Obituaries

James Rodney Martyn, age 85 of Ozark, Missouri, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023, In Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. Rod as he was fondly known to his family and friends, was born October 20, 1937, in West Virginia, the son of Monroe and Madilyn (Williams) Martyn. On October 23,…...

George Allen Morrison, age 92 of Highlonesome community, Oldfield, Missouri, passed away peacefully after a short illness, Monday, August 14, 2023, in Cox Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. He was born March 2, 1931, to Bill and Matle (Nelson) Morrison. On December 24, 1953, George was united in marriage to Janie Loomis,…...

John D. French, age 67 passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023 in Mercy Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. He was processed in death by his wife Donna French. He survived by his daughter Julie Vallance; grandsons Dustin Steward, Martin Steward, Kenneth Steward; grandchildren Kenneth L. Steward, Jill E. Steward, Alvin J. Steward,…...

Wanda Lea (Mackey) Cox, dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, age 92 of Ava, Missouri, passed away Monday, August 7, 2023, at Lake Regional Hospital in Osage Beach, Missouri. Wanda was born May 29, 1931, in Rome, Missouri, the daughter of Lee and Jewel Mackey. On June…...

Randy Joe Tate, age 77 of Ava, Missouri, passed away Thursday, August 3, 2023, in his home, surrounded by his family. Joe was born February 27, 1946, to his parents, Darryl and Ireta (Dobbs) Tate. As a young man, Joe hauled milk and worked in the concrete business in Kansas…...

John William Ford was born April 14, 1945, in Guymon, Oklahoma to Nan and John Christopher Ford and passed away Saturday, July 29, 2023. He graduated from Claremore High School and attended Northeastern State College in Tahlequah where he met his wife to be. John and Harriett Barnett were united…...

Wilda Mae (Rinck) McHaffie Lawson, dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, age 82 of Ozark, Missouri passed away in her home, Friday, July 28, 2023. Wilda was born February 14, 1941, the daughter of Harold and Hester Rinck, in Bruner, Missouri. On October 11, 1997 she was united in…...

Richard L Bass, age 87 of Fremont Hills, Missouri left this world for his home in paradise, Saturday, July 8, 2023, surrounded by his family. His funeral service will be held Friday, August 11, 2023, at 1:30 pm, with visitation starting at 12:30 pm in Nixa Christian Church, 400 Northview…...

Eva Sue Berry, dearly loved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, age 82 of Ozark, Missouri passed away in Mercy Hospital, Thursday June 22, 2023. Sue was born March 25, 1941, the daughter of Warden and Eda Jenkins near Ava, Missouri. On January 13, 1961, she was united in marriage to…...

Joan Carrick, age 80 of Ozark, Missouri passed away early Sunday morning, June 11, 2023, in Cox South Hospital, Springfield, Missouri. She was born October 14, 1942, the daughter of Vance and Josephine (Smith) Hamilton, with nine children born to this couple, Joan was the youngest girl. On May 25,…...