OBITUARIES

Terry Dillman

Terry Dillman

Apr 24, 2023

Theresa “Terry” Ann Dillman, 76, of Republic passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at her home.

Terry was born on August 26, 1946 in Toledo, OH; the daughter of Melvin and Mae Ray. She married her husband of 59 years, William “Chuck” Dillman on August 31, 1963 in Blytheville, AR. He survives.

She is also survived by: one son,...

Walter E. Bolin

Walter E. Bolin

Apr 22, 2023

 

            Walter Ervine Bolin, age 79 of Highlandville, died April 22, 2023.  He was born May 25, 1943 in Springfield, the son of Herschel Coleman and Esta Elizabeth (Tennis) Bolin.

            Survivors include:  his children, Kim Johnson of Buffalo, Kelly Merritt of St. Louis, Aaron Bolin of Purdy, Amanda Bolin of Nixa; stepchildren, Jenna...

Linda Lee Foster

Linda Lee Foster

Apr 22, 2023

Linda Lee Foster, 74, of Nixa passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

A formal obituary will be posted soon.

Kenneth John Boelts

Kenneth John Boelts

Apr 21, 2023

 

Kenneth John Boelts, age 87 of Ozark, passed away Friday, April 21, 2023.  He was born July 31, 1935 in Buffalo, Iowa, the son of John Boelts and Anna (Smith) Boelts.  Ken attended a country school for eight years, near Woden, Iowa.  He graduated from Woden High School, and attended Waldorf College in Forrest City and Iowa State in...

Verla "Jean" Abbott

Verla "Jean" Abbott

Apr 20, 2023

 

            Verla “Jean” Abbott, age 89 of Nixa, died April 20, 2023 at her home surrounded by loved ones. She was born on the family farm outside of Gage. Oklahoma on July 4, 1933 on what her mother said was the hottest day of that year.  Her parents were Edna May (Dunihoo) and Luther...

Twila June Butts

Twila June Butts

Apr 19, 2023

Twila June Butts, age 74, of Nixa, Missouri, entered her eternal heavenly home on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Twila was born on May 26, 1948, to Duke and Nettie (McCrorey) Davis in Gassville, Arkansas.

Twila was a life long nurse and cared for many patients in the area. She attended Graff/OTC Nursing School  and graduated in 1985, where she...

David Workizer

David Workizer

Apr 16, 2023

David Burgess Workizer, age 74 of Ozark, joined his Lord and Savior on April 16th, 2023. He was born May 10th, 1948 in Lawrence, Kansas, the son of Arnold and Marjorie (Prince) Workizer.

On March 29, 1968 he was united in marriage to Peggy (Steverson).  

He was a 1966 graduate of Carthage High School and a 1972 graduate of Pittsburgh...

Donald Dean Brumley

Donald Dean Brumley

Apr 16, 2023

 

Donald Dean Brumley, age 80, of Ozark was born on September 20, 1942, to Jolavar Hammond and Jerry Brumley in Ozark, Missouri, not far from where he spent his entire life.

 

Don grew up on W Highway and was raised by his grandma and grandpa, George and Hilma Brumley.  Don met Phyllis at the age of 19 and...

Sue Porter

Sue Porter

Apr 16, 2023

 

            Sue Porter of Sparta, passed away peacefully in her home April 16, 2023.  She was born May 6, 1949 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of Leonard and Mildred Lorene (Chastain) Polacoff.

            Sue was a caring and giving person, willing to help when she could.  She and her...

Rosemary Wilson

Rosemary Wilson

Apr 15, 2023

Rosemary Wilson, age 94, of Nixa Missouri, passed away on April 15, 2023, in her home. She was born to Mr. and Mrs. Sanders Schmidt on December 24, 1928, in Red Oak, Iowa.

Rosemary was a fantastic seamstress and enjoyed making many designs, along with her needlework. She loved to spend time with her sisters and daughter, going shopping...

Carla Jane "Janie" Amos

Carla Jane "Janie" Amos

Apr 15, 2023

 

            Carla Jane “Janie” (Church) Amos, age 72 of Spokane, died April 15, 2023. She was born November 17, 1950 in Springfield, the daughter of James Rubin and Kenneth Joy (Cox) Church.              

            On October 17, 1969, Janie was united in marriage to Jimmie Amos.

Janie enjoyed shopping at flea markets and...

Virginia Delphine Morrow

Virginia Delphine Morrow

Apr 15, 2023

 

Virginia Delphine Morrow, 101 years, 9 months and 18 days, passed away peacefully in her Sparta home April 15, 2023.  She was born June 27, 1921, in Modale, Iowa the daughter of Delbert and Margaret Hammer.  On September 21, 1940 she married the love of her life, Glen Morrow also of Modale.  They farmed for many years.  She was...

Elmer Charles Hubbard

Elmer Charles Hubbard

Apr 13, 2023

  Elmer “HUB” Hubbard, a decorated veteran and accomplished musician, passed away peacefully at the age of 86 on April 13, 2023 at home in the loving embrace of his family.

Elmer born on June 30, 1936 to Edna and Charlie Hubbard in Kinta, Oklahoma. He lived a remarkable life filled with passion, dedication, and selflessness. He will always be...

Victor E Schelling

Victor E Schelling

Apr 13, 2023

Victor Edward Schelling, age 90, of Ozark, Missouri, passed on April 13, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri at Cox South Medical Center. he was born to Paul Schelling and Laura (Laforce) Schelling on December 25, 1932, in Chicago, Illinois.

Victor took pride in being part of the Air Force and loved his military background. He enjoyed watching war movies and...

Donald George Smith

Donald George Smith

Apr 12, 2023

Donald George Smith, age 75, peacefully passed away at his home on April 12, 2023. Don was born on May 4, 1947, to Clarence Smith and Martha (Stevens) Smith in Trenton, Missouri. He spent his last few days surrounded by all his family and loved ones. Don loved his wife Alice, who he married on June 23, 1979, and had...

Shepherd Lance Whistance

Shepherd Lance Whistance

Apr 11, 2023

Shepherd Lance Whistance was born on October 5, 2018, in Springfield, Missouri . He passed away peacefully on April 11, 2023, in the arms of his parents at Mercy Pediatrics ICU.  Shepherd leaves behind two siblings, Boulder and Augusta, along with parents Nick and Emily Whistance, and grandparents, Chris & Vicki Singleton and James & Vickie Whistance.

Shepherd was created...

June Marie Church

June Marie Church

Apr 10, 2023

 

  June Marie Church, age 66 of Ozark, died April 10, 2023. She was born December 6, 1956 in Elyria, Ohio, the daughter of Donald Bernard and Betty Ann (Wright) Hedebrand.

June was united in marriage to Dewey James Church, who preceded her in death in 2014. June was a homemaker and also worked at Fasco.

Survivors include: her...

James Cleyon Langford

James Cleyon Langford

Apr 7, 2023

  James Cleyon Langford of Ozark, Missouri was born in Upshur County, Texas on October 8, 1933 near Latch community where he grew up and went to school.  He went to meet the Lord on Good Friday, April 7, 2023.   

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Sue Carole (Collier) Langford, his second wife, Merna Marie (Banz) Langford, his...

Jack Tapley

Jack Tapley

Apr 7, 2023

 

Jackie Lee “Jack” Tapley, age 91, of Ozark, passed away in his home Friday, April 7, 2023.  He was born September 25, 1931, in Wynne, Arkansas, the son of Lee and Gertie (Mauppin) Tapley.  On July 3, 1958, Jack and Mary Gladys Stanley were united in marriage. 

 

Jack served a total of 11 years in The Army and...

Pletcher E. Rogers

Pletcher E. Rogers

Apr 6, 2023

Pletcher Rogers, 91, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023 in the presence of his family at his home in Sparta, Missouri . He was born in Sparta on January 19, 1932. He was married to Bonnie Shortt for 70 years until her passing on July 11, 2021.

Pletcher is survived by seven children, Dale Rogers and wife Elaine of...