Obituaries

Rosamond Toepfer, age 84 of Ozark, Missouri, passed away early Saturday morning, February 24, 2024,in Ozark Nursing and Care. She was born March 14, 1939, in Mercer County, Missouri the daughter of Eugene and Genevieve ( Beard) Snyder. On August 25, 1986, Rosamond was united in marriage to Charles Toepfer…...

Johnny H. Roberts was born October 1, 1944, to Jesse Eugene and Ruth (Hodges) Roberts in Springfield Missouri. Johnny passed peacefully at home Sunday, February 25, 2024, at the age of 79 years. Johnny served in the United States Army for two years as a mechanic then was a member…...

Lenise Marie (Turner) Forbes, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and friend left this earth peacefully from her home Wednesday, February 14, 2024, at the young age of 63. Lenise leaves a legacy of compassion, love and deep-rooted faith in God. On September 30, 1960, in Council Bluffs, Iowa, Lenise’s birth…...

Raymond P. Welch, age 84 of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Thursday, February 8, 2024, in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. He was born January 6, 1940, in St. Louis, Missouri, the son of Jack M. and Elsie C. (Kohring) Welch. On June 10, 1966, in Willisville, Illinois, Raymond was united in…...

Stephen “Travis” Eakins, age 46 of Bruner, Missouri departed this world on Friday, February 2, 2024. Travis was born June 16, 1977 in Springfield, Missouri, the son of Stephen W. Eakins and Kay Ann Eakins. On June 15, 1996, Travis was united in marriage to Jennifer (Adams) Eakins. Travis loved…...

Mary Jean Gullett, age 81 of Bruner, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, January 30, 2024 in Ozark Nursing and Care. She was born March 1, 1942, to Simon and Ella (Hale) Smith in Bruner, Missouri. She lived a long life and touched the hearts of many. Mary attended Bruner School Building…...

Breta Holmes, age 93 of Highlandville, Missouri, left her earthly home to enter her Heavenly home Thursday, January 25, 2024. Breta was born August 1, 1930, on her mother’s birthday. She was united in marriage to Oliver Wendall Holmes on March 27, 1948. Those who knew Breta would say she…...

Connie R. (Kidwell) Curbow, 77 of Ozark, went to be with the Lord Friday, January 26, 2024 in Springfield. She was born April 24, 1946 in Magnolia, West Virginia to her parents Chester Kidwell and Margaret (Kidwell) Riggleman; and married the love of her life Elmer E. Curbow on December…...

Jo Anna Jones, age 66 of Sparta, Missouri passed away Thursday, January 25, 2024. Funeral Mass will be 11:00 A.M. Monday, January 29, 2024 at St. Joseph the Worker Catholic Church. A Rosary Service will be 10:00 A.M. before the funeral Mass. A complete obit will be posted soon. Arrangements…...

Euella West, age 63 of Republic, Missouri passed away peacefully on Thursday evening, January 25, 2024 in the comfort of her home. She was born on October 8, 1960 in Springfield, Missouri to her loving parents, William and Hazel (Swearengin) Dwyer. Euella’s journey of love and companionship began when she…...