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Debbie Suzanne Burks
Mar 6, 2020
Debra "Debbie" Suzanne Burks, 64, of Ozark, MO, passed away March 6, 2020, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Debbie was born November 7, 1955, to Ray Dean and Margaret Fox. Her childhood years were spent in Ponce de Leon. She graduated salutatorian from Galena High School, Class of 1973.
Debbie married Don Burks May...
Johnny Helton
Mar 5, 2020
Johnny Barton Helton, 84, of Marshfield, MO, passed away March 5, 2020. He was born September 21, 1935, in Old Joe, Ark, to John and Dolene Helton.
Cremation has been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services, Springfield.
Bill Hickory
Mar 5, 2020
Bill Hickory, age 61, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on March 5, 2020, after a long battle with cancer, which he fought with dignity, fortitude, and a sense of humor.
Bill had a heart for young people and spent over 30 years in youth ministry. He believed it was his calling to be...
Richard Mark Owen
Mar 1, 2020
Richard Mark Owen, 58, of Springfield, MO, passed away March 1, 2020. He was born April 20, 1961, in Long Island, to Richard and Carol Ann Owen.
Barbara Ellen Cole
Feb 29, 2020
Barbara Ellen Cole, 78, was born in Springfield, MO, March 3, 1941, to parents William and Margaret Cole. She passed February 29, 2020.
Barbara's career consisted of being an outstanding sales associate at Katz. As well as professions she found of interest. Hobbies included ceramics and painting. Overall, she had a true love of the arts. She...
Tammy René Bozman
Feb 29, 2020
Tammy René Bozman Webb, 52, passed away February 29, 2020, in Springfield, MO. She was born March 29, 1966, in Weatherford, TX; the daughter of Sandra Hebb Harden and Melvin LeRoy Bozman and the fourth child born. She went on to marry James Webb of Aurora, MO, and together had two children, Michael James Webb and Destiny Rene Webb....
Letha Fern Polodna
Feb 29, 2020
Letha Fern Polodna, 71, of Republic, MO, formerly of Morrisville, MO, passed away February 29, 2020 . She was born July 21, 1948 , in Wasco, CA, to Archie and Edna Lewis.
Letha deeply loved her family and her faith. She followed the Lord's word and worshiped with family and friends at Morrisville Assembly of God. Letha...
Evelyn Joy Denney
Feb 27, 2020
Evelyn Joy Denney was born March 5, 1941, to William and Evelyn Nuttle in Joplin, Missouri. Evelyn went to Heaven on February 27, 2020 after a long illness.
She was preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Robert Nuttle.
Evelyn left behind her four children, Gary Denney and wife Darlene of Springfield, MO,...
Leroy Marvin Sanchez
Feb 26, 2020
Leroy Marvin Sanchez, 81, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 26, 2020. He was born December 2, 1938, in Los Angeles, CA, to Thomas and Margaret Sanchez.
David Lynn Palmer
Feb 26, 2020
David Lynn Palmer, 68, of Morrisville, Missouri, passed away Wednesday February 26, 2020. He was born on January 1, 1952 and graduated from Morrisville High School in 1970.
He married Brenda Ballinger Clark on January 27, 1973 and from that union had one child, Mellissa. They divorced in June 1976 but remained close friends. David was raised...
Robert Samuel Hunsucker
Feb 25, 2020
Robert "Bobby" Samuel Hunsucker, 39, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 25, 2020. He was born April 6, 1980, in Mansfield, MO, to Christopher and Carole Hunsucker.
Bobby graduated from Mansfield High School. He went on to become a welder and a truck driver. He liked to play guitar, draw and was always interested in cars and...
Patricia Kay Carter
Feb 24, 2020
Patricia Kay Carter, 72, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 24, 2020. She was born April 23, 1947, in Springfield, MO, to Maloy and Loma Gambriel.
A celebration of her life will be held at 11 AM, Saturday, February 29, 2020, in the Brown Ave Baptist Church, 805 N Brown Ave, Springfield, MO.
Sharon Rose Holesapple
Feb 23, 2020
Sharon Rose Holseapple, 45, of Springfield, MO, passed away Sunday, February 23, due to injuries from a car accident. She was born March 19, 1974, in Springfield, MO, to Daniel and Rhonda Mansker.
She was preceded in death by her parents; uncle, Alan Lawson; and step-father, Don Wagner.
Sharon is survived by her sons, Austin...
Bruce Robert Clark
Feb 19, 2020
Bruce was born October 3, 1946, in Elizabeth, NJ, to Robert and Alice (Brady) Clark. He married Patricia (Gordon) Clark on December 14, 1968.
Bruce is survived by his wife, Patricia Clark; two children, Glen Clark and Alan (Sherry) Clark; and one grandson, AJ Clark; sisters, Lorraine (Ben) Reed and Elaine (Joe) Yahner; and brother, Douglas Clark....
Rev. Dr. Paul Orbie Cheek
Feb 17, 2020
Rev. Dr. Paul Orbie Cheek of Springfield, MO, passed on to Glory on Monday, February 17, 2020. He was born on April 7, 1930, in Santa Monica, CA, to Crules and Gladys Cheek.
Paul was blessed with a full and happy childhood. He loved to take trips with his father and anticipate delicious meals prepared by his...
Deanna Sue Ridinger
Feb 13, 2020
Deanna Sue Ridinger, 59, of Battlefield, MO, passed away February 13, 2020. She was born February 16, 1960, in Springfield, MO, to August and Carolyn.
Cremation services have been entrusted to Midwest Cremation and Funeral Services.
John Albert Stark Jr
Feb 12, 2020
John Albert Stark Jr, 48, of Springfield, MO, passed away February 12, 2020. He was born October 21, 1971, in Dixon, MO, to John and Nancy Stark. John worked in construction and did concrete work. His hobbies include hunting, fishing, being outdoors and music. He was preceded in death by his parents. John is survived by his children, Triston, Brantley,...
Trudy Lea Laidlaw
Feb 9, 2020
Trudy Lea Laidlaw, 71, of Battlefield, MO, passed away February 9, 2020. She was born April 21, 1948, to Earnie and Isabell Magnusson in Thessalon, Ontario, Canada. She was the older sister to Lorna and James.
As a young child she moved to Langdon, North Dakota where she attended high school, while working at the A&W. Trudy...
Paul Garver
Feb 1, 2020
Paul Dean Garver Sr, 79, of Mountain Grove, MO, passed away February 1, 2020. He was born March 17, 1940, in Kewanna, IN, to Clarence and Pauline Garver.
Donald Ray Bishop
Jan 31, 2020
Donald Ray Bishop, 52, of Republic, MO, passed away January 31st, 2020. He was born in Sedalia, MO, December 17th, 1967, to Donald and Velma (Esser) Bishop.
He was a beautiful soul that has left an immeasurable impact on so many lives, and he will be dearly missed by...

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