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Robert Raymond Forth

Robert Raymond Forth

May 3, 2011

Robert Raymond Forth, of Highlandville, passed away at his home in the early morning hours of Tuesday, May 3, 2011. Bob was born on August 28, 1925 in Coffeyville, KS. He was the youngest of four brothers, all of whom predeceased him. A veteran of World War II, Bob served as a Navy signalman in various theaters in the Pacific....

Dorothy Jo Hawes

Dorothy Jo Hawes

Apr 29, 2011

Dorothy Jo Hawes, age 68 of Ozark, passed away Friday, April 29, 2011. She was born November 13, 1942 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Grover and Jesse (Piper) Purcell. On August 24, 1963 she was united in marriage to James Lee Hawes. James preceded Dorothy in death in 2008. Survivors include: two daughters, Janet Fields and Kathy Mooney and...

Nathan John Brewer

Nathan John Brewer

Apr 24, 2011

Nathan John Brewer, age 82 of Bruner passed away Easter Sunday, April 24, 2011. He was born on Good Friday, March 24, 1929 in Detroit, Michigan, the son of John and Emma (Shultz) Brewer. Nathan served his country in the U.S. Air Force before working for TRW, Hughes Aircraft and finally at Northrup-Grumman as an engineer where he worked with...

Burdella Joyce Davis

Burdella Joyce Davis

Apr 24, 2011

Burdella Joyce Davis, age 66, of Highlandville, passed away Sunday, April 24, 2011. She was born February 10, 1945, in Dora, Missouri, the daughter of James Ezra Owen and Margaret Jane (Moss) Owen. She was united in marriage to Franklin Ernest Davis on September 28, 1962. Throughout her working career Burdella managed a convenience store, a deli and bakery, and...

Patsy Sue Hedgpeth

Patsy Sue Hedgpeth

Apr 23, 2011

Patsy Sue Hedgpeth, age 68, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, April 23, 2011. She was born May 27, 1942 in Yocum, Arkansas, the daughter of Rile and Stella Zoe (Bell) Davis. On July 14, 1989 she and Leroy Hedgpeth were united in marriage. Patsy enjoyed the lake and fishing and loved being with her children, and grandchildren. Patsy retired from...

Maxine House

Maxine House

Apr 21, 2011

Maxine House, age 83, of Chadwick, passed away Thursday, April 21, 2011. She was born September 13, 1927, in Chadwick, the daughter of Thomas Jefferson Weter and Minnie Caroline (Hicks) Weter. On June 9, 1944 she and George N. House, Jr. were united in marriage. Maxine worked as a cook for the Chadwick School, and also was a inspector for...

Lester W. Kraft

Lester W. Kraft

Apr 20, 2011

Lester W. Kraft, age 90 of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011. He was born March 25, 1921 in Billings, the son of Henry W. and Rosa (Pryor) Kraft. On March 30, 1946 he married Claradine Johns who preceded him in death in 2004. Lester was of the Baptist faith. He served his country in the U.S. Army from...

Shirley Lee Brannan

Shirley Lee Brannan

Apr 20, 2011

Shirl', Shirley Lee Brannan, died late on Tuesday, April 19, 2011, in her home. Her husband of 61 years, Curt Brannan, was holding her hand and by her side, along with her oldest daughter. She died after a 3 years illness, which she face with dignity, humor and love each day till the end. Born November 25, 1931 in Kansas...

Donna Mae Jahn

Donna Mae Jahn

Apr 20, 2011

Donna Mae Jahn, age 61, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, April 20, 2011. She was born February 9, 1950 in Council Bluffs, Iowa, the daughter of Donald and Madeline (Coontz) Ehlers. Mrs. Jahn was employed by Hiland Dairy for 24 years in the accounts payable department. She loved her family, and will be dearly missed by them. She enjoyed shopping...

Marvin "Lee" Akers

Marvin "Lee" Akers

Apr 17, 2011

Marvin "Lee"� Akers, age 76 of Ozark, passed away Sunday, April 17, 2011. He was born August 20, 1934 in Indiana, the son of Loren C. and Irene (Drabenstradt) Akers. Lee served his country in the U.S. Navy and National Guard. He worked as Deputy Sheriff in California for 22 years. On March 1, 1990 he married Patricia (Lones). Survivors...

Maxine Walker

Maxine Walker

Apr 16, 2011

Maxine Walker, age 85 of Nixa, passed away April 16, 2011. She was born September 8, 1925 in Cave Creek, Arkansas, the daughter of Claude E. and Sarah Jane (Shelton) Wade. On November 3, 1951 she was united in marriage to Don E. Walker. He was the love of her life. Maxine was an incredible homemaker, centering her life around...

Vicki Hood-Campbell

Vicki Hood-Campbell

Apr 16, 2011

Vicki Hood-Campbell, age 62, of Crane, Mo, passed away Sat., Apr. 16 in St. John's Hospital, following a battle with cancer. She was born Mar. 4, 1949 to Faye and Buster Hood, of Nixa. Vicki was employed by St. John's and retired with 33 years of service. After retirement she enjoyed working as a home health aid for Oxford Health....

Donald Hugh Roller

Donald Hugh Roller

Apr 11, 2011

Donald Hugh Roller, age 79, of Sparta, passed away Monday, April 11, 2011. He was born May 15, 1931, in Sparta, the son of Jamie and Chloe (Shipman) Roller. On December 27, 1947 he and Barbara June Harrison were united in marriage. Don was a mechanical contractor and plumber for over 50 years. He retired in 2003. He was also...

Ruby Louise Jackson

Ruby Louise Jackson

Apr 10, 2011

Ruby Louise (Meadows) Jackson, age 89, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, April 10, 2011. She was born April 19, 1921 in Christian County, the daughter of John and Ida (Cook) Meadows. On September 11, 1937 she and Noel Jackson were united in marriage. Mrs. Jackson operated a day care for children for many years. She enjoyed crocheting, quilting and embroidery...

Doris Marie Roberts

Doris Marie Roberts

Apr 8, 2011

Mrs. Doris M. Roberts, age 72, Ozark, formerly of St. Louis, died April 8, 2011. She was born May 22, 1938 in Alfalfa Center, Missouri, the daughter of Robert and Ruby Jewel (Oliver) Metcalf. Survivors include: her husband, Richard A. Roberts, Ozark; two children, Natalie Colli and husband Harold, Springfield and Christopher Roberts, Ozark; two grandchildren, Kaitlin Colli and Rachel...

Patricia Ann Bowman

Patricia Ann Bowman

Apr 8, 2011

Patricia Ann Bowman, age 76, of Highlandville, passed away Friday, April 8, 2011. She was born December 16, 1934, in Denver, CO, the daughter of William Earl and Ruth Elizabeth (Seastrand) Pratt. Patricia lived in Loveland, Estes Park, and Greeley, CO, and Phoenix, AZ, before moving to Highlandville. She retired after many years from AT&T. Patricia was loved by her...

J.D. Fitzpatrick

J.D. Fitzpatrick

Apr 2, 2011

Joe "J.D."� Fitzpatrick, age 76, of Marionville, passed away Saturday, April 2, 2011. He was born June 21, 1934 in Nixa, the son of Carl and Mamie (Bolin) Fitzpatrick. J.D. was a farmer, had owned and operated area restaurants, and served as a maintenance engineer for Elfindale Retirement Community. He was a member of First Baptist Church in Marionville, and...

Vickie Lynn Wilson

Vickie Lynn Wilson

Mar 26, 2011

Vickie Lynn Wilson, age 57, Dover, Tennessee, passed away March 26, 2011. She was born October 5, 1953 in Leadwood, Missouri, the daughter of Harold and Doris (Butler) Alcorn. On October 19, 1991 she was united in marriage to Keith Allen Wilson. Survivors include: her son, Joseph Michael Chappius; a grandson, Nathan Michael Chappius; and two brothers, Harold Alcorn III...

Cary Stephen Haworth

Cary Stephen Haworth

Mar 26, 2011

Cary Haworth Cary Stephen Haworth, age 46, of Nixa, died Saturday March 26, 2011, at 4:46 AM with double pneumonia. He was born June 30, 1964 in Nixa, the son of Bill and Marcia (Painter) Haworth. Cary worked as a machinist, and enjoyed deer hunting and floating. Survivors include: Two children, Kesha Haworth and her fianc�, Brandon Abbott, and Cary...

Eula Irene Shortt

Eula Irene Shortt

Mar 25, 2011

Eula Irene Shortt, age 91, of Sparta, passed away Friday, March 25, 2011. She was born November 2, 1919 at Ongo, one of nine children of Cleveland and Stella (Nelson) Maggard. Eula was a graduate of Ava High School. She was united in marriage to Arlie Olath Shortt. Mrs. Shortt was a member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at...

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