OBITUARIES

Nov 16, 2017

Lance Richards Stark, age 69 passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, November 16, 2017. He was born on September 26, 1948 in Chicago, Illinois to James L. Stark and Kathryn Richards Stark. He was the oldest of three children. He graduated high school in Lincoln Nebraska and went on to attend State College in Pennsylvania. He spent over 30...

Nov 15, 2017

Ross Edmund LaRoche, age 77, of Galena passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017. He was born December 9, 1939 in Hawesville, Kentucky, to Percy and Mary Lois LaRoche. Ross was a caring man and lived for his family. Ross lovingly took great care of his wife, Mary, through her illness until her passing in 2008. He kept the household together...

Nov 12, 2017

Sharron Kay Stacye, age 65, of Springfield passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Cox Hospital with her loving family by her side. She was born December 18, 1951 in Springfield, MO to William and Colleen Stacye. Sharron is survived by her daughter and son, Shawna L Stacye and Shawn L Stacye; her three grandchildren, Cheyenne Stacye, Naki Stacye, Jayven...

Nov 11, 2017

Nov 10, 2017

Vernadeen K. Cutbirth, age 89, of Galena, passed away Friday, November 10, 2017. She was born January 8, 1928, near Galena, the daughter of Hurshel and Ethel (Abbey) Hicks. On November 18, 1946 she and Burney Cutbirth were united in marriage in Columbus, Kansas. Vernadeen retired from Galena Elementary School only a year ago. She had also worked for Tuckers...

Nov 9, 2017

John Alfred Grant, age 74, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on Thursday November 9th, 2017. John was born on November 17th, 1942 in St. Louis Missouri to Warrant Officer Benjamin Grant and Lena Grant. He earned a Bachelor's degree in business at Southwest Missouri State University. John also served as an accountant in the Army Reserves until retiring to an...

Nov 8, 2017

Marlene Suzanna Baty, age 64, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, November 8, 2017 in her home with her husband and her son by her side. She was born February 14, 1953 in Glasgow, Scotland to Merle and Eva (Strominger) Reimer. Marlene's father was a career member of the U. S. Air Force and she grew up seeing many parts of...

Nov 7, 2017

Kim Elizabeth Goss, age 68, of Fremont Hills, passed away in her home Tuesday, November 7, 2017. She was born June 24, 1949, in Richmond, Virginia, the daughter of Dr. Stuart and Jane (Maydian) Light. Kim was raised in Kentucky and moved to Missouri in 1974. On July 1, 1977 she and Larry Ernest Goss were married. She has been...

Nov 7, 2017

Born: August 17, 1960 - Marshfield, Missouri Died: November 7, 2017 - Fordland, Missouri Laura Marie Zeff, affectionately called Marie by her family, was born in Marshfield, Missouri but spent her childhood in O'Fallon, Illinois with her Dad, Les Schau and her Mother, Lela Schau A few years later Laura became a big sister to her brother Randy Schau. She...

Nov 6, 2017

Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark

Nov 6, 2017

Ralph Lawrence Steffen 91 of Nixa, Missouri passed away at his home on November 6, 2017. Ralph is survived by his loving wife of 42 years, Lupe Steffen, 3 daughters, Nancy, Billie, and Beth Ann. Also surviving are five grandchildren; Shane and Casey Durand, John, James and Steffanie Kennedy, Ralph was preceded in death by his parents, two brothers, and...

Nov 5, 2017

Donna J. Cowan, age 81, of Cape Fair, MO passed away Sunday, November 5, 2017. She married Clifford R. Cowan in Pawhuska, OK May 12, 1957. Donna began teaching piano at a young age and had over 300 students over her lifetime. She played piano and organ in church since she was 18. Donna accompanied high school music students at...

Nov 5, 2017

No services planned at this time. Cremation under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa

Nov 4, 2017

Connie Elaine Gilbert, age 64, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017. She had been battling bone cancer for the past five years. Connie was born June 17, 1953, the daughter of Carl and Mary (Braden) Thompson. On September 23, 1968 she and Larry Edward Gilbert were united in marriage. He preceded her in death in 2010. Her parents...

Nov 4, 2017

Randy Jene Baker, age 61, of Galena, the son of Hamilton Ashley and Opal Mae (Stafford) Baker was born of May 17, 1956 in Ozark. Randy passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017 surrounded by his family. Randy was a life long resident of the Galena area. He married Karen Patrick May 30, 1975, celebrating 42 years of marriage. Randy loved...

Nov 4, 2017

Leonard John Bedwell, age 77, of Ozark, passed away November 4, 2017. He was born February 16, 1940 in Des Moines, Iowa, the son of Paul and Edna (Grimm) Bedwell. Leonard served his county in the U.S. Navy. He joined in 1960, and after several tours in Vietnam, he retired following 20 years of service. Following retirement, Leonard was employed...

Nov 2, 2017

Jonneen Applegate, age 55, of Springfield, passed away suddenly Thursday, November 2, 2017. She was born September 26, 1962 in Alexandria, Louisiana, the daughter of William and Betty (Jones) Fitting. Jonneen was married to Willis "Duke" Applegate. The family is planning a memorial service at a later date. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Nov 1, 2017

Oneda "Meme" Watts, age 91, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017. She was born September 4, 1926 in Monett, the daughter of Clarence and Cora (Fredrick) Bohanon. Meme enjoyed gardening and sewing. She was a member of Baptist Temple in Ozark. Survivors include: her children, Rita Ghan Walton, Ronnie Ghan and Shirley, Greg Ghan; a daughter-in-law Faye Ghan;...

Nov 1, 2017

Leeroye Maples was born on December 16, 1932 in his family home southeast of Clever, Missouri. He peacefully passed from this life to his heavenly home on Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in the comfort of his home in Nixa, Missouri. Leeroye served in Korea from March 1953 to December 1954 where he cleared land mines. He loved his country and...

Oct 31, 2017

Geraldine Therese Evans, age 89, of Galena, formerly of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017. She was born May 5, 1928 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Edward James and Christine Tilly (Pintar) Murray. Growing up in Des Moines Geraldine attended St. Joseph Academy. She and her husband, Robert Franklin Evans, had been together since 1958. The family...