OBITUARIES
Sue Brilhart
Dec 28, 2019
A Celebration of Life Service for Sue Brilhart will be held Sunday, January 19, 2020, from 1:00 - 3:00 p.m. at The Senior's Place,7502 Highway 14, Sparta, Missouri. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. Sue Elizabeth Simmons Brilhart was born in Galesburg, Illinois, on May 29, 1944, to Jane Elizabeth Higgins Simmons and W. Ray Simmons....
Shirley Glidewell
Dec 26, 2019
Shirley Carlynn Glidewell, age 86, passed away in her home, surrounded by family on December 26, 2019. She was born December 22, 1933, in Branson, the daughter of Leon Ross and Mabel Kay (Kimberling) Fausett. She attended school in Branson and graduated from Hollister High School. She also attended Drury University. After meeting Donald Jack Glidewell in Reeds Spring, they...
Jonathan Denham
Dec 26, 2019
No services are planned at this time. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa
Eugene VanHorn
Dec 24, 2019
Eugene VanHorn, age 91, of Ozark, passed away in his home Tuesday, December 24, 2019. He was born January 4, 1928 in Green Forest, Arkansas, the son of George Washington and Lillian Mae VanHorn. At an early age the family moved to the Highlandville area. Gene served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked as a logger in Colorado,...
Leona Augusta Fittro
Dec 23, 2019
Leona Augusta Fittro, age 94, of Springfield passed away Monday, December 23, 2019, She was born august 4, 1925 in Independence, Kansas to Ralph and Elma ( ) Hamby. She grew up and spent most of her younger years in Ash Grove. Leona and her family attended John's Chapel Church in Ash Grove. After Leona's first husband, James Hood, was...
Frieda Mae Aday
Dec 23, 2019
Frieda Mae Aday, age 89, of Battlefield, passed away Monday, December 23, 2019. She was born July 10, 1930 in Sparta, the second daughter of Charles Emory and Ortha (Nelson) Shortt. Frieda grew up in the Highlonesome area alongside her 6 other siblings and talked often of the long walk with the water buckets to the house and how her...
Nellie Louise (Shannon) Henry
Dec 21, 2019
"True love is eternal, infinite, and always like itself. It is equal and pure, without violent demonstrations: it is seen with white hairs and is always young in the heart." -Honore de Balzac Nellie Louise (Shannon) Henry, 91, Ridgeley, W. Va. died Dec. 21 in Springfield, Mo. where she was recuperating from a fall. She took her final journey, in...
Jeffrey David Doran
Dec 18, 2019
Jeffrey David Doran, age 55, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019. He was born July 7, 1964 in Springfield to Dexter and Wanda (Powell) Doran. Jeff married Tammie Wade June 28, 1986, celebrating 33 years of marriage. Jeff enjoyed collecting and restoring antique gas engines, mostly Briggs and Stratton. He restored a few electric motors as well. He...
Avonna Lopez
Dec 18, 2019
Avonna Birdsall Lopez, 61, of Ozark, Mo., passed into the presence of the Lord on Wednesday, December 18, 2019. She was born in Allentown, Pa, on May 21, 1958, the daughter of the late Paul W. and Anna M. (Hollenbach) Birdsall. She grew up in Bethlehem, Pa, graduating from Liberty High School in 1976. Avonna married Steve Lopez in 1979;...
Dena Larson Craig
Dec 17, 2019
Mrs. Dena Larson Craig, age 61, of Arab, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2019 at her residence. Mrs. Craig was born on March 30, 1958 in Montana to Robert V. Larson & Aquina Kurtz Larson. Dena enjoyed talking to others and was friends with everyone. Her hobbies included horseback riding and time spent outdoors with family and friends. Dena...
George O. Zinke
Dec 16, 2019
George O. Zinke went to be with the Lord Monday, December 16, 2019 after a struggle with congestive heart failure. George was born February 4, 1937 in Chicago, Il to Joseph Zinke and Josephine (Wirth) Zinke. He was married to his lovely wife, Elaine (Vigansky) Zinke for 60 years, June 7, 1959. George is survived by his wife Elaine; his...
Gary L. Rucker
Dec 13, 2019
Gary L. Rucker, 60, of Eldridge, passed away Friday, December 13, 2019. He was born January 7, 1959 in Lebanon. Gary was united in marriage to Barbie Stoneking June 3, 2000. Gary graduated from Hickman Mills High School in 1977. He started his career with General Motors in the summer of 1978, working on the assembly line in the Leeds...
Florence Wright
Dec 13, 2019
Florence (Thomas) Wright was born on June 23, 1937, in Borger, Texas to Lawrence Roy "Pete" and Lorene Thomas. She went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the age of 82 years old. She was a devoted and loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. She was a fervent Christian and a member of...
Bettie Johnson
Dec 12, 2019
Bettie Jane Johnson, age 93, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019. She was born October 30, 1926 in Santa Barbara, California, the daughter of Sadie and Cecil Conarroe and Charles Marabela. She graduated from High School in Pomona, California, and was united in marriage to Floyd Allen Johnson on November 27, 1947. Bettie and Floyd moved to Ozark...
Robert B. Behrends
Dec 6, 2019
Robert B. (Hoare) Behrends passed away December 7, 2019, at the age of 88. The beloved son of Harry and Wilma Hoare was born in Pampa, TX on September 6, 1931. He is predeceased by his loving wife Joan whom he wed in 1960; survived by children Michael (and Tammie), Steven (and Anita) and predeceased Robert Blake; grandchildren Stephanie (and...
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