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Harold Cummins

Harold Cummins

Dec 17, 2023

Harold Thomas Cummins of Ozark, passed away at age 91, on December 17, 2023. He was born November 11, 1932 in the small sawmill town of Calion, Arkansas. After earning a BA from USC, and a Master of Divinity from Golden Gate Theological Seminary, he married Betty Noe Cummins of Missouri. 

Devoted lifelong Christians, Harold and Betty answered God’s call...

Robert William Burns

Robert William Burns

Dec 17, 2023

Robert William Burns was born on July 22, 1944 in Chicago, Illinois to Thomas and Mildred (Rielly) Burns. Robert passed away on December 17, 2023. Robert was united in marriage to Margaret Ellen Walter on February 2, 1971.

Robert valued protecting and loving his family. Robert served his country in the United States Air Force during the Vietnam Era. He...

Lona Mae Clemons

Lona Mae Clemons

Dec 16, 2023

Lona Mae (Ellingsworth) Clemons, age 91 of Marshfield, died December 16, 2023. She was born July 7, 1932 in Highlandville, Missouri, the the daughter of Elmer and Bertha (Davis) Ellingsworth.

In 1952 Lona was united in marriage to Dewey Short “Bill” Clemons, who preceded her in death on August 1, 2005.

Survivors include: two daughters, Brenda Maples of Springfield and...

David Alan Fleming

David Alan Fleming

Dec 16, 2023

 

David Alan Fleming, age 63, of Nixa, died in his home Saturday, December 16, 2023.  He was born May 29, 1960 in Mountain Grove, the son of John Losen “Jack” Fleming and Erma Norene (Rawson) Fleming.  As an infant the family moved to Nixa where he attended school and lived throughout his life.

Some knew him as David, some...

Etta Marie Mecke

Etta Marie Mecke

Dec 13, 2023

Etta Marie (Davis) Mecke, age 71 of Springfield, Missouri, was born July 17, 1952 in Squires, Missouri to Marion Ardell Davis Sr. and Lee Ila (Arnold) Davis.  She departed from this world on December 13, 2023.  Etta served many years in the US Army as a heavy equipment operator and cargo specialist, earning the rank of Sergeant.  During her military...

Phyllis Jean Carsten Cobb

Phyllis Jean Carsten Cobb

Dec 13, 2023

        Phyllis Jean Carsten Cobb, age 79 of Clever,  passed away December 13, 2023.  She was born on March 8, 1944 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Jim and Roberta Carsten.           Phyllis grew up in Spokane, where her love of the outdoors began on her family's farm.  After her daughter Penny was born, she...

Chester Cox

Chester Cox

Dec 12, 2023

 

Chester Cox, age 88 of Nixa, passed away on Tuesday, December 12, 2023.  He was born March 30, 1935 in Clever, Missouri, the son of Lester and Dora (Jones) Cox. Chester was united in marriage to June Wimmer on July 2, 1960 celebrating 63 years together.

Chester had an amazing love for his family.  He was a devoted husband....

Karen Kay Beaumont

Karen Kay Beaumont

Dec 12, 2023

 

Karen Kay Beaumont, age 80 of Nixa, passed away on December 12, 2023.  She was born February 19, 1943 in Pharr, Texas, the daughter of Don and Lila Fernan.  She was united in marriage to Ronald Beaumont on December 26, 1962.  Ronald and Karen celebrated 60 fantastic years of marriage together.

Karen was a woman of great strength....

Cory Michael Bailey

Cory Michael Bailey

Dec 11, 2023

Cory Michael Bailey passed away on December 11, 2023. He was born November 26, 1989, in Upland California, the son of Robert and Judy Bailey.

Cory grew up in Ozark, Missouri being mischievous with his brothers Robert and Christopher and his other brothers in friendship. He was our own Huck Finn and loved being in nature. He loved being...

Richard Orrell

Richard Orrell

Dec 9, 2023

Richard Orrell, age 82 of Nixa, passed away on December 9, 2023.  He was born September 8, 1941 in Fall River, Massachusetts. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Michale Roah on February 17, 1967.

Richard was a very well thought of man that had a great love for his family. Richard's happiest moments were spending...

Charles Hall

Charles Hall

Dec 7, 2023

Charles Hall, 79, passed away in his home south of Ozark, Missouri on December 7, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Born September 12, 1944, to Gladys and Hannen Hall, Charles lived the majority of his life on his family’s homestead south of Ozark overlooking the Mark Twain National Forest. His childhood was filled with time on their farm, hunting, fishing,...

Leila Jewel Clawson

Leila Jewel Clawson

Dec 7, 2023

Leila Jewel Clawson, age 79 of Nixa, died December 7, 2023. She was born July 18, 1944 in Fremont, Nebraska, the daughter of James Edgar and Nella Mary (Wolfmeier) Masters.

Leila was united in marriage to Maurice Allen Clawson on November 3, 1965.

Leila leaves behind her husband of 58 years, Maurice Allen Clawson "Al";  daughter, Amber (Clawson) Mueller and...

Brent Schoenfeldt

Brent Schoenfeldt

Dec 6, 2023

          ​Brent Michael Schoenfeldt Sr., 59, of Springfield, Missouri, was welcomed into the loving arms of the Lord on December 6th, 2023.

         Brent was born on November 3rd, 1964 in Lynnwood, California, to the late Duane Schoenfeldt and Barbara (Peddicord) Critzman. He was a cherished son, father, brother, uncle and friend. He...

Myrtle Loveland

Myrtle Loveland

Dec 6, 2023

Myrtle Sue Loveland, age 85, of Sparta, passed away peacefully in her home Wednesday, December 6, 2023. with her family at her side. She was born July 21, 1938 the daughter of Milton A. and Eliza Ann (Pitts) Little. Myrtle attended school in Ozark. On January 20, 1955 she and Jackie Lee Loveland were united in marriage.

During her working career...

Faye Crain

Faye Crain

Nov 25, 2023

Margaret Faye Davis Crain, age 89, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born June 30, 1934 in Cahokia, Illinois, the daughter of Harry and Rebecca (Uhlry) Davis.

Survivors include: her daughter Denise Williams; three granddaughters, Kelli, Megan and Holly; and three great grandchildren, Reid, Ayla, and Emberly.

Faye loved to travel to see family and...

Pamela Lynn Haworth

Pamela Lynn Haworth

Nov 25, 2023

Pamela Haworth, age 66, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023. She was born in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Frank and Julia (Brown) Rotrock.

Pamela was a 1975 graduate of Nixa High School. Pamela attended St. John's School of Nursing where she received her Bachelor of Science in Nursing. She was a dedicated and compassionate nurse working...

Larry Dean Frazier

Larry Dean Frazier

Nov 21, 2023

Larry Dean Frazier, age 86 of Springfield, died November 21, 2023. He was born June 22, 1937 in Caruthersville, the son of Curtice and Linnie Laverne (Davis) Frazier.

On December 27, 1959, Larry was united in marriage to Glenna (Hanks) at Ozark Christian Church off the square in Ozark.

Larry served his country in the U.S. Army. He was an...

Mary McConnell

Mary McConnell

Nov 17, 2023

Mary Downen McConnell, age 82 of Nixa, passed away November 17, 2023 surrounded by her family and friends.

Mary was born July 13, 1941 in Swedish Covenant Hospital in Chicago. She was one of four children born to Gerald and Miriam Downen. Her childhood and school years were spent in Webster Groves, Missouri. After high school Mary attended Drury College...

Dr. Curtis D. Inman

Dr. Curtis D. Inman

Nov 14, 2023

Dr. Curtis D. Inman of Ozark, passed away November 14, 2023. He was born May 2, 1946 in Danville, Illinois, the son of Kenit and Gladys (Merriman) Inman.

Dr. Inman was a well-loved dentist in Ozark for more than 35 years. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. He was a member of Cassidy United Methodist Church,...

Emery Cochran

Emery Cochran

Nov 13, 2023

Emery Goff Cochran, aged 88 of Springfield, died November 13, 2023. He was born November 10, 1935 in Des Moines, Iowa, the only child of Max and Ethel (Goff) Cochran. Emery served his country in the U.S. Army.  He lived for 12 years in Sun City, AZ followed by 25 years at Lake of the Ozarks before moving to Springfield,...

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