OBITUARIES

Ruth Denton

Ruth Denton

Apr 21, 2017

Ruth Elaine Denton 66 died on April 21st 2017 in Republic Mo, after a long battle with Cancer. Ruth was born June 1st 1950 in Mt. View, Mo the daughter of Ralph and Violet Eaves that have preceded her in death. Ruth married Richard Glenn Denton on December 15, 1973. Ruth graduated from MSU and worked as a social worker...

Robert Noel Meyer

Robert Noel Meyer

Apr 20, 2017

Robert N. "Bob" Meyer, Sr. was born December 24, 1926, on East Elson Street in Eolia, Missouri, the son of Ralph and Emma (Maupin) Meyer. He attended school in Eolia from 1931 until graduation in 1944. Bob enlisted in the Army Engineer College Program in June 1944 and was sent to South Dakota State College in Brookings, South Dakota. He...

Chuck Crosby

Chuck Crosby

Apr 17, 2017

Charles "Chuck" Hughie Crosby, age 79, of Willard, Mo. Passed away on April 17, 2017 at home. Charles was born September 22, 1937 to Hughie Crosby and Lizzie Langford in Millican, Tx. He was affectionately known as "Bubba" by his family and close friends in Texas. Charles lived life to the fullest after high school. He served his country in...

Joe Schwartztrauber

Joe Schwartztrauber

Apr 16, 2017

Joseph Edward Schwartztrauber (Joe) 59 passed away Sunday April 16, 2017 at home. Joe was born to George E and R. Darlene (Petrie) on December 21, 1957 in Des Moine IA. His family moved to Lincoln Nebraska while Joe was a child. He married Deborah K. (Sellars) on May 30,1981. They had 3 daughters; Cheryl (Tucker) Talbott of Lincoln NE,...

Susie Meadows

Susie Meadows

Apr 16, 2017

Susie Meadows, age 67, passed away Sunday, April 16, 2017. She was born July 7, 1949 in Grant, NE to Lafie and Madeline (Taylor) Craft. Susie married David Meadows, Sr. September 10, 1966. Susie worked at FASCO for ten years and then went over the road with her husband, David, in the trucking business. She worked with her husband for...

Rafaela Gonzalez

Rafaela Gonzalez

Apr 15, 2017

Rafaela Gonzalez, age 76, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away in her home Saturday, April 15, 2017. She was born November 21, 1940 in Colotlan, Jalisco, Mexico, the daughter of Salvador and Carmen Campos. On June 21, 1958 she and Atanacio Gonzalez were married in Mexico. They came to the United States in 1977. Together with their family they lived in...

James Barrett

James Barrett

Apr 14, 2017

James Franklin Barrett, 83, of Kimberling City, MO. departed this life journey April 14, 2017. Mr. Barrett was born Sept. 3, 1933 in Concordia, KS. son of Donald Bernard Barrett and Francis Agnes (McGinnis) Barrett. James (JB) joined the United States Air Force, and served in the Korean War upon graduating from Turner High School, Muncie KS, in 1951. JB...

Edward John Simmons

Edward John Simmons

Apr 13, 2017

Edward John Simmons, Sr. of Ozark, Missouri was taken Home by his Heavenly Father to be reunited with his loving wife on Thursday, April 13, 2017. He was born on December 30, 1930 in Staten Island, New York. He served in the United States Navy aboard the U.S.S. Oriskany, stationed in Brooklyn, New York from 1948-1952. On June 11, 1955...

James Johnson

James Johnson

Apr 10, 2017

James "Jim" Edward Johnson, Sr., 83, of Clever, Missouri departed this earthly life, leaving behind his dear wife of 39 years, Pat, and his loving family, on Monday, April 10, 2017. Jim passed while in hospice care at Century Pines Assisted Living, Ozark, Missouri. Jim was born September 1, 1933 in Hartsel, Colorado to Everett "Oscar" Johnson and Sylvia (Pickering)...

Shirley Offerman

Shirley Offerman

Apr 9, 2017

Shirley Offerman, 94, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, at Ozark Riverview Manor in Ozark, Missouri. A longtime resident of Branson, Shirley was trained as a nurse during World War II and pursued that career in Kankakee, Illinois, where she grew up and raised her family. In later years, gardening and sewing were her passions. She is survived by...

Esthyr Marie Frost

Esthyr Marie Frost

Apr 8, 2017

No services are planned. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.

Joyce Ann Gooch

Joyce Ann Gooch

Apr 7, 2017

Joyce Ann Gooch, of Nixa, passed away Friday, April 7, 2017. She was born November 22, 1945 to Joe and Lottie Ross, the third of seven children. Joyce was a 1963 graduate of Nixa, High School. The same year she married her high school sweetheart, Darl Gooch. Together they had two sons, Steven and Christopher. Joyce was preceded in death...

Connie Ruth Crooks

Connie Ruth Crooks

Apr 6, 2017

Connie R. (Thompson) Crooks, age 74 of Nixa, MO, formerly of Denver, CO passed away peacefully on April 6, 2017. She will be remembered most for the steadfast faith, love of family and fun nature. After a very successful career in sales she relished her retirement years with Jerry. She enjoyed worshipping the Lord, traveling, antiquing, crafting and visiting with...

Louis Junior Still

Louis Junior Still

Apr 5, 2017

Louis Junior Still (81) of Ozark, MO passed from this life into Heaven on April 5, 2017 at his home. Louis was born June 15 (recorded 6/10/35), 1935 to Louis Still and Edna Pearl Williams in Grovespring, MO. He was preceded in death by his parents, three sisters, Magdalene Varner, Helen Henry, and Willa Wright, four brothers-in-law Guy Varner, Dale...

Cleo M Davis

Cleo M Davis

Apr 4, 2017

Cleo M. Davis, age 89, of Nixa passed away Tuesday March 4, 2017. She was born in Nixa to Fay and Agnes (Pope) Hunt. Cleo was a Cosmetologist for 50 years. She owned two beauty shops, The Pink Poodle and the Parisian. Cleo's family says she was very outgoing and was witty. Cleo was very good at quotations and liked...

Marjorie Elaine Vaz

Marjorie Elaine Vaz

Apr 2, 2017

Marjorie Elaine Vaz, age 82, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017. She was born September 17, 1934 in Philadelphia, PA, the daughter of Hector Arthur and Mary (Anderson) Godin. Marjorie grew up in Philadelphia. She loved to dance and met her husband at a Spanish dance. They had one child, Michelle, before moving to Lansdale, where Michelle grew...

Paul Wesley Williamson

Paul Wesley Williamson

Mar 31, 2017

Paul Wesley Williamson, born September 20, 1938 entered into rest on March 31, 2017. He is survived by 5 Children, 12 Grandchildren and 5 Great-Grandchildren, 3 Brothers and 2 sisters and their spouses, and many nieces and nephews. He loved his family, fishing and watersports, golfing and a good cookout. He was a master craftsman in most any area of...

Jerry D. Vineyard

Jerry D. Vineyard

Mar 31, 2017

Jerry Daniel Vineyard, 82, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on March 31, 2017. He was born near Dixon, MO, on March 26, 1935, the only child of Henry Vineyard and Florence (Giesler) Vineyard. Jerry is survived by his wife of 56 years, Helen (Anderson) Vineyard, of the home; his daughter, Monica Randolph (Alexandria, VA); his daughter, Vanessa Hammons and husband...

Pearl E. Hull

Pearl E. Hull

Mar 30, 2017

Pearl E. Shortt Hull was born May 14th, 1926, to Ivory Lee & Nora Ethel (Nelson) Shortt in Ongo, Douglas County, Missouri. She married the love of her life William E. (Gene) Hull June 1st, 1947. She was preceded in death by her husband, her parents; and her eight brothers: Arlie, Everett, Herman, Milford, Dewey, Darrell and Lester. Pearl was...

Walter Lynn Hutchinson

Walter Lynn Hutchinson

Mar 29, 2017

Walter Lynn Hutchinson, age 78, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2017. He was born May 25, 1938 in Ava, the son of Carter and Hester (Wade) Hutchinson. In 1961 he and Ellen Lucille Gibson were married. Walter worked for Dayco as a Bias Plyer until retirement in 1986. His passion was antique cars. He drove and worked on...