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James F. Pratt
Oct 3, 2011
James F. Pratt, age 69, of Nixa, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011. He was born November 2, 1941 in Springfield, Missouri, the son of William F. and Daisy (Lucas) Pratt. He served his country in the U.S. Army in Vietnam. In 1967 he and Donna Friend were united in marriage. Mr. Pratt was employed as a tour bus driver...
Thelma Margaret Riskedahl
Oct 3, 2011
Thelma Margaret Riskedahl, age 91, of Ozark, passed away Monday, October 3, 2011. She was born June 5, 1920 in Fenton, Iowa, the daughter of Joseph and Hilda (Boletta) Anderson. Survivors include: her husband, Jasper Riskedahl; two daughters, Jerrilyn Bouman and husband Don, and Pam Kutzner; five grandchildren, Tracy Higgins and husband David, John Ostrem and wife Angie, Kristin Huzar...
Emma Leretta Naile
Oct 3, 2011
Our Lord Jesus Christ called one of His home on October 3rd, 2011.��Emma Leretta Evans�Naile, age 76,�passed away quietly in her sleep at Ozark Riverview Manor where she had spent the last few months of her earthly life. Leretta was born on April 14th, 1935,�in�Salisbury, North Carolina.� She attended Woodleaf High School where she was valedictorian of her class.� Leretta...
Gerald Leonard Johnson
Oct 1, 2011
Gerald Leonard Johnson, age 86, of Nixa, passed away on Saturday, October 1, 2011. He was born May 15, 1925 in Tucson, Arizona, the son of Roy and Grace (Smith) Johnson. At the age of 17 in 1942, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy. He served his country for 12 years as a radio operator. Following his enlistment, Mr. Johnson...
Warren Elmer Starnes
Sep 28, 2011
Mr. Warren E. Starnes, age 70 of Nixa, passed away September 28, 2011. A service will be held at 4:00 P.M. Friday in Adams Funeral Home, with Gary Jennings officiating.
Lawrence Edwin Baumgardner
Sep 27, 2011
Lawrence Edwin Baumgardner Lawrence Edwin Baumgardner, age 83, of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, September 27, 2011. He was born February 27, 1928 in Ava, the son of Earl and Dorothy (Cull) Baumgardner. He was united in marriage to Glenna Bell Romines. Mr. Baumgardner worked as a truck driver. He was a member of Fellowship Lighthouse Church in Bruner. Survivors include:...
Benjamin Franklin Rhoads
Sep 27, 2011
Benjamin Franklin Rhoads III, "Benny,"� age 63, of Nixa, passed away September 27, 2011 in Harrison, AR, surrounded by his loving family. He was born October 31, 1947 in Blytheville, AR, the son of Benjamin Franklin Rhoads II and Gladys Virginia (Grant) Rhoads. On September 27, 1968 he and Shelia Tims were united in marriage. Benny was a beloved husband,...
Mary Jane Kennon
Sep 24, 2011
Mary Jane Taylor Kennon passed away peacefully at the age of 70 surrounded by family and friends on September 24, 2011. Jane was born in Canton, Missouri to Lee (Toby) Taylor and Ethel Guseman on February 1, 1941. Being the youngest of four, she quickly earned the nickname of "Angel Jane."� She graduated from Canton High School in 1959, where...
Major Earl H. Smith
Sep 23, 2011
Major Earl H. Smith, 86, of Nixa, departed this life September 23, 2011. Major Smith entered service at the age of 17 in 1942 and served 24 years in the United States Air Force. Earl was a veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam. He held the aeronautical ratings of Bombardier, Navigator and Radar Interceptor Officer. In 1958 he was appointed...
Ralph Warren Behrens
Sep 22, 2011
Ralph Warren Behrens, 71, of Ozark, MO went to Heaven September 22, 2011. He was a family man, a Christian man, and a studious man. He was born April 18, 1940 to Walter and Ellen Behrens in Takoma Park, MD. Ralph married Mary Katheryn Melton, his high-school sweetheart, December 28, 1962. He received his Bachelor"�s Degree in Secondary Education from...
Clarence C. Townsend
Sep 19, 2011
Clarence C. Townsend, age 72, of Springfield, was welcomed home to heaven, by his parents and Jesus on Monday, September 19, 2011. He was born January 21, 1939 in Lane Oklahoma, the sixth of eleven children of Argene and Ruby Juanita (Cason) Townsend. He served his country in the Army National Guard. He attended Okmulgee State Technical College and Electronics...
Edna Marie Brooks
Sep 16, 2011
Edna Marie Brooks, age 79 of Sparta, passed away Friday, September 16, 2011. She was born July 29, 1932 in Savonburg, KS, the daughter of Axel Theodore and Ethel Julia (Peterson) Brooks. On April 9, 1950 she married Ralph Brooks. Edna had retired from USD 259 as a library technician. Survivors include: her husband, Ralph Brooks; two children, Wesley Brooks...
Harold Raymond Hull
Sep 15, 2011
Harold Raymond Hull, age 67, of Sparta, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2011. He was born August 2, 1944 in Bruner, the son of Alva and Frances (Conner) Hull. Harold was a carpenter and enjoyed farming. He liked to travel and enjoyed St. Louis Cardinal games. Survivors include: three children and their spouses, Hal and Dana Hull, Rogersville, Jennifer and...
Charles Clifton Gann
Sep 15, 2011
Charles Clifton Gann went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 15, 2011 in his home with his family and loved ones by his side at the age of 95. He was born August 23, 1916 in Ozark, the son of George Thomas and Allie (Day) Gann. Charles served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II....
Michael "Mike" Muehl
Sep 13, 2011
Michael "Mike"� Raymond Muehl, age 67, of Nixa, Missouri passed away unexpectedly at his home and was delivered into God"�s loving arms on Tuesday, September 13th, 2011. He was born in Granville, Iowa on June 9th, 1944 to Myrtle and Arnold Muehl. Mike served in the United States Air Force for 4 years. He was owner of ADCO Industrial Sales....
Peggy Sue Chaffin
Sep 13, 2011
Peggy Sue Chaffin, age 82, of Fremont Hills, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2011. She was born July 10, 1929, in Memphis, Tennessee, the daughter of Paul and Beatrice Davis. Following the death of her mother, Sue was raised by the Gott family in Springfield. In 1947 she and Joe Donald Chaffin were married. Sue owned and operated Chaffin"�s Casuals...
C.J. Shirkey
Sep 11, 2011
C.J. Shirkey, the only child born to Commodore and Mabel (Eutsler) Shirkey, went to be with the Lord on September 11, 2011. He was born August 13, 1938. C.J. grew up in the Galena area and graduated from Galena High School in 1956. C.J. served for six years in the United States Navy. After his service he lived in California...
Brooklyn Renee Gibson
Sep 9, 2011
Brooklyn Renee Gibson, infant daughter of Tiffany Anne Hepner and Frank Joseph Gibson of Ozark, was placed in Jesus"� care September 9, 2011. She is survived by her parents, a brother, Bradley; grandparents, Renee and Chris Luckey, Ozark, and Connie and Daniel Watkins, Willow Hill, Illinois; great-grandparents, Kathy and Jerry Kretzer, Salem, Illinois; other loving relatives and caring friends. A...
Ruby Jean Cornog
Sep 5, 2011
Ruby Jean Cornog Ruby Jean Cornog, age 60 of Sparta, passed away Monday, September 5, 2011. She was born June 25, 1951 in Branson, the daughter of Fred Alden and Freida (Lyons) Whitaker. On August 29, 1968 she was united marriage to Truman Ray Cornog. Survivors include: her children, David Cornog and wife Sandy, Texas, Julie Scott and husband Ralph,...
Evelyn Mae Davis
Sep 3, 2011
Evelyn Mae Davis, age 88, of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, passed away Saturday, September 3, 2011. She was born February 1, 1923 in St. Louis, the daughter of F.A. and Opal (Engle) Ledbetter. On January 27, 1945 she and Don Howard Davis were united in marriage. Mrs. Davis accepted the Lord as her Savior and was baptized into the First...
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