OBITUARIES
Eva Blevins Behrens
Jul 8, 2024
Eva Blevins Behrens, age 87, of Beaumont, TX passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born July 24, 1936, in Randolph, TX to Loyd and Mable (Robinson) Blevins.
Eva was a civil service worker at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX for 25 years, retiring in 1992. She often worked additional jobs to her Dyess AFB responsibilities to help...
Ann Farrar Kerby
Jul 7, 2024
Ann Farrar Kerby, at the age of 83, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 07, 2024. She was born on July 28, 1940, in Marianna, Arkansas to Jack and Zella Farrar.
Ann began a beautiful journey of love with William Kerby as they eloped and exchanged vows on December 03, 1965, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Growing up in Marianna, Arkansas, Ann's...
Patricia Akers
Jul 6, 2024
Patricia June Akers, age 84, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. She was born June 4, 1940, in Bradley County, Tennessee. The daughter of Jesse Junior Lones and Opal Margaret (Streng) Lones.
Patricia was a loving wife and mother. She spent her life serving the Lord and others. On March 1, 1990, she married Marvin Lee Akers.
Survivors include three...
Edward Charles Ecklund
Jul 4, 2024
Edward Charles Ecklund, age 84, of Ozark passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born August 18, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Merlin and Ellen Ecklund. Edward “Ed” is survived by is wife Janice of 58 years; his daughter Andrea and her husband, Loyd Rawlings; his grandson Landon Rawlings and his fiancée, Brandi Drudge; his grandsons Cole Rawlings, and...
Janet C. Edie
Jul 3, 2024
Janet C. Edie, born on April 7, 1944 to Eugene and Thelma Hilton in Paducah, KY, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024. She married Wendell Edie in 1964 and they enjoyed 51 wonderful years together. Janet and Wendell loved to travel, often taking their children to places where they could stop and put their feet in the water, creating...
Stephen Scott Sparkman
Jul 2, 2024
On July 2nd, 2024 Stephen Scott Sparkman, “Sparky”, went home to be with Jesus after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and covered in prayer. Scott is now pain free and rejoicing with the Lord.
Scott was born on September 9th, 1963 to Billy and Carolyn Sparkman of Texarkana, TX. They raised him alongside his younger...
Margaret Ellen Burns
Jul 1, 2024
Margaret Ellen Burns was born on September 10, 1948 in Chicago, Illinios to Carl and Ethel Walter. Margaret passed away on July 1, 2024.
On February 20, 1971, Margaret married Robert Burns, the love of her life. Their union was a testament to enduring love and partnership. Together, they built a life full of warmth, joy, and unwavering support for each...
Robert Taylor
Jun 30, 2024
Robert E. Taylor passed on, after a strong year of fighting lung cancer, on June 30th of 2024.
Robert is survived by his children; Bobbi Ehbrecht and Cameron Taylor; a son in law Ryan Ehbrecht; his sisters Betty Street and Barbara Hall; nine grandchildren and multiple other family members.
He was preceded in death by his brother Guy Taylor, and his parents...
Lawrence Martin Clark
Jun 29, 2024
Lawrence Martin Clark, age 85, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2024, in Ozark. He was born on April 9, 1939, in Glen Gardner, New Jersey to Franklin and Francis (Warr) Clark. Lawrence entered into marriage with his beloved wife Margaret on April 8, 1961, in Fort Worth, Texas.
A dedicated family man and a devout Christian, Lawrence was cherished...
Claire Albert Biggs
Jun 29, 2024
Mr. Claire Albert Biggs was born on January 4, 1946, in Goodland, Kansas, to Virgil and Gertrude Biggs. He passed away on June 29, 2024.
Claire's roots were planted in the small town of Goodland, where he grew up helping in his father's mechanic shop. He graduated from St. Francis High School.
In 1970, Claire married Norma Lee Severance, the love of...
Eric Isaac Boram
Jun 28, 2024
On June 28, 2024, a bright light was dimmed too soon as Eric Issac Boram, at the tender age of 25, tragically bid farewell to this world due to injuries of a car accident, leaving this side of eternity.
Eric was born on February 23, 1999 in Arlington, Texas to Timothy and Michele Boram. Although Eric remained a proud Texan all...
Bette Ruth Leslie
Jun 28, 2024
Bette Ruth Leslie, born on February 28, 1943, to Freddie and Tennie Williams in Galva, Kansas, passed from this life on June 28, 2024. Bette was the epitome of charm, grace, and Southern hospitality, effortlessly embodying the role of a true Southern belle throughout her life.
Bette's story is one of love and laughter. She spent 56 wonderful years married to...
Robert Wayne Perry
Jun 27, 2024
Robert W. Perry, age 79 of Nixa, passed away on June 27, 2024. He was born October 7, 1944 in Taft, California to Charles and Juanita Perry.
Robert moved to Springfield at an early age. He was a graduate of Parkview High School then went on to attend to Mohler Barber College in Kansas City, Missouri. He was a barber for...
Chance Dakota Whitelaw
Jun 21, 2024
Chance Dakota Whitelaw was born on October 21, 1990, and tragically taken from us on June 21, 2024, at the young age of 33. He is survived by his mother Rachel Cole and his wife Tabbitha (Tabby) Whitelaw and their five young sons ages 6-17 years old, Aiden, Rylan, Ashton, Rowan, and Teagan. He is also survived by his grandmother...
Kent Calvin Curl
Jun 21, 2024
Kent Calvin Curl, age 72, peacefully passed away on June 21, 2024, in his home. He was born on April 16, 1952, in Dunnegan, Missouri to Bueford and Neta (Vest) Curl. Kent took pride in sharing his birthday with his cherished daughter Kerri. On July 24, 1971, Kent joined in matrimony with Kathy Simmons.
Kent's educational journey included graduating from Fair...
Stephanie Sue Stennett
Jun 21, 2024
Stephanie Sue Stennett, age 71 of Highlandville, passed away June 21, 2024. She was born March 6, 1953 in Freeport, Texas, the daughter of James William Morris and Barbara Sue Jimerson.
Stephanie was a believer in Jesus Christ. She was a member of Lake Hills Church in Ozark. Stephanie enjoyed attending Christian concerts, going to the lake,...
Anita Bernice Holsteen
Jun 20, 2024
Anita Bernice (Foster) Holsteen, age 82, passed away Thursday, June 20, 2024 in her home in home in Marshfield. She was born March 25, 1942. She met and married Donald Holsteen December 8, 1962 in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
Anita and Donald moved to Sacramento, CA, in 1972, and later Honolulu, Hawaii. Donald worked for the Lutheran church and Anita worked as a...
Kevin Lee Scheel
Jun 17, 2024
Kevin Lee Scheel of Mount Vernon, Missouri was the son of Bill Scheel and Linda Kay Scheel Blevins and stepson of Edd "Cobb" Kyle Blevins.
He went to his heavenly home on Monday, June 17th, 2024.
Kevin married Misty in July of 2000, in that union they had two children Kevin B. Scheel and Kaylee Scheel. Later in life he moved to...
William Ralston Watson
Jun 12, 2024
William Ralston Watson, age 77, of Highlandville, passed away on Wednesday, June 12, 2024. He was born on November 20, 1946, to Fred and Opal Watson.
William married his beloved wife Linda on November 20, 1997. At first meeting, William and Linda knew that they were meant to be together forever. It was love at first sight.
Throughout his life, William found...
Ronald Gene Niehoff
Jun 10, 2024
Ronald Gene Niehoff, born on August 23, 1946, in Lamar, Missouri, to Martin and Hilda Niehoff, Ron's life was a tapestry of love, dedication, and vibrant experiences.
Ron grew up on the family farm in Lockwood, where he cultivated a deep-rooted connection to nature and hard work. A standout athlete, he played football during his high school years, embodying the spirit...
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