OBITUARIES
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...
Charles Robert Moore
Jul 31, 2015
Charles Robert Moore age 90 of Springfield, died July 31, 2015. He was born August 3, 1924 in Springfield. Charles served his country in the U.S. Army. After that he worked as a farmer on his own farm. Charles was a member of the Selmore Christian Church. Survivors include: his wife, Sue Moore; his son, Charlie Moore, Jr.; three stepsons,...
Harold L. Larkin
Jul 31, 2015
Harold L. Larkin, age 79, of Nixa passed away Friday, July 31, 2015. He was born September 22, 1935 in Oilton, Oklahoma to Charles and Sylvia (Vance) Larkin. He was united in marriage to Audrey Rose Fairbanks October 1, 1955. Harold worked hard all of his life. Some say work was his hobby. He worked construction in many facets as...
Loyal L. Stewart
Jul 31, 2015
Loyal Luther Stewart, age 80 of Ozark, was welcomed into his heavenly home on July 31, 2015, surrounded by his family and friends. He was born July 27, 1935 in Ozark, the son of Ralph George and Walsie Barthenia (Brown) Stewart. Loyal served his country in the U.S. Air Force. On April 18, 1954 he married Donna Jean Melton. Loyal...
Jack Dee Davis
Jul 28, 2015
Jackie Dee Davis was born to Opal (Grider) and Lincoln Davis on October 23, 1932. He was promoted to his heavenly home on July 28, 2015 to receive his reward and be reunited with his mother, father, wife (Reba Thornton) and a multitude of family and friends. Jack and Reba were united in marriage on August 23, 1952. To this...
Collin Bettis
Jul 28, 2015
Collin Andrew Bettis, 24, passed away on July 28, 2015 at this home in Springfield, Missouri. He was born in Springfield, on May 21, 1991 to Mark and Tiffany (Thomas) Bettis. Collin graduated from Nixa High School. Collin was employed for four years with Polar Tank & Trailer in Springfield. He was also a member of the Teamster's Union. Collin...
Phillip W. Leininger
Jul 26, 2015
Phillip W. Leininger, age 89 of Ozark, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2015. He was born June 26, 1926 in Stillwater, Oklahoma, the son of George and Alda (Wiley) Leininger. Phillip served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II in the Philippines Campaign. On December 6, 1947 Phillip married the love of his life, Dorothy Hall. Phillip...
Gerald (Gary) Leon Charles
Jul 26, 2015
Gerald "Gary" Charles, of Springfield passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2015 at the age of 66, at Wilsons Creek Nursing & Rehab Health Care, after a long illness. He was born September 17, 1948 in Lockwood, to Leon and Roberta (Gillman) Charles. Gary graduated from Lockwood High School in 1966. After graduation, Gary attended Moler Barber College in Kansas...
Paul Alan Warden
Jul 24, 2015
Paul Alan Warden, age 69, of Billings passed away Friday, July 24, 2015 in his home. He was born May 5, 1946 to Pete and Ethel Warden in Squires. He graduated from Ava High School in 1963. Paul graduated From the University of Missouri, Columbia. He was a land surveyor until he retired in 2007. He was united in marriage...
Shayne Allen Maples
Jul 23, 2015
Shayne Allen Maples was born in Columbia, MO on December 19, 1994 by his loving mother Racheal Smith, and father Paul Maples. Shayne married ShayLynn Cartwright in November of 2014. They had a beautiful son in July, 2014. Shayne was an amazing father, and devoted all of his love to his wife and son, Clyde Lane Maples. Shayne was an...
William Larry Watkins
Jul 20, 2015
William Larry Watkins, age 67, of Nixa, passed away, Monday July 20, 2015, in West Yellowstone, Montana. He was born August 7, 1947 in Anderson, Indiana, the son of William Logan and Thelma (Roy) Watkins. Larry was raised in Albion, IL. On June 4, 1967, Larry was united in marriage to Shirley Jean Litherland, celebrating 48 years together. Larry loved...
Hunt J. Mager
Jul 17, 2015
Hunt Mager, age 68 of Ozark, passed away Friday, July 17, 2015. He was born November 4, 1946 in Mesa, Arizona, the son of Harold Joseph and Helen Jeanine (Thuring) Mager. On June 1, 1996, he was united in marriage to Diane Mager. Hunt was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Springfield. Survivors include:...
Rudolph Edwin "Rudy" Smutny
Jul 15, 2015
Rudolph Edwin "Rudy" Smutny, age 72, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 15, 2015. He was born March 2, 1943 in Madison, Nebraska, the son of Edwin and Mary (Knapp) Smutny. When Rudy was 17 his father died. Rudy left school to maintain the family farm and help support his mother, brothers and sisters. During his working career Rudy...
Shirley Crouch
Jul 13, 2015
Shirley Crouch, born December 11, 1924 in West Branch, Iowa to Josiah and Pearl (Reid) Stepp, passed away on July 13, 2015. She married Jack Crouch in 1947 and they made their home in St. Louis, MO until they retired to Table Rock Lake in 1979. They had two daughters, Linda Crouch (Russ Scheidler) and Carol Scott (Steve). They had...
Donovan Dale "Don" White
Jul 13, 2015
Mr. Donovan Dale "Don" White, age 86, of Nixa, Missouri passed away July 13, 2015 in Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born August 10, 1928, in Westmoreland, Kansas, the son of Carroll and Faith (Roberts) White. Don served his country in the United States Army for two years. After leaving the Army, he worked for ADT Security Systems as a...
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