OBITUARIES

Jul 26, 2022

Destiny Emma Scott age 26, passed away Tuesday, July 26, 2022, in Nixa, Missouri surrounded by her loving family.

 

Destiny was born on January 23, 1996, in Summersville, South Carolina to Kelly and Brandy (Black) Scott. Destiny was a 2014 graduate of Ash Grove High School. She enjoyed the great outdoors. Pigeon Forge, Tennessee and the Tennessee mountains brought...

Jul 25, 2022

Novella Mae (Pryer) Whittington, passed away July 25, 2022 in Mercy Hospital. She was born February 12, 1940 in Spokane, MO.  She was the daughter of Earl Pryer and Mearl (Call) Pryer.  In 1959, Novella married her childhood sweetheart, John David Whittington, enjoying over 63 years of love together. 

 

Novella was educated in the Ozark, MO Public Schools,...

Jul 23, 2022

            Thomas James Crance, age 23 of Ozark, died July 23, 2022.  He was born August 1, 1998 in Springfield, the son of Thomas Crance and Crystal (Letterman.)  

            Thomas served his country in the U.S. National Guard.  He worked in maintenance for PepsiCo.

            Survivors include: his parents, Thomas and Crystal; two brothers, Corbin...

Jul 23, 2022

Donna L. Stevens, age 73, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2022.

 

Donna L. Stevens (Harris) was born in Sioux City, Iowa on May 19, 1949, to the late Harry and Lucille Harris. Donna attended Homer Community School 31R, graduating in 1967. She continued her education and attended Tyler Beauty School in 1968. Donna also attended Morningside College for...

Jul 22, 2022

It is always unfortunate and saddening when we lose a family member.  Especially someone like Velma, who represented one of the last pillars of the Henne Family.  However, we should not feel sorry for Velma. Rather, we should be envious and happy for her.  We can only hope to be as lucky. She survived 95 long years on this earth...

Jul 20, 2022

James Thorpe Rayle III - Jimmy to his family, Jim to his colleagues and friends, Dr. Jim to his patients - age 49, passed away July 20, 2022.

 

James was born September 6, 1972, in Springfield MO to Martha Anne Pettibon and James Rayle Jr.  Jimmy married Rhonda Hall of Taneyville MO in October 1995 in Springfield MO. 

 

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Jul 20, 2022

Allen Leroy Hegdpeth, age 82, peacefully passed away on July 20, 2022, at Mercy Hospital in Springfield. He was surrounded by the love of his family. Leroy formerly of Nixa, Missouri, and currently Cedar Creek, Missouri.

 

Leroy was born on December 14, 1939, in Clever to the late Victor and Thelma (Sanders) Hedgpeth. Leroy grew up in the Clever...

Jul 20, 2022

Donna Joe (Hanks) Hensley, age 76, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022.  She was born October 28, 1945 in Ozark, the daughter of Billy Joe and Ruth Ann (Landes) Hanks.  Donna graduated from Ozark High School and cosmetology school. She managed Glen Isle Salon in Springfield, and later worked in Ozark.  Throughout her career Donna also worked with...

Jul 19, 2022

On July 19, 2022, Barbara Kent Stiles Whitworth , while surrounded by her loving family, slipped the bonds of earth and joined her loved ones in Heaven.

Barbara was born on February 26, 1935 in Eugene, Oregon to George and Edna Stiles who preceded her in death.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Parker Gene Whitworth, her...

Jul 16, 2022

Belva Ruth (Slater) (Rider) Yep, two days shy of 81, formerly of Pine Bluff, Arkansas, and currently of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on Saturday, July 16, 2022 surrounded by the love of her family. 

 

Belva was born on July 18, 1941 in McCleary, Washington, and raised in Arkansas; the daughter of James Leslie Slater and Ruth Mae Slater...

Jul 16, 2022

Joann Stanbro was born south of Strafford, Missouri. She was preceded in death by her husband, Rodney Lee Stanbro, her parents, Gerald and “Polly” Hager, her grandparents, George and Maggie Hager, all of Strafford, Missouri, and Emma Buchanan of Springfield, Missouri.

Joann married her high school sweetheart, Rodney Lee Stanbro, on August 3, 1951, in Lamar, Missouri. After marrying, they...

Jul 14, 2022

Pauline Neva Weagley, 95, formerly of Chadwick and currently of Ozark, passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Springfield.

Pauline was born on January 22, 1927 in Garrison; the daughter of John Ervin and Myrtle (Johnson) Clark. She married Lee Dean "Shorty" Weagley. He preceded her in death in 1986.

She was also preceded by her...

Jul 11, 2022

Robert Roland Carter (Roland) was a kind and loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather brother and friend.  He went home to meet Jesus on July 11, 2022 at age 82.

He was born to Nathan & Mary Ellen "Bill" Carter on August 3, 1939, in Memphis, TN.  He grew up in Memphis, Tn and after graduating high school, he attended...

Jul 10, 2022

Harvey Mark Turner was born on December 14, 1945 in Visalia, California and died at the age of 76 in Springfield, Missouri, on July 10, 2022.  A lifelong resident of California, Harvey had just moved to Missouri four months earlier.   Harvey’s career in farming began in his family’s business, Turner’s Feed Mill.  Harvey was a successful salesman and manager...

Jul 9, 2022

Denis Phinney was born December 29, 1954, in Topeka Ks, the youngest of 7 children born to Howard and Helen Phinney. He moved to Missouri in his early teens. Denis worked in various jobs, including farm work and Silver Dollar City before opening and his own business, Phinney Tractor Repair. He loved old cars, old trucks, and old farm equipment....

Jul 9, 2022

Alice Kay Bilyeu passed away Saturday, July 9, 2022. Kay was born in Eagle Rock, Missouri. The daughter of Elmer and Vivian (Keltner) Periman. Kay was united in marriage to John D. Bilyeu on December 6, 1974, and they were together for forty-seven years.

 

Kay had been employed by Diversified Plastics, GE-Regal Beloit, and was also a professional hairdresser.

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Jul 8, 2022

Rosetta Lucille Burk, age 60, passed away on Friday July 8, 2022, at Buffalo Prairie Care Center in Buffalo, Mo after a battle with cancer.

 

Rosetta was born on August 11, 1961, in Douglas County Missouri. At age three, Rosetta came to live with Luther and Edith (Tennison) Burk. They later adopted her. She enjoyed growing up on the...

Jul 7, 2022

Dale Allen Gant, age 61, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022, at home with his wife by his side.

 

Dale was born on October 9, 1960, in Enid, Oklahoma to the late Norman and Sandra (Brown) Gant.

 

On May 10, 1997, Dale was united in marriage to Suzan Turner at New Hope Baptist Church in Fair Grove,...

Jul 3, 2022

Jul 3, 2022

Hazel Ann Brewer, 98, of Nixa passed away on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at James River Nursing & Rehabilitation in Springfield.

Hazel was born on February 8, 1924 in Winslow, AZ; the daughter of Frank and Ethel (Glaze) Taylor. Hazel married Donald Brewer in 1948. He passed in 1999. She is also preceded in death by her parents, a son,...