OBITUARIES
Ike O'Daniel
Mar 7, 2023
Isaac Franklin “Ike” O’Daniel, age 90, of Forsyth, Missouri, passed away in his home surrounded by his family Tuesday, March 7, 2023. Born February 28, 1933, he was one of 13 children born to Robert Henry and Nannie Mae (King) O’Daniel. Ike proudly served his country in the U.S. Army. On July 20, 1957, he and Judith Arlene Bailey were...
Nancy Farthing
Mar 6, 2023
Nancy Luster Farthing, age 105, passed away on March 6, 2023. Born February 19, 1918, in Springfield, Missouri, she was the daughter of Lewis Luster and Mary Amis Luster. A lifelong resident of Springfield, Nancy was in the first kindergarten class of Greenwood School and graduated from Central High School. She attended Drury College for two years where she...
Scott O. Rowland
Mar 4, 2023
Scott Rowland, age 47 of Sparta, died March 4, 2023. He was born October 21, 1975 in Springfield, the son of Ronald Holt and Sherry (Rowland) Hardison.
Scott enjoyed four wheeling, motorcycles and being outdoors. He loved making people laugh.
Survivors include his children, Ashlee Rowland of Springfield. Brady Rowland of Springfield and Trinity Rowland of Hollister; his mother and...
Robert (Bob) James Van Gyzen
Mar 2, 2023
Robert "Bob" James Van Gyzen, 84, passed away on March 2, 2023, surrounded by his loving children and grandsons. He was born on October 26, 1938, to James Van Gyzen and Ida (Thibault) Van Gyzen in Seekonk, Massachusetts. Bob met his beautiful wife Arlene and was united in marriage on August 29, 1959, and had four beautiful children.
Bob...
Johnny William Nichols
Mar 1, 2023
Johnny William Nichols passed away peaceably at home March 1, 2023. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy Jean Austin-Nichols; his mother, Ora Johnson; step-father, Earl Johnson; brother William (Bill) Nichols and grandparents.
He is survived by a son, Anthony Nichols; daughter, Lacy Nichols; step-daughter Brandy Fly; grandson Bradley Gardner; granddaughter Ayden Merritt; sister Wyonda Gray and...
Betty Lee St. James
Mar 1, 2023
Betty Lee St. James, age 92 of Ozark, passed away March 1, 2023. She was born November 27, 1930 in Muskogee, Oklahoma, the daughter of Guilford Thurman and Elsie Lee (Stromatt) Jacobs.
Betty was retired from the California State Highway Patrol as a dispatcher.
Survivors include her friends, John and Carol Mather of Branson and Russell and Billy Brinkley...
Johnny William Nichols
Mar 1, 2023
Johnny William Nichols, 57, of Aurora, MO passed away on Wednesday, March 1, 2023 at his home.
Cremation rites have been accorded to Adams Funeral Home of Nixa. A full obituary will be posted soon.
Rodney Leroy Pennington
Feb 26, 2023
Rodney Leroy Pennington, age 66 of Ozark, left to be with his heavenly Father on February 26, 2023. He was born March 27, 1956 in Princeton, West Virginia, the son of Lewis and Rosalee (Huff) Pennington.
Rodney served his country in the U.S. Navy Seabees. He served from 1976 until 1983, stationed on the...
Jerry Ray Buckmaster
Feb 26, 2023
Jerry Ray Buckmaster, age 80, of Clever, passed away February 26, 2023. He was born November 29, 1942 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, the son of James Edward Buckmaster and Sylvia Buckmaster Riley. Jerry served his country in the U.S. Army.
He worked in construction as a bridge builder, owned a pawn shop, and managed taverns during his working career....
Phyllis Ruth Biggs
Feb 25, 2023
Phyllis Ruth Biggs, 77, of Ozark passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 in Springfield.
Phyllis was born on September 18, 1945 in Clearwater, Florida; the daughter of Winfield Harris Strickland, Sr. and Ethel Ree (Birdge) Strickland.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Biggs; a daughter, Tammy; her parents; one sister, Clara; and two brothers, Sims and...
Norene Davis
Feb 18, 2023
Norene Davis of Highlandville, Missouri, left this life Saturday, February 18, 2023. She was born on January 6, 1934, in Abesville, Missouri.
Norene was a lifelong resident of Stone and Christian County where she lived and worked. She worked at the Crane Garment Factory and at Fasco in Ozark, but most importantly she was a fantastic home maker for her...
Robert Alfred Thompson
Feb 18, 2023
Robert Alfred Thompson, 82, of Springfield passed away on Saturday February 18, 2023 at Birch Pointe Health and Rehabilitation.
Robert was born on September 12, 1940 in Bonnieville KY. The son of John Alvin Thompson and Lula Jane Wright. He married Wanda Pauline Canterbury of Cabool MO. She passed away on June 23, 2021.
He is survived by...
Charles M. "Mike" Gann
Feb 17, 2023
Charles Michael Gann passed peacefully from this world on Friday, February 17th, 2023. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. “Mike”, as he was affectionately known, was born on July 13th, 1951, to Charles and Juanita Gann. He graduated from Logan-Rogersville High School in 1969 and worked as a meat cutter at Consumers Market for over 20 years. He...
E. Elaine Dunn
Feb 17, 2023
E. Elaine Dunn, age 84 of Ozark, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. She was born February 27, 1938 in Springfield, the daughter of Walter Eldred and Edith Willamena (Outcalt) Lenhard. As a youngster, Elaine helped her father on the farm and milking cows.
Her faith was most important in Elaine’s life. She was a faithful member of Life...
Paul E. Wasson
Feb 16, 2023
Paul E. Wasson, age 89 of Nixa, died February 16, 2023. He was born June 3, 1933 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Paul Wasson, Sr. and Gertrude (Vienhage) Wasson.
Paul served his country in the U. S. Marines. He worked on his family farm, was a diesel mechanic, welder and heavy...
Steven Douglas McCauley
Feb 14, 2023
Steven Douglas McCauley, age 69 of Ozark, died February 14, 2023. He was born February 18, 1953 in Springfield, the son of Okla Don and Phyllis Jeanette Whittington McCauley.
Steven grew up attending Cassidy United Methodist Church. Steven worked for Springfield Livestock Auction. He was a K.C. Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals fan. Steven enjoyed riding his Harley and watching...
Robert "Bob" Alvin Henderson
Feb 13, 2023
Robert “Bob” Henderson, age 69 of Nixa, died February 13, 2023. He was born July 30, 1953 in Hayti, Missouri, the son of Robert and Marian (Bradley) Henderson.
Bob was a graduate of Caruthersville High School. On June 2, 1973 he was united in marriage to Judy Nolen. Bob worked at Springfield City Utilities for 21 years before retirement. Bob...
Linda Lee Baird
Feb 11, 2023
Linda Lee Baird, age 80 of Ozark, passed away in her home Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was born July 29, 1942 in Sparta, the daughter of William Frank and Edna (Jernigan) Farthing.
On July 22, 1962, Linda was united in marriage to Larry Glenn Baird, who preceded her in death. Linda was a lifelong member of Smyrna...
Mark David Montgomery
Feb 10, 2023
Mark David Montgomery, age 61, of Ozark, died Friday, February 10, 2023. He was born November 26, 1961 the son of David Monroe Montgomery and Frances Lucille (Maggard) Montgomery. Mark was a lifelong resident of Ozark, and a 1979 graduate of Ozark High School.
He retired from Springfield City Utilities. Mark enjoyed boating and spending time on the...
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