OBITUARIES
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...
Marla Jean Cook
Aug 7, 2020
Marla Jean Cook, age 53 of Springfield, died August 7, 2020. She was born January 16, 1967 in Springfield, the daughter of Ronnie and Barbara (Maggard) Adams-Combs. Marla was a member of Union Hill Church in Keltner from a young age. She had worked as a caretaker most of her life, as a certified nurse assistant. Marla's passion was for...
Delbert Keith Riott
Aug 6, 2020
Delbert "Keith" Riott, of Ozark, departed this life on August 6, 2020 at the age of 68. He was born March 7, 1952 in Galena, the son of George and Louise (Little) Riott. Keith was united in marriage to Geraldine Pritchard on August 29, 1970. Keith was a graduate of Spokane High School. Keith is survived by his wife, Geraldine...
Gladys Marie German
Aug 6, 2020
Gladys M. German, age 96, passed away August 6, 2020 in Nixa, MO. She was born on February 29, 1924 in Columbus, Ohio to the late Hollis and Luella Green. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Barton German, her siblings; Wendel (Betty) Green, James (Thelma) Green, and Mary Louise (Bill) Walker. Gladys was...
Wayne Dwight Mount
Aug 3, 2020
Wayne Dwight Mount, age 91 of Ozark, passed away August 3, 2020. He was born December 8, 1928 in Polo, Illinois, the son of Oscar and Vera (Gilbert) Mount. Wayne served his country in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He was employed at National Manufacturing Company in Sterling, Illinois for 45 years. Wayne was a member of Riverside...
Donna Jean Cook
Aug 3, 2020
Donna Jean Cook, age 79, of Highlandville passed away Monday, August 3, 2020. She was born August 5, 1940 in Jay, Oklahoma to Earl and Daisey Olive (Armstrong) Wade. Donna married Darrell Cook in February of 1959. Donna was a cosmetologist for over 50 years and owned Sunshine Hair Company in Springfield for many years. She enjoyed working and visiting...
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.
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