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Roy Bilyeu

Roy Bilyeu

Sep 10, 2015

Roy Bilyeu, age 79 of Ozark, passed away Thursday, September 10, 2015 at home with his family after a long illness. He was born June 30, 1936 in Walnut Shade, the son of Lee and Muriel (Weatherman) Bilyeu. He was raised by his grandparents Elmer and Duffy Weatherman. Roy married Janice in 1977 and they have lived in Ozark ever...

Edna Jackson

Edna Jackson

Sep 9, 2015

Edna Jackson, age 89, of Columbia passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2015. She was born Edna Peerman October 22, 1925 in Solitude, Indiana. She married William Jackson April 12, 1942. William joined the Army in August 1943. Edna and William traveled the world during William's 22 year career in the Army. William and Edna retired from the Army in 1969,...

Mary Gene Fuller

Mary Gene Fuller

Sep 9, 2015

Mary Gene Fuller, age 85 of Springfield, died Wednesday, September 9, 2015. She was born June 25, 1930 in Butler County, Kansas, the daughter of Stanley and Ruth (Adams) Brown. In 1947 Mary was united in marriage to George Fuller, who preceded her in death. Mary was also preceded in death by her parents and a son-in-law, Jerry Stevens. Survivors...

Patsy Jean Osborn

Patsy Jean Osborn

Sep 6, 2015

Patsy Jean Osborn, age 68 of Chadwick, passed away Sunday, September 6, 2015. She was born May 10, 1947 in Chadwick, the daughter of George N. and Maxine (Weter) House. On August 30, 1966 Patsy was united in marriage to Richard (Ozzie) Osborn. Patsy was a member of Chadwick First Baptist Church. She loved to read and crochet. She worked...

Norman Carl White

Norman Carl White

Sep 5, 2015

Norman Carl White, age 84, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Saturday, September 5, 2015 in his home. He was born August 14, 1931 in Leadwood, Missouri, the son of Robert McKinley White and Delpha (Smith) White. He enlisted in the U.S. Army, and on September 16, 1952 he and Anneliese Potter were married in Germany, where Norman was stationed. Norman...

Herschel Barnhart

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...