OBITUARIES
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:...
Kenny Jenkins
Aug 23, 2014
Kenneth Ray Jenkins, age 70, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014. He was born January 9, 1944 in Chadwick. Kenny was raised by his grandparents, Ring and Bessie Loomis. He was a 1962 graduate of Chadwick High School. Kenny was a mechanic throughout his life, serving friends in Sparta through Sparta Auto Repair and Jenkins Service Station. He...
Loretta Kay Reed
Aug 23, 2014
Loretta Kay Reed, age 69, of Highlandville, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014. She was born November 23, 1944 in Springfield, the daughter of Orvel and Edna (Forbes) Hembree. She was a 1962 graduate of Central High School, and was united in marriage to Gary Reed in 1965. Loretta was a Shelter Insurance Agent for 32 years before retirement in...
Marilyn Ann White
Aug 22, 2014
Marilyn Ann White, age 57, of Nixa, passed Friday, August 22, 2014. She was born January 22, 1957, in Springfield, to Don Waggoner Sr. and Ann (Cole) Waggoner. Marilyn married the love of her life, Jeff White, June 4, 1975, celebrating 39 years of marriage. Marilyn was proud of her Native American heritage. She and Jeff were members of the...
Gerald Joseph Alfafara
Aug 20, 2014
Gerald Joseph Alfafara, Sr., age 85 of Ozark, died August 20, 2014. He was born February 24, 1929 in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Gaspar and Odette (LeGoas) Alfafara. Gerald served his country in the U.S. Army, Army Air Force and Navy during World War II and The Korean War. On September 4, 1954 he was united in marriage to...
Mabel L. Bradley
Aug 19, 2014
Mabel (Rainey) Bradley was born August 20, 1917 in Ozark, Missouri to parents John and Mary Delilah Adams Rainey, Mabel was called to her eternal home on August 19, 2014. Mabel was a graduate of Ozark High School and a lifelong resident of Christian County, Missouri. She began her relationship with Christ at an early age and was a dedicated...
Janet Margaret Cloud
Aug 17, 2014
Janet Margaret Cloud, age78, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014. She was born June 10, 1936 in Erie, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Guy and Margaret (Gallager) Matteson. Janet was a 1958 graduate of Spencer Nurses Hospital. On June 7, 1986 she and Larry Cloud were united in marriage. Before retirement, Janet worked as a registered nurse, both for...
Patricia Louise Coudert
Aug 17, 2014
Patricia Louise Coudert, age 89, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 17, 2014 surrounded by her loving family. She was born September 30, 1924 in Pittsfield, Massachusetts, the daughter of Clinton H. Dawley Sr., and Hazel (Osterhout) Dawley. She was a 1942 graduate of Pittsfield High School, and also a graduate of Berkshire Business College. Patricia was married to...
Nina Hammons Batchelor
Aug 16, 2014
Nina Marie Batchelor, age 65, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, August 16, 2014 in Oklahoma. She was born November 12, 1948 in Red Oak, Iowa, the daughter of Charles Joseph and Alta Marie (Moody) Hammons. She was a 1966 graduate of Ozark High School and a 1970 graduate of College of the Ozarks. On May 1, 1981 she and Allan...
Jackie Lynn Oehling
Aug 15, 2014
Jackie Lynn Oehling, age 71, of Sparta, passed away Friday, August 15, 2014, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born on Valentine's Day in 1943 in Sparta, the daughter of Lloyd and Eva May (Johnson) Wilson. On April 2, 1983 she and Allan Dean Oehling were united in marriage. He preceded her in death in 2004. Jackie...
Billie Mae Cline
Aug 14, 2014
Mrs. Billie Mae Cline, age 88, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2014. She was born June 4, 1926 in Wellington, Kansas, the daughter of George and Marie Goodman. Billie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother. She was a faithful member of Calvary Baptist Church and enjoyed bowling, traveling and spending time with her family. Survivors...
Mary Jo Barcliff
Aug 13, 2014
Mary Jo Barcliff, age 62, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2014. She was born March 11, 1952 in Ozark, the daughter of Guy Eakins and Martha Jane (Doss) Eakins. A woman of faith, Mary continued to live in Ozark throughout her life, devoting herself to the Lord and to her family. Mary had been an employee of Walmart...
Jo Ann Burkett
Aug 12, 2014
Jo Ann Burkett, age 73, of Billings, passed away Tuesday, August 12, 2014. She was born July 4, 1941 in St. Louis, to Raymond and Earline (Barrett) Sparks. She met her husband, Arthur F. Burkett, in fifth grade and dated off and on until they married April 29, 1963, in East St. Louis. Jo Ann worked in a cafeteria in...
Albert A. Hluzek
Aug 10, 2014
Albert August Hluzek, Jr., age 83 of Nixa, passed away Sunday, August 10, 2014. He was born October 24, 1930 in House Springs, Missouri, the son of Albert and Della (Brouk) Hluzek. Mr. Hluzek served his country in the U.S. Army and the U.S. Navy during the Korean Era. On December 28, 1950, he married Dorothy Seyle. Mr. Hluzek was...
Linda Carol Collins
Aug 10, 2014
Linda Carol Collins, age 69 of Springfield, passed away August 10, 2014. She was born August 3, 1945 in Springfield, the daughter of Harold (E.T.) and Golda (Thurman) Stout. On August 23, 1963 she was united in marriage to Doyle Collins in Mt. Grove. Linda attended Riverdale Baptist Church. She enjoyed square dancing, geneology, traveling, being a Lady Bear fan...
Wilbur Leland Holmes
Aug 9, 2014
Wilbur Leland Holmes, age 88, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, August 9, 2014 in NorthPark Village in Ozark. Mr. Holmes retired after serving his country in the U.S. Air Force. He will be laid to rest in Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery, St. Louis, beside his loving wife. Arrangements are under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. No local services...
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