OBITUARIES
Deborah Glenn Essick
Jan 29, 2016
Deborah Essick. Age 73, of Highlandville passed away Friday, January 29, 2016. She was born in Springfield, IL November 8, 1942 to Bruce and Vivian (Burdette) Gray. She was united in marriage to Bill Essick October 3, 1958. Deborah earned an Associate of Arts degree at Phillips College in Springfield, MO. She was the Post Master at the Ponce De...
Paul Randall Longley
Jan 26, 2016
Paul R. Longley, age 51 of Springfield, died January 26, 2016. He was born May 20, 1964 in Marshfield, the son of Robert and Doris (Husbands) Longley. Paul was a 1982 Marshfield High School graduate. He served his country in the U.S. Army for eight years. Paul worked at SRC for 17 years. He enjoyed reading, sports and most of...
Edna Ruth Griffin
Jan 23, 2016
Edna Ruth Griffin, 80, passed away on Saturday morning, January 23, 2016. She was born in Hickman, Kentucky, to Alvie and Geneva Mansfield who preceded her in death. Edna was a Homemaker and Mother. Survivors include husband, Carlos Griffin; children Tonja Evans, Bradley and Cynthia Griffin; and grandchildren Walker Evans and Crystal Griffin. Memorial contributions may be made to Missouri...
William Hart Stokes
Jan 22, 2016
William (Bill) Hart Stokes, 72, of Ozark, Missouri passed away peacefully in his own home on January 22, 2016 in the hands and care of his loving wife, son and daughter in law. Bill was born in Wichita, KS to Jack L. and Virginia Jean on January 25, 1943. He was a Vietnam Veteran with the United States Navy and...
Sally A. Richter
Jan 21, 2016
Sally Ann (Toncre) Richter, age 75, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on January 21, 2016. Sally was born in Cleveland, Ohio on February 21, 1940 the daughter of Otto John and Regina Toncre. Sally married Ronald E. Richter on December 10, 1964. Sally, Ron and their family traveled and lived in multiple states including Hawaii, Maryland, Alabama, California and Texas...
Rebecca Ann Stutesmun
Jan 21, 2016
Rebecca Ann "Becky" Stutesmun, age 64, of Highlandville, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2016. Becky was born August 16, 1951 in Ozark, the daughter of James Harley and Norma Faye (Anderson) Reed. On September 14, 1968 she and James Everett "Jamo" Stutesmun were united in marriage. Three children were born to this marriage, Anthony, Jason and Angela. Angela preceded Becky...
Rosario Moneda-Hernandez
Jan 16, 2016
Rosario Moneda-Hernandez, age 74, of Republic passed away Saturday, January 15, 2016. She was born January 15, 1942 in Jalisco, Mexico, to Manual and Amanda (Verdugo) Moneda. Rosario's father was a Federale officer and her mother was a Mexican poet. Rosario's family describes her as loving, adventurous, and religious. She was an Evangelist and traveled many places, serving her Lord....
Jeremy John Sowards
Jan 14, 2016
Jeremy J. Sowards, age 38, died January 14, 2016 in Ozark, MO. Jeremy was born January 31, 1977. Memorial Services will be held 2:00 pm Thursday, January 21 at Adams Funeral Home, Ozark, MO with Military Honors.
Iona O. Maggard
Jan 13, 2016
Iona Ottolene (Hampton) Maggard, age 94 years, 4 months, and 30 days, passed to her heavenly Home January 13, 2016. Iona was born August 14, 1921 near Goodhope, MO to Aaron and Rosa (Nelson) Hampton. She was a servant of God and member of Mt. Olive Missionary Baptist Church at Highlonesome. On February 26, 1939 she was united in marriage...
Neva Norene Vaughan
Jan 12, 2016
Neva Norene Vaughan, age 92, of Nixa, formerly a long time resident of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2016. She was born March 31, 1923 in Dykes, MO, the daughter of Elmer Franklin and Ona Cordelia (Collins) Campbell. After high school Neva attended Missouri State Teacher's College in Springfield. On December 11, 1943 she and Clyde Cecil Vaughan were...
Frances Pritchard
Jan 8, 2016
Frances Pritchard, age 65, of Rogersville, MO, went to be with her Lord Friday, January 8, 2016. She was born February 13, 1950 in Rogersville, the daughter of Beryl and Bertha (McHaffie) Todd. She was united in marriage to Carl Lee Pritchard on September 3, 1973. She graduated from Rogersville High School in 1968 and retired from Willowbrook Foods after...
Shirley Mae Howard
Jan 6, 2016
Shirley Mae Howard, age 77, of Nixa passed away in Springfield, MO on January 6, 2016. She was born March 24, 1938 in Springfield, the daughter of Roy Lee Long Sr. and Eva Beatrice Gregg. Shirley was a loving wife, mother and grandmother. She loved her friends and family and most of all God. She attended One Accord Freewill Baptist...
Gary Richard Stone
Jan 6, 2016
Gary Richard Stone moved beyond his physical being into the light on Wednesday, January 6, 2016 at the age of 67. Gary was born in Kansas City, MO on August 20, 1948 to Richard Bonnie Stone and LaVina Viola Phelps. He was preceded in death by his parents and his granddaughter Caitlyn Shay Miller. He is survived by his beloved...
Brian Edward Thornhill
Jan 5, 2016
Brian E. Thornhill, age 34, of Nixa passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016, after a brave battle against colon cancer. Brian passed away peacefully, surrounded by family. Brian was the son of Richard Alan Thornhill and Felicia Elizabeth (Gore) Thornhill. He was born on March 5, 1981 in Kansas City, MO. He attended school in the Raymore-Peculiar school district and...
Alta Marie Hammons
Jan 5, 2016
Alta Marie Hammons, age 95, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2016. She was born October 3, 1920 in Oldfield, the daughter of Cyrus Alta Moody and Ollie (Coffer) Moody. On February 4, 1941 Alta and Charles Joseph Hammons were united in marriage. They had two children, Linsley "Bud", and Nina. The family lived in Iowa for several years,...
Linda Lou Rothermel
Jan 4, 2016
Linda Lou Rothermel, age 73, passed away in Springfield, MO on January 4, 2016. She was born August 27, 1942 in Ozark, MO, the daughter of William and Ida Marie (Haslip) DeLisle. Linda was a member of the Victory Baptist Church and was baptized at the First Baptist Church in Ozark. Linda enjoyed Bowling, going to the Casino and especially...
Dee Cloud
Jan 4, 2016
Deidre "Dee" Cloud, age 66, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away on January 4, 2016 with her family by her side after a long struggle with Alzheimer's disease. Dee laughed easily and was deeply devoted to her family, her friends, and her faith. She was born in Gulfport, Mississippi in 1949 and moved to Springfield with her family in 1965. Dee...
Austin Raymond Jackson
Jan 4, 2016
Austin Jackson, age 19, of Ozark, passed away Monday, January 4, 2016. He was born May 5, 1996 in Ozark, the son of Teresa Jackson and Keith McHenry. Austin graduated in 2014 from Ozark High School. He and Lindsey enjoyed traveling around looking at the scenery. Austin enjoyed playing games, music and working. Survivors include: his mother, Teresa Jackson and...
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