OBITUARIES
Sarah Victoria "Vicky" Meadows
May 21, 2021
Sarah Victoria Meadows, age 50, of Ozark, Missouri passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 surrounded by love. She was born on July 13, 1970 to Auburn Lee and Betty Jane (Musso) Packwood in Aurora, Missouri. On May 31, 1991, Vicky married her best friend, Joseph Dean Meadows. Out of their love two children, Grace and Levi, were born. Vicky...
Koa John Crouse
May 20, 2021
Koa John Crouse, 8 days old, passed away May 20, 2021. He was born May 12, 2021 in Springfield, the son of Kerik John and Alyssa Marie (Patterson) Crouse. Survivors include: his parents Kerik and Alyssa Crouse of Waynesville; grandparents; David and Angela Patterson of Ozark, Bobby and Leah Crouse of Republic and Chris and Mandy McCanless of Overland Park,...
Jearl Conner
May 19, 2021
JEARL DEAN CONNER, 86 YEARS, PASTED AWAY ON MAY 19, 2021, AT HIS HOME IN NIXA WITH HIS FAMILY BY HIS SIDE. HE WAS BORN FEBRUARY 24, 1935 IN OSAGE, AR. LEFT HOME AND JOINED THE US ARMY IN 1958, AND SERVED A TOUR OF DUTY IN GERMANY AS A SP4. HE WAS AN EXPERT RIFLEMAN AND 2ND CLASS GUNNER....
Milferd “Bud” Emery Kelley
May 19, 2021
Milferd “Bud” Emery Kelley, Jr., Pastor of Selmore Christian Church and resident of Galena, Missouri realized his dream of seeing the face of Jesus on May 19, 2021. He was surrounded by his family when he left this world to go to his heavenly home. Bud’s Celebration of Life will be held at Selmore Christian Church (4731 Selmore Road, Ozark,...
Kenneth Dwayne Shawley
May 18, 2021
Cremation is under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A private family service is planned.
Catherine Jean Warren
May 18, 2021
Catherine Jean Warren, age 77, of Fayetteville, Arkansas, passed away Tuesday, May 18, 2021 in Republic Nursing and Rehab. She was born January 1, 1944 in Ft. Smith, Arkansas, the daughter of James Lester “Bud” Buskirk and Helen Marie (Martindale) Buskirk. Catherine married her high school sweetheart, Dale Warren, and together they raised two children in Fayetteville. Catherine received her...
Rita Stella Jordan
May 17, 2021
Rita Stella (Galvan) Jordan,92, of Springfield, MO, went to be with her Heavenly Father, Monday, May 17, 2021, in her home with her family by her side. Rita was born in Pueblo, Colorado on October 11, 1928 to Paul and Beatrice (Montez) Galvan. She spent most of her young life in Salt Lake City, Utah. Rita joined the United States...
Janie Ellen Acree
May 14, 2021
Janie Ellen Acree, age 85 of Springfield, died May 14, 2021. She was born March 1, 1936 in Pearl City, Illinois, the daughter of Truman and Irene Miller. Survivors include: her son, Roger Dean Kuntzelman of Springfield. Cremation is under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Nixa.
Mary Louise Scott
May 12, 2021
Mary Louise Scott, age 96 of Ozark, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021. She was born February 13, 1925 in Unionville, Missouri, the daughter of Jesse and Katie (Cameron) Robbins. On April 17, 1948, Mary was united in marriage to Victor Shelton Scott. To this union three children were born: Alan Cabot Scott; Victor Robin Scott and Anne Louise Burton...
William "Bill" Heim
May 11, 2021
William Ray Heim, age 67 of Springfield, passed away May 11, 2021. He was born June 22, 1953 in Lamar, Missouri, the son of Randall and Georgia (Pruente) Heim. Survivors include: his first wife, Julie Heim of Springfield; second wife, Bonnie Howard Heim of Springfield; stepdaughters, Jandy Bingham and husband Brent of Springfield; and step grandchild Brent; and Andrea Walton...
Cheryl Gray
May 10, 2021
Cheryl Sue Gray, age 64, of Ozark, Missouri, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 10th, 2021. Cheryl was born April 26th, 1957 in Springfield, Missouri to Alvin and Ola Hannah. Cheryl graduated from Ozark High School in 1975. She married the love of her life, Steven Gray, on April 22nd, 1977. They met cruising the Ozark Square....
Wanda Lee Loftis
May 6, 2021
Wanda Lee Loftis, age 86 of Ozark, passed away May 6, 2021. She was born July 22, 1934 in Ozark County, the daughter of Albert and Delphia (Sanders) Hillhouse. On February 2, 1957 she was united in marriage to Delbert “D.D.” Loftis, who preceded her in death on December 28, 2000. Wanda was also preceded in death by her parents;...
Joe Lewis Major
May 5, 2021
Joe Lewis Major was born in Emporia, Kansas, in 1933. His family moved to Ozark, Missouri, in 1935, so his dad could buy and manage a cheese factory. As Joe grew into a young boy, he enjoyed playing outside with his friends until dark (usually barefoot, he would add), swimming in the Finley River, pretending to be Tarzan, and going...
Lois Jane Parson
May 4, 2021
Lois Jane Parson, age 90, of Springfield, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. Lois was born April 3, 1931, in Jackson County, Missouri to Mary E. “Betty” (Wertecet) and Lester S. Parson. Lois graduated from Lebanon High School, Lebanon, Missouri, attending Draughn’s Business College, Springfield, Missouri, after graduation. She then worked for a short time at Marx Clothing Company...
Anna Maria Newsom
May 4, 2021
Anna Marie Newsom (neé Dobles) was born February 2, 1968 to Guillermo and Lydia (neé Carrillo) Dobles in Fresno, California. She is the youngest child of her siblings, Joe, Sandra, Anna, Roy, Ricky, Rita and John. At the age of 20 years old, Anna Dobles dedicated her life to the Lord. In January of 1987, Anna gave birth to a...
Danny Joe Poindexter
May 4, 2021
Danny Joe Poindexter, age 63 of Sparta, passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021. He was born April 29, 1958 in Springfield, the son of Ritz and Terry (Owens) Poindexter. On September 27, 1985 Danny was united in marriage to Carol Phillips. Danny enjoyed fishing, golfing and camping with his kids and grandkids. Survivors include: his wife, Carol Poindexter of Sparta;...
Charles Lee Watts
May 3, 2021
Charles Lee Watts, age 85 of Nixa, passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. He was born January 30, 1936 in Sparta, the son of Charles Ray and Beatrice (Gilbert) Watts. Charles served his country in the U.S. Army. After his service he worked as a truck driver throughout his life, living most of his life in Denver, Colorado before moving...
Alberta Arlene Pummer
May 2, 2021
Arrangements are under direction of Adams Funeral Home, Ozark. A full obituary will be posted soon.
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