Manuel Freeman
Jan 7, 2017
Manuel Freeman, 94, passed thru the Pearly Gates Jan. 7, 2017 at 9:00PM. Manuel was born Sep. 28, 1922 at Blanch, MO to his parents, Cecil and Lula (Tetrick) Freeman. Manuel received his elementary education in a 2 rm and 1 rm schools in Douglas and Ozark counties. He graduated from Dora High in 1942 and college from Springfield Teacher''s...
Ralph William Markham
Dec 23, 2016
Ralph William Markham, 93, of Nixa, died peacefully on Friday, December 23, 2016. He was born in Norborn, Missouri on April 5, 1923, the son of Ralph and Bessie Markham. Ralph and Mary Ann Fugitt were married in August, 1982. Ralph grew up in Buckner, Missouri where he attended school. After school he served in the U.S. Army in the...
Sarah Leslie (Davis) Leslie
Dec 22, 2016
Sarah Jean (Davis) Leslie/Aunt Peck was born October 26, 1920 in Hartville, MO to Henry and Anna Harris Davis. She united in marriage to James Leslie, moved to Springfield, MO. To this union no children were born. Several years of her life was spent traveling with James who was in the U.S. Army. She spent the remainder of her life...
Don B Tucker
Dec 22, 2016
Don B. Tucker, Sr., of Ozark, died Thursday, December 22, 2016. He was born in Wilmington, CA on June 29, 1940, the son of Henry and Carlah Tucker. Don and Barbara were married in 1960 and celebrated 56 years together. Don loved his family and was very proud of them all. He was the patriarch of his family. His beloved...
Dale Boyde Blakey
Dec 22, 2016
Dale Boyde Blakey, age 70 was born October 22, 1946 in Springfield, MO to Thurman and Reba (Hilburn) Blakey. Dale passed away on December 22, 2016 in Springfield, MO with his kids by his side. He worked 15 years at Springfield Stock Yards then was self employed until he retired. Dale married the love of his life Lou Pryor on...
Stanley Leroy Bright
Dec 21, 2016
Stanley Bright, 82, passed away on Wednesday, December 21, 2016. He was born on August 30, 1934 in Bridgeport, NE to Marion Glen and Ida Mae (Myers) Bright. He married Elsie Sharpton on September 6, 1957 in Kimball, NE and to this union had four sons. He was a truck driver at A&W Water Service. Stanley later moved to Springfield...
Terry Douglas Luker
Dec 20, 2016
Terry Douglas Luker, 81 of Monett, passed away Dec. 20, surrounded by loved ones. He is survived by his sister, Sue and Buddy Southerland, of Plant City, Fla; daughter, Yvonne and John Bowman; Pamela Luker and two others; grandchildren, Wayne and Laurel Hall, and others; great- grandchildren, Timothy and Scott Yates, and with 11 others; and three great-great-grandchildren. Terry was...
Virginia Mae Hesher
Dec 16, 2016
Virginia Mae Hesher, 87, of Ozark, died in her sleep, Friday, Dec. 16, 2016 at the Baptist Home in Ozark, Missouri. She was born December 2, 1929 in Independence, Missouri, to Paul and Neva Mann. She married Dale Hesher on Sept. 6, 1947. Surviving are her children, Teresa Dobson of Springfield, two sons, Dennis (Margaret) Hesher of Ozark, and Clifford...
William Dean Hudson
Dec 14, 2016
William Dean Hudson 1951-2016 William Dean Hudson, born September 5, 1951 in Algona, Iowa, crossed over peacefully from lung cancer at the age of sixty-five on Wednesday, December 14, 2016. He is survived by his beloved wife of forty-two years, Kathleen, his mother, Dorris Asa, siblings: Thomas Hudson, Jayne German and Holly Stange. Niece and nephews: Matthew Duncan, Joshua Duncan,...