OBITUARIES
Jo Ann Perkins
Aug 1, 2024
JoAnn Perkins, age 81, of O'Fallon, Missouri passed away on Thursday, August 1st, 2024. She was born on September 26th, 1942, in Reed Springs, MO, the daughter of Clell Rantz and Peggy Elizabeth (Pace) Rantz. On July 2nd, 1960, she and Delbert Perkins were united in marriage. JoAnn retired after fifteen years with Silver Dollar City. She was a beloved...
Martin "Marty" Lee McClure
Jul 31, 2024
Martin Lee "Marty" McClure, 64, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. Born on December 24, 1959, in Licking, Missouri, he was the beloved son of Ronald "Ron" and Phyllis (Karr) McClure.
Marty was a talented carpenter whose skillful craftsmanship spoke to his creativity and dedication. Beyond his work, he was known for his warm and generous...
Faun Barnhart
Jul 30, 2024
Faun Barnhart, born on April 5, 1920, in Taneyville, MO, to Job and Rosa Hobbs, peacefully passed away at home on July 30, 2024, at the remarkable age of 104. Faun led a life filled with love, dedication, and service to her family and community.
On January 21, 1939, Faun secretly eloped to Arkansas with her beloved husband, C.W. "Jack" Barnhart,...
Sharon Lee Smith
Jul 28, 2024
Sharon Lee Smith, born September 28, 1939, in Des Moines, IA, passed away at home peacefully on July 28, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was the beloved daughter of Harold and Helen Drumm. A proud graduate of Des Moines Technical High School (1957). Sharon's life was a testament to love, dedication, and joy, particularly as a cherished wife to...
Patricia (Patti) Boyd
Jul 20, 2024
Patricia (Patti) Jane Boyd, age 74 of Nixa, passed away Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was born October 28, 1949, in St. Louis, Missouri, the daughter of Thomas Francis and Jean Adelaide “Smercina” Rabbitt. On July 6, 1968, Patricia was united in marriage to her best friend Paul E. Boyd, Jr. for 56 beautiful years.
Patricia was a member of the...
Sylvia Lavon Brooks
Jul 16, 2024
Sylvia Lavon Brooks of Nixa passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024. She was born in Augusta, Kansas to Benjamin and Doris (Ruggles) Schlegal.
Sylvia will be remembered for her unwavering kindness that she extended to all those around her. Her deep faith in God was evident in the compassion she showed to others. Known for her passionate and adventurous spirit,...
Thomas Duane Dennis
Jul 14, 2024
Thomas Dennis, the youngest of two boys, was born November 14, 1928 to Vernon R. Dennis and Carrie Emma (Oxford) and was reared by both parents in the farming community of New Market, IA. His older brother Ivan predeceased him as did both parents, his wife Ann Dennis and two grandchildren, Andrew Stephen Dennis and Timothy James Solinger. He is...
Dennis Alvin Meyer
Jul 13, 2024
Dennis Alvin Meyer, age 90, passed from this life to be with his Lord on Saturday, July 13, 2024. He was born on January 19, 1934, to Albert Frazee and Grace Beatrice Meyer in a dugout cabin southwest of Webb, Oklahoma. Dennis grew up farming in Northwest Oklahoma, starting at age 6 driving a team of work horses alongside his...
Larry David Osborn
Jul 13, 2024
Larry David Osborn, age 56 of Ozark, formerly of Chadwick, died July 13, 2024. He was born February 13, 1968 in Springfield, the son of Richard and Patsy (House) Osborn.
Larry worked as a welder. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, classic cars, watching movies, and visiting with his friends and others. Larry was a caring man, always showing interest in others. Larry...
Curtis Edward Major
Jul 12, 2024
Curtis Edward Major, age 22, passed away in his home surrounded by his loved ones on Friday, July 12, 2024. He was born September 13, 2001 in Springfield, Missouri to Toby and Cynthia “Cindy” (Hulsey) Major. Curtis was united in marriage to Alyssa Marie (Sparnicht) Major on July 31, 2021.
Curtis graduated Nixa High School in 2020 where he enjoyed playing...
Julianna Carol Baladez
Jul 10, 2024
Julianna Carol Baladez, beloved wife, mother, daughter, and friend, passed away on July 10, 2024, at the age of 50. She was born on November 28, 1973, in Queens, New York, to Frank and Carol Boccanfuso.
For 21 beautiful years, Julianna shared her life with her husband, Richard Baladez, the love of her life. Together they built a family grounded in...
Dennis Charles LeValley
Jul 10, 2024
Dennis Charles LeValley, age 78, of Nixa, passed away on Wednesday, July 10,2024. He was born on July 13, 1945, in Columbiaville, Michigan to Donald and Hazel LeValley. Dennis was united in marriage to his beloved wife Donna on January 27, 1967, in Rockfield, Maryland. Their union was blessed with 57 wonderful years together.
Dennis was a proud graduate of Columbiaville...
Eva Blevins Behrens
Jul 8, 2024
Eva Blevins Behrens, age 87, of Beaumont, TX passed away Monday, July 8, 2024. She was born July 24, 1936, in Randolph, TX to Loyd and Mable (Robinson) Blevins.
Eva was a civil service worker at Dyess Air Force Base in Abilene, TX for 25 years, retiring in 1992. She often worked additional jobs to her Dyess AFB responsibilities to help...
Ann Farrar Kerby
Jul 7, 2024
Ann Farrar Kerby, at the age of 83, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 07, 2024. She was born on July 28, 1940, in Marianna, Arkansas to Jack and Zella Farrar.
Ann began a beautiful journey of love with William Kerby as they eloped and exchanged vows on December 03, 1965, in Pine Bluff, Arkansas.
Growing up in Marianna, Arkansas, Ann's...
Patricia Akers
Jul 6, 2024
Patricia June Akers, age 84, of Ozark, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2024. She was born June 4, 1940, in Bradley County, Tennessee. The daughter of Jesse Junior Lones and Opal Margaret (Streng) Lones.
Patricia was a loving wife and mother. She spent her life serving the Lord and others. On March 1, 1990, she married Marvin Lee Akers.
Survivors include three...
Edward Charles Ecklund
Jul 4, 2024
Edward Charles Ecklund, age 84, of Ozark passed away Thursday, July 4, 2024. He was born August 18, 1939 in Chicago, Illinois to Merlin and Ellen Ecklund. Edward “Ed” is survived by is wife Janice of 58 years; his daughter Andrea and her husband, Loyd Rawlings; his grandson Landon Rawlings and his fiancée, Brandi Drudge; his grandsons Cole Rawlings, and...
Janet C. Edie
Jul 3, 2024
Janet C. Edie, born on April 7, 1944 to Eugene and Thelma Hilton in Paducah, KY, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2024. She married Wendell Edie in 1964 and they enjoyed 51 wonderful years together. Janet and Wendell loved to travel, often taking their children to places where they could stop and put their feet in the water, creating...
Stephen Scott Sparkman
Jul 2, 2024
On July 2nd, 2024 Stephen Scott Sparkman, “Sparky”, went home to be with Jesus after a hard fought battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family and covered in prayer. Scott is now pain free and rejoicing with the Lord.
Scott was born on September 9th, 1963 to Billy and Carolyn Sparkman of Texarkana, TX. They raised him alongside his younger...
Margaret Ellen Burns
Jul 1, 2024
Margaret Ellen Burns was born on September 10, 1948 in Chicago, Illinios to Carl and Ethel Walter. Margaret passed away on July 1, 2024.
On February 20, 1971, Margaret married Robert Burns, the love of her life. Their union was a testament to enduring love and partnership. Together, they built a life full of warmth, joy, and unwavering support for each...
Robert Taylor
Jun 30, 2024
Robert E. Taylor passed on, after a strong year of fighting lung cancer, on June 30th of 2024.
Robert is survived by his children; Bobbi Ehbrecht and Cameron Taylor; a son in law Ryan Ehbrecht; his sisters Betty Street and Barbara Hall; nine grandchildren and multiple other family members.
He was preceded in death by his brother Guy Taylor, and his parents...
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