OBITUARIES
Diana Jean Osborne
Sep 16, 2014
Diana Jean Osborne, age 67, of Nixa, passed away Tuesday, September 16, 2014, after a long battle with cancer. She was born in Chicago, IL, January 20, 1947 to Aloysious and Genevieve (Baronowski) Dzieginski. She was united in marriage to Richard Osborne April 29, 1967, in Chicago. Diana was a homemaker, and worked at White House Black Market, at Branson...
Joann Ewing Mackay
Sep 15, 2014
Joann Ewing Mackay, age 84, of Nixa, passed away Monday, September 15, 2014, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born June 24, 1930 in Fordland, the daughter of John Hutson Ewing and Mildred Williams Ewing. Joann started her career with the Springfield Police Department. She moved to Los Angeles where she worked in the legal department for Boeing Aircraft and...
Joan Fulton
Sep 12, 2014
Joan Fulton, age 82 of Ozark, passed away Friday, September 12, 2014 in Ozark Nursing and Care Center, Ozark. She was born September 18, 1931 in Highlandville, the daughter of Earl and Wilma (Melton) Bolin. On January 14, 1955, Joan married Jamie Fulton. Joan worked many years for the Ozark School system, retiring after 31 years. She was a homemaker...
Karen Elizabeth Reilly
Sep 9, 2014
Karen Elizabeth Reilly, 62 of Ozark, MO, died September 8, 2014 in her home after a long illness.She was born April 11, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Richard Charles Freihofer and Wanda Jean (Neal) Freihofer. She was a 1970 graduate of Okmulgee High School in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was a member of Ozark Assembly of God Church in...
Ellis E. Buxton
Sep 8, 2014
Ellis E. Buxton, age 77 of Sparta, died Monday, September 8, 2014. He was born May 29, 1937, the son of Norman and Georgia Buxton. Ellis's wife, Veta Mae Buxton, preceded him death on August 28, 2010. Ellis enjoyed riding his bicycle and watching car races and Westerns on television. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2014...
Bessie Marie Hodges
Sep 8, 2014
Bessie Marie Hodges, age 84, of Springfield, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014. She was born July 8, 1930 in the Keltner community, the daughter of James and Elsie (Holt) Hall. Bessie raised five children, and was a loving grandmother. She was a long time employee of Zenith in Springfield before retirement. She enjoyed being a foster grandparent for OACAC....
John William Wolford
Sep 7, 2014
John W. Wolford, age 80, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014, after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). John was born October 19, 1933, near Bevier, Missouri, to John and Stella (Bunton) Wolford. John proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy, during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he worked for Beechcraft, Boeing,...
Geraldine "Jerry" Polley
Sep 6, 2014
Geraldine Jean "Jerry" Polley, age 83, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 in her home. She was born October 22, 1930 in Seymour, the daughter of Clifford Carl Polley and Thelma Lee Shumate Polley. She was a graduate of Ozark High School. Jerry was a graphic artist for Southwestern Medical School at the University of Texas. After 40...
Alice Raye Williams
Sep 5, 2014
Alice Raye Williams, age 72 of Nixa, died Friday, September 5, 2014. She was born February 15, 1942 in Leslie, Arkansas, the daughter of John Park and Bertha (Clark) Eskridge. Survivors include: her daughters, Liz Bradley, Debbie Church and Kimberly Vaughn. No services are planned. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Leroy William Raymer
Sep 4, 2014
Leroy William Raymer died Thursday, September 4, 2014. He was born January 21, 1927 in Chicago, the son of Frank and Harriet Raymer. Survivors include: his three children, Naomi Brandner, Tina Raymer and Terry Raymer. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. No services are planned.
Marilyn Mae Taghon
Sep 1, 2014
Marilyn Taghor, age 87 of Ozark, formerly of Branson, died September 1, 2014. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. No services are planned.
Carol Anne Bingle
Sep 1, 2014
Carol Anne Bingle, age 60 of Nixa, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014. She was born December 28, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of James and Barbara (Held) Phillips. On June 30, 1983 she and Brian Bingle were united in marriage. Carol was a loving wife, mother and dear friend to those she met. She was preceded in...
Larry Eugene Hall
Sep 1, 2014
Larry Eugene Hall, age 63, of Rogersville, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014. He was born on Valentine's Day, 1951, in Mountain Grove, the son of Warren Morgan Hall and Edith (Lawson) Hall Wills. Larry worked throughout his life as a truck driver, in plumbing and electrical work, and in off-shore oil field welding and pipe inspection. He always enjoyed...
Clyde Leon Heldenbrand
Aug 31, 2014
Clyde Leon Heldenbrand Jr. 53, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 31, 2014. Clyde was born to parents Clyde Leon Heldenbrand Sr. and Shirley June (Allsup) Heldenbrand on August 30, 1961 in Anchorage Alaska. Clyde had a passion for motor vehicles and making people smile. On June 24, 1978 when he was 16 he was...
Donna Reynolds Rasco
Aug 30, 2014
Donna Lyn Reynolds Rasco, age 50, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014. She was born February 27, 1964, in Springfield, the daughter of Mancle and Doris (Brown) Reynolds. Throughout her life Donna lived in the Ozarks, and also in Illinois and the Ft. Smith, Arkansas area. Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was always...
Jimmy Joe Gifford
Aug 28, 2014
Jimmy "Joe" Gifford, age 66, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014 in Mercy Hospital Springfield. He was born August 6, 1948, in Ozark to James and Nola (Fitzgerald) Gifford. On August 30, 1975, he was united in marriage to Donna Lambert. Joe graduated from Ava High School. He served his country in the United States Army, with the...
Carol Richardson Grove
Aug 24, 2014
Carol Jane Richardson Grove, age 83, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014. She was born February 2, 1931 in Republic, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph and Clara (Edwards) Aycock. In 1950 she was united in marriage to William J. "Bill" Richardson. He preceded her in death in 2004. In 2008 Carol and Charles Grove were married. Carol...
James Elmer Dale
Aug 24, 2014
James E. Dale, age 79 of Nixa, died Sunday, August 24, 2014. He was born October 29, 1934 in Joplin, the son of Elmer H. and Evelyn Josephine (Johnson) Dale. On April 14, 1962, James married Betty Cox. James was a member of North Nixa Baptist Church. He loved to fish. James also enjoyed creating beautiful stained glass. Survivors include:...
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