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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...
Tammy Stevens
Sep 19, 2023
Tammy Ann Stevens, age 61, of Garrison, Missouri, passed away on September 19, 2023, after battling cancer. She was born on March 12, 1962, in Springfield, Missouri to Roy and Diana Sappington. Tammy loved her family with her whole heart and loved her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was a devoted wife, mother, Nana, and a great friend....
Donna Marie Anderson
Sep 18, 2023
Donna Marie Anderson, age 88 of Ozark, died September 18, 2023. She was born January 20, 1935 in St. Paul, Minnesota, the daughter of George Lester and Marion Oliver (Schloser) Anderson.
Donna was married to Thomas Patrick Finley, who preceded her in death.
Survivors include: her sons, Kevin Finley and Steven Patrick Finley; a daughter, Faye Doll; son in law,...
Eileen Vasvari
Sep 18, 2023
Eileen Kathryn Vasvari, age 79 of Nixa, died September 18, 2023. She was born December 6, 1943 in New Brunswick, the daughter of Stephen and Grace (Horvath) Vasvari.
Eileen was a member of Sovereign Grace Baptist Church in Springield. Eileen enjoyed cross word puzzles, reading and playing Bingo.
Survivors include: her sister, Lydia Binai and husband Eric of Nixa; two...
Roger James Hurst
Sep 17, 2023
Roger James Hurst, age 79 of Nixa, died September 17, 2023. He was born February 7, 1944 in Des Plains, Illinois, the son of Thurston and Lorraine (Voltz) Hurst.
Roger served his country in the U. S. Navy. Roger proudly served two tours over eight years in which he was an integral part of the SeaBees and...
Rosena "Josephine" Wieneke
Sep 16, 2023
Rosena Josephine Wieneke, age 96 of Nixa, went home to be with the Lord, Saturday, September 16, 2023. She was born January 29, 1927 to Amos and Elsie (Thomas) Brooks in Davis County Iowa. She was united in marriage to Clell Wieneke on August 29, 1942 at Lancaster, Missouri. Clell preceded Josephine in death on September 17, 2014.
Josephine loved...
Perry Don Shipman
Sep 14, 2023
Perry Don Shipman, age 62 of Nixa, died September 14, 2023. He was born November 3, 1960 in Fairfax, Oklahoma, the son of Clinton Carter and Mary Ann (Clayton) Shipman.
Perry was a member of Union Hill Church of Christ where he was very active. He enjoyed spending time with his family – especially his granddaughter, Paisley and going on...
Charles Anderson Harper
Sep 13, 2023
Charles Anderson Harper, age 92 of Springfield, died September 13, 2023. He was born October 13, 1930 in Idalia, Missouri, the son of Fred and Verdia (Evans) Harper.
Charles was married to Margaret Ann Atnip on May 19, 1951. They were blessed with three daughters (including a set of twins) and a son.
Charles served his country in the U.S....
Richard Bruce Cunningham, Jr.
Sep 12, 2023
Rev. Richard Bruce Cunningham, Jr., died Tuesday, September 12, 2023, in Springfield, Missouri. Rick was born March 27, 1951, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, the son of Rev. Dr. Richard B. and Alice Juanita (Gosnell) Cunningham.
Rick graduated from Hillcrest High School in Jos, Nigeria, in 1970. He received his B.S. in Secondary Education from Evangel University, Springfield, Missouri, in 1974. In...
Bruce Becker
Sep 12, 2023
Bruce Edward Becker, 71 of Ozark, died September 12, 2023. He was born December 10, 1951 in Hutchinson, Kansas, the son of Abraham and Velma (Henderson) Becker.
Bruce enjoyed dune buggies and motorcycling with his brothers, and hunting.
Survivors include his brothers, Darrel Becker and wife Sherril, David Becker and wife Cindy Becker; a brother in law Bud Jones; nephews,...
Jean F. Patterson
Sep 11, 2023
Jean Frances Patterson (nee Ward) 86, of St. Louis, passed away Monday September 11, 2023 in Mercy Hospital. She was a resident of St. Louis for 60 years but remained loyal to her native Kansas where she was born in Mound City on June 27, 1937 to Charles “Bud” and Leona Ward.
She was a graduate of Pleasanton Kansas High...
Brittany Michelle Clines
Sep 11, 2023
For 35 years, Britt blessed anyone who knew her with her remarkable intelligence, her intuitive understanding of others, her extraordinary empathy, and her devastating sarcasm. Britt was a 2006 graduate of Ozark High School, where she excelled in literary arts and cursed mathmatics. Her first big girl job was at Marketplace Printing where her boss/second mom Shelly Goessmann mentored her and...
Randy Allen Lugenbell
Sep 11, 2023
Randy Allen Lugenbell, age 70 of Ozark, passed away September 11, 2023. He was born June 8, 1953 in Harrison, Arkansas, the son of Marion and Tressie (Tate) Lugenbell.
Randy served his country in the U.S. Air Force, Navy and National Guard for 36 years, retiring from the Navy Seabees as Senior Chief Petty Officer. He also worked for...
Judith Gravett
Sep 10, 2023
Judith Ann Gravett, age 79 of Nixa, died September 10, 2023. She was born June 6, 1944 in Des Moine, Iowa, the daughter of Robert Lee and Wilma Mae (Cully) Myers.
In 1977 she and her husband Bob purchased Best Built Parts Company. Later they opened Just for Him men's store. She also owned Clutch and Driveline Rebuilders.
Survivors include:...
Verba Louise Luttrull
Sep 9, 2023
Verba Louise (Sturdefant) Luttrull, 92 of Ozark, died September 9, 2023. She was born April 25, 1931 in Union Chapel Township, the daughter of Lori and Marie (Swearengin) Sturdefant.
On September 11, 1946 Verba was united in marriage to James Luttrull.
Verba was a member of Ozark Highlands Church in Ozark.
Survivors include her children, Judy Kindall and husband...
Alexis "Alex" Lessig
Sep 6, 2023
Alexis Lessig, age 87 of Nixa, died September 6, 2023. He was born December 3, 1935 in Poland, the son of Michael and Maria Lessig.
Alex was united in marriage to Eleanor Marie Mongus.
Eleanor preceded Alex in death on July 30, 2011.
Alex enjoyed lunch at the Nixa Senior Center daily. He was always on the go. Alex especially...
Herbert Robert Baxter
Sep 4, 2023
Herbert Robert Baxter, age 54 of Ozark, died September 4, 2023. He was born December 21, 1968 in Miami, Florida, the son of Herbert Robert Baxter, Sr. and Joanie Harrison.
Herb enjoyed fishing, working on cars; and several other hobbies. He worked in management for Walmart.
Survivors include: his children, Kristin Rainey and husband Logan of Kimberling City, Trey Baxter...
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