OBITUARIES
Robert Alfred Thompson
Feb 18, 2023
Robert Alfred Thompson, 82, of Springfield passed away on Saturday February 18, 2023 at Birch Pointe Health and Rehabilitation.
Robert was born on September 12, 1940 in Bonnieville KY. The son of John Alvin Thompson and Lula Jane Wright. He married Wanda Pauline Canterbury of Cabool MO. She passed away on June 23, 2021.
He is survived by...
Charles M. "Mike" Gann
Feb 17, 2023
Charles Michael Gann passed peacefully from this world on Friday, February 17th, 2023. He was surrounded by family and loved ones. “Mike”, as he was affectionately known, was born on July 13th, 1951, to Charles and Juanita Gann. He graduated from Logan-Rogersville High School in 1969 and worked as a meat cutter at Consumers Market for over 20 years. He...
E. Elaine Dunn
Feb 17, 2023
E. Elaine Dunn, age 84 of Ozark, passed away Friday, February 17, 2023. She was born February 27, 1938 in Springfield, the daughter of Walter Eldred and Edith Willamena (Outcalt) Lenhard. As a youngster, Elaine helped her father on the farm and milking cows.
Her faith was most important in Elaine’s life. She was a faithful member of Life...
Paul E. Wasson
Feb 16, 2023
Paul E. Wasson, age 89 of Nixa, died February 16, 2023. He was born June 3, 1933 in St. Joseph, Missouri, the son of Paul Wasson, Sr. and Gertrude (Vienhage) Wasson.
Paul served his country in the U. S. Marines. He worked on his family farm, was a diesel mechanic, welder and heavy...
Steven Douglas McCauley
Feb 14, 2023
Steven Douglas McCauley, age 69 of Ozark, died February 14, 2023. He was born February 18, 1953 in Springfield, the son of Okla Don and Phyllis Jeanette Whittington McCauley.
Steven grew up attending Cassidy United Methodist Church. Steven worked for Springfield Livestock Auction. He was a K.C. Chiefs and St. Louis Cardinals fan. Steven enjoyed riding his Harley and watching...
Robert "Bob" Alvin Henderson
Feb 13, 2023
Robert “Bob” Henderson, age 69 of Nixa, died February 13, 2023. He was born July 30, 1953 in Hayti, Missouri, the son of Robert and Marian (Bradley) Henderson.
Bob was a graduate of Caruthersville High School. On June 2, 1973 he was united in marriage to Judy Nolen. Bob worked at Springfield City Utilities for 21 years before retirement. Bob...
Linda Lee Baird
Feb 11, 2023
Linda Lee Baird, age 80 of Ozark, passed away in her home Saturday, February 11, 2023. She was born July 29, 1942 in Sparta, the daughter of William Frank and Edna (Jernigan) Farthing.
On July 22, 1962, Linda was united in marriage to Larry Glenn Baird, who preceded her in death. Linda was a lifelong member of Smyrna...
Mark David Montgomery
Feb 10, 2023
Mark David Montgomery, age 61, of Ozark, died Friday, February 10, 2023. He was born November 26, 1961 the son of David Monroe Montgomery and Frances Lucille (Maggard) Montgomery. Mark was a lifelong resident of Ozark, and a 1979 graduate of Ozark High School.
He retired from Springfield City Utilities. Mark enjoyed boating and spending time on the...
Jeannie Kay Gow
Feb 8, 2023
Jeannie Kay Gow, age 78, passed away in her sleep during the night of February 7, 2023. She was born on December 27, 1944, to Eugene and Elsie Watson.
Jeannie graduated from New Madrid High School and went on to Minnesota to Obtain a license in Medical Technology. She decided to move back home to Missouri where she worked at the...
James Edward Long III
Feb 5, 2023
James Edward Long III, entered into his eternal heavenly home on February 5, 2023. He was born on November 7, 1983, to James Edward Long Jr. and Sybille Ursula (Born) Long in Puerto Rico.
James was an excellent artist. His passion was to draw, do tattooing, and show his art off. He enjoyed being outdoors fishing, kayaking, camping and spending...
Russell Lee Cline
Feb 2, 2023
Russell Lee Cline, age 91 of Nixa, passed away February 2, 2023. He was born November 6, 1931 in Bacon Township, Vernon County, Missouri, the son of Fred Thomas and Gladys (Cox) Cline. He was lovingly raised by his grandparents Arthur and Pearl Cline.
Russell was a faithful member of...
Beverly "Arlene" Rees
Feb 1, 2023
Beverly “Arlene” Rees, age 85 of Springfield, passed away February 1, 2023. She was born June 13, 1937 in Pretty Prairie, Kansas, the daughter of William Jennings Bryan Lintecum and Ada Katherine Elliott Lintecum.
On June 23, 1957, Arlene was united in marriage to Charles Viet Rees in Nickerson, Kansas, who survives her.
Other survivors include: her children,...
John Allen Fordahl
Jan 31, 2023
John Allen Fordahl, 53, of Nixa passed away on January 31, 2023.
John was born on March 19, 1969 in Robinsdale, MN. He is the son of Rueben and Kathryn Fordahl; the husband of Rossy Fordahl; and the father of Benjamin Allen Fordahl. John served his country in the U.S. Army.
In the second grade, John gave his...
Gay Duane McKinney
Jan 29, 2023
Gay Duane McKinney, age 74, passed away on January 29, 2023, at Freeman Hospital in Joplin Missouri. He was born on July 29, 1948, in Springfield, Missouri to Wayne McKinney and Mary (Shipman) McKinney Hull.
Gay was drafted into the US Army when he was young. After he was discharged from the army, he wanted to go back to his...
Cathy Griffin
Jan 27, 2023
Cathy Denise Griffin, age 55, of Springfield, passed away unexpectedly Friday, January 27, 2023. She was born June 15, 1967 In Lakewood California, the daughter of Edward Cantor Griffin and Trecia Marilina (Hitchcock) Griffin. The family moved to Ozark in 1978 and Cathy graduated from Ozark High School in 1985.
Cathy enjoyed working with people and was employed...
Juanita Ernestine "Stine" Mix
Jan 22, 2023
Juanita Ernestine "Stine" Mix, age 98 of Springfield, died January 22, 2023. She was born September 6, 1924 in Oklahoma, the daughter of Hiram and Helen (Glasscock) Stockman.
She married her high school sweetheart, George Mix, who preceded her in death in 2005.
Mrs. Mix worked with her husband in the funeral industry in Oklahoma and Missouri before retirement. She...
William "Bill" Franklin Helt
Jan 22, 2023
William “Bill” Franklin Helt, 57, of Clever passed away on Sunday, January 22, 2023 at his home.
Bill was born on February 9, 1965 in Harrisonville, MO; the son of J.C. (Vern) and Carolyn Helt.
On July 17, 1982, Bill was united in marriage to Teresa Thomas. Bill was a brick mason by trade; a job he enjoyed for...
Linda Mae Holzschuher
Jan 22, 2023
Linda Mae (West) Holzschurer, went to be with the Lord, Sunday January 22, 2023. She was a devoted daughter, an energetic teenager, a loving wife, a comforting mother, a loyal friend, and a fun grandmother. She had a unique personality that always made her the center of attention. With a heart full of love, she easily made friends everywhere she...
Judith Ellen Williams
Jan 20, 2023
Judith Ellen Williams
July 24, 1947 - January 20, 2023
On January 20th Judy passed away at home supported by her partner Wes Mitchell.
She was proceeded in death by her husband Ronnie Ray Kitchens, her son Cristopher Lindsey, and her Brother John Williams - Starzinger and parents John and Marybelle (Bader) Williams.
She was a mother to Ron (Lyn)...
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