OBITUARIES
Roy David Beavers
Jul 14, 2020
Roy David Beavers, age 82, of Fate, Texas, previously of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on July 14, 2020. He was born January 12, 1938, in Caddo, OK, to Ed Roy Beavers and Ethel Mae Beavers. Roy served his country in the United States Army and as an Air Force civilian until his retirement as GS15 in 1990. He was an...
Karren Lucille Vanskike
Jul 11, 2020
Karren Lucille Vanskike 50 passed away July 11th 2020 in the comfort of her home after a life long struggle of serious health issues. She is survived by her mother Margaret Lucille Songer of Springfield; two sisters, Bev Kerr of Joplin and Bonnie Wopp of Alton, IL; two brothers, Allen Vanskike of Ozark and Russ Vanskike of Highlandville; five nieces...
Victoria Louise Hoffman
Jul 8, 2020
Victoria Louise (Vogt) Hoffman, 59, of Spokane, passed away July 8, 2020, at home. Vickie was born Aug. 19, 1960, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to Leonard and Ruth (Stopla) Vogt. The second oldest of four siblings, she grew up in the cheese state before moving across the country to Texas, where she met the love of her life. Vickie married Robert...
Brian Robert Teter
Jul 8, 2020
Some people are gifted to us for great lengths of time, others can teach us so many lessons in a short amount of time. Perseverance to face adversities, courage to never give up, strength in faith to know a reward awaits and a love that when remembering a man that touched our lives, only makes us smile. In 1969, Bob...
Barbara Joyce Michaels
Jul 7, 2020
Barbara Joyce Michaels, age 74 of Springfield, passed away peacefully in her sleep July 7, 2020. She was born August 26, 1945 in Hollywood, California, the daughter of Dwain and Julie (Eberle) Koester. Barbara had a gypsy spirit that liked to travel. It was hard for her to stay in one place for too long. Along her journey, she touched...
Terry Lynn Harwell
Jul 4, 2020
Terry Lynn Harwell, age 65 of Hollister, passed away Saturday, July 4, 2020. He was born March 7, 1955 in Centralia, Illinois, the son of Kenneth and Muna (Weaver) Harwell. Terry enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. He loved animals and was a gentle soul. Terry lived large and loved to joke. He was a jack of all trades. Survivors include:...
Linda Lee Carter
Jun 30, 2020
Linda Lee Carter, daughter of Nutie and Maxine Harmon, was born on January 22, 1944, in Dixon, Missouri, and departed this life June 30, 2020, in Springfield, Missouri at the age of 76 years. Linda was on the Hazelgreen Fire Department for 20 + years, retiring as the Chief. In her free time she enjoyed quilting and owned a quilt...
David "Buddy"� K. Riley
Jun 29, 2020
David "Buddy" K. Riley, age 84, passed away June 29, 2020 in Canon City, Colorado. He was a resident of Canon City for the past 14 years. Dave was born October 15,1935 in Ozark, Missouri to John and Ernestine Riley. He was able to marry his sweetheart, Rose Witherspoon, on May 30, 1958 in Springfield, Missouri. He served his country...
Pearl Thompson
Jun 28, 2020
Pearl Thompson, age 84 of Nixa, Missouri, died June 28, 2020. She was born September 25, 1935 in Indianola, Illinois, the daughter of Elie and Maude (Walden) Ramsey. On February 4, 1955, Pearl was united in marriage to Herbert "Herb" W. Thompson who preceded Pearl in death on May 1, 2017. Pearl was committed to her family. Survivors include: her...
Carl Overby
Jun 28, 2020
Carl Overby, age 63, of Nixa went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 28, 2020, He was born in 1956 in Eden, North Carolina to George and Laura (Smith) Overby. He moved to Springfield and attended college at Baptist Bible College. While in college he attended Seminole Baptist Temple. Carl met his wife Dawn Gardner in the college...
Sandra Gail Coon
Jun 26, 2020
Sandra Gail Coon (Weter) was born January 31, 1952 to FG and Mary Weter. She was raised in Sparta Missouri. She graduated with a Bachelors in Psychology in May of 2009, but her chief occupation was that of homemaker. Sandra was a loving wife and mother and spread kindness and thoughtfulness in all her relationships. In spite of many trials...
David Blair Chambers
Jun 22, 2020
Dave was many things. He was Dad. He was Grandpa Dave, Grandpa Moose, Happy Pappy. He was a brother, son, father, uncle. He was a friend. Dave was born in Cotter, Arkansas in 1934 to Ted and Dixie Chambers. He held his parents in the highest regard and often said that he could not recall a time when he had...
Sarah Vanzant
Jun 20, 2020
Sarah Martha Vanzant, age 57 of Springfield, died June 20, 2020. She was born September 13, 1962 in Springfield, the daughter of Ray and Violet (Riggs) Tindle. Survivors include: her daughters, Deana Woods, Amber Rudd and Salisa Davis; eight grandchildren; four sisters, Deborah Newman of California, Connie Cox Mills and husband Doc of Springfield, Shawana Green and husband Billy of...
Nancy Hedgpeth
Jun 19, 2020
Nancy Jo Ann Hedgpeth, age 91, of Nixa, passed away Friday, June 19, 2020. She was born July 26, 1928 in Lamar, Colorado, the daughter of Clarence H. and Edna Golden (Mapes) Sherer. She became a Christian at a young age. Nancy was a graduate of Ozark High School. On June 22, 1957 she and J.D. Hedgpeth were married. Nancy...
Joshua (Josh) Lee Woods
Jun 17, 2020
Joshua (Josh) Lee Woods, age 25, of Nixa passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2020. He was born November 2, 1994 in Kansas City, Missouri to Roy and Dorothy (Henderson) Woods. Josh liked the Kansas City Chiefs, playing baseball for the Springfield Metro Baseball League, playing the drums and skateboarding. Josh was the life of the party and always had a...
Wayne Williams
Jun 16, 2020
Wayne Isom Williams, age 88 of Ozark, passed away Tuesday, June 16, 2020. He was born June 17, 1931, the son of Tilden and Ruby (Pruett) Williams. Wayne was a member of Ozark General Baptist Church. On September 6, 1952 he and Reba Fern Hartley were united in marriage, and together they shared 65 years of marriage. Wayne spent his...
Bobbie Roberts
Jun 14, 2020
Roberta "Bobbie" Roberts, age 86, of Springfield, passed away Sunday, June 14, 2020. She was born January 12, 1934, the daughter of Fred and Agnes (Workman) Dye. Bobbie was baptized at the age of 12 and became a member of Sparta Baptist Church, later transferring her membership to Second Baptist Church in Springfield. On October 3, 1948 she and Ivan...
Steven Paul Wilson
Jun 14, 2020
Steven Paul Wilson, 74 year old husband, father, grandfather, carpenter, and millwright, passed away on Saturday, June 14 at his home in Ozark, Missouri with his family in attendance. Steve was born on January 31, 1946 in Galesburg, IL, the son of Paul and Ruth (Foote) Wilson. On October 17, 1964 he was united in marriage to Barbara Ellen McCleery,...
Zachary Cole Piland
Jun 13, 2020
Zachary C. Piland, age 29, of Bolivar passed away Saturday, June 13, 2020. He was born January 20, 1991 in Springfield to Donald Fred Piland II and Deborah Kaye (Williams) Piland. Zachary was born three months early and was diagnosed with cerebral palsy. Zachary always had a positive outlook on everything. He was always able to find the humor in...
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