OBITUARIES

Thomas E. Ligon

Thomas E. Ligon

Nov 19, 2013

Thomas Edward Ligon died November 19, 2013 at the age of 22 in his hometown of Ozark. He was born July 23, 1991 in Springfield, the son of Donald W. Ligon, Sr. and Bobbie Ligon. Thomas was an honors student and 2010 graduate of Ozark High School. He was a three sport athlete, lettering all four high school years in...

Carolyne Jones

Carolyne Jones

Nov 18, 2013

Carolyne Jones, age 88, of Nixa, passed away Monday, November 18, 2013. She was born August 28, 1925, in Selmore, to Raymond and Minnie (Glenn) Collins. Carolyne graduated from Ozark High School in 1943. She was united in marriage to Donal Jones April 1, 1945, celebrating 51 years together, until Donal"�s passing in 1996. Her family describers her as tough...

Joseph C. "Jay" Engle

Joseph C. "Jay" Engle

Nov 17, 2013

Joseph C. "Jay"� Engle, age 89 of Fremont Hills, passed away Sunday, November 17, 2013. He was born July 3, 1924 in Hutton Valley, Missouri, the son of William and Ada Mae (Lee) Engle. Jay graduated from Mountain View High School in 1941. After graduation he moved to Ozark. On June 5, 1955, he married Barbara Ebert in Billings, Missouri....

Donald Jesse Fulton

Donald Jesse Fulton

Nov 12, 2013

Donald Jesse Fulton, age 83 of Ozark passed away November 12, 2013. He was born April 26, 1930 in San Francisco, California, to Jesse and Melba (Timpson) Fulton. Don was eternally married to his sweetheart Dorothy for 57 years. Don served his country in the United States Air Force for 27 years and retired as a Master Sergeant. He was...

Melvin S. Burkholder

Melvin S. Burkholder

Nov 10, 2013

Melvin S. Burkholder, age 76, of Nixa passed away November 10, 2013 after a lengthy illness. He was born February 17, 1937 in Akron, Pennsylvania, to Elmer and Edith Burkholder. Melvin was married to Grace Burkholder for 36 years. He was a former truck driver and worked at Redner"�s Grocery Store before his retirement. He is survived by his wife...

Mary Juanita Tennis

Mary Juanita Tennis

Nov 8, 2013

Mary Juanita Tennis, age 86, of Nixa, died November 8, 2013, with her family by her side. Juanita was born May 31, 1927, near Nixa, the daughter of Irving and Gracie (Maples) Bolin. Her parents preceded her in death. She and Orville Tennis were married July 24, 1945. Orville preceded Juanita in death in 2009. Juanita is survived by her...

Betty Louise Barton

Betty Louise Barton

Nov 5, 2013

Betty Louise (Bolch) Barton, age 84, of Nixa, died on November 5, 2013, with family by her side. Betty Louise Bolch was born March 6, 1929, in Decatur, AR, to Henry Clay Bolch and Sarah Elizabeth (Boren) Bolch. Betty graduated from Decatur High School in 1937 and was married later that year to Hubert M. Barton also of Decatur. Betty...

Elmer Clayton Hensley

Elmer Clayton Hensley

Nov 2, 2013

E.C. Hensley, age76, of Nixa, passed away suddenly Saturday, November 2, 2013. He was born August 24, 1937 to Shorty and Hazel (Keylon) Hensley, in Mincy. E. C. joined the Navy in 1958. E.C. was united in marriage to Lavon Tidwell, June 19, 1959, in Washington D.C. After serving in the Navy, He worked at DAYCO for many years. He...

Twyla Joan Lilley

Twyla Joan Lilley

Nov 1, 2013

Twyla Joan Lilley, age 80, of Nixa, Missouri, recently of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Friday, November 1, 2013. She was born December 28, 1932, on the family farm near Isabella, Oklahoma, the daughter of Edson and Eva (Bierig) Fuller. On May 15, 1948, she and William Wesley Lilley were united in marriage. Twyla worked as a real estate executive secretary...

Margaret Lucille Bright

Margaret Lucille Bright

Oct 29, 2013

Margaret Lucille Bright, age 90, of Highlandville, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2013, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born December 10, 1922, in Seminole, Oklahoma, the daughter of Archie and Lucy Maude (Williams) Myers. In 1940 she and Melvin T. Bright were united in marriage. Always together, Lucille requested that the picture shown here be one of them together....

Emil Carroll Gann

Emil Carroll Gann

Oct 26, 2013

Emil Carroll Gann, age 84, of Ozark, passed away Friday, October 25, 2013. He was born December 8, 1928, in Sparta, the son of Charley Leo and Zelma (Gibson) Gann. On June 17, 1950, he and Barbara Troutt were united in marriage. Emil was a building contractor, both residential and commercial. A longtime member of the First Baptist Church of...

John Greenville Lambert

John Greenville Lambert

Oct 25, 2013

John Greenville Lambert, age 89, of Spokane, passed away in the home he shared with his son and daughter-in-law on Friday, October 25, 2013. He was born October 24, 1924, in California, the son of John and Nevada (Kirkland) Lambert. He served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps, and was wounded on duty in the Pacific. He was a...

Bobby F Herzfeld

Bobby F Herzfeld

Oct 24, 2013

Bobby F. Herzfeld, age 71, of Spokane passed away October 24, 2013. He was born November 5, 1941 in London, Arkansas to Otis & Opal Herzfeld. On July 21, 1962 he and Eva Thomas were united in marriage and to this union three children were born. Bobby was a long-time truck driver and a family man. He loved his grandchildren...

Delores (Dee) Koehn

Delores (Dee) Koehn

Oct 18, 2013

Delores, Dee, Koehn, age 78, of Nixa, passed away after a long illness, Friday, October 18, 2013. She was born in Madisonville, KY, December 4, 1934, to Buck and Mildred, Emerson, Tapp. She married Robert Koehn in February of 1953, in Clarksville, TN, celebrating 60 years together. Dee was a feisty woman and had quite a temper. You could always...

Sandra Lee Shue

Sandra Lee Shue

Oct 18, 2013

Sandra Lee Shue of Ozark was called to her heavenly home surrounded by her loving family on October 18, 2013. She succumbed after a long battle with cancer. She was born December 1, 1947, in Harrisonville, MO to Walter A. and Marie D. Birk. Sandra was a loving mother and grandmother. She was caring, compassionate, and loved by all who...

Norman Mack Barrow

Norman Mack Barrow

Oct 17, 2013

Norman Mack Barrow, age 80, passed away in Springfield, Missouri, on October 17, 2013. He was born March 30, 1933, in Litchfield, Arkansas, the son of Malcolm and Mary (Rogers) Barrow. Norman grew up in Paragould, Arkansas. The family moved to Michigan and Norman graduated from Bendle High School in Burton, Michigan. On April 20, 1952, he and Gloria Joanne...

Nell Jean Miller

Nell Jean Miller

Oct 16, 2013

Nell Jean Miller, age 86, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013, in Ozark Nursing and Care. She was born September 20, 1927, the daughter of Loyal and Blanche (Shelton) Hanks. On November 29, 1947, she and William Miller were united in marriage. Nell retired from Sweetheart Cup Company. She was a member of Selmore Baptist Church. In addition...

Charles (Chuck) Ross Parrott

Charles (Chuck) Ross Parrott

Oct 16, 2013

Charles Ross Parrott Jr., of Nixa, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2013, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield, MO, after suffering a heart attack. Charles "Chuck"� was born on June 26, 1929, to Charles Ross Parrott Sr. and Maud Lucile (Gibbs) Parrott of Kansas City, MO. On February 14, 1986, Chuck married Margaret May (Butch) Parrott. They were married for 27...

Donnie Koonce

Donnie Koonce

Oct 11, 2013

Donnie Koonce, age 79, of Highlandville, passed away Friday, October 11, 2013. He was born September 21, 1934, in Lamesa, TX, to James and Myrtle (Abernathy) Koonce. He was united in marriage to Joann Mabe, August 12, 1969. Don was a fun loving character and a caring man. Don worked for Dayco for 26 years. Don learned to play guitar...

Phillis Jean

Phillis Jean

Oct 10, 2013

Phillis Jean Coe, age 74, of Ozark slipped quietly into the arms of our Lord October 10, 2013 in her home. Phillis was the daughter of Emmanuel and Bertha Ruhl and was born January 9, 1939 in Kansas City, Missouri. She married Thomas Coe and celebrated 57 years of marriage on October 7, 2013. She accepted Christ at a young...