OBITUARIES
Ronald James Andrews
Apr 11, 2016
Ronald James Andrews, age 55, of Buffalo, passed away in is home Monday, April 11, 2016. He was born September 20, 1960 in Waverly, New York, the son of John and Julia Andrews. He and Rosemary Ann Oakes were married June 15, 1979. Mr. Andrews was a carpenter and house framer. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home,...
Mabel Ellingsworth
Apr 9, 2016
Mabel Ellingsworth, age 104 of Ozark, passed away Saturday, April 9, 2016. She was born September 24, 1911 in Crocker, Missouri, the daughter of Alpha A. Deardeuff and Gertie (Poulson) Deardeuff. Mabel attended Eastern Gate Baptist Church in Ozark. Survivors include: her children, Madelene Ramsey, Ozark; stepsons, Lester Workman, Jr., Columbia and James Workman, West Virginia; her grandchildren, Morgen Forrest...
Janice Jaeger
Apr 9, 2016
Life includes both birth and death as the year includes both spring and winter. Spring comes gradually, sprout by sprout, and bud by bud. A swelling along the maple twigs and spikes of daffodil or crocus in the early mornings. It's an unfolding, an evolutionary event. And as the winter dies, the spring rejoices in the resurrection of life that...
Carey "Gary" Wayne Maggard
Apr 8, 2016
Carey "Gary" Wayne Maggard, born to Jesse and Annalee Maggard on December 12 1957, passed away unexpectedly on April 8, 2016. Gary was well knowledged and crafted in masonry. He was creative and artistic; writing and publishing several songs. Gary loved music and shared it with everyone that knew him. He is preceded in death by his loving parents Jesse...
Russell Gideon
Apr 6, 2016
Russell Allen Gideon, age 58 of Springfield, passed away April 6, 2016. He was born January 3, 1958 in Sparta, the son of Berlin and Agnes Gideon. Russell worked in construction. Survivors include: two children, Melissa Gideon of Dothan, Alabama and Jaylon Gideon of Blue Springs, Missouri. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Joyce Fitzpatrick
Apr 6, 2016
Billie "Joyce" Fitzpatrick, age 74, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2016. She was born May 13, 1941 in Ash Grove, the daughter of William and Alaine Killingsworth. Joyce graduated from Ash Grove High School and attended MSU where she was a member of Alpha Delta Pi Sorority. Joyce enjoyed playing golf at Fremont Hills and later at Twin...
Anthony J. Naughtin
Apr 6, 2016
Anthony J. Naughtin, age 63 of Mansfield, passed away April 6, 2016. He was born July 11, 1952 in Midland, Texas, the son of Bernard and Patricia (Lee) Naughtin. Anthony "Tony" served his country in the U.S. Navy on the USS Coral Sea CVA 43, including three tours during the Vietnam War. He also worked in construction throughout his life....
Joann McCorkle
Apr 5, 2016
Joann Elaine McCorkle, age 78, of Nixa passed away Tuesday April 5, 2016. She was born February 1, 1938 in Stover, to Ray and Rhea (Berkstresser) Goetze. After graduating from Stover High School, Joann went to Kansas City for work and there Joann and Charles found each other. They were married April 3, 1964. Joann and Charles lived in many...
Beatrice Todd-VanVickle
Apr 4, 2016
Beatrice Todd-VanVickle, age 88 of Springfield, passed away Friday, April 4, 2016. She was born September 26, 1927 in Huntington, Arkansas. Beatrice worked at Zenith before her retirement. Survivors include: her children, Linda Cromer and Charlotte Walters; her grandchildren, Mark, Michael, Mandy, Robby, Jeremy and Matthew; her great grandchildren, her niece, Glinda Polk; and her great niece, Pam Wagner. Beatrice...
Mary Jane Anderson
Apr 4, 2016
Mary Jane Anderson, age 91 of Ozark, passed away April 5, 2016. She was born January 15, 1925 in Lexington, Missouri, the daughter of Francois Marie Henri Kerbrat and Mary Catherine (Mcintyre.) Survivors include her son, Stephen Anderson of Ozark. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
David Cazzell
Apr 1, 2016
David's family has planned a memorial service at 11:00 AM, Saturday, April 9, 2016 at Fellows Lake, at a pavilion near the dam. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Kenneth W. Simons
Mar 25, 2016
Ken Simons, age 77 of Ozark died March 25, 2016. He was born June 1, 1938 in Lamar, Missouri. Ken was predeceased by his daughter, Eden; his father Wilbur; and his stepfather, Earl French. His survivors include his wife of 55 years, Phyllis, two sons, Kreg and wife Cindy and Jon and grandson Race; his mother, June (Rose) Simons French;...
Cyndi E. Ayers
Mar 22, 2016
Cyndi Elaine Ayers, age 64, of Sparta, passed away on Tuesday, March 22, 2016 in her home. Cindy was born January 7, 1952 in Springfield, one of four children of Evelyn M. Ross and Clarence E. Ross. Cyndi and Jack Ayers were united in marriage on April 6, 2002. Their immediate family included three adult children. Cyndi was a free...
Myrlene Jarmin
Mar 22, 2016
Mrylene Stevens Jarmin, Born December 31, 1930 passed away in her home March 22, 2016. She married her beloved Glen Jarmin, December 16, 1955. She received an Education BS Degree from Kansas State Teachers College, Pittsburg Kansas and taught elementary school for 42 years. She retired from Eugene Field Elementary Springfield, MO, in 1989. She was a member of Ozark...
Wayne Burk
Mar 21, 2016
Lenville Wayne Burk, age 81, of Ozark passed away Monday, March 21, 2016. He was born April 14, 1934 in Abesville, to Burnice and Eary (Cox) Burk. He left school to join the Navy. He served during the Korean War and was a driver for Admiral Wight. Wayne was a truck driver, driving various long haul trucks until he retired....
Kellie D. Goode
Mar 20, 2016
Kellie D. Goode, age 75, of Nixa, Passed away after a long battle with cancer March 20, 2016. He was born in Sedan, KS July 3, 1940 to Carlie and Geneva (Usher) Goode. In 1958 after graduating from Neodesha High School Kellie joined the Navy. He served in Naval Aviation as an electronics technician. Kellie married Gayle Vantrease on November...
Robert "Bob" Fulton Moore
Mar 19, 2016
Robert "Bob" Moore was born to Ed and Verna Moore on November 3, 1934. He grew up on a dairy farm in the White Rock community close to Houston, Missouri. He married Bonneta Peace, his wife of 62 years, and worked in St. Louis for 40 years, where they raised their beloved sons, Robert Randall and Terry Jay, who preceded...
Kevin Scott Pruitt
Mar 18, 2016
Kevin Scott Pruitt, age 54, of Nixa, passed away Friday, March 18, 2016. He was born November 15, 1961 in Springfield to Joe B. and Helen (Latty) Pruitt. Kevin was an H-Vac Technician and could do everything. He was the kindest person and never knew a stranger. Kevin would help anyone in need whether or not he knew you. He...
Geraldine "Jerry" Harrison
Mar 17, 2016
Geraldine "Jerry" Harrison, age 89 of Ozark, passed away Thursday, March 17, 2016. She was born July 12, 1926 in Howe, Oklahoma, the daughter of Charles W. and Ila (Woolbright) Luton. Jerry lived most of her life in Clinton, Missouri. She enjoyed spending time at the Eagles Club with her friends. Jerry was baptized at a young age. She enjoyed...
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