Obituaries

James Eugene Swearengin, age 86, of Sparta, Missouri, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loving family. Jim was born July 25, 1937 in the Dogwood Community located in Douglas County. He was the son of Oscar Murlin and Ida (Yates) Swearengin. On December 19,…...

Tennie Verlene Lakey, age 80 of Sparta, Missouri, passed away early Wednesday morning, April 10, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born June 14, 1943, in Mt. Vernon, Missouri to Raymond and Tennie (McCormack) Wiles. On August 28, 1959, Verlene was united in marriage to Don Lakey- the love…...

Roger was born in Burlington, Iowa, April 29, 1943 to parents Garald and Dorothy. Dorothy and Garald, through their home life and hobby business, taught Roger the importance of a strong work ethic. Roger reflected this ethic throughout his life and passed it on to his children. The motto “no…...

Earl Amos Coffer, age 90 of Ozark, Missouri passed away Sunday night, March 31, 2024, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Chadwick, Missouri, June 13, 1933, to Arthur James Coffer and Flora (Pruitt) Coffer. On September 12, 1955, he was united in marriage to Pauline Gann, together…...

Stanley Wayne Hobbs, born on May 11, 1935, peacefully departed from this world on March 24, 2024, with his wife and daughter by his side. He is survived by his wife Betty (June), and his four children: Nick Hobbs (Dawn Hobbs), Renea Hughes (David Hughes), Gary Hobbs (Marti Hobbs), and…...

Jimmy “Steven” Roy Williams, age 18, of Rogersville, Missouri went home to be with his Heavenly Father Saturday, March 23, 2024. Steven was born July 9, 2005, the son of Jimmy and Janel (Tennis) Williams. Steven was a determined individual who set high goals and successfully graduated early in 2024,…...

Geraldine Ruth Vaughan, age 83 of Republic, Missouri, passed away on the evening of March 13, 2024, in her home with family by her side. She was born September 26, 1940, at home in Ozark, Missouri, the daughter of Oren and Eva (Hale) Vaughan. Despite never being married, Geraldine embraced her…...

Jason Van Den Bogaert, cherished husband, devoted father, faithful servant, inspirational coach, and beloved friend, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2024. His departure leaves an aching void in the hearts of all who were fortunate enough to know him, yet his memory will forever be a beacon of light.…...

Mary Glenda Winkle – Morrow of Springfield, Missouri was called home by her Lord and Savior on March 11, 2024. She was born in Phenix, Missouri (near Ash Grove) on December 10, 1939 to Charles Robert and Mary Marguerite Winkle who nurtured her love of music beginning with piano studies…...

Diane Marie (Deitering) Stalzer, 83, of Ozark, Missouri passed away Wednesday, February 28, 2024 surrounded by family. She was born May 6, 1940, the daughter of the late Emery and Evelyn Deitering. On June 6, 1959 Diane was united in marriage to Richard Francis Stalzer. Following Richard’s service in the…...