcrest High School,...
William Edgar Tuttle
Dec 14, 2024
William “Bill” Edgar Tuttle, age 89, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 14, 2024. He was born on June 1, 1935, in Topeka, Kansas, to William Tuttle and Elinor (Tague) Tuttle.
Bill served honorably with both the U.S. Marines and the U.S. Navy, exemplifying his love for his country. After his service, he enjoyed a long career at Hiland...
Noreen Brown
Dec 13, 2024
Noreen Brown, age 77 of Nixa, died December 13, 2024. She was born October 9,1947 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Ralph and Vivian (Wentworth) Smith.
On March 25, 1966, Noreen was united in marriage to Glendon Brown.
Noreen had retired from Greene County where she worked as a secretary. She loved all kinds of music and especially enjoyed reading.
Survivors...
Jamie John "JJ" Tindell
Dec 12, 2024
Jamie John "JJ" Tindell, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2024, at the age of 57. Born on July 27, 1967, in Atlanta, Georgia, JJ was the beloved son of Tony and Shirley Tindell. Though he faced immense challenges throughout his life, having been disabled from meningitis as an infant, JJ's resilient spirit, unique communication, and infectious...
Kenneth Bernard Strickland
Dec 9, 2024
Kenneth Bernard Strickland of Nixa, Missouri, entered his eternal home on December 9, 2024, at the age of 84. Born on August 28, 1940, in Hebert, Louisiana, to James and Ivess (Davis) Strickland, Kenneth grew up on his family’s 126-acre homestead. There, he learned the value of hard work, picking cotton, raising livestock, and plowing fields. A “harvest season school...
Frank Lamberton Spicer III
Dec 8, 2024
Frank was in the first graduating class from Parkview High School in Springfield, Missouri. Frank served in the United States Army in the 18th Engineer Brigade with most of that time spent in Vietnam. He was always proud of his service even though it is what affected his life the most.
Frank wanted to help bring awareness to the effects of...
Robert Craig
Dec 8, 2024
Robert “Bob” L. Craig, 83, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on December 8, 2024, in Springfield, Missouri. He was born on June 24, 1941, in Canton, Ohio, to Mary Lucille and Robert Eugene Craig.
Bob grew up in Kirksville, Missouri, and graduated from high school in 1959. Shortly thereafter, he joined the U.S. Army, serving a tour of duty in Korea....
Jakey Grider
Dec 7, 2024
Jakey Herbert Grider, age 94 of Highlandville, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2024. He was born on December 19, 1929 in Highlandville, Missouri, the son of H. Bill and Nellie (Essick) Grider.
Jakey took pride in his family and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and great-great grandfather. He was a talented woodworker by trade. Jakey enjoyed fishing and...
Kathy Kay Combs
Dec 2, 2024
Kathy Kay Combs, 75, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully on December 2, 2024. She was born on July 11, 1949, to William and Annabelle (Simmons) Combs.
Kathy lived a life full of love, laughter, and adventure.
A proud graduate of Wasco High School, Class of 1967, Kathy played the clarinet in the school band. Her nurturing spirit and devotion to...
Wilma Hilton
Nov 26, 2024
Wilma Dean Hilton, age 92 of Springfield passed away November 26, 2024. She was born September 21, 1932 in Ozark, the daughter of Omer and Mabel L. (Wiggins) Hilton.
Wilma was a graduate of Ozark High School, and a member of Prospect Baptist Church in Ozark. She was a graduate of Draughon Business College. Wilma worked as an insurance administrator and...
Amelia Bilyeu
Nov 25, 2024
Amelia Sophia Bodnar Bilyeu was born May 22, 1932, to Michael and Domenica Bodnar in a mud plastered log house her father built on his homestead outside the village of Glendon, Alberta, Canada. Michael had immigrated from Austria-Hungary, and Domenica’s family was from Romania. Amelia was the youngest in the family, the fifth child of Michael and the seventh child...
Lisa Michelle Bailey
Nov 25, 2024
Lisa Michelle (Cossin) Bailey was born September 8, 1965 in Sedalia, Missouri and passed this life November 25, 2024 in the hospice cancer center in Cox South Hospital.
Lisa was survived by a son, Bryce McCoy and a daughter, Breanna McCoy and a granddaughter Evelyn McCoy, her parents, Bob and Joyce Cossin, a sister, Kenna (Cossin) Hartwell and Kenna's husband Jake.
Lisa...
Dennis W. Davis
Nov 25, 2024
Dennis W. Davis, age 74, of Saddlebrooke, passed away peacefully at his home on November 25, 2024. He was born on April 7, 1950, in Highlandville, Missouri, to Wilford and Vivian (Whitlock) Davis.
Dennis answered the call to serve his country, joining the U.S. Army in 1967. As a brave and dedicated helicopter pilot in the Vietnam War, he flew Huey...
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