OBITUARIES
Victor E Schelling
Apr 13, 2023
Victor Edward Schelling, age 90, of Ozark, Missouri, passed on April 13, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri at Cox South Medical Center. he was born to Paul Schelling and Laura (Laforce) Schelling on December 25, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois.
Victor took pride in being part of the Air Force and loved his military background. He enjoyed watching war movies and...
Donald George Smith
Apr 12, 2023
Donald George Smith, age 75, peacefully passed away at his home on April 12, 2023. Don was born on May 4, 1947, to Clarence Smith and Martha (Stevens) Smith in Trenton, Missouri. He spent his last few days surrounded by all his family and loved ones. Don loved his wife Alice, who he married on June 23, 1979, and had...
Shepherd Lance Whistance
Apr 11, 2023
Shepherd Lance Whistance was born on October 5, 2018, in Springfield, Missouri . He passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023, in the arms of his parents at Mercy Pediatrics ICU. Shepherd leaves behind two siblings, Boulder and Augusta, along with parents Nick and Emily Whistance, and grandparents, Chris & Vicki Singleton and James & Vickie Whistance.
Shepherd was created...
June Marie Church
Apr 10, 2023
June Marie Church, age 66 of Ozark, died April 10, 2023. She was born December 6, 1956 in Elyria, Ohio, the daughter of Donald Bernard and Betty Ann (Wright) Hedebrand.
June was united in marriage to Dewey James Church, who preceded her in death in 2014. June was a homemaker and also worked at Fasco.
Survivors include: her...
James Cleyon Langford
Apr 7, 2023
James Cleyon Langford of Ozark, Missouri was born in Upshur County, Texas on October 8, 1933 near Latch community where he grew up and went to school. He went to meet the Lord on Good Friday, April 7, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sue Carole (Collier) Langford, his second wife, Merna Marie (Banz) Langford, his...
Jack Tapley
Apr 7, 2023
Jackie Lee “Jack” Tapley, age 91, of Ozark, passed away in his home Friday, April 7, 2023. He was born September 25, 1931, in Wynne, Arkansas, the son of Lee and Gertie (Mauppin) Tapley. On July 3, 1958, Jack and Mary Gladys Stanley were united in marriage.
Jack served a total of 11 years in The Army and...
Pletcher E. Rogers
Apr 6, 2023
Pletcher Rogers, 91, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 in the presence of his family at his home in Sparta, Missouri . He was born in Sparta on January 19, 1932. He was married to Bonnie Shortt for 70 years until her passing on July 11, 2021.
Pletcher is survived by seven children, Dale Rogers and wife Elaine of...
Elvin E. Elwood
Apr 6, 2023
Elvin Elwood, age 88 of Ozark, passed away April 6, 2023 after a battle with kidney disease. He was born September 1, 1934 in Dunlap, Iowa, the son of Kenneth Edward and Anna Alice (Smith) Elwood.
On May 21, 1954 Elvin married Betty Jean Rethamel. Betty Jean preceded Elvin in death in 2005.
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Darrell Wayne Johnson
Apr 3, 2023
Darrell Wayne Johnson, age 48 of Ozark, died April 3, 2023. He was born November 13, 1974 in Stockton, California, the son of Wayne Darrell Jenkins and Debra (Pellham).
Darrell served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked as a forklift operator for Diversified Plastics. Darrell was an avid St. Louis Cardinals...
Margaret Ellen Fox
Apr 3, 2023
Margaret Ellen Fox, age 86 of Ozark, passed from this world on April 3, 2023. She was born August 22, 1936 in Hartville, the daughter of Henry and Mary (Gourley) Davis.
Margaret was married to Ray Dean Fox for 56 years before his passing on February 25, 2010.
Margaret enjoyed interior decorating,...
Jack Emmitt Schlesener
Apr 2, 2023
Jack Emmitt Schlesener, age 20 of Nixa, died April 2, 2023. He was born April 26, 2002 in Springfield, the son of Gary Lyle Schlesener and Jill Suzanne (Gray) Schlesener.
Jack enjoyed playing music with his band, and traveling to music festivals with his soul tribe family and his younger brother, Calvin...
Alice Etta Jones
Mar 31, 2023
Alice Etta Jones, age 85, of Ozark, passed away Friday, March 31, 2023. She was born November 27, 1937, in Highlandville, the daughter of Henry Franklin and Lena Mae (Essick) Rice. She was a lifelong resident of Ozark.
Alice was a long time bus driver for Ozark Schools starting in 1985, until retirement. She enjoyed her yard work,...
Richard Campbell
Mar 29, 2023
Richard "Dick" Thomas Campbell, 88, of Ozark passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield.
Dick was born on August 29, 1934 in New York, NY; the son of Ralph and Ann (Vowan) Campbell.
He faithfully served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, proudly retiring as a Master Seargent in 1982....
Judith J. Watson
Mar 29, 2023
Judith Jean Watson, age 82 of Highlandville, died March 29, 2023. She was born September 17, 1940 in San Diego, California, the daughter of Edward and Mercedes (Howery) Anderson.
On April 5, 1958, Judy was united in marriage to Arleigh Burdette Watson, who preceded her in death on...
Dennis Lynn Fixsen
Mar 28, 2023
Dennis Lynn Fixsen, age 78, passed away Tuesday, March 28, 2023 in Nixa, MO. He was born October 22, 1944 in Goodland, KS to Fred and Bertha (Darnhauer) Fixsen. He attended Goodland Public School before graduating from Goodland High School in the class of 1962. Following high school graduation, he attended and graduated from Fort Hays State University with a BA...
Linda Joan Wright
Mar 24, 2023
Linda Wright, age 72 of Nixa, died March 24, 2023 after a brief illness. She was born August 22, 1950 in Branson, the daughter of Charles and Lena (Hamon) Plott.
On March 19, 1971, Linda was united in marriage to Jerry Wright. Jerry preceded Linda in death in 2021.
Linda had been working as an accountant for...
David Latimer
Mar 21, 2023
David Clark Latimer of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on March 21, 2023 at the age of 87, surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor his legacy by living their lives to the fullest.
David was born August 12, 1935 in Marston, Missouri, the son of Myron and Verna (Rice) Latimer. He found education to not only be...
Dennis George Brown
Mar 21, 2023
Dennis George Brown, age 76, of Nixa., Missouri, passed away March 21, 2023, in his home.
Denny was born on March 12, 1947, in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, the son of Jack and Margaret Brown. He grew up in Cedar Rapids and Des Moines, Iowa.
Denny and Jill Jespersen were married May 3, 1969, and to this union two sons...
Robbie Kim Garner
Mar 19, 2023
Robbie Kim Garner, age 65 of Ozark, died Sunday, March 19, 2023. He was born March 18, 1958 in Springfield, the son of Bill and Marie (Starnes) Garner.
Robbie was a craftsman, making furniture for Norman’s Furniture in Ozark for many years. He built the gigantic yellow rocking chair that sits on...
Eloise Brown
Mar 18, 2023
Eloise Buck Brown, 86, of Highlandville, Mo., passed away on Saturday, March 18, 2023. She was born to Aua and Vida Gibson Buck on December 1, 1936, near Stuart, Oklahoma.
Eloise was a very loving and caring person. She loved children and cared for them in her home in Springfield and in Highlandville for many years. Young children were...
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