OBITUARIES
Robert Stanley "Stan" Parham
Dec 22, 2021
Robert Stanley Parham, age 84 of Ozark, passed away December 22, 2021. He was born February 12, 1937 in Perry, Missouri, the son of Gilbert and Celma (Moore) Parham.
On January 24, 1959, Stan was united in marriage to Shirley Robbins. They moved to the Ozark area in 1966.
In 1954 Stan joined the U.S. Navy and served until his...
Eva Belle Noble
Dec 22, 2021
Eva Belle Noble, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. December 5, 1943 to December 22, 2021.
On a beautiful December Day sparkling with sunshine our beloved mother and wife Eva Belle Noble closed her eyes and passed into eternity. As we held her hands, tears streaming down our faces whispering how much she was loved she suddenly slipped from our...
Maree Mease
Dec 20, 2021
Memorial service for Maree Mease has been scheduled for Saturday, January 22, 2022 at 10 a.m.
In lieu of flowers, the family has asked for memorial contributions to be given to St. Jude.
Maree will be laid to rest at Missouri Veterans Cemetery with a private family service.
Cremation arrangements have been entrusted to Adams Crematory.
Services are under the direction of Adams...
Lynn Barnes
Dec 18, 2021
Robert “Lynn” Barnes, age 85 of Ozark, passed away December 18, 2021. He was born May 2, 1936 in Aurora, the son of Robert Lee and Kate (Williams) Barnes.
On April 24, 1960 he was united in marriage to Nancy (Werle.)
Lynn served his country in the U.S. Army. He was a contractor and home builder. Lynn enjoyed spending time with his...
Wilma R Cozort
Dec 18, 2021
Wilma Rose (Mullins) Cozort passed peacefully, surrounded by her eight children, on December 18, 2021, at the age of 86. Wilma was born April 30, 1935, in Bakersfield, Missouri, to Wade and Dorothy Faye (Garrett) Mullins. She was a 1952 graduate of Bakersfield High School and attended Burge School of Nursing in Springfield. Wilma married Herbert Wandell Cozort on February...
Cora Bell Jackson
Dec 17, 2021
Cora Jackson, age 81, passed away on December 17, 2021. Cora was born in Rensselaer, IN, to Lawrence Hittle and Cora Hittle. She was preceded in death by her father Lawrence Hittle, mother Cora Hittle, husband James Jackson, and two sons; Anthony Jackson, and Raymond Cavinder.
Cora was never one to show a lot of affection, but always got a hug...
Amelia Elizabeth McClure
Dec 17, 2021
Amelia Elizabeth McClure, age 31, passed away on December 17, 2021. Amelia was a beautiful daughter and beloved sister. She loved the outdoors, especially if water was a part of it. Her free time was often spent kayaking on an Ozark stream or snorkeling in multiple locations including the Caribbean Ocean, Gulf Coast and Pacific Ocean. Amelia also loved to...
Curtis Boyd Creach
Dec 16, 2021
Curtis Boyd Creach, age 88 passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021 at his home.
Curtis was born on November 15, 1933 in Whiteriver, South Dakota to the late OJ and Alice (Williams) Creach. On February 5, 1954, Curtis was united in marriage to Mary Elizabeth Smith. To this union four children were born. Their marriage was filled with love...
Dianne Miller
Dec 15, 2021
A funeral service for Dianne Miller will be held at 2 P.M. Monday, December 20, 2021 at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Wade Bridges officiating. Burial will follow in Hazelwood Cemetery, Springfield. Visitation will be from 1-2 P.M. immediately before the funeral at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Richard "Dwayne" Jones
Dec 15, 2021
Richard “Dwayne” Jones, age 68 of Ozark, passed away December 15, 2021. He was born November 25, 1953, the son of Richard Lee and Maggie Louise (Melton) Jones. On November 6, 1976 he was united in marriage to Barbara Eagleburger. Dwayne had retired from Meeks Lumber, where he was a foreman for 42 years. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Dwayne...
Michael Ray Bleil
Dec 12, 2021
Michael Ray Bleil age 52 of Nixa, Missouri passed away on December 12, 2021.
Michael was born on May 8, 1969 in Pontiac, Michigan to Leonard and Teresa (Kill) Bleil. The family moved to Kansas when Michael was just a baby. He spent most of his childhood in Oskaloosa, Kansas. He worked at the Western Auto Store with his father as...
Al Forgey
Dec 10, 2021
Arvil (Al) Forgey, age 80 of Ozark, passed away December 10, 2021. He was born August 1, 1941 in Ozark, the son of Farrell and Blanche Forgey.
On June 19, 1964 he was united in marriage to Patricia Jo (Watts.) Patty preceded Al in death on April 3, 2015.
Al served our country four years in the U.S....
Anthony Paul Bohlmann
Dec 9, 2021
Anthony Paul Bohlmann, age 49 of Ozark, passed away December 9, 2021. He was born April 7, 1972 in Houston, Texas, the son of Dr. Rodney and Karen (West) Bohlmann. Anthony attended Mississippi State University. On November 3, 2001, Anthony was united in marriage to Kelley (Winchip.) Anthony was a dedicated husband, father and servant of the community. His passion...
Joe Maples
Dec 6, 2021
Reggie W. (Joe) Maples departed for his heavenly home on December 6, 2021 at Mercy Hospital.
Joe was born June 13, 1930 in the Flood Community at home, he was raised from age 2 by his aunt and uncle Grant and Lissie Maples. He went through eighth grade at the Flood School. On December 23, 1950 he was united in...
Larry J Sullivan
Dec 6, 2021
Larry Joseph Sullivan was born August 10, 1947 and departed this life on Dec 6, 2021.
Joe was one of seven children born to Shirley Mason Sullivan and Vestal Romain Sullivan.
Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Shirley and Romain and two brothers, Jim and John. He is survived by his five children: Kelly Johnson (Christian), Jennifer Glenn...
Louise Moore
Dec 5, 2021
On Sunday, December 5, 2021, Ardis “Louise” Stewart Moore, loving wife and mother, passed away at the age of 86.
Louise was born on April 7, 1935 in Galena, MO to Maynard “Firpo” and Ardis Stewart. She graduated from Galena High School in 1953 and married Winfield Moore soon afterward on May 29, 1953 in Harrison, AR. Together they raised three...
Suzan Elaine Hubbard
Dec 5, 2021
Suzan Elaine (Dykes) Hubbard of Republic, passed away December 5, 2021. Survivors include her husband, Richard Hubbard of Republic; her sons, Joshua Arcidino and his wife Elena; Tré Hubbard and Quinn Hubbard; her daughters, Sydney Hubbard and Tera Ridgway; her mother Loretta; her brothers and sisters and their spouses; six grandchildren; and a multitude of nieces and nephews.
A memorial service...
Mary Virginia Blume
Dec 5, 2021
Mary Virginia Blume, age 77 of Ozark, arrived in Heaven December 5, 2021. She was born January 16, 1944 in Brownsville, Texas, the daughter of William “Harold” and Marie (Drewry) Bentley. On June 12, 1965, Mary was united in marriage to James E. “Jim” Blume in San Antonio, Texas.
Survivors include: her husband Jim of Ozark; her children, Timothy Lee...
Marjorie Bandy
Dec 4, 2021
Marjorie (Anderson) Bandy, formerly of Nixa, Missouri, died Saturday, December 4, 2021. She was a graduate of Waynesville High School in Missouri. Marjorie was born at Laquey, Missouri on June 22, 1918, the daughter of Ora and Laura (Walters) Anderson. Marjorie taught school two years in Pulaski County and was a substitute teacher in Nixa for ten years. She also...
James Elliott Fresquez
Dec 3, 2021
James Elliott Fresquez, age 86 of Nixa, passed away December 3, 2021. He was born June 16, 1935 in Lincoln, New Mexico, the son of Elcedro and Mary (Vigil) Fresquez. James served his country in the U.S. Marines. After his service, he worked as produce manager in the grocery industry. James enjoyed street rods and classic cars. He also enjoyed...
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