OBITUARIES
George William “Bill” Allen
Jan 16, 2022
George William Allen, lovingly known as Bill, passed away on January 16, 2022, at his home.
Bill was born on May 20, 1932, in San Francisco to the late Leslie and Thelma (Callison) Allen.
In December of 1990, Bill was united in marriage to Sheila Rinaldi in Reno, Nevada. He proudly served his country in the United States Army from 1950-1953 during...
Brenda Kay White
Jan 16, 2022
Brenda Kay White, age 64 of Nixa, passed away January 16, 2022. She was born October 22, 1957 in Springfield, the daughter of Preston and Genoba (Barnett) Williams.
On April 12, 1974 she was united in marriage to Hal White.
Brenda owned and operated Julie’s Chewies Gourmet Sweets for 16 years. She loved spending time with her grandkids. Brenda was...
Marlene Joy Peace
Jan 15, 2022
Marlene Joy (Franks) Peace, age 84 years old, a loving mother of 3, and adoring wife to husband Charles, went to be with the Lord in the evening of 1/15/2022 with loved ones by her side, after a courageous battle with pneumonia. Marlene was born in East Rainelle, West Virginia on November 25th 1937, to Henry & Thelma Franks. Her...
Darrell Dean Hodges
Jan 13, 2022
Darrell Hodges, age 85 of Springfield, formerly of Mountain Grove, departed this life at his home in Springfield on January 12, 2022. He was born July 4, 1936 in Houston, Missouri, the son of Sherrell and Pearl (Haggard) Hodges.
Darrell grew up in Mountain Grove, Missouri and graduated from high school there in 1954.
Darrell was preceded in death by...
Sharon Elaine Ashworth
Jan 13, 2022
Sharon Elaine Ashworth, 73, passed away on January 13, 2022 at her home in Nixa, Missouri, of presumed natural causes.
Sharon was born on February 8, 1948 in Orange, TX to John and Velda Mims.
After graduating from Chula Vista High School, Class of 1966, Sharon went on to marry Roy A. Marshall Jr.. With Roy being in the Navy, Sharon was...
Dale J. Miller
Jan 12, 2022
Dale Miller, age 61 of Chestnutridge, passed away January 12, 2022. He was born May 24, 1960 in Springfield, the son of Dale H. and Barbara Madge (James) Miller.
Dale was a 1978 graduate of Spokane High School. He also graduated from Drury University in 2011, receiving his Bachelor of Science in history and secondary education. Dale received his ordination...
Ray Speak
Jan 10, 2022
Raymond Tillman “Ray” Speak Sr., age 86, of Sparta, passed away in his home Monday, January 10, 2022. He was born December 14, 1935 in Mentor, Missouri, the son of Harrison Allison Speak and Tressa May Cathern (Perkins) Speak. He was a graduate of Ozark High School.
Ray served in many capacities in Christian County. He was the Chief of Police...
Georgia Rice
Jan 9, 2022
Georgia G. Rice age 79 of Highlandville, passed away January 9, 2022. She was born October 23, 1942 in Alliance, Nebraska, the daughter of George and Gwendolyn (Meyers) Hall.
On June 17, 1980 she was united in marriage to Earl Rice.Georgia had retired from Fasco, Industries in Ozark after more than 40 years. She enjoyed crafting, including painting, crocheting,...
Russell Lee Cummings
Jan 9, 2022
Russell Lee Cummings, 85, was born in Walnut Shade MO to Phillip and Edna (Bilyeu) Cummings March 13, 1936.Growing up on the homestead with his many siblings (11 total kids), there was always plenty of hard work and love for everyone. As he got older Russell was known to run around the areas of Walnut Shade, Forsyth, and Rockaway Beach...
Luella Stewart
Jan 9, 2022
Luella Glossip daughter of Hub and Lura Glossip was born August 9, 1927, in Ponce de Leon, MO. She departed this life January 9, 2022, at the age of 94. She was united in marriage to Verlin Patrick on October 9, 1947. They were married 24 years and to this union two children were born, Sherry Lee Ann Patrick (Allen)...
Jerry David Williams
Jan 9, 2022
Jerry David Williams
February 17, 1936 – January 9, 2022Springfield, MO – Jerry David Williams, 85, peacefully passed at home with his family bedside. He went to be reunited with his wife, his parents, and other loved ones on January 9th, 2022. Jerry was born February 17, 1936, in Springfield, MO to Curtice Eugene and Mary Gertrude (Gideon) Williams and...
Brenda Sue Wilkinson
Jan 8, 2022
Brenda Sue Wilkinson, age 64, of Nixa, passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. She was born October 24, 1957 in Long Beah, California, the daughter of Harold and Maxine Rosa (Snyder) Bradbury. Brenda grew up in California and later moved to Colorado. She left Colorado to be close to family in Missouri. When her children were growing up, Brenda enjoyed...
Betty Lammlein
Jan 8, 2022
Betty Ruth Lammlein was born March 20,1934 and went home to be with her Lord January 8, 2022. She was born to Elmer and Lillie Gann in Keltner, MO. She attended Mound Grade School and graduated from Ava High School.
Betty lived in Springfield, Missouri with first husband Julius Milholland. They had three children, Steven, Lonnie and Denise. In the early...
Richard Willingham
Jan 7, 2022
Richard Audrain Willingham, age 74, of Forsyth, Missouri passed away January 7, 2022. He was born near Mexico Missouri, the son of Roy A. and Martha O. (Towne) Willingham. Richard served his country in the Army as a U.S. Green Beret from 1967 – 1970. Richard was an Electrical Engineer. He owned D&D Controls, and also worked for A.B. Chance...
Jerry Don Hollingshad
Jan 6, 2022
Jerry D. Hollingshad, 77, formerly of West Plains, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his home in Ozark.
Jerry was born on October 1, 1944 in Springfield, MO; the son of Arthur Truman and Thersa Marie (Sharp) Hollingshad. On May 16, 1966, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ann Scoggin in Miami, OK. Together they owned and...
Denise J. Bryant-Babbitt
Jan 5, 2022
Denise Jolene Bryant-Babbitt, age 60, of Ozark, passed away January 5, 2022. She was born October 14, 1961, in Kansas City, the daughter of Gerald Gene and Leona Maxine (Page) Bryant. Denise grew up in Smithville, Missouri, where she graduated from high school. Denise enjoyed antiques, crafts, scrapbooking, and old cars. Her grandchildren were the delight of her life, and...
Diana Lynn Cross
Jan 4, 2022
Diana Lynn Cross, age 47 of Springfield, passed away January 4, 2022. She was born November 13, 1974 in Springfield, the daughter of Brad and Evelyn (Presley) Williams.
On October 25, 2017, Diana was united in marriage to Michael Cross.
Survivors include: her husband, Michael Cross of Springfield; her brother, Jonathan Williams and wife Christy of Springfield; and her mother,...
Billy Dean Hopkins
Jan 4, 2022
Billy Dean Hopkins, age 84, passed away on January 4, 2022, in his home with his family by his side. Billy was born on March 9, 1937 in Spokane, Mo to the late John and Elenore (Roberts) Hopkins. Billy was united in marriage to Marilyn Frazier on March 11, 1966. He proudly served his country in the United States Army....
J.J. Leek
Jan 4, 2022
Janice Kay (J.J.) Leek, age 69, of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022. She was born December 3, 1952 in Granby, the daughter of Denzil and Edith (Baldwin) Thrasher. J.J. grew up in Goodman where her parents owned a grocery store. She graduated from Neosho High School, and attended College of the Ozarks with a major in business administration....
James Michael Toal Jr.
Jan 4, 2022
James Michael Toal, Jr. age 73, passed away Tuesday, January 4, 2022 at his home.
James was born on April 30, 1948 in Springfield, Mo to the late James Joseph Toal and Betty Goodall (Toal, Patton).
James was united in marriage to Brenda Hampton on June 9, 1972.
James was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his wife, Brenda...
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