OBITUARIES
Gerald Teddie McHaffie
Jul 25, 2014
Gerald Teddie McHaffie passed away at Cox South Hospital surrounded by his loving family on July 25, 2014 at the age of 79. He was born near Bruner, MO, on December 2, 1934 to Teddie Roosevelt and Georgia Ellen (Walker) McHaffie. Gerald was a graduate of Rogersville High School in 1951. He served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean...
Christopher David Bowen
Jul 25, 2014
Christopher David Bowen, age 51 of Ozark, died Friday, July 25, 2014. He was born September 26, 1962 in Van Nuys, California, the son of John and Patricia (Rhoden) Bowen. On April 11, 1992 Chris married Ann Robertson. Together they made a loving home where family and serving the Lord were priorities. Chris was co-owner of Four State Industrial Supply....
Vanda Ree Owen
Jul 21, 2014
A graveside service will be held 10:00 A.M. Saturday, August 2, 2014 at McConnell Bledsoe Cemetery, on Union Chapel Road, Nixa.
Rosemary Marie Spence
Jul 20, 2014
A memorial service will be held 6:30 P.M. Friday, July 25, 2014 in High Street Baptist Church, 900 North Eastgate Avenue, Springfield, Missouri 65802.
W.E. "Bill" Kissee
Jul 18, 2014
W. E. "Bill" Kissee, age 85, of Ozark, passed away Friday, July 18, 2014, in Ozark Riverview Manor. He was born January 21, 1929, in Ozark, where he continued to live throughout his life. He was the son of Willard and Nina (Stratton) Kissee. On April 17, 1949, he and Mary Elizabeth Bingham were united in marriage. Bill was a...

Orphie Belle Hursh
Jul 16, 2014
Orphie Hursh, age 88, of Chadwick, Missouri, was born Orphie Belle Walker on March 6, 1926, to the union of Ed and Nima Walker in the Pine Ridge Community south of Chadwick, one of eight children. She passed from this life on July 16, 2014. At a young age Orphie married Rex Hursh of Chadwick, and to this union a...
Irene F. Scharitz
Jul 14, 2014
Irene F. Scharitz, 91, of Ozark, formerly of Shell Knob and Aurora, Missouri, passed away Monday, July 14, 2014. Irene was born September 23, 1922, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Jessee and Vera (Jones) Scism. Irene was a devout Catholic and an outgoing and passionate person. She was an avid bridge player and hostess. Irene was a devoted...
Ervin Lee "Grandpa" Keesling
Jul 13, 2014
Ervin Lee "Grandpa" Keesling, age 84 of Nixa, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014. Ervin was born March 26, 1930 in Denison, Iowa, the son of Ernest and Edna (Judy) Keesling. Ervin enjoyed woodworking, cruising on his drives out in the county and spending time with his kids, grandkids and their families. He was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church...
Dorothy Loraine Plank
Jul 13, 2014
Dorothy (Dottie) Lorraine Plank entered the loving arms of Jesus on July 13, 2014. Dottie grew up near Highlandville, MO and cherished the serenity and family values that growing up on a farm influenced. This way of life yielded Dottie to have such a sweet spirit and desire to love those around her. On October 8, 1983, Dottie was united...
Norman Eugene Orr
Jul 13, 2014
Norman Eugene Orr, age 70, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2014. He was born in Norwalk California, May 14, 1944, the son of Wendell and Thelma (Thompson) Orr. Norman served in the U. S, Army during the Vietnam era. He was united in marriage to Ginny Anderson, December 17, 1967, in Kaiserslautern, Germany. Norman worked as a truck...
Marcella Marie Hickman
Jul 11, 2014
Marcella Marie Hickman, age 94, of Nixa, passed away Friday, July 11, 2014, in Christian Health Care of Republic. She was born September 8, 1919, in Aztec, New Mexico, the daughter of Clarence Yates Douglas and Effie Mae (Sewell) Douglas. Marcella worked as a secretary for the detective division of the Modesto, California, Police Department before retirement. She was preceded...
Marion John Halbersma
Jul 10, 2014
Marion John Halbersma, age 59, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 10, 2014. He was born June 15, 1955 in Slayton, Minnesota, the son of Howard Bernard Halbersma, and Johanna (Peters) Halbersma. On November 11, 1989 he and Teresa (Brewen) Martin were united in marriage. He was a member of First and Calvary Presbyterian Church in Springfield. Marion was...
Jack Lee Aleshire
Jul 9, 2014
Jack L. Aleshire, age 79, passed away Wednesday, July 9, 2014, in Tucson Arizona. He was born June 12, 1935 in Ozark, Missouri, the son of Alva and Harriet (Dix) Aleshire. Jack married Wanda Heidler. They moved to Arizona not long after being married. Jack worked on a cattle ranch for many years and retired from a feed yard. He...
Bettie Jean Kester
Jul 3, 2014
Bettie Jean Kester, age 87, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away Thursday, July 3, 2014. She was born July 1, 1927, in Dalton, Nebraska, the daughter of Allen and Hazel (Reinmuth) Overman. On July 9, 1945, she and Walter William Herboldsheimer were united in marriage. Bettie was a caring and dedicated L.P.N. She worked for the Emmaus House in St. Charles,...
Clyde J. Fuller
Jul 2, 2014
C. J. Fuller, age 79, of Bois D'Arc, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, July 02, 2014. He was born November 25, 1934, in McCracken, Missouri, the son of Clyde and Eural (Bilyeu) Fuller. On May 17, 1997, he and Beva Sue Gladden were united in marriage. C.J. was a successful real estate salesman and appraiser owning Midwest Appraisal and Fuller Reality....
Earl J. Rice
Jul 1, 2014
Earl J. Rice, age 80, Highlandville, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, July 1, 2014. He was born April 2, 1934, in Ozark, Missouri, the son of Henry and Lena (Essick) Rice. On June 17, 1980 he and Georgia Hall were united in marriage. Earl honorably served his country in the United States Marine Corps during the Korean War . He worked...
Rodney Lee Van Sandt
Jun 28, 2014
Rodney Lee Van Sandt, age 52, of Nixa, left this earth to be with God, Saturday, June 28, 2014. He was born June 27, 1962 in Tulare, CA, and grew up in Miami, OK. He graduated from Miami High School in 1980, and moved to Nixa in 1999. During this time Rod worked for C&L Supply, in Springfield, as a...
Shauna Leigh Merrill
Jun 26, 2014
Memorial Service 4:00 P.M. Sunday, June 29, 2014 Fellowship Lighthouse Church 236 South Marshfield Road Bruner, Missouri 65620
Jeri L. Robertson
Jun 24, 2014
Jeri Lorraine Robertson, age 51 of Oldfield, died early Tuesday morning, June 24, 2014. Jeri was born December 13, 1962 in Springfield, the daughter of Charles and Joyce (England) Ford. Jeri was a beautiful wife, mother and grandmother. She was the best friend anyone could have. Jeri was preceded in death by her father, three brothers, a sister and a...
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