OBITUARIES
Nancy Kay Wittmaier
Sep 7, 2024
Nancy Kay Wittmaier, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully at the age of 71. Nancy was a loving Christian who found joy in her faith, her family, and her many passions, including fishing, stock car racing, gardening, and caring for her beloved cats. Her kindness, warmth, and vibrant spirit touched the lives of many, and she...
Karen Kay Reeve
Sep 7, 2024
Karen Kay Reeve, age 73 of Nixa, entered into her eternal rest on September 7, 2024 at her home. She was a member of Hopedale Baptist Church in Ozark where she served in church ministries.
Karen was born in Monett, Missouri, to James Harold and Edith (Reynolds) Skaggs on October 4, 1950. She grew up in the Wentworth, Missouri area and...
Calvin “Cap” McQuay
Sep 4, 2024
Calvin “Cap” McQuay
December 15, 1938 — September 4, 2024
Cap McQuay, of Ozark, passed away Wednesday September 4, 2024, at Springfield Mercy Hospital after a brief illness.
There will be a Celebration of Life on Sunday September 29, 2024,at Venue on Brick 209 N. Second Ozark, Missouri from 2:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. In honor of Cap’s fondness for the K.C. Chiefs,...
Stephen Wayne Branstetter, II
Sep 4, 2024
Stephen Wayne Branstetter, II, age 36, of Mt. Vernon, passed away in a car accident on September 4, 2024. He was born into his family on August 24, 1988, in Springfield, Missouri to Steven Wayne and Joyce Elyse (Breshears) Branstetter and big sister, Heather. From the day he was born, Stephen was a light in the lives of his family...
Iven Perry Cooper
Sep 3, 2024
Iven Cooper, born on August 18, 1938, in Springfield, Missouri, passed away on September 3, 2024, at the age of 86. He was the son of Stephen F Cooper and Twila Mae Moody. After high school, Iven joined the Navy and served as a photographer, fostering a passion he carried throughout his life.
Following his military service, Iven worked at the...
Karen Renaye Stockstill
Sep 3, 2024
Karen Renae Stockstill, age 57, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on September 3, 2024. Born on November 14, 1966, she was the daughter of Richard Allen Nelson and Lorette Faye Wilson.
She attended Spokane and Hillcrest High Schools and enjoyed speed skating and softball during her school years.
Karen was united in marriage to Chuck Stockstill on December 24, 1984. Together, they...
Wayne Clayton Thigpen
Sep 2, 2024
Wayne Clayton Thigpen, age 76 of Branson, died September 2, 2024. He was born September 2, 1948 in Long Beach, California, the son of Clifford Clayton and Mary Louise (Hillebert) Thigpen.
Survivors include: his daughters, Sara Janelle (Thigpen) Musick and her son, Corey Nash Musick, Heather Gayle (Thigpen) Doster and her three children, and Courtney Lynn (Thigpen) and her four children;...
Wendell Hoyt Knell
Sep 2, 2024
On April 9, 1932, Ed and Opal Siler Knell welcomed their son Wendell Hoyt Knell.
Wendell served 30 years in the U.S. Air Force. He performed five tours overseas in Thailand, Korea, Japan, Vietnam and Canada. Wendell was preceded in death by his wife, Edda Westcott Knell; his son, Dwayne Knell; his brothers, Fred Knell and Frank Knell; his sisters, Deloris...
Linda Juanice Surface
Sep 1, 2024
Linda Juanice Surface, 74, of Ozark, passed away September 1, 2024. She was born in Houston, Texas, February 6, 1950. Linda was preceded in death by her husband, Melvin, her father, Edward J. Parrott, mother, Valera Chromcak and her husband George and one daughter, Melody Joy. Linda married the love of her life, Melvin, on Aug. 26, 1967.
A lifelong Christian,...
Ronald Leslie Perry
Aug 31, 2024
Ronald Leslie Perry, age 82, of Nixa passed away Saturday, August 31, 2024. He was born October 15, 1941 in Taft, California to Charles L. Perry and Tressia (Rice) Perry.
Ronald graduated from Parkview High School in 1959. Ronald joined the Army National Guard in Springfield and served four years. He worked for the City of Springfield as a building inspector....
William “Bill" Lee Nelson
Aug 29, 2024
William “Bill” Lee Nelson, age 90, peacefully went to be with the Lord on August 29, 2024, following a brief illness.
Born on January 3, 1934, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, Bill married his beloved wife, Winnie Sue Harville, on July 30, 1958. Winnie preceded him in death on January 8, 2014. Bill was a proud father to three children: Mike Nelson (deceased),...
James William "J.W." Gaddy
Aug 29, 2024
James William "J.W." Gaddy passed away peacefully on August 29, 2024. He was born on December 18, 1961, to Jim and Roxie Gaddy. J.W. was united in marriage to his wife Diane Jo Johnson on February 14, 1986, sharing 34 years together.
J.W. was a devoted family man whose love for his kids and grandchildren knew no bounds. His grandchildren...
Larry Simmons
Aug 25, 2024
George "Larry" Simmons, Sr., age 64, from Ozark, Missouri went to be with His Lord and Creator on Sunday, August 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family and friends. Larry had a huge heart and would do anything for anyone who needed a helping hand. He was the most compassionate, kindhearted, giving person and he never met a stranger. Larry...
Donald Holliday
Aug 24, 2024
OBITUARY – By Donald R. Holliday
Donald Ray Holliday was born on Constitution Day 1939, a momentous event throughout the nearly invisible community of Pinetop, Missouri, to Admiral Schley and Eva Mabel (Drane) Holliday. He began his formal education there in Pinetop where it was easier for him to follow his older brothers to the one-room school than it was for...
Doug Fox
Aug 24, 2024
John Douglas Fox, affectionately known as Doug, a cherished husband, father, and friend, passed away peacefully August 24, 2024. He was born in Springfield, Missouri on January 18, 1960 to Ray and Margaret Fox. Doug was one of four children. His early years were spent in Ponce De Leon, Missouri making for some of his best stories.
Doug was a graduate...
John Sayre
Aug 23, 2024
John Flavius Sayre was born August 16, 1934 to Flavius Jacob Sayre and Opal Amoria (Thomas) Sayre (both deceased) in Ponca City, Oklahoma.
He had one brother, Richard A. Sayre who died too young in 1983. The Family lived in Ash Grove on Sayre Street. John graduated from Ash Grove High School and then Drury College. He then attended Officer Candidate...
Mike Turk
Aug 20, 2024
Mike Turk, 56, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away on August 20th, 2024, while driving his custom black Indian motorcycle home from Branson, Missouri, at sunset. Mike was born to parents Jim Turk and Lila (Shuster) Stout on May 20th, 1968, in Aurora, Missouri.
As a child, he moved all over the United States and lived in Japan fora year while his...
Doris Ruth Chudomelka
Aug 18, 2024
Doris Chudomelka, a cherished wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully August 18, 2024. She was born in Valley Park, Missouri, on February 12, 1927, to Wilfred and Flora Henderson. Doris was one of four children in the Henderson family.
Growing up in Valley Park, Doris attended high school with Don Mottesheard, whom she married in 1947. The couple relocated to...
Richard Pike
Aug 17, 2024
Richard L. Pike, age 89, passed away at his home in Springfield Saturday, August 17, 2024. He was born March 31, 1935, in Springfield to Frank and Eva (Coulter) Pike. Richard married Jeanne DeMarchi in the 1960's.
Richard grew up in Springfield and graduated from Springfield High School. He earned his bachelor's degree in finance at Drury College, now known as...
Charles Viet Rees
Aug 13, 2024
Charles Viet “Charlie” Rees, age 86 of Springfield, passed away August 13, 2024. He was born October 29, 1937, the son of Viet Daniel and Frieda Esther Schwab Rees.
On June 23, 1957, Charles was united in marriage to Beverly “Arlene” (Lintecum) in Nickerson, Kansas. Arlene preceded Charles in death on February 1, 2023.
Charles was a graduate of Nickerson High School,...
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