OBITUARIES
Kenneth Rysted
Aug 20, 2019
Kenneth Lee Rysted, age 52, of Clever, passed away suddenly August 20, 2019. In accordance with his wishes, no services are planned. Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Leonard Love
Aug 17, 2019
Leonard Lewis Love, age 91, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, August 17, 2019. He was born February 4, 1928 in Reece, Kansas, the son of Ira Calvin and Mary Frances (Gentry) Love. Leonard grew up in Eureka Kansas and served in the military from 1946 to 1952. He graduated from Emporia State University receiving a Bachelor of Science, Master of...
Carl E Price
Aug 16, 2019
Carl E. Price, 80, of Sparta peacefully passed away watching his favorite St. Louis Cardinals on Friday, August 16, 2019 in Springfield. Carl was born on December 30, 1938 in Lawrenceville, IL. He married Vera L. Gibbs on September 13th, 1958 in Davisville, MO, and they shared nearly 61 years of marriage. She survives. Also surviving are: three children: Bruce...
Stephen Barton
Aug 14, 2019
Stephen Edward Barton, age 69, of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, died Wednesday, August 14, 2019 from results of a fall at home. He was born October 21, 1949 in Los Angeles, California, the son of Herschel Edward and Albertina Josephine (Umscheid) Barton. Steve was a 1967 graduate of Ozark High School and had attended St. Agnes Catholic School in Springfield....
Kenneth Robert Browne
Aug 13, 2019
Kenneth Robert Browne, age 49 of Springfield, passed away August 13, 2019. He was born September 17, 1969 in Chicago, the son of Kenneth Karl and Patsy Pearl (Rainbolt) Browne. Ken greatly enjoyed sports of all kinds; 80's rock and roll music, and spending time with his family and friends. Ken was an amazing man, always keeping his friends -...
Rita Roberts
Aug 13, 2019
Rita Mae (Reynolds) Roberts of Spokane, Missouri passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019. She was three months away from celebrating her 100th birthday. Rita was born on the family farm on November 10, 1919, where she lived until the age of 97. She was married to Shobe Roberts on August 29, 1943. Throughout her life she wore many hats...
Annabelle Combs
Aug 10, 2019
Annabelle (Simmons) Combs, age 89 of Ozark, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2019. She had been a resident of Ozark Nursing and Care. Annabelle was born September 10, 1929, In Sweden, Missouri, near Ava, the daughter of William Aaron Simmons and Frances (Strong) Simmons. On June 13, 1948, she was united in marriage to William Pryor Combs. Annabelle and Bill...
Eugene Storie
Aug 7, 2019
Eugene Storie of Nixa, passed into his heavenly home on August 7th, 2019 after a yearlong struggle with his declining health. Eugene touched the lives of so many with his loving and caring ways and with his wonderful sense of humor. Eugene was born on October 4th, 1928, the second child to Raymond Clifford Storie & Eddeth Francis (McClary) Storie....
Mike Applegate
Aug 5, 2019
Michael Dean Applegate, age 66, of Nixa, passed away Monday, August 5, 2019. He was born March 4, 1953, in Bruner. He was a fabricator by trade, and was a fix-it man, always working on machines and whatever needed attention. As a musician, Mike enjoyed playing the fiddle and guitar. He loved to fish and hunt and made knives as...
Victoria Lee Shelburg
Aug 4, 2019
Victoria (Vicki) Lee Shelburg was born on October 31st, 1942 and went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, August 4th, 2019. Vicki was married to Larry J. Shelburg on March 25th, 1961. Vicki was a devoted wife, mother, grandma, and great grandma. She was one of a kind, she was always putting others first to...
Mary Joyce Grover
Aug 3, 2019
Mary Joyce Grover, age 83, of Nixa passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019. She was born in Shreveport, LA October 18, 1935 to William Edward and Dollie (Mounce) Rowell. Mary Joyce is survived by her sons Dale Grover, his wife Becky of Ann Arbor, MI and Alan Grover of Baltimore, MD; a daughter Sena Smith, and her husband Steve of...
Sharon Gallant
Aug 2, 2019
Sharon Fern Gallant, 57, of Nixa, died Friday, August 2nd, 2019 at Cox South Hospital. She was born November 16th, 1961, in Los Angeles, California. She was an avid bowler and a passionate artist, often creating artwork for her daughter, Brandi. Sharon is survived by her husband, Greg Gallant; her daughter, Brandi Dawn Alsip, and son-in-law, Josyah Dooley, of Nixa;...
Janet Sue Payne
Aug 1, 2019
Janet Sue Payne, age 80, of Ozark, was surrounded by her children in her home when she went to be with the Lord, Thursday, August 1, 2019. She was born February 27, 1939, in the Shady Grove community, the daughter of Archie and Gladys (Chaudoin) Forgey. Janet was baptized into the Shady Grove Baptist Church at a young age, and...
Richard Jacobs
Aug 1, 2019
Army Veteran Richard "Jake" Jacobs, born Aug. 26, 1947, to Perry Jacobs and Nancy Elizabeth Bunch of Galesburg and currently residing in Ozark, Missouri, lost his long battle with cancer at 1:15 a.m. Aug. 1, 2019, with family by his side. He is survived by his devoted wife of 20 years, Barb Jacobs; his children with the late Christine M....
Brittany Michelle Barker
Jul 25, 2019
Brittany Michelle Barker, age 27, of Lockwood, died Thursday, July 25, 2019 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. She was born January 29, 1992, and was a 2010 graduate of Ozark High School. Following high school she graduated from MTI College and was a licensed Dental Assistant and part of the ADAA group. Brittany most recently worked for Big...
Edith Margaret Burk
Jul 25, 2019
Edith Margaret Burk, age 98 of Highlandville, passed away July 25, 2019. She was born February 5, 1921 in Reeds Spring, the daughter of William Preston Tennison and Janie Luvina Martha Johnson. On March 23, 1940, Edith was united in marriage to Luther Burk, who preceded her in death. Edith had lived at her family home since 1942. Edith was...
Joan Behrends
Jul 24, 2019
Joan Loraine (Kahlich) Behrends of Ozark, MO, passed away July 24, 2019 at the age of 84. Beloved daughter of Carl and Odelia Kahlich was born in Slaton, TX on December 27, 1934. She is survived by her loving husband Robert whom she wed in 1960; children Michael (and Tammie), Steven (and Anita) and predeceased Robert Blake; grandchildren Stephanie (and...
Danny Clinton
Jul 20, 2019
Danny Ray Clinton, 64, of Ozark, passed away July 20, 2019 in his home. He was born July 19, 1955 in Ozark, Mo. to Chester "Bub" and Helen (Baty) Clinton. Danny was a lifelong resident of Ozark and was a shining example of someone who loved to serve his community, any way he could. Danny was a 1973 graduate of...
Carol Vernon
Jul 18, 2019
Carol Vernon was born on December 16, 1938 and was her mother's Christmas Carol. She died on July 18, 2019 in her home after a 15-year battle with Parkinson's Disease. Carol leaves behind her faithful husband of 61 years Don Vernon. Carol is survived by her three children: Michele Ward with her husband Jack; Doug Vernon with his wife Patti;...
Judy Kaye Russell
Jul 16, 2019
On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, Judy Kaye Russell, Wife, Mother, Nana, Daughter, Sister, Aunt, Cousin, and Friend went to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, suddenly, at the age of 68. Kaye was born February 21, 1951 in Ozark, MO. She was raised in Highlandville and later moved to Nixa. Kaye was a dedicated wife and mother, but her favorite...
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