OBITUARIES
Russell (Russ) Lee Vandiver
Jun 7, 2024
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Russ L. Vandiver. Russ went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 7th, 2024.
Russ was born in Deadwood, SD April 11th, 1958 to Jack and Ruby Vandiver. He is the second of 3 children. He graduated from Houston High School in 1976 and went on to study...
Daniel E. Gilbert
Jun 5, 2024
Daniel E. Gilbert, born on July 16, 1934, to Marvin and Naomi Gilbert, in Kanorodo, Kansas, peacefully passed away June 5, 2024. He was the cherished husband of Rosemary White Gilbert for 49 years, finding in her his purpose and the love of his life.
Daniel accepted Christ as his savior at an early age. Daniel's professional life was as illustrious...
Gisele Marie Bauman
Jun 5, 2024
Gisele Marie Drake Bauman, a beloved daughter, sister, wife, mother and “GiGi” – as well as an accomplished medical executive – died on June 5, 2024 after a long, valiant battle with metastatic breast cancer. She was 59.
Gisele was born and raised in Ozark, Missouri, the youngest of Raymond and Gisela Drake’s three daughters. She graduated near the top of...
Danny Robert Porter
Jun 1, 2024
Danny Robert Porter, aged 70, of Sparta, peacefully passed away on Saturday, June 1, 2024. He was born on September 6, 1953, to Herbert and Bernadine (Lister) Porter.Danny was a dedicated individual who graduated from Ava High School in 1971. He furthered his education at the School of the Ozarks, earning his Bachelor of Science degree in Business Agriculture in...
Carolyn Mary Gross
Jun 1, 2024
Carolyn Mary Gross, age 92 of Ozark, passed away June 1, 2024. She was born January 25, 1932 in Kuhnsville, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Claude Oscar and Mae Olive (Billig) Frey.
On December 7, 1952 Carolyn was united in marriage to Charles Franklin Gross, Jr. who preceded her in death on January 16, 2011.
Carolyn was...
Jim H. Barrett
May 31, 2024
James H. “Jim” Barrett, age 78, of Highlandville, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024. He was born September 10, 1945 in Amboy, Illinois, the son of James Henry and Zenith Mae (Ramsey) Barrett. On December 9, 1967, he and Ida Faye Hergert were united in marriage. He grew up in Southern Illinois, served his country in the U.S. Army, serving...
Gary Worrel
May 31, 2024
Gary Worrel, son of the late Roland and Ruby (Sails) Worrel was born in Cabool, Missouri, July 5, 1944. He was raised in a family including one brother and two sisters, living most of his early years on a farm in Mountain Grove, Missouri. He departed this life on May 31, 2024 at the age of 79.
After Gary's graduation from...
Mary Frances Smith
May 30, 2024
On May 30, 2024, the world said farewell to a remarkable soul, Mary Frances (Hall) Smith, at the age of 64 in Kimberling City, previously of Ozark. Mary's journey began on September 24, 1959, in Elgin, Illinois, born to Jerry and Marie (Beaudreau) Hall.In 1991, Mary found everlasting love in Jeff Smith. Her passion for nursing filled her days with...
Katie Lee Mabe
May 29, 2024
Katie Lee Mabe, of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was born December 18, 1937, in Nixa, where she continued to live throughout her life. Her parents were George "Jack" Wolfe, and Gladys (Maples) Wolfe. On May 7, 1953, she and Jimmy Dale "Jim" Mabe were united in marriage.
Katie was instrumental along with Jim in starting the famous...
Linda Mae Blesi
May 29, 2024
Linda Mae Blesi, age 76, of Reeds Spring, passed away Wednesday, May 29, 2024. She was born April 22, 1948, in Houston, TX, to Cecil and Rosalee (Molitor) Brown.
Linda, a Texas native, met John Blesi after he left the Coast Guard and started working in Houston, where a friend and coworker of John’s set up a date between them. They...
David D. Sparkman
May 26, 2024
David Sparkman, age 69, passed away on May 26, 2024 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO from injuries related to a farming accident.
Son of Junior and Betty Sparkman, David was born on May 23, 1955. He grew up in Nixa, MO where he graduated high school in 1973. He was united in marriage to Diana Sparkman on September 14, 1974....
Robert Joseph Marston Sr.
May 23, 2024
On May 23, 2024, Robert Joseph Marston Sr, aged 82 of Nixa, peacefully passed away. He was born on September 7, 1941, in Lynn, Massachusetts, to Arthur and Myrtle (Taylor) Marston.Robert exemplified a truly altruistic spirit throughout his life. Spending decades as a minister with the Salvation Army and dedicating himself to disaster relief efforts with the American Red Cross....
Allan Kulka
May 21, 2024
Allan Roy George Kulka, age 86 of Nixa, MO passed away May 21, 2024. He was born November 22, 1937 in Vegreville, Alberta, Canada, the son of George and Nancy (Shulba) Kulka. He was pre-deceased by his brother James (Jim) Kulka of Lethbridge, Alberta, Canada.
On October 14, 1963 Allan was united in marriage to Barbara Jean Brazeal. Allan earned his...
Betty Lou Moore
May 21, 2024
Betty Lou Moore, age 93 of Ozark, passed away May 21, 2024. She was born April 11, 1931 on the family farm in Webster County, Missouri. Betty was the daughter of Charles and Essie (Bledsoe) Johnston. She attended the Amity one-room school, and graduated from Niangua High School in 1949. Betty moved to Springfield and attended Draughon Business...
Jay Al-Roubaie
May 18, 2024
Jassim Mohammed Al-Roubaie "Jay", age 78, of Nixa, Missouri, passed way in his home surrounded by his children on May 18, 2024. He was born in Baghdad, Iraq, on July 1, 1945, the son of Mohammed Al-Roubaie and Khassan Karim. He traveled the world before moving to the United States in the 1960's. Living in Holland had been his favorite....
Marsha Rashell Matthews
May 17, 2024
Marsha Rashell Matthews, age 63 of Springfield, passed away peacefully on May 17, 2024, surrounded by love. Marsha was born on August 31, 1960, in Springfield to Everett and Linda (Cloud) Smith.
Marsha's life was seasoned with her love for cooking, reading in the park, and trying her luck at casinos – though some say she had...
Mary Louise Williams
May 16, 2024
Mary Louise Williams, age 71 of Ozark, passed away May 16, 2024. She was born January 30, 1953 in Mountain Home, Arkansas, the daughter of Robert and Gloria (Dennis) Spoon.
Mary enjoyed being outdoors. She especially liked bird watching, was a great cook, and enjoyed being on the water. Mary loved traveling with her husband Randy to...
Tressie Manley
May 10, 2024
Tressie R. Manley, age 82, of Highlandville passed away Friday, May 10, 2024. She was born June 29, 1941 in Cedar Creek to Roy and Effie (Hankins) Marler. Tressie was united in marriage to Ronald Manley December 8,1960.
Tressie grew up in Forsyth and graduated from Forsyth High School in 1960. Tressie and Ronald Manley were married...
Norma "Marie" Whisnant
May 6, 2024
In loving memory of Norma "Marie" Whisnant:
Norma "Marie" Whisnant, aged 80, of Clever, departed this world on Monday, May 6, 2024. She was born in Ozark, the cherished daughter of William Paul and Estie (Little) Martin Dougan on July 19, 1943.
A woman of many talents and unwavering, Marie devoted years of service at York Products before embarking on a well-deserved...
Carolyn Ruth Garrison
May 5, 2024
Carolyn Ruth Garrison, 92, of Springfield, MO left this life peacefully to meet Jesus and be in her forever home on Sunday, May 5, 2024.
Carolyn, daughter of William Bryan Todd and Mary Marguerite (Turney) Todd, was born September 14, 1931 in Shelbina, MO. Carolyn had three sisters and one brother. She was raised during a time when you learned to...
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