OBITUARIES
Sandra Faye Melton
Aug 3, 2020
Sandra Faye Melton, age 63 of Ozark, died Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born August 13, 1956 in Galena, Missouri, the daughter of Vernon and Lilly (Froebel) Atchison. Sandy was retired from Positronic Industries. Survivors include: her children, Jeremy Melton and wife Lynn of Clever and Susan Weller and husband James of Republic; grandchildren, Wyatt and Bailey Melton of...
Cecil Ray Canady
Aug 3, 2020
Cecil Ray Canady, admired for his creative marketing and contagious optimism, was overwhelmed by the COVID-19 virus on August 3, 2020. He was 88 and had been living with Alzheimer's Disease since 2011. Ray was filled with enthusiasm for life and had a passion for music. He smiled effortlessly, loved fiercely, worked cheerfully, and shared these words of encouragement at...
Elva Lucille Goins
Aug 2, 2020
Elva Lucille Goins, age 83 of Springfield, died August 2, 2020. She was born July 22, 1937 in Niwot, Colorado, the daughter of Efren and Marie Tafoya. Survivors include: three children, Gayle LaVine; Shari Patrick and husband John and Steve Goins and wife Mary; eight grandchildren, Corey, Tara, Cami, Tony, Lindsey, Levi, Jamie and Michael; eleven great grandchildren, Mary, Caleb,...
Daniel Ray McCroskey
Jul 31, 2020
Daniel Ray McCroskey (66) of Rogersville passed away on July 31 , 2020, at his home. Danny was born on November 19 , 1953, at Springfield, Missouri, to William C. McCroskey and Nancy (VanWinkle) McCroskey. In 1964, he accepted Jesus as his Lord and was baptized into the Church of Christ. He graduated from Ozark High School, Ozark, Missouri in...
Edgar W. Armstrong
Jul 26, 2020
Edgar (Ed) W. Armstrong, Jr., age 84, of Nixa passed away in his home Sunday, July 26, 2020. He was born December 10, 1935 in Carthage to Edgar W. Sr, and Gladys (Schreck) Armstrong. Ed was raised in Carthage and graduated Carthage High School in 1954. He attended college at SMS, now SMU, and graduated from Drury University with a...
William "Bill" Thomas Cornog
Jul 23, 2020
William Thomas "Bill" Cornog Sr., age 92, of Spokane, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020. He was born January 30, 1928 in Spokane, where he made his home throughout his life. He was the son of Eric Jacob and Margaret Jane (Patrick) Cornog. He was united in marriage to Ruby Jean Long. Bill served his country in the U.S. Army...
Nelda Gann
Jul 22, 2020
Nelda Maxine Gann. age 81, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, July 22, 2020. She was born July 18, 1939 in Ozark, MO to Ralph and Clora Plank. She grew up in the Shady Grove community. Nelda accepted Jesus Christ as her Savior and Lord at a young age and was His faithful follower throughout her life. Nelda married Dale Gann...
Donald Paul Cross
Jul 22, 2020
Donald Paul Cross passed away in his home on July 22, 2020 at the age of 75 in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by his family.� He was born in Concord, Missouri on September 21, 1944 to Mary Martha Crosley Cross and Luther Paul Cross. � He is survived by his wife of 51 years Jonnie Chilton Cross, his son Scott Chilton...
Harold Austin Hume
Jul 20, 2020
Harold Austin Hume, age 91, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away in The Baptist Home on Monday, July 20, 2020. He was born October 5, 1928, in the Rolla area, the son of John Jackson Hume and Lola (Jadwin) Hume. On October 3, 1947 he and Bessie Mae Zimmerman were united in marriage. Harold served his country in the US. Navy...
Joyce Ellene Head
Jul 20, 2020
Joyce Ellene Head, nee Carns, passed away on July 20th as a result of Alzheimer's Disease and complicated by stress and disruptions caused by the pandemic. Joyce was born in Dade County, Missouri in 1933. She graduated from Dadeville High School in 1951, and married Charles Head in 1952. Joyce had a long career working for organizations that contributed to...
Jo Ann Cheek
Jul 19, 2020
Jo Ann Cheek, age 87, of Fair Play passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2020. She was born October 27, 1932 in Cane Hill, Missouri, the daughter of Joe and Ruth Hartley. According to Jo Ann's wishes, no service is planned. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Roy David Beavers
Jul 14, 2020
Roy David Beavers, age 82, of Fate, Texas, previously of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on July 14, 2020. He was born January 12, 1938, in Caddo, OK, to Ed Roy Beavers and Ethel Mae Beavers. Roy served his country in the United States Army and as an Air Force civilian until his retirement as GS15 in 1990. He was an...
Karren Lucille Vanskike
Jul 11, 2020
Karren Lucille Vanskike 50 passed away July 11th 2020 in the comfort of her home after a life long struggle of serious health issues. She is survived by her mother Margaret Lucille Songer of Springfield; two sisters, Bev Kerr of Joplin and Bonnie Wopp of Alton, IL; two brothers, Allen Vanskike of Ozark and Russ Vanskike of Highlandville; five nieces...
Victoria Louise Hoffman
Jul 8, 2020
Victoria Louise (Vogt) Hoffman, 59, of Spokane, passed away July 8, 2020, at home. Vickie was born Aug. 19, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Leonard and Ruth (Stopla) Vogt. The second oldest of four siblings, she grew up in the cheese state before moving across the country to Texas, where she met the love of her life. Vickie married Robert...
Brian Robert Teter
Jul 8, 2020
Some people are gifted to us for great lengths of time, others can teach us so many lessons in a short amount of time. Perseverance to face adversities, courage to never give up, strength in faith to know a reward awaits and a love that when remembering a man that touched our lives, only makes us smile. In 1969, Bob...
Barbara Joyce Michaels
Jul 7, 2020
Barbara Joyce Michaels, age 74 of Springfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep July 7, 2020. She was born August 26, 1945 in Hollywood, California, the daughter of Dwain and Julie (Eberle) Koester. Barbara had a gypsy spirit that liked to travel. It was hard for her to stay in one place for too long. Along her journey, she touched...
Terry Lynn Harwell
Jul 4, 2020
Terry Lynn Harwell, age 65 of Hollister, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. He was born March 7, 1955 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Muna (Weaver) Harwell. Terry enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He loved animals and was a gentle soul. Terry lived large and loved to joke. He was a jack of all trades. Survivors include:...
Linda Lee Carter
Jun 30, 2020
Linda Lee Carter, daughter of Nutie and Maxine Harmon, was born on January 22, 1944, in Dixon, Missouri, and departed this life June 30, 2020, in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 76 years. Linda was on the Hazelgreen Fire Department for 20 + years, retiring as the Chief. In her free time she enjoyed quilting and owned a quilt...
David "Buddy"� K. Riley
Jun 29, 2020
David "Buddy" K. Riley, age 84, passed away June 29, 2020 in Canon City, Colorado. He was a resident of Canon City for the past 14 years. Dave was born October 15,1935 in Ozark, Missouri to John and Ernestine Riley. He was able to marry his sweetheart, Rose Witherspoon, on May 30, 1958 in Springfield, Missouri. He served his country...
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