OBITUARIES

Richard Winston Walker

Richard Winston Walker

Oct 18, 2012

Richard Winston Walker, age 84, passed away Thursday, October 18, 2012 at Mercy Hospital, in Springfield. He was born August 27, 1928 to Winston and Ruth (Goetz) Walker, in Cleveland, Ohio. After completing medical school, Dr. Richard Walker joined the United States Army, serving as a doctor during the Korean War. After serving his country, he practiced medicine in San...

Ferne "Nanny" Isbell

Ferne "Nanny" Isbell

Oct 17, 2012

Ferne "Nanny"� Isbell, passed away October 17, 2012, in Ozark Riverview Manor. She was born February 26, 1921, in Sparta, Missouri, the daughter of James and Lilly (Fletcher) McDaniel. Ferne and her husband, Preston, owned and operated His and Hers Caf� in Sparta. She also worked for McBee in Springfield, and was employed as a cook for area nursing homes....

Earl Dean Thomas

Earl Dean Thomas

Oct 15, 2012

Earl Dean Thomas of Ozark passed away Monday, October 15, 2012. He was born December 9, 1931, in Ozark, the son of Albert and Ermyne (Waggoner) Thomas. After graduating from Ozark High School, Earl served his country in the U.S.Air Force from 1952 until 1956. On May 29, 1954, he and Carole Robison were united in marriage. Earl worked for...

Diane L. Manning

Diane L. Manning

Oct 9, 2012

Diane L. Manning, 48, of Salina, Kansas passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2012. She was born May 28, 1964, in Indiana, the daughter of David and Anna Katherine (Miller) Barker. Survivors include her son, Jeremiah S. Seals, of Salina, Kansas; three daughters, Rebecca L. Dry, of Oldfield, Missouri, Brittany A. Dace, of Salina, Kansas and Kimberly D. Seals, of Salina,...

Alice (Mick) Jean Corless

Alice (Mick) Jean Corless

Oct 3, 2012

Alice (Mick) Corless, age 81, passed away after a long illness, Wednesday, October 3, 2012. She was born to Arthur and Clara Belle (Ravens) Sandoz, in St. Louis, February 20, 1931. She was united in marriage to Virgil Corless, September 2, 1948. Alice was a beloved homemaker, and lived a quiet life. She loved to fish and play Bingo. Alice...

Ronals Gene Newfield

Ronals Gene Newfield

Oct 2, 2012

Ronald Gene Newfield, age 70, passed away in Nixa, Missouri on Monday, October 1, 2012. He was born to Arthur and Alice (Copper) Newfield, in Bakersfield, CA, on September 9, 1942. Ronald earned his Master"�s in Divinity at Fresno Pacific Seminary in 1974. He worked for the family business manufacturing boxes for the local agricultural industry for many years. He...

Wayne Oliver Tindle

Wayne Oliver Tindle

Sep 30, 2012

Wayne Oliver Tindle, age 80, passed away in his home, in Nixa, September 30, 2012. He was born to Roy and Elizabeth (Farmer) Tindle, in Springfield, July 15, 1932. He was united in marriage to Barbara Maples September 14, 1980. Wayne was an over the road truck driver for over 40 years, before he retired in 2008. Wayne is survived...

Vivian Helen Fletcher

Vivian Helen Fletcher

Sep 29, 2012

Mrs. Vivian Helen Fletcher, age 89 of Ozark, passed away Saturday, September 29, 2012. She was born September 4, 1923 in Chadwick, MO, the daughter of Thomas Newton and Carlotta (Dwyer) Cobb. On October 27, 1943she was united in marriage to Joe Franklin Fletcher. Vivian worked for many years at Ozark Head Start as a dietary cook and was a...

Patricia Ann White

Patricia Ann White

Sep 28, 2012

Patricia Ann White passed away after a long illness, in Springfield, September 28, 2012. She was born to Eugene and Eileen (Myers) Hailey, February 18, 1937, in Everton. She was united in marriage to Ronald White on August 23, 1963. Patricia loved children and worked as a baby sitter at Park Crest Assembly of God Church for several years. After...

Edwill Avan Underhill

Edwill Avan Underhill

Sep 26, 2012

Edwill Underhill, 93, of Highlandville, passed away in his home, Wednesday, September 26, 2012. He was born to Lee and Lucretia (Barkley) Underhill November 20, 1918, in Webster County. He served his country in the United States Coast Guard, during WW II. He was a Radioman First Class. He escorted ships across the Atlantic Ocean. He was united in marriage...

Terry Allen Walker

Terry Allen Walker

Sep 24, 2012

Terry Allen Walker, age 58, of Dogwood, died September 24, 2012 from injuries of a motorcycle accident. He was born August 16, 1954 in Springfield, MO, to Don and Maxine (Wade) Walker. He was a Quarter horse trainer, and was a member of the N. C. H. A. and A. Q. H. A. He was also a judge and traveled...

Eileen Hodges

Eileen Hodges

Sep 21, 2012

Eileen Hodges, age 91, of Cassville, passed away Friday, September 21, 2012 in Cassville Health Care. She was born July 8, 1921 in Sparta, the daughter of Walter and Mary (Baty) Robison. On December 25, 1937, she and Leland Hodges were united in marriage. Eileen lived in Sparta, Branson and Cassville throughout her life. Sheenjoyed her flower garden, and was...

Bill Aleshire

Bill Aleshire

Sep 20, 2012

Billy Gene "Bill"� Aleshire passed away Thursday, September 20, 2012. He was born November 25, 1932, near Nixa, where he continued to live throughout his life. Bill was the son of Alva and Harriet (Dicks) Aleshire. On October 19, 1951, he and Charlene Shelton were united in marriage. Bill was a heavy equipment operator, working with his bulldozer for forty...

Robert Joseph Huntington

Robert Joseph Huntington

Sep 19, 2012

Robert Joseph Huntington, age 74, passed away in his home, in Nixa, September 19, 2012. He was born to Clarence and Evelyn (Van Neil) Huntington in Cleveland, OH, June 24, 1938. He served his Country in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Robert was united in marriage to Dorita Miller on August 14, 1965. Robert retired from Eastman...

Douglas James Cohen

Douglas James Cohen

Sep 16, 2012

Douglas James Cohen was born December 27, 1979, in Indianapolis, Indiana. He passed away September 16, 2012. Doug attended Kemper Military School and College, Springfield Catholic High School and Ozarks Technical College. On October 1, 2005 he married Tammy Jean Corless. Doug worked for Car-Fi. He enjoyed boating and hunting. Survivors include: His wife, Tammy; a son, Dante Cohen, age...

Claude Eugene Craker

Claude Eugene Craker

Sep 16, 2012

Claude Eugene Craker was born March 24, 1924, in Springfield, the son of Claude C. and Nellie (Roley) Craker. He passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012, in Ozark Riverview Manor. Gene graduated from Strafford High School in 1942, and worked for Springfield City Utilities before enlisting in the U.S. Army. During World War II he served in the South Pacific...

Clella Jane Cummings

Clella Jane Cummings

Sep 16, 2012

Clella Jane Cummings, age 101, of Ozark, passed away Sunday, September 16, 2012. She was born March 12, 1911, in Walnut Shade, the daughter of Jeff and Lilly (Estep) Blansit. On December 23, 1934 she was united in marriage to Walter E. Cummings. Clella was a member of Pleasant Shade Baptist Church in Walnut Shade and attended Mt. Zion Baptist...

Edwin Flood

Edwin Flood

Sep 15, 2012

Gene Edwin Flood, of Nixa, passed away in his home Saturday, September 15, 2012. He was born November 17, 1937, in Nixa, the son of Jake and Verna (Keltner) Flood. He was a graduate of Nixa High School and served his country in the Army Reserves. Gene was a builder/developer who always took pride in his work. He was a...

Ward Glenn

Ward Glenn

Sep 14, 2012

Ward Glenn Day, a longtime resident of Ozark, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012, in Ozark Mountain Regional Healthcare, Crane. He was born September 7, 1928, in Christian County, the son of Johnny and Alma (Patterson) Day. He served his country in the U.S. Army, and on September 1, 1950, he and Virginia Jones were united in marriage. She preceded...

Regina Mayfield

Regina Mayfield

Sep 14, 2012

Regena Mayfield, age 69 of Nixa, passed away Friday, September 14, 2012. She was born September 30, 1942 in Gilbertown, Alabama, the daughter of Ezra and T.A. (Broadhead) Kemp. In June 1972, she married Reverend Leon L. Mayfield. Regena greatly enjoyed serving with her husband in ministry. She also loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include: three...