OBITUARIES
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...
L. Ray Cunningham
Jan 3, 2022
L. Ray Cunningham, age 78 of Springfield, formerly of Ava, passed away January 3, 2022.
Cremation rites for Mr. Cunningham have been accorded by Adams Crematory, Ozark, Missouri. Services will be planned for a later date.
Daniel Coffman
Dec 31, 2021
Daniel (Dan) Jeffrey Coffman, 30, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, December 31st, 2021. Dan was born in Indio, California on March 19, 1991 to Daniel William Coffman and Mary Modereger. Dan will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He had a unique enthusiasm for experiencing life that has left an impact in many...
Ruby Howell Jones
Dec 29, 2021
Ruby Josephine (Howell) Jones passed away in her home on December 29, 2021 following a long illness. She was born August 16, 1938 St. Paul, Kansas, the daughter of Francis Abner Goodsell Sr. & Susan Ann (Johnson).
Ruby was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Adrian Howell; a son, Eugene Thomas Hodgden; five brothers (Francis Jr., Ira, James,...
George Polivka
Dec 29, 2021
Jiri “George” Polivka, age 78, passed away suddenly on December 29, 2021.
George was born on April 8, 1943 in Prague, Czechoslovakia to the late Josef and Libuse (Bonova) Polivka. George was a scientist. He earned his PhD at Czech Technical University of Prague in the Czech Republic. On August 8, 1970, George was united in marriage to Helena Glaserova...
Charles Vernon Weaver
Dec 28, 2021
Charles Vernon Weaver, age 71, of Springfield, passed away Tuesday, December 28, 2021. He was born March 13, 1950 in Siloam Springs, Arkansas, the son of Vernon and Viola (Blaney) Weaver. The family moved to California where Charles spent most of his childhood. Charles lived many years in Cassville, Missouri. He served his country in the U.S. Army including 18...
Cheryl A Henderson
Dec 28, 2021
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, Cheryl Annette Henderson passed into the arms of Jesus on December 28, 2021.
Cheryl A. Pigg was born on June 14, 1954, in Kentucky to the late Thomas and Shirley (Burchim) Pigg.
To know Cheryl was to love her. She had a giving heart. She loved people and wanted to do anything and everything to help them....
Kathryn Parson
Dec 28, 2021
Kathryn (Wills) Parson, age 105 of Ozark, passed away December 28, 2021. She was born September 9, 1916 in Rogersville, Missouri, the daughter of Baxter and Mary (Finkbiner) Wills.
On April 21, 1938 Kathryn was united in marriage to Ward Parson. Ward preceded Kathryn in death on December 11, 1991. Kathryn and Ward farmed as well as owned and operated...
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