OBITUARIES
Patricia McHale Bulmer
Aug 10, 2016
Patricia McHale Bulmer passed away on August 10, 2016 at age 98. She was born February 11, 1918 in Escondido, California to Laurence A. and Bernice A. (Hastings) Cassou. The Bulmer family came to Missouri in 1960 and Patricia (Pat) called Ozark her home for 56 years. She was active in the Ozark Presbyterian Church, Ozark Utopia Club and Craft...
Johnny Raymond Long
Aug 9, 2016
Johnny Raymond Long, age 78 of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, August 9, 2016. He was born June 21, 1938 in Rader, Missouri, the son of Jody and Ora Long. Johnny was retired as an over the road for TCI. He enjoyed fishing, boating, long drives in the country and antiquing. Survivors include: his companion, Fran Long; his children, Mary Lee...
Lester Roosevelt Richardson "Pete"
Aug 5, 2016
Lester Roosevelt Richardson "Pete" age 91, of Ozark, MO passed away Friday, August 5, 2016. He was born in Union Arkansas (along with his twin brother Ester) on February 14, 1925 to parents Willie and Fannie Richardson (Blevins). He proudly served in the United States Army during WWII. He married Nola Jean Plumb on October 5 1957. For the next...
Margaret Bownan
Aug 5, 2016
Margaret Leona Bowman, age 92, of Springfield passed away Friday, August 5, 2016.She was born and raised in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Born September 30th, 1923 to Ralph & Ida Baine. She married Joseph (Joe) Sherbo in Jan. 1945. They had a son Robert (Bob) July 7th 1946. The family moved to California in March of 1949 and had a daughter,...
Dorene Shortt
Aug 2, 2016
Dorene Shortt, age 87 of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, August 2, 2016. A funeral service will be held at 9 a.m. Friday, August 5, 2016 in Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, with Pastor Bally Johnson officiating. Burial will follow in Sparta Cemetery, Visitation will be from 5-7 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.
Betty Sue Williamson
Aug 2, 2016
Betty Sue Williamson, age 58, of Reeds Spring passed away in her home Tuesday, August 2, 2016. She was born February 26, 1958 to Burllyn and Mary (Harlan) Lee in Washington. Betty worked for St. John's Hospice for many years. Being a care giver was her passion and was a tremendous care giver. She loved her family more than anything....
Norman Gerald Day
Aug 1, 2016
Norman Gerald Day, age 77, of Nixa passed away Monday, August 1, 2016. He was born November 7, 1938 in Centerville to Bernell and Frances (Graham) day. Growing up in St.Louis, Norman was a member of Bee Fork United Baptist Church near Ceneterville, where he was baptized at the age of 12. Norman was an avid dancer, loved music and...
Peggy L. Southerland
Aug 1, 2016
Peggy Lorraine Southerland age 73 of Spokane, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016. She was born April 12, 1943 in Memphis, TN, the daughter of Embry and Juanita (Harper) Yarbrough. On April 22, 1976 Peggy was united in marriage to Byron Southerland. Peggy loved spending time with her children and grandchildren - whether over the phone or family get togethers....
Charles Welch
Aug 1, 2016
Charles Walter Welch, age 75, of Buffalo, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 1, 2016, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He was born September 12, 1940, at the McGregor Hospital in St. George, Utah, to Charles Joshua "Josh" and Rebecca Jane (Holmes) Welch. He spent his first five years at Wolf Hole on the Arizona Strip with his brothers, David...
Norman Day
Aug 1, 2016
Norman Gerald Day, age 77, of Nixa passed away Monday, August 1, 2016. He was born November 7, 1938 in Centerville to Bernell and Frances (Graham) day. Growing up in St.Louis, Norman was a member of Bee Fork United Baptist Church near Ceneterville, where he was baptized at the age of 12. Norman was an avid dancer, loved music and...
Gordon Bates
Jul 31, 2016
Mitchell Gordon Bates August 1, 1942- July 31, 2016 Gordon Bates age 73 of Nixa went to be with his Heavenly Father on Sunday July 31, 2016. He was born August 1, 1942 to Frank and Lillian Bates in Galveston, Texas. He was preceded in death by his parents, and a brother Frankie Bates. He is survived by his wife...
Evelyn Mae Pryor
Jul 30, 2016
Evelyn Mae (Dore) Pryor born Iowa City, Iowa on October 25, 1935 went to be with her heavenly father on July 30, 2016. Evelyn was the eldest daughter of Robert Lee and Ruby Mae (VanRiper) Dore of Missouri. She married Belford Eugene Pryor on September 5, 1952 in Louisburg, Kansas who preceded her death. Evelyn had a great love for...
Thomas E. Reeves
Jul 30, 2016
Tom Reeves, 79, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away July 30, 2016. He was born October 22, 1936, in Perry, Iowa, to Glen and Veneta Reeves. After graduating from Adel High School, Tom served in the Air National Guard. He went on to work for 23 years at the Des Moines Register and Tribune as a linotype operator, and then 22...
Robert Joseph Marsh
Jul 29, 2016
Robert Joseph Marsh, age 91 of Nixa / Springfield passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. He was born July 26th, 1925 to Dr. Robert Marsh and Mary Alice Protzman Marsh. He is preceded in death by his parents, and three brothers Bill, John, and George Marsh. He enlisted in the Navy in WWII and served as a radioman. He was...
Rose Marie Buck
Jul 29, 2016
Rose Marie Buck, age 75, of Chesterfield passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. She was born June 5, 1941 in Cabool to James and Eva (Montgomery) Rimel. After graduating Cabool High school in 1959, Rose earned a Bachelor's degree at Longbeach State in CA, and a Master's in Education at the University of Missouri. She was a high school teacher...
Betty Jean Preston
Jul 29, 2016
Betty Jean Preston, age 84 of Sparta, passed away Friday, July 29, 2016. She was born June 11, 1932 in Springfield, the daughter of James Irvin and Ada (Wideman) Haile. On June 19, 1953 Betty was united in marriage to Jim Ray Preston. Betty was a member of Ozark Christian Church. When her husband retired in 1979, they began traveling...
Lyle Pummer
Jul 28, 2016
Lyle Arnold Pummer, age 89 of Springfield passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 28, 2016. He was born November 14, 1926. He was the oldest son of Adam and Telitha Melissa (Morrow) Pummer. Lyle attended a country school and Decatur Community High School in Oberlin, Kansas. On May 6, 1950 he married Arlene...
Ronald Lee Linebaugh
Jul 27, 2016
Ronald Lee Linebaugh, age 72, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, July 27, 2016. He was born July 28, 1943 in Nixa to Samuel and Ella (Mason) Linebaugh. He married Sharon Conlon December 31, 1971. Ron was a sheet rock contractor most of his life and was well known in the Nixa area. Ron's family describes him as ornery and funny....
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