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Ronald Gene Tindle

Ronald Gene Tindle

Oct 16, 2024

Ronald Gene Tindle died on October 16, 2024, at his home in Sparta, Missouri. He was 87 and had been ill for some time after undergoing spinal surgery and a stroke. 

Tindle, also known as Uncle Buddy to his family and close friends, graduated from Ozark High School in1955 and then moved to Chicago, Illinois.

There he became a pillar of his...

Robert "Bob" Paul Baker

Robert "Bob" Paul Baker

Oct 12, 2024

  Robert Paul "Bob" Baker Jr, son of Robert Paul and Geraldine Swedrek Baker, was born October 20, 1962, in New Brunswick, New Jersey and departed this life October 12, 2024, in St Louis, Missouri, at the age of sixty-one years.

  Bob made a profession of faith in Christ when he was young and at the time of his passing...

Barbara Jean Thomasson

Barbara Jean Thomasson

Oct 12, 2024

Our beloved mom, nana and great grandma, Barbara Jean Thomasson, passed away with family by her side on October 12, 2024 at the age of 85. 

She was born to the late Francis Henry and Dorothea Elizabeth (Wilk) McCune on August 19, 1939 in Leavenworth, KS. When she was 17 years old she met the love of her life, James A....

Gene Chastain

Gene Chastain

Oct 10, 2024

Carl Gene Chastain, age 85 of Ozark, passed away October 10, 2024. He was born May 12, 1939, in Reeds Spring, Missouri the son of George Arch and Mary (Morris) Chastain. 

Gene was born and raised in Reeds Spring and graduated from Reeds Spring High School. On January 5, 1963, he was united in marriage to Joyce Mills Chastain.  

Gene served...

John Stewart Hill

John Stewart Hill

Oct 9, 2024

John Stewart Hill, age 81, born in Lima, Ohio, went to be with His Lord on Tuesday October 9th, 2024 in Nixa, Missouri at the home he shared with his wife Sally.

John and Sally were married for 56 years. 

He is survived by his wife Sally daughters Noelle (Hill) Upton, son in law Brent Upton, and Kristie Hill. He had a...

Glenna Bell Baumgardner

Glenna Bell Baumgardner

Oct 8, 2024

 Glenna Baumgardner, age 88, of Forsyth, Missouri, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2024. She was born on June 24, 1936, in Houston, Missouri, to William Layton and Arlena Wolf.

  Glenna grew up in Houston, Missouri, before moving to Independence, where she met the love of her life, Lawrence Baumgardner, who had also grown up in Ava, Missouri. The two...

Sheila Kay McReynolds

Sheila Kay McReynolds

Oct 6, 2024

Sheila Kay McReynolds, born on November 8, 1960, in Nevada, Missouri, to Robert and Arlyce Lankford, passed away peacefully on October 6, 2024.  

Sheila was a loving wife, married to her best friend, Jimmy McReynolds, for 30 wonderful years. Together, they shared a deep love for the outdoors, spending countless cherished moments fishing and hunting side by side. Sheila had...

Harold Gene Melton

Harold Gene Melton

Oct 4, 2024

Harold Gene "Snuffy" Melton of Ozark, passed away Friday, Oct. 4, 2024 at the age of 85. He was born on November 21, 1938 to Lenvil Greenberry and Ida Harriet (Meadows) Melton. 

After graduating from Ozark High School, he joined the Marines for two years. Harold married the love of his life, Judy Ann Adams on March 14, 1959 with whom...

Rosie Ward

Rosie Ward

Oct 3, 2024

  Rosetta (Rosie) Mae Ward, age 82, daughter of Noah and Anna Smith was born September 24, 1942, entered into rest on Thursday, October 3, 2024 at Nixa Nursing and Rehab. 

  Rosie was born in Macon, Missouri. She attended Macon School. She married Jerry O'Nan in 1963 and had three children. She resided and worked in Kansas City, Kansas for...

John Werner

John Werner

Oct 1, 2024

John Garland Werner, age 79, of Ozark, passed away October 1, 2024. He was born August 29, 1945, in the Brown’s Spring area near Clever, Missouri, the son of John Clark Werner and Mabel Indiana (Harmon) Werner.

He was a graduate of Clever High School and attended Drury College. On April 6, 1968, he and the love of his life, Anita...

Joseph Edward Strader, Jr.

Joseph Edward Strader, Jr.

Sep 29, 2024

Joseph Edward Strader, Jr., died September 29, 2024. He was born March 21st 1943 in Los Angeles, the son of Joseph Edward Strader, Sr. and Virginia Carlene (Boatman) Strader.

Survivors include: two children, Kris Thompson and Doug of Arizona and Glenn Strader and Ashley of Ozark; five grandchildren, Liz, Lauren, Lukas, Allysen and Ayden; three great grandchildren, Ellie, Logan and Myla;...

Robert W. Dyer Jr.

Robert W. Dyer Jr.

Sep 27, 2024

  Robert "Bob" Wallace Dyer Jr., age 77, passed away on Friday, September 27, 2024. He was born on February 13, 1947, in Gardner, Maine to Robert Wallace Dyer Sr. and Lillian Whitmore.

   Bob was married to Maylee "May" Frances Leonard on September 6, 1968, and they recently celebrated 56 years of marriage. Raised in Richmond, Maine, Bob began pastoring...

Faye Erkmann

Faye Erkmann

Sep 26, 2024

Eula "Faye" Erkmann, born March 24, 1939, in McLeansboro, Illinois, to Herman and Velma Huffstutler, passed away Thursday, September 26, 2024, leaving behind a rich legacy of love, family, and community. In 1957, Faye married John Robert Erkmann, with whom she shared a joyful and fulfilling marriage until his passing in 2009. Together, they raised two children: Cheryl, born in...

Cynthia Hager

Cynthia Hager

Sep 24, 2024

  Cynthia Ann Hager, age 60, of Lebanon passed away Tuesday, September 24, 2024. She was born January 1, 1964 in Springfield to Allan and Donella (Moore) Hager. Cynthia was raised in Springfield and graduated from Central High School.

  Cynthia was united in marriage to Charles Hayes in Springfield. She worked at Lily Tulip cup factory and then became Solo...

Eric Von Banta

Eric Von Banta

Sep 21, 2024

Eric Von Banta of Ozark, Missouri was taken home to be with Jesus on September 21, 2024. He left us peacefully, leaving behind a legacy that reflects a lifetime of hard work, dedication, and unwavering commitment to his family. Eric was born on August 23, 1963 to Elaine and Charles Banta in Madison, Wisconsin.

Eric graduated from Clark County High School...

Richard Lee Rollings

Richard Lee Rollings

Sep 20, 2024

Richard Lee “Rick” Rollings, age 69 of Galena, passed away September 20, 2024. He was born October 28, 1954 in Branson, the son of Leamond Elbert and Shirley Rae (Pinkley) Rollings.

On February 10, 1973, Rick was united in marriage to Sue (Gideon).

Rick was a self employed farmer and worked in trucking.

Survivors include: his wife, Sue Rollings of Galena; his son,...

Kayla Maloney

Kayla Maloney

Sep 19, 2024

Kayla Maloney, age 67, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on September19, 2024 Born on April 16, 1957, in Springfield, she was the beloved daughter of Lycurgus "Tobe" and Ina White.

Kayla is survived by her son, Michael Maloney and his partner, Kate of Nixa; her long-time partner of 20 years, Greg Davis, also of Nixa; her brother, Hal White of Nixa;...

Daniel David Kennedy

Daniel David Kennedy

Sep 18, 2024

Daniel David Kennedy, 53, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on September 18, 2024. Born on September 27, 1970, in Springfield, Daniel—known fondly by many as Dan or Danny—spent his life in his hometown, surrounded by family and friends.

He was a devoted husband to Caralea Kennedy, a proud father to Ryan Kennedy and his wife Lindsey Kennedy, and Elizabeth Kennedy...

Becky Jo Settles

Becky Jo Settles

Sep 13, 2024

Becky Jo Settles, age 62 of Nixa, Missouri passed away September 13, 2024. She was born October 24, 1961 in Iola, Kansas, the daughter of Kenneth and Donna Joan (Hart) Storrer.

Becky and Jimmy Settles were married May, 22, 1993 and since then, have done everything together for 31 years. Becky had many hobbies she enjoyed. Camping, bowling, and her Kansas...

Pete Monroe Renfrow Jr.

Pete Monroe Renfrow Jr.

Sep 12, 2024

Pete Monroe Renfrow, Jr., age 98, was called home to the Lord on September 12, 2024. Pete left us peacefully, surrounded by family, leaving behind a legacy that reflects a lifetime of hard work, dedication, and an unwavering commitment to his family.

Born on August 29, 1926, Pete grew up with a spirit of resilience and determination that would define his...

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