OBITUARIES
Vernon V. Rohde
Jul 31, 2013
Vernon V. Rohde of Ozark, Missouri died peacefully Wednesday, July 31, 2013, at the age of 88. Born Vernon Victor Rohde on March 11, 1925, in Mason City, Nebraska, Vernon was the second of three children born to Bertha and Frank Rohde. He came of age during the Great Depression. After graduating from Ansley High School in 1945, Vernon served...
Donald Eugene Stolz
Jul 31, 2013
Donald Eugene Stolz, age 80, of Ozark passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2013 in his home. He was born August 2, 1932 in Springfield, Missouri, to Virgie (Reynolds) Tracy. He was a graduate of Central High School in Springfield, Missouri in 1951. He was a United States Army Veteran and served in the Korean War. He worked 37 years at...
Elizabeth Laverne Gist
Jul 31, 2013
Elizabeth Laverne Gist, age 45, of Nixa, passed away July 31, 2013. She was born December 8, 1967, the daughter of Ray and Lola Lee. On May 27, 1995, she and the love of her life, Randy Gist, were united in marriage. Elizabeth graduated from Everest College as a Nurse Assistant. In addition to the medical field, she had worked...
Wayne Tucker
Jul 30, 2013
Wayne Tucker, age 71, of Nixa, MO, passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2013. He was born August 5, 1941, in the Rocky Community near Winona, MO, the son of William Washington Tucker and Ava Viola (Norris) Tucker. Before retirement Wayne was working in sound design and sales. He was a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. He enjoyed being outdoors, keeping...
Judy Ann Myles
Jul 28, 2013
Judy Myles age 63 of Ozark passed away July 28 2013 at Cox South. She was the daughter of Robert and Ann Seed and born May 2, 1950 in Tokyo, Japan. Her father preceded her in death in 1997. She lived throughout the Midwest before moving to Ozark in 1986. She married Michael Myles on May 26, 1976. Mike preceded...
Travis R. Smith
Jul 24, 2013
Travis R. Smith Travis R. Smith, age 21, died tragically in a motor vehicle accident Wednesday, July 24, 2013. He was born in Springfield, May 3, 1992, the son of Jodie Burns and Ronnie Smith. Travis was united in marriage to Brianna Bangs July 23, 2010. Travis was a wrestler when he attended Nixa High school. Travis was very outgoing...
Wade Allen Vickers
Jul 24, 2013
Wade Allen Vickers, age 42, of Springfield, passed away suddenly July 24, 2013 in Marshfield. He was born January 21, 1971 in Marshalltown, Iowa. He graduated from Ozark High School. Wade worked as a truck driver for many years and most recently for Penmac. He was a huge fan of the San Francisco 49ers football team. Wade was a true...
Irvin "Turk" Seelye
Jul 22, 2013
Irvin W. "Turk"� Seelye, age 93, of passed away after a short illness on July 22, 2013. He was born March 21, 1920 in Pekin, Illinois. He was a retired college instructor who parachuted into Nazi occupied France as part of the June 6, 1944 (D-Day) invasion in World War II. He was a member of the 505th Parachute Infantry...
Kenneth L. Wiggins
Jul 20, 2013
Kenneth L. Wiggins, age 85 of Sparta, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2013. He was born August 31, 1927 in Sparta, the son of George and Lucy (Davidson) Wiggins. On April 29, 1945 he was united in marriage to Lenora Chayer. Kenneth was a farmer, worked at Native Wood and retired from Ozark Mill. He was a deacon at Mt....
Ronald Ralph Asbury
Jul 17, 2013
Ronald Asbury, age 64 of Springfield, passed away July 17, 2013, at the KU Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. Ron was born on February 9, 1949, in Little Rock, AR., to Ralph and Myrtle Asbury. Ron graduated from historic Little Rock Central High and University of Arkansas L.R. Ron was an original "computer geek,"� studying computer programming...
Richard Gabrielle Holmes
Jul 17, 2013
Richard Gabrielle Holmes, age 75, of Ozark, passed away on Wednesday, July 17, 2013. He was born May 5, 1938, in Columbus, Ohio. His mother and father preceded him in death. Richard grew up in the Methodist Church. He was an employee of the U.S. Postal System for many years. Richard is survived by his loving wife, Elsie; sisters-in-law, Carol...
Naomi Kathleen Kniffin
Jul 16, 2013
Naomi Kathleen Kniffin, age 84, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013, at home after a long illness. She was born August 14, 1928, in Stella, Nebraska, the daughter of Charles Myron and LaVonne Lucille (Hill) Harrison. Naomi grew up in Nebraska until she was 16 and her family moved to the Kansas City area. She graduated from...
Wyn Lewis
Jul 16, 2013
Wyn Lewis, age 79, of Rogersville, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2013. She was born October 1, 1933, in Campbell, Missouri, one of seven children born to Louis and Gladys (Masters) Gregory. On August 13, 1954, she and James William Lewis were united in marriage. He preceded her in death in 1986. Wyn enjoyed her family, sharing meals, canning, and...
Barbara Kay Sexton
Jul 8, 2013
Barbara Kay Sexton, age 68, of Ozark, passed away suddenly, Monday, July 8, 2013, in her home. She was born February 16, 1945, in Mt. Vernon, the daughter of Leon and Nyanzia (Welch) Garner. Barbara graduated from Mt. Vernon High School and honored her school as State Baton Champion. She also graduated from Beauty School. On April 18, 1964, she...
Rebecca Lynne Bryant
Jul 7, 2013
Rebecca Lynne Bryant, age 45, of Walnut Shade, Missouri, passed away July 7, 2013 in her home. She was born June 11, 1968 in Springfield, Missouri to Nolan & Laura (Davidson) Pruitt. On November 25, 2003 she was united in marriage to David Bryant. She is survived by her loving husband, David and her daughters, Faith Serencko of Springfield, Missouri...
Martha Wray James
Jul 6, 2013
Martha Wray James, 94, of Ozark passed away peacefully at the Baptist Home in Ozark on Saturday, July 6, 2013. She was born September 28, 1918 in Ozark, the daughter and only child of John and Bessie Wray. Martha graduated from Ozark High School and was a member of the First Baptist Church in Ozark. After graduating with a Teaching...
Barbara June Roller
Jul 5, 2013
Barbara June Roller, age 81, of Sparta, passed away Friday, July 05, 2013 in Springfield. She was born November 13, 1931, in Kansas City, Missouri the daughter of Edward and Frances (Stamper) Harrison. On December 27, 1947 she and Donald Hugh Roller were united in marriage and to this union four children were born. Barbara was a caring mother and...
David Wesley Murphree
Jul 1, 2013
Memorial Services for David Murphree is at 1:00 PM Thursday July 4, 2013, at The Church Of Jesus Christ Of Latter Day Saints, 4450 S. Farm Road 141 (Cox Road), Springfield, MO. A visitation will be from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM, July 4, 2013, at the church.
Delores A. Murphy
Jul 1, 2013
Delores A. "Dee"� Murphy, age 77, of Ozark passed away July 1, 2013 in her home after a short illness. She was born April 8, 1936 in Fredericktown, Missouri. On April 4, 1954 she was united in marriage to Wayne Murphy in Tunica, Mississippi, and to this union four children were born. She worked for years in the Branson Entertainment...
Orville Lee Jones
Jun 30, 2013
Orville Lee Jones, age 56, of Nixa passed away June 30, 2013 at Cox Medical Center South. He was born May 16, 1957 in Springfield, Missouri. He is survived by his children, Terri Sanders, Matthew Jones, Andrew Jones, and Crystal Jones; other relatives and friends. Orville was preceded in death by his parents. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of...
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