OBITUARIES

Jul 19, 2022

On July 19, 2022, Barbara Kent Stiles Whitworth , while surrounded by her loving family, slipped the bonds of earth and joined her loved ones in Heaven.

Barbara was born on February 26, 1935 in Eugene, Oregon to George and Edna Stiles who preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Parker Gene Whitworth, her...

Jul 16, 2022

Belva Ruth (Slater) (Rider) Yep, two days shy of 81, formerly of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and currently of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family. 

 

Belva was born on July 18, 1941 in McCleary, Washington, and raised in Arkansas; the daughter of James Leslie Slater and Ruth Mae Slater...

Jul 16, 2022

Joann Stanbro was born south of Strafford, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Lee Stanbro, her parents, Gerald and “Polly” Hager, her grandparents, George and Maggie Hager, all of Strafford, Missouri, and Emma Buchanan of Springfield, Missouri.

Joann married her high school sweetheart, Rodney Lee Stanbro, on August 3, 1951, in Lamar, Missouri. After marrying, they...

Jul 14, 2022

Pauline Neva Weagley, 95, formerly of Chadwick and currently of Ozark, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

Pauline was born on January 22, 1927 in Garrison; the daughter of John Ervin and Myrtle (Johnson) Clark. She married Lee Dean "Shorty" Weagley. He preceded her in death in 1986.

She was also preceded by her...

Jul 11, 2022

Robert Roland Carter (Roland) was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather brother and friend.  He went home to meet Jesus on July 11, 2022 at age 82.

He was born to Nathan & Mary Ellen "Bill" Carter on August 3, 1939, in Memphis, TN.  He grew up in Memphis, Tn and after graduating high school, he attended...

Jul 10, 2022

Harvey Mark Turner was born on December 14, 1945 in Visalia, California and died at the age of 76 in Springfield, Missouri, on July 10, 2022.  A lifelong resident of California, Harvey had just moved to Missouri four months earlier.   Harvey’s career in farming began in his family’s business, Turner’s Feed Mill.  Harvey was a successful salesman and manager...

Jul 9, 2022

Denis Phinney was born December 29, 1954, in Topeka Ks, the youngest of 7 children born to Howard and Helen Phinney. He moved to Missouri in his early teens. Denis worked in various jobs, including farm work and Silver Dollar City before opening and his own business, Phinney Tractor Repair. He loved old cars, old trucks, and old farm equipment....

Jul 9, 2022

Alice Kay Bilyeu passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Kay was born in Eagle Rock, Missouri. The daughter of Elmer and Vivian (Keltner) Periman. Kay was united in marriage to John D. Bilyeu on December 6, 1974, and they were together for forty-seven years.

 

Kay had been employed by Diversified Plastics, GE-Regal Beloit, and was also a professional hairdresser.

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Jul 8, 2022

Rosetta Lucille Burk, age 60, passed away on Friday July 8, 2022, at Buffalo Prairie Care Center in Buffalo, Mo after a battle with cancer.

 

Rosetta was born on August 11, 1961, in Douglas County Missouri. At age three, Rosetta came to live with Luther and Edith (Tennison) Burk. They later adopted her. She enjoyed growing up on the...

Jul 7, 2022

Dale Allen Gant, age 61, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at home with his wife by his side.

 

Dale was born on October 9, 1960, in Enid, Oklahoma to the late Norman and Sandra (Brown) Gant.

 

On May 10, 1997, Dale was united in marriage to Suzan Turner at New Hope Baptist Church in Fair Grove,...

Jul 3, 2022

Jul 3, 2022

Hazel Ann Brewer, 98, of Nixa passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at James River Nursing & Rehabilitation in Springfield.

Hazel was born on February 8, 1924 in Winslow, AZ; the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Glaze) Taylor. Hazel married Donald Brewer in 1948. He passed in 1999. She is also preceded in death by her parents, a son,...

Jul 3, 2022

Joe Delano Rozell, 85, passed away peacefully with his immediate family surrounding him on July 3rd at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. Joe was born in Garrison, Missouri, on a cold Thursday morning to Sallie and Ray Rozell, his proud parents. Joe was the fourth of four kids, and even though he was the baby of the family he likely started...

Jul 3, 2022

April 7, 1935 - July 3, 2022

On July 3, 2022, Wendell William Wilson, loving husband, and father, went home to be with Jesus at the age of 87.

Wendell was born on April 7, 1935, in Lark, TX to Gilbert and Annie (Black) Wilson. He graduated from High School in Meade, KS, in 1953, and received a Bachelor of...

Jul 1, 2022

William J. Taylor, 83, of Ozark, Mo., was born August 14, 1938 and died July 1, 2022.

Bill was born at home to Juanita Avaline (Hardison) and Clarence Antonio Taylor. After graduating from Central High School, he attended Missouri State University, where he was a member of the Sigma Pi Fraternity and was an avid swimmer, archer, and fencer. After...

Jul 1, 2022

Zola was born on June 9, 1970 in Ottumwa, Iowa to Jacquelyne and Billy Wayne Gates.  She left this physical world on July 1, 2022 entering the gates of Heaven to meet her beloved Father.  Zola graduated from Kirksville High School in 1988.  In 1995, she married Jim Morris and had the love of her life in 1999, her beloved...

Jul 1, 2022

Joyce Lee Bostic, 66, of Ozark went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday morning, July 1, 2022 at her home, surrounded by the family she loved.

Joyce was born on April 1,1956 in Branson, the daughter of Michael Andrew and Emily (Achor) Jussel. In 1974, she married Roger Bostic. Joyce was the glue that held her family...

Jun 30, 2022

Avaline T. Harris, age 86, entered into rest on Thursday June 30, 2022, in Springfield, Missouri.

 

Avaline True was born on September 13, 1935, in Tunas, Missouri to the late Roy and Bethel (Owensby) True. She graduated from Tunas High School in 1953. She then attended Drury University, graduating Summa Cum Laude when she received her bachelor’s degree in...

Jun 29, 2022

Joyce “Faye” Martin, 86, of Highlandville, Missouri went to be with our Lord and Savior on June 29, 2022. Faye was born in Stone County on March 8, 1936, to Earl and Mamie McEntire.

 

Faye was united in marriage to Kenneth Martin on March 19,1955. Faye and Kenneth owned and operated businesses in Highlandville until retirement in 1989. She...

Jun 24, 2022

Daniel Keith Knudson, age 86, of Nixa passed away on June 24, 2022, in Kansas City, Missouri.

 

Daniel was born on August 14, 1935, in Dawson, North Dakota to the late Newton E. Knudson and Mary E. Maltby. The family later relocated to Carlinville, Illinois.  

 

Daniel bravely and proudly served his country during the Korean War. Daniel...