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Helen "Elaine" Muhlbauer

Helen "Elaine" Muhlbauer

Feb 24, 2024

Helen "Elaine" Muhlbauer, 68 of Ozark, passed away on February 24, 2024. She was born on December 3, 1955, in Springfield, to Elsia and James Brewer. Elaine's warm and welcoming nature endeared her to many throughout her life.

Elaine dedicated herself to working alongside her husband Lonnie in their business, LM Electric. Beyond work, she found joy in spending cherished moments...

Linda Kay Conrad

Linda Kay Conrad

Feb 19, 2024

     Linda Kay Conrad, age 73 of Fair Grove, Missouri, passed away on February 19, 2024.  She was born June 12, 1950 in Springfield, Missouri, the daughter of Harry and Dorothy (Gettys) Smith.

     On August 12, 1968, Linda was united in marriage to Howard R. Conrad, who preceded Linda in death on August 2, 2021.

     Linda retired...

Gary Eugene Palmer

Gary Eugene Palmer

Feb 18, 2024

Gary Palmer, a beloved member of the community, passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by family at the age of 71 in Nixa, Missouri. He was born in Tulsa, Oklahoma in 1952, the son of Archie Eugene "Knute" of Spring Valley, Arkansas and Mary Rose "Moe" (Jones) Palmer of Grove, Oklahoma.

Gary dedicated his early career to salesmanship, working diligently...

Louis Edwin Bradshaw

Louis Edwin Bradshaw

Feb 17, 2024

     Louis Edwin Bradshaw, age 82 of Ozark, departed this life peacefully on February 17, 2024.  He was born June 18, 1941 in Sikeston, Missouri, the son of Carl and Glenda (Simpson) Bradshaw.

     Lou leaves behind his beloved wife of 58 years, Avon C. (Thomas) Bradshaw; along with a son, Chris Bradshaw and wife Tana; two grandsons, Luke...

Gary Moore

Gary Moore

Feb 15, 2024

Gary Dewayne Moore age 79, of Galena, passed away Thursday, February 15, 2024, a resident of Nixa Nursing and Rehab. He was born January 18, 1945, in Kennett, Missouri, the son of Oby Jewell "Jude" Moore and Carrie Mae (Carter) Moore.  



Gary met challenges head on throughout his life due to disability, but was a friend to many, who because...

Wayne Bales

Wayne Bales

Feb 15, 2024

     R. Wayne Bales, age 80 of Springfield, formerly of Ozark, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, February 15, 2024.  

     Wayne was born on February 14, 1944 in Indiana, the son of Roy and Ethel (Jones) Bales. During his childhood he lived in Indiana, Kansas City, New York and New Haven, Connecticut, where he graduated from...

Geraldine "Jerri" Satterfield

Geraldine "Jerri" Satterfield

Feb 15, 2024

Geraldine (Jerri) O’Brien Satterfield was born on September 22, 1943, in Great Bend, Kansas to Alvin Walter and Alpha Mae (Jenkins) O’Brien. She passed from this life on February 15, 2024.

Jerri was raised by parents who made their living working in the oilfields of Kansas, and the family relocated several times. She attended schools in Anthony, Claflin, Chase, Ellinwood, St....

Robert Eugene George, Sr.

Robert Eugene George, Sr.

Feb 8, 2024

Robert Eugene George, Sr., age 75 of Ozark, Missouri, passed away February 8, 2024. He was born February 20, 1948 in Easton Pennsylvania, the son of Robert and Catherine (Shaffer) George.



On April 8, 1968 he was united in marriage to Bonnie (Bateman). 



Robert served his country in the U.S. Army. He worked in industrial engraving for more than 30 years, mac...

Susan Collins

Susan Collins

Feb 7, 2024

     Susan Joy Collins, age 71 of Nixa, passed away on Wednesday, February 7th in Springfield, Missouri, surrounded by her three beautiful daughters Genevieve, Heather, and Donna.     Born on November 3, 1952 in Fredericksburg, Virginia, Susan grew up in Central Florida and graduated from Colonial High School in 1970. Though her first daughter, Angela, did not survive infancy,...

Jerry Clines

Jerry Clines

Feb 7, 2024

     Jerry D. Clines, age 85 of Nixa died February 7, 2024.  He was born December 10, 1938 on a farm in Ponce de Leon, the son of Emery and Ella (Cutbirth) Clines. He was the youngest of four children.  

     Jerry was preceded in death by his parents; two sisters; and two grandchildren, Brittany and Benjamin Clines.

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Bob Bailey

Bob Bailey

Feb 6, 2024

Bob Bailey, age 71 of  Nixa, passed away on February 6, 2024.  He was born November 16, 1952 in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Wilbert and Clara (Smugala) Bailey.  He was united in marriage to his wife Carla July 17, 1976.  



Carla met Bob March 17, 1974 as he drove his 1968 GTO, after finishing school she got married...

Eileen Marie Wilson

Eileen Marie Wilson

Feb 5, 2024

Eileen Marie Wilson, age 65 of Ozark, passed away February 5, 2024.  She was born July 6, 1958 in Grand Island, Nebraska, the daughter of Gerald and Alyce (Lujon) Miller.Survivors include:  her children, Gabriel Browning and wife Allyson of Ozark, Shauna Coleman and husband Brandon of Edgewater, Maryland, William Browning and wife May of Ava and Molly Wilson of Ozark;...

Ollie Bell Patterson

Ollie Bell Patterson

Feb 2, 2024

     Ollie B. Patterson passed away on February 2, 2024, in Ozark at the age of 91. She was born on February 1, 1933, in Stilwell, Oklahoma, to Henry Lee and Donna (Watkins) Green.

     Ollie lived a remarkable life and touched the hearts of everyone she encountered, from her beloved family to her cherished friends. Above all else,...

Hazel Lauderdale

Hazel Lauderdale

Feb 1, 2024

Hazel (Kellhofer) Lauderdale was born on December 11, 1947.  She was the fifth of six children born to Eugene and Wilma Kellhofer. She met Jesus, face to face a little after 10:00 p.m. on February 1, 2024, with family around her.

Hazel was a devoted wife, mother, and her favorite title, Nana.  

She is survived by her husband of 56 years...

Kathryn Lancaster

Kathryn Lancaster

Jan 31, 2024

Kathryn Genevieve (Sobanski) Lancaster, 82, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in Nixa, Missouri. She was born August 9, 1941 in Hartford, Connecticut to Doris (Chamberlain) and Stanley Sobanski. Kathryn married Robert Allan Lancaster March 19, 1960 in Newington, Connecticut. 



Kathryn was an avid quilter.   Loved making many quilts, purses, wallets all of which will be...

Charles T. "Terry" Stine

Charles T. "Terry" Stine

Jan 30, 2024

Charles Terry Stine, 82, Nixa, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024, surrounded by family.



Terry was born June 13, 1941, to Charles and Arva Stine, in Springfield, Missouri. He grew up on his family’s dairy farm in Ozark and graduated from Ozark High School in 1959. He then joined the National Guard and was a member of the National Guard Band,...

Barbara Jane Bedwell

Barbara Jane Bedwell

Jan 27, 2024

Barbara Jane Bedwell, age 77 of Ozark, died January 27, 2024.  She was born October 8, 1946 in Vallejo, California, the daughter of Robert and Irene (Snyder) Gillmer.



Barbara was a member of James River where she taught preschool classes. She enjoyed traveling and reading in her free time. Barbara always spoke her mind and made everyone laugh. She cherished her...

Richard Lee "Dick" Donham

Richard Lee "Dick" Donham

Jan 25, 2024

   Richard Lee "Dick" Donham, age 95 of Highlandville, passed away January 25, 2024. He was born March 27, 1928 in McCook, Nebraska, the son of Robert B. and Ella "McKee" Donham.  

   At the age of four, he moved with his family to Missouri.  After graduating from Highlandville High School, Dick joined the Army Air Force where he served...

Nancy Ester Teasdale

Nancy Ester Teasdale

Jan 23, 2024

Nancy Ester (Bingham) Teasdale, age 77 of Ozark, passed away January 23, 2024.  She was born August 19, 1946 in Houston, Texas, the daughter of Madison Lane and Consuelo Josephine (Martin) Bingham.



Nancy had been Post Master for the U.S. Postal service before retirement.



Survivors include:  two sons, Madison Trojanowski and John Trojanowski; her siblings, Bill Bingham and Barbara Schlanger; and many...

Chloe Eva Wolford

Chloe Eva Wolford

Jan 23, 2024

Chloe Eva Wolford, age 87 years, seven months, 14 days old, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2024, at Bradford Court Assisted Living, Nixa, Missouri with her family by her side.



Chloe was born on June 9, 1936, in Keltner, Missouri to James Earnest (Jim) and Jessie Cunningham Morrison. Chloe was raised in the community of Highlonesome in Western Douglas County.



She...