OBITUARIES
Karen Elizabeth Reilly
Sep 9, 2014
Karen Elizabeth Reilly, 62 of Ozark, MO, died September 8, 2014 in her home after a long illness.She was born April 11, 1952 in Wilmington, Delaware, the daughter of Richard Charles Freihofer and Wanda Jean (Neal) Freihofer. She was a 1970 graduate of Okmulgee High School in Okmulgee, Oklahoma. She was a member of Ozark Assembly of God Church in...
Ellis E. Buxton
Sep 8, 2014
Ellis E. Buxton, age 77 of Sparta, died Monday, September 8, 2014. He was born May 29, 1937, the son of Norman and Georgia Buxton. Ellis's wife, Veta Mae Buxton, preceded him death on August 28, 2010. Ellis enjoyed riding his bicycle and watching car races and Westerns on television. A graveside service will be held Wednesday, September 10, 2014...
Bessie Marie Hodges
Sep 8, 2014
Bessie Marie Hodges, age 84, of Springfield, passed away Monday, September 8, 2014. She was born July 8, 1930 in the Keltner community, the daughter of James and Elsie (Holt) Hall. Bessie raised five children, and was a loving grandmother. She was a long time employee of Zenith in Springfield before retirement. She enjoyed being a foster grandparent for OACAC....
John William Wolford
Sep 7, 2014
John W. Wolford, age 80, of Nixa, passed away Sunday, September 7, 2014, after a long battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's disease). John was born October 19, 1933, near Bevier, Missouri, to John and Stella (Bunton) Wolford. John proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy, during the Korean War. After his honorable discharge, he worked for Beechcraft, Boeing,...
Geraldine "Jerry" Polley
Sep 6, 2014
Geraldine Jean "Jerry" Polley, age 83, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, September 6, 2014 in her home. She was born October 22, 1930 in Seymour, the daughter of Clifford Carl Polley and Thelma Lee Shumate Polley. She was a graduate of Ozark High School. Jerry was a graphic artist for Southwestern Medical School at the University of Texas. After 40...
Alice Raye Williams
Sep 5, 2014
Alice Raye Williams, age 72 of Nixa, died Friday, September 5, 2014. She was born February 15, 1942 in Leslie, Arkansas, the daughter of John Park and Bertha (Clark) Eskridge. Survivors include: her daughters, Liz Bradley, Debbie Church and Kimberly Vaughn. No services are planned. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark.
Leroy William Raymer
Sep 4, 2014
Leroy William Raymer died Thursday, September 4, 2014. He was born January 21, 1927 in Chicago, the son of Frank and Harriet Raymer. Survivors include: his three children, Naomi Brandner, Tina Raymer and Terry Raymer. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. No services are planned.
Marilyn Mae Taghon
Sep 1, 2014
Marilyn Taghor, age 87 of Ozark, formerly of Branson, died September 1, 2014. Cremation under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. No services are planned.
Carol Anne Bingle
Sep 1, 2014
Carol Anne Bingle, age 60 of Nixa, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014. She was born December 28, 1953 in Kansas City, Missouri, the daughter of James and Barbara (Held) Phillips. On June 30, 1983 she and Brian Bingle were united in marriage. Carol was a loving wife, mother and dear friend to those she met. She was preceded in...
Larry Eugene Hall
Sep 1, 2014
Larry Eugene Hall, age 63, of Rogersville, passed away Monday, September 1, 2014. He was born on Valentine's Day, 1951, in Mountain Grove, the son of Warren Morgan Hall and Edith (Lawson) Hall Wills. Larry worked throughout his life as a truck driver, in plumbing and electrical work, and in off-shore oil field welding and pipe inspection. He always enjoyed...
Clyde Leon Heldenbrand
Aug 31, 2014
Clyde Leon Heldenbrand Jr. 53, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on August 31, 2014. Clyde was born to parents Clyde Leon Heldenbrand Sr. and Shirley June (Allsup) Heldenbrand on August 30, 1961 in Anchorage Alaska. Clyde had a passion for motor vehicles and making people smile. On June 24, 1978 when he was 16 he was...
Donna Reynolds Rasco
Aug 30, 2014
Donna Lyn Reynolds Rasco, age 50, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, August 30, 2014. She was born February 27, 1964, in Springfield, the daughter of Mancle and Doris (Brown) Reynolds. Throughout her life Donna lived in the Ozarks, and also in Illinois and the Ft. Smith, Arkansas area. Donna was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend. She was always...
Jimmy Joe Gifford
Aug 28, 2014
Jimmy "Joe" Gifford, age 66, of Nixa, passed away Thursday, August 28, 2014 in Mercy Hospital Springfield. He was born August 6, 1948, in Ozark to James and Nola (Fitzgerald) Gifford. On August 30, 1975, he was united in marriage to Donna Lambert. Joe graduated from Ava High School. He served his country in the United States Army, with the...
Carol Richardson Grove
Aug 24, 2014
Carol Jane Richardson Grove, age 83, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Sunday, August 24, 2014. She was born February 2, 1931 in Republic, Missouri, the daughter of Ralph and Clara (Edwards) Aycock. In 1950 she was united in marriage to William J. "Bill" Richardson. He preceded her in death in 2004. In 2008 Carol and Charles Grove were married. Carol...
James Elmer Dale
Aug 24, 2014
James E. Dale, age 79 of Nixa, died Sunday, August 24, 2014. He was born October 29, 1934 in Joplin, the son of Elmer H. and Evelyn Josephine (Johnson) Dale. On April 14, 1962, James married Betty Cox. James was a member of North Nixa Baptist Church. He loved to fish. James also enjoyed creating beautiful stained glass. Survivors include:...
Kenny Jenkins
Aug 23, 2014
Kenneth Ray Jenkins, age 70, of Sparta, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014. He was born January 9, 1944 in Chadwick. Kenny was raised by his grandparents, Ring and Bessie Loomis. He was a 1962 graduate of Chadwick High School. Kenny was a mechanic throughout his life, serving friends in Sparta through Sparta Auto Repair and Jenkins Service Station. He...
Loretta Kay Reed
Aug 23, 2014
Loretta Kay Reed, age 69, of Highlandville, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2014. She was born November 23, 1944 in Springfield, the daughter of Orvel and Edna (Forbes) Hembree. She was a 1962 graduate of Central High School, and was united in marriage to Gary Reed in 1965. Loretta was a Shelter Insurance Agent for 32 years before retirement in...
Marilyn Ann White
Aug 22, 2014
Marilyn Ann White, age 57, of Nixa, passed Friday, August 22, 2014. She was born January 22, 1957, in Springfield, to Don Waggoner Sr. and Ann (Cole) Waggoner. Marilyn married the love of her life, Jeff White, June 4, 1975, celebrating 39 years of marriage. Marilyn was proud of her Native American heritage. She and Jeff were members of the...
Gerald Joseph Alfafara
Aug 20, 2014
Gerald Joseph Alfafara, Sr., age 85 of Ozark, died August 20, 2014. He was born February 24, 1929 in Hartford, Connecticut, the son of Gaspar and Odette (LeGoas) Alfafara. Gerald served his country in the U.S. Army, Army Air Force and Navy during World War II and The Korean War. On September 4, 1954 he was united in marriage to...
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