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James "Ben" Casey
Oct 14, 2023
James Benjamin Allen Casey, age 85 years, 10 months, 11 days, went to be with Jesus on October 14, 2023. He left this earth surrounded by his family. Ben was born on December 3, 1937 to Oren and Maggie (Nance) Casey in Chadwick, Missouri.
Ben proposed to the love of his life, Marcelene Johnson, on a forestry tower in Douglas...
Deanna Jo Dunlap
Oct 13, 2023
Deanna Jo Dunlap, age 82, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023. She was born in Osawatomie, Kansas, the son of Richard Joseph Montavon and Lena Nadine (Moore) Montavon. On September 2, 1960 she and James Otto Dunlap were united in marriage.
Survivors include: her husband of 63 years, James; three children and their spouses, Juli...
Wayne Wohlfert
Oct 13, 2023
Wayne Jeffery Wohlfert, age 77, of Ozark, passed away Friday October 13, 2023. He was born August 27, 1946 in Evanston, Illinois, the son of Charles Hugh Wohlfert and Angeline Stephanie (Baginski) Wohlfert. He was married to Deborah McVey. She preceded him in death in 1991.
Wayne faithfully served his country in the U.S. Navy, patrolling the Pacific Rim aboard...
Brenda Copeland
Oct 12, 2023
Brenda Joyce Copeland, age 81 of Nixa, died October 12, 2023. She was born March 19, 1942 in Manchester, Tennessee, the daughter of Horace and Dorothy (Fisher) Lowe.
On February 12,1960, Brenda was united in marriage to Butch Copeland. They shared 63 wonderful years of marriage together.
Brenda greatly enjoyed spending time with her family. She was a...
Dave Smith
Oct 12, 2023
Mr. Dave Smith, age 86, departed this life on October 12, 2023. He was born on April 19, 1937, in Letcher County, Kentucky to Ray and Dixie Smith. He was united in marriage to Sandra Smith on June 9, 1962, and had three children: David Ray Smith, Julie Ann Bryant, and Jeffrey Alan Smith.
Dave was a member at Seminole...
Larry Wayne Long
Oct 9, 2023
Larry Wayne Long, age 75, of Springfield, Missouri, joined Jesus in Heaven on October 9, 2023 after a long illness. He is preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and a brother. Larry is survived by his wife, Maria, and his children, Jeff, Amy, Gennifer, Justin, Lari, and Daniel. He is also survived by his sister, Sherry, and brother, Dewayne,...
Andrew Jay Becker
Oct 8, 2023
Andrew Jay Becker, age 38 of St. Louis, passed away October 8, 2023. Andrew was born December 2, 1984 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Dave and Cindy (Reed) Becker.
As a graduate of Ozark High School and Kansas State University, Andrew was a talented architect, designer, and fabricator with a distinguished career spanning across the country. Andrew's expertise and...
Adrian Lee Brown
Oct 8, 2023
Adrian Lee Brown, age 84 of Chestnutridge, died October 8, 2023. He was born May 8, 1939 in Taney County, the son of Arlie and Ethel (Patrick) Brown.
On May 15, 1959, Adrian was united in marriage to Glenette (Keltner).
Adrian was a member of New Haven General Baptist Church, Chestnutridge. He worked as an electrician until his retirement. He...
Anthony Phillip Johnston
Oct 8, 2023
Anthony Phillip Johnston, age 65 , passed away on October 8, 2023, in Sweet Springs, Missouri. He was born on June 5, 1958 in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Donald Dean Johnston and Alvenia (Yates) Murray.
Anthony worked at Sheltered Workshops of Missouri. Anthony leaves behind his sister, Debbie Crawford and husband Dwayne of Walnut Grove, and his brother Junior Murray...
James Lee Crume
Oct 7, 2023
James Lee Crume, age 65 of Sparta, Missouri died October 7, 2023. He was born December 13, 1957 in Rolla, the son of William C. and Jane (Kirk) Crume.
On June 7, 1980, James was united in marriage to Debra (Woodley).
James was a computer programmer/analyst for Phillips 66/Conoco Phillips until his retirement.
Earlier in his life James was a...
Roger Ward
Oct 6, 2023
Roger Brian Ward passed away October 6, 2023. He was born June 27, 1964 in Fresno, California, to parents Jerry and Norma Ward. Roger was the youngest of three brothers.
In 1969 after multiple relocations the family settled in Ventura, California, where Roger attended Serra Elementary School, Balboa Junior High and Buena High School.
In 1980 Roger...
Sharon Sue Benton Whitehill
Oct 4, 2023
Sharon Whitehill, age 67 of Nixa died October 4, 2023. She was born January 31, 1956 in Des Moines, Iowa, the daughter of Merle Edward and Edith Alice (Colegrove) Benton.
Sharon's career was marked by numerous accomplishments and contributions to the betterment of the community. She moved to Nixa in 1985. Sharon began community outreach in Nixa when she...
Melvin Richard Reynolds
Oct 1, 2023
Melvin Richard Reynolds, 86, of Nixa, MO, formerly of Jamestown, NY and Columbus, IN passed away Sunday, October 1, 2023, at Jacob's Ladder, following an extended stay in Cox South Hospital, both of Springfield, MO. He was born April 15, 1937, in Lander, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Cecil and Edith (Carlson) Reynolds.
As a young man, Melvin...
Fred Lucas Schupbach
Sep 30, 2023
Fred Lucas Schupbach, age 45, a lifelong resident of Ozark, died Saturday, September 30, 2023. He was born June 11, 1978, the son of Fred Keets Schupbach and Mary Louise (Spoon) Williams.
Lucas had an avid love of music and food, and was a great cook. Known as always being kind, his family has been contacted by several people telling...
Joe Lee McCullah
Sep 27, 2023
Joe Lee McCullah, age 89, of Springfield, passed away September 27, 2023. He was born July 23, 1934 in Crane, Missouri, the son of James Charles and Eula Ivon (Earnhart) McCullah. Throughout Joe's life he worked hard. As a youngster he picked strawberries for many years in a commercial setting. He attended Clay Hill School and graduated from Aurora...
H. A. Crumpley
Sep 27, 2023
H.A. Crumpley, age 90, docked his boat for the last time Sept. 27th, 2023. He was born September 9, 1933 to Hurstal Alfred Crumpley and Effie Katherine Nokes in the same home he resided in for the majority of his life on Two Rivers Road in Highlandville. He was united in marriage to Charlcie Linebaugh November 14, 1951. Their 72nd...
George R. Perkin
Sep 23, 2023
George Perkin, age 75, went to be with his Lord and Savior at 1:27 p.m. on Saturday the 23rd. George passed at home in his wife’s arms. George was born on September 26, 1947, in Neosho to Ronald and Barbara (Bullard) Perkin.
George and Linda were married 44 years. George was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather, great- grandfather, brother...
Robert "Bob" Leftridge
Sep 21, 2023
Bob Leftridge—devoted husband, loving father, beloved family member, cherished friend to a great many, and legendary entertainer—died peacefully on September 21, 2023. For decades, Bob was a popular and admired performer in Branson, celebrated as a singularly talented man of music and comedy. Bob was born January 19, 1942 and raised in Lentner, Missouri, by his...
Philip Blankenship
Sep 20, 2023
Philip Edmond Blankenship, age 86, of Nixa, Missouri, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, September 20, 2023. He was born September 4, 1937, in Poplar, Montana to William Mark and Rose (Seeds) Blankenship and grew up in the Wolf Point, Montana community.
He joined the military when he was 17. A special service in the Navy, among...
Barbara Jo Lloyd
Sep 20, 2023
Barbara Jo Lloyd of Ozark, died September 20, 2023. She was 84 years old and had been ill for several years. Her husband, Grady Lloyd, died on January 25, 2018.

 Barbara was a joyous, fun-loving, strong willed and forceful soul who loved to sing, cook, and dress sharp. She was a former hairdresser and makeup artist who worked for...
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