OBITUARIES
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...
Ernest Henry Woody
May 10, 2015
Ernest H. Woody, age 93, passed away Sunday, May 10, 2015. He was born January 19, 1922, in Dolph, Arkansas, the son of Henry Gilbert Woody and Elizabeth Caroline (Gentry) Woody. He was united in marriage to Valda Moser on September 6, 1947. She preceded him in death on April 4, 2014 after 66 years of marriage. Mr. Woody served...
Mark Maples
May 8, 2015
Mark Maples, age 52, of Highlandville, passed away Friday, May 8, 2015, in Syracuse, MO. He was born March 4, 1963, the son of Dearl and Norma Jean (Linebaugh) Maples. He graduated from Spokane High School, and worked in construction throughout his career. Mark enjoyed the lake, loved his family, and always looked forward to being with his grandchildren. He...
Cathy Ann Brown
May 7, 2015
Cathy Ann Brown, age 55 of Springfield, passed away Thursday, May 7, 2015. She was born June 13, 1959 in Meridian, Mississippi, the daughter of Jessie (Boe) and Audrey (Lang) Rutledge. In 1976 Cathy was united in marriage to Daryl Brown. To this union two children were born and survive her: James Daryl Brown and wife Angela of Springfield and...
Patsy Sims
May 6, 2015
Patsy Lou (Howard) Sims went to be with her Lord and Savior May 6, 2015. She was born August 27, 1938 in Ozark. Patsy was preceded in death by her mother, Ruth Emily (Abney) Press and father, Sylva L. Howard; a sister, Joan Howard; an infant brother, George Howard; and her husband Willard Efton Sims. Survivors include a brother, Ward...
Doyle F. Owens
May 3, 2015
Doyle F. Owens, age 77, of Sparta, passed away Sunday, May 3, 2015 at Ozark Riverview Manor, from complications of front lateral dementia. He was born February 18, 1938 in Ava, the son of Fred and Donnie (Breeding) Owens. Doyle graduated from Gainesville High School and Missouri School of Mines (MS&T), with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was commissioned...
Irma Mate
May 2, 2015
Irma Emerence Mate, age 95, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, May 2, 2015 at Century Pines Assisted Living in Ozark. She was born June 20, 1919, in Youngstown, Ohio, the daughter of Gellert and Marie (Toth) Kalman. She was united in marriage to William Mate in 1938. He preceded her in death. Her survivors include a very special friend, Nancy...
Paul James Powers
May 1, 2015
Paul James Powers, age 90, of Ozark, passed away Friday, May 1, 2015 at Century Pines in Ozark. He was born October 26, 1924 in Highlandville, the son of John and Nomel (DeBoie) Powers. He was united in marriage to Louanna Fancher Powers, who preceded him in death in 2008. Paul served his country in the U.S. Air Force, retiring...
Helen M. Dial
Apr 30, 2015
Helen Dial, age 90, our beautiful mother and friend was delivered into the hands of Jesus April 30, 2015. Helen was born on January 26, 1925 in Anniston, Alabama. She leaves behind four children, Diane Manchester and husband Allen, Homer Rascoe Jr. and wife Phyllis, Beverly Reynolds and husband Kenneth, and Timothy Rascoe and wife Deardre; nine grandchildren; and 15...
Maxine Bolin
Apr 28, 2015
Maxine (Murray) Bolin passed away peacefully to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, April 28, 2015 at Mercy Hospital with family by her side at the age of 92. She was born October 6, 1922 near Pleasant Hope, MO., the fifth of twelve children, to William O. (Ott) Murray and Gola Mae (Sallee) Murray. On January...
James (Papa) Holly Faulkenberry
Apr 25, 2015
Rev. James (Papa) Holly Faulkenberry, age 93, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2015. He was born June 6, 1921 in Bowie, Texas, the son of Holly and Lola (Jackson) Faulkenberry. He served his country in the U.S. Army Air Corps as a cook and baker during World War II in the European Theater. On January 18, 1946 he...
Randy Joe Roach
Apr 24, 2015
Randy Joe Roach, age 54, of Springfield, went to be with the Lord on Friday, April 24, in his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 4, 1961 in Springfield to Ben and Marjorie Roach. Randy worked at SMC packaging Company. On May 3, 1997 he was united in marriage to Vickie Jo Lakey. Upon this marriage...
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