OBITUARIES
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...
Evalee Grace Cayocca Villarreal
Jul 16, 2019
Evalee Grace Cayocca Villarreal was granted her wings to fly on Tuesday, July 16. She is now dancing and singing with Jesus, no doubt trying to tell him how to run things in Heaven… Evalee possessed strength, perseverance, and an ability to overcome incredible odds and physical challenges. With her courage, she led us to believe that each day is...
Nicholas Kane Barnhart
Jul 16, 2019
Nicholas Kane O'Brien Barnhart, age 39, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019. He was born November 20, 1979, and was a 1998 graduate of Spokane High School. He received a Bachelor of Science Engineering Degree from the University of Missouri, Rolla in 2003. He was employed by FMC Technology, working both in Houston, Texas, and Norway. Nick loved...
James Hays
Jul 16, 2019
James Robert Hays, age 74, of Ozark, Missouri passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2019, in his home, following a long courageous fight with cancer. He was born in Mt. Vernon, Illinois, June 24, 1945, the son of Robert and Doris (Tucker) Hays. He served his country as a medic in the U.S. Army in Korea from 1967 - 1969. His...
Bobby Joe Haworth
Jul 13, 2019
Bobby Joe Haworth, age 85, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019. He was born March 3, 1934 in Christian County, the son of Bert and Mearl (Blevins) Haworth. Bobby was a graduate of Nixa High School He served his country in the U.S. Army. Bobby and Ava Marie Bolin were united in marriage April 2, 1955. Bobby was...
Gary David McDaniel
Jul 12, 2019
Gary David McDaniel, age 82, of Nixa, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019. He was born January 2, 1937 in Nixa, the son of Earl Emery and Dorothy (Nelson) McDaniel. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corp. A daughter, Diane Cummings survives. A graveside service will be at later date. Following cremation, Gary will be interred in Payne...
Clark Mashburn
Jul 12, 2019
Clark Davis Mashburn, Sr. of Nixa, M0, passed away Friday, July 12, 2019, at his home in Nixa from metastatic melanoma. He died peacefully with his family surrounding him. He was born in Springfield, MO, May 25, 1937, to Roy Eugene and Verna (Hutchens) Mashburn and was baptized in Christ when he was 9 years old. He graduated from Central...
Mary Carolynn Deeds
Jul 11, 2019
Mary Carolynn Deeds, age 86, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019. She was born April 18, 1933 to William and Mildred (Fox) Deeds. She grew up on a farm west of the Finley River, where she experienced a happy childhood and, under her father's influence, appreciated the wildlife and beauty of the Ozarks countryside. A graduate of Ozark High School,...
Garland "Lee" Blevins
Jul 9, 2019
Garland "Lee" Blevins was born May 4, 1933 and passed away peacefully July 9, 2019. He was born in Highlandville, Missouri and raised by his father Eldon Emmitt Blevins, a well-known furniture craftsman. Lee was employed for over 30 years by P.G. Walker & Sons, a welding supply and compressed gas company. After leaving the welding supply business he became...
Norma Beavers
Jul 7, 2019
Norma Darline Beavers, age 80, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019. She was born May 1, 1939, in Elsberry, Missouri, the daughter of Charles and Lillian (Schaper) Brooksher. She was a graduate of Missouri State University in Springfield. Norma served her country in the US Air Force from 1962 until 1969. On February 13, 1969 she and Roy...
Louise Burk
Jul 5, 2019
Louise Burk, age 86, a lifelong resident of Highlandville, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. She was born September 29, 1932, the daughter of Lonnie and Jessie (Essick) Grider. In 1948 she and Donald Lee Burk were united in marriage. Louise was a homemaker, raising her children, and taking care of others needing help. She had a big heart to...
Phyllis Cummins
Jul 5, 2019
Phyllis Jane Miller Cummins, age 80, of Ozark, passed away Friday, July 5, 2019. She was born February 28, 1939, in Nixa, the daughter of Ross and Edna (Warren) Dunham. Phyllis was a graduate of Nixa High School and received a bachelor's degree from Oklahoma Baptist University. In 1960, she and Rev. Doyle Miller were married. As a pastor's wife...
Gisela Cooper
Jul 5, 2019
Gisela Eva Cooper (Kapp) also known to everyone as Oma died July 4, 2019. She was born November 8, 1934 in Frankfurt, Germany. Her parents were Frederich and Elizabetha (Romahn) Kapp. Gisela was the middle child of five children and was the last surviving Kapp sibling. She married Lowell Kyle Cooper, of Pineville, WV in November 1955. He preceded her...
J.T. Perkins
Jul 4, 2019
J.T. Perkins (Jay) , son of J.T. Perkins Sr. and Sarah Francis (York) Perkinswas born on October 31, 1959, in Roswell, New Mexico. He departed this life on July 4, 2019, in his home, surrounded by his family. He was 59 years, 3 months and 27 days of age. He was proceeded in death by his father, J.T. Perkins Sr.,...
Frances Eisenhour
Jul 3, 2019
Frances Eisenhour (Flood) died peacefully at Point Lookout Nursing & Rehab on the morning of July 3, 2019 in Point Lookout, Missouri, at the age of 95. Frances is survived by her grandsons, Donald Kennon and Brandon Kennon; and six great grandchildren. Frances is preceded in death by her husband, Donald; and daughter; Donna Kay Pearson. Frances was born on...
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