OBITUARIES
Edward Junior Spears
Sep 16, 2020
Mr. Spears passed away Wednesday, September 16, 2020, at his home in Thomasville, Alabama. He was born May 3, 1929, in Philadelphia, Mississippi, to James Alford Spears and Sudie Mae Spears. He is survived by his wife of 74 years, Jean Spears; daughter, Sandra Crow (Larry); son, Richard Spears; six grandchildren, Shelley Spears (T.K.), Kenny Crow (Valerie), Johnny Schmidt, Sherry...
Mary Brady Smith
Sep 16, 2020
Mary (Brady) Smith, age 92 of Ozark, passed away to our Lord on September 16, 2020 at 11:52 P.M. Mary was born on May 30, 1928 in Cole Camp, Missouri, the daughter of Dr. Charles and Elva (Geary) Brady. Mary attended elementary school in Chillicothe and Sedalia, Missouri. She graduated Sedalia Smith-Cotton High School in 1946. Mary attended Central Methodist...
Arthur W. Johnson
Sep 14, 2020
Arthur William Johnson, 70, of Rogersville passed away on Monday afternoon, September 14, 2020 at his home. Arthur was born just outside Springfield on November 5, 1949, the son of George W. and Easther (Van Horn) Johnson. He worked in Las Vegas, NV for many years as a Drywall Finisher before moving back to Springfield and subsequently settling in Rogersville...
Francine Dabbs
Sep 13, 2020
Francine Dee Dabbs, age 64, of Nixa passed away Sunday, September 13, 2020. She was born May 4, 1956 in Port Hueneme, CA to Frank and Edna (Coomer) Hardin. She married Terrence Dabbs in August of 1982. Their family lived in several regions of the country due to Terry's work. Between her strong mind and individual resolve, Francine could do...
Patty Jean Watts
Sep 12, 2020
Patty Jean Watts, age 71 of Ozark, passed away September 12, 2020. She was born September 1, 1949 in Brandenburg, Kentucky, the daughter of Jesse Rubin and Maggie Louise (Benham) Thomas. In 1972, Patty was united in marriage to John Watts. Patty traveled with her husband John, an evangelist in the Apostolic Church throughout their lives. Together they had two...
Daylon Troutt
Sep 9, 2020
Daylon Eugene Troutt of Clever, was born May 16, 1929 in Bird City, Kansas to Howard and Effie (Hoyt) Troutt, oldest of seven children. Daylon went to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, September 9, 2020. Daylon accepted the Lord at the tender age of 12 and put God first in all he did. A teacher...
Ida Ann Brown
Aug 31, 2020
Ida Ann Brown, age 81 of Ozark, died August 31, 2020. She was born November 10, 1938 in Evening Shade, Arkansas, the daughter of Leonidas and Elsie (Marlin) Downing. Ida was employed by International Shoe Company in St. Louis early in her career, where she worked in the insurance department. After retirement she worked in housekeeping at The Baptist Home...
James "Jim" Edwin Stockstill
Aug 29, 2020
James "Jim" Edwin Stockstill, Sr., age 72 of Bolivar, formerly of Ozark, passed away August 29, 2020. He was born December 13, 1947 in Ozark, the son of Thomas and Loretta (Healy) Stockstill. On November 15, 1975, Jim was united in marriage to Jeannie Carol Watson. Jim graduated from Ozark High School in 1965. Jim worked as a bookkeeper most...
Kenneth Wayne Moore
Aug 28, 2020
Kenneth (Kenny) Wayne Moore, age 67 of Nixa, died August 28, 2020. He was born December 2, 1952 in Springfield, the son of Lloyd Wayne Moore and Mona Yvonne (Haskins) Moore. Kenny served his country in the US Navy from June of 1970 after he graduated from Glendale High School. During his four years he served as a cook on...
Alan Jay Gorham
Aug 22, 2020
Alan Jay Gorham, age 52 of Nixa, passed away Saturday, August 22, 2020, at his home surrounded by family. He was born November 17, 1967 in Rockford, Illinois, the son of Jay Robert and Mary Janet (Trimble) Gorham. On November 23, 1991, Alan was united in marriage to Cynthia Sue Donley. Survivors include: his wife, Cindy Gorham of the home;...
Kim Rohde
Aug 21, 2020
Kim Rohde, age 63 of Ozark, died August 21, 2020. She was born October 31, 1956 in Kearney, Nebraska, the daughter of Vernon and Joyann (Robbins) Rohde. Survivors include: her daughter, Evan Rohde (Jacob) of Springfield; her son, Pryce Rohde of Ozark; her brother, Tom Rohde (Laurie) of Springfield; her sister, Holly Rohde of Kansas City, Missouri; and her dogs,...
Juanita "Nita" Ellen Shelton
Aug 20, 2020
Juanita Ellen "Nita" Shelton, age 86 of Nixa, died August 20, 2020 after a long illness. She was born August 2, 1934 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, the daughter of Manting Claus and Edith (Biggs) Griggs. Nita worked in accounting and had owned an accounting and tax business before retirement. She was a member of Union Hill Church of Christ in...
Leslie Dean Hayes
Aug 17, 2020
Leslie Dean Hayes, age 45, of Nixa, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020, after a two year illness. She was born November 23, 1974 in Gadsden, Alabama. She graduated from high school at Donaldson Christian Academy in Nashville, Tennessee, and received a bachelor's degree from MSU in Springfield. Leslie worked in marketing for a Hotel agency. She enjoyed sports and...
Glenn Leon Jarmin
Aug 16, 2020
Glenn L. Jarmin, age 90 of Ozark, died August 16, 2020. He was born November 8, 1929 in Purcell, Missouri, the son of Glenn and Opal (Passley) Jarmin. On December 16, 1955, Glenn was united in marriage to Myrlene Stevens. Myrlene preceded Glenn in death on March 22, 2016. Glenn served his country in the U.S. Navy. He received a...
Stanley James Rantz
Aug 15, 2020
Stanley J. Rantz, age 77, of Reeds Spring passed away Saturday, August 15, 2020. He was born in Reeds Spring May 30, 1943 to Lester and Ruby (Riott) Rantz. After Stanley graduated from Galena High School, he joined the Navy. He served from 1965 to 1969 in Vietnam as a boat gunner patrolling the rivers in Vietnam. Stanley worked for...
Gloria Jane McLarnan
Aug 13, 2020
Gloria Jane McLarnan, age 96 of Nixa, died August 13, 2020. She was born March 21, 1926 in Clinton, Iowa, the daughter of Keith Julian and Ann (Christianson) Martindale. Gloria served her country in the U.S. Navy. Survivors include: her son Bill McLarnan and wife Donna of Sparta; four grandchildren; and three great grandchildren. Gloria was preceded in death by...
Lonnie Whiteley
Aug 11, 2020
Lonnie Ray Whiteley, age 71 of Nixa, went home to be with his Lord Tuesday, August 11, 2020, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield. He was born October 8, 1948 in Tucumcari, New Mexico. Along with his father, Ray Dee Whiteley, Lonnie was raised by grandparents J.F. and Laura Whiteley. He was a wonderful husband and father, and loved his family....
River Howald
Aug 9, 2020
River Hayden Howald, age 22, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 from complications of Crohn's Disease. He was born in Springfield on September 10, 1997. He was a 2017 graduate of Ozark High School. From the time he was two River's dream was to "Dig with Daddy" when he got big. He fulfilled that dream as he worked...
Clifford E. Hollingshead
Aug 9, 2020
Clifford Hollingshead, age 66, passed away Sunday, August 9, 2020 at 7:46 PM in Springfield Missouri. Clifford was born In Tulsa Oklahoma to Alva and Evelyn Joyce (Beck) Hollingshead on February 17, 1954. He married JoAnn Smith on September 23rd, 1976 in Fort Worth Texas. He was a strong stubborn hard-working man who was loved by many. He was a...
Joshua Ray Johns
Aug 7, 2020
Joshua Ray Johns was born on July 10, 1986 in Springfield, the son of Cyndy Garner. He attended Spokane School while living in Highlandville with his parents, Cyndy and Rob Garner. Joshua worked in landscaping before going to work at Knight HVAC where he was employed. On July 27, 2019, Joshua and Nikohl Young were united in marriage. They remained...
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