OBITUARIES
Herschel Barnhart
Sep 4, 2015
Herschel Barnhart, age 91, died September 4, 2015. He was born in Reno Hollo on April 9, 1924. He moved to Chestnutridge at the age of 13. He and Lorene were introduced by his sister Merle, and first celebrated their birthdays together at the age of 13. They were married on March 11, 1944 in Harrison, Arkansas. Herschel and Lorene...
Judith Lee Bowles
Sep 1, 2015
Judith Lee Bowles of Ozark, died on Tuesday, September 1, 2015, following a recent diagnosis of cancer. She was born in Lewes, Delaware on December 24, 1946, the daughter of Henry and Doris Wilson. The daughter of an Air Force Colonel, Judy lived throughout the world. College years took her to Japan, Hawaii, Texas and Nebraska. Judy retired as a...
Jean Rose Dunham
Aug 22, 2015
Jean Rose Herron-Dunham, age 89 of Ozark, died August 22, 2015 after a long illness. She was born September 25, 1925 in Harrisburg, Illinois, to Alba and Evangeline Herron. Jean was preceded in death by her parents; seven siblings; her daughter, Nancy Fowler; granddaughter, Stephanie, Stark; and grandson, Edward Fowler. Jean is survived by a grandson, Robert Fowler II and...
Jerry Lynn Anderson
Aug 22, 2015
Jerry Lynn Anderson, age 65 of Nixa, passed away, August 22, 2015. He was born October 20, 1949 in Blair, Nebraska, the son of Roscoe and Helen (Roberts) Anderson. On September 11, 1971 Jerry and Pamela Buchardt were united in marriage. Jerry was a 1967 graduate of Arlington High School. After graduation Jerry served his country from 1968-1972 in the...
Randall Wayne Shipman
Aug 22, 2015
Randall Wayne Shipman, age 54 of Springfield, died unexpectedly in his home after a sudden illness. Preceding him in death and awaiting his arrival at the Pearly Gates were his Beloved Father Bill Shipman, Grandmothers Claudia Gideon and Lucy Weter, Grandfathers Harrison Gideon, Frank Shipman, and Jake Shipman. Randy loved reading the Bible, and was seldom seen without it, and...
Gene Springer
Aug 21, 2015
Albert Eugene "Gene" Springer, age 78, of Nixa, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2015. He was born August 3, 1937, the son of James Albert and Alice Louise (Collins) Springer. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps. Gene worked for utility companies as his career, PG&E in San Francisco, and later Piedmont Gas and Electric in North...
Gerald (Jerry) Wayne Downing
Aug 18, 2015
Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Downing age 69, passed away August 18, 2015 in his home in Springfield, surrounded by his loving family and friends, after a sudden illness. Jerry was born on June 8, 1946 in Festus, Missouri to William "Basil" and Maggie Elizabeth (Beckley) Downing. He was a 1964 graduate of Festus High School. Jerry and Linda were united in...
Jack Richard Carter
Aug 17, 2015
Jack Richard Carter II, of Ozark, passed away Monday, August 17, 2015 surrounded by his family. Jack was born on February, 29, 1952 in Joplin. He graduated from Ozark High School in 1970, and later married his high school sweetheart on August, 5, 1973. They remained happily married for the next 42 years. Jack was a caregiver through and through....
Guy L. Nolen
Aug 15, 2015
Guy Leslie Nolen, age 77 of Nixa, passed away Saturday, August 15, 2015. He was born July 25, 1938 in Stonington, IL, the son of Joseph and Jennie (Rigsby) Nolen. Guy served his country in the U.S. Army. On April 11, 1964 he married Shirley Bridges. Guy was retired from Caterpillar Tractor Co. in Illinois. He enjoyed NASCAR racing. Survivors...
Mildred Sisco
Aug 14, 2015
Mildred Arlene Sisco, age 76, of Chadwick, passed away in her home surrounded by her loving family on Friday, August 14, 2015. She was born August 4, 1939 in Bruner, the daughter of Simon and Ella (Hale) Smith. In 1955 Mildred and Don Sisco were united in marriage. They continued to live in Christian County, throughout Mildred's life. Mildred was...
Jerry Gilliam
Aug 12, 2015
Jerry Dean Gilliam, age 69, of Nixa went home to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, September 12, 2015. He was born January 24, 1946 in West Plains to Orville and Dorothy (Hanshaw) Gilliam. He was united in marriage November 20, 1964 to Margaret Essick. By trade Jerry was a sewing machine mechanic. His hobbies and interests included music, reading...
Judith Elizabeth Jordan Secrest
Aug 11, 2015
Judith Elizabeth Jordan Secrest October 15 1995 - August 11 2015 Judith was a little girl with a big heart. She loved her family and was loved back very much. She had a beautiful little boy who she gave his best chance in the world, with her love for him she had many friends and a few dear friends. You...
Amanda Darlene Bird
Aug 10, 2015
Amanda (Darlene) Bird, age 71, of Springfield, passed away Monday, August 10, 2015 in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. Darlene was born on Friday, July 14, 1944 in Ava, to Lloyd and Elma (Johnson) Swearengin. Darlene was a Christian and a lifelong homemaker. She enjoyed family gatherings and cook-outs. Darlene had a great hidden talent for impersonations and loved to laugh...
Charles Christman
Aug 10, 2015
Charles Earl Christman, 72, of Marshfield, MO passed away at his home on Monday, August 10, 2015, after a year long fight against Melanoma cancer. Charles was born May 25, 1943 in Kansas City, MO. He served in the U.S. Marine Corp from 1962 to 1965. He retired from the construction industry. Charles was preceded in death by his parents....
Lonnie Otto Thompson
Aug 7, 2015
Lonnie Otto Thompson, age 79, of Bruner, passed away in his home August 7, 2015. He was born February 15, 1936 in Bruner, where he continued to live throughout his life. Lonnie was a truck driver, operated his farm in Bruner, and did custom farming. As a truck driver Lonnie traveled to every state in the lower 48. Lonnie had...
Larry Countryman
Aug 6, 2015
Larry Dean Countryman, age 76, of Ozark, passed away at home peacefully with his family at his side, Thursday, August 6, 2015. He was born in Esbon, Kansas, on February 12, 1939 to Francis and Evelyn Countryman. The family moved when Larry was nine months old to the family farm near Ozark. Larry graduated from Ozark High School in 1957...
Carol Louise Lawrence
Aug 2, 2015
Carol Louise (Mason) Lawrence, age 79, of Nixa passed Sunday, August 2, 2015. She was born January 8, 1936 in Springfield to Odessa Mason and David Mastin. She graduated from Marshfield High School, Burge School of Nursing, The University of Los Angeles, California with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing, Public Health and School Nurse credential, and Missouri State...
Johnny L. Maples
Aug 2, 2015
Johnny L. Maples, age 64 of Highlandville, died August 2, 2015. He was born July 27, 1951 in Ozark, the son of Joe and Betty (Cox) Maples. Johnny was saved at an early age. He was a member of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, where he served as a deacon. Johnny was a 1970 graduate of Galena High School. He served...
Glenda Alice Garges
Aug 2, 2015
Glenda A. Garges, age 65 of Highlandville, died Sunday, August 2, 2015. She was born May 2, 1950 in Little Falls, Minnesota, the daughter of Arnold and Lorraine (Stowe) Garges. Glenda loved to laugh, enjoyed life and being with her family. She was very creative and humble in her abilities. Survivors include: her children, Lisa Craig and husband Cliff, Highlandville,...
Richard R. Davidheiser
Aug 1, 2015
Richard R. Davidheiser, age 56 of Springfield, died August 1, 2015. He was born December 15, 1958 in Pottstown, Pennsylvania, the son of Richard R. Sr. and Grace (Twillinger) Davidheiser. Richard worked most of his adult life as a truck driver. Richard loved his family, tattoos, Marilyn Monroe, and old muscle cars. He is survived by his two sisters, Gracie...
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