OBITUARIES
Arlene Gertrude Laphan
Jun 26, 2015
Arlene Gertrude Laphan, age 101, of Springfield, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015. She was born July 19, 1913 in Anselmo, Nebraska. Arlene has been cared for in Springfield by her son-in-law, Chuck Beezley for the past few years. She will return to Nebraska for funeral services and burial in Graceland Cemetery, Omaha, Nebraska.
Georgia Layfette Phipps
Jun 26, 2015
Georgia Layfette Phipps, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Friday, June 26, 2015. She was born October 6, 1924, in Tin Town, Missouri, the daughter of Milligan Layfette and Gracie Augusta Powell. On February 17, 1940 she and Clyde Phipps were united in marriage. They were married for 58 years before his death in 1997. Georgia worked as Food Service...
Michelle Marie Sater
Jun 23, 2015
Michelle Marie Sater, age 51, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2015. She was born August 25, 1963 in Watertown, New York, the daughter of Don and Ramona (Monteer) Moore. Michelle was a 1982 graduate of Mt. Vernon High School. On November 30, 1997 she and Steve Sater were married. Michelle was a loving wife and mother, and enjoyed...
Steven Lee Moore
Jun 23, 2015
Steven Lee Moore, age 61 of Nixa died Tuesday, June 23, 2015. He was born September 25, 1953 in Springfield, the son of Wilbern and Ruth Belle (Meacheam) Moore. Steven was a farmer. He enjoyed sports - especially the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Chiefs and Nixa Eagles. Steven was a member of the Nixa Church of Christ. Survivors include:...
Roberta "Bobbie" Antista
Jun 23, 2015
As the sun rose here on earth on June 23, 2015 Daisy Roberta "Bobbie" (Covington) Antista had the glorious opportunity to watch her first sunrise in Heaven. Bobbie was born on March 1, 1919 in Glendale, CA where she lived most of her life until she joined her family in Garner, NC in 1986. She celebrated her 2nd birth when...
Carey Lee Cook
Jun 21, 2015
Carey Lee Cook, age 69 of Springfield, died Sunday, June 21, 2015. He was born September 27, 1945 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Charlie and Daisy (Carson) Cook. On March 2, 1967, Carey married Grace Vincent. He served his country in the U.S. Marines in Vietnam. Carey obtained a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture at Missouri Western State...
Ray Eugene Forgey
Jun 21, 2015
Ray Eugene Forgey, age 82, died June 21, 2015 at Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by his family. He was born October 16, 1932, in Ozark, Missouri the oldest son of Gene and Sarah Forgey. He served in the United States Navy as a Master of Arms during the Korean War. He retired from the United States Postal Service in...
Jimmy Joe Wiles
Jun 20, 2015
Jimmy Joe Wiles age 72 of Nixa, Missouri passed away Saturday, June 20, 2015 at River View Manor with his wife, Bonnie Sissel, Davey, Sue and Cathy by his side. Jimmy was born on January 11, 1943 in Indianapolis, Indiana to Hershel and Dorothy (Leonard) Wiles. He was from a family of nine children. Jimmy loved spending time with his...
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....
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