OBITUARIES
Glenda Fay Achor
Jun 18, 2015
Glenda Fay Achor, age 76 passed away at her home in Ozark, Missouri on June 18, 2015. She was born August 26, 1938 in Springfield, the daughter of Ronald James and Goldie Marie Woods. Glenda was united in marriage to Ray "Pete" William Achor September 17, 1956. Glenda was a homemaker and loved fishing, plants, bird watching, listening to music...
Vondean (Dean) Cutbirth
Jun 18, 2015
Dean Cutbirth, age 84, of Reeds Spring was born February 7, 1931 in Ponce de Leon to Fay and Audie (Hedrick) Cutbirth. Dean departed this life on June 18, 2015 after a long struggle with COPD and diabetes; while being comforted by his family in Cox Hospital. After graduating high school in 1949, he served his country in the United...
Maxine J. Siler
Jun 17, 2015
Maxine J. Siler, age 91, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2015. She was born December 5, 1923 in Taney County, to Louis and Cora (Caudle) Hires. She was united in marriage to Ralph Siler on February 21, 1942. Maxine attended College and obtained a teaching certificate. She taught for 3 years and later went into business with her...
Barbara Anne Reecamper
Jun 15, 2015
Barbara Anne Reecamper , age 66 of Nixa passed away on June 15, 2015 in Springfield, Missouri. She was born September 2, 1948 in Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania the daughter of David Norris Edge and Agnes (O'Keefe) Edge. She was united in marriage to James Edward Reecamper June 17, 1967. Barbara was a bookkeeper for 20 years and was a member...
Lois Eleanor Kreitzer
Jun 15, 2015
Lois "Eleanor" Kreitzer, age 94, of Nixa, departed this life on Monday, June 15, 2015 in her son's home. She was born on May 20, 1921 in Greencastle, Indiana, the daughter of Elmer Cecil and Edna May McCullough. Eleanor was married for 53 years to Robert Edward Kreitzer who passed away on July 19, 2000. She is survived by her...
David W. "Pete" Stucker
Jun 11, 2015
David W. "Pete" Stucker, age 88, of Ozark, departed this life on June 11, 2015 in Springfield, Missouri.. He was born March 21, 1927 in Ellsinore, Missouri the son of Norvell Stucker and Vergie (Rains) Stucker. Pete joined the Navy in July 1944 and had his 18th birthday as he crossed the equator heading for the war in the Pacific....
Jerry Craig
Jun 11, 2015
Jerry Steven Craig II, 48, left to rest in the arms of our Savior June 11, 2015, with his loving wife, Eve by his side at Cox South Hospital in Springfield, Missouri. He passed away after a two year battle with esophageal cancer. Jerry was born to Bonnie Jean Oseland (McCandlish) and Jerry Steven Craig in Taylorville, Illinois. Raised in...
Billy Jean Lee
Jun 11, 2015
Billy Jean Lee, age 90, of Spokane, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. She was born April 22, 1925, in Spokane, to Simeon and Emma (Hilton) Maples. Billy was united in marriage to Adrian Lee November 10, 1944, in Harrison AR. Billy and Adrian had been married for 65 years when Adrian passed away in 2010. She earned a master's...
Donald Lee Henry
Jun 3, 2015
Donald Lee Henry, age 63 of Marionville, died Wednesday, June 3, 2015. He was born May 2, 1952 in Springfield, the son of William and Edith (Caffey) Henry. Donald served his country in the U.S. Army for 18 years including two terms in Vietnam. On May 20, 2000, Donald married Jodi (Towler.) Donald was a member of the American Legion...
James Keith Taylor
May 30, 2015
James Keith Taylor, age 76 of Highlandville, passed away May 30, 2015. He was born November 13, 1938 in Springfield, the son of Emerson E. and Mary Jeanette (Funke) Taylor. On March 1, 1968 James was united in marriage to Claudetta Moore. Survivors include: his wife, Claudetta, of Highlandville; five children, Jimmy Taylor and fianc� Holly Caldwell, Ozark, Kathy and...
Vera Maree Arnold
May 24, 2015
Vera Maree Arnold, age 95, of Ozark, was called to her heavenly home Sunday, May 24, 2015. She was born July 24, 1919 in Maplewood, MO, the eldest daughter of Ruby Lee (Fisher) Orr and Marvel Elmer Orr. Vera graduated from Blairstown, MO High School and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Education Degree from Central MO State University....
Gilbert Andrew De Leon
May 23, 2015
Gilbert De Leon III, age 37, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015. He was born August 13, 1977 in San Diego, CA to Gilbert and Judith (Aldridge) De Leon, II. Gilbert work in both commercial and residential construction. He was working at both of the new Casey's stores in Nixa, and also one in Joplin. His family describes...
Joseph Mark Adams
May 23, 2015
Joseph Mark Adams, age 73, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, May 23, 2015 in Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born August 10, 1941 in Ozark, the son of Mark Adams and Rosie (Robertson) Adams. Joe graduated from Ozark High School. Joe enjoyed fishing and traveling with his sister, Lula. Survivors include: Two daughters, Melissa George and husband Mark of Nixa,...
Alan Dale Degginger
May 19, 2015
Alan Dale Degginger, age 57, of Billings, passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015. He was born July 12, 1957 to William and Nancy (Puckett) Degginger, in Joplin. Alan and his family moved to Springfield in 1970, where he graduated from Central High School in 1975. Alan loved music and played in the Central High School marching and jazz bands. He...
June Loretta Leonardi
May 19, 2015
June L. Leonardi, age 86 passed away Tuesday, May 19, 2015 following a long Illness. She was born in Berkeley Springs, West Virginia. Following graduation from high school she went on to nursing school and became a registered nurse. June loved her profession and retired after 40 years. June is survived by her son Charles Leonardi, and her daughter Robin...
John Robert Farthing
May 18, 2015
John Robert Farthing was born in Jefferson City, MO, on January 12, 1937 to Jennie (Taylor) and Jack Farthing. He departed this life on May 18, 2015, after a brief illness. John graduated from Ozark High School in 1955, and the University of Missouri in 1959, where he was a member of the Sigma Nu Fraternity. He met Nancy O'Bryant...
Warren Thomas Cotner
May 18, 2015
Warren Thomas Cotner, age 71, of Highlandville, passed away Monday May 18, 2015, after a 6 month battle with brain cancer, in his home surrounded by his wife and daughter. He was born in Greenfield MO, to Thomas and Louise (Ruggles) Cotner, on June 5, 1943. Warren and his wife, Ruth Ann Abram, were united in marriage on November 11,...
Earl William Hill
May 13, 2015
Earl William Hill, Jr., age 67 of Highlandville, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2015 in his home. He was born November 19, 1947 in Helena, Arkansas, the son of Earl William Hill, Sr. and Millie (Mitchell) Hill. On July 3, 2010 Earl was united in marriage to Rebecca (Young.) Survivors include: his wife, Rebecca Hill, Highlandville; his parents, Earl William...
Anna Fern Baird
May 12, 2015
Anna Fern (Ramsey) Baird entered heaven's gate at the age of 95 on Tuesday, May 12, 2015 at The Baptist Home in Ozark, MO. She was born September 17, 1919 in Rogersville, MO, the daughter of Mark and Emma (Smith) Ramsey. On June 3, 1939, Anna was united in marriage to Chester G. Baird. Before moving to Ozark, they lived...
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