Obituaries

The Lord’s good and faithful servant, Lavern Carner, age 96 of Ozark, Missouri, passed away peacefully Friday, May 10, 2023, in Mercy Hospital. Born October 3, 1926, in Warm Springs, Arkansas, Lavern shared happiness and love with everyone she met. She also shared her life with her treasured sister, Greathen.…...

With love and respect, we announce that Robert “Bob” Barnes passed away on February 26th, 2023. Bob was born in Columbia, Missouri on April 29th, 1947 to Mae Doty Barnes and John Turner Barnes Jr. of Columbia, Missouri. He was the youngest of two siblings, and his older brother was…...

Dominick “Don” Lopez was born August 30, 1941 in Dawmont, West Virginia. When he was 12 years old, his family moved to Southern California where he spent most of his life. On February 20, 1971 he married the love of his life, Margie, and together they raised 3 sons. Don…...

Kathy Jo (Applegate) Hines, age 48 of Chadwick, Missouri passed away suddenly, Sunday morning, February 12, 2023, in her home. She was born July 22, 1974, in Springfield, Missouri, to her parents Joseph and Patricia (Cunningham) Applegate. Kathy was a longtime Christian County resident who enjoyed being with her family…...

On Friday, February 3, 2023, Casandra Elaine Hickerson, a beloved mother, daughter, and sister, was called home to her Heavenly Father at only 40 years old. She was an amazing mother to her deeply cherished daughters Alexandria and Callie. Born to Anthony and Jennifer DiCamillo, loving sister to Savannah, Miranda,…...

Elizabeth Janice Bilyeu, age 90 of Reeds Spring, Missouri, passed away Saturday morning, February 4, 2023, in James River Nursing and Rehabilitation, Springfield, Missouri. Janice, as she was fondly known, was born August 27, 1932, to her parents, John and Mary (Brown) Doss. On May 4, 1948, she was united…...

  Betty Page , age 92 of Crane, Missouri passed away Friday morning, January 20, 2023, in her daughter’s home. She was born April 23, 1930, in Marionville, Missouri, to her parents, Oscar and Katie (Livingston) Lewis. On August 21, 1948, Betty was united in marriage to Arthur G. Page,…...

Joshua Kalel Ruggles, age 15 of Chadwick, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023. He was born December 31, 2007, in Camp Lejeune, North Carolina the son of Thomas and Ashley (Clark) Ruggles. Kalel as he was fondly known, was a student of the Freshman class at Chadwick High School,…...

Gerald J. Lipchik, age 81 of Springfield, Missouri passed away Saturday, January 14, 2023, in Springfield Rehabilitation and Health Care Center. He was born August 2, 1941, to his parents James and Helen (Garlik) Lipchik. On July 25, 1964, Jerry as he was fondly known, was united in marriage to…...

Roger Ray Hale, age 80 of Republic, Missouri, passed away early Friday morning, January 13, 2023, in his home surrounded by all his girls. He was born March 3, 1942, at “The Old Home Place” in Ozark Missouri, the son of William Monroe and Lillie Ruth Hale. On May 14,…...