OBITUARIES
Jerry Don Hollingshad
Jan 6, 2022
Jerry D. Hollingshad, 77, formerly of West Plains, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his home in Ozark.
Jerry was born on October 1, 1944 in Springfield, MO; the son of Arthur Truman and Thersa Marie (Sharp) Hollingshad. On May 16, 1966, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Scoggin in Miami, OK. Together they owned and...
Denise J. Bryant-Babbitt
Jan 5, 2022
Denise Jolene Bryant-Babbitt, age 60, of Ozark, passed away January 5, 2022. She was born October 14, 1961, in Kansas City, the daughter of Gerald Gene and Leona Maxine (Page) Bryant. Denise grew up in Smithville, Missouri, where she graduated from high school. Denise enjoyed antiques, crafts, scrapbooking, and old cars. Her grandchildren were the delight of her life, and...
Diana Lynn Cross
Jan 4, 2022
Diana Lynn Cross, age 47 of Springfield, passed away January 4, 2022. She was born November 13, 1974 in Springfield, the daughter of Brad and Evelyn (Presley) Williams.
On October 25, 2017, Diana was united in marriage to Michael Cross.
Survivors include: her husband, Michael Cross of Springfield; her brother, Jonathan Williams and wife Christy of Springfield; and her mother,...
Billy Dean Hopkins
Jan 4, 2022
Billy Dean Hopkins, age 84, passed away on January 4, 2022, in his home with his family by his side. Billy was born on March 9, 1937 in Spokane, Mo to the late John and Elenore (Roberts) Hopkins. Billy was united in marriage to Marilyn Frazier on March 11, 1966. He proudly served his country in the United States Army....
J.J. Leek
Jan 4, 2022
Janice Kay (J.J.) Leek, age 69, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was born December 3, 1952 in Granby, the daughter of Denzil and Edith (Baldwin) Thrasher. J.J. grew up in Goodman where her parents owned a grocery store. She graduated from Neosho High School, and attended College of the Ozarks with a major in business administration....
James Michael Toal Jr.
Jan 4, 2022
James Michael Toal, Jr. age 73, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at his home.
James was born on April 30, 1948 in Springfield, Mo to the late James Joseph Toal and Betty Goodall (Toal, Patton).
James was united in marriage to Brenda Hampton on June 9, 1972.
James was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Brenda...
L. Ray Cunningham
Jan 3, 2022
L. Ray Cunningham, age 78 of Springfield, formerly of Ava, passed away January 3, 2022.
Cremation rites for Mr. Cunningham have been accorded by Adams Crematory, Ozark, Missouri. Services will be planned for a later date.
Daniel Coffman
Dec 31, 2021
Daniel (Dan) Jeffrey Coffman, 30, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 31st, 2021. Dan was born in Indio, California on March 19, 1991 to Daniel William Coffman and Mary Modereger. Dan will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He had a unique enthusiasm for experiencing life that has left an impact in many...
Ruby Howell Jones
Dec 29, 2021
Ruby Josephine (Howell) Jones passed away in her home on December 29, 2021 following a long illness. She was born August 16, 1938 St. Paul, Kansas, the daughter of Francis Abner Goodsell Sr. & Susan Ann (Johnson).
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Adrian Howell; a son, Eugene Thomas Hodgden; five brothers (Francis Jr., Ira, James,...
George Polivka
Dec 29, 2021
Jiri “George” Polivka, age 78, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2021.
George was born on April 8, 1943 in Prague, Czechoslovakia to the late Josef and Libuse (Bonova) Polivka. George was a scientist. He earned his PhD at Czech Technical University of Prague in the Czech Republic. On August 8, 1970, George was united in marriage to Helena Glaserova...
Charles Vernon Weaver
Dec 28, 2021
Charles Vernon Weaver, age 71, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born March 13, 1950 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, the son of Vernon and Viola (Blaney) Weaver. The family moved to California where Charles spent most of his childhood. Charles lived many years in Cassville, Missouri. He served his country in the U.S. Army including 18...
Cheryl A Henderson
Dec 28, 2021
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Cheryl Annette Henderson passed into the arms of Jesus on December 28, 2021.
Cheryl A. Pigg was born on June 14, 1954, in Kentucky to the late Thomas and Shirley (Burchim) Pigg.
To know Cheryl was to love her. She had a giving heart. She loved people and wanted to do anything and everything to help them....
Kathryn Parson
Dec 28, 2021
Kathryn (Wills) Parson, age 105 of Ozark, passed away December 28, 2021. She was born September 9, 1916 in Rogersville, Missouri, the daughter of Baxter and Mary (Finkbiner) Wills.
On April 21, 1938 Kathryn was united in marriage to Ward Parson. Ward preceded Kathryn in death on December 11, 1991. Kathryn and Ward farmed as well as owned and operated...
Elizabeth Dawn Hunter
Dec 26, 2021
Elizabeth Dawn Hunter known as “Dawn” passed away peacefully on December 26th 2021.
She was able to enjoy a wonderful Christmas day with her daughter Alaina and son-in-law Randy McCauley, her grandkids, great grandkids and close friends. Dawn was born January 21st. 1949 in Philadelphia Pa.
She is survived by her daughter, Alaina McCauley & son-in-law Randy McCauley, daughter-in-law Crystal Hunter, 5...
Terri Lynn Hambelton
Dec 25, 2021
Terri Lynn Hambelton was born in Santa Monica, California on October 2, 1956. She attended Nixa public schools. Terri was married for 30 years and had four children. April Young from Strafford, MO, Jeremiah Hambelton Springfield, MO, Autumn Hambelton and Charles Cottingham from Nixa, MO and Angela Kaiser and Brian Kaiser from Nixa, MO.
Terri was a stay at home...
Rosa Lee Nelson
Dec 24, 2021
Rosa Lee Nelson, age 97 of Ozark, passed away peacefully in her sleep in her daughter’s home on December 24, 2021. She was born August 2, 1924 in Thayer, Missouri, the daughter of Martin Luther and Lovie (Schlotterback) Hertzler.
On January 29, 1948, Rosa Lee was united in marriage to Ward T. Nelson. Survivors include: two daughters, Donna Nelson of...
Juanita Blevins
Dec 24, 2021
Juanita Rae Blevins, age 78 of Nixa, passed away December 24, 2021. She was born June 11, 1943 in Ava, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph and Nita (Ludwig) Bristol.
On March 24, 1967 Juanita was united in marriage to Roger Blevins.
Juanita was a hairdresser for many years. She also worked concessions at The Baldknobbers show for 27 years. Juanita enjoyed...
Wayne Radford
Dec 22, 2021
Wayne was born the only son of Bernard and Gracie Radford on March 11, 1934 in Drasco, Arkansas and departed this life on December 22, 2021 at the age of 87 years. While living in Arkansas they farmed cotton before moving west to California for work. Bernard’s job there was frozen until WW II ended. In February of 1948, they...
Allie Marie Skaggs
Dec 22, 2021
Allie Marie Skaggs, age 77 of Clever, Missouri passed away on December 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.
Allie Marie Solomon was born on March, 7, 1944 in Clever to the late Duke and Ruby (Hill) Solomon. She was united in marriage to Joe Skaggs.
Allie was preceded in death by her parents, husband Joe...
Jason "Jake" Jay Hull
Dec 22, 2021
Jason Jay “Jake” Hull, age 29 of Chadwick, passed away December 22, 2021. He was born October 7, 1992 in Springfield, the son of Keith and Penny (Walker) Hull.
Jake greatly enjoyed spending time with his hunting buddy, six year old daughter, Emma Rae. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. Jake also liked to work on race cars.
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