OBITUARIES

George Walter Finch, Jr.

George Walter Finch, Jr.

May 29, 2021

George Walter Finch, Jr., age 71 passed away in Sedalia, Missouri on May 29, 2021. He was born August 7, 1949 in Ozark, the son of George, Sr. and Kate (Winters) Finch. George graduated from Willard High School. George is survived by a daughter, Daressa Finch; a granddaughter, Dannielle Nielsen; a niece, Jennie Hjembo of Washington state; a lifelong friend,...

Roland D. "Ron" Hedgpeth

Roland D. "Ron" Hedgpeth

May 29, 2021

Roland D “Ron” Hedgpeth, age 86 years, 5 months and 29 days of Springfield, went on to be with Jesus on Saturday, May 29, 2021. He was born in Nixa on December 1, 1934, the son of James (Willie) Hedgpeth and Bessie (Willoughby) Hedgpeth of Nixa. Ron attended some college, worked at Boeing in Wichita, Kansas for a short time,...

Anna Marie Love

Anna Marie Love

May 28, 2021

Anna Marie Love, age 86, of Sparta, Missouri passed away Friday, May 28, 2021. She was born July 22, 1934 at home in Stippville, Kansas, the daughter of John William and Mary Elva (Getman) Proffitt. Anna Marie grew up in West Mineral, Kansas where she attended school. Her high school years were full and exciting as she achieved many honors....

Daniel Edgar Connor

Daniel Edgar Connor

May 27, 2021

Daniel Edgar Connor, 76, of Branson passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Cox South Medical Center in Springfield. Daniel was born on February 20, 1945 in Illinois; the son of Earl and Thelma (Sims) Connor. He is survived by: two daughters, Dana Murphy of Ozark and Tina Connor; his ex-wife, Sheral Connor of Springfield; his long-time girlfriend, Cheri...

Joseph Lee Bailey

Joseph Lee Bailey

May 25, 2021

Cremation under the direction and care of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa, MO

Steven Eugene Russell

Steven Eugene Russell

May 24, 2021

On May 24, 2021, Steven Eugene Russell, Father, Papa, Brother, Son, Uncle and Friend went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ, and his beloved wife Kaye Russell, suddenly, at the age of 66. Those who have had the honor to know him know what a big loss this is for his family and community. Steve was born, March 7,...

James "Jim" Paul Kinum, Jr.

James "Jim" Paul Kinum, Jr.

May 23, 2021

James “Jim” Paul Kinum, Jr., age 52 of Ozark, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021. He was born August 28, 1968 in Inglewood, California, the son of James Paul, Sr. and Marion Bonita “Bonnie” (Moore) Kinum. Jim grew up in California. He enjoyed playing bass guitar in the band “Dominion” in his teenage years. He later moved to Missouri, and...

Fern Kathryn Hardesty

Fern Kathryn Hardesty

May 22, 2021

Fern Kathryn Hardesty, age 100 of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, passed away May 22, 2021. She was born July 30, 1920 in Champagne, Illinois, the daughter of Cecil Henry and Bessie Marie (Hall) Cazel. On July 2, 1941, Fern was united in marriage to Harry Frederick Hardesty, Sr., who preceded her in death on June 1, 2007. In addition to...

Sarah Victoria "Vicky" Meadows

Sarah Victoria "Vicky" Meadows

May 21, 2021

Sarah Victoria Meadows, age 50, of Ozark, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 surrounded by love. She was born on July 13, 1970 to Auburn Lee and Betty Jane (Musso) Packwood in Aurora, Missouri. On May 31, 1991, Vicky married her best friend, Joseph Dean Meadows. Out of their love two children, Grace and Levi, were born. Vicky...

Koa John Crouse

Koa John Crouse

May 20, 2021

Koa John Crouse, 8 days old, passed away May 20, 2021. He was born May 12, 2021 in Springfield, the son of Kerik John and Alyssa Marie (Patterson) Crouse. Survivors include: his parents Kerik and Alyssa Crouse of Waynesville; grandparents; David and Angela Patterson of Ozark, Bobby and Leah Crouse of Republic and Chris and Mandy McCanless of Overland Park,...

Jearl Conner

Jearl Conner

May 19, 2021

JEARL DEAN CONNER, 86 YEARS, PASTED AWAY ON MAY 19, 2021, AT HIS HOME IN NIXA WITH HIS FAMILY BY HIS SIDE. HE WAS BORN FEBRUARY 24, 1935 IN OSAGE, AR. LEFT HOME AND JOINED THE US ARMY IN 1958, AND SERVED A TOUR OF DUTY IN GERMANY AS A SP4. HE WAS AN EXPERT RIFLEMAN AND 2ND CLASS GUNNER....

Milferd “Bud” Emery Kelley

Milferd “Bud” Emery Kelley

May 19, 2021

Milferd “Bud” Emery Kelley, Jr., Pastor of Selmore Christian Church and resident of Galena, Missouri realized his dream of seeing the face of Jesus on May 19, 2021. He was surrounded by his family when he left this world to go to his heavenly home. Bud’s Celebration of Life will be held at Selmore Christian Church (4731 Selmore Road, Ozark,...

Kenneth Dwayne Shawley

Kenneth Dwayne Shawley

May 18, 2021

Cremation is under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A private family service is planned.

Catherine Jean Warren

Catherine Jean Warren

May 18, 2021

Catherine Jean Warren, age 77, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Republic Nursing and Rehab. She was born January 1, 1944 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, the daughter of James Lester “Bud” Buskirk and Helen Marie (Martindale) Buskirk. Catherine married her high school sweetheart, Dale Warren, and together they raised two children in Fayetteville. Catherine received her...

Rita Stella Jordan

Rita Stella Jordan

May 17, 2021

Rita Stella (Galvan) Jordan,92, of Springfield, MO, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Monday, May 17, 2021, in her home with her family by her side. Rita was born in Pueblo, Colorado on October 11, 1928 to Paul and Beatrice (Montez) Galvan. She spent most of her young life in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rita joined the United States...

Mary Unick

Mary Unick

May 16, 2021

Cremation is under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Patrick Manning O'Brien

Patrick Manning O'Brien

May 15, 2021

Cremation is under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Janie Ellen Acree

Janie Ellen Acree

May 14, 2021

Janie Ellen Acree, age 85 of Springfield, died May 14, 2021. She was born March 1, 1936 in Pearl City, Illinois, the daughter of Truman and Irene Miller. Survivors include: her son, Roger Dean Kuntzelman of Springfield. Cremation is under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.

Mary Louise Scott

Mary Louise Scott

May 12, 2021

Mary Louise Scott, age 96 of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was born February 13, 1925 in Unionville, Missouri, the daughter of Jesse and Katie (Cameron) Robbins. On April 17, 1948, Mary was united in marriage to Victor Shelton Scott. To this union three children were born: Alan Cabot Scott; Victor Robin Scott and Anne Louise Burton...

William "Bill" Heim

William "Bill" Heim

May 11, 2021

William Ray Heim, age 67 of Springfield, passed away May 11, 2021. He was born June 22, 1953 in Lamar, Missouri, the son of Randall and Georgia (Pruente) Heim. Survivors include: his first wife, Julie Heim of Springfield; second wife, Bonnie Howard Heim of Springfield; stepdaughters, Jandy Bingham and husband Brent of Springfield; and step grandchild Brent; and Andrea Walton...

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