OBITUARIES
Francis James Muenzer
Oct 11, 2018
Francis James Muenzer, age 55, of Hooten Town, passed away Thursday, October 11, 2018 in the home of his daughter, Ashley. He was born March 1, 1963 in West Plains, the son of Francis and Betty (Patterson) Muenzer. In Crane, Francis worked in sandblasting and powder coating. His work as a volunteer firefighter in Hurley was a favorite job for...
Melvin Surface
Oct 7, 2018
Melvin Eugene Surface, 72, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, Oct. 7, 2018. He was born in Houston, Texas, July 23, 1946, the son of Milford and Marguerite (Schmiech) Surface. Melvin was preceded in death by his parents; one daughter, Melody Joy; a brother, Robert Surface; and two sisters: Ana Lee Long and Ethel Marie Corbett. Melvin married the love of...
Mary Rogers
Oct 3, 2018
Mary Louise Rogers, age 73, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018. She was born August 20, 1945 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, the only child of Willard J. and Anna F. (Kohn) Saxton. She graduated from St. Joan Antida High School. Mary was united in marriage to Richard Rogers who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death...
Paula K. Lawson
Oct 3, 2018
Paula Kay Lawson, 52, lost her battle with cancer Wednesday, October 3rd, with loving friends she considered her closest family by her side. She is survived by her son, her daughter, her four (4) brothers and her parents. Paula Kay will be missed by her many friends and will always be remembered for her warm, caring and loving ways as...
Case Edward Laughlin
Sep 30, 2018
Case Edward Laughlin, age 48, passed away Sunday September 30th, 2018 in his hometown of Ozark, Mo. He was born January 13th, 1970 in Newton Kansas. Case graduated as a part of the Ozark High School class of 1988. He is preceded in death by his father, Charles E. Laughlin. He is survived by his mother, Charlotte (Guthry) Laughlin, his...
Mary Jane Shreck
Sep 29, 2018
Mary Jane (Briner) Shreck, 90, passed away peacefully Sept. 29, 2018, at her home surrounded by family, friends, love and prayer. Born Dec. 4, 1927, in Muskogee, OK, she grew up in Muskogee as part of the large Taylor family, who lived on Elgin Street. She met her future husband, Myles Everly Shreck, in Muskogee shortly after he returned from...
Kevin Mitchell Bane
Sep 28, 2018
Kevin Mitchell Bane, was born March 5, 1966 to Bobbie Nell Bane and Walter Evans Bane. He died in his home on September 28, 2018 of heart failure. Kevin Graduated from Kickapoo High School in 1984. Kevin was intrigued with computers from the time he built his first Texas Instruments Computer as a kid. He was self-taught in computers and...
Bonnie L. Powell
Sep 28, 2018
Bonnie Louise Powell, 66, of Ozark passed away on Friday, September 28, 2018 at her home. Bonnie was born on April 13, 1952 in South West City, the daughter of William and Geraldine (Campbell) VanWinkle. She married Roland K. "Bud" Powell. He survives. Also surviving are: four sons, Phil (Emily) Renner of Highlandville, MO, Buddy (Dawn) Powell of Marcella, AR,...
John Wayne Hedgpeth
Sep 27, 2018
John Wayne Hedgpeth, was born August 28, 1946 to Lenville Hedgpeth and Avis Magers. He passed away in his home on September 27, 2018. Wayne was married to Wanda Hedgpeth, for 33 years. Wayne had two daughters, Lisa Hammons and Tammy Cook. Wayne retired from Sears Service Center after 30+ years of service and worked at Nixa Hardware for several...
Frankie Horner
Sep 25, 2018
Frankie Dean Horner, age 71, of Ozark, passed away in his home Tuesday, September 25, 2018. He was born December 28, 1946 in Springfield, the son of Ruth (Sowards) Horner and Tom Horner. He was a 1964 graduate of Ozark High School. Frankie served in the Army National Guard from 1965 to 1971. He worked in the Cabinet Workshop industry...
Judy Legate
Sep 22, 2018
Judy Leatitia Dillard Legate, age 70, of Springfield, passed away Saturday, September 22, 2018. She was born September 8, 1948 in Springfield, MO, the daughter of Eugene and Marjorie Dillard. Judy led a full and interesting life. She had many jobs and interests, including nurse assistant in the Army, roofing, road equipment operator, car sales, HVAC sales, dog grooming, insurance,...
Stefanie Elder
Sep 22, 2018
Stefanie Maria Elder, age 48, of Springfield, passed away September 22, 2018. Cremation was under the direction of Adams Funeral Home. No services are planned through the funeral home at this time.
Steven Salkil
Sep 21, 2018
Steven Ray Salkil, age 62, of Seymour, passed away Friday, September 21, 2018. He was born November 21, 1955 in California, the son of Henry and Henrietta (Beabout) Salkil. He served his country in the U.S. Navy. Steven was employed as a welder for Paul Mueller Company. Steven loved his family and especially looked forward to spending time with his...
Danny D. Patterson
Sep 21, 2018
Danny D. Patterson, Sr., 80, of Clever passed away on Friday, September 21, 2018 at his home. Danny was born on November 4, 1937 in Illiopolis, IL, the son of Alvie R. and Lois (Choate) Patterson. He later married Carolyn Volner. She survives. Also surviving are: four sons, Duane & Jennifer Patterson of Clever, Tony Patterson of Moberly, Craig &...
Sally Ann Miner
Sep 21, 2018
Sally Ann Miner, age 88, a former long-time resident of Nixa, MO, passed away on Friday, September, 21st, 2018. Sally was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma on March 24, 1930, the daughter of Alfred W. and Selma (Olsen) Burket. Sally married Theron Miner on June 18, 1951. They had three children, Susie, Kathy, and John. Once Sally's children were raised, she...
Ola Hawkins
Sep 19, 2018
Ola E. Hawkins, age 98, of Riggins, Idaho passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018. She was born December 29, 1919 in Faxon, Oklahoma to Sidney and Ethel (Sechrist) Rainey. As a child, Ola first moved with her family by covered wagon from Oklahoma to Howell County. Ola lived a full, adventurous life, growing up in Missouri. She married Charles Jones...
Roberta M. Baggett
Sep 17, 2018
Roberta (Bobbie) M. Baggett, 84, of Springfield, MO passed away September 17, 2018. She was born in Chicago, Illinois on June 18, 1934. Bobbie was a diehard Cubs fan and had many fond memories of going to Cubs games when she was younger. She worked for years at Clarkins Department Store in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, as well as raising her...
Margaret Bonnell
Sep 17, 2018
Margaret Ann Bonnell was born September 26, 1941. She passed away on September 17, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. She was the daughter of the late Glen and Dolly Rogers, Kennett, MO. After graduating from Kennett High School, she attended Harding College, Searcy, AR, where she met her husband, Charles Wilford Bonnell. They were married on October 28,...
Sidney (Sid) Raymond Byrom
Sep 14, 2018
Sidney Raymond Byrom, 80, of Nixa, Missouri passed away Sept. 14th, 2018 surrounded by family. Sid was born on April 12th, 1938 in Rulo Nebraska, to Sidney Leonard Byrom and Ella Darlene (Cook) Byrom. Sid married Cathaline Ann Grooms on June 6th, 1959 in Nemaha, Nebraska. Sid was a very loving Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather and friend to all....
Jimmie Steele
Sep 12, 2018
Jimmie D. Steele, of Springfield, Missouri, age 85, passed away September 12, 2018 at Cox South Hospital. He was born December 26, 1932, in Pattonsburg, Missouri, the son of Anna Mae Steele. He was joined in marriage August 15, 1966 to the love of his life, Bronice Yates. Jim was a retired truck driver and an avid big rig enthusiast....
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