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Gayla June Starnes

Gayla June Starnes

Oct 9, 2016

Gayla June (Maggard) Starnes, age 47 of Ozark, passed away October 9, 2016 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 6, 1969 in Springfield, the daughter of Lloyd and Delphine Maggard. Gayla attended Ozark High School and graduated in the Class of 1987. She worked for the Ozark R-6 School District for the last ten years. She enjoyed...

Thomas "Tom" Harold Goosey

Thomas "Tom" Harold Goosey

Oct 7, 2016

Thomas (Tom) Harold Goosey, age 62 of Ozark, passed away Friday, October 7, 2016. He was born October 18, 1953 in Moberly, Missouri, the son of the late Alfred Harold Goosey and Arlene (Newbrough) Goosey of Buffalo. Tom was united in marriage to Deborah Diane (Rollins) Goosey on July 8, 1978. Surviving loved ones are his wife, Debbie; cherished daughter,...

Alice Lea Tanner

Alice Lea Tanner

Oct 6, 2016

Alice Lea (Linville) Tanner, age 73, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2016. She was born November 11, 1942 In Maryville, MO, the daughter of Jack Ruddell Linville and Marjorie Mae (Euler) Linville. Her parents preceded her in death. Alice was a 1960 graduate of Skidmore High School. On March 3, 1979 she and William E. Tanner were...

Thelma Snook

Thelma Snook

Oct 5, 2016

Thelma Snook, age 90 of Sparta, passed away Wednesday, October 5, 2016. She was born June 6, 1926 in Oldfield, the daughter of Leonard Earl and Ella (Moody) Adams. Thelma was united in marriage to Kenneth Snook, who preceded her in death in 1978.Thelma was also preceded in death by her parents. Thelma was a long time member of Sparta...

Georgia Carter White

Georgia Carter White

Oct 2, 2016

Georgia (Carter) White, age 90, of Springfield, passed away at The Fremont in Springfield, Sunday, October 2, 2016. She was born December 23, 1925 in Peele, Arkansas, the daughter of Hugh and Stella (Weaver) King. She attended Liberty Elementary School (one room) and graduated from Highlandville High School. Georgia was baptized at the age of 13 in Woods Fork Creek....

Esta L. Markus

Esta L. Markus

Sep 28, 2016

Esta L. Markus, of Ozark, MO passed from this world on 9/28/2016 at Glendale Gardens Springfield, where she had resided this past year. She was born July 24,1932, in Dodge City, KS to Wilbur and Fern Black. She grew up in Dodge City and attended school there. On March 1,1949, she married Joseph Markus in Dodge City. They celebrated their...

Patricia Ann Gray

Patricia Ann Gray

Sep 27, 2016

Patricia Ann Gray, age 70, of Nixa passed away in her home Tuesday, September 27, 2016. She was born February 17, 1946 in Lodi, CA to William and Minnie (Turner) Barton, the youngest of four children. She married Charlie Gray August 21, 1965, in Las Vegas, NV at the Little White Wedding Chapel. Patricia was 18 and Charlie was 30....

Russell W. McConnell

Russell W. McConnell

Sep 27, 2016

Russell W. McConnell was born July 23, 1925 in Nixa, Missouri, the son of Hobert and Lydia (Inman) McConnell. He passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2016 in El Paso, TX. Russell graduated from Nixa High School in 1943 and was married to Peggy Shumate for 61+ years. He was a member of Nixa Christian Church, baptized by Rev. Frank West...

Gene Buchek

Gene Buchek

Sep 27, 2016

Gene Buchek, age 57 of Ozark, MO, beloved son, father, grandfather and friend passed away suddenly Tuesday, September 27th, 2016. He was born January 6th, 1959 in Johnson City, NY, the son of William and Frances Buchek. Gene was well-known for his work ethic. With his degree in chemical engineering he started out at IBM working as a process/quality lab...

Billy J. Hanks

Billy J. Hanks

Sep 25, 2016

Billy J. Hanks, age 89, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2016. He was born December 28, 1926, in the Selmore Community, the son of Claude F. and Muriel (Collins) Hanks. He graduated from Ozark High School in 1944, and attended Drury College. On March 4, 1945 he married his high school sweetheart, Ruth Ann Landes. Billy served his...

Braz Daniel Lawrence

Braz Daniel Lawrence

Sep 24, 2016

Braz Daniel Lawrence IV, age 33, of Nixa passed away Saturday, September 24, 2016. He was born November 11, 1982 in Tulsa, OK to Braz Daniel III and Lynn (Cox) Lawrence. Braz was married to Brittni Killian. He was adventurous and full of life. Braz loved muscle cars and at one time had a 1968 Chevelle S.S. He liked to...

Norma Jean Sisco

Norma Jean Sisco

Sep 22, 2016

Norma Jean Sisco, age 80 of Chadwick, passed away Thursday, September 22, 2016. She was born November 27, 1935 in Galloway, the daughter of Arthur Wayne and Violet Lea (Cobb) Spradling. On March 24, 1955 Norma was united in marriage to Roy Gene Sisco. Roy preceded Norma in death in 1992. Norma was a member of Chadwick Baptist Temple. Norma...

John Allen Hendrix

John Allen Hendrix

Sep 21, 2016

John Allen Hendrix, age 61 of Sparta, died September 21, 2016. He was born October 3, 1954 in Wichita, KS, the son of Glen and Lois (Anderson) Hendrix. On August 26, 1977 John was united in marriage to Euella Dwyer. John was a brick mason and a member of Brick Layers Union 15. He enjoyed hunting and taking care of...

Michael Daugherty

Michael Daugherty

Sep 20, 2016

Cremation is under the direction of Adams Funereal Home, Nixa

Curtis Eugene Howard

Curtis Eugene Howard

Sep 18, 2016

Curtis Eugene Howard, age 81, of Nixa passed away Sunday, September 18, 2016. He was born October 1, 1934 in Nixa, to Lorn and Clorus (Johnson) Howard. Curtis was born and raised in Nixa and spent his life farming. Curtis married Shirley Mae Long at the court house in Ozark on January 16, 1956. He was 19, and Shirley was...

Delbert Lee Holton

Delbert Lee Holton

Sep 17, 2016

Delbert Lee Holton, age 79 of Springfield, passed away Saturday, September 17, 2016. He was born north of Willard on April 16, 1937 to John and Pernia (Creed) Holton. Delbert was united in marriage to his beloved wife Genie in 1961. Delbert was preceded in death by his parents; a sister; and a brother. Delbert is survived by his wife;...

Ronald Dean Carter

Ronald Dean Carter

Sep 16, 2016

Ron Carter, 69, passed away September 16, 2016, in his home in Ozark. He was born in Springfield to John and Alberta Carter. Survivors are his wife, Bonnie, 2 sons, Michael Carter (wife Amy) of Camdenton, and Brian Carter (wife Robyn) of Springfield; 3 daughters, Wendy Burton, Scottsville, KY; Tammy Carter and Kelly Stadler (husband Jerry) of Springfield. He is...

Carolyn "Carol" Sue Morris

Carolyn "Carol" Sue Morris

Sep 15, 2016

Carolyn "Carol" Sue Morris, age 67 of Ozark, Missouri passed away at home September 15, 2016. Carol was born November 17, 1948 the daughter of Josie (Mienks) and Jim Butler. Carol worked at General Electric for most of her life and retired after 26 years. Carol was sweet, kind, and a go-with-the-flow kind of woman. She loved nature, flowers, humor,...

Vernie Lee Garvin

Vernie Lee Garvin

Sep 14, 2016

Vernie Lee Garvin, formerly of Barstow, Illinois, age 70 of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, September 14, 2016. He was born May 1, 1946 in Petersburg, Illinois, the son of Robert Lee and Della Annamarie (Fillbright) Garvin. Survivors include: his brother, Robert William "Buddy" Garvin of Illinois and two sisters, Linda Sorensen of Ozark and Patty Beechum of Illinois. Vernie was...

Leslie Vernon "Boompa" Morgan

Leslie Vernon "Boompa" Morgan

Sep 12, 2016

Leslie Vernon "Boompa" Morgan, age 95 of Ozark, passed away Monday, September 12, 2016. He was born May 6, 1921 in Moberly, Missouri, the son of Harry and Gracie (Duggins) Morgan. Mr. Morgan served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. After serving in the armed forces, "Boompa" was a self employed pilot. Survivors include: his children,...