Obituaries

Joe C. Turner, age 90, passed away peacefully at home on May 31, 2025. As a devoted man of God, he lived a life full of faith, love, wisdom, and was known for his signature sense of humor. His unwavering support and kind spirit touched the lives of all who…...

Kathleen Ann (née Giannattasio) Brown Latham, age 83, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2025, in James River Nursing and Rehab, Springfield, Missouri. Kathleen was born August 9, 1941, the daughter of Samuel R. (Giannattasio) Brown and Helen Martone (Giannattasio) Brown, in Fall River, Massachusetts. Kathleen graduated from Ursuline High School…...

Erva Lou Johnson, age 88, of Sparta, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, May 20, 2025, in her home. Erva Lou was born January 3, 1937, in Highlandville, Missouri, the daughter of Earl and Wilma (Melton) Bolin. As a child, Erva Lou attended Highlandville and Spokane School before graduating. On December 28,…...

Beloved husband and father Rodney Ray Gary, 60, of Nixa, Missouri, passed away April 15, 2025, on a beach in Aruba. He always said the beach is where he belonged, and God apparently agreed. His wife of 21 years, Kristy (Polete), was right by his side. Their journey of love…...

Rita Marie Bilyeu, age 80, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, May 14, 2025, in her home surrounded by her loving family. Rita was born May 20, 1944, the daughter of Travis and Eula Holmes. On October 22, 1961 she and Argel Bilyeu were united in marriage, this union was…...

Bobby Joe “Pops” Baldridge, age 79, of Ozark, Missouri, went home to be with our Lord Friday, May 2, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 21, 1945, in Pharoah, Oklahoma to Wilburn and Leora Baldridge. Bob married his high school sweetheart, Juanita (Morgan) on April…...

Jean Marie Edley, age 89 passed away Friday, April 25, 2025. She was born on June 25, 1935, in Chestnutridge, Missouri, the daughter of Leslie and Daisy (Barnett) Keltner. In 1952 Jean hitched a ride with the Chestnutridge Feed Truck to the big city of Springfield to enroll at the…...

Doris (Massey) Buck, age 78, passed away peacefully on the morning of April 22, 2025, surrounded by the love of family, and into the arms of God. Doris was born in Lebanon, Missouri, July 7, 1946, and grew up on the Massey family dairy farm in Grovespring, with playful siblings…...

Jerry Ward, age 86, of Ozark, Missouri, passed away March 19, 2025. Jerry was born March 11, 1939. On November 23, 1994, he was united in marriage to Barbara Ward together they celebrated 26 years before her passing in 2020. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents, wife Barbara…...

Jeanette Ann Curtiss née Evers, age 69, of Fremont Hills, Missouri passed away April 1, 2025, in Springfield, Missouri. Jeanette was born on November 4, 1955, in Jefferson City, Missouri to Wilma, née Sanning, and Charles Evers. She met her future husband of 48 years, Craig, at the freshman float construction…...